'08 IN QB MarQueis Gray (Minnesota signee)

[wadc45]

If we were going to miss on Pryor, I would have taken Gray in a heartbeat (as I said earlier in this thread)...

But considering that isn't going to happen...

 

[Buckskin86]

August 26, 2008

Gophers recruit Gray currently off team
The four-star quarterback is off the team for the time being because of an NCAA Eligibility issue.

By Trevor Born


Gophers football recruit MarQueis Gray is not currently with the team because of eligibility issues, the team announced Monday.

Gray, a quarterback from Indianapolis, was generally regarded as Minnesota's top recruit of 2008, being named the top player to come out of Indiana by Rivals.com and garnering offers from seven other Big Ten schools, including Ohio State.

"MarQueis Gray is not with us at this time due to an NCAA Eligibility Center issue," said head coach Tim Brewster, who, according toe the University, will have no further comment until the situation is resolved. "We're hopeful, for MarQueis' sake, that this issue will be resolved."

According to a report in the Star Tribune, Gray's "eligibility questions reportedly center around his college entrance exam scores."

Continued the Star Tribune report, "Gray's ACT college test scores were reportedly flagged by the ACT, which looks for potential irregularities in test scores. ACT spokesperson Ed Colby said he cannot talk about specific student scores, but said only a 'small percentage' of test scores are flagged. Colby said students who have their scores flagged are offered two options: offer evidence validating the score, or re-take the test."

Gophers recruit Gray currently off team - Minnesota Daily

 

[MD Buckeye]

ESPN - Highly touted QB Gray won't play for Gophers in 2008 - College Football

Highly touted QB Gray won't play for Gophers in 2008

Highly touted Minnesota freshman quarterback MarQueis Gray will not play with the team this season because of an unspecified eligibility issue, the school announced Monday.

Gray practiced with the Golden Gophers for part of training camp before being removed from the team in late August after questions reportedly surfaced about his college entrance exam scores.

The team said in a news release that Gray, a top high school quarterback from Indianapolis, will seek to be reinstated in school for the spring semester. He likely would have redshirted the 2008 season.

"I'm confident that I can clear up my situation this fall and I'm excited to rejoin my teammates at Minnesota," Gray said in a statement.

 

[Buckskin86]

MarQueis Gray's early-season success as a Gophers wide receiver is only half the story
MarQueis Gray has the talent ? and, so far, the numbers ? to be an All-Big Ten receiver this season. But he should have an even bigger impact on the Gophers when and if he finally gets to play quarterback, his natural position.
By Marcus R. Fuller
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Updated: 09/22/2010

MarQueis Gray has the talent a football team can build an offense around.

The problem for the University of Minnesota is that the 6-foot-5, 230-pound sophomore isn't ready to be the all-everything receiver or quarterback that he might be.

The Gophers are taking baby steps to develop him at quarterback, and they're not committing to him as a full-time wide receiver this season, though that could change after starter Troy Stoudermire's indefinite suspension Wednesday.

The Gophers' short-term fix is to play a more experienced quarterback in fifth-year senior Adam Weber while giving Gray as much as he can handle at receiver.

"As each week goes on, I feel more comfortable with myself and my ability to help the team get first downs and score," Gray said after he caught four passes for 98 yards and a touchdown in a 32-21 loss to Southern Cal last week.

http://www.twincities.com/sports/ci_16148415