Article: AUDIO: 2012 Melrose QB Will Gross commits to Memphis live on 730 Fox Sports

[jdcoplnd]

On the Chris Vernon show today, Will Gross of Melrose called in, and announced his commitment to Memphis over Mississippi State, Arkansas State, Purdue and North Carolina. Like the scouting reports on him, and he seems like the biggest recruit Porter's been able to pull so far. From the front of the site:



2012 3-star ESPN Scouts, Inc. rated quarterback Will Gross committed to the University of Memphis today live on the Chris Vernon Show on 730 Fox Sports. Listen to his commitment below:The Melrose Wildcats’ quarterback finished his junior season with 2,333 yards passing, 34 touchdowns and six interceptions. Scout.com gives Gross 4 stars and rates him [...]

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[mphstig]

Great news to hear. One step at a time.

[jroj]

http://730foxsports.com/?p=196

[ga tigers]

How big is the kid?

[jdcoplnd]

Between 6-1 and 6-3, a little under 200 pounds. Scouting report here (http://recruiting.scout.com/a.z?s=73&p=8&c=1&nid=5194718).

[Gcrop]

Why did he call Vernon "coach"?

And he called it Memphis State...anyone irate? (I never cared whether someone called it Memphis State)

Great get for Larry!

[Gcrop]

And Memphis wasn't even in Rivals list. lol

http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/player-William-Gross-88512

[Killer_Squeed]

That's a huge get! First 4-star player to stay home in Porter's tenure.

[roachman]

awesome iview!
- vernon and he said 1st melrose qb to commit to memphis. is that correct?
- "it just wasn't meant to be for me to leave Memphis"
-"I wanted to stay in state. I visited vandy and UT. It just didn't work out for me there. I didn't like all of the coaches"
-His nickname at Melrose, " the golden child"

[Brooks Hansen]

Why did he call Vernon "coach"?

That's common. I get called coach all the time...by players...coaches...parents...other media...whoever. LOL. It's a replacement for someone's name when you don't know it or forgot it. hahaha

[Gcrop]

That's common. I get called coach all the time...by players...coaches...parents...other media...whoever. LOL. It's a replacement for someone's name when you don't know it or forgot it. hahaha

:lmao: Good info. Thanks.

[tigergeorge2]

This is proof that larry is the recruiter of the century. He feels comfortable with the coach and players and Larry reminds him of the coaches that taught him a lot. He wants some great talent there with him also. He can pursuade some others four star players to stay and play and we can build a Dynasty. Thank you Will Gross for commiting to my Alma Mater and I will keep my four sets of season tickets thank you. This is a great pick up for Larry Porter and Memphis, Go WILL GROSS, GO Coach Larry Porter. GO TIGERS GO!!!!!!!!!!

We're having Fun now!!!!!

[FtWorthTiger]

So my biggest concern is grades. 2.6 is okay, but the 16 act is not going to cut it. I hope he can improve it next time around, and if he does I hope he stays committed to us.

[cofo42]

Wow, does this forum even get used? We pick up the best recruit in the CLP era and there's nothing here. :bang:

Anyways, go Will, go CLP, and GTG!!

[TOGC]

It was reported in this thread.

http://memphisroar.com/forum/showthread.php?13377-4-star-QB-Will-Gross-commits-to-Memphis

[cofo42]

Why did he call Vernon "coach"?

And he called it Memphis State...anyone irate? (I never cared whether someone called it Memphis State)

Great get for Larry!

There's nothing wrong with the kid calling it "Memphis State." It just shows that he's aware of the college's history. I probably kept calling U of M "Memphis State" 10 years after the name change.

[Gcrop]

There's nothing wrong with the kid calling it "Memphis State." It just shows that he's aware of the college's history. I probably kept calling U of M "Memphis State" 10 years after the name change.

I have no problem with it because I still call it that every once in a while. I just know it riles a lot of people up.

[lc116235]

There's nothing wrong with the kid calling it "Memphis State." It just shows that he's aware of the college's history. I probably kept calling U of M "Memphis State" 10 years after the name change.

I couldn't AGREE with you more...I still love our old name...Memphis State...Memphis is just fine as well...

[Brooks Hansen]

Wow, does this forum even get used? We pick up the best recruit in the CLP era and there's nothing here. :bang:

Anyways, go Will, go CLP, and GTG!!

I see a lot of posts here. This is the merged thread. Anyways, it appears that Gross is still committed but keeping his options open, including taking visits.

[ninob]

Rivals.com is reporting that a top DB out of Florida has Memphis at the top of his list & may be close to making the call. Does anyone know who this kid is?

[deltaslim]

I still say Memphis State alot - habit -also just like the way it rolls off my tongue.

[TOGC]

If Gross choses to honor his commitment, he could do for FB what Larry Finch did for BB. He would become a legend in Memphis

Tiger basketball existed before Finch. Eugene Lambert and Bob Vanatta has some incredible runs back in the 50s and 60s. Finch came around after a dry spell during the Ehler and Iba years.

It takes a lot more than one guy in football. We had DeAngleo Williams but he was much better with Danny Wimprine. And even then, the team went downhill fast after he left.

Coach Porter is one heck of a recruiter, but it's up to us to make his job easier. Give him the tools to work with. People need to keep contributing to the indoor practice facility. Once that's done, we need to work on additional upgrades to facilities. It's amazing how much better a coach becomes if he has great recruits.