King’s Greg Windham and Chris Murray commit to Ohio U

Posted Sep 27, 2011 by Eddie Daniels

Updated Sep 27, 2011 at 01:28 PM

A little more than a week after making a visit to Ohio University, King tandem Greg Windham and Chris Murray have made verbal commitments to play for the school.

“The coaching staff, they’ve been recruiting me and Chris very hard,” Windham said. “The offense, I think it fits me very well. We run the same offense now and their offense is run very effectively.

“It’s a great group of guys and the academic program, I want to major in criminal justice and that program is a top notch program up there.”

The pair took a tour of the school and watched the Bobcats (3-0) beat Marshall, 44-7, in the 55th addition of the Battle for the Bell inside Peden Stadium on Sept. 17.

That Ohio University offense left a major calling card during the 2008 season. That year, the Bobcats offense set single-season program records for passing yards, passing yards per game and touchdown passes. The offense amassed 4,337 yards of total offense, which was the third-highest in school history. Quarterback Boo Jackson set the single-season school record for touchdown passes (19) leading that offense.

Through the first three games of the season, Windham has connected on 53-of-94 passes for 793 yards, six touchdowns and three interceptions. He’s also leading the Lions in rushing with 236 yards and four TDs. Murray caught 18 passes for 433 yards and four touchdowns.

According to Windham there will be future official visits by the pair. Purdue has pursued the duo as well. Also, Middle Tennessee and Tennessee State want Windham on their campuses.

Asked if the commitment to Ohio University was solid, Windham offered: “It’s pretty strong right now, but who knows what will happen.”