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Murray Going To Georgia

Posted Apr 24, 2008 by Katherine Smith

Updated Apr 24, 2008 at 07:46 PM

Plant junior quarterback Aaron Murray made up his mind weeks ago and couldn’t wait any longer to let everyone know.

Aaron Murray

He didn’t do the “hat thing” or open his shirt to reveal his choice. Murray simply stated where he will play college football.

Murray announced he will attend the University of Georgia on Thursday at the Panthers fieldhouse. Hillsborough County’s leading passer selected the Bulldogs over the Florida Gators. He’s on schedule to graduate from Plant in December so he can early enroll at Georgia in January and participate in spring practice.

Before his announcement on Thursday, Murray had received 54 scholarship offers from Division I schools including Florida State, Miami, Notre Dame and LSU. In recent weeks, he took unofficial visits to Georgia, Florida and UCLA.

One of the top passers in the nation, Murray set a state record last season with 51 touchdown passes. He’s garnered national accolades such as his selection as the first quarterback for the Elite 11 Quarterback Camp and the Army All-American Bowl Game.

Reader Comments

Por (Mark Hobbs) on April 24, 2008 (Suggest removal)

Good choice young man. You obviously know a class football program and University when you see one. Enjoy your time in Athen and “Between the Hedges.”
I will esspecially enjoy watching you dismantle those Mud Lizzards. GO DAWGS!

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Por (Martin Rowland) on April 24, 2008 (Suggest removal)

If you don’t think he’s a great q-back; then you never saw him play

If you don’t think he’s a class act; then you never met or talked w/ him

Football is a team sport and Aaron is the ultimate teammate and leader

Just a great, great kid from a loving and caring family

Best wishes going forward

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Por (enough is enough) on April 24, 2008 (Suggest removal)

The article, I think, is about Aaron Murray…. Aaron Murray’s accomplishments, Aaron Murray’s decision.  Why, then, am I perpetually looking at a picture of that self promoting big mouth, Rob Weiner….again!

Congratulations Aaron, sit down Weiner.

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Por (Mark Menendez) on April 24, 2008 (Suggest removal)

After reading all of the comments on this blog, I’d say that there are a lot of classless individuals that are fans of both universities, which is the same for every school.  There are nuckleheads everywhere. 
Personally, I wish Aaron the best.  I’m about a mile from Plant HS and have had the opportunity to see him play.  And as a Florida fan, I know that a good one got away.  Reallistically, Murray made a wise choice to attend UGA simply because of the fact that Gator Family Legacy John Brantley will most likely have the reigns through 2011, leaving Murray with 2years of eligilbility as a starter.  I’m sure that was a strong selling point from Mark Richt.  He’s a classy kid, from a great family, and I hope he succeeds.

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Por (Larry Hawk) on April 24, 2008 (Suggest removal)

Aaron Murray appears to be a fine young man.  At UGA, Aaron will have the opportunity to receive quality education.  Coach Richt is an excellent role model for his players.  Aaron has a bright future, and we should all congratulate him, and wish him well.

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Por (Poor gators) on April 24, 2008 (Suggest removal)

two things uf fans

1. all of yall saying he wouldnt play being the reason yall are retarded….he will redshirt his not play until his junior year at uga…logan gray will be ahead of him who urban also wanted real bad but didnt get…and newton is going to be a te so u cant say he would be in front of aaron

2.  he did go with his heart did yall not hear what he said he didnt want to leave athens and everytime he did he couldnt wait to get back

stop being jealous little babies and get over it

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Por (j.j.) on April 24, 2008 (Suggest removal)

who ever wrote that comment signed “Mike Depue” stop being a little hoe & sign ur own name…our coach don’t write on these boards. He tells us to only focus on our selves and be happy for Aarons success.Congrats Aaron Murray.

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Por (Ron May) on April 24, 2008 (Suggest removal)

Kids have their reason’s and utimately decide what’s best for them. We lose some to the pups and they lose some to us (Omar Hunter last year). In the end, we all move on. It’s funny and it’s sad to read some of these posts from some that are obviously a few cards short of a full deck. Some of you should get a life. It’s still a game. It is good to see some fire from the pups after going 0 for how many the last few years in Jax. Good luck to the kid, and congratulations to his parents for raising what seems to be a fine young man. Go Gators!

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Por (Brad Clay) on April 24, 2008 (Suggest removal)

Oh Mr. Ron, UGA didn’t lose Omar Hunter to the #####. You might be suprised to find out that UGA got the #1 DT in the nation in a young man by the name of DeAngelo Tyson. Now that you mention it, UGA went into the state of Florida and got Carlton Thomas and Blair Walsh. Now we get the number #1 kid for 2009 from down there. I bet Urban Cryer can’t take it. Out done once again by a man with integrity, something he wouldn’t know anything about.

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Por (tony) on April 25, 2008 (Suggest removal)

mr..“enough is enough”...Weiner gave an excellenet presentation on Murray at the press conf. Food, pictures, it was a family atmosphere and Weiner was classy as ever and gave the best intro he could for his QB..to bad you were’nt invited…sour grapes

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Por (tony) on April 25, 2008 (Suggest removal)

Murrays is great kid. It’s great to see how these #####’s become so ruthless when they get REJECTED…this is why if your not an alumni of UF..YOU HATE THEM (their fans NOT players)

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Por (tmanning) on April 25, 2008 (Suggest removal)

Is Katherine Smith trying to party with Murrary? This women can’t go 1 day without writing on article about the kid. Pathetic, report the news, don’t drill it into the ground with a minute by minute report. The kid had 1 good year of high school football, he lost both big games he played in to the WOOD. The kid is a nice player, definatley no Tebow. And all you Georgia fans, don’t forget since 1990 Florida is 15-3 against Georgia.

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Por (ECSOUTH) on April 25, 2008 (Suggest removal)

Tmann: Murray broke Tebow’s records, He maybe no Tebow “now”, but why dont you give him a chance to be a freshman in college. UF has 2 more years then they’re thru. The Canes have re-loaded and FSU will to…C you & the Wood in South Tampa in August.

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Por (tmann) on April 25, 2008 (Suggest removal)

Go check out Tebow’s rushing stats the same year. Look at the schedules they played. Plant does not exactly play a tough schedule, and lets not get into the fact that Weiner runs the score up on everyone he played when he has the chance. I have two friends who are high school coaches in the area, and they respect the talent of Plant, but say it’s pretty unanamious around the county the way they feel about how Weiner passing the ball up 5-6 TD in the second half against numerous teams. Plant played 2 good teams last year Armwood and Plant, and WOOD drilled them twice. If you want some more of that this year Im sure the boys will give it to the Plant boys.

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Por (ECSOUTH) on April 25, 2008 (Suggest removal)

Hey Tmann: Did you say Plant don’t play a tough schedule? they play Armwood,(playoff team) Chamberlain (5A)playoff Team), Hillsborough (Playoff team), Gaither (5A) (playoff team), Middleton, Riverview (playoff team) Jefferson, Alonso, Blake and Robinson…the kast 2 have ot been as competetive but they are athletic teams. so 6 of their 10 games are against playoff teams..and the gators open up with who..? Uc Santa Barbara?

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Por (robert bain moore, jr.) on April 25, 2008 (Suggest removal)

First of all, congratulations Aaron
you’re gonna love it in Athens. 2nd
I can understand why the Gators keep visiting the UGA blog as the Gator blog is so damn depressing. Get used to it.

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Por (rbmjr) on April 25, 2008 (Suggest removal)

Oh yeah, and to all the comments on UGA’s needs to beat the likes of USC, you think the Dawgs wanted to play Hawaii. Who made the choice to put USC against Ron Zooks ‘Flailing’ Illini.
USC vs.UGA ,that was the ticket that would have answered the questions there.
And the Dawgs were ready. Maybe the BCS will get it right.
Go Dawgs!Go SEC!

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Por (ECSOUTH) on April 25, 2008 (Suggest removal)

Terry, Ur a loser!!! Im sure ##### nation dont even aknowledge you as alumni with those comments.

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Por (tmann) on April 25, 2008 (Suggest removal)

Being a playoff team is not that big of a deal, you finish second in a 5-6 team district and your in. Chamberlain was a nice team and Hillsborough was athletic. Other than that, give me a break. Point being, people are making a huge deal from a kid who gave a verbal commitment to a school as a junior. John Brantley committed to Texas early and look what happened. Until he signs, he is still going to be recruited heavy. But the biggest issue is Katherine Smith, where is your career going when your have to give a detailed time line for a KID VERBALLY committing to a school. Just my opinion, but that is pathetic. Good luck to Murray no matter where he plays.

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Por (Borodawg) on April 25, 2008 (Suggest removal)

Congrats, Aaron!  From what I’m reading you’re a great kid with a lot of potential.  Keep football in perspective and get a good education.  You’ll be able to do both at UGA and you’ll have high-quality coaches.  Dawg Nation is thrilled that you like Athens and UGA!  You’ll love Playing Between the Hedges and going to JAX every year.  Goooooo Dawgs!  Sic em!

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Por (Hal Welch) on April 25, 2008 (Suggest removal)

BULDOG NATION: 
IF YOUR BLOOD RUNS RED & BLACK!!!!
Please reign it in a notch and conduct yourselves with the class and dignity that the University Of Georgia represents.  If there will be any mud slinging, let “those guys” do it.  Show Mr. Murray and the rest of the potential Dawgs in the sunshine state what we are all about in Athens. 
I said yesterday, their history started in 1991 as is apparent from several of their fans in this blog.  17 years is too short a memory to realize that football as is life, is a cycle and now it’s our turn again.
Again, gators live in the mud… Bulldogs don’t.  So stay out of that with them and use this board to appreciate our newest family member.

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Por (Hal Welch) on April 25, 2008 (Suggest removal)

And to Mr. Murray and his parents, you could not have chosen and better family to become a part of. I am from Daytona Beach, went to Athens several years ago and I can honestly tell you, it will become a part of who you are. You can leave Athens… but Athens will never leave you.  And Coach Richt, is absolutely everything you think he is and more as the head of our beloved program. Your son will wear a ring and have a hell of an education to boot.

GO DAWGS!!! ‘08 National Champs!!!

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Por (ECSOUTH) on April 25, 2008 (Suggest removal)

I really believe Katherine Smith’s time line of Aaron Murrays day was to just show how busy he is and “the day in the life”..whats the big deal TMANN? Im sure if were about an Armwood player, you would not be Bi***i**  .. It Looks like you and I are going to have another long season..

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Por (gatorboy) on April 25, 2008 (Suggest removal)

gaydogs,
listen. i didnt see where anyone was made or talking bad about him.we were talking about ga vs uf and stafford. we were just stating facts. as far as class. a coach telling his team to run out on the field and make him and his team to like punks… real class!

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Por (gatorboy) on April 25, 2008 (Suggest removal)

why would you gaydogs be bragging about having to come to the gator nations to get players?? talking about tradition, look at all the bowl games and champion ships that came from the florida schools, the gators rule and that burns you pups up.

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