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Murray Going To Georgia


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.

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Posted by  jb, denver on 04/24  at  12:03 PM

He went with his brain, not his heart. This guy would not see the field for at least 4 years with the Gators.  Tebow is staying another 2 years, and then Brantley/Newton another 2. he could have red-shirted and had 2 years to see field for Florida, but he would have had to wait out the Tebow, then the Brantley eras.  At UGA, he just has to wait out the current QB era.

Would Florida have taken him?  yes in a second.  Are we in bad shape he didn’t choose the Gators?  No, because we’re planned out for next 4 years.  Do we still need a QB in this class?  Yes, because 1 of Brantley or Cam is going to transfer whoever doesn’t win the job after Tebow.  Still stings to lose a Blue Chipper from your backyard?  yes.  We need to focus on RB’s.


Posted by  Jalen evans, uptop,florida on 04/24  at  11:42 AM

HE HAS A BETTER CHANCE WITH THE GATORS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! DUH


Posted by  M Jones, Tampa on 04/24  at  11:27 AM

Georgia fans - He knew he wouldn’t play at Florida. THAT’S why he went to Georgia. Meyer exposed? ROFL They’re selling some good stuff north of the border.


Posted by  Hal Welch, Valdosta, GA on 04/24  at  11:09 AM

The Bulldog Nation would like to send a warm welcome to Mr. Murray along with an invitation to experience the love affair we have with our players to all the talented players in the Sunshine State. Gator nation, you started playing football in 1991, so your’re to young a squad with no tradition or history to draw from. So you’ll now begin to realize that football is cyclical. And the next 25 years will resemble Dooley’s 25, when we were 17-7&1 against you guys with 2 titles of our own. Hope all that smack you guys talked for the last 10 years plus was fun…


Posted by  David, Parrish, Fl. on 04/24  at  10:51 AM

Hey Rusty, What are you, 2? Be professional like Daniel.


Posted by  Tom Atom, Lutz on 04/24  at  10:50 AM

“How many National Championships does Richt have?”

He was the QB Coach on a national championship team in 93 and the OC on one in 99.


Posted by  Tom Whelan, Snellville, GA on 04/24  at  10:50 AM

I wonder if Orson Charles will be following Aaron to UGA


Posted by  joe smith, Tampa on 04/24  at  10:38 AM

Thank goodness we have a decision.  Now maybe we can read about other student athletes.  It is baseball season and the district playoffs yet all we hear about is Aaron Murray and Plant.  Good luck Aaron now, TBO move on!!!!


Posted by  A Roth, clearwater on 04/24  at  10:32 AM

Urban will be exposed in what way? How many National Championships does Richt have?


Posted by  Daniel J. Matthews, Jr., Athens, GA on 04/24  at  10:32 AM

Welcome Aaron Murray - the Bulldog Nation salutes your decision


Posted by  Rusty Hays, Albany, GA on 04/24  at  10:24 AM

Good choice !!!  Urban Cryer and The ##### lose again.  I think he will be happy he chose a man like Richt to play for in the long run. Meyer will be exposed in time.


Posted by  Ross Butler, Savannah, Ga on 04/24  at  10:18 AM

He’s going to be a winner!  Go Dawgs!  He has just secured our next 4-5 years of winning!  Thanks.


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