CO qb receiving interest from SMU

[Alaric]

don't know if this has been posted or not:

http://smu.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?pr_key=69787

Jerry Slota is a mobile quarterback from Chaparral High School in Parker (CO). Slota runs 4.71 forty, is 6-foot-3, 210 pounds, and set to graduate in 2009. Slota injured his elbow in Chaparral's season opener last year, he came back towards the end of the season. He says his rehabilitation is right on track and that he expects to make a big impact this season. He expects to start in Chaparral's first game of the 2008-09 schedule.

Jerry Slota had a disappointing junior season due to an elbow injury, but expects to make a big impact this year.

Chaparral had a losing season last year, which Slota was sidelined for much of with his elbow injury. In the last game of the season Slota was healthy enough to lead his team to a 61-0 rout of the Thornton High School Trojans.

"We had a 2-8 season, so not a great season," Slota told Husky Digest. "But we have 17 starters coming back next season so we're looking to have a good season next year."

Before transferring to Chaparral, Slota attended Mullen High School in Denver (CO), a school with a few ties to Washington. Washington freshman wide receiver Devin Aguilar attended Mullen, as well as red shirt freshman receiver Alvin Logan, who's brother Alex Logan, a class of 2009 safety, is currently being recruited by Washington. Aguilar is expected to play a large role in the Huskies offense this season after Washington saw many of their most experienced receivers graduate.

Slota was buddies with Aguilar while they attended Mullen together.

"We were on the same team for my freshman and sophomore year. We were friends and we talked a lot at school and stuff," Slota said.

What does Slota think about Washington?

"I researched things up there and I like the school. I thought that might be a good choice for me," he said.

Slota is a former teammate of Husky freshman Devin Aguilar. The two were friends while playing together for Mullen High School in Denver (CO).

Slota is receiving attention from Colorado, Colorado State, Purdue, Boise State, Southern Methodist, and Northwestern in addition to Washington.

"I would love to get into a Pac-10 school," Slota said. "It would almost be a dream come true for me to get into a Pac-10 school."

Schools that Slota would like to hear from but haven't contacted him yet include Florida, California, Notre Dame, Utah, and Texas A&M.

We asked Slota to describe himself as a quarterback.

"I would say leadership, arm strength, and footwork are three top attributes that I have. Some people have kind of looked at me like a Tim Tebow type," said Slota.
Chaparral runs an offense that allows the mobile quarterback to use all of his weapons.

"One of our main plays is usually a boot or a roll-out to give me the option if I want to run or throw the ball," Slota said.
Slota has been working hard at both his rehabilitation and his overall development as a signal caller, he has been working with private quarterback coach Skip Stitzell in Missouri, and has some solid goals that he hopes to accomplish this season.

"I want to be the conference quarterback, lead my team to the conference championship, and maybe be the state quarterback next year," said Slota.

Slota has taken a visit to Colorado State and expects the Rams to be the first program to extend him an offer. He said that he could commit to a school as early as this summer if he receives the right offer.

He plans on visiting some camps and combines in the near future, and said that academics and playing opportunities top the list of what he's looking for in a program.

[max the wonder dog]

Tim Tebow type? the kid may be the 2nd coming of the Manning family, but he should probably win a few more games before putting himself in that league. :lol:

[ponydawg]

http://smu.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?pr_key=69787

Slota injured his elbow in Chaparral's season opener last year, he came back towards the end of the season. He says his rehabilitation......

Jerry Slota had a disappointing junior season due to an elbow injury, but expects to make a big impact this year.

Chaparral had a losing season last year, which Slota was sidelined for much of with his elbow injury.

Wish the author could enlighten us on if Slota was injured last year.

[Alaric]

yea, sounds like the story was written by his agent

[ponyboy]

http://smu.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?pr_key=69787

Slota injured his elbow in Chaparral's season opener last year, he came back towards the end of the season. He says his rehabilitation......

Jerry Slota had a disappointing junior season due to an elbow injury, but expects to make a big impact this year.

Chaparral had a losing season last year, which Slota was sidelined for much of with his elbow injury.

Wish the author could enlighten us on if Slota was injured last year.

I hear he had an elbow injury that sidelined him for much of last year.

[gostangs]

Yeah - and how bout that elbow injury - didnt I hear something about that?

[ponyboy]

No, it was an elbow.

[redpony]

Which elbow???


GO PONIES!!!

[smu diamond m]

He's a big boy, get him in here

[mrydel]

He's a big boy, get him in here

I heard somewhere he has a bad elbow.

[MustangIcon]

He's a big boy, get him in here

Ya, he's big, must mean he is a great QB. Lets get him!

[smu diamond m]

He's a big boy, get him in here

Ya, he's big, must mean he is a great QB. Lets get him!

He might do good at TE

[ponyboy]

If it wasn't for that elbow.

[comustang]

Word is he had an elbow fracture on his throwing (rt) arm for all but the first half of the first game of the season. He is healed and going through physical therapy.

He put two defenders out of games last year.

One was college bound DE and another was a MLB.

Will be in one of SMU's camps this summer.

[ponyboy]

If he's coming to an SMU camp, he's gonna love working with June Jones.