PonyFans.com

Posted: **Mon Feb 06, 2012 12:04 pm**

Mike Leach on Garrett Gilbert...

Link

Nice chat with Mike Leach on a number of topics recently, and the new Washington State head football coach still thinks Garrett Gilbert can have a great college career at SMU after a 7-7 record with the Longhorns.

"If he gets his confidence back, I think he'll be really good," Leach says of the former Texas quarterback. "I still believe in Garrett Gilbert. He became a lightning rod for Texas' lack of success. Fans thought it was all his fault.

"That's baloney. They lost a ton of talent, and just because they had orange jerseys on doesn't mean they were as good as the players who left. Gilbert got thrown to the wolves and started pressing. I'd be proud to have Garrett Gilbert on my team."

Considering he's still enrolled at UT, not on the SMU roster and technically a "free agent", shouldn't this be a recruiting violation? Especially the last part? Coaches can't comment on prospects and although he's not in HS, he's a prospect, and technically could still be swayed.

Posted: **Mon Feb 06, 2012 12:06 pm**

Yes its a violation-giving him the benefit of the doubt he may not even realize that Gilbert didn't transfer yet.

Posted: **Mon Feb 06, 2012 12:19 pm**

these are the kinds of rules that i just don't get.

Posted: **Mon Feb 06, 2012 12:36 pm**

Stallion wrote:Yes its a violation-giving him the benefit of the doubt he may not even realize that Gilbert didn't transfer yet.

You are being kind. I read that statement as an invitation for Gilbert to contact Leach.

Posted: **Mon Feb 06, 2012 12:40 pm**

Since he has been released any Coach can now contact him but I do not think they can publicly talk about it.

What is the link to the article?

Posted: **Mon Feb 06, 2012 12:59 pm**

Looks like Leach is trying to hit Jones with another hard hitting punch. Should be interesting to see how things turn out. I hope that CP is ready.

Posted: **Mon Feb 06, 2012 1:08 pm**

I am not too worried about losing GG. It seems like a done deal; he stays close to home in a familiar offense that will showcase his talents

Posted: **Mon Feb 06, 2012 1:24 pm**

If he looks at who has had the most productive offenses then we could be in trouble. The Air Raid would be easier to learn than the run and shoot because the Air Raid is closer to the spread offense he ran at Lake Travis than the run and shoot.

Posted: **Mon Feb 06, 2012 1:41 pm**

Is there any history between Jones and Leech? The only thing I can remember seeing is an off-hand comment by Jones that Leech stealing his stuff is why he doesn't allow other coaches in practice any more. Of course, Reinebold tweeted all the time about coaches from other programs at practice so maybe that is meaningless.

Posted: **Mon Feb 06, 2012 1:41 pm**

What a poorly written post.

PonyFans.com

Recruiting Violation by the Pirate?

Recruiting Violation by the Pirate?

Re: Recruiting Violation by the Pirate?

Re: Recruiting Violation by the Pirate?

Re: Recruiting Violation by the Pirate?

Re: Recruiting Violation by the Pirate?

Re: Recruiting Violation by the Pirate?

Re: Recruiting Violation by the Pirate?

Re: Recruiting Violation by the Pirate?

Re: Recruiting Violation by the Pirate?

Re: Recruiting Violation by the Pirate?