February 24th, 2009 at 2:56 PM ^
about it on rivals. i mention that because i can't recall off the top of my head who was there. they had some good guys though.
February 24th, 2009 at 2:59 PM ^
link, he wasn't present at the elite 11.
http://www.usatoday.com/sports/preps/football/2008-07-29-elite11-chart_…
February 24th, 2009 at 3:20 PM ^
During the Freep Q&A, the Rivals guy said something along the lines of "Tate has very underrated arm strength." Tate says him arm is stronger than Colt McCoy's. And there was some discussion where Rod Smith or some other coach compared Tate's arm to Henne's.
In other words, I go to bed at night knowing that Tate's arm is perfectly sufficient.
February 24th, 2009 at 3:25 PM ^
I think it was Fred Jackson who said that.
February 24th, 2009 at 3:30 PM ^
It was Fred. Tate also said before he could throw better than any QB with his left hand.
February 24th, 2009 at 3:32 PM ^
I'd love to believe that, but I just have a hard time thinking he has that strong of an arm. You would think a guy thats mobile and has an accurate cannon for an arm would be higher rated. My only guess is that he uses his quick release more out of necessity and thus hasn't really showcased his arm strength.
February 24th, 2009 at 3:41 PM ^
Part of his rating probably has to do with his size. If Tate was 6"3, 200 lbs he'd be closer to five stars probably.
February 24th, 2009 at 4:18 PM ^
True. Or if he was 4.4 speed and not 4.5 (Russel Shepard)
February 24th, 2009 at 4:18 PM ^
True. Or if he was 4.4 speed and not 4.5 (Russel Shepard)
February 24th, 2009 at 6:57 PM ^
2 inches taller, he'd be a 5 star. and you can't take the ratings as gospel. they're a very good guideline but outside of the top 40-50 or so you could put any of those guys anywhere without making much difference.
February 24th, 2009 at 4:27 PM ^
the Berkley regional camp.
"Elite 11: Tate Forcier (6-0, 183), Quarterback
(San Diego/Scripps Ranch)
He lacks ideal size but is a gritty kid and showed all weekend why we feel he will excel in a spread system in which he can move around the pocket and make plays with his feet. Forcier looked better as the weekend went on, displaying his quick release and ability to spray the ball all over the field. The football was zipping out of hands, particularly on Saturday, and he threw more accurate on the run than any of his competition. He did show difficulty leading receivers on vertical routes and lacks great overall arm strength on intermediate-to-deep balls. Still, he should be highly productive in a college system that allows him to be creative distributing the football."
http://sports.espn.go.com/ncaa/recruiting/football/news/story?id=3403040
February 24th, 2009 at 5:36 PM ^
"Forcier's three TDs carry !"
http://www.signonsandiego.com/sports/preps/football/20071117-9999-1s17p…
“Forcier's a great player,” Grossmont coach Judd Hulbert said. “You can't ever relax on him. I thought we did a pretty good job containing them, but then it became the "Forcier Show".”
"Mr. Electrifying". Hmmmm, sounds good to me.
February 24th, 2009 at 8:10 PM ^
I'll settle for the whole super-accuracy thing, and a little bit of running.
Oh, and no injuries. And lots of touchdowns. And few interceptions. And wins. All of 'em.
February 24th, 2009 at 11:57 PM ^
If you would have thrown in one or two national championships, 11 straight wins against the buckeyes, and a whole host of big ten championships I'd have said ditto.