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DEL.ICIO.USUGA-bound QB Aaron Murray overcomes injury to lead team to state championship game
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
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You’ve got to like the style of UGA-bound quarterback Aaron Murray.
On his first pass in his first high school game in more than two months, Murray threw a touchdown.
Hollywood couldn’t have written a better script.
Murray, who is recovering from a broken leg suffered on Oct. 16, completed 12 of 26 passes for 197 yards and two touchdowns in Plant High’s 33-21 win over Palm Beach Gardens Dwyer in the state semifinals, according to the Tampa Tribune.
Murray will lead his team against Tallahasee Lincoln for the state championship on Dec. 20 at Orlando’s Citrus Bowl.
Murray, who picked UGA over 53 scholarship offers, returned a month earlier than expected after surgery on his left leg to play against Dwyer. His ankle was heavily wrapped, and Murray limped at times. But he took every snap, according to the newspaper.
“A courageous performance,” Plant coach Robert Weiner told the Tribune. “Here’s a kid who had a sliver of hope after he was hurt in the Hillsborough game eight weeks ago, just one little sliver of hope to play, and yet he did everything in his power to get back for his team and his teammates.”
“That just says something good about the young man. He loves his team, he loves his teammates, and he just wanted to contribute in some way. And he sure did tonight. What a performance.”
After the game, Murray was hugged and congratulated by his coach, teammates and Plant supporters. He clearly was emotionally spent after the gutsy performance.
“I never would have dreamt that I would ever be back in a Plant uniform again,” Murray said. “But to come back and play in this game, and now play in the state championship game, is something very special and I’ll never forget.”
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By Granddawg
December 13, 2008 11:05 AM | Link to this
I love the courageous spirit of young Murray, but I hope he doesn’t do permanent harm to himself to prove a point.
By Uga is Wuffin
December 13, 2008 1:49 PM | Link to this
This guy is going to be da bomb. I can’t wait for this guy to get on campus he is going to be incredible. I bet he will be the greatest QB in history. He has all the intangibles to be a fantastic QB think Tebow and Stafford combined X10 thats how good he will be.
By Uga is Wuffin
December 13, 2008 1:55 PM | Link to this
This guy is going to be da bomb. I can’t wait for this guy to get on campus he is going to be incredible. I bet he will be the greatest QB in history. He has all the intangibles to be a fantastic QB think Tebow and Stafford combined X10 thats how good he will be.
By YoungDawg
December 13, 2008 2:21 PM | Link to this
WOW! Is Murray comming to UGA in Jan? I hope so beacuse if Stafford goes pro then Murray would be able to compete for the job with Cox & Gary. If Stafford stays then Gary might can be moved to WR or DB then Murrary would take over in 2010. Either way I’m looking forward to seeing Murrary in Red & Black!
By Uga is Wuffin
December 13, 2008 3:40 PM | Link to this
YoungDawg before you start talking about players it Gray not Gary learn your facts before you talk about my beloved Dawgs. I bet you are a techie that doesn’t know anything.
Gray >>>> Nesbit its a fact.
By doug
December 13, 2008 4:31 PM | Link to this
Murray may redshirt if they feel his leg is not 100% by May or June. The crazy thing is that the coaches are even more exited about the QB from Oconne Co.. He may be ahead of Murray as far as understanding the game. Extremly bright kid.
By dawgfan1911
December 13, 2008 6:45 PM | Link to this
I think both Mettenberg and Murray have the potential to be great. The problem is knowing Richt he will go with the swapping qbs again which will never win a national championship. Personally, i like Murray better. I live in Florida and when i tell you every school down here recruited him. His state championship game will be televised down here and i cant wait to see him in action.
By Paul=The Champ
December 14, 2008 1:58 AM | Link to this
Uga is Wuffin, First of all 45-42!!!, and Nesbitt was the number 8 iquaterback in the nation to come out of High School. THWG!
By SweatDawg
December 14, 2008 10:55 PM | Link to this
DAMN GOOD DAWG! Somebody with heart is just what UGA needs! Reminds me of another DAMN GOOD DAWG #47 D. Pollack. Cant wait for this guy to suit up!
By SCBird
December 15, 2008 10:24 AM | Link to this
Did the backup QB that actually got them there to the semi finals play? If the kid got them there, why bench him now? Just asking for clarification, as I wasn’t at the game, or live in the area?
By Georgia Boi
December 15, 2008 7:50 PM | Link to this
Doug, the coaches are most excited about ZM? Where did u get that info, I wonder.