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He has yet to take a snap, but hype is building for Gators' freshman QB
Posted: Thursday August 21, 2003 9:35PM
AP
While still in high school, Chris Leak traveled to Gainesville to study the Florida offense.
The legend began in the eighth grade when Wake Forest offered him his first college scholarship, and continued through four years of state titles and�shattered passing records. When he announced his college choice last January, it was nationally televised, and when he participated in his first college practice earlier this month it garnered front-page coverage.
To this point, his story is no different from that of countless other quarterback prodigies to come through the ranks, few of whom ever truly shed the burden of their lofty billing. After all, for every Peyton Manning, there is a Drew Henson, for every Carson Palmer a Ronald Curry.
In the days and weeks to come, though, the legend of Chris Leak will begin charting its own course, and already there are indications it could be unique.
Like how he began breaking down tape of the Gators' offense the day after he officially signed last February.
How, as a high school senior last spring, he saved up his money for a trip to Florida, not for spring break but to attend the Gators' spring practices, where he'd stand behind the end zone watching the plays unfold, then retreat to the football complex for hours of film study.
How he reportedly told teammates he won't allow himself a girlfriend until he delivers Florida a national title.
How on Aug. 13 in his first college scrimmage, with the backdrop of a four-way quarterback competition serving as pressure, he went out and completed 12 of 14 passes for 226 yards and two touchdowns.
Rest of the story here
He may very well turn out to be a great QB, but I smell burn out on him if he keeps that sort of attitude. Can anyone say Todd Marinovich?
He has yet to take a snap, but hype is building for Gators' freshman QB
Posted: Thursday August 21, 2003 9:35PM
AP
While still in high school, Chris Leak traveled to Gainesville to study the Florida offense.
The legend began in the eighth grade when Wake Forest offered him his first college scholarship, and continued through four years of state titles and�shattered passing records. When he announced his college choice last January, it was nationally televised, and when he participated in his first college practice earlier this month it garnered front-page coverage.
To this point, his story is no different from that of countless other quarterback prodigies to come through the ranks, few of whom ever truly shed the burden of their lofty billing. After all, for every Peyton Manning, there is a Drew Henson, for every Carson Palmer a Ronald Curry.
In the days and weeks to come, though, the legend of Chris Leak will begin charting its own course, and already there are indications it could be unique.
Like how he began breaking down tape of the Gators' offense the day after he officially signed last February.
How, as a high school senior last spring, he saved up his money for a trip to Florida, not for spring break but to attend the Gators' spring practices, where he'd stand behind the end zone watching the plays unfold, then retreat to the football complex for hours of film study.
How he reportedly told teammates he won't allow himself a girlfriend until he delivers Florida a national title.
How on Aug. 13 in his first college scrimmage, with the backdrop of a four-way quarterback competition serving as pressure, he went out and completed 12 of 14 passes for 226 yards and two touchdowns.
Rest of the story here
He may very well turn out to be a great QB, but I smell burn out on him if he keeps that sort of attitude. Can anyone say Todd Marinovich?
