'08 MI RB Jonas Gray (Signed LOI to ND) - Page 28 - Notre Dame Football Discussion

**piyachi** · 11-07-2007, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by kmoose

The guy had 122 on 16 carries, and then he threw his offensive line under the bus by complaining about missed assignments? That seems kind of odd.

I thought that was a bit odd too, although he seems like a pretty positive kid so I am hoping it isn't quite meant that way. Maybe he meant they should have played better all around? One thing seems to be the case with that team - if someone can shut down the running for Jonas, they can sure shut that offense down.

**fitz_bu47** · 11-07-2007, 11:21 AM

Ya, the way he said that I don't think he was throwing anyone under the bus. He was just saying as an offense they could have played better.

johnnd05 · 11-08-2007, 10:05 AM

Here's a nice profile of Jonas, from the Detroit Free Press.

**ND=NC** · 11-11-2007, 08:40 PM

Updated stats after victory over Milan

2186 yds
31 tds

Country Day 24, Milan 6: Yellowjackets slow Spears

November 11, 2007

BY CHRIS LAU

FREE PRESS SPORTS WRITER

Birmingham Detroit Country Day's Jonas Gray is speed and power. Milan's Ronald Spears is elusiveness and finding holes. Both star running backs are the focus of their teams' offensive units.

"I knew if we stopped their running back, we'd have a chance to win the game," Country Day coach Dan MacLean said.

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Country Day did win, 24-6, at home Saturday in a Division 4 regional championship. They'll play defending champion Zeeland West in the semifinals next Saturday at Olivet College.

The Yellowjackets didn't stop Spears, but they contained -- if that's the right word -- him. Spears rushed 30 times for 157 yards, giving him 295 carries and 2,501 yards on the season. He also had a 31-yard score, a highlight-reel play where he spun away from several would-be tacklers.

"He's had an unbelievable season," said Milan coach Steve Robb, whose team finished 9-3. "That run you saw for a touchdown, we're used to that. But we're used to seeing that three or four times a game."

Country Day (10-2) spent the week preparing for Spears. It used scout-team running backs Lee Bailey and Troy Woodland to imitate Spears.

And then on Saturday, the team's best tacklers -- linebackers Kenny Demens and Ted Brady -- eyed Spears the entire game.

"Basically, we had a really good week in practice," Brady said. "Jonas demonstrated leadership, kept everyone focused. He talked about how we had to keep hitting (Spears)."

Gray had quite an afternoon, too. He rushed 26 times for 167 yards and two touchdowns. The Yellowjackets also got a Stefan Ede-to-Patrick Leary 24-yard touchdown completion and a 30-yard field goal from Beaudy Pyett.
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**laxkid23** · 11-11-2007, 10:46 PM

Damn Patrick Leary. He's an All-American lacrosse player as a junior.

**IHateMarkMay** · 11-19-2007, 05:33 PM

COUNTRY DAY 37, ZEELAND WEST 30: Yellow Jackets win with hook-and-ladder

good lord, 29 carries, 304 yards and 4 touchdowns...

**stonebreakerwasgod** · 11-19-2007, 05:36 PM

So much for missed assignments.

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fitz_bu47 Blue Chip Recruit Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 303 Cash: 1,651.09 Bank: 0.00 Total Bankroll: 1,651.09 Donate	Ya, the way he said that I don't think he was throwing anyone under the bus. He was just saying as an offense they could have played better.

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ND=NC Community Mod Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Crestview, Fl Posts: 4,487 Cash: 31,046.36 Bank: 127,096.96 Total Bankroll: 158,143.32 Donate	Updated stats after victory over Milan 2186 yds 31 tds Country Day 24, Milan 6: Yellowjackets slow Spears November 11, 2007 BY CHRIS LAU FREE PRESS SPORTS WRITER Birmingham Detroit Country Day's Jonas Gray is speed and power. Milan's Ronald Spears is elusiveness and finding holes. Both star running backs are the focus of their teams' offensive units. "I knew if we stopped their running back, we'd have a chance to win the game," Country Day coach Dan MacLean said. Advertisement Country Day did win, 24-6, at home Saturday in a Division 4 regional championship. They'll play defending champion Zeeland West in the semifinals next Saturday at Olivet College. The Yellowjackets didn't stop Spears, but they contained -- if that's the right word -- him. Spears rushed 30 times for 157 yards, giving him 295 carries and 2,501 yards on the season. He also had a 31-yard score, a highlight-reel play where he spun away from several would-be tacklers. "He's had an unbelievable season," said Milan coach Steve Robb, whose team finished 9-3. "That run you saw for a touchdown, we're used to that. But we're used to seeing that three or four times a game." Country Day (10-2) spent the week preparing for Spears. It used scout-team running backs Lee Bailey and Troy Woodland to imitate Spears. And then on Saturday, the team's best tacklers -- linebackers Kenny Demens and Ted Brady -- eyed Spears the entire game. "Basically, we had a really good week in practice," Brady said. "Jonas demonstrated leadership, kept everyone focused. He talked about how we had to keep hitting (Spears)." Gray had quite an afternoon, too. He rushed 26 times for 167 yards and two touchdowns. The Yellowjackets also got a Stefan Ede-to-Patrick Leary 24-yard touchdown completion and a 30-yard field goal from Beaudy Pyett. .

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