'07 SC DB Gary Gray (Signed LOI to Notre Dame)

[Jason Pham]

Gary Gray - Cornerback (5-10/163)
Richland Northeast HS (Columbia, SC)

Combine
Forty: 4.5 Seconds
Bench Reps: N/A
Bench Max: 240 Pounds
Squat Max: 350 Pounds
Shuttle: 4.21 Seconds
Vertical: N/A

Rankings & Accolades
- Rivals.com Rivals100 2007 (78)
- Rivals.com Cornerbacks 2007 (9)
- Rivals.com South Carolina Top 25 2007 (3)
- Scout.com Cornerbacks 2007 (6)

Star Ratings:
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School Choices
1. Notre Dame (Solid Verbal)
2. Clemson
3. Florida
4. Florida State
5. Michigan
6. NC State
7. South Carolina

 

[Epitome]

Here is a recent quote from Trevor Laws. He seems to be on the GG bandwagon

Q: Who is one player on currently on the Notre Dame roster that most fans haven’t seen play yet that will surprise people?
A: Gary Gray

Q: Outside of the defensive line, what do you expect to see out of the underclassmen defenders who began to emerge in 2007 such as Kerry Neal, Brian Smith, and Darrin Walls?
A: Kerry Neal and Brian Smith should have monster seasons this year coming off the edge. DBs like Darrin Walls, Harrison Smith and Gary Gray will also have great seasons.

 

[Junkhead]

I'm really looking forward to seeing what Harrison and Gary Gray can do!

 

[irishmarine]

they better be able to do alot we are young back there

 

[Ultimate Penn St. Hater]

I'm really looking forward to seeing what Harrison and Gary Gray can do!

Me too Junk

 

[bluespark8884]

I have heard nothing but good things about this kid. I just want to see him in game action.

 

[goldandblue]

Me too, is sucks he broke his arm! Just pray for a healthy season for him.

 

[ryno 24]

he wont get as much playing time as we want him to get because of Darin Walls and Terrell lambert

 

[Junkhead]

he wont get as much playing time as we want him to get because of Darin Walls and Terrell lambert

And McNeil. He still has 4 years left, so this year he can learn and hopefully get some nickel time. I think he is talented enough to overtake Lambert, if TL isn't careful.

 

[Mattmags]

And McNeil. He still has 4 years left, so this year he can learn and hopefully get some nickel time. I think he is talented enough to overtake Lambert, if TL isn't careful.

I highly doubt he will overtake Lambert, unless injuries occur. Nevertheless, I sure hope to see more of McNeil. He had a lot of talent coming from high school, but i still haven't seen it translate to south bend. I look for him to have another low-key year, but eventually break out in '09.

 

[WeisWeisBaby]

Rumor has it that Gary Gray has already reserved the Second of 4 interceptions returned for touchdowns this year against Michigan, with Darrin Walls have 1, 3, and 4.

GO IRISH!!!!

 

[BDIrish4ever]

Rumor has it that Gary Gray has already reserved the Second of 4 interceptions returned for touchdowns this year against Michigan, with Darrin Walls have 1, 3, and 4.

GO IRISH!!!!

Michigan's got a kid who can throw 4 times in the same game???:jawdrop:

Ian Williams has reserved the mangled body of scUM's starting QB for a halftime snack!

 

[Junkhead]

Just noticed that GG is listed at 185 now, 22lbs more than back in the recruiting time. Seems like a stretch.

 

[Emcee77]

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This guy says Gary Gray got invited to Lions mini-camp. If it's true, hopefully he's able to impress them. I'd love to see him catch on with someone.

 

[IrishLax]

OFD says he's suing Notre Dame and the NCAA over concussions. Seriously.

 

[BleedBlueGold]

OFD says he's suing Notre Dame and the NCAA over concussions. Seriously.

Makes sense. Never had his head on a swivel to see the ball. Brain injury seems like only explanation of his bad play.

 

[SoIll]

Makes sense, looked concussed during the Michigan Game #TurnYourFnHeadAround

 

[military_irish]

Serious question but did he ever suffer a concussion at Notre Dame?

 

[dad4aa]

Serious question but did he ever suffer a concussion at Notre Dame?

I don't think so. You had to hit someone to get a concussion

 

[anarin]

Lol, broke and looking for a payday?

 

[BeauBenken]

OFD says he's suing Notre Dame and the NCAA over concussions. Seriously.

Just saw that an Alabama player was filing a similar suit.

Former Alabama football player files lawsuit over concussion treatment | AL.com

 

[Veritate Duce Progredi]

OFD says he's suing Notre Dame and the NCAA over concussions. Seriously.

He better win because I'm almost certain his degree will have zero network value. He must believe he has a strong case, perhaps using the Michigan game as evidence?

 

[Pops Freshenmeyer]

Gary might be living with brain damage but he played poorly in a football game so who cares?

 

[BeauBenken]

Gary might be living with brain damage but he played poorly in a football game so who cares?

Yea, I don't think it's fair to judge this as it stands now. I have no idea how Gray is doing now, and if he is suffering from post-concussion or TBI symptoms.

Nevermind on embedding the tweet, I guess. It's not embedding correctly.

 

[Veritate Duce Progredi]

Gary might be living with brain damage but he played poorly in a football game so who cares?

No. I believe it's foolhardy to go after the school unless you believe they didn't follow concussion protocols. If that's the case, I hope he wins but it's hard to be sympathetic when no one else believes they were treated incorrectly (or they haven't spoken up yet).

Why is this now coming to light? What circumstances changed for him to evaluate what happened to him in 07-11 and finally decide it wasn't right?

There are concussions in football and these players choose to go out and play. Unless there was misconduct on the part of the training staff/coaches (which I'm skeptical of), then I don't see how his claims could be true.

But it sounds like you have more information or a different perspective?

 

[IrishLax]

No. I believe it's foolhardy to go after the school unless you believe they didn't follow concussion protocols. If that's the case, I hope he wins but it's hard to be sympathetic when no one else believes they were treated incorrectly (or they haven't spoken up yet).

Why is this now coming to light? What circumstances changed for him to evaluate what happened to him in 07-11 and finally decide it wasn't right?

There are concussions in football and these players choose to go out and play. Unless there was misconduct on the part of the training staff/coaches (which I'm skeptical of), then I don't see how his claims could be true.

But it sounds like you have more information or a different perspective?

Right, and ND has been very strict on that. We won't clear players (see: Dan Wenger) if we feel there is any threat to their long term well being... while other schools can and do clear those guys.

You're not allowed to sue just because something bad happened to you, you have to prove negligence. And therefor his avenue of attack is going to be a (likely) false smear campaign against ND trainers or coaches or something like that... so at first blush, it's realllllly hard to be on his side.

 

[BeauBenken]

Right, and ND has been very strict on that. We won't clear players (see: Dan Wenger) if we feel there is any threat to their long term well being... while other schools can and do clear those guys.

You're not allowed to sue just because something bad happened to you, you have to prove negligence. And therefor his avenue of attack is going to be a (likely) false smear campaign against ND trainers or coaches or something like that... so at first blush, it's realllllly hard to be on his side.

Lawyer is probably grasping at straws, and thinks that if you throw around the word concussion, you can get big name institutions to pay you settlement money.

But again, I'm going to refrain from judging Gray at this time.