QB Gray meets with Richt; no decision yet on transfer (UPDATED)
(Updated 8 p.m.)
Logan Gray, Georgia’s No. 2 quarterback, met Monday with coach Mark Richt to discuss his status on the team and the possibility of transferring to another school.
Gray remained with the Bulldogs as of Monday night, associate athletics director Claude Felton said, but “he is weighing options for the remainder of his playing career.”
The uncertainty about Gray’s future surfaced four days after Richt revealed the Bulldogs’ post-spring depth chart, which has Gray, a junior, behind redshirt freshman Aaron Murray at quarterback.
Richt’s dismissal of Zach Mettenberger from the team on April 18 left Murray and Gray as the only quarterbacks in the Georgia program until recruit Hutson Mason arrives this summer from Marietta’s Lassiter High.
So if Gray decides to transfer, that would leave a true freshman, Mason, as Murray’s apparent backup in the fall.
There was no indication Monday night that Gray has made a decision. He was not available for comment.
Gray has two years of eligibility remaining at Georgia but, under NCAA transfer rules, would have only one year to play if he moved to another Division I-A school. He would retain two years of eligibility if he transferred to a school in a lower division.
Richt said last week that Murray’s spot atop the depth chart does not guarantee he will be the starter in the Sept. 4 season opener against Louisiana-Lafayette.
Gray, from Columbia, Mo., was Georgia’s backup quarterback last season but played minimally behind senior starter Joe Cox.
Tell us what you think about the site
Customer Care »
Vacation stops, manage subscriptions and more
AJC Services
Sections
Other Editions
Visitor Agreement | Privacy Statement
© 2013 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
646 comments Add your comment
Larry
April 26th, 2010
6:26 pm
on second thought, who cares. this kid never touched the ball except to fair catch it or throw an interception. let him transfer if he wants.
memphisdawg
April 26th, 2010
6:27 pm
Who cares if he transfers? He was the back up QB, if Murray is hurt and out for any extended period of time, do you really feel better with Logan Gray as the starter? Do you think he could carry the team? NO! He is not an SEC quarterback. The team would suck with him at QB or it would suck with Mason.
I know Mason is a true freshman but let him be the backup (get more expierience and free up a scholarship for the next two years. Also remember, this would only come into play “IF” Murray was hurt. My point is if Murray goes down, UGA is trouble with or without Gray.
Hopefully this further encourages Lemay to sign with UGA in February. Then you head into next year with Lemay tagged as your next “franchise” QB.
matt
April 26th, 2010
6:28 pm
LG just hasn’t created significant enough results on the field for me to get upset about this. Sure, I would NEVER have played Joe Cox over LG. EVER. And maybe LG is better than Murray, who knows. But I haven’t seen LG actually do anything significant on the field that would give me heartburn over losing him.
PS we need Lemay, yesterday.
Delbert D.
April 26th, 2010
6:28 pm
Ken – I think that is why CMR made the point right after the spring game that the QB depth chart would be reevaluated for the fall. He wanted to keep Gray committed to Georgia. That’s is my opinion, based only on what I read into the situation.
Hire Kirby Smart
April 26th, 2010
6:28 pm
Fire Mark Richt !
trey
April 26th, 2010
6:30 pm
I like Gray but his skill level is really that of a Div 1-AA program like what Tech has. Hopefully he won’t transfer there and become a Taliban.
But in all honesty I’ve been reading about “Gray is going to transfer” ever since he was redshirted. While this new rumor (that was probably started by a rival fan in the first place) may pan out to be true then if he goes, he goes. Some of you guys get your boxers in a wad and act like kids with all of the melodrama. If Murray goes down in injury, Mason will have to come in and become another Buck Belue — ie, hand the ball off to the backs most of the time and only worry about completing 2 or 3 passes a game — until he gets somewhat proficient with the playbook.
In short — Let’s cross that bridge when we get there.
Kevin
April 26th, 2010
6:31 pm
Good riddance. My only memory of Logan Grey when he hit Brandon Spikes (UF Linebacker) in stride for a touchdown during the UF game.
Scott Anderson
April 26th, 2010
6:33 pm
It dont seem right to use Logan Gray on punts to get accustomed to the speed of the SEC and then not give him the opportunity to start.
Logan did not look good when he got into the Florida game even though it was mop up duty. He looked like he was afraid of deer eyes.
Joe Cox got his chance.
Logan is gone
Devildog
April 26th, 2010
6:33 pm
Tim-Bob, you really stirred ‘em up with this one.
Delbert D.
April 26th, 2010
6:36 pm
If Georgia has to use a true freshman, one who played in an offense not resembling Georgia’s, I would think that the playbook would be extremely limited.
70 Dawg
April 26th, 2010
6:37 pm
This is still a rumor. Remember the taxi cab incident which turned out to be false? Techies, go ahead and celebrate. We’ll break your heart again in Nov just like we did 8 out of the last 9 times. I think we can beat y’all with a scout team walk-on QB if we have to.
GA DAWG
April 26th, 2010
6:37 pm
What is the probability that a quarterback will get injured in Bobo’s offense. Especially with the ample depth on offensive line. Georgia doesn’t play a spread option, so the odds are minimal. Don’t get me wrong, its not a good thing to be thin at QB, but the bottom line is that Murray will start and finish every game this year. One way or another.
Tech Man
April 26th, 2010
6:37 pm
UGA FANS….Why are they allways some kind of controversy or some player getting in trouble?
Sanford Drive
April 26th, 2010
6:38 pm
Little late for that, Logan.
Taylor
April 26th, 2010
6:39 pm
Why are they always some kind of controversy? Nice grammar
Bud
April 26th, 2010
6:40 pm
got this from blogs.onlineathens.com
Here are the statistics from all three spring scrimmages (including G-Day):
Zach Mettenberger 23 of 36 (63.9 percent) for 433 yards with 5 TD passes and 1 INT
Richt on record saying Mett would have been #3 on depth chart? How?
Logan Gray 23 of 42 for (54.8 percent) for 280 yards with 2 TD passes and 1 INT
Gray put #2 on depth chart? How?
Aaron Murray 33 of 56 (58.9 percent) for 380 yards with 2 TD passes and 3 INTs
Murray, who threw 3x more int’s than Gray or Mett, #1 on QB Depth chart? How?
That means Gray averaged 2 td to int ratio, Murray .67. 3x better.
Also means both had the SAME EXACT yards per attempt at 6.7 ypa.
Logan Gray got BETTER over the 3 spring scrimmages, Murray got WORSE over the 3 Spring scrimmages.
Logan Gray won the competition, period.
To give it to Murray, UNEARNED, because he likes him, might cost Richt, 2 QB’s.
Players know what’s fair, they could easily throw Murray under the bus, and not catch any of his passes in the Summer and Fall. The players run the ship. Leadership 101.
The program might be spiraling downward, out of control.
Ouch!
Hey,Buzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
April 26th, 2010
6:40 pm
If UGA is so irrelevant why are you posting on this blog.
((((30-24)))) Still hurts?
8 out of 9 Still hurts?
How did that BCS Bowl game work out for you? Still hurs?
Throw Logan under the bus
April 26th, 2010
6:41 pm
Mutts now showing their true colors for Logan…..just a few weeks ago wasn’t mutt nation showing love fest for Logan?
GULP
April 26th, 2010
6:42 pm
oh oh oh this is terrible! can you say no deep drops? no bootlegs or scrambles? how can you possibly endanger your ONLY quarterback? no options, no carries, no sacks. Other teams are gonna target murray in warmups and on the sidelines. bounties on his head will abound.
come back Zach!
Hey,Buzzzzzzzz
April 26th, 2010
6:42 pm
If UGA is so irrelevant why are you posting on this blog.
((((30-24)))) Still hurts?
8 out of 9 Still hurts?
How did that BCS Bowl game work out for you? Still hurts?
jarvis
April 26th, 2010
6:43 pm
How could the situation be any worse than if Gray had to play? He can’t win in the SEC. The worst possible scenario would be that we had someone else that couldn’t win in the SEC.
Sanford Drive
April 26th, 2010
6:45 pm
Bud,
It’s not just about stats. Murray has the arm strength to get the ball down field. Logan Gray has an arm like Joe Cox, only worse because Cox started over him last year. It makes more sense to get Murray ready for the future than to waste a year on Gray who won’t be around much longer. Plus, Murray has the tools to develop into a great QB. Gray doesn’t.
areyoukiddingme
April 26th, 2010
6:46 pm
9 out of 10 people that post here have obviously never taken an English class.
USMC DAWG
April 26th, 2010
6:47 pm
So Logan is leaving? Boy, we’re sure gonna miss that 3 for 19 passing with 2 pick sixes.
jt
April 26th, 2010
6:47 pm
He, he, he, the Bulldog Nation all in a tizzy. I LOVE IT!
Delbert D.
April 26th, 2010
6:47 pm
What was the probability that Sam Bradford would be injured and essentially the whole season? That’s mind games, though.
Georgia has South Carolina Sept.11 (away) and Arkansas Sept. 18.
Taylor
April 26th, 2010
6:48 pm
He, he, he, the Bulldog Nation all in a tizzy. I LOVE IT!
Why do Tech fans care about UGA’s problems more than their own problems?
Sanford Drive
April 26th, 2010
6:49 pm
USMC Dawg,
Exactly. This isn’t a big deal at all.
col fot
April 26th, 2010
6:50 pm
hey! techie tucker, wouldn’t that just make your day if Gray transferred. Just anything bad about UGA makes your day doesn’t it hoss.
Tim
April 26th, 2010
6:51 pm
Why did players start a TEAM METT facebook page after Richt dismissed Mett? Maybe because they thought Mett had EARNED the #1 QB position.
Why did Mett have better stats than Murray? Maybe the players threw Murray under the bus–intentionally dropped passes, because they thought Mett was being treated unfairly by the coaches—dissed when he was earning it in the 3 scrimmages with a 5 to 1 td to int ratio and a 64% accuracy, elading in yards too?
Richt needs to figure this out–HE does NOT decide who the leader is, the players do. Does he seriously not understand this concept that a team can throw a guy under the bus who they don’t think deserves the leadership title? Justice will be served, count on it. Fair is fair.
areyoukiddingme
April 26th, 2010
6:51 pm
This is a very easy solution. No matter who plays QB (Stevie Wonder included) it will be better than Joe Cox.
Aunt Bea
April 26th, 2010
6:51 pm
Good riddance Logan. Nobody here in Mayberry likes a LOSER and that’s exactly what you’ve turned into.
RUA-VOL
April 26th, 2010
6:52 pm
LB to be a Vol! Bet the bulldog nation is seeing orange now.
chazzo
April 26th, 2010
6:52 pm
We probably should reserve judgement. I wasn’t “roiled” until this article told me I was. I will say this. If a guy doesn’t want to help his team win, perhaps greener pastures are in store. I’ll take a freshman and a walk-on who want to play… really want to play for UGA any day.
Hmmmmm!
April 26th, 2010
6:52 pm
The real truth……..Gray knows it’s only a matter of time before the whole offensive line
has been kicked off of the team. Deciding now would be a good time to “get out
of Dawg Dodge” before Richt asks him to play OL.
Sam Dog
April 26th, 2010
6:54 pm
The players might be ready for a change, and throw Richt under the bus. If they sense he’s playing favorites, not being fair, he’s done.
chazzo
April 26th, 2010
6:54 pm
Tim,
Mett’s gone. It’s done. Over with. Get over it, man. New issues at hand.
jt
April 26th, 2010
6:54 pm
It”s like the old saying my 2 favorite teams are GEORGIA TECH and whoever is playing UGA.
Delbert D.
April 26th, 2010
6:55 pm
Sanford & USMC – Well, I’m assuming that Gray at least knows the hand-off plays. The new guy doesn’t (90% passing offense, shotgun).
Sanford Drive
April 26th, 2010
6:55 pm
Tim,
First off, there are 6 members in the “Team Mett” group, none of which are football players.
Secondly, Facebook isn’t exactly the kind of support you should use to bolster your arguments.
AltamahaDawg
April 26th, 2010
6:56 pm
So several months ago he was relegated to a 3rd string WR, and now that he is a solid back -up at QB, the rumors of transfering start? Why now, doesnt add up. Then, sure I get it, but now? nah
Taylor
April 26th, 2010
6:58 pm
It”s like the old saying my 2 favorite teams are GEORGIA TECH and whoever is playing UGA.
I hate tech plenty enough butI’ve probably commented on their blogs five times. Most UGA Blogs are now tech fans acting a fool
PDawg
April 26th, 2010
6:58 pm
I’m telling you all we are our own worst enemy. It’s the UGA culture, the fans, Athens, the whole nine yards. Florida has us beat. Alabama has us beat. Tennessee has us beat. South Carolina has us beat. Hell even Georgia Tech has us beat.
Delbert D.
April 26th, 2010
6:59 pm
Reminds me of the Zeke Bratkowski situation after he’d retired as a player and was QB coach for the Bears. The head coach promoted him to OC unexpectedly, and then had him be the backup QB for 1 game. Too bad Bobo used up all his eligibility.
kauai dawg
April 26th, 2010
6:59 pm
This is such a gray matter folks. Let’s deal with red and black only!
Go DAWGS!
When will Georgia win another national title?
April 26th, 2010
7:00 pm
Not in the near future with this current coaching staff.
Mike
April 26th, 2010
7:01 pm
I agree, when the players get the feeling that the coaches don’t care about performance, then WHY TRY? Why even play for that Coach? The whole system breaks down is coaches play favorites instead of base decisions on things players deem as fair. We are seeing a breakdown of catastrophic proportions, something’s wrong in Oz folks, and the players have had enough. Looks like Coach Richt has lost the respect of his players. Could be an exodus of transfers.
JOE COX
April 26th, 2010
7:01 pm
……………8-5 again.
Delbert D.
April 26th, 2010
7:02 pm
PDawg – Tennessee doesn’t have a QB with experience, a new offense, and no backup. I wonder if they would agree to reschedule the Georgia game to August?
11-3 GT
April 26th, 2010
7:02 pm
Nesbitt for Heisman !