Cool Running: Gilbert flashes VY legs

by whills on Nov 29, 2008 11:59 AM CST Comment 7 comments

Garrett Gilbert has suddenly turned into a running QB, dashing for 15 TDs in three playoff games.

Friday night Gilbert rushed for five TDs and threw for one to lead defending state champ Lake Travis (13-0) to the Class AAAA regional finals with a 55-32 victory over unbeaten Alice in the Alamodome.

Not that Gilbert has forsaken the pass; he's got seven aerials for TDs in the playoffs as well (that's 43 for the season if I remember correctly).

In the Austin A-S story his coach asserts:

"On the sidelines I was telling Garrett, 'That's why you are who you are.' Some people have said Garrett's been a classic dropback passer, that he can pass but not run," Lake Travis coach Chad Morris said. "That's bull. He's a multi-dimensional player."

Although Gilbert doesn't have notable speed, it's good to know he has acquired some running skills. I wonder if Colt's tough running this season has been an influencing factor.

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Sounds like

Colt Jr. Or is it Vince III? I’m excited either way.

by mikey 4 on Nov 29, 2008 12:06 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

This is an interesting development

Dripping Springs and Westlake were the only games during the regular season that Gilbert ran. In my opinion, the coaches had the running plays and Gilbert’s running ability in their pocket for most of the season, knowing they could win most games without Gilbert running and then using those plays to surprise defenses when the games really mattered. I agree that Gilbert doesn’t have notable speed, hopefully we can get a 40 time on him before he gets on campus. If Colt runs a 4.5-4.6 right now, I suspect that Gilbert runs a 4.8 or 4.9.

by GhostofBigRoy on Nov 29, 2008 12:19 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

It is. I heard he runs around a 4.7-4.8.

But he’s a tall growing kid, so he may have some capacity to improve if training is provided. He does have some elusiveness, although not VY quick twitch class.

by whills on Nov 29, 2008 12:37 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Alamodome, not Astrodome

but if you’ve ever been to the Alamodome, you probably wished you were in the Astrodome.

by BrooklynHorn on Nov 29, 2008 1:39 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

OK, I'll edit it, thanks. Don't like either field. nt

by whills on Nov 29, 2008 3:14 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

+1 for Cool Runnings title

by goingforthecorner on Nov 29, 2008 1:57 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Went to the game last night

Went to the game last night at the Alamodome.

Gilbert seemed to be off for most of the night as far as throwing went. He overthrew a bunch of receivers, although he did have a nice long TD toss from a double-flea flicker type play. I’ve seen him before and can definitely say the overthrowing is uncharacteristic of him.

His running style is a lot like Vince’s. Not that he has Vince’s top-end speed, but he has long strides and makes people miss. I would definitely say that he’s more deceptive than “quick.” Not that either qualification matters; Alice couldn’t stop him either way.

One other thing to note is that Garrett looks like a MAN out there. He seriously seems 5 inches taller than any of his teammates. Besides Paden Kelley, of course (who also looks equally mannish).

by whoopspat on Nov 29, 2008 2:07 PM CST reply actions 0 recs