Jean Julmiste

[Brad]

A quarterback controversy at Miramar

By JOSEPH GOODMAN

jgoodman@MiamiHerald.com

Miramar is home to one of the brightest quarterbacks in the county this spring. Senior-to-be Jean Julmiste recently scored a 28 on the ACT.

Julmiste's older brother, Pat, started at quarterback in 2005 for South Florida.

According to Miramar coach Rodney Gray, the Bulls are interested in Julmiste Part II.

South Florida already has visited Miramar's spring practice.

But just because a few Division I scholarships might be offered to the book-smart Julmiste, it does not mean his position as the Pats' starting quarterback is a certainty. Gray says the quarterback position is ''wide open.'' Julmiste and sophomore-to-be Eugene Smith both have been impressive.

''It might turn into a battle, and it may not,'' Gray said.

Both Julmiste and Smith started at quarterback in 2005 and both played important roles in the Patriots' run to the Class 6A regional finals.

Quarterback isn't the only position up for grabs this spring at Miramar. Gray said he has had an overwhelming number of football players participating in spring practice.

''The numbers are great,'' Gray said. ``We have too many kids, really. We have over 100 kids out, and I can't even walk around like I want to.''

Gray said West Virginia, Pittsburgh, Texas A&M and Florida A&M have visited the Patriots' spring practice and everyone is impressed with senior defender Justin Francis. Francis, a 6-3, 250-pound linebacker, had a strong showing recently at a Nike recruiting combine at the University of Miami. Francis ran his 40-yard sprint in 4.5 seconds.

Francis played defensive end as a junior, but Gray says the defender will be lining up at middle linebacker next fall.

With three experienced senior receivers -- Brandon Akinboyki, Marlon Turner and Brandon Johnson -- to go with a solid quarterback position, Gray says the Pats have worked on their passing game almost exclusively this spring.

''Things are pretty exciting around here, and we can't wait to see everything in action in our spring game,'' Gray said.

Miramar plays at Western at 7 p.m. Thursday.

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[Velcro]

Wouldn't that be Julmiste part III?  What about Josh?

[USFan]

Wouldn't that be Julmiste part III?  What about Josh?

Maybe because he's a QB like PAT, hence part II.

[Velcro]

Having a Julmiste playing QB for USF for 8 years is kinda scary  

[USFan]

^^ it may be, but boy was Pat dangerous in High School. I remember watching film of him while I was in HS. Miramar HS was in the same district as my high school.

Dangerous = not so much with his arm, but his size and running ability.

[Velcro]

He still is dangerous in that same manner.  If we used him as a tight end or full back... he could be incredible.

I hope his brother is much better.

The one good thing about Pat is that he has 3 years under his belt.  

[BigGameBulls]

A quarterback controversy at Miramar

Gray said West Virginia, Pittsburgh, Texas A&M and Florida A&M have visited the Patriots' spring practice and everyone is impressed with senior defender Justin Francis. Francis, a 6-3, 250-pound linebacker, had a strong showing recently at a Nike recruiting combine at the University of Miami. Francis ran his 40-yard sprint in 4.5 seconds.

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I hope we are recruiting this kid...

[E.T.]

I hope we are recruiting this kid...

Was thinking the same thing !

[bulls96go]

qb again, hmmm

[smazza]

usf needs a real qb at the helm