Last chance excites Gregory

[Brad]

Last chance excites Gregory

"...

On occasion, Leavitt and Snyder chat.

"I was asking him about his program and then he said, 'What are your needs?' And I said, 'You name it."' Snyder reaclled. "I had said we're trying to create the kind of environment that is very competitive by position."

That's when Leavitt immediately suggested Gregory. With an undergraduate degree already secured, Gregory qualified as a sixth-year transfer into a I-A program. Rather than back up Grothe for a fourth season, it made sense for Gregory to explore another opportunity, even though a medical hardship allowed him to stay and compete another year at South Florida.

"Would you be interested?" Leavitt asked Snyder.

"Sure, we'd be interested," Snyder replied.

One conversation remained.

"When coach Leavitt told me about this opportunity and the scholarship got offered here, it was too good to pass up," Gregory said. " I haven't accomplished anything that I set out to do, and I know I'm capable of doing it."

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[BULLfreak]

very classy move by CJL

[Orlando Bull]

very classy move by CJL

... well, he did fire the kid's dad.

Seriously though, it was a nice gesture by CJL for both Gregory and Snyder. I hope Grant does well there, and I am glad that his dad will not be so busy with us that he can't watch him play. He should be able to take time away from USA as they are not playing this year.

[GoBulls84]

I'll be rooting for him and KSU this year. Hope he does well with his opportunity

[tamiamibull05]

Grant's a real nice and down-to-earth guy...I hope he does real well in his last college season.