Torrian Gray is the new DB coach

[williston_gator]

@DK_Thompson: Couldn't do much better. Fabulous hire.

 

[GatorBart]

Cool!
Thanks for finding and sharing willi!

 

[williston_gator]

@AndrewSpiveyGC: Mac hit a home run with this DB hire

 

[bradgator2]

 

[ThreatMatrix]

Can he recruit?

 

[CGgater]

What's the cliff notes on him. I don't know who he is.


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[williston_gator]

@AlligatorArmy: This would be a very good hire. Coached Kam Chancellor, Brandon Flowers, Kyle Fuller at VT.

 

[I Have No Friends :(]

Fantastic hire!

For those who don't know who this is: http://www.hokiesports.com/staff/gray.html

A Lakeland, FL native, former Virginia Tech defensive standout and NFL product. Welcome home, Coach Gray

 

[Alagator]

 

[Alagator]

WE WANTED HIM ANYWAY !!!

 

[williston_gator]

@ThomasGoldkamp: #Gators knock defensive backs coach hire out of park, per reporter from @ThayerEvansSI - http://florida.247sports.com/Bolt/R...echs-Torrian-Gray-as-final-assistant-43455714

 

[LagoonGator68]

1992 Kathleen grad....DB coach at VT for 10 years...

 

[URGatorBait]

Soooo, why didn't we bring him on board before today?

 

[TheBigClaw]

I thought foley was gonna make Mac hire a crap coach....


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[williston_gator]

@RagjUF: Gray’s from Lakeland. Don’t think it’s too much of a stretch to say he’ll be the new guy in Tampa area for UF.

 

[ThreatMatrix]

Can he recruit?

 

[LagoonGator68]

Personal
Born: Born: 3/18/74, Lakeland, Fla.
Hometown: Lakeland, Fla.
Children: Tori

Education
High School: Kathleen High School
College: Virginia Tech (1996)

Playing Experience
Virginia Tech (1992-96)
Minnesota Vikings (1997-1999)

Coaching Experience
2000-02 Maine (defensive backs)
2002-04 Connecticut (defensive backs)
2004-05 Chicago Bears (assistant defensive backs)
2006-12 Virginia Tech (defensive secondary)
2013- Virginia Tech (defensive secondary/passing game coordinator)


Bowl/Playoff Experience

 

[williston_gator]

Soooo, why didn't we bring him on board before today?

Its taboo to snipe coaches at or just before signing day.

 

[LagoonGator68]

Soooo, why didn't we bring him on board before today?

Professional courtesy

 

[williston_gator]

Story at link@ThayerEvansSI: Story on Va. Tech secondary coach Torrian Gray expected to be new DBs coach for Florida coach Jim McElwain. http://www.si.com/college-football/...y-florida-defensive-backs-coach-virginia-tech