'24 GA QB Jake Merklinger (Tennessee)

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Merklinger led Calvary Day to a 57-7 win against Liberty County on Friday night to stay undefeated (4-0). Merklinger completed 9 of 14 pass attempts for 154 yards and three touchdowns, bringing him to 858 yards on the season with 12 touchdowns and zero interceptions. This week Calvary Day travels to rival Savannah Christian on Friday.

“That should be really good,” Merklinger said.
 
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SNAFU said:
Merklinger led Calvary Day to a 57-7 win against Liberty County on Friday night to stay undefeated (4-0). Merklinger completed 9 of 14 pass attempts for 154 yards and three touchdowns, bringing him to 858 yards on the season with 12 touchdowns and zero interceptions. This week Calvary Day travels to rival Savannah Christian on Friday.

“That should be really good,” Merklinger said.
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I know his final stats aren't eye-popping, but when you're playing half the game then they definitely are. I'm excited for him to get here, he's going to be a good one. I honestly think he's right up there with Nico, if he had camped he would probably be a 5*.
 
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jasonvol18 said:
I know his final stats aren't eye-popping, but when you're playing half the game then they definitely are. I'm excited for him to get here, he's going to be a good one. I honestly think he's right up there with Nico, if he had camped he would probably be a 5*.
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He’s not even a top 10 qb in on3’s new qb rankings
 
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bigl3327 said:
Other than fan perception, does it really matter? We all know that this kid is a baller.
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At his current level. Recruiting is all about speculation. Never know how a kid...especially a QB..will respond and performe in this league. We still don't truly know what we have in Nico yet. Signs are promising, but there's just no guarantee in the vast majority of recruits.
 
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CAVPUT said:
At his current level. Recruiting is all about speculation. Never know how a kid...especially a QB..will respond and performe in this league. We still don't truly know what we have in Nico yet. Signs are promising, but there's just no guarantee in the vast majority of recruits.
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Uh, he's already seen playing time. Those around him say he's mature beyond his years. I for one like the flash, but without the ego. He's come in, kept his head down. It truly, doesnt seem to be about him.

It would also be easy to say the current QB is as such. With all the backflips, and video clips. But, I think our team is a nice reflection of its HC, who really seems genuinely invested in others first. Joe is a mature dude also.
 
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Jackcrevol said:
Uh, he's already seen playing time. Those around him say he's mature beyond his years. I for one like the flash, but without the ego. He's come in, kept his head down. It truly, doesnt seem to be about him.

It would also be easy to say the current QB is as such. With all the backflips, and video clips. But, I think our team is a nice reflection of its HC, who really seems genuinely invested in others first. Joe is a mature dude also.
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Mostly practice against our challenged secondary and very limited reps against a weak opponent. We've not seen him in the SEC wars yet. I'm hopeful but we've had our share of white elephants in this program. Looking forward to seeing him against the Bamas, UGAs and UFs of the league. Those are the real litmus tests in my book. Don't get me wrong, I think he's off to a great start based on all the reports, but there's still some unknown until he actually does it against this league.
 
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The highly-anticipated matchup between No. 2 ranked Calvary Day and No. 5 Savannah Christian lived up to the hype and then some Friday at the Raiders home field of Pooler Stadium.

...It was a battle between Calvary's highly-regarded offense against a talent-laden front seven for SCPS, led by five-star defensive lineman Elijah Griffin, the top-ranked junior recruit, regardless of position. Freshman edge rusher Damion Guyton, who already has offers from UGA and South Carolina, and Griffin kept the pressure on Merklinger (15 of 22 for 233 yards and a touchdown) all night. But Merklinger, with his quick reads and quick release, was still able to make plays.

...Merkinger credited his offensive line...for an outstanding effort. He wasn't sacked on the night. "They were going against two of the best defensive linemen in the country," said Merklinger, who rushed for 60 yards and two touchdowns on 12 carries "And they did a great job containing them and giving me some time."
https://www.savannahnow.com/story/s...ke-merklinger-savannah-christian/70864984007/
 
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kamoshika said:
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The highly-anticipated matchup between No. 2 ranked Calvary Day and No. 5 Savannah Christian lived up to the hype and then some Friday at the Raiders home field of Pooler Stadium.

...It was a battle between Calvary's highly-regarded offense against a talent-laden front seven for SCPS, led by five-star defensive lineman Elijah Griffin, the top-ranked junior recruit, regardless of position. Freshman edge rusher Damion Guyton, who already has offers from UGA and South Carolina, and Griffin kept the pressure on Merklinger (15 of 22 for 233 yards and a touchdown) all night. But Merklinger, with his quick reads and quick release, was still able to make plays.

...Merkinger credited his offensive line...for an outstanding effort. He wasn't sacked on the night. "They were going against two of the best defensive linemen in the country," said Merklinger, who rushed for 60 yards and two touchdowns on 12 carries "And they did a great job containing them and giving me some time."
https://www.savannahnow.com/story/s...ke-merklinger-savannah-christian/70864984007/
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It’s like I was there…on the other side of a stern paywall that denied me any pertinent information like the final score.
 
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rgvol said:
Kid is a stud and is having a monster senior year. And a ace recruiter. ( Kam Mikell)
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We've heard it all before.

Mikell is an important recruit, as we really need someone to stretch the field opposite Matthews. Wingo would be that dude, but, who knows there.
 
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