American Heritage star Torrance Gibson takes pride in playing QB
American Heritage will look to win its 12th game in a row Friday behind the leadership of junior quarterback Torrance Gibson.
Torrance Gibson of American Heritage runs for yards against Jackson High on Friday, Oct. 4, 2013.
Peter Andrew Bosch / Miami Herald staff
By Fabian Lyon
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If only the dazzling 4.36 time in the 40 meters Plantation American Heritage coach Mike Rumph claims Torrance Gibson uses to break off long runs in the Patriots read option could help the 6-4 junior Gibson elude the great athlete playing quarterback stereotype.
Lost in Gibson’s game-changing speed, highlighted by his 201-yard, two-touchdown rushing performance against Lely in the regional quarterfinals, is the 16-1 touchdown to interception ratio and off-the-charts 134 quarterback rating he will bring into the Region 3-5A final against Wauchula Hardee (11-1) on Friday.
“All in all I’m a quarterback,” said the ESPN four-star recruit Gibson. “I look at this like a great opportunity. Playing quarterback is a privelage and an honor. Once I was named the quarterback in the spring, I wasn’t going to let that go. I told coach Rumph, I will take you to states and get you your first state championship.”
While Gibson’s stellar play at safety last season fueled talk of him playing defensive back or wide receiver in college, Gibson said he is adamant about sticking to quarterback, a position he dreamed about playing in high school, college and the NFL.
Since taking over as starting quarterback Gibson has helped steer the high-powered Max Preps No. 5 Patriots (12-1) to eleven consecutive victories and close to 42 points a game.
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