Grant Gribbins Nominated as Parade All-American
Friday, January 29, 2010 at 8:10PM Great news for Memorial standout quarterback Grant Gribbins. Gribbins has been nominated as a Parade All-American. It is one of the highest awards for any high school athlete. Grant is certainly one of the top quarterbacks that I have covered in 17 years, and definitely worthy of the award. Grant won our 2009 NEWS 25 Home Team Friday MVP of the Year Award.
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This year, we asked readers across the country to nominate their favorite high school football player for our annual PARADE All-America Team. Although the following players did not make the team, they deserve special recognition for their talent and dedication. Meet five athletes who excel on the field, in the classroom and in their communities.
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Grant Gribbins
Quarterback
Reitz Memorial High School, Evansville, IN
The quarterback is without question the most scrutinized player on the football field because of his importance as the leader of the offense, and often, the entire team. Reitz Memorial senior Grant Gribbins has grown into the role over his high school career as a four-year starter who holds most school passing records and led his team to two consecutive berths in the Indiana State Section 3A title games. Running a spread offense, Gribbins finished the season with 2221 passing yards, 275 rushing yards and 30 total touchdowns.
"He's a great kid, a strong competitor and a born leader," Reitz Memorial coach John Hurley said. "On the field, he'll do anything you ask him to do."
Grant doesn't possess the prototypical size Division-I teams look for, but that's not stopping him from pursuing his dream of playing in college. One of Grant's heroes, Purdue graduate Drew Brees, was also told he didn't have the size to be a quality quarterback in college or in the NFL. Next week, Brees will be preparing to step on the field for his first Super Bowl.
"He's definitely somebody I look to for inspiration," Gribbins said. "I'll be rooting for the Colts in the Super Bowl, but I hope [Brees] has a great game." In his spare time away from the field, Grant enjoys officiating youth league football in Evansville and spending time with his girlfriend, friends and family.
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