re: ***GUNNER KIEL (pronounced keel) (#1 QB recruit in nation) COMMITS TO LSU***

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Gunner Kiel: Prospect Would Make LSU Even More Dangerous
By Michael Mill (Senior Analyst) on December 23, 2011 242 reads 0
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The top quarterback prospect in the nation plans to make a decision on where he will be heading to school this weekend.

Gunner Kiel, who has the name of a superstar, is ranked by both Rivals.com and Scout.com as the top quarterback prospect in the country.

According to the Louisville Courier-Journal, Kiel has cut his list down to Notre Dame, Vanderbilt and LSU.

To the common fan, the decision seems like a no-brainer.

Notre Dame may be the local school and most prestigious university on the list, but Kiel doesn't fit well into Chip Kelly's offensive scheme.

Scout describes Kiel as follows:

"Kiel has the size you want in a QB, and can also move and plays with his feet. He's not necessarily a dual threat, but is a tough, effective runner and can buy time with his mobility. He is very accurate, sees the field well and makes excellent decisions. He can make the throws and get the ball into traffic. His arm strength is good, but improvement can still be made to push it to elite. Is smart and a good leader as well."

Kelly needs a dual-threat quarterback running his system. The choice just doesn't seem like one to get the most out of Kiel.

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