Thursday, January 17, 2019

Georgia Quarterback Matthew Downing Says He Will Be a Horned Frog


Former walk-on and third-string Georgia quarterback Matthew Downing has announced that he is transferring to TCU. His brother, Michael Downing, is a former TCU safety and current graduate video assistant at TCU.

Browing is 6-foot, 195 lbs. As a freshman this past season, Downing, a native of Alpharetta, Georgia, appeared in four games for the Bulldogs. He completed eight of 10 passes for 88 yards (completed two of three passes for four yards in his collegiate debut vs. Austin Peay; waas 1-for-2 passing vs. Vanderbilt for 12 yards; completed his only pass for 24 yards vs. Middle Tennessee State; completed all four of his attempts vs. UMass for 48 yards, and rushed twice for 11 yards).

In high school, Downing helped lead Alpharetta to 2014 and 2018 regional titles. He threw for 2,569 yards and 24 touchdowns as a senior, completing 58 percent of his passes. He earned First Team All-Region honors his junior year, earned First Team All-County honors his junior and senior years and was named Fulton County Newcomer of the Year his sophomore year. He also was named Region Player of the Year his senior year, named to the Georgia Athletic Coaches Associate First All-State squad, named Georgia All-State Honorable Mention his junior year, and was a four-time Scholar Athlete, graduating with a 4.06 GPA. 

 

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