Welcome aboard everyone! I will be your host and official driver of the “Andre ‘Thunder ‘ Gattie Bandwagon.” (It’s a boxing reference for those that do not know the origin of “Thunder”)
Yes, yes it is true everyone I am officially all-in for the QB out of Peoria Liberty, has made me a believer, as I am sure that he has made many others. This do-everything athlete (I still see him as an athlete and not a quarterback) is a human highlight reel. This past week hosting Higley, Coach Dan Filleman experimented with moving Gattie around the field, several times moving him into the slot for screens. I make sure that if I am not in person to witness his wizardry, I actively seek out Liberty’s game to watch on iBN Sports. Given the chance, Gattie, could possibly get a quadruple triple. Allow me to explain, 100 or more yards passing, 100 or more yards rushing, 100 or more yards receiving, and finally 100 or more return yards. The only question that I have for him being able to complete this is, will his cleats not catch on fire in the process?
Little known fact; Andre “Thunder” Gattie paints the field, parks cars, sells tickets, and serves cold beverages bleacher-side, all before the opening kick... So maybe that was not completely true, but it gives you the idea of what this talent can do with a football in his hands. I know that football is not a one-man-team and it takes a group of 11 working as one, but come on! How great is it to have that kind of ace in you back pocket? This guy managed to throw for over 225 yards while still running for over 100! We have not even added in the receiving yards yet and he has 325 plus yards to his credit! Gattie’s blend of power, speed, vision, and fearlessness all add up to one of the most exciting players to watch in Arizona prep football. While the award might go to Brett Hundley, Andre Gattie should get serious considerations for player of the year. If I have to, I will drive this bandwagon right in front of AIA and start a “Thunder Gattie” campaign.
On second thought, I am pretty positive that Mr. “Thunder” Gattie can do it… He does EVERYTHING else anyways!
Tim Gilbert
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