2008 Biography and Information

2008 STATUS: JUNIOR
QUARTERBACK
6-0, 205 lbs.
LAKELAND, FLA. - LAKE GIBSON HIGH SCHOOL

(Click the year links above for specific information about Matt's career on a year-by-year basis)

Entering 2008, Grothe was named to both the Maxwell Award preseason watch list and the Davey O'Brien National Quarterback Award watch list. Matt is also regularly mentioned as a 2008 Heisman candidate. He enters third season as a starter and one of the most elusive offensive players in the game. Much of his elusiveness and ability to counteract attempts by defenders comes from his years of karate training. Unknown to most, Matt owns a black belt in karate.