Last season, Gaither 2014 QB, Alex McGough posted the numbers below:

11 games played
112 completions
199 attempts
1727 yards
.563 completion %
157.0 yards per game
22 TD passes
6 INTs

Pretty good right? At 6-3/200 lbs the college football future was unclear for the rising senior Cowboy QB until about a month ago when Colgate was the first college football program to verbally offer McGough. A relief to more than just him, peers showered the social media networks with congratulations knowing he had the skill to play college ball. But one school had to be the first to make a move.

Florida International followed Colgate’s lead and McGough responded with a verbal commitment. This past weekend , Alex McGough verbally committed to Florida International University. The commitment came after he performed well at an FIU camp a few weekends back, received a offer immediately after the camp, visited the campus this past Wednesday and committed this weekend. “I was comfortable, with the coaching staff and what they are trying to accomplish. I loved the campus, the location, everything about Miami and familiar with a few of the current players,” said McGough.

What made the decision even better, “My parents support my decision 100%. My Mom and Grandmother visited the campus with me last Wednesday and loved it.” FIU expressed to McGough that they originally they intended to take 1 QB commitment but the staff made an adjustment and wanted to take 2.

QB Luke Medlock also committed to FIU.  McGough said he felt relieved with the offer and commitment. The hometown kid, with a big fan base will stay close to home and compete for playing time with the Panthers. Until then, he is the leader of a Cowboy team with high aspirations how playing deep into the playoffs. McGough will continue to work, but he is excited to call FIU home in mid 2014.