Borro Gore, cousin of NFL great Frank Gore, has informed his coaches at Miami that he would be leaving the program to pursue a career in the DSFL and ultimately the NSFL. Borro, a true sophomore, displayed a powerful running style in two years as a backup running back and kick returner for the Hurricanes. In two seasons at Miami, Gore logged 1,245 yards and 12 touchdowns on just 200 carries, playing a meaningful role despite not being a starter.
Borro's departure from Miami came as somewhat of a surprise to the Miami staff. Although Borro was declared ineligible for the upcoming season due to academic reasons, the team still considered Borro their future starter and bell cow in the backfield. According to sources familiar with the situation, Borro was frustrated with the school's academic requirements, and just wanted an opportunity to focus on football.
Enter the DSFL.
A league representative reached out to Borro after news broke about his ineligibility the following season. Borro made his frustration known to the public, which gave the DSFL confidence in approaching him about joining the league. They had gained a reputation of being a viable option for athletes who weren't eligible or interested in the traditional NCAA route. When Borro received the call from the DSFL representative and heard their pitch, he simply responded, "When do I join?"
Since that moment, Borro has been relentlessly training for the upcoming season. He's been approached by multiple teams interested in his services, after all, he was believed to been on course to be a top prospect in the NFL draft had he waited another year. Borro has been staying with his cousin Frank in Indianapolis and following the same training regimen Frank uses, which include rigorous boxing sessions to improve footwork.
"Man, it's been awesome. I feel like I'm finally able to pursue my dream 100%. No other BS to get in my way. No tests to determine whether I'm allowed to do what I want to do in my life. I feel free," Borro said when asked about the transition away from Miami. "I'm ready, but I'm not sure the DSFL is ready for me."
Despite missing the DSFL draft deadline, Borro is a prime candidate to be a waiver addition. His reputation and skill set make him a hot candidate that may generate some drama on the waiver wires. There will certainly be teams searching for a reliable back to carry the workload. Despite the season starting in less than a week, Borro is optimistic about his chances of making a roster.
"I think I'll be alright. I've had some teams reach out to me already. I'm not worried about learning the playbook or anything like that, I've always treated football like a job, so as soon as I get that playbook I'll be studying that thing night and day until I know the offense. But at the end of the day, it's just football. Give me the ball and I'll run to green grass. Simple as that," Gore said.
There's been some speculation on where Borro might end up, but sources close to Borro say he has his eyes set on Portland. He views the team as being a great opportunity to have ownership over his own destiny and chance to succeed. He's had multiple meetings with ownership groups of various teams, but he says he felt most at home with the Portland staff and they were very convincing that Borro would be given every opportunity to prove himself and set himself up to catch the eye of teams in the NSFL.
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Borro's departure from Miami came as somewhat of a surprise to the Miami staff. Although Borro was declared ineligible for the upcoming season due to academic reasons, the team still considered Borro their future starter and bell cow in the backfield. According to sources familiar with the situation, Borro was frustrated with the school's academic requirements, and just wanted an opportunity to focus on football.
Enter the DSFL.
A league representative reached out to Borro after news broke about his ineligibility the following season. Borro made his frustration known to the public, which gave the DSFL confidence in approaching him about joining the league. They had gained a reputation of being a viable option for athletes who weren't eligible or interested in the traditional NCAA route. When Borro received the call from the DSFL representative and heard their pitch, he simply responded, "When do I join?"
Since that moment, Borro has been relentlessly training for the upcoming season. He's been approached by multiple teams interested in his services, after all, he was believed to been on course to be a top prospect in the NFL draft had he waited another year. Borro has been staying with his cousin Frank in Indianapolis and following the same training regimen Frank uses, which include rigorous boxing sessions to improve footwork.
"Man, it's been awesome. I feel like I'm finally able to pursue my dream 100%. No other BS to get in my way. No tests to determine whether I'm allowed to do what I want to do in my life. I feel free," Borro said when asked about the transition away from Miami. "I'm ready, but I'm not sure the DSFL is ready for me."
Despite missing the DSFL draft deadline, Borro is a prime candidate to be a waiver addition. His reputation and skill set make him a hot candidate that may generate some drama on the waiver wires. There will certainly be teams searching for a reliable back to carry the workload. Despite the season starting in less than a week, Borro is optimistic about his chances of making a roster.
"I think I'll be alright. I've had some teams reach out to me already. I'm not worried about learning the playbook or anything like that, I've always treated football like a job, so as soon as I get that playbook I'll be studying that thing night and day until I know the offense. But at the end of the day, it's just football. Give me the ball and I'll run to green grass. Simple as that," Gore said.
There's been some speculation on where Borro might end up, but sources close to Borro say he has his eyes set on Portland. He views the team as being a great opportunity to have ownership over his own destiny and chance to succeed. He's had multiple meetings with ownership groups of various teams, but he says he felt most at home with the Portland staff and they were very convincing that Borro would be given every opportunity to prove himself and set himself up to catch the eye of teams in the NSFL.
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