Had a solid spring and will battle for the backup quarterback spot in 2009.  Served a redshirt season in 2008. 

High school:  Gale was one of the top quarterbacks in Oklahoma, a Class 2A all-state selection who was the No. 4-ranked quarterback in the state in the pre-season by High School Sports The Magazine.  As a senior Gale threw for 2,216 yards and 26 touchdowns for a 10-2 squad that reached the second round of the playoffs.  As a junior, Gale threw for 1,988 yards and 24 touchdowns, and as a sophomore he threw for 1,524 yards and 17 touchdowns.  As a senior he was an honorable mention all-state selection by The Daily Oklahoman and Tulsa World.  In three years as the starter, Gale led his team to a combined 32-6 record and threw for 5,728 yards and 67 touchdowns.  Gale also lettered in baseball and basketball. 

Personal:  Born 07 Jan 1990.  2008 graduate of Alva High School.