MSU football signee Jaharie Martin robbed of Florida power lifting title

[Colter_Nuanez]

[Cataholic]

I wonder if Montana athletes overall would be bigger if MHSA sanctioned a high school sport for weightlifting. Maybe the 125 lb freshman who doesn’t play football his freshman year would go out for weights and could be 175 lbs of muscle by his senior year.

[CodyCat]

I wonder if Montana athletes overall would be bigger if MHSA sanctioned a high school sport for weightlifting. Maybe the 125 lb freshman who doesn’t play football his freshman year would go out for weights and could be 175 lbs of muscle by his senior year.

Several people have mentioned on BN before that athletes that come out of the state of Montana have such a big upside when the get on the campuses of MSU and um. Mainly because a lot of them are two to four sport athletes. Once they get on campus and get dialed in on football, which includes the weight room they tend to come into their own and shine.

[gtapp]

I wonder if Montana athletes overall would be bigger if MHSA sanctioned a high school sport for weightlifting. Maybe the 125 lb freshman who doesn’t play football his freshman year would go out for weights and could be 175 lbs of muscle by his senior year.

Probably not! The guys that would compete in a weightlifting sport (Power Lifting, Olympic Lifting, Strong Man) already lift and would now have a fun and competitive outlet for their lifting. Kids that don't lift in HS would not suddenly want to start lifting just because a competition exists. Your typically good at something because you love it. I like the idea from the standpoint of giving HS kids another chance to compete. Competition can help a kid in many ways other than the chosen sport. The only issue I see is I am not a fan of anyone under the age of 18 lifting heavy. Can and has created problems for their future (sooner or later). The body is still growing (some more than others) and the strain can cause problems that can and has lasted for a lifetime.

[gtapp]

Look up Mark Anderson from Lweistown MT. 2001 recruit form Standford. He came out of HS a beast. Looked like he was ready to compete in a body building show at 18. Never worked out for him. The heavy lifting took it's toll.

[HelenaCat95]

Montana does have a Powerlifting competition for High Schoolers. I don't believe that it's sanctioned by MHSA. The state event was held last weekend.

[LTown Cat]

Look up Mark Anderson from Lweistown MT. 2001 recruit form Standford. He came out of HS a beast. Looked like he was ready to compete in a body building show at 18. Never worked out for him. The heavy lifting took it's toll.

I was going to say the same thing--his knees I believe.

[catsrback76]

It's too bad Jaharie Martin isn't from Montana, he'll never see the field because he's from Florida...according to some nameless expert!

(Jaharie, if you're listening, which you shouldn't be, but just in case, there is nothing to the statement quoted above but a good natured jab at a fellow poster)!

[TomCat88]

I’m still trying to figure out how 295+325=660.

[Montanabob]

I’m still trying to figure out how 295+325=660.

Come on, keep up... It's new math

[BLACKnBLUEnGOLD]

I’m still trying to figure out how 295+325=660.

The article now says 295+365. Maybe somebody noticed the same thing and fixed it.

[60's Cat]

I’m still trying to figure out how 295+325=660.

dUMb math.

[84CatGrad]

I think I'm going to love this kid.

[Colter_Nuanez]

[iaafan]

Would not be surprised if he starts at middle linebacker next year.

Check that.

Would not be surprised if he’s all-BSC next year.

Check that.

Would not be surprised if he’s BSC DPOY next year.

I’ve never seen anyone who looks like him coming out of high school in the BSC. 6-1, 238 and ripped.

[codecat]

He already looks to be in beast-mode so i was curious about is speed. Watching some of his film i didn't see a lot of speed but on one play he showed some, knifing through and blocking a punt.

Edit: So am thinking it was just the sampling of plays i watched is all.

[Colter_Nuanez]

Would not be surprised if he starts at middle linebacker next year.

Check that.

Would not be surprised if he’s all-BSC next year.

Check that.

Would not be surprised if he’s BSC DPOY next year.

I’ve never seen anyone who looks like him coming out of high school in the BSC. 6-1, 238 and ripped.

Truly, never. He is such a specimen and he has unreal instincts, sideline to sideline speed and a penchant to hit. I know MSU is VERY high on him. We intentionally did not print this story until we confirmed his arrival on campus for summer school. It seemed "too good to be true" until he actually made it to Montana. I immediately thought about Eric Prevost when I first saw him. But Martin is bigger, stronger and comes from a much higher level of football.

People can talk about Southern California and Texas and Georgia...there is no high school football in America like the prep football played at the top classification in Florida. And Martin dominated that level, earning MVP of the undefeated state championship team. Excited to cover his career.

[TomCat88]

Would not be surprised if he starts at middle linebacker next year.

Check that.

Would not be surprised if he’s all-BSC next year.

Check that.

Would not be surprised if he’s BSC DPOY next year.

I’ve never seen anyone who looks like him coming out of high school in the BSC. 6-1, 238 and ripped.

Truly, never. He is such a specimen and he has unreal instincts, sideline to sideline speed and a penchant to hit. I know MSU is VERY high on him. We intentionally did not print this story until we confirmed his arrival on campus for summer school. It seemed "too good to be true" until he actually made it to Montana. I immediately thought about Eric Prevost when I first saw him. But Martin is bigger, stronger and comes from a much higher level of football.

People can talk about Southern California and Texas and Georgia...there is no high school football in America like the prep football played at the top classification in Florida. And Martin dominated that level, earning MVP of the undefeated state championship team. Excited to cover his career.

Dude! You just brought a tear to my eye. I didn’t want to make the Eric Prevost reference first. But you’re so right this guy is another level up the Richter scale from Prevost. Definitely smart to wait for him to get on campus first. Should be forever known as “The Prevost Rule.”

He blocked a punt then ran for a TD on the next play from scrimmage in the state semifinals. And those aren’t his primary positions. I mean, what?

[Colter_Nuanez]

Would not be surprised if he starts at middle linebacker next year.

Check that.

Would not be surprised if he’s all-BSC next year.

Check that.

Would not be surprised if he’s BSC DPOY next year.

I’ve never seen anyone who looks like him coming out of high school in the BSC. 6-1, 238 and ripped.

Truly, never. He is such a specimen and he has unreal instincts, sideline to sideline speed and a penchant to hit. I know MSU is VERY high on him. We intentionally did not print this story until we confirmed his arrival on campus for summer school. It seemed "too good to be true" until he actually made it to Montana. I immediately thought about Eric Prevost when I first saw him. But Martin is bigger, stronger and comes from a much higher level of football.

People can talk about Southern California and Texas and Georgia...there is no high school football in America like the prep football played at the top classification in Florida. And Martin dominated that level, earning MVP of the undefeated state championship team. Excited to cover his career.

Dude! You just brought a tear to my eye. I didn’t want to make the Eric Prevost reference first. But you’re so right this guy is another level up the Richter scale from Prevost. Definitely smart to wait for him to get on campus first. Should be forever known as “The Prevost Rule.”

He blocked a punt then ran for a TD on the next play from scrimmage in the state semifinals. And those aren’t his primary positions. I mean, what?

His moves on the screen pass he catches in the flat and his overall speed...

[CelticCat]

He returns an onside kick for a TD around the 1:55 minute mark...