MSU football signee Jaharie Martin robbed of Florida power lifting title

[RobertoGato]

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.

Wow, aND I was worried about our lb corps this year. Might be a really fun year to watch this group. Guessing Anderson, Hill, and Cozzie will be projected starters? But sunds like Martin, Hardy, and Gilman might be in the mix. Martins film looks great, verty excited to watch him play.
Any thoughts?

Hill likely will retire due to his back recovery taking priority. Troy Andersen will likely start at Sam with Daniel Hardy being his primary backup. Then the rest is completely wide open. Michael Jobman will be in the mix at Mike and Will. Redshirt Freshman Nolan Askelson and Jory Choate are going to push everyone and Nolan has a chance at winning the MLB job. Chad Kanow, Tadan Gilman, Blake Flovin, Daniel Hardy, Walker Cozzie, Callahan O'Reilly and maybe Jaharie Martin will all be in the mix.

I realize this is a huge what if Vim, but bear with me here. If Andersen, Askelson, and Martin end up being the 3 best linebackers on the team during fall camp, which linebacker position do they play? I'm thinking Andersen at Sam, Askelson at Mike, and Martin at Will. Would you agree?

I think Martin only really fits at Mike. I'd put Askelson at Will. But there are a lot of options at those two spots. Will be a battle for the two deep.

Has the FCS ever seen a 3'6" MIKE?

[blueandgoldblitz]

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.

Wow, aND I was worried about our lb corps this year. Might be a really fun year to watch this group. Guessing Anderson, Hill, and Cozzie will be projected starters? But sunds like Martin, Hardy, and Gilman might be in the mix. Martins film looks great, verty excited to watch him play.
Any thoughts?

Hill likely will retire due to his back recovery taking priority. Troy Andersen will likely start at Sam with Daniel Hardy being his primary backup. Then the rest is completely wide open. Michael Jobman will be in the mix at Mike and Will. Redshirt Freshman Nolan Askelson and Jory Choate are going to push everyone and Nolan has a chance at winning the MLB job. Chad Kanow, Tadan Gilman, Blake Flovin, Daniel Hardy, Walker Cozzie, Callahan O'Reilly and maybe Jaharie Martin will all be in the mix.

I realize this is a huge what if Vim, but bear with me here. If Andersen, Askelson, and Martin end up being the 3 best linebackers on the team during fall camp, which linebacker position do they play? I'm thinking Andersen at Sam, Askelson at Mike, and Martin at Will. Would you agree?

I think Martin only really fits at Mike. I'd put Askelson at Will. But there are a lot of options at those two spots. Will be a battle for the two deep.

Thanks for the response Vim. If you don't mind teaching me a little bit, what are the differences in responsibility for Mike and Will and what makes Martin and Askelson better for each?

[BLACKnBLUEnGOLD]

I think the real question here is: did the state of Florida ever give Martin his weightlifting trophy back?

[TomCat88]

I think the real question here is: did the state of Florida ever give Martin his weightlifting trophy back?

No. He didn’t appeal.

[Hawks86]

[technoCat]

Lol does that guy own a shirt!! ;-p

[AFCAT]

Lol does that guy own a shirt!! ;-p

Heck, if I looked like that, I wouldn't wear a shirt either.

[mslacatfan]

Lol does that guy own a shirt!! ;-p

[Joe Bobcat]

Lol does that guy own a shirt!! ;-p

I'm just so very happy that he has a Bobcat football jersey!!!
I'm also thinking that sometime during one of the months that end with "ber" he'll be wearing a shirt and a whole lot more over the top.
Welcome Jaharie!

[thefrank1]

Plus one game in a month ending in "ary."

[Montanabob]

Plus one game in a month ending in "ary."

That one is not a worry.
We will be warm in Frisco, Texas.

[thefrank1]

See you there!