Non Bobcat Portal news

[Prodigal Cat]

A couple weeks ago, I commented on how depressing it must be for UM fans that their “big get” on the OL was an all-conference HM from San Diego, who came into Bozeman and got defenestrated a year ago.

Yesterday, I saw that they didn’t actually end up getting him. He switched to Fresno State.

It’s hard for me to see a way out of this issue for them. Their consistent weakness is on the LOS. The transfers that they get tend to be leftovers that bigger programs don’t want. The young talent they get ends up being poached.

Actually I take that back. The way out is actually clear.

Choate year 1... Cats were 4-7, year 2, 5-6. That is the way out for the Griz. Tear it all down and start over. Its too late to do it this year but they need to focus 100% of their recruiting for 2027 on not just Mt kids, but local to them places like Spokane and Boise. Winning those places back. They need to suck for a year or two while they build a foundation to develop kids in house. Other wise they are stuck in a never ending cycle of FBS castoffs or FCS retreads. Don't get me wrong there is plenty of gold in the portal but can you build a good team that way? Yes and by that way I mean more than 50% of the roster coming from transfers. Can you win titles? So far no one has done it and the semifinals is about as far as those teams have gotten (UM this year, UIW a few years back). Griz nation and Bobbys pride won't let it happen though. Better to make the playoffs with no legitimate shot of the title than be .500 but building something.

Yeah, but even if they did that they would need to simultaneously overhaul their strength and conditioning so that they’re capable of getting young players ready to go.

Because right now, the recruiting is only half the problem. They do get some legit in-state talent but they don’t do anything with it. If Austin Buehler, for example, had come to Bozeman, he would have been starting for the last two seasons.

In related news the NDSU S&C coach just retired after 22 years. You have to bet that he had a massive part of that places success over the last few decades. They will probably hit it out of the park on the new hire but something to watch. It could be the thing that brings them back to the pack if the new guy isn't as good.

[MrGoodKat]

A couple weeks ago, I commented on how depressing it must be for UM fans that their “big get” on the OL was an all-conference HM from San Diego, who came into Bozeman and got defenestrated a year ago.

Yesterday, I saw that they didn’t actually end up getting him. He switched to Fresno State.

It’s hard for me to see a way out of this issue for them. Their consistent weakness is on the LOS. The transfers that they get tend to be leftovers that bigger programs don’t want. The young talent they get ends up being poached.

Actually I take that back. The way out is actually clear.

Choate year 1... Cats were 4-7, year 2, 5-6. That is the way out for the Griz. Tear it all down and start over. Its too late to do it this year but they need to focus 100% of their recruiting for 2027 on not just Mt kids, but local to them places like Spokane and Boise. Winning those places back. They need to suck for a year or two while they build a foundation to develop kids in house. Other wise they are stuck in a never ending cycle of FBS castoffs or FCS retreads. Don't get me wrong there is plenty of gold in the portal but can you build a good team that way? Yes and by that way I mean more than 50% of the roster coming from transfers. Can you win titles? So far no one has done it and the semifinals is about as far as those teams have gotten (UM this year, UIW a few years back). Griz nation and Bobbys pride won't let it happen though. Better to make the playoffs with no legitimate shot of the title than be .500 but building something.

Yeah, but even if they did that they would need to simultaneously overhaul their strength and conditioning so that they’re capable of getting young players ready to go.

Because right now, the recruiting is only half the problem. They do get some legit in-state talent but they don’t do anything with it. If Austin Buehler, for example, had come to Bozeman, he would have been starting for the last two seasons.

In related news the NDSU S&C coach just retired after 22 years. You have to bet that he had a massive part of that places success over the last few decades. They will probably hit it out of the park on the new hire but something to watch. It could be the thing that brings them back to the pack if the new guy isn't as good.

From what you hear, he was the key.

One would think they saw this coming and groomed a replacement.

[HelenaCat]

A couple weeks ago, I commented on how depressing it must be for UM fans that their “big get” on the OL was an all-conference HM from San Diego, who came into Bozeman and got defenestrated a year ago.

Yesterday, I saw that they didn’t actually end up getting him. He switched to Fresno State.

It’s hard for me to see a way out of this issue for them. Their consistent weakness is on the LOS. The transfers that they get tend to be leftovers that bigger programs don’t want. The young talent they get ends up being poached.

Actually I take that back. The way out is actually clear.

Choate year 1... Cats were 4-7, year 2, 5-6. That is the way out for the Griz. Tear it all down and start over. Its too late to do it this year but they need to focus 100% of their recruiting for 2027 on not just Mt kids, but local to them places like Spokane and Boise. Winning those places back. They need to suck for a year or two while they build a foundation to develop kids in house. Other wise they are stuck in a never ending cycle of FBS castoffs or FCS retreads. Don't get me wrong there is plenty of gold in the portal but can you build a good team that way? Yes and by that way I mean more than 50% of the roster coming from transfers. Can you win titles? So far no one has done it and the semifinals is about as far as those teams have gotten (UM this year, UIW a few years back). Griz nation and Bobbys pride won't let it happen though. Better to make the playoffs with no legitimate shot of the title than be .500 but building something.

Yeah, but even if they did that they would need to simultaneously overhaul their strength and conditioning so that they’re capable of getting young players ready to go.

Because right now, the recruiting is only half the problem. They do get some legit in-state talent but they don’t do anything with it. If Austin Buehler, for example, had come to Bozeman, he would have been starting for the last two seasons.

I truly believe Bobby DESPERATELY wants a national title before he retires. Therefore, he can't take 3-5 years to rebuild a program by getting good HS recruits and developing them. As long as Bobby is there, they will continue with this yearly "live by the Portal, die by the Portal" cycle.

[Bobcatsinmso]

A couple weeks ago, I commented on how depressing it must be for UM fans that their “big get” on the OL was an all-conference HM from San Diego, who came into Bozeman and got defenestrated a year ago.

Yesterday, I saw that they didn’t actually end up getting him. He switched to Fresno State.

It’s hard for me to see a way out of this issue for them. Their consistent weakness is on the LOS. The transfers that they get tend to be leftovers that bigger programs don’t want. The young talent they get ends up being poached.

Actually I take that back. The way out is actually clear.

Choate year 1... Cats were 4-7, year 2, 5-6. That is the way out for the Griz. Tear it all down and start over. Its too late to do it this year but they need to focus 100% of their recruiting for 2027 on not just Mt kids, but local to them places like Spokane and Boise. Winning those places back. They need to suck for a year or two while they build a foundation to develop kids in house. Other wise they are stuck in a never ending cycle of FBS castoffs or FCS retreads. Don't get me wrong there is plenty of gold in the portal but can you build a good team that way? Yes and by that way I mean more than 50% of the roster coming from transfers. Can you win titles? So far no one has done it and the semifinals is about as far as those teams have gotten (UM this year, UIW a few years back). Griz nation and Bobbys pride won't let it happen though. Better to make the playoffs with no legitimate shot of the title than be .500 but building something.

Yeah, but even if they did that they would need to simultaneously overhaul their strength and conditioning so that they’re capable of getting young players ready to go.

Because right now, the recruiting is only half the problem. They do get some legit in-state talent but they don’t do anything with it. If Austin Buehler, for example, had come to Bozeman, he would have been starting for the last two seasons.

I truly believe Bobby DESPERATELY wants a national title before he retires. Therefore, he can't take 3-5 years to rebuild a program by getting good HS recruits and developing them. As long as Bobby is there, they will continue with this yearly "live by the Portal, die by the Portal" cycle.

And yet another O-line coach for the gris.

[tetoncat]

A couple weeks ago, I commented on how depressing it must be for UM fans that their “big get” on the OL was an all-conference HM from San Diego, who came into Bozeman and got defenestrated a year ago.

Yesterday, I saw that they didn’t actually end up getting him. He switched to Fresno State.

It’s hard for me to see a way out of this issue for them. Their consistent weakness is on the LOS. The transfers that they get tend to be leftovers that bigger programs don’t want. The young talent they get ends up being poached.

Actually I take that back. The way out is actually clear.

Choate year 1... Cats were 4-7, year 2, 5-6. That is the way out for the Griz. Tear it all down and start over. Its too late to do it this year but they need to focus 100% of their recruiting for 2027 on not just Mt kids, but local to them places like Spokane and Boise. Winning those places back. They need to suck for a year or two while they build a foundation to develop kids in house. Other wise they are stuck in a never ending cycle of FBS castoffs or FCS retreads. Don't get me wrong there is plenty of gold in the portal but can you build a good team that way? Yes and by that way I mean more than 50% of the roster coming from transfers. Can you win titles? So far no one has done it and the semifinals is about as far as those teams have gotten (UM this year, UIW a few years back). Griz nation and Bobbys pride won't let it happen though. Better to make the playoffs with no legitimate shot of the title than be .500 but building something.

Yeah, but even if they did that they would need to simultaneously overhaul their strength and conditioning so that they’re capable of getting young players ready to go.

Because right now, the recruiting is only half the problem. They do get some legit in-state talent but they don’t do anything with it. If Austin Buehler, for example, had come to Bozeman, he would have been starting for the last two seasons.

I truly believe Bobby DESPERATELY wants a national title before he retires. Therefore, he can't take 3-5 years to rebuild a program by getting good HS recruits and developing them. As long as Bobby is there, they will continue with this yearly "live by the Portal, die by the Portal" cycle.

And yet another O-line coach for the gris.

Looks like a good hire.

[wbtfg]

Wild

[Montanabob]

Wild

Its the end of the portal as you know it.
Contact voids and new signing time and interference galore allowed.