Andersen - Finalist for "Academic Heisman" Trophy

[coachouert]

Just when you think the kid couldn't be any more impressive, he goes and does something like this. Well done and congratulations!

https://msubobcats.com/news/2021/10/27/ ... isman.aspx

[kennethnoisewater]

Some people just have it all. He's definitely got some natural-born gifts, but he's proof that how you do anything is how you do everything. He's disciplined and dedicated, and to not recognize the work he puts into everything he does would be selling him way short. Everybody at MSU and every alum and supporter, whether they care about athletics or not, should be proud of this guy.

[WalkOn79]

Wow! Congrats Troy!!

[Buckaroo Bonzi]

Also Graduated last Spring ~ could be playing anywhere ~ Still a Bobcat ~ Good on Troy !

[kennethnoisewater]

Just saw a cool video on instagram of Costello and Vigen announcing this nomination to the team. Vigen knew Troy wouldn't want to say much but he gave him a chance to speak about it. Troy clearly didn't want the attention and just said "let's just beat Eastern Washington". Love that!

[coloradocat]

Very cool. Great representative of the university and small town Montana. Go Troy!

[TomCat88]

Is this the same award that Ryan Johnson won?

[wbtfg]

Is this the same award that Ryan Johnson won?

Montana State University NFF Scholar-Athletes: Troy Andersen (2021), Rich Brady (1990), Derrick Isackson (1989), Ryan Johnson (2002), Anders Larsson (1988).

[PapaG]

Related…

https://www.the33rdteam.com/troy-anders ... -prospect/

While most of the fanfare and conversation about NFL Draft prospects traditionally surrounds high-profile FBS programs, schools at the FCS generate high-end talent every year, and prospects from those schools should not be overlooked. Each week, The 33rd Team highlights a handful of FCS standouts from small schools around the country. Here are 5 players who caught our eye in Week 8.

(Sr.) Troy Andersen, LB, Montana State

Montana State middle linebacker Troy Andersen showed once again why he’s one of the top FCS prospects in the country. He finished the day with a season-high 16 tackles and added 3 stops, 1 tackle for loss, and 2 pass breakups. Moreover, Andersen only missed one tackle and finished with a top 10 PFF grade amongst FCS linebackers.

Andersen has had an interesting career. Despite currently being an All-American at linebacker, Andersen has set multiple rushing records while at Montana State. As a freshman, he started games at both linebacker and running back on his way to Big Sky freshman of the year. He was the first Montana State true freshman to start at RB in his first game since 1990. His sophomore year, playing quarterback, he ran for 21 touchdowns and had a school record nine 100-yard rushing games (six consecutively at one point).

His junior year, he moved to OLB and recorded 11.5 TFL and was also an FCS All-American. This past offseason, Andersen made the switch to MLB, where through 8 weeks he’s earned a stellar PFF grade of 83.6. After a bye this week, Andersen and Montana State will face off with Eastern Washington’s Eric Barriere in a highly anticipated matchup between two top 10 teams.

[imacat]

I am so proud Troy Andersen is a Bobcat. This is the outstanding side of college athletics.

[TomCat88]

Is this the same award that Ryan Johnson won?

Montana State University NFF Scholar-Athletes: Troy Andersen (2021), Rich Brady (1990), Derrick Isackson (1989), Ryan Johnson (2002), Anders Larsson (1988).

Right, however, I believe Johnson was not only nominated, but won the national award. Not sure if this is the same award. I could be completely mistaken on all of that.

[TomCat88]

Is this the same award that Ryan Johnson won?

Montana State University NFF Scholar-Athletes: Troy Andersen (2021), Rich Brady (1990), Derrick Isackson (1989), Ryan Johnson (2002), Anders Larsson (1988).

Right, however, I believe Johnson was not only nominated, but won the national award. Not sure if this is the same award. I could be completely mistaken on all of that.

Never mind. I just found out that Ryan Johnson won the CoSIDA Academic All-America of the Year in 2001.

[Bobcat4Ever]

Some people just have it all. He's definitely got some natural-born gifts, but he's proof that how you do anything is how you do everything. He's disciplined and dedicated, and to not recognize the work he puts into everything he does would be selling him way short. Everybody at MSU and every alum and supporter, whether they care about athletics or not, should be proud of this guy.

Well said. This is academic news, and I hope it spreads far and wide. Proud of you, Troy.

[catatac]

Gotta do it - when we gonna see "Hey! Academic Heisman!"

[Blackfoot Griz]

From this old Griz, I tip my hat to Mr. Andersen.
Well done, sir!

[AFCAT]

Gotta do it - when we gonna see "Hey! Academic Heisman!"

Well, he hasn't won it yet and I hope this doesn't jinx him, but here you go.

[BozoneCat]

All I want for Christmas is for Troy to marry another Bobcat athlete and have about 15 children.

[grizzh8r]

All I want for Christmas is for Troy to marry another Bobcat athlete and have about 15 children.

15 - nice... Has a familiar ring to it.

[AFCAT]

All I want for Christmas is for Troy to marry another Bobcat athlete and have about 15 children.

We will have just finished up the facilities master plan when the oldest kid gets ready to go to MSU.

[84CatGrad]

My son-in-law (and Griz alum) has been the Dillon JV basketball coach under Terry Thomas for the last 10-11 years. When Troy committed to the 'Cats my SIL told me that Troy is the "real deal". I thought, sure, everybody thinks the stud athlete at their school is the real deal. I am glad to say my SIL was right.

Side story. The only Dillon Beaver football game I've seen was their opening playoff win against Laurel Troy's senior year. The best football player on the field that day was not Troy Anderson. It was RJ Fitzgerald. Kid was a wrecking ball.