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Bobcat Football Mount Rushmore(s)

Post by Prodigal Cat » Wed Jan 21, 2026 3:36 pm

Been thinking about this in light of such a monumental season and where that puts players in terms of overall legacy. You have to narrow it down to 4, that's the point of the exercise. But that doesn't mean you can't make multiple lists so here are mine. Granted I didn't watch some of the names on this list but I'm a history buff and just because I personally didn't watch them doesn't mean they weren't all time greats.

Running Backs:
Don Hass - I mean if your nickname is the iron tumbleweed you have to be on this list
Cody Kirk
Ryan Johnson - one the key players in breaking the streak
Isaiah Ifanse - what could have been. sigh.

Pass Catchers:
Tanner Bleskin - Most yards total
Joe Bignell - not going to do a TE list but probably could
Lance McCutcheon - Most yards on a VERY run first team
Taco Dowler - Yup, already belongs and has 2 of the biggest plays in Bobcat history

QBs:
Kelly Bradley
DeNarius McGhee
Tommy Mellott
Justin Lamson - sorry redheaded houdini. you got bumped.

Defensive players:
Bill Kollar
Kane Ioane
Alex Singleton
Troy Andersen


AND DRUMROLL
The Mount Rushmore of Bobcats:
Bill Kollar
DeNarius McGhee
Troy Andersen
Tommy Mellott

There are several players currently playing that could make this list if next year plays out like we would all want it to go. What's your list?


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Re: Bobcat Football Mount Rushmore(s)

Post by MSU01 » Wed Jan 21, 2026 3:43 pm

Without putting a ton of thought into it, my Bobcat Football Mount Rushmore would be:

Sonny Holland
Bill Kollar
Troy Andersen
Brent Vigen


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Re: Bobcat Football Mount Rushmore(s)

Post by VimSince03 » Wed Jan 21, 2026 3:46 pm

Prodigal Cat wrote:
Wed Jan 21, 2026 3:36 pm
Been thinking about this in light of such a monumental season and where that puts players in terms of overall legacy. You have to narrow it down to 4, that's the point of the exercise. But that doesn't mean you can't make multiple lists so here are mine. Granted I didn't watch some of the names on this list but I'm a history buff and just because I personally didn't watch them doesn't mean they weren't all time greats.

Running Backs:
Don Hass - I mean if your nickname is the iron tumbleweed you have to be on this list
Cody Kirk
Ryan Johnson - one the key players in breaking the streak
Isaiah Ifanse - what could have been. sigh.

Pass Catchers:
Tanner Bleskin - Most yards total
Joe Bignell - not going to do a TE list but probably could
Lance McCutcheon - Most yards on a VERY run first team
Taco Dowler - Yup, already belongs and has 2 of the biggest plays in Bobcat history

QBs:
Kelly Bradley
DeNarius McGhee
Tommy Mellott
Justin Lamson - sorry redheaded houdini. you got bumped.

Defensive players:
Bill Kollar
Kane Ioane
Alex Singleton
Troy Andersen


AND DRUMROLL
The Mount Rushmore of Bobcats:
Bill Kollar
DeNarius McGhee
Troy Andersen
Tommy Mellott

There are several players currently playing that could make this list if next year plays out like we would all want it to go. What's your list?
Have no problem dying on this hill. Isaiah Ifanse is the current all-time leading rusher in MSU history AND played here for five years and got his degree. Took a Cal opportunity to help out his family. Regardless of what Isaiah thinks of his decision, he still should be revered as one of the greatest if not the greatest RB in Bobcat history.


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Re: Bobcat Football Mount Rushmore(s)

Post by luckyirishguy25 » Wed Jan 21, 2026 3:50 pm

All I'm going to say is Taco Dowler deserves a statue.



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Re: Bobcat Football Mount Rushmore(s)

Post by coloradocat » Wed Jan 21, 2026 4:07 pm

Considering that the greatest QB, RB and WR in school history may be active players it's hard to create a list right now unless you just don't count active players for Bobcat Rushmore circa January 2026.


Showing pressure on fourth down in overtime. They bring pressure. Lamson throws...Endzone! Caught! TOUCHDOWN!!! Taco Dowler!
And a kick away from a championship.
Here we go. Miles Sansted. Snap, hold, kick, Up, GOOOOD!! FOR A NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP!!!

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Re: Bobcat Football Mount Rushmore(s)

Post by coloradocat » Wed Jan 21, 2026 4:08 pm

luckyirishguy25 wrote:
Wed Jan 21, 2026 3:50 pm
All I'm going to say is Taco Dowler deserves a statue.
They should create a statue outside the BAC that is Lamson throwing the ball while getting rushed/hit and 25 yards away (or whatever it was) Taco catching the ball.


Showing pressure on fourth down in overtime. They bring pressure. Lamson throws...Endzone! Caught! TOUCHDOWN!!! Taco Dowler!
And a kick away from a championship.
Here we go. Miles Sansted. Snap, hold, kick, Up, GOOOOD!! FOR A NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP!!!

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Re: Bobcat Football Mount Rushmore(s)

Post by technoCat » Wed Jan 21, 2026 4:15 pm

Im not sure who comes off your list but I feel like Lulay, Fellows and Brad Daly need a spot.

For us being known for OL for the last 15 years its hard not to include a Flynn, Wehr, Weidenaar or Hanson in there with Holland.


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Re: Bobcat Football Mount Rushmore(s)

Post by lutecat » Wed Jan 21, 2026 4:49 pm

Lulay should be on in olace of Denarius. Thats not a slight against DMcG.



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Post by AFCAT » Wed Jan 21, 2026 5:02 pm

Yeah, how can you not have the all-time leading sack leader and tackles for loss leader, Mark Fellows? That guy was the best defensive player I've ever seen at MSU. That's not to slight Troy or Kollar though.


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