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Re: 2016 MSU Recruiting - 14 (10 Full/1 Part./1 PWO/2 Tranfe

Post by bobcat99 » Wed Jan 13, 2016 12:52 am

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mslacatfan wrote:Sean Opland- I was just watching his highlight tape, he definitely does a little bit of everything, an all-around good athlete.

Any chance he could play Safety??? I wonder if this is one of the positions they will look at for him. He has the speed, really athletic, good size...
They want him to be a running back. It is his best position. BUT he is getting just as many accolades at LB as he is getting at RB. The kid can almost run sub-11 sec. 100m dash and the most impressive track stat is his sub-50 sec. 400m dash. One word to describe this Montana class thus far is "versatile."
This is something that has been bothering me a little bit. We are already stacked at RB. Broke & Newell (SR) LaSane (JR) Dodd, James, Jones (SO) and then we add Tucker (maybe), Pegues, plus Opland in this class.

On D, we've got Champan and Marks at DE/OLB, a position where we've got a ton of really young talent. (I count 5 sophomore & younger LBs, and 4 DEs)

I'm not unhappy with a single one of those recruits, but the Cats probably only have 4-6 scholarships left, and I don't see a single DT. We probably need 2 CBs and 2 safetys. I think we have 1 of each.

Bottom line, I trust the staff to make good decisions moving forward about the long term health of the team, but I don't see a lot of talent in our weakest areas. I know DT and CB are the two hardest positions to recruit, but does anyone have insight as to why we seem to be short on recruits at our weakest positions, while we add lots more talent at our strongest?

That's why I think Opland will end up on defense.



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Re: 2016 MSU Recruiting - 14 (10 Full/1 Part./1 PWO/2 Tranfe

Post by VimSince03 » Wed Jan 13, 2016 7:19 am

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mslacatfan wrote:Sean Opland- I was just watching his highlight tape, he definitely does a little bit of everything, an all-around good athlete.

Any chance he could play Safety??? I wonder if this is one of the positions they will look at for him. He has the speed, really athletic, good size...
They want him to be a running back. It is his best position. BUT he is getting just as many accolades at LB as he is getting at RB. The kid can almost run sub-11 sec. 100m dash and the most impressive track stat is his sub-50 sec. 400m dash. One word to describe this Montana class thus far is "versatile."
This is something that has been bothering me a little bit. We are already stacked at RB. Broke & Newell (SR) LaSane (JR) Dodd, James, Jones (SO) and then we add Tucker (maybe), Pegues, plus Opland in this class.

On D, we've got Champan and Marks at DE/OLB, a position where we've got a ton of really young talent. (I count 5 sophomore & younger LBs, and 4 DEs)

I'm not unhappy with a single one of those recruits, but the Cats probably only have 4-6 scholarships left, and I don't see a single DT. We probably need 2 CBs and 2 safetys. I think we have 1 of each.

Bottom line, I trust the staff to make good decisions moving forward about the long term health of the team, but I don't see a lot of talent in our weakest areas. I know DT and CB are the two hardest positions to recruit, but does anyone have insight as to why we seem to be short on recruits at our weakest positions, while we add lots more talent at our strongest?
Well the best answer I can give you is that signing day is still three weeks away and we are just starting visits. We have offered some very talented DBs and DTs. Patience until signing day I guess. Also, we don't have a set number of scholarships left. The coaches can sign however many players they want on signing day. And then adjust the roster accordingly after the spring.


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Post by Colter_Nuanez » Wed Jan 13, 2016 10:55 am

MSU adds Sacramento-area center Connor Floden as preferred walk-on
http://skylinesportsmt.com/msu-adds-pre ... or-floden/



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Post by VimSince03 » Wed Jan 13, 2016 11:06 am

Great insight from Colter on what these recruits went through in November and December. If you guys aren't subscribing, you're missing out!


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Post by Colter_Nuanez » Wed Jan 13, 2016 4:11 pm

Huntley Project DE Michael Jobman commits to the Bobcats
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Post by VimSince03 » Thu Jan 14, 2016 7:59 am

Scout 3-star corner, Andrew Davis, posted this after Gerald was hired back last night. He was very excited.
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Compared to the other two offers, I'm assuming he would've verballed to UCLA if they were offering a scholarship so I think it is a PWO offer. The other offer is Dixie State. Hope we get him. Shows great cover skills on film.


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Post by VimSince03 » Fri Jan 15, 2016 4:12 pm

Davine Tullis, another stud DB/ATH recruit, had a nice little write up here. Joey Thomas coached him. Will visit the 22nd.

http://www.northwesteliteindex.com/2016 ... illing-up/


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Post by RickRund » Fri Jan 15, 2016 9:59 pm

VimSince03 wrote:Davine Tullis, another stud DB/ATH recruit, had a nice little write up here. Joey Thomas coached him. Will visit the 22nd.

http://www.northwesteliteindex.com/2016 ... illing-up/

How is the Business Dept at MSU?


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Post by Anacomando » Fri Jan 15, 2016 10:25 pm

If this Andrew Davis has offers from UCLA, Cats, and Dixie St. there is something off.



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Post by VimSince03 » Fri Jan 15, 2016 10:28 pm

RickRund wrote:
VimSince03 wrote:Davine Tullis, another stud DB/ATH recruit, had a nice little write up here. Joey Thomas coached him. Will visit the 22nd.

http://www.northwesteliteindex.com/2016 ... illing-up/

How is the Business Dept at MSU?
Excellent. The new Jabs hall is outstanding. Also, I've collected a few more guys with possible interest that I'll post tomorrow. Hope the recruits enjoy tomorrow and the weekend!


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Post by VimSince03 » Fri Jan 15, 2016 10:30 pm

Anacomando wrote:If this Andrew Davis has offers from UCLA, Cats, and Dixie St. there is something off.
Why? The UCLA offer could be a PWO. Regardless, his tape is good, is a scout 3-star, and is interested in becoming a Bobcat. Need all the corners we can get in my opinion.


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Post by Bozcat003 » Fri Jan 15, 2016 10:49 pm

♒️ Chris Fuego ‏@tha1creator
Bless to have received offers from Idaho, Idaho State, Montana State, South Alabama, and UTEP
I really like this guy. Think he would be a big time player here.


Recent article about him:
http://www.northwesteliteindex.com/2016 ... he-hunted/

visiting Idaho, Montana State, and South Alabama

I like our chances. I mean, Idaho will/should be in the Big Sky hopefully soon, South Alabama is a long, long ways away form Washington, and it seems like he already cut Idaho State out of the picture. No clue what he would play here, but I could see him as a pass-rushing specialist. . . Although UTEP may be tough to beat out



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Post by 77matcat » Fri Jan 15, 2016 11:32 pm

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Anacomando wrote:If this Andrew Davis has offers from UCLA, Cats, and Dixie St. there is something off.
Why? The UCLA offer could be a PWO. Regardless, his tape is good, is a scout 3-star, and is interested in becoming a Bobcat. Need all the corners we can get in my opinion.
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Post by VimSince03 » Sat Jan 16, 2016 8:31 am

New Prospects:

Kamden Brown 6'2" 190 lbs. QB CA Covina
Josh Fink 61" 180 lbs. WR TX Coppell
Justin May 6'2" 180 lbs. WR MT Chester/Joplin/Inverness
Dallas Mack 6'1", 190 lbs. S MT Worden (Huntley Project)
Moustapha Toure 6'6", 300 lbs. OL OR Tualatin (3-star)
Scott McIvor 6'5", 270 lbs. OL WA Bellingham
Keith Moore 6'4", 285 lbs. DT WA Bremerton (has gone on visits to Eastern and PSU)
Tyrik Jones 6'3", 225 lbs. DL FL Plantation (is reportedly coming on a visit next weekend the 22nd)
Austin Crawford 6'2", 220 lbs. DE WA Kennewick
Kyler Ray 6'4", 205 lbs. OLB/DE ID Meridian
Shammah Finau 6'1", 225 lbs. MLB WA Burien
Sione Tupou 5'11", 230 lbs. OLB/DE TX Allen (Current Army Commit)
Cam Hill 6'1", 265 lbs. DT WA Sammamish


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Post by VimSince03 » Sat Jan 16, 2016 8:32 am

Bozcat003 wrote:
♒️ Chris Fuego ‏@tha1creator
Bless to have received offers from Idaho, Idaho State, Montana State, South Alabama, and UTEP
I really like this guy. Think he would be a big time player here.


Recent article about him:
http://www.northwesteliteindex.com/2016 ... he-hunted/

visiting Idaho, Montana State, and South Alabama

I like our chances. I mean, Idaho will/should be in the Big Sky hopefully soon, South Alabama is a long, long ways away form Washington, and it seems like he already cut Idaho State out of the picture. No clue what he would play here, but I could see him as a pass-rushing specialist. . . Although UTEP may be tough to beat out
Yup Chris Hunter would be a good one. Can play WR/RB/OLB/S.


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Post by VimSince03 » Sat Jan 16, 2016 8:51 am

Defensive Tackle

Omar Dyles 6'1", 285 lbs. DT WA Bellevue (2-star) (Holds an offer and hopefully will take an official visit the last two weeks; us and Montana are after him; he would be a good one)

Raemo Trevino 6'0", 275 lbs. DT WA Seattle (Current PSU Commit) (A kid from Ballard high school who has verballed to PSU; no offer from us yet but could develop into something later on)

Howard Houston 6'2", 310 lbs. DT Foothill CC (Holds an offer but will most likely be staying around Louisiana and surrounding states because closer schools have also offered)

Elijah Piper 6'4", 280 lbs. DT WA Univ. Place (3-star) (In m opinion, Piper would be the top get in this crop; holds an offer, has visited EWU (8th), is visiting Fresno State (15th), and does not know who he will visit last two weeks...hopefully MSU!)

Christian Bluiett 6'1", 265 lbs. DT TX Beaumont (2-star) (Holds offers from New Mexico State and McNeese State among others; would be a long shot)

Justin Andrews 6'1", 265 lbs. DT FL Lakeland (3-star) (Will most likely be going to either Florida Atlantic or Tennessee State; Coach Armstrong has a connection but it would be a long shot)

Brandon Jackson 6'2", 285 lbs. DT TX Port Arthur (2-star) (Current Sam Houston State commit and he will most likely honor that commitment)

Trace Bradshaw 6'4", 230 lbs. DT MT Bozeman (The best remaining in-state kid, he has gotten steady interest from us and UM; if Chase Benson commit to MSU, I wouldn't be surprised if Trace goes to UM; UM coaches were at his basketball game last night in Missoula)

David Jiminez 6'2", 295 lbs. DT Citrus College (There has been some interest from this kid since last year but no offer confirmation anywhere; has good size)

Jeremy Hodowanic 6'2", 285 lbs. DT TX Forney (2-star) (Navy Transfer) (We have a legitimate shot at landing him; that is all I know)

Keith Moore 6'4", 285 lbs. DT WA Bremerton (has gone on a visit to Eastern and is currently visiting PSU; we have interest that is all I know)

Cam Hill 6'1", 265 lbs. DT WA Sammamish (This kid would be more in the mold of Riley Griffiths from last year; still a kid who can get bigger and make a good noseguard; I think we only have minimal interest however)


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Post by VimSince03 » Sat Jan 16, 2016 3:19 pm

6'4", 315 lb (2-star) Offensive Line recruit Taylor Tuiasosopo posted this picture today on his visit. Looks like MSU is letting the kids put on a jersey with their number of choice and having some fun with it!
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Post by FTG247365 » Sat Jan 16, 2016 8:38 pm

VimSince03 wrote:6'4", 315 lb (2-star) Offensive Line recruit Taylor Tuiasosopo posted this picture today on his visit. Looks like MSU is letting the kids put on a jersey with their number of choice and having some fun with it!
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Watched his Junior year highlight, Damn...he is the definition of Nasty OL, hope he comes here, we need a guy who plays like JP, mean streak and loves hitting.



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Post by NewEra » Sun Jan 17, 2016 8:25 am

Ha anyone heard how the recruiting weekend is going? It has bee surprisingly quiet..little Twitter action.



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Post by Bozcat003 » Sun Jan 17, 2016 9:11 am

NewEra wrote:Ha anyone heard how the recruiting weekend is going? It has bee surprisingly quiet..little Twitter action.
This visit will probably not get to much action. Out of I believe 11 or 12 visiting 8 were 7 or 8 were already committed. I think we may land Tuiasosopo and possibly get a verbal from Benson this week. I think Rosling may wait a little longer. Lewis Kidd will finish out his last visit and then make a decision, and I think Gregory will not be deciding till he visits more as well. So it may be a week or so before we hear anything regarding most of the uncommitted.

Chris Murray the QB from California wasn't on this visit from what I heard, but may make a visit later depending what happens to Gregory.



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