2025 Breakout and Expected Improved Players

[MSU01]

If you go look at the fall camp thread, Justin Lamson is going to be the greatest player in the history of the program at QB and this year's offense is going to be better than last years. So I'd have to say Lamson will be the breakout guy, if any of that nonsense is even 75% true.

One poster in particular is doing an incredible job of hyping up Lamson and driving debate and discussion on that thread.

We need something to talk about! A hot take every now and then is good for ya!

I do not disagree with you there!

[GoldstoneCat]

If you go look at the fall camp thread, Justin Lamson is going to be the greatest player in the history of the program at QB and this year's offense is going to be better than last years. So I'd have to say Lamson will be the breakout guy, if any of that nonsense is even 75% true.

One poster in particular is doing an incredible job of hyping up Lamson and driving debate and discussion on that thread.

We need something to talk about! A hot take every now and then is good for ya!

[iaafan]

My guess on oline at Oregon, assuming all are healthy.

LT: Zimmer
LG: Reed
C: Mastel
RG: Carr
RT: Fleischmann

This guess is getting warmer...

Sounds like Zimmer is coming along well

Zimmerman would’ve been a great pick for breakout player but it’s too late now. lol

Comeback BPOY: Davis
Rookie (transfer) BPOY: Long
Rookie (freshman) OBPOY: Zimmer
DBPOY: Marsh
Rookie DBPOY: McMillan
BUOY: linebackers

[TomCat88]

My guess on oline at Oregon, assuming all are healthy.

LT: Zimmer
LG: Reed
C: Mastel
RG: Carr
RT: Fleischmann

This guess is getting warmer...

Sounds like Zimmer is coming along well

Zimmerman would’ve been a great pick for breakout player but it’s too late now. lol

Comeback BPOY: Davis
Rookie (transfer) BPOY: Long
Rookie (freshman) OBPOY: Zimmer
DBPOY: Marsh
Rookie DBPOY: McMillan
BUOY: linebackers

I’ll go with:
Dowler, Caden
Zimmer
Marsh
Johnson
Cornerbacks

[BelligerentBobcat]

Zimmer, Carr, and McMillan seem too obvious. Caden Dowler started, but he’s going to show he’s more than just Taco’s brother. Dominic Solano is another.

I have two guys who I think show flashes this year with limited playing time. Mason Dethman and Seth Brock.

[kwcat]

Zimmer, Carr, and McMillan seem too obvious. Caden Dowler started, but he’s going to show he’s more than just Taco’s brother. Dominic Solano is another.

I have two guys who I think show flashes this year with limited playing time. Mason Dethman and Seth Brock.

I am interested to see Dethman move in traffic. He’s got the raw tools.

[technoCat]

My guess on oline at Oregon, assuming all are healthy.

LT: Zimmer
LG: Reed
C: Mastel
RG: Carr
RT: Fleischmann

This guess is getting warmer...

Sounds like Zimmer is coming along well

Zimmerman would’ve been a great pick for breakout player but it’s too late now. lol

Comeback BPOY: Davis
Rookie (transfer) BPOY: Long
Rookie (freshman) OBPOY: Zimmer
DBPOY: Marsh
Rookie DBPOY: McMillan
BUOY: linebackers

I’ll go with:
Dowler, Caden
Zimmer
Marsh
Johnson
Cornerbacks

Isn't Jefferson still the projected starter? It would be impressive ive Zimmer wins out after how well Cendric played at the beginning of last year.

[wbtfg]

My guess on oline at Oregon, assuming all are healthy.

LT: Zimmer
LG: Reed
C: Mastel
RG: Carr
RT: Fleischmann

This guess is getting warmer...

Sounds like Zimmer is coming along well

Zimmerman would’ve been a great pick for breakout player but it’s too late now. lol

Comeback BPOY: Davis
Rookie (transfer) BPOY: Long
Rookie (freshman) OBPOY: Zimmer
DBPOY: Marsh
Rookie DBPOY: McMillan
BUOY: linebackers

I’ll go with:
Dowler, Caden
Zimmer
Marsh
Johnson
Cornerbacks

Isn't Jefferson still the projected starter? It would be impressive ive Zimmer wins out after how well Cendric played at the beginning of last year.

I'm interested to see what the starting OL looks like for the first game. Vigen has generally subscribed to the idea of getting the best 5 guys out there regardless of position....that's why we say Wehr move inside to guard. I wonder if we see Titan or Cedric move inside in order to make a spot for Braden....if, in fact, Braden is one of the top 5 at this point.

[MSU01]

My guess on oline at Oregon, assuming all are healthy.

LT: Zimmer
LG: Reed
C: Mastel
RG: Carr
RT: Fleischmann

This guess is getting warmer...

Sounds like Zimmer is coming along well

Zimmerman would’ve been a great pick for breakout player but it’s too late now. lol

Comeback BPOY: Davis
Rookie (transfer) BPOY: Long
Rookie (freshman) OBPOY: Zimmer
DBPOY: Marsh
Rookie DBPOY: McMillan
BUOY: linebackers

I’ll go with:
Dowler, Caden
Zimmer
Marsh
Johnson
Cornerbacks

Isn't Jefferson still the projected starter? It would be impressive ive Zimmer wins out after how well Cendric played at the beginning of last year.

The initial depth chart released by MSU listed it as Jefferson OR Zimmer, which indicated to me that there was no clear starter/backup hierarchy yet at the position.

[Cataholic]

My guess on oline at Oregon, assuming all are healthy.

LT: Zimmer
LG: Reed
C: Mastel
RG: Carr
RT: Fleischmann

This guess is getting warmer...

Sounds like Zimmer is coming along well

Zimmerman would’ve been a great pick for breakout player but it’s too late now. lol

Comeback BPOY: Davis
Rookie (transfer) BPOY: Long
Rookie (freshman) OBPOY: Zimmer
DBPOY: Marsh
Rookie DBPOY: McMillan
BUOY: linebackers

I’ll go with:
Dowler, Caden
Zimmer
Marsh
Johnson
Cornerbacks

Isn't Jefferson still the projected starter? It would be impressive ive Zimmer wins out after how well Cendric played at the beginning of last year.

The initial depth chart released by MSU listed it as Jefferson OR Zimmer, which indicated to me that there was no clear starter/backup hierarchy yet at the position.

Jefferson is a large human being, but Zimmer is large and a freak athlete. I will not be surprised to see him as a 4 year starter at MSU.

[PortlandCat90]

I'm a visionary.

Zac Crews.

He will lead the Big Sky in sacks.

[Cats92]

I'm a visionary.

Zac Crews.

He will lead the Big Sky in sacks.

He was my pick for last year. I really thought for some reason he was going to absolutely dominate. He had a good season, but I think this is him year (again)

[catatac]

My guess on oline at Oregon, assuming all are healthy.

LT: Zimmer
LG: Reed
C: Mastel
RG: Carr
RT: Fleischmann

This guess is getting warmer...

Sounds like Zimmer is coming along well

Zimmerman would’ve been a great pick for breakout player but it’s too late now. lol

Comeback BPOY: Davis
Rookie (transfer) BPOY: Long
Rookie (freshman) OBPOY: Zimmer
DBPOY: Marsh
Rookie DBPOY: McMillan
BUOY: linebackers

I’ll go with:
Dowler, Caden
Zimmer
Marsh
Johnson
Cornerbacks

Isn't Jefferson still the projected starter? It would be impressive ive Zimmer wins out after how well Cendric played at the beginning of last year.

The initial depth chart released by MSU listed it as Jefferson OR Zimmer, which indicated to me that there was no clear starter/backup hierarchy yet at the position.

Jefferson is a large human being, but Zimmer is large and a freak athlete. I will not be surprised to see him as a 4 year starter at MSU.

Not sure why they can't update the website roster with height and weight when players reported for Fall Camp! Still showing Zimmer at 240 which is obviously wrong. I think Colter or someone said he's up to 280 or 290, can't remember.

[Colter_Nuanez]

My guess on oline at Oregon, assuming all are healthy.

LT: Zimmer
LG: Reed
C: Mastel
RG: Carr
RT: Fleischmann

This guess is getting warmer...

Sounds like Zimmer is coming along well

Zimmerman would’ve been a great pick for breakout player but it’s too late now. lol

Comeback BPOY: Davis
Rookie (transfer) BPOY: Long
Rookie (freshman) OBPOY: Zimmer
DBPOY: Marsh
Rookie DBPOY: McMillan
BUOY: linebackers

I’ll go with:
Dowler, Caden
Zimmer
Marsh
Johnson
Cornerbacks

Isn't Jefferson still the projected starter? It would be impressive ive Zimmer wins out after how well Cendric played at the beginning of last year.

The initial depth chart released by MSU listed it as Jefferson OR Zimmer, which indicated to me that there was no clear starter/backup hierarchy yet at the position.

Jefferson is a large human being, but Zimmer is large and a freak athlete. I will not be surprised to see him as a 4 year starter at MSU.

Not sure why they can't update the website roster with height and weight when players reported for Fall Camp! Still showing Zimmer at 240 which is obviously wrong. I think Colter or someone said he's up to 280 or 290, can't remember.

He’s gained 62 pounds and weighs 287 pounds at his heaviest. Told me he’s eating 6,000+ calories a day, but probably way more

[GoldstoneCat]

My guess on oline at Oregon, assuming all are healthy.

LT: Zimmer
LG: Reed
C: Mastel
RG: Carr
RT: Fleischmann

This guess is getting warmer...

Bump...

[GoldstoneCat]

If you go look at the fall camp thread, Justin Lamson is going to be the greatest player in the history of the program at QB and this year's offense is going to be better than last years. So I'd have to say Lamson will be the breakout guy, if any of that nonsense is even 75% true.

Now your feelings are hurt on 2 threads. Show the post that says he will be the greatest ever. Strong RB, Strong OL, upgrade at WR potentially, so if he is good it I possible to be as good or better.

Do you think the Cats have a chance to be National Champs. If so they will need to be as good offensively and upgraded defensively to do that.

Lol. My feelings aren't hurt on any thread. There are posts stating that we may be better at qb this season than last. All I'm saying is that's a big ask, given our guy last year led the country in passing efficiency and won the Walter Payton. We've never, ever had a transfer sniff that kind of success. There's a first time for everything and the pieces are definitely in place. It's just amazing to me how short our memories are. That offense last year was literally unstoppable. A wagon. If we're better than that, that's a hell of a coaching and recruiting job.

[PortlandCat90]

Zac Crews will lead the Big Sky in sacks.