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[SparkCat]

Ugh. UCLA? They're not very good. I really hope they are paying him at least 100K. WIshing Jhase the best and will never forget the blocked FG.

UCLA is one of the best universities in the world. Maybe he’s considering his education to be important?

I highly doubt that, but I could be wrong. I feel like he is 100% committed to the path he feels is the absolute best path to $$ playing football in college and the NFL. Not a knock on him whatsoever, it's just what I think.

He's committed to following the path that will allow him to maximize his potential in ALL areas of his life. Does UCLA revenue share? Yes. Is UCLA a p4 school? Yes Is UCLA one of the best schools in the country? Yes. Does UCLA have infinite connections for post football success? Yes

His family is NOT about chasing money. Does playing in the nfl produce lots of money? Yes but it isn't the driving force, its about a goal that kid has had from the time he was in 3rd grade and this gives him the BEST opportunity to achieve that. So again please stop trying to make it about money, his parents have good jobs and don't NEED money. Constantly making it about money is a cop out. His parents are rice graduates... the education definitely played a part. I talked to his dad and he had other schools offering more money than ucla and he turned them down because it was about fit.

I think yall forget he had fbs offers and NIL potential and still chose msu coming out of hs because it was the best fit.

THANK YOU!

Crazy how much people speculate about kids when they have no clue what is going on.

Wish this dude nothing but the best. He’ll live in MSU history forever.

Or people are just speaking to their opinions, you know kind of like we all do. Bobcatbuilt may be right who knows, but money, NIL, and whatever else all plays a role in these kids leaving and it’s not speculation it’s part of the reason. Just because someone has a different opinion on the deal doesn’t mean they are speculating anymore than the next person.I have a hard time thinking it doesn’t have a lot to do with money, just look how many times Bobcatbuilt mentioned money in his post. It always has to do with money to some degree, over 10k in the portal definitely supports that.

You just cannot stand being wrong can you? You are rarely right in your opinions.

How is he wrong if he's based his opinion on actual trends? Why be antagonistic?

Cool, show me the statistics of every player making a commitment based on money vs. education vs. playing at a higher level vs. personal reasons. Then you can mix and match and all the above and come out with as many trends as your heart desires. The reality is we don’t know and frankly it’s none of our business. We should be happy they initially chose us and hope they do well and speak well of MSU.

I’m being antagonistic as a decent amount of posters act extremely possessive and vindictive when a player enters the portal. Then they want to rag on the school they choose, like MSU is the pinnacle of universities and athletics. It’s silly.

To be fair these posters and boosters you call possessive are the reason players get NIL or other benefits. That is true whether it is MSU or anywhere else. If we are not supposed to care about players leaving why should we care about funding to keep them.

As am I, I just know if they do well we will continue to get similar or better players. It’s naive to think players will just stick around with the state of college athletics. However, if it wasn’t the way it was, there is a good chance we don’t have many of the players that helped us win it all this year. I’m sure for many money is a huge factor, the other factor is the level of competition. I don’t like it, but I’m not going to flip out when someone leaves.

[MSU01]

Damn, there goes the argument that players aren't going to have a chance at a National Championship when they transfer up to FBS! Congrats to Carson, that's awesome.

[Prodigal Cat]

Damn, there goes the argument that players aren't going to have a chance at a National Championship when they transfer up to FBS! Congrats to Carson, that's awesome.

There’s gonna be a lot of P4 football with former Cats balling on them next season. Even with MSU keeping a bunch of core guys. The program is

[tetoncat]

This is and has always been very simple.

People need to understand that no matter what Jhase does, BBT is going to tell us that it is the most awesome, wonderful, perfect thing that a player could do. Because he’s not a Bobcat fan; he’s a fan of one player who was here for two years.

BBT needs to understand that the rest of us are actually fans of the team rather than expecting the whole forum to be the Jhase McMillan fan club.

Several things

1. Yes I'm a huge fan of the kid. I came here because of that kid and the potential I saw in him years ago. That block proved me right. He has always shown up in big time situations.

2. I literally could careless if you or anyone else becomes or is a fan of his. I'm not trying to convince anyone of anything. This is a cool board I like talking football and it's actually kinda fun doing it here. Because yall love football too. You and others have made comeback that are untrue about the kid and his family abs while they may feel it isn't worth speaking on I'll do it for them.

3. Jhase wasn't assured of a starting job next year... he started every game but the qtrs and semis THIS year. He graded out the highest, per his dad, every week. Yeah he would've been starting next year because he stayed pretty much every game this year.

4. I never said money didn't play a factor in the decision. I said it wasn't the DRIVING FORCE. I mentioned the money because it's inevitable and it IS a factor, but again to say it was THE factor is a flat out lie... coming from his dad.

Take the time to talk to the coaches about Jhase. That kid did EVERYTHING right while he was here. Fully invested, never missed a practice, if he missed workouts he made then up on his own, first in the meeting room, last to leave, sit in the front row, never missed a day of class, etc. I can tell you straight up you've got guys that are in the portal and still on the team that weren't as committed as he was. His family felt there were opportunities for a better situation for him so they sought it out and found it. You don't have to like it, I could careless. You can try to disparage his name and make him seem like money hungry troll, fine do that, it's your right. I'm here simply to say you're wrong. He isn't money hungry he's a young man with a smart family that wants the best for him and ucla is what was best for him right now. That family had nothing but great things to say about msu, the players, the coaches and the fans so yeah it kind of sucks for kid who is quiet doesn't do social media hardly at all and produced at a high level for your school to have shots taken at him about his level of loyalty and integrity.

I have agreed with most of what you have said here and in the past. I don't think there was much disparaging going on. I think it is more disappointment. As fans we are still wrapping our heads around losing players. It happening right after the championship where he made critical plays makes it hurt more. MSU has seen some leave for school, some for higher level playing, but definitely some for money since they ended up with limited playing time.
Your right that non of us know the real reason, so each kid kind of gets lumped together. Unfortunately that is what happens on these message boards.

[MSU01]

Damn, there goes the argument that players aren't going to have a chance at a National Championship when they transfer up to FBS! Congrats to Carson, that's awesome.

There’s gonna be a lot of P4 football with former Cats balling on them next season. Even with MSU keeping a bunch of core guys. The program is

And it will get even easier to recruit moving forward when these high school players see former Bobcats going to places like Indiana.

[mslacatfan]

Indiana……. Holy crap!

Turns out we had some decent talent at CB this year. Hahahaha

[tetoncat]

UCLA is one of the best universities in the world. Maybe he’s considering his education to be important?

I highly doubt that, but I could be wrong. I feel like he is 100% committed to the path he feels is the absolute best path to $$ playing football in college and the NFL. Not a knock on him whatsoever, it's just what I think.

He's committed to following the path that will allow him to maximize his potential in ALL areas of his life. Does UCLA revenue share? Yes. Is UCLA a p4 school? Yes Is UCLA one of the best schools in the country? Yes. Does UCLA have infinite connections for post football success? Yes

His family is NOT about chasing money. Does playing in the nfl produce lots of money? Yes but it isn't the driving force, its about a goal that kid has had from the time he was in 3rd grade and this gives him the BEST opportunity to achieve that. So again please stop trying to make it about money, his parents have good jobs and don't NEED money. Constantly making it about money is a cop out. His parents are rice graduates... the education definitely played a part. I talked to his dad and he had other schools offering more money than ucla and he turned them down because it was about fit.

I think yall forget he had fbs offers and NIL potential and still chose msu coming out of hs because it was the best fit.

THANK YOU!

Crazy how much people speculate about kids when they have no clue what is going on.

Wish this dude nothing but the best. He’ll live in MSU history forever.

Or people are just speaking to their opinions, you know kind of like we all do. Bobcatbuilt may be right who knows, but money, NIL, and whatever else all plays a role in these kids leaving and it’s not speculation it’s part of the reason. Just because someone has a different opinion on the deal doesn’t mean they are speculating anymore than the next person.I have a hard time thinking it doesn’t have a lot to do with money, just look how many times Bobcatbuilt mentioned money in his post. It always has to do with money to some degree, over 10k in the portal definitely supports that.

You just cannot stand being wrong can you? You are rarely right in your opinions.

How is he wrong if he's based his opinion on actual trends? Why be antagonistic?

Cool, show me the statistics of every player making a commitment based on money vs. education vs. playing at a higher level vs. personal reasons. Then you can mix and match and all the above and come out with as many trends as your heart desires. The reality is we don’t know and frankly it’s none of our business. We should be happy they initially chose us and hope they do well and speak well of MSU.

I’m being antagonistic as a decent amount of posters act extremely possessive and vindictive when a player enters the portal. Then they want to rag on the school they choose, like MSU is the pinnacle of universities and athletics. It’s silly.

To be fair these posters and boosters you call possessive are the reason players get NIL or other benefits. That is true whether it is MSU or anywhere else. If we are not supposed to care about players leaving why should we care about funding to keep them.

As am I, I just know if they do well we will continue to get similar or better players. It’s naive to think players will just stick around with the state of college athletics. However, if it wasn’t the way it was, there is a good chance we don’t have many of the players that helped us win it all this year. I’m sure for many money is a huge factor, the other factor is the level of competition. I don’t like it, but I’m not going to flip out when someone leaves.

And that is your right but why criticize others who react differently.

[tetoncat]

Damn, there goes the argument that players aren't going to have a chance at a National Championship when they transfer up to FBS! Congrats to Carson, that's awesome.

Who has said that. Plenty of comments that the FCS programs that move up won't have a chance. And they don't. Not sure I have seenany about players.

[MTmadeCat]

Damn, there goes the argument that players aren't going to have a chance at a National Championship when they transfer up to FBS! Congrats to Carson, that's awesome.

There’s gonna be a lot of P4 football with former Cats balling on them next season. Even with MSU keeping a bunch of core guys. The program is

Shocking the number of Fresh., Rf., and Sophomore’s we have listed on the roster. The program is in great hands with Vigen/Herrin leading the charge!

[MSU01]

Damn, there goes the argument that players aren't going to have a chance at a National Championship when they transfer up to FBS! Congrats to Carson, that's awesome.

Who has said that. Plenty of comments that the FCS programs that move up won't have a chance. And they don't. Not sure I have seenany about players.

I don't have time to find it right now but someone literally made that comment the other day by listing the FBS programs that MSU players have transferred up to. Michigan State, Baylor, Cal, etc.

[grizzh8r]

This is and has always been very simple.

People need to understand that no matter what Jhase does, BBT is going to tell us that it is the most awesome, wonderful, perfect thing that a player could do. Because he’s not a Bobcat fan; he’s a fan of one player who was here for two years.

BBT needs to understand that the rest of us are actually fans of the team rather than expecting the whole forum to be the Jhase McMillan fan club.

Several things

1. Yes I'm a huge fan of the kid. I came here because of that kid and the potential I saw in him years ago. That block proved me right. He has always shown up in big time situations.

2. I literally could careless if you or anyone else becomes or is a fan of his. I'm not trying to convince anyone of anything. This is a cool board I like talking football and it's actually kinda fun doing it here. Because yall love football too. You and others have made comeback that are untrue about the kid and his family abs while they may feel it isn't worth speaking on I'll do it for them.

3. Jhase wasn't assured of a starting job next year... he started every game but the qtrs and semis THIS year. He graded out the highest, per his dad, every week. Yeah he would've been starting next year because he stayed pretty much every game this year.

4. I never said money didn't play a factor in the decision. I said it wasn't the DRIVING FORCE. I mentioned the money because it's inevitable and it IS a factor, but again to say it was THE factor is a flat out lie... coming from his dad.

Take the time to talk to the coaches about Jhase. That kid did EVERYTHING right while he was here. Fully invested, never missed a practice, if he missed workouts he made then up on his own, first in the meeting room, last to leave, sit in the front row, never missed a day of class, etc. I can tell you straight up you've got guys that are in the portal and still on the team that weren't as committed as he was. His family felt there were opportunities for a better situation for him so they sought it out and found it. You don't have to like it, I could careless. You can try to disparage his name and make him seem like money hungry troll, fine do that, it's your right. I'm here simply to say you're wrong. He isn't money hungry he's a young man with a smart family that wants the best for him and ucla is what was best for him right now. That family had nothing but great things to say about msu, the players, the coaches and the fans so yeah it kind of sucks for kid who is quiet doesn't do social media hardly at all and produced at a high level for your school to have shots taken at him about his level of loyalty and integrity.

I heard Lamson speak very highly of Jhase's work ethic, and that's awesome. The "shots" at him, by and large, are just disappointment based on hating losing quality players. Must here wish Jhase all the best and appreciate all he contributed.

You are very right and his family said as much. The kennel of gratitude by most peyote is very humbling and just reinforces what they've said from day 1...msu has an awesome fan base.

I hope you stick around @BobcatBuiltTexan, not only do I enjoy your knowledge, your typos have made me laugh any number of times!!

[tetoncat]

Damn, there goes the argument that players aren't going to have a chance at a National Championship when they transfer up to FBS! Congrats to Carson, that's awesome.

Who has said that. Plenty of comments that the FCS programs that move up won't have a chance. And they don't. Not sure I have seenany about players.

I don't have time to find it right now but someone literally made that comment the other day by listing the FBS programs that MSU players have transferred up to. Michigan State, Baylor, Cal, etc.

I have not seen those but with those programs they really don't have a chance currently it is great this year's group seems to be getting a chance. Just not sure you have a gotcha moment or what the purpose is.

[catatac]

This is and has always been very simple.

People need to understand that no matter what Jhase does, BBT is going to tell us that it is the most awesome, wonderful, perfect thing that a player could do. Because he’s not a Bobcat fan; he’s a fan of one player who was here for two years.

BBT needs to understand that the rest of us are actually fans of the team rather than expecting the whole forum to be the Jhase McMillan fan club.

Several things

1. Yes I'm a huge fan of the kid. I came here because of that kid and the potential I saw in him years ago. That block proved me right. He has always shown up in big time situations.

2. I literally could careless if you or anyone else becomes or is a fan of his. I'm not trying to convince anyone of anything. This is a cool board I like talking football and it's actually kinda fun doing it here. Because yall love football too. You and others have made comeback that are untrue about the kid and his family abs while they may feel it isn't worth speaking on I'll do it for them.

3. Jhase wasn't assured of a starting job next year... he started every game but the qtrs and semis THIS year. He graded out the highest, per his dad, every week. Yeah he would've been starting next year because he stayed pretty much every game this year.

4. I never said money didn't play a factor in the decision. I said it wasn't the DRIVING FORCE. I mentioned the money because it's inevitable and it IS a factor, but again to say it was THE factor is a flat out lie... coming from his dad.

Take the time to talk to the coaches about Jhase. That kid did EVERYTHING right while he was here. Fully invested, never missed a practice, if he missed workouts he made then up on his own, first in the meeting room, last to leave, sit in the front row, never missed a day of class, etc. I can tell you straight up you've got guys that are in the portal and still on the team that weren't as committed as he was. His family felt there were opportunities for a better situation for him so they sought it out and found it. You don't have to like it, I could careless. You can try to disparage his name and make him seem like money hungry troll, fine do that, it's your right. I'm here simply to say you're wrong. He isn't money hungry he's a young man with a smart family that wants the best for him and ucla is what was best for him right now. That family had nothing but great things to say about msu, the players, the coaches and the fans so yeah it kind of sucks for kid who is quiet doesn't do social media hardly at all and produced at a high level for your school to have shots taken at him about his level of loyalty and integrity.

I said earlier and I’ll say it again. I’m pumped for Jhase. The dude was incredible to watch all season. UCLA is a tremendous opportunity. MSU is better off with Jhase going to UCLA and doing well. I firmly believe without the portal, Jhase is never a Bobcat to begin with. I hope he kills it and Vigen can point to it during recruiting.

I know I started some of this back and forth when I commented about UCLA with... UGH. I definitely wasn't criticizing Jhase, or UCLA as an institution, I was more just commenting on the fact that they weren't very good at FBS football last year. Cats might have been able to beat them. Maybe they'll be better moving forward.

I totally get these kids doing what they can to improve their situations. I would just think a major factor in it would be to want to play for a winning program, as these kids are all super competitive.

[nanacat]

I know they all transferred with the intent to play, and were likely promised that, but which players, based on the teams they committed to, stand the best chance of seeing the field this fall? I don't follow the FBS so I'm not certain how many others are in the room they'll be in, what holes were left by players transferring out, etc.

[coloradocat]

This is and has always been very simple.

People need to understand that no matter what Jhase does, BBT is going to tell us that it is the most awesome, wonderful, perfect thing that a player could do. Because he’s not a Bobcat fan; he’s a fan of one player who was here for two years.

BBT needs to understand that the rest of us are actually fans of the team rather than expecting the whole forum to be the Jhase McMillan fan club.

Several things

1. Yes I'm a huge fan of the kid. I came here because of that kid and the potential I saw in him years ago. That block proved me right. He has always shown up in big time situations.

2. I literally could careless if you or anyone else becomes or is a fan of his. I'm not trying to convince anyone of anything. This is a cool board I like talking football and it's actually kinda fun doing it here. Because yall love football too. You and others have made comeback that are untrue about the kid and his family abs while they may feel it isn't worth speaking on I'll do it for them.

3. Jhase wasn't assured of a starting job next year... he started every game but the qtrs and semis THIS year. He graded out the highest, per his dad, every week. Yeah he would've been starting next year because he stayed pretty much every game this year.

4. I never said money didn't play a factor in the decision. I said it wasn't the DRIVING FORCE. I mentioned the money because it's inevitable and it IS a factor, but again to say it was THE factor is a flat out lie... coming from his dad.

Take the time to talk to the coaches about Jhase. That kid did EVERYTHING right while he was here. Fully invested, never missed a practice, if he missed workouts he made then up on his own, first in the meeting room, last to leave, sit in the front row, never missed a day of class, etc. I can tell you straight up you've got guys that are in the portal and still on the team that weren't as committed as he was. His family felt there were opportunities for a better situation for him so they sought it out and found it. You don't have to like it, I could careless. You can try to disparage his name and make him seem like money hungry troll, fine do that, it's your right. I'm here simply to say you're wrong. He isn't money hungry he's a young man with a smart family that wants the best for him and ucla is what was best for him right now. That family had nothing but great things to say about msu, the players, the coaches and the fans so yeah it kind of sucks for kid who is quiet doesn't do social media hardly at all and produced at a high level for your school to have shots taken at him about his level of loyalty and integrity.

I heard Lamson speak very highly of Jhase's work ethic, and that's awesome. The "shots" at him, by and large, are just disappointment based on hating losing quality players. Must here wish Jhase all the best and appreciate all he contributed.

You are very right and his family said as much. The kennel of gratitude by most peyote is very humbling and just reinforces what they've said from day 1...msu has an awesome fan base.

I hope you stick around @BobcatBuiltTexan, not only do I enjoy your knowledge, your typos have made me laugh any number of times!!

I agree on both counts!

I think we might still have at least one Texan on the roster (or if not we've got some new recruits coming in). Stick around and keep breaking down the defensive performance.

[kwcat]

I know they all transferred with the intent to play, and were likely promised that, but which players, based on the teams they committed to, stand the best chance of seeing the field this fall? I don't follow the FBS so I'm not certain how many others are in the room they'll be in, what holes were left by players transferring out, etc.

So far each of the players in the programs they transferred to can afford to be 3-D in quality players. I’m sure playing time is not a given, but apparently the coaching staff at the schools in which they are transferring to feel like they will compete. Won’t be the case for all of them though.

[BelligerentBobcat]

This is and has always been very simple.

People need to understand that no matter what Jhase does, BBT is going to tell us that it is the most awesome, wonderful, perfect thing that a player could do. Because he’s not a Bobcat fan; he’s a fan of one player who was here for two years.

BBT needs to understand that the rest of us are actually fans of the team rather than expecting the whole forum to be the Jhase McMillan fan club.

Several things

1. Yes I'm a huge fan of the kid. I came here because of that kid and the potential I saw in him years ago. That block proved me right. He has always shown up in big time situations.

2. I literally could careless if you or anyone else becomes or is a fan of his. I'm not trying to convince anyone of anything. This is a cool board I like talking football and it's actually kinda fun doing it here. Because yall love football too. You and others have made comeback that are untrue about the kid and his family abs while they may feel it isn't worth speaking on I'll do it for them.

3. Jhase wasn't assured of a starting job next year... he started every game but the qtrs and semis THIS year. He graded out the highest, per his dad, every week. Yeah he would've been starting next year because he stayed pretty much every game this year.

4. I never said money didn't play a factor in the decision. I said it wasn't the DRIVING FORCE. I mentioned the money because it's inevitable and it IS a factor, but again to say it was THE factor is a flat out lie... coming from his dad.

Take the time to talk to the coaches about Jhase. That kid did EVERYTHING right while he was here. Fully invested, never missed a practice, if he missed workouts he made then up on his own, first in the meeting room, last to leave, sit in the front row, never missed a day of class, etc. I can tell you straight up you've got guys that are in the portal and still on the team that weren't as committed as he was. His family felt there were opportunities for a better situation for him so they sought it out and found it. You don't have to like it, I could careless. You can try to disparage his name and make him seem like money hungry troll, fine do that, it's your right. I'm here simply to say you're wrong. He isn't money hungry he's a young man with a smart family that wants the best for him and ucla is what was best for him right now. That family had nothing but great things to say about msu, the players, the coaches and the fans so yeah it kind of sucks for kid who is quiet doesn't do social media hardly at all and produced at a high level for your school to have shots taken at him about his level of loyalty and integrity.

I said earlier and I’ll say it again. I’m pumped for Jhase. The dude was incredible to watch all season. UCLA is a tremendous opportunity. MSU is better off with Jhase going to UCLA and doing well. I firmly believe without the portal, Jhase is never a Bobcat to begin with. I hope he kills it and Vigen can point to it during recruiting.

I know I started some of this back and forth when I commented about UCLA with... UGH. I definitely wasn't criticizing Jhase, or UCLA as an institution, I was more just commenting on the fact that they weren't very good at FBS football last year. Cats might have been able to beat them. Maybe they'll be better moving forward.

I totally get these kids doing what they can to improve their situations. I would just think a major factor in it would be to want to play for a winning program, as these kids are all super competitive.

I didn’t see anybody criticize Jhase, his family, or say/imply that he was solely chasing money. Perhaps I missed it, but I’ve looked twice now and just don’t see it. It would be a real shame if that false rhetoric was shared to his family. Jhase did well here, and while disappointing that he’s leaving, definitely cemented himself in Bobcat history.

[kwcat]

A bit of a tangent, but when it comes to the discussion of moving on and playing pro football from the college level. It’s interesting to note that Seattle at the top of the NFC has eight players from the FCS, four from the Big Sky, and one from division two. On the active roster. Denver at the top of the AFC has six players from the FCS, one from the Big Sky and one from Wisconsin Whitewater, which I believe is division 2or3
As a comment on this, Efton Chisholm has a big play for New England and I believe the Chargers have Big Sky players on their roster as well

PS just counted New England has four players from the Big Sky on the roster
LA Chargers have three on their roster if you include division two Sioux Falls College.(I was wrong about the Big Sky, but two of the players are from the Missouri Valley.)
as an interesting. Sidenote Justin Herbert was on his way to Montana State following his brother Mitch to play football when Oregon stepped in and recruited him.
Bozeman native Will Dissly decided to play college at Washington, but is a Bozeman native

[Prodigal Cat]

[ADOKmt]

Why do our players like red teams so much? Just missing Colorado SOM in this graphic.