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[GoldstoneCat]

Anyone have a good big stick to poke MSU football with? See if its alive at all?

Careful, you're supposed to be excited about everything. Whenever someone leaves that just proves even more how great the program is doing. We'll pick up whatever we need in four months. Everyone is dying to come to Bozeman, just not yet.

Think it's somewhere in between. You don't need to be jacked that we lost good players and some coaches. But anyone paying attention knew that was going to be the case before the season even started. And next season too. And the season after that.

If I remember correctly, I don't recall being super busy during this time period last season either.

Bottom line is that if you truly believe in Vigen and this staff, they really haven't given any of us reason to think they don't know what they're doing. We'll add players, adjust our staff, and look forward to another promising season next year.

Correct. And if you don't have faith in Vigen knowing wtf he's about at this point, I dunno what's going to convince you. Modern college athletics is a big adjustment for fans at best and sucks at worst but we're in good hands.

[coloradocat]

Anyone have a good big stick to poke MSU football with? See if its alive at all?

Careful, you're supposed to be excited about everything. Whenever someone leaves that just proves even more how great the program is doing. We'll pick up whatever we need in four months. Everyone is dying to come to Bozeman, just not yet.

Think it's somewhere in between. You don't need to be jacked that we lost good players and some coaches. But anyone paying attention knew that was going to be the case before the season even started. And next season too. And the season after that.

If I remember correctly, I don't recall being super busy during this time period last season either.

Bottom line is that if you truly believe in Vigen and this staff, they really haven't given any of us reason to think they don't know what they're doing. We'll add players, adjust our staff, and look forward to another promising season next year.

Correct. And if you don't have faith in Vigen knowing wtf he's about at this point, I dunno what's going to convince you. Modern college athletics is a big adjustment for fans at best and sucks at worst but we're in good hands.

I have no problem with Vigen. We're in the best hands we've been in during my entire lifetime. I'm (mostly) just joking about how some people have hinted or outright said that we're close on signees/coaches and then nothing happens but we're just supposed to ignore that and go along with the newest idea that it's all by design and everything will get wrapped up after spring ball. And if you question any of that you're being impatient and irrational.

[ilovethecats]

Anyone have a good big stick to poke MSU football with? See if its alive at all?

Careful, you're supposed to be excited about everything. Whenever someone leaves that just proves even more how great the program is doing. We'll pick up whatever we need in four months. Everyone is dying to come to Bozeman, just not yet.

Think it's somewhere in between. You don't need to be jacked that we lost good players and some coaches. But anyone paying attention knew that was going to be the case before the season even started. And next season too. And the season after that.

If I remember correctly, I don't recall being super busy during this time period last season either.

Bottom line is that if you truly believe in Vigen and this staff, they really haven't given any of us reason to think they don't know what they're doing. We'll add players, adjust our staff, and look forward to another promising season next year.

Correct. And if you don't have faith in Vigen knowing wtf he's about at this point, I dunno what's going to convince you. Modern college athletics is a big adjustment for fans at best and sucks at worst but we're in good hands.

I have no problem with Vigen. We're in the best hands we've been in during my entire lifetime. I'm (mostly) just joking about how some people have hinted or outright said that we're close on signees/coaches and then nothing happens but we're just supposed to ignore that and go along with the newest idea that it's all by design and everything will get wrapped up after spring ball. And if you question any of that you're being impatient and irrational.

Just a friendly reminder that just because you can't read it on BN, does NOT mean that stuff isn't happening.....

[AFCAT]

Anyone have a good big stick to poke MSU football with? See if its alive at all?

Careful, you're supposed to be excited about everything. Whenever someone leaves that just proves even more how great the program is doing. We'll pick up whatever we need in four months. Everyone is dying to come to Bozeman, just not yet.

Think it's somewhere in between. You don't need to be jacked that we lost good players and some coaches. But anyone paying attention knew that was going to be the case before the season even started. And next season too. And the season after that.

If I remember correctly, I don't recall being super busy during this time period last season either.

Bottom line is that if you truly believe in Vigen and this staff, they really haven't given any of us reason to think they don't know what they're doing. We'll add players, adjust our staff, and look forward to another promising season next year.

Correct. And if you don't have faith in Vigen knowing wtf he's about at this point, I dunno what's going to convince you. Modern college athletics is a big adjustment for fans at best and sucks at worst but we're in good hands.

I have no problem with Vigen. We're in the best hands we've been in during my entire lifetime. I'm (mostly) just joking about how some people have hinted or outright said that we're close on signees/coaches and then nothing happens but we're just supposed to ignore that and go along with the newest idea that it's all by design and everything will get wrapped up after spring ball. And if you question any of that you're being impatient and irrational.

Just a friendly reminder that just because you can't read it on BN, does NOT mean that stuff isn't happening.....

I talked with Cat4Lyf on my sat phone and he said he saw Vigen vacationing in the Bahamas today. We are doomed.

[BelligerentBobcat]

Anyone have a good big stick to poke MSU football with? See if its alive at all?

Careful, you're supposed to be excited about everything. Whenever someone leaves that just proves even more how great the program is doing. We'll pick up whatever we need in four months. Everyone is dying to come to Bozeman, just not yet.

Think it's somewhere in between. You don't need to be jacked that we lost good players and some coaches. But anyone paying attention knew that was going to be the case before the season even started. And next season too. And the season after that.

If I remember correctly, I don't recall being super busy during this time period last season either.

Bottom line is that if you truly believe in Vigen and this staff, they really haven't given any of us reason to think they don't know what they're doing. We'll add players, adjust our staff, and look forward to another promising season next year.

Correct. And if you don't have faith in Vigen knowing wtf he's about at this point, I dunno what's going to convince you. Modern college athletics is a big adjustment for fans at best and sucks at worst but we're in good hands.

I have no problem with Vigen. We're in the best hands we've been in during my entire lifetime. I'm (mostly) just joking about how some people have hinted or outright said that we're close on signees/coaches and then nothing happens but we're just supposed to ignore that and go along with the newest idea that it's all by design and everything will get wrapped up after spring ball. And if you question any of that you're being impatient and irrational.

There was a dead period for visits. Heaven forbid you wait a week. Realistically, most visits happen on the weekend. That’s likely when you’ll get news. And guess what? Even if nothing is announced, we know they’re going to sign players because they’ve proven they’re not incompetent morons.

Nobody is saying everything is all good, and perfect, and ideal. Some of us are just pushing back on the idea that the sky is falling.

[coloradocat]

Anyone have a good big stick to poke MSU football with? See if its alive at all?

Careful, you're supposed to be excited about everything. Whenever someone leaves that just proves even more how great the program is doing. We'll pick up whatever we need in four months. Everyone is dying to come to Bozeman, just not yet.

Think it's somewhere in between. You don't need to be jacked that we lost good players and some coaches. But anyone paying attention knew that was going to be the case before the season even started. And next season too. And the season after that.

If I remember correctly, I don't recall being super busy during this time period last season either.

Bottom line is that if you truly believe in Vigen and this staff, they really haven't given any of us reason to think they don't know what they're doing. We'll add players, adjust our staff, and look forward to another promising season next year.

Correct. And if you don't have faith in Vigen knowing wtf he's about at this point, I dunno what's going to convince you. Modern college athletics is a big adjustment for fans at best and sucks at worst but we're in good hands.

I have no problem with Vigen. We're in the best hands we've been in during my entire lifetime. I'm (mostly) just joking about how some people have hinted or outright said that we're close on signees/coaches and then nothing happens but we're just supposed to ignore that and go along with the newest idea that it's all by design and everything will get wrapped up after spring ball. And if you question any of that you're being impatient and irrational.

Just a friendly reminder that just because you can't read it on BN, does NOT mean that stuff isn't happening.....

I talked with Cat4Lyf on my sat phone and he said he saw Vigen vacationing in the Bahamas today. We are doomed.

Thanks for the input.

[GoldstoneCat]

Anyone have a good big stick to poke MSU football with? See if its alive at all?

Careful, you're supposed to be excited about everything. Whenever someone leaves that just proves even more how great the program is doing. We'll pick up whatever we need in four months. Everyone is dying to come to Bozeman, just not yet.

Think it's somewhere in between. You don't need to be jacked that we lost good players and some coaches. But anyone paying attention knew that was going to be the case before the season even started. And next season too. And the season after that.

If I remember correctly, I don't recall being super busy during this time period last season either.

Bottom line is that if you truly believe in Vigen and this staff, they really haven't given any of us reason to think they don't know what they're doing. We'll add players, adjust our staff, and look forward to another promising season next year.

Correct. And if you don't have faith in Vigen knowing wtf he's about at this point, I dunno what's going to convince you. Modern college athletics is a big adjustment for fans at best and sucks at worst but we're in good hands.

I have no problem with Vigen. We're in the best hands we've been in during my entire lifetime. I'm (mostly) just joking about how some people have hinted or outright said that we're close on signees/coaches and then nothing happens but we're just supposed to ignore that and go along with the newest idea that it's all by design and everything will get wrapped up after spring ball. And if you question any of that you're being impatient and irrational.

Oh for sure. I hear you. And it's frustrating to feel in the dark. But I do think we're going to be happy with the results at the end of this quiet period. I know nothing but trying to trust the process.

[MTnative]

Anyone have a good big stick to poke MSU football with? See if its alive at all?

Careful, you're supposed to be excited about everything. Whenever someone leaves that just proves even more how great the program is doing. We'll pick up whatever we need in four months. Everyone is dying to come to Bozeman, just not yet.

Think it's somewhere in between. You don't need to be jacked that we lost good players and some coaches. But anyone paying attention knew that was going to be the case before the season even started. And next season too. And the season after that.

If I remember correctly, I don't recall being super busy during this time period last season either.

Bottom line is that if you truly believe in Vigen and this staff, they really haven't given any of us reason to think they don't know what they're doing. We'll add players, adjust our staff, and look forward to another promising season next year.

Correct. And if you don't have faith in Vigen knowing wtf he's about at this point, I dunno what's going to convince you. Modern college athletics is a big adjustment for fans at best and sucks at worst but we're in good hands.

I have no problem with Vigen. We're in the best hands we've been in during my entire lifetime. I'm (mostly) just joking about how some people have hinted or outright said that we're close on signees/coaches and then nothing happens but we're just supposed to ignore that and go along with the newest idea that it's all by design and everything will get wrapped up after spring ball. And if you question any of that you're being impatient and irrational.

Just a friendly reminder that just because you can't read it on BN, does NOT mean that stuff isn't happening.....

Then why is it happening everywhere else?

[MSU01]

Anyone have a good big stick to poke MSU football with? See if its alive at all?

Careful, you're supposed to be excited about everything. Whenever someone leaves that just proves even more how great the program is doing. We'll pick up whatever we need in four months. Everyone is dying to come to Bozeman, just not yet.

Think it's somewhere in between. You don't need to be jacked that we lost good players and some coaches. But anyone paying attention knew that was going to be the case before the season even started. And next season too. And the season after that.

If I remember correctly, I don't recall being super busy during this time period last season either.

Bottom line is that if you truly believe in Vigen and this staff, they really haven't given any of us reason to think they don't know what they're doing. We'll add players, adjust our staff, and look forward to another promising season next year.

Correct. And if you don't have faith in Vigen knowing wtf he's about at this point, I dunno what's going to convince you. Modern college athletics is a big adjustment for fans at best and sucks at worst but we're in good hands.

I have no problem with Vigen. We're in the best hands we've been in during my entire lifetime. I'm (mostly) just joking about how some people have hinted or outright said that we're close on signees/coaches and then nothing happens but we're just supposed to ignore that and go along with the newest idea that it's all by design and everything will get wrapped up after spring ball. And if you question any of that you're being impatient and irrational.

Just a friendly reminder that just because you can't read it on BN, does NOT mean that stuff isn't happening.....

Then why is it happening everywhere else?

Largely because their seasons were over weeks or months before MSU's was, nor did most of those schools sign an incoming class of 26 high school players like MSU did.

[msugr8]

Exactly. Everyone needs to trust the process and our coaches. We’re going to be just fine.

[coloradocat]

Anyone have a good big stick to poke MSU football with? See if its alive at all?

Careful, you're supposed to be excited about everything. Whenever someone leaves that just proves even more how great the program is doing. We'll pick up whatever we need in four months. Everyone is dying to come to Bozeman, just not yet.

Think it's somewhere in between. You don't need to be jacked that we lost good players and some coaches. But anyone paying attention knew that was going to be the case before the season even started. And next season too. And the season after that.

If I remember correctly, I don't recall being super busy during this time period last season either.

Bottom line is that if you truly believe in Vigen and this staff, they really haven't given any of us reason to think they don't know what they're doing. We'll add players, adjust our staff, and look forward to another promising season next year.

Correct. And if you don't have faith in Vigen knowing wtf he's about at this point, I dunno what's going to convince you. Modern college athletics is a big adjustment for fans at best and sucks at worst but we're in good hands.

I have no problem with Vigen. We're in the best hands we've been in during my entire lifetime. I'm (mostly) just joking about how some people have hinted or outright said that we're close on signees/coaches and then nothing happens but we're just supposed to ignore that and go along with the newest idea that it's all by design and everything will get wrapped up after spring ball. And if you question any of that you're being impatient and irrational.

Just a friendly reminder that just because you can't read it on BN, does NOT mean that stuff isn't happening.....

Then why is it happening everywhere else?

Largely because their seasons were over weeks or months before MSU's was, nor did most of those schools sign an incoming class of 26 high school players like MSU did.

So our recruiting department took the winter break off and it doesn't matter anyway because we'll just fill all the empty roster spots with hs players and don't need transfers? Ok.

I don't mean to be snarky to you in particular but it seems like there are a lot more excuses than explanations. Last week was all about how the world is ending and this week most of BN has swung in the complete opposite direction to say that this was always the plan and just trust the process.

[MSU01]

So our recruiting department took the winter break off and it doesn't matter anyway because we'll just fill all the empty roster spots with hs players and don't need transfers? Ok.

I don't mean to be snarky to you in particular but it seems like there are a lot more excuses than explanations. Last week was all about how the world is ending and this week most of BN has swung in the complete opposite direction to say that this was always the plan and just trust the process.

I can't speak for others but for those of us who have been paying attention to the roster numbers it isn't a surprise that there haven't been any incoming transfers so far. People were very emotional after the massive disappointment last Monday and it's only natural that we can view the situation more rationally as time passes. And it's not excuses, it's simple math as the number of incoming players will need to equal the number of outgoing players and MSU signed significantly more incoming freshmen than the number of graduating seniors we knew would be done after this season. Most of the transfers will have their depth chart spot taken by players who are already on the roster, although there will undoubtedly be a limited number of transfers brought in at specific areas of need. We'd all probably feel a little better if MSU had signed one or two incoming guys already, but the fact that they haven't also shouldn't be a cause for serious concern.

[Cataholic]

Anyone have a good big stick to poke MSU football with? See if its alive at all?

Careful, you're supposed to be excited about everything. Whenever someone leaves that just proves even more how great the program is doing. We'll pick up whatever we need in four months. Everyone is dying to come to Bozeman, just not yet.

Think it's somewhere in between. You don't need to be jacked that we lost good players and some coaches. But anyone paying attention knew that was going to be the case before the season even started. And next season too. And the season after that.

If I remember correctly, I don't recall being super busy during this time period last season either.

Bottom line is that if you truly believe in Vigen and this staff, they really haven't given any of us reason to think they don't know what they're doing. We'll add players, adjust our staff, and look forward to another promising season next year.

Correct. And if you don't have faith in Vigen knowing wtf he's about at this point, I dunno what's going to convince you. Modern college athletics is a big adjustment for fans at best and sucks at worst but we're in good hands.

I have no problem with Vigen. We're in the best hands we've been in during my entire lifetime. I'm (mostly) just joking about how some people have hinted or outright said that we're close on signees/coaches and then nothing happens but we're just supposed to ignore that and go along with the newest idea that it's all by design and everything will get wrapped up after spring ball. And if you question any of that you're being impatient and irrational.

Just a friendly reminder that just because you can't read it on BN, does NOT mean that stuff isn't happening.....

Then why is it happening everywhere else?

Largely because their seasons were over weeks or months before MSU's was, nor did most of those schools sign an incoming class of 26 high school players like MSU did.

So our recruiting department took the winter break off and it doesn't matter anyway because we'll just fill all the empty roster spots with hs players and don't need transfers? Ok.

I don't mean to be snarky to you in particular but it seems like there are a lot more excuses than explanations. Last week was all about how the world is ending and this week most of BN has swung in the complete opposite direction to say that this was always the plan and just trust the process.

Could be the staff was getting ready for a big game while other teams season had ended.

I have to tell you though, your rants have really gotten old. Just spitballing, but you might account for 20% of the posts of this thread. We get your position. It has really gotten old.

[Helcat72]

Maybe it's better to wait until after spring ball when Power 4 has to cut their rosters down. There might be some good players available that aren't now.

[allcat]

Exactly. Everyone needs to trust the process and our coaches. We’re going to be just fine.

I find this statement kind of silly. I remember being at the official stadium for Portland State football, talking to the dad of a Portland receiver. The kid looked pretty good and I told the dad that I thought the kid would really shine if he would have been at Eastern. The dad just the kid had to trust the process, things would get better. This was maybe 10 years ago. My guess is that Barney still tells them to trust the process.

[TomCat88]

When MSU lost every OL except frosh center Perkins in 2021. No one, absolutely no one, thought MSU’s offensive line would be anywhere near as good as it was in 2022.

The new starters at the beginning of the season were:
JT Reed (2021 JC transfer; became 3rd team all BSC in ‘22)
Cole Sain (2020 JC transfer)
Marcus Wehr (moved to OL in ‘22; injured in 7th game; came to MSU out of HS)
Rush Reimer (came to MSU out of HS; filled for 4 starts in ‘21; came to msu out of HS)

*jacob Kettles (replaced Wehr; came to MSU out of HS)
*Omar Aigbedion (played in all 14 games; started vs Weber in regular season game; came to MSU out of HS)

The only player that came in after 2021 season was Reed. He actually committed to MSU in 2020, but went JC. He wasn’t a drop down. Came to MSU from San Mateo JC.

[msugr8]

Silly if we are discussing Portland State but we were not. The complete body of work for MSU led by Vigen is very impressive. I have a high level of trust in the process.

[msugr8]

Silly if we are discussing Portland State but we were not. The complete body of work for MSU led by Vigen is very impressive. I have a high level of trust in the process.

[BelligerentBobcat]

MSU lost every OL except frosh center Perkins. No one, absolutely no one, thought MSU’s offensive line would be anywhere near as good as it was in 2022.

The new starters at the beginning of the season were:
JT Reed (2021 JC transfer; became 3rd team all BSC in ‘22)
Cole Sain (2020 JC transfer)
Marcus Wehr (moved to OL in ‘22; injured in 7th game; came to MSU out of HS)
Rush Reimer (came to MSU out of HS; filled for 4 starts in ‘21; came to msu out of HS)

*jacob Kettles (replaced Wehr; came to MSU out of HS)
*Omar Aigbedion (played in all 14 games; started vs Weber in regular season game; came to MSU out of HS)

The only player that came in after 2021 season was Reed. He actually committed to MSU in 2020, but went JC. He wasn’t a drop down. Came to MSU from San Mateo JC.

I remember hearing that a converted defensive lineman who couldn’t get any playing time was running with the 1’s and thinking we were in big trouble. Shows what I know!

[ilovethecats]

Anyone have a good big stick to poke MSU football with? See if its alive at all?

Careful, you're supposed to be excited about everything. Whenever someone leaves that just proves even more how great the program is doing. We'll pick up whatever we need in four months. Everyone is dying to come to Bozeman, just not yet.

Think it's somewhere in between. You don't need to be jacked that we lost good players and some coaches. But anyone paying attention knew that was going to be the case before the season even started. And next season too. And the season after that.

If I remember correctly, I don't recall being super busy during this time period last season either.

Bottom line is that if you truly believe in Vigen and this staff, they really haven't given any of us reason to think they don't know what they're doing. We'll add players, adjust our staff, and look forward to another promising season next year.

Correct. And if you don't have faith in Vigen knowing wtf he's about at this point, I dunno what's going to convince you. Modern college athletics is a big adjustment for fans at best and sucks at worst but we're in good hands.

I have no problem with Vigen. We're in the best hands we've been in during my entire lifetime. I'm (mostly) just joking about how some people have hinted or outright said that we're close on signees/coaches and then nothing happens but we're just supposed to ignore that and go along with the newest idea that it's all by design and everything will get wrapped up after spring ball. And if you question any of that you're being impatient and irrational.

Just a friendly reminder that just because you can't read it on BN, does NOT mean that stuff isn't happening.....

Then why is it happening everywhere else?

Why is what happening everywhere else? Message board chatter? That is exactly my point. Just because you all don't have all the answers when you want on BobcatNation doesn't mean:

Staff isn't recruiting players and likely has a great idea of who they are targeting and feel good getting

Vigen isn't solidifying his staff

They aren't active in the portal

NIL isn't doing what it should

Donations and exciting stuff isn't happening

Sure some message boards are very active with portal players. Doesn't mean anything. May work out, may not. But not every team in the country needs the same amount of players or the same position players. So it means nothing for us. Aside from one other team, no one else was still playing less than two weeks ago. Many teams didn't sign a high school class as big as ours. There are a plethora of reasons why some of you aren't getting the information you so desperately want.

So my point stands. Just because you're not getting all the info you want on this message board, does NOT mean that there isn't a lot happening within the program right now.