The Bobcat Nation

Posted: **Tue Dec 14, 2004 9:20 am**

Today's Great Falls Tribune reports (no online edition) that Chase Gazzaro and Jeff Hansen from CMR have verballed to MSU. Chase is an All-State linebacker, punt and kick returner, and Jeff is an All-State Offensive Tackle.

G Falls Cats...give us scouting reports.

Posted: **Tue Dec 14, 2004 9:34 am**

Chronicle on recruits and UNC:

http://bozemandailychronicle.com/articl ... ansion.txt

Posted: **Tue Dec 14, 2004 9:46 am**

Hansen is 6'4 255lbs, and Gazzerro is 5'11 190. Both were first team All-State selections.

Posted: **Tue Dec 14, 2004 10:19 am**

........ but you know they would have been Griz if they were reall d-1aa players('8)')

Posted: **Tue Dec 14, 2004 10:23 am**

wbtfg wrote:Hansen is 6'4 255lbs, and Gazzerro is 5'11 190. Both were first team All-State selections.

Hansen would right now be our biggest D-lineman at 255 - even if he's slated for the OL. I like the verbals, anytime MSU can get CMR kids is a good thing.

Posted: **Tue Dec 14, 2004 11:49 am**

Cat Pride wrote:
wbtfg wrote:Hansen is 6'4 255lbs, and Gazzerro is 5'11 190. Both were first team All-State selections.
Hansen would right now be our biggest D-lineman at 255 - even if he's slated for the OL. I like the verbals, anytime MSU can get CMR kids is a good thing.

Rogers is 275, O'tool 272, Papich 260, Matakais 258 so he would be in the middle of the mix weight wise at DL position. Papich and Matakis will probably be about 5-10 pounds heavier by next year as well I bet.

Posted: **Tue Dec 14, 2004 12:05 pm**

Anyone heard anything about that Mullins (LB) from CMR. Where's he going?

Posted: **Tue Dec 14, 2004 12:07 pm**

CARDIAC_CATS wrote:Rogers is 275, O'tool 272, Papich 260, Matakais 258 so he would be in the middle of the mix weight wise at DL position. Papich and Matakis will probably be about 5-10 pounds heavier by next year as well I bet.

Thanks for the correction Cardiac. Those weights make my day. We might actually have some size on the DL next year. I've heard rumors of the Cats going after William Kofe again. Anybody know whats up? If I remember right, he was going to be a stud before he left on his mission.

Posted: **Tue Dec 14, 2004 12:13 pm**

Thanks for the correction Cardiac. Those weights make my day. We might actually have some size on the DL next year. I've heard rumors of the Cats going after William Kofe again. Anybody know whats up? If I remember right, he was going to be a stud before he left on his mission.

On Kramer's radio show last week, he said that he thought we had a verbal from a JC DL, who is very familiar with the MSU program. I would assume that would be either Koffe or Eric Laumitilla (another promising young DL who left for a mission trip).

I would also like to see Brandon Hoffenbacker out of Kalispell in the middle of that D Line as well.

Posted: **Tue Dec 14, 2004 12:22 pm**

wbtfg wrote:On Kramer's radio show last week, he said that he thought we had a verbal from a JC DL, who is very familiar with the MSU program. I would assume that would be either Koffe or Eric Laumitilla (another promising young DL who left for a mission trip).

I would also like to see Brandon Hoffenbacker out of Kalispell in the middle of that D Line as well.

Excellent! I'd love to have Kofe back, and Laumitilla would be great too. As for Hoffenbacker, I've heard he is struggling to even graduate. If he does, he has offers from big time schools on the east and west coast.

Posted: **Tue Dec 14, 2004 1:13 pm**

Rumor...ok it was on TV last night that Jamie Green from Billings Senior 6 foot 3 Wideout will be a cat. He sounded disapointed the Griz didn't contact him so the Griz may pull another Carlson on this kid.

From what I've seen he has good speed for a Montana kid.'

Edit " They way it sounds Kramer might have his best class of Montana kids ever"

Posted: **Tue Dec 14, 2004 1:34 pm**

According to Rivals, Mullins has 'Medium' interest in Oregon, North Texas and TCU. No offers or visits as of yet. He would look good as a Bobcat.

Speaking of Great Falls native tight ends, has anyone heard anything of Goodman since he went to UDub? I know he was going to be out the whole year anyway but things aren't exactly looking great at Washington lately. I wonder if there is any chance of him coming back to MSU. Just wishful thinking I suppose.

Posted: **Tue Dec 14, 2004 1:43 pm**

both kids are very excited to be cats...

hanson has always wanted to be a cat

talking to a good source hanson is said to be the best lineman they have had in 10 years. he is a very smart kid book wise which is a plus.

i heard they are looking at playing chase at linebacker..i thought he might be a hard hitting safety though..seems to have a great nose for the ball and can also run

word is he is the only kid in cmr history to do the following in one season..return a punt, kick and pick in the same year...also add in he is a great running back as proven by the state chipper

as for mullins he is weighing his options..very book smart kid who is also looking at the ivy league

Posted: **Tue Dec 14, 2004 2:14 pm**

jagur1 wrote:Rumor...ok it was on TV last night that Jamie Green from Billings Senior 6 foot 3 Wideout will be a cat. He sounded disapointed the Griz didn't contact him so the Griz may pull another Carlson on this kid. From what I've seen he has good speed for a Montana kid.'

Edit " They way it sounds Kramer might have his best class of Montana kids ever"

Why is it that every MT kid worth a darn that MSU signs are disappointed that UM didnt offer them?

As for Kramer's best MT recruiting ever.....I will believe it when I see them as sophs playing.

Posted: **Tue Dec 14, 2004 2:15 pm**

goodman is at a juco in seattle

he is hoping to get to udub..i think he is planning on playing DE if it works out

i would love to see him back at bozo..taking over for blake...but do not hold your breath...in all our talks that has never come up and i really do not even mention it

Posted: **Tue Dec 14, 2004 2:18 pm**

gfallscat wrote:goodman is at a juco in seattle

he is hoping to get to udub..i think he is planning on playing DE if it works out

i would love to see him back at bozo..taking over for blake...but do not hold your breath...in all our talks that has never come up and i really do not even mention it

I hear the exact same thing. DE or OT if Jason is going to see the field at UW. Too slow for a TE in the Pac-10.

Posted: **Tue Dec 14, 2004 2:24 pm**

Cat Pride: I was shocked the TV guy even asked him. "Did you hear from the U of M" This was right after the Kid listed who had contacted him.

Posted: **Tue Dec 14, 2004 2:30 pm**

Here's a list of the AA All-State team:

AA All-State

OFFENSE

First Team

Tight ends-Kevin Klaboe, Billings West, 6-1, 215, sr; Andy Barham, Bozeman, 6-4, 220, sr.

Tackles-Brad Sternberg, Helena, 6-4, 260, jr; Jeff Hansen, Great Falls Russell, 6-4, 255, sr.

Guards-Nate Besich, Great Falls Russell, 6-0, 225, sr; Chris Bechtold, Billings West, 6-2, 235, sr; Pat Pitman, Billings Skyview, 6-0, 235, sr.

Centers-Dusty DeBoer, Bozeman, 6-1, 265, sr; Cory Sonneman, Billings Skyview, 6-1, 260, sr.

Wide receivers-Ty Palmer, Missoula Big Sky, 6-3, 200, sr; Dylan Steigers, Missoula Sentinel, 5-11, 175, jr; Derek Green, Billings Senior, 6-3, 175, sr; Mike Guelff, Billings West, 5-6, 140, sr.

Fullback-Shawn Lebsock, Billings Skyview, 6-0, 220, sr.

Running backs-Drew Savage, Great Falls Russell, 5-11, 160, jr; Sean Hanrahan, Bozeman, 6-0, 190, sr; Derek Maciel, Billings Skyview, 5-8, 170, sr.

Quarterbacks-Shan Scott, Billings Skyview, 6-2, 185, sr; Mark Desin, Billings Senior, 5-11, 180, jr.

Punter-Eric Fisher, Billings West, 6-2, 190, sr.

Kicker-Luke McKinley, Great Falls Russell, 5-10, 170, sr.

Second Team

Tight ends-Jace Palmer, Missoula Big Sky, 6-3, 200, sr; Brandon Day, Helena, 6-1, 190, sr; Sam Urlacher, Billings Skyview, 6-1, 190, sr.

Tackles-Dan Compton, Missoula Big Sky, 6-3, 235, sr; Ty Walk, Billings Skyview, 6-4, 280, jr; Ben Schmidt, Butte, 6-2, 210, sr.

Guards-Matt Hustad, Helena, 6-5, 250, soph; Rich Taylor, 5-10, 235, sr; Nick Lebsock, Billings Skyview, 6-1, 205, jr; David Lambers, 6-0, 240, sr.

Centers-Paul Klaboe, Billings West, 6-1, 200, jr; Colter Nuanez, Missoula Big Sky, 6-0, 230, sr.

Wide receivers-Steve Sloan, Billings Senior, 6-1, 190, sr; Jon Jourdonnais, Butte, 6-2, 190, sr; Jack McGillis, Missoula Hellgate, 6-5, 190, sr; Jordan Myer, Missoula Sentinel, 5-11, 170, sr.

Fullback-Brad Gilchrist, Bozeman, 5-9, 205, jr.

Running backs-Tyson Bogumill, Helena, 5-8, 170, jr; Carter McGrath, Missoula Big Sky, 5-8, 180, sr; Jordan Clary, Butte, 6-1, 190, sr.

Quarterbacks-Tom Langan, Missoula Big Sky, 6-1, 185, sr; Andrew Selle, Billings West, 6-2, 195, jr.

Punter-Garrett Thompson, Great Falls Russell, 6-2, 205, sr.

Kickers-Paul Morse, Missoula Big Sky, 6-5, 180, jr; Eric Fisher, Billings West, 6-2, 190, sr.

DEFENSE

First Team

Ends-Garrett Thompson, Great Falls Russell, 6-2, 205, sr; Joe Schreibeis, Billings West, 6-4, 210, sr; Andy Barham, Bozeman, 6-4, 220, sr.

Linemen-Cory Richardson, Billings Skyview, 6-0, 225, sr; Nate Jones, Great Falls, 6-1, 245, sr; Brandon Hoffenbacker, Kalispell, 6-4, 275, sr.

Inside linebackers-Austin Mullins, Great Falls Russell, 6-2, 230, sr; Kevin Klaboe, Billings West, 6-1, 215, sr; Shawn Lebsock, Billings Skyview, 6-0, 220, sr.

Outside linebackers-Chase Gazzerro, Great Falls Russell, 5-11, 190, sr; Brandon Day, Helena, 6-1, 190, sr; Dane Fletcher, Bozeman, 6-2, 200, sr; Jace Palmer, Missoula Big Sky, 6-3, 200, sr.

Cornerbacks-Eric Huebner, Great Falls Russell, 5-11, 165, sr; Andy Roberts, Billings West, 5-10, 170, sr; Braxton Thelen, Billings Skyview, 6-0, 160, sr.

Safeties-Matt Pancich, Great Falls Russell, 5-8, 160, sr; Ty Palmer, Missoula Big Sky, 6-3, 200, sr.

Punt returner-Chase Gazzerro, Great Falls Russell, 5-11, 190, sr.

Kickoff returner-Chase Gazzerro, Great Falls Russell, 5-11, 190, sr; Tyson Bogumill, Helena, 5-8, 170, jr.

Second Team

Ends-Sam Urlacher, Billings Skyview, 6-1, 190, sr; Jake Thares, Great Falls Russell, 6-0, 205, sr.

Linemen-David Lambers, Bozeman, 6-0, 240, sr; Kellen Mickelson, Missoula Hellgate, 6-3, 230, sr; Dan Compton, Missoula Big Sky, 6-3, 235, sr.

Inside linebackers-Jace Lyons, Missoula Sentinel, 6-0, 215, sr; Dustin O'Connell, Helena Capital, 6-3, 200, jr; Dan Mathes, Great Falls, 6-3, 220, sr; Mike Keyser, Bozeman, 5-11, 205, sr; Nick Lamb, Billings Skyview, 5-10, 180, jr.

Outside linebackers-Jeff Price, Billings Skyview, 6-1, 180, sr; Jake Beck, Great Falls Russell, 5-10, 185, sr; Joe Binkoski, Billings Skyview, 5-9, 150, sr.

Cornerbacks-Ryan Dennehy, Butte, 5-11, 180, sr; Aaron Merrick, Butte, 6-0, 165, sr.

Safeties-Kelton Munson, Billings West; Clancy Marks, Missoula Big Sky.

Punt returner-Carter McGrath, Missoula Big Sky, 5-8, 180, sr.

Kickoff returner-Dylan Steigers, Missoula Sentinel, 5-10, 175, jr.

I assume that "Jamie Green" is the same person as Derek Green????

Also, I know that Brad Sternberg (1st team Jr. OT out of Helena High) is a HUGE Bobcat fan, and I expect that we will be hearing about him verbaling around this time next year...hopefully the coaches know this as well.

Posted: **Tue Dec 14, 2004 3:23 pm**

wbtfg wrote: OFFENSE

First Team

Tight ends-Kevin Klaboe, Billings West, 6-1, 215, sr; Andy Barham, Bozeman, 6-4, 220, sr.

DEFENSE

First Team

Ends-Garrett Thompson, Great Falls Russell, 6-2, 205, sr; Joe Schreibeis, Billings West, 6-4, 210, sr; Andy Barham, Bozeman, 6-4, 220, sr.

Inside linebackers-Austin Mullins, Great Falls Russell, 6-2, 230, sr; Kevin Klaboe, Billings West, 6-1, 215, sr; Shawn Lebsock, Billings Skyview, 6-0, 220, sr.

Outside linebackers-Chase Gazzerro, Great Falls Russell, 5-11, 190, sr; Brandon Day, Helena, 6-1, 190, sr; Dane Fletcher, Bozeman, 6-2, 200, sr; Jace Palmer, Missoula Big Sky, 6-3, 200, sr.

Klaboe, Barham and Fletcher are also being courted by the Cats.

Posted: **Tue Dec 14, 2004 3:27 pm**

Best Montana class ever! Are you on drugs? You have two committments from two players that were not recruited by the Griz, doesn't mean they can't or won't play, but let's see down the road what type of players they end up being.

I think your comment was an insult to the likes of Ione, Clark, Turnquist, Elliot, Marudas, Mollahan, O'Connor, N. Smith and many others.

When Kramer beats Montana on couple all-big sky players then you will a great class.

The Bobcat Nation

2 football verbal commits from Great Falls

2 football verbal commits from Great Falls