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[Lord Vigo]

Maybe bigger offers will come in, but Powdrell leaving for G5 is so lame.

SO lame....

Everybody see that me and Colter are besties now?

nbd…

[SparkCat]

So Vim, can you at least give us a hint of what you've heard?

I'm not Vim, but the Stanford transfer QB Justin Lamson is following and being followed by multiple MSU coaches, players, and media members on Twitter/X. Won't be surprised if he's the first domino to fall in terms of incoming transfer players.

Looks like he was primarily used as a wildcat QB for Stanford this year and holds the single season QB rushing TD record for Stanford. He was offered by Boise State, Syracuse, Louisville and yes Montana State out of HS. Looks like a TD machine. Could he be the Sean Chambers to Chance Wilson or are we not going back there?

I doubt MSU goes back to the two QB thing but we will see. Lamson threw a decent amount at Stanford without too much success, but coming to an FCS school with a great offensive line and run game could help a lot. Tommy was throwing to a lot of wide open receivers this year as teams sold out to stop the run.

Would not surprise me in the least if we go back to some version of a two quarterback system. At least on short yardages

Maybe we can have one where we go with whatever QB Vigen is feeling for that day.

[liqud360]

Adam Jones is following him, and AJ dosent follow anybody that ain’t down with the Blue&Gold

[catzz]

So Vim, can you at least give us a hint of what you've heard?

I'm not Vim, but the Stanford transfer QB Justin Lamson is following and being followed by multiple MSU coaches, players, and media members on Twitter/X. Won't be surprised if he's the first domino to fall in terms of incoming transfer players.

Looks like he was primarily used as a wildcat QB for Stanford this year and holds the single season QB rushing TD record for Stanford. He was offered by Boise State, Syracuse, Louisville and yes Montana State out of HS. Looks like a TD machine. Could he be the Sean Chambers to Chance Wilson or are we not going back there?

I doubt MSU goes back to the two QB thing but we will see. Lamson threw a decent amount at Stanford without too much success, but coming to an FCS school with a great offensive line and run game could help a lot. Tommy was throwing to a lot of wide open receivers this year as teams sold out to stop the run.

Would not surprise me in the least if we go back to some version of a two quarterback system. At least on short yardages

Maybe we can have one where we go with whatever QB Vigen is feeling for that day.

Haha that’s some good stuff Sparkcat!

[nanacat]

So Vim, can you at least give us a hint of what you've heard?

I'm not Vim, but the Stanford transfer QB Justin Lamson is following and being followed by multiple MSU coaches, players, and media members on Twitter/X. Won't be surprised if he's the first domino to fall in terms of incoming transfer players.

I'm not picky, anyone with some info is good enough for me Thanks!

[PapaG]

Well honestly not surprised. Sanstead has the job, deserves the job. and they brought in a high school kicker too for backup.

“Don’t need him so it’s OK to transfer.”

[nanacat]

Well honestly not surprised. Sanstead has the job, deserves the job. and they brought in a high school kicker too for backup.

“Don’t need him so it’s OK to transfer.”

I realize that came out much more harsh than intended. What I meant to say was it was understandable he was transferring due to wanting to play and with Sanstead and the 2 kickers recruited, he wasn't going to get that at MSU.

That said, I read a really good article about Casey and really respected his perspective. He has a good attitude about his time as a Bobcat, was very hopeful he was going to win that starting spot after regaining his confidence during the summer, and then was injured. Feel bad for the kid honestly. But he's excited to play at home with former HS classmates. He still needs to win the job though, no guarantees.

[PapaG]

Well Bobcat Nation, we may be entering another era of the dark ages. Dudes leaving left and right, and coaching staff can’t bring in a single player. What a joke.

We literally haven't even got to our player addition part of the off-season ladies and gentlemen. We are a week from the title game. People have every right to be upset but this is how these things go now.

Polidore, Johnson, and Powdrell leaving takes top talent away from the secondary but we've recruited well there and in high volume. Buckle in and let's at least see who we have added by signing day. SDSU just added like 5 dropdown FBS players. I'm not too concerned.

Better get started on the "player addition" part of your post quickly or we'll be on the outside looking in...

Right, what we have like a 1.5 days for incoming announcements for Spring Ball. Looking back I really screwed myself out of using a medical when I could have or not transferring to Oregon, but then I thought it was freaking awesome that I got an education paid for.

You could have received a free year of grad school and played football for Oregon and you didn’t even try to get a medical waiver for the extra year of eligibility? Huh, who advised you against it?

[SparkCat]

Well Bobcat Nation, we may be entering another era of the dark ages. Dudes leaving left and right, and coaching staff can’t bring in a single player. What a joke.

We literally haven't even got to our player addition part of the off-season ladies and gentlemen. We are a week from the title game. People have every right to be upset but this is how these things go now.

Polidore, Johnson, and Powdrell leaving takes top talent away from the secondary but we've recruited well there and in high volume. Buckle in and let's at least see who we have added by signing day. SDSU just added like 5 dropdown FBS players. I'm not too concerned.

Better get started on the "player addition" part of your post quickly or we'll be on the outside looking in...

Right, what we have like a 1.5 days for incoming announcements for Spring Ball. Looking back I really screwed myself out of using a medical when I could have or not transferring to Oregon, but then I thought it was freaking awesome that I got an education paid for.

You could have received a free year of grad school and played football for Oregon and you didn’t even try to get a medical waiver for the extra year of eligibility? Huh, who advised you against it?

I was a track dork. Had a little to much of a rub some dirt on it mentality and had an awful season because of it (was a legit injury, and unfortunately still pay the price for it). Had a few opportunities to transfer, however, felt obligated to not leave. Years later, I’m just figuring out that staying loyal is great and all, however, I have passed on great career opportunities up until the last year or so. Had always been a bit of a people pleaser.

[BelligerentBobcat]

Regarding Lamson, he can pass more than fine. I’d also be shocked if they went to a 2 QB system again. I firmly believe they did that more out of necessity than want. I also think they want QB’s that are better passers than what we’ve had.

[Bocephus]

Regarding Lamson, he can pass more than fine. I’d also be shocked if they went to a 2 QB system again. I firmly believe they did that more out of necessity than want. I also think they want QB’s that are better passers than what we’ve had.

Yeah watching some highlights of Lamson, he has a nice arm, seems like he throws on the run well and can run it if needed. After this year, I’m in favor of the 1 QB system.

[nanacat]

Regarding Lamson, he can pass more than fine. I’d also be shocked if they went to a 2 QB system again. I firmly believe they did that more out of necessity than want. I also think they want QB’s that are better passers than what we’ve had.

Yeah watching some highlights of Lamson, he has a nice arm, seems like he throws on the run well and can run it if needed. After this year, I’m in favor of the 1 QB system.

It just proved so much more effective this season. There were some highlights for sure with the big cat, little cat, but both of them did better when they were the only guy.

[FTG_1984]

Everybody needs to chill out. And you definitely shouldn't be calling players out that are still on the team. Here's my perspective, which some of you need a little more of, on all the transfer outs so far.


Portal out:
Conner Moore: Everybody knew this was going to happen for awhile. No surprise. We will be fine. Cedric played pretty well when he had too.
Jared White: Buried on the depth chart. We will be fine
Blake Stillwell: Passed up on depth chart. We will be fine.
Cole Bullock: Buried on depth chart. We will be fine
Marqui Johnson: Buried on depth chart. We will be fine
Elijah Elliott: Buried on depth chart. We will be fine
Scottre Humphrey: I like what we have returning in the that room, also, there's a reason this position isn't valued in NFL. We will be fine.
Rohan Jones: As long as his replacement wants to block on the perimeter. Should be fine.
Garrett Walchli: Buried on depth chart. We will be fine
Lonyatta Alexander Jr.: Ryan King had passed him up on the depth chart. We will be fine
Andrew Powdrell: Physical, good in run support as cb. His coverage skills can be replaced. Secondary is a big question mark
Jon Johnson: If it wasn't for the recent JuCo thing we weren't going to have him anyway. Secondary is a big question mark
Casey Kautzman : Passed up on depth chart. We will be fine
Dru Polidore: Biggest loss in my mind. However, we were 6-0 w/o him and Taki started to show something. Secondary is big question mark

So the biggest portal hit in my mind is the secondary. It will be interesting to see if we bring in some competition there. If the coaches don't bring in anybody, that's probably a good sign.

Solid post. After the NDSU title game, I think losing Rohan is the biggest L we took. Just a unique player with unique skillset. And he was one of the few who showed up from the start in the title game. Prior to the NDSU title game, I would've said losing Polidore would be. But yes, the Secondary is the big question mark like you say.

[Lord Vigo]

Maybe bigger offers will come in, but Powdrell leaving for G5 is so lame.

I didn't see where he had signed anywhere...

Like I said, maybe bigger offers will come in, but so far it’s exclusively G5 and if he ends up leaving to go to a program that the Cats would likely beat head to head, that’s just lame.

[Travelingcat]

Maybe bigger offers will come in, but Powdrell leaving for G5 is so lame.

I didn't see where he had signed anywhere...

Like I said, maybe bigger offers will come in, but so far it’s exclusively G5 and if he ends up leaving to go to a program that the Cats would likely beat head to head, that’s just lame.

Yeah, a little surprised better offers aren't on the table for a guy who was 2nd team all Big Sky as a true Sophomore and had legit speed. Coaches must not like his tape that much. Agree with folks who say that given the totality of things, not really sure that transferring to a mid-tier G5 team is really an upgrade on MSU, even in terms of your pro prospects-- maybe a cautionary tale for future transfers

[JoeCatsJoe]

Everybody needs to chill out. And you definitely shouldn't be calling players out that are still on the team. Here's my perspective, which some of you need a little more of, on all the transfer outs so far.


Portal out:
Conner Moore: Everybody knew this was going to happen for awhile. No surprise. We will be fine. Cedric played pretty well when he had too.
Jared White: Buried on the depth chart. We will be fine
Blake Stillwell: Passed up on depth chart. We will be fine.
Cole Bullock: Buried on depth chart. We will be fine
Marqui Johnson: Buried on depth chart. We will be fine
Elijah Elliott: Buried on depth chart. We will be fine
Scottre Humphrey: I like what we have returning in the that room, also, there's a reason this position isn't valued in NFL. We will be fine.
Rohan Jones: As long as his replacement wants to block on the perimeter. Should be fine.
Garrett Walchli: Buried on depth chart. We will be fine
Lonyatta Alexander Jr.: Ryan King had passed him up on the depth chart. We will be fine
Andrew Powdrell: Physical, good in run support as cb. His coverage skills can be replaced. Secondary is a big question mark
Jon Johnson: If it wasn't for the recent JuCo thing we weren't going to have him anyway. Secondary is a big question mark
Casey Kautzman : Passed up on depth chart. We will be fine
Dru Polidore: Biggest loss in my mind. However, we were 6-0 w/o him and Taki started to show something. Secondary is big question mark

So the biggest portal hit in my mind is the secondary. It will be interesting to see if we bring in some competition there. If the coaches don't bring in anybody, that's probably a good sign.

Solid post. After the NDSU title game, I think losing Rohan is the biggest L we took. Just a unique player with unique skillset. And he was one of the few who showed up from the start in the title game. Prior to the NDSU title game, I would've said losing Polidore would be. But yes, the Secondary is the big question mark like you say.

Didn’t he drop like 3 passes

[Lord Vigo]

Everybody needs to chill out. And you definitely shouldn't be calling players out that are still on the team. Here's my perspective, which some of you need a little more of, on all the transfer outs so far.


Portal out:
Conner Moore: Everybody knew this was going to happen for awhile. No surprise. We will be fine. Cedric played pretty well when he had too.
Jared White: Buried on the depth chart. We will be fine
Blake Stillwell: Passed up on depth chart. We will be fine.
Cole Bullock: Buried on depth chart. We will be fine
Marqui Johnson: Buried on depth chart. We will be fine
Elijah Elliott: Buried on depth chart. We will be fine
Scottre Humphrey: I like what we have returning in the that room, also, there's a reason this position isn't valued in NFL. We will be fine.
Rohan Jones: As long as his replacement wants to block on the perimeter. Should be fine.
Garrett Walchli: Buried on depth chart. We will be fine
Lonyatta Alexander Jr.: Ryan King had passed him up on the depth chart. We will be fine
Andrew Powdrell: Physical, good in run support as cb. His coverage skills can be replaced. Secondary is a big question mark
Jon Johnson: If it wasn't for the recent JuCo thing we weren't going to have him anyway. Secondary is a big question mark
Casey Kautzman : Passed up on depth chart. We will be fine
Dru Polidore: Biggest loss in my mind. However, we were 6-0 w/o him and Taki started to show something. Secondary is big question mark

So the biggest portal hit in my mind is the secondary. It will be interesting to see if we bring in some competition there. If the coaches don't bring in anybody, that's probably a good sign.

Solid post. After the NDSU title game, I think losing Rohan is the biggest L we took. Just a unique player with unique skillset. And he was one of the few who showed up from the start in the title game. Prior to the NDSU title game, I would've said losing Polidore would be. But yes, the Secondary is the big question mark like you say.

Didn’t he drop like 3 passes

Yeah he had a terrible game in the chipper.

And that’s not sour grapes just because he lost. He was otherwise a great asset and he’s a significant departure.

[77matman]

I wonder if the secondary as a group, was upset with having to play the soft zone. Seems to me that Is a no confidence call. Maybe that’s why they are hitting the portal.

[BelligerentBobcat]

Everybody needs to chill out. And you definitely shouldn't be calling players out that are still on the team. Here's my perspective, which some of you need a little more of, on all the transfer outs so far.


Portal out:
Conner Moore: Everybody knew this was going to happen for awhile. No surprise. We will be fine. Cedric played pretty well when he had too.
Jared White: Buried on the depth chart. We will be fine
Blake Stillwell: Passed up on depth chart. We will be fine.
Cole Bullock: Buried on depth chart. We will be fine
Marqui Johnson: Buried on depth chart. We will be fine
Elijah Elliott: Buried on depth chart. We will be fine
Scottre Humphrey: I like what we have returning in the that room, also, there's a reason this position isn't valued in NFL. We will be fine.
Rohan Jones: As long as his replacement wants to block on the perimeter. Should be fine.
Garrett Walchli: Buried on depth chart. We will be fine
Lonyatta Alexander Jr.: Ryan King had passed him up on the depth chart. We will be fine
Andrew Powdrell: Physical, good in run support as cb. His coverage skills can be replaced. Secondary is a big question mark
Jon Johnson: If it wasn't for the recent JuCo thing we weren't going to have him anyway. Secondary is a big question mark
Casey Kautzman : Passed up on depth chart. We will be fine
Dru Polidore: Biggest loss in my mind. However, we were 6-0 w/o him and Taki started to show something. Secondary is big question mark

So the biggest portal hit in my mind is the secondary. It will be interesting to see if we bring in some competition there. If the coaches don't bring in anybody, that's probably a good sign.

Solid post. After the NDSU title game, I think losing Rohan is the biggest L we took. Just a unique player with unique skillset. And he was one of the few who showed up from the start in the title game. Prior to the NDSU title game, I would've said losing Polidore would be. But yes, the Secondary is the big question mark like you say.

Didn’t he drop like 3 passes

The drop on 3rd down when it was 25-28 was more on Tommy than Rohan. Still should’ve been caught, but it was si late it wouldn’t have made much of a difference.

He definitely did have a bad game catching the ball.

[JoeCatsJoe]

Everybody needs to chill out. And you definitely shouldn't be calling players out that are still on the team. Here's my perspective, which some of you need a little more of, on all the transfer outs so far.


Portal out:
Conner Moore: Everybody knew this was going to happen for awhile. No surprise. We will be fine. Cedric played pretty well when he had too.
Jared White: Buried on the depth chart. We will be fine
Blake Stillwell: Passed up on depth chart. We will be fine.
Cole Bullock: Buried on depth chart. We will be fine
Marqui Johnson: Buried on depth chart. We will be fine
Elijah Elliott: Buried on depth chart. We will be fine
Scottre Humphrey: I like what we have returning in the that room, also, there's a reason this position isn't valued in NFL. We will be fine.
Rohan Jones: As long as his replacement wants to block on the perimeter. Should be fine.
Garrett Walchli: Buried on depth chart. We will be fine
Lonyatta Alexander Jr.: Ryan King had passed him up on the depth chart. We will be fine
Andrew Powdrell: Physical, good in run support as cb. His coverage skills can be replaced. Secondary is a big question mark
Jon Johnson: If it wasn't for the recent JuCo thing we weren't going to have him anyway. Secondary is a big question mark
Casey Kautzman : Passed up on depth chart. We will be fine
Dru Polidore: Biggest loss in my mind. However, we were 6-0 w/o him and Taki started to show something. Secondary is big question mark

So the biggest portal hit in my mind is the secondary. It will be interesting to see if we bring in some competition there. If the coaches don't bring in anybody, that's probably a good sign.

Solid post. After the NDSU title game, I think losing Rohan is the biggest L we took. Just a unique player with unique skillset. And he was one of the few who showed up from the start in the title game. Prior to the NDSU title game, I would've said losing Polidore would be. But yes, the Secondary is the big question mark like you say.

Didn’t he drop like 3 passes

Yeah he had a terrible game in the chipper.

And that’s not sour grapes just because he lost. He was otherwise a great asset and he’s a significant departure.

Oh yeah, his unique blend of skills and athleticism will be difficult to replace. The poster I was responding to said he was one of the few who showed up from the beginning in the chipper. I definitely didn’t think that watching the game lol