Justin Lamson Transfers in

[iaafan]

Lamson has only been one place— Stanford. So saying that he hasn’t been the full time guy anywhere he’s been is kind of misleading.

He was also at Syracuse.

He didn’t get a senior season in HS. Redshirt at Syracuse, then out with injury before transferring to Stanford for two seasons. His junior year was really good in HS.
2019 NorCal Offensive Player of the Year
2019 Sacramento Bee Player of the Year

Could be he just had some bad breaks along the way that hurt his development. Vigen recruited him out of HS at Wyoming. This has a Sam Darnold/KOC vibe to it.

The short time frame makes it less than ideal. Wish he could go through spring, or that we had 2-3 cupcakes before SDSU.

I wouldn’t worry about it. I have friends in the area and they all say he’s got that “it” factor. He’s a lot like Mellott but built more like Chambers. He’s big, incredibly competitive and he’s a team player. He killed it his junior year and kicked ass in the championship game which they won.

Sure, it’d be nice to have him in camp but spring ball is a little overrated except for the young guys.

I think we’re in for a really pleasant surprise.

https://www.dailyrepublic.com/state-nat ... 7554b.html

https://www.sacbee.com/sports/article243950057.html

[Lord Vigo]

Lamson has only been one place— Stanford. So saying that he hasn’t been the full time guy anywhere he’s been is kind of misleading.

He was also at Syracuse.

Huh. Wonder why espn didn’t indicate that.

He never took a snap.

Aha.

Well, the point is still the same— had he become the full time guy at either of his last stops, he wouldn’t be coming to Bozeman. So that’s clearly not an indicator that he won’t be the guy for the Cats.

[GoldstoneCat]

Lamson has only been one place— Stanford. So saying that he hasn’t been the full time guy anywhere he’s been is kind of misleading.

He was also at Syracuse.

He didn’t get a senior season in HS. Redshirt at Syracuse, then out with injury before transferring to Stanford for two seasons. His junior year was really good in HS.
2019 NorCal Offensive Player of the Year
2019 Sacramento Bee Player of the Year

Could be he just had some bad breaks along the way that hurt his development. Vigen recruited him out of HS at Wyoming. This has a Sam Darnold/KOC vibe to it.

The short time frame makes it less than ideal. Wish he could go through spring, or that we had 2-3 cupcakes before SDSU.

I wouldn’t worry about it. I have friends in the area and they all say he’s got that “it” factor. He’s a lot like Mellott but built more like Chambers. He’s big, incredibly competitive and he’s a team player. He killed it his junior year and kicked ass in the championship game which they won.

Sure, it’d be nice to have him in camp but spring ball is a little overrated except for the young guys.

I think we’re in for a really pleasant surprise.

https://www.dailyrepublic.com/state-nat ... 7554b.html

https://www.sacbee.com/sports/article243950057.html

I hope so. But honestly... how often are these guys the true answer we all hope they will be? I mean truly impactful drop down QBs. Chambers certainly had an impact here. Thinking back, rolovich, Kempt, Bruggman, Tyler Thomas here, Josh swogger, obv Logan Fife, vidlak, over the hill. Griz had one great one (drew Miller) and one good one (Ochs) a few years ago. Just seems like a one or 2 year transfer kid isn't often the solution at QB. That's why I think this is more about depth, competition, and maybe an unorthodox system moreso than Lamson being the savior. Idk. Maybe they think Warren is the guy but needs to sit behind a vet for a year and Lamson will go wire to wire as number 1 no doubt the guy at QB. I'm just skeptical of that at this point, is all.

[RickRund]

Our Niece graduated from Oak Ridge, played BB and Softball. Had a scholarship to Toledo playing Softball.

[iaafan]

Lamson has only been one place— Stanford. So saying that he hasn’t been the full time guy anywhere he’s been is kind of misleading.

He was also at Syracuse.

He didn’t get a senior season in HS. Redshirt at Syracuse, then out with injury before transferring to Stanford for two seasons. His junior year was really good in HS.
2019 NorCal Offensive Player of the Year
2019 Sacramento Bee Player of the Year

Could be he just had some bad breaks along the way that hurt his development. Vigen recruited him out of HS at Wyoming. This has a Sam Darnold/KOC vibe to it.

The short time frame makes it less than ideal. Wish he could go through spring, or that we had 2-3 cupcakes before SDSU.

I wouldn’t worry about it. I have friends in the area and they all say he’s got that “it” factor. He’s a lot like Mellott but built more like Chambers. He’s big, incredibly competitive and he’s a team player. He killed it his junior year and kicked ass in the championship game which they won.

Sure, it’d be nice to have him in camp but spring ball is a little overrated except for the young guys.

I think we’re in for a really pleasant surprise.

https://www.dailyrepublic.com/state-nat ... 7554b.html

https://www.sacbee.com/sports/article243950057.html

I hope so. But honestly... how often are these guys the true answer we all hope they will be? I mean truly impactful drop down QBs. Chambers certainly had an impact here. Thinking back, rolovich, Kempt, Bruggman, Tyler Thomas here, Josh swogger, obv Logan Fife, vidlak, over the hill. Griz had one great one (drew Miller) and one good one (Ochs) a few years ago. Just seems like a one or 2 year transfer kid isn't often the solution at QB. That's why I think this is more about depth, competition, and maybe an unorthodox system moreso than Lamson being the savior. Idk. Maybe they think Warren is the guy but needs to sit behind a vet for a year and Lamson will go wire to wire as number 1 no doubt the guy at QB. I'm just skeptical of that at this point, is all.

I was skeptical too. I’m just going what I’m told and I think he’s going to be more than adequate here. The difference between him and almost all the guys you mentioned is he has the players and coaches around him that they didn’t. The two good ones had players around them. Vigen hasn’t just coincidentally had good QBs. He’s a great quarterback coach. His track record is impressive.

[AFCAT]

Lamson has only been one place— Stanford. So saying that he hasn’t been the full time guy anywhere he’s been is kind of misleading.

He was also at Syracuse.

He didn’t get a senior season in HS. Redshirt at Syracuse, then out with injury before transferring to Stanford for two seasons. His junior year was really good in HS.
2019 NorCal Offensive Player of the Year
2019 Sacramento Bee Player of the Year

Could be he just had some bad breaks along the way that hurt his development. Vigen recruited him out of HS at Wyoming. This has a Sam Darnold/KOC vibe to it.

The short time frame makes it less than ideal. Wish he could go through spring, or that we had 2-3 cupcakes before SDSU.

I wouldn’t worry about it. I have friends in the area and they all say he’s got that “it” factor. He’s a lot like Mellott but built more like Chambers. He’s big, incredibly competitive and he’s a team player. He killed it his junior year and kicked ass in the championship game which they won.

Sure, it’d be nice to have him in camp but spring ball is a little overrated except for the young guys.

I think we’re in for a really pleasant surprise.

https://www.dailyrepublic.com/state-nat ... 7554b.html

https://www.sacbee.com/sports/article243950057.html

I hope so. But honestly... how often are these guys the true answer we all hope they will be? I mean truly impactful drop down QBs. Chambers certainly had an impact here. Thinking back, rolovich, Kempt, Bruggman, Tyler Thomas here, Josh swogger, obv Logan Fife, vidlak, over the hill. Griz had one great one (drew Miller) and one good one (Ochs) a few years ago. Just seems like a one or 2 year transfer kid isn't often the solution at QB. That's why I think this is more about depth, competition, and maybe an unorthodox system moreso than Lamson being the savior. Idk. Maybe they think Warren is the guy but needs to sit behind a vet for a year and Lamson will go wire to wire as number 1 no doubt the guy at QB. I'm just skeptical of that at this point, is all.

I'd put Sneed in the dang good category, even though he was winless against the Cats.

[TomCat88]

Lamson has only been one place— Stanford. So saying that he hasn’t been the full time guy anywhere he’s been is kind of misleading.

He was also at Syracuse.

He didn’t get a senior season in HS. Redshirt at Syracuse, then out with injury before transferring to Stanford for two seasons. His junior year was really good in HS.
2019 NorCal Offensive Player of the Year
2019 Sacramento Bee Player of the Year

Could be he just had some bad breaks along the way that hurt his development. Vigen recruited him out of HS at Wyoming. This has a Sam Darnold/KOC vibe to it.

The short time frame makes it less than ideal. Wish he could go through spring, or that we had 2-3 cupcakes before SDSU.

I wouldn’t worry about it. I have friends in the area and they all say he’s got that “it” factor. He’s a lot like Mellott but built more like Chambers. He’s big, incredibly competitive and he’s a team player. He killed it his junior year and kicked ass in the championship game which they won.

Sure, it’d be nice to have him in camp but spring ball is a little overrated except for the young guys.

I think we’re in for a really pleasant surprise.

https://www.dailyrepublic.com/state-nat ... 7554b.html

https://www.sacbee.com/sports/article243950057.html

I hope so. But honestly... how often are these guys the true answer we all hope they will be? I mean truly impactful drop down QBs. Chambers certainly had an impact here. Thinking back, rolovich, Kempt, Bruggman, Tyler Thomas here, Josh swogger, obv Logan Fife, vidlak, over the hill. Griz had one great one (drew Miller) and one good one (Ochs) a few years ago. Just seems like a one or 2 year transfer kid isn't often the solution at QB. That's why I think this is more about depth, competition, and maybe an unorthodox system moreso than Lamson being the savior. Idk. Maybe they think Warren is the guy but needs to sit behind a vet for a year and Lamson will go wire to wire as number 1 no doubt the guy at QB. I'm just skeptical of that at this point, is all.

I was skeptical too. I’m just going what I’m told and I think he’s going to be more than adequate here. The difference between him and almost all the guys you mentioned is he has the players and coaches around him that they didn’t. The two good ones had players around them. Vigen hasn’t just coincidentally had good QBs. He’s a great quarterback coach. His track record is impressive.

This is what I’m saying with Darnold and KOC. There are probably a lot of wayward QBs that when put in the right situation will take off and likewise. I wouldn’t be surprised if Darnold isn’t anywhere near as good in Seattle. Cousins improved with KOC and dropped off in Atlanta and I don’t think it was from his Achilles.

[ClowderUp]

We have a guy who will make his second career start against Oregon. Day-1 starter imo.

[CodyCat]

Who is KOC?

[MSU01]

Who is KOC?

Kevin O'Connell, Vikings head coach

[PHAT CAT]

Who is KOC?

Kevin O'Connell, Vikings head coach

ESGBP - Go Vikes Go! F the bears too. lol....

[Travelingcat]

This feels like the first really good break we've had since the championship game (maybe the 2nd if you count the return of Julius Davis, though I think that that realistically MSU was always going to be his best option.

At the very least this is going to give us a guy who will be able to play very solidly at this level. He really had very little supporting cast at Stanford.

If he doesn't win the job, it's going to be because we have a *really* good alternative

[BelligerentBobcat]

I firmly believe Lamson is coming here because he knows he’s going to start. It’s probably his last chance at playing, he knows that. Now I’m not saying he was promised the job, but I’m sure that it was implied if he’s as good as they think he is, he’s starting.

He ain’t coming here to share the QB position.

[GoldstoneCat]

Lamson has only been one place— Stanford. So saying that he hasn’t been the full time guy anywhere he’s been is kind of misleading.

He was also at Syracuse.

He didn’t get a senior season in HS. Redshirt at Syracuse, then out with injury before transferring to Stanford for two seasons. His junior year was really good in HS.
2019 NorCal Offensive Player of the Year
2019 Sacramento Bee Player of the Year

Could be he just had some bad breaks along the way that hurt his development. Vigen recruited him out of HS at Wyoming. This has a Sam Darnold/KOC vibe to it.

The short time frame makes it less than ideal. Wish he could go through spring, or that we had 2-3 cupcakes before SDSU.

I wouldn’t worry about it. I have friends in the area and they all say he’s got that “it” factor. He’s a lot like Mellott but built more like Chambers. He’s big, incredibly competitive and he’s a team player. He killed it his junior year and kicked ass in the championship game which they won.

Sure, it’d be nice to have him in camp but spring ball is a little overrated except for the young guys.

I think we’re in for a really pleasant surprise.

https://www.dailyrepublic.com/state-nat ... 7554b.html

https://www.sacbee.com/sports/article243950057.html

I hope so. But honestly... how often are these guys the true answer we all hope they will be? I mean truly impactful drop down QBs. Chambers certainly had an impact here. Thinking back, rolovich, Kempt, Bruggman, Tyler Thomas here, Josh swogger, obv Logan Fife, vidlak, over the hill. Griz had one great one (drew Miller) and one good one (Ochs) a few years ago. Just seems like a one or 2 year transfer kid isn't often the solution at QB. That's why I think this is more about depth, competition, and maybe an unorthodox system moreso than Lamson being the savior. Idk. Maybe they think Warren is the guy but needs to sit behind a vet for a year and Lamson will go wire to wire as number 1 no doubt the guy at QB. I'm just skeptical of that at this point, is all.

I'd put Sneed in the dang good category, even though he was winless against the Cats.

Yep I missed him
He was good.

[imacat]

I firmly believe Lamson is coming here because he knows he’s going to start. It’s probably his last chance at playing, he knows that. Now I’m not saying he was promised the job, but I’m sure that it was implied if he’s as good as they think he is, he’s starting.

He ain’t coming here to share the QB position.

Jordan Reed, Chance Wilson,Patrick Duchien, Thomas Buchanan, Grant Vigen and River Warren came here to start.

[GoldstoneCat]

I firmly believe Lamson is coming here because he knows he’s going to start. It’s probably his last chance at playing, he knows that. Now I’m not saying he was promised the job, but I’m sure that it was implied if he’s as good as they think he is, he’s starting.

He ain’t coming here to share the QB position.

I'm sure no former D1 drop-down ever thinks they're going to do anything but own the #1 job at an FCS school. I'm sure former rivals.com 4 star Tyler Bruggman didn't expect to sit for Chris Murray, nor did 3 star logan Fife think he'd have to share time with some freshman legacy kid. I mean, I hope Lamson is Tommy Mellott and Cam Miller in one package. But if he is he hasn't shown it yet, is all I'm saying.

[VimSince03]

I firmly believe Lamson is coming here because he knows he’s going to start. It’s probably his last chance at playing, he knows that. Now I’m not saying he was promised the job, but I’m sure that it was implied if he’s as good as they think he is, he’s starting.

He ain’t coming here to share the QB position.

I'm sure no former D1 drop-down ever thinks they're going to do anything but own the #1 job at an FCS school. I'm sure former rivals.com 4 star Tyler Bruggman didn't expect to sit for Chris Murray, nor did 3 star logan Fife think he'd have to share time with some freshman legacy kid. I mean, I hope Lamson is Tommy Mellott and Cam Miller in one package. But if he is he hasn't shown it yet, is all I'm saying.

Oh the hope I had for Tyler Bruggman...

[BelligerentBobcat]

I firmly believe Lamson is coming here because he knows he’s going to start. It’s probably his last chance at playing, he knows that. Now I’m not saying he was promised the job, but I’m sure that it was implied if he’s as good as they think he is, he’s starting.

He ain’t coming here to share the QB position.

Jordan Reed, Chance Wilson,Patrick Duchien, Thomas Buchanan, Grant Vigen and River Warren came here to start.

You’re missing the point.


I don’t think he comes here unless he was given indicators from the coaches that he’s the likely starter.

[TomCat88]

I firmly believe Lamson is coming here because he knows he’s going to start. It’s probably his last chance at playing, he knows that. Now I’m not saying he was promised the job, but I’m sure that it was implied if he’s as good as they think he is, he’s starting.

He ain’t coming here to share the QB position.

Jordan Reed, Chance Wilson,Patrick Duchien, Thomas Buchanan, Grant Vigen and River Warren came here to start.

You’re missing the point.


I don’t think he comes here unless he was given indicators from the coaches that he’s the likely starter.

If he didn't look at the QB roster, including coaches, and the team's success and decide -- on his own -- that he has a really good chance at starting here, then...well, you should be able to fill in the rest. If the coaches had to give him "indicators" then I would think they wouldn't have offered him a spot on the team.

[TomCat88]

I firmly believe Lamson is coming here because he knows he’s going to start. It’s probably his last chance at playing, he knows that. Now I’m not saying he was promised the job, but I’m sure that it was implied if he’s as good as they think he is, he’s starting.

He ain’t coming here to share the QB position.

I'm sure no former D1 drop-down ever thinks they're going to do anything but own the #1 job at an FCS school. I'm sure former rivals.com 4 star Tyler Bruggman didn't expect to sit for Chris Murray, nor did 3 star logan Fife think he'd have to share time with some freshman legacy kid. I mean, I hope Lamson is Tommy Mellott and Cam Miller in one package. But if he is he hasn't shown it yet, is all I'm saying.

Oh the hope I had for Tyler Bruggman...

Don't be too hard on yourself. Bruggman probably wasn't as bad as a lot of us think. He had a lot working against him. First, he was not a super athletic guy that could make something out of nothing ala Chris Murray, which is what MSU needed because that team wasn't anything like the teams at MSU now. His coach was Choate, who did very little in terms of developing a QB here. MSU went 4-7 that year.