27(1) days and counting

Walk-on · Post by **Walk-on** » Wed Jul 09, 2014 3:39 pm

grizzh8r wrote:[cat_bracket] = eternal optimist, glass half full type of guy

gtapp = eternal pessemist, glass half empty type of guy

TomCat88 · Post by **TomCat88** » Thu Jul 10, 2014 5:37 am

50 - Nate Bignell: the versatile junior is part of a solid DT rotation and can do short snapping for STs. An injury and suspension cost him valuable playing time last season, but he appears to be back on track to becoming a strong contributor in his final two seasons.

(24) - Bryce Alley: a popular pickup with BN.com posters in the 2014 class despite being the lone starting DB on the team that didn't attain 1st or 2nd team All District mention. Played for powerhouse North Shore in the Houston area.

TomCat88 · Post by **TomCat88** » Fri Jul 11, 2014 5:19 am

49 - Mac Bignell: the freshman turned some heads by showing progress at strong-side linebacker this spring, but is listed as a defensive back. His emergence could solve the issue of using true freshmen at LB.

(23) - Nick LaSane: the red-shirt frosh RB keeps getting overlooked or forgotten by fans due to all the talent at the position, but he could be a breakout player this season. Knee injuries are reason to give pause when considering his impact, but he looked solid during spring and his size/speed combo is formidable.

[cat_bracket] · Post by **[cat_bracket]** » Fri Jul 11, 2014 7:50 am

I'm really looking forward to seeing what LaSane does this fall. We could run any 1 of 6 RBs out there and it'd be OK by me.

CelticCat · Post by **CelticCat** » Fri Jul 11, 2014 10:57 am

From all reports, LaSane ran mean and looked to hit. Gotta love that. Kirk was a bruiser and didn't shy away from contact, but I can't remember the last running back we had that actively looked to punish anyone foolish enough to tackle him. Think Dan Moore.

And it sounds like he has good speed to boot. We are stacked at RB this year. LaSane and Knight are guys with that desirable power/speed combo, while we have the speedsters in Johnson, Brekke and Davis. Then you have Newell who is more of a pure power back, but who had underrated speed, and can block and catch.

TomCat88 · Post by **TomCat88** » Sat Jul 12, 2014 6:31 am

48 - Luke Halliburton: an emerging player at DE, who could work his way into games a pass rush specialist and excels on special teams. Speaking of Iowa, Halliburton's grandfather played his college football for the Hawkeyes.

(22) - Eryon Barnett: was granted a sixth year of eligibility due to numerous injuries that cut into his playing time. A four-star recruit coming out of Euless Trinity, he is one of the biggest hitters on defense and a key to MSU's success this season IF he stays healthy.

TomCat88 · Post by **TomCat88** » Sun Jul 13, 2014 8:36 am

47 - Taylor Dees: versatile DL player, who played DE in spring, but will move back to DT where he started last season and spearheads a solid four-man rotation.

(21) - No #21 retired for Don Hass.

TomCat88 · Post by **TomCat88** » Mon Jul 14, 2014 6:30 am

46 - No player has been issued #46.

(20) - Jaylen Price: red-shirt freshman cornerback, who is probably the fastest player on the team. Probaby the #4 cornerback on the team. 2014 will be a big season for him to get some experience since Flowers and Nelson will graduate, which opens up a starting spot in 2015.

TomCat88 · Post by **TomCat88** » Tue Jul 15, 2014 5:34 am

45 - Luke Daly: red-shirt frosh competing for the place-kicking duties with incoming frosh Trevan Thompson and junior Trevor Bolton. Converted 7 of 8 FGs in the final spring game.

(19) - Jayshawn Gates: another red-shirt frosh who turned heads during the spring. He's in the hunt for a starting spot at WR due to his speed and moves, which are probably at the top of the chart for the position.

[cat_bracket] · Post by **[cat_bracket]** » Tue Jul 15, 2014 11:34 am

Gates s going to have an impact this year. Colter questioned his durability because of his size, but he didn't miss a game to injury in HS. He's not just fast, he's quick.

CelticCat · Post by **CelticCat** » Tue Jul 15, 2014 11:51 am

Size isn't a concern if you know how to avoid the big hit. Some players are ace at this (see Rams wide receivers during greatest show on turf years), and some players are terrible (see John Ellis his entire MSU career).

[cat_bracket] · Post by **[cat_bracket]** » Tue Jul 15, 2014 12:10 pm

CelticCat wrote:Size isn't a concern if you know how to avoid the big hit. Some players are ace at this (see Rams wide receivers during greatest show on turf years), and some players are terrible (see John Ellis his entire MSU career).

Good point and no one took more big hits in their career than Ellis.

CARDIAC_CATS · Post by **CARDIAC_CATS** » Tue Jul 15, 2014 12:37 pm

CelticCat wrote:Size isn't a concern if you know how to avoid the big hit. Some players are ace at this (see Rams wide receivers during greatest show on turf years), and some players are terrible (see John Ellis his entire MSU career).

Yeah Ellis was small but he sure could take a hit

TomCat88 · Post by **TomCat88** » Tue Jul 15, 2014 8:30 pm

CelticCat wrote:Size isn't a concern if you know how to avoid the big hit. Some players are ace at this (see Rams wide receivers during greatest show on turf years), and some players are terrible (see John Ellis his entire MSU career).

Very good point. Numerous players have made it through not only college, but pro careers relatively unscathed. Fran Tarkenton, who played QB at 6-0, 185 didn't suffer an injury until his last, or next to last, season. He had an uncanny knack for avoiding the big hit. He said he would just move in the same direction the hit was coming from to avoid the brunt of the blow. Darrell Green (5-8, 180) played 20 seasons in the NFL. Mark Clayton (5-9, 180) 11 seasons, Mark Duper (5-9, 180)...some of you probably remember Tom White.

TomCat88 · Post by **TomCat88** » Wed Jul 16, 2014 5:26 am

44 - Koni Dole: one of the most inspirational stories you'll hear of coming out of college football. A true freshman Dole plays despite losing the lower part of his right leg.

(18) - Bo Hughes: a stout redshirt freshman safety, who will be looking to move up the depth chart and get some special teams time this season. One of three Missoula players on the roster.

(18) - Conner Sullivan: another of the gifted members of the 2014 recruiting class. He has the frame and ability to be a big time WR, but is most likely slated to redshirt his first season to adjust mentally and physically from playing 8-man football to FCS ball.

[cat_bracket] · Post by **[cat_bracket]** » Wed Jul 16, 2014 8:52 am

TomCat88 wrote:44 - Koni Dole: one of the most inspirational stories you'll hear of coming out of college football. A true freshman Dole plays despite losing the lower part of his right leg.

(18) - Bo Hughes: a stout redshirt freshman safety, who will be looking to move up the depth chart and get some special teams time this season. One of three Missoula players on the roster.

(18) - Conner Sullivan: another of the gifted members of the 2014 recruiting class. He has the frame and ability to be a big time WR, but is most likely slated to redshirt his first season to adjust mentally and physically from playing 8-man football to FCS ball.

I hope we get a better look at Sullivan at the Shrine game. Anyone know if his hammy is healed up? How's Oldenbuger?

blueandgoldblitz · Post by **blueandgoldblitz** » Wed Jul 16, 2014 10:15 am

TomCat88 wrote:45 - Luke Daly: red-shirt frosh competing for the place-kicking duties with incoming frosh Trevan Thompson and junior Trevor Bolton. Converted 7 of 8 FGs in the final spring game.

(19) - Jayshawn Gates: another red-shirt frosh who turned heads during the spring. He's in the hunt for a starting spot at WR due to his speed and moves, which are probably at the top of the chart for the position.

Does anyone know if Gates put on some muscle/weight this year? I went to the Sonny Holland game and the program still had him at 150. If he's still at 150 after a year in a college lifting program, then I can't imagine him lasting against college defenders...

[cat_bracket] · Post by **[cat_bracket]** » Wed Jul 16, 2014 10:52 am

blueandgoldblitz wrote:
TomCat88 wrote:45 - Luke Daly: red-shirt frosh competing for the place-kicking duties with incoming frosh Trevan Thompson and junior Trevor Bolton. Converted 7 of 8 FGs in the final spring game.

(19) - Jayshawn Gates: another red-shirt frosh who turned heads during the spring. He's in the hunt for a starting spot at WR due to his speed and moves, which are probably at the top of the chart for the position.
Does anyone know if Gates put on some muscle/weight this year? I went to the Sonny Holland game and the program still had him at 150. If he's still at 150 after a year in a college lifting program, then I can't imagine him lasting against college defenders...

I don't trust the weights in the program. He's small and is always going to be. He was small in HS and never got hurt, while big guys like Oldenberger and Yates did get hurt. I just don't think you can say since someone is slight of build that they'll get injured. Anyone can get hurt catching passes across the middle regardless of size.

TomCat88 · Post by **TomCat88** » Thu Jul 17, 2014 5:42 am

43 - Alex Singleton: two-year starter at linebacker and team captain, who is poised to have a big season. He's on the CFPA's Linebackers Watch List and is a strong candidate to be on the Buck Buchanan Award Watch List. Led the team in tackles, was third in the BSC in tackles for loss and tied for third in interceptions.

(17) - Chad Newell: most fans think backup running back when they hear Newell's name, but his recent accolades as special teams player have them thinking front line star. Newell was second team All-BSC ST player in 2013 and is the preseason first team ST player this season. Newell will most likely see a significant increase in his playing time at RB within MSU's multiple variations on offense.

[cat_bracket] · Post by **[cat_bracket]** » Thu Jul 17, 2014 8:13 am

I don't think of Newell as a backup running back. I think of the So. Utah game and how the coaches left Kirk and Johnson in when they were limping around and didn't give him a carry until the fourth quarter and he got to the hole quickly (the first RB to do so all game) and scored from 13 yards out, but he didn't get another carry in the game.

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