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Re: Off-season Portal additions/losses

Post by AFCAT » Tue Jan 16, 2024 9:03 pm

The Cats just offered a UW linebacker a couple of days ago. I know they aren’t done and probably won’t be until June or July.


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Re: Off-season Portal additions/losses

Post by VimSince03 » Tue Jan 16, 2024 9:28 pm

AFCAT wrote:
Tue Jan 16, 2024 9:03 pm
The Cats just offered a UW linebacker a couple of days ago. I know they aren’t done and probably won’t be until June or July.
It's ridiculous it has to even be stated we aren't done. It's January 16th! Check back in a month from now...then check back in end of May.


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Re: Off-season Portal additions/losses

Post by CodyCat » Tue Jan 16, 2024 9:28 pm

VimSince03 wrote:
Tue Jan 16, 2024 9:28 pm
AFCAT wrote:
Tue Jan 16, 2024 9:03 pm
The Cats just offered a UW linebacker a couple of days ago. I know they aren’t done and probably won’t be until June or July.
It's ridiculous it has to even be stated we aren't done. It's January 16th! Check back in a month from now...then check back in end of May.
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Re: Off-season Portal additions/losses

Post by tetoncat » Tue Jan 16, 2024 10:19 pm

seataccat wrote:
Tue Jan 16, 2024 8:46 pm
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Tue Jan 16, 2024 7:26 pm
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Tue Jan 16, 2024 7:18 pm
You have to like this staff’s approach to the portal. Sit back, do nothing and maybe before the season starts we will find some kid that is still hoping to find a home. Well played👍
Sarcasm?
I don't think it's sarcasm at all. We seem to have picked up a couple needed players to replace the portal losses. Some great players will emerge after the frenzy that has just happened and we will probably have a couple roster spots to offer some best available athletes. I too think it's a smart strategy.
Isn't there still a Feb signing period for HS kids, and then portal in spring. I think spring when players realize where they are on depth chart leads to more FBS transfers of good players, might be 3rd on depth chart or a backup who wants to start.


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Re: Off-season Portal additions/losses

Post by GoCats18 » Wed Jan 17, 2024 12:36 am

I was being sarcastic because all I have heard about the last three days is how incredible the Griz portal commits are and how they are clearly winning this battle. They lost a decent amount of players from a team that played a pretty easy schedule, basically made it to Frisco with home field advantage and special teams scoring. I know our staff is looking and not just taking anyone, they know where we need the most help.


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Re: Off-season Portal additions/losses

Post by tetoncat » Wed Jan 17, 2024 8:15 am

GoCats18 wrote:
Wed Jan 17, 2024 12:36 am
I was being sarcastic because all I have heard about the last three days is how incredible the Griz portal commits are and how they are clearly winning this battle. They lost a decent amount of players from a team that played a pretty easy schedule, basically made it to Frisco with home field advantage and special teams scoring. I know our staff is looking and not just taking anyone, they know where we need the most help.
I haven't seen one of there transfers yet, that just pops out as a wow that is an impact player


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Re: Off-season Portal additions/losses

Post by Cat Grad » Fri Jan 19, 2024 6:48 am

One can only hope Coach Vigen is in that slum trying to convince a few of these kids they should bring their abilities to MSU. Looks like not only can't that school keep decent coaches, they can't keep decent players. Back to participation status. (Should have never been in the last four team playoff and it'll be many years until they make the 12 team playoff).

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Re: Off-season Portal additions/losses

Post by WetBreeches » Fri Jan 19, 2024 10:02 am

Can it be and/both? The Griz are filling gaps to remain competitive AND the Cats can be choosy because they have depth.

Not to mention....Griz schedule is even easier next season.



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Re: Off-season Portal additions/losses

Post by AFCAT » Fri Jan 19, 2024 11:58 am

Man, UWs QB room will certainly look different next season with four QB portal losses and Penix gone too.


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Re: Off-season Portal additions/losses

Post by catatac » Fri Jan 19, 2024 4:57 pm

WetBreeches wrote:
Fri Jan 19, 2024 10:02 am
Can it be and/both? The Griz are filling gaps to remain competitive AND the Cats can be choosy because they have depth.

Not to mention....Griz schedule is even easier next season.
Maybe, but they'll have some challenges. Unfortunately for them, that last game will probably decide it all and they have to come to Bozeman. \:D/ \:D/ 8)


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Re: Off-season Portal additions/losses

Post by grizzh8r » Fri Jan 19, 2024 6:17 pm

Cat Grad wrote:
Fri Jan 19, 2024 6:48 am
One can only hope Coach Vigen is in that slum trying to convince a few of these kids they should bring their abilities to MSU. Looks like not only can't that school keep decent coaches, they can't keep decent players. Back to participation status. (Should have never been in the last four team playoff and it'll be many years until they make the 12 team playoff).

https://www.si.com/college/washington/f ... -in-portal
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Re: Off-season Portal additions/losses

Post by GoCats18 » Mon Jan 22, 2024 11:36 pm

This sucks. Wonder if his brother stays? Another player that I felt like we could have used in other ways and don’t blame him for leaving. Best of luck!!!




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Re: Off-season Portal additions/losses

Post by VimSince03 » Mon Jan 22, 2024 11:51 pm

GoCats18 wrote:
Mon Jan 22, 2024 11:36 pm
This sucks. Wonder if his brother stays? Another player that I felt like we could have used in other ways and don’t blame him for leaving. Best of luck!!!


After being thrown down the depth chart at RB, can't tell me there isn't a gifted LB within his skillset. Best of luck to him.


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Re: Off-season Portal additions/losses

Post by nanacat » Tue Jan 23, 2024 12:10 am

I thought the portal was closed?



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Re: Off-season Portal additions/losses

Post by kwcat » Tue Jan 23, 2024 12:16 am

VimSince03 wrote:
Mon Jan 22, 2024 11:51 pm
GoCats18 wrote:
Mon Jan 22, 2024 11:36 pm
This sucks. Wonder if his brother stays? Another player that I felt like we could have used in other ways and don’t blame him for leaving. Best of luck!!!


After being thrown down the depth chart at RB, can't tell me there isn't a gifted LB within his skillset. Best of luck to him.
Sure like the kid. High character and a hard worker.
Hate to see him go



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Re: Off-season Portal additions/losses

Post by BelligerentBobcat » Tue Jan 23, 2024 6:28 am

nanacat wrote:
Tue Jan 23, 2024 12:10 am
I thought the portal was closed?
Grad transfers can transfer whenever.



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Re: Off-season Portal additions/losses

Post by VimSince03 » Tue Jan 23, 2024 7:03 am

GoCats18 wrote:
Mon Jan 22, 2024 11:36 pm
This sucks. Wonder if his brother stays? Another player that I felt like we could have used in other ways and don’t blame him for leaving. Best of luck!!!


Odd thing was his brother was playing special teams more than he was last year. Garrett did graduate so I think he just wants a change of scenery with an opportunity to compete at RB somewhere. Current RB room depth chart:

Julius Davis (Sr.)
Scottre Humphrey (So.)
Jared White (RSo.)
Elijah Elliot (Sr.)
Adam Jones (RFr.)
Colson Coon (RFr.)
Unterrio Latin-Henley (Fr.)


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Re: Off-season Portal additions/losses

Post by nanacat » Tue Jan 23, 2024 11:22 am

BelligerentBobcat wrote:
Tue Jan 23, 2024 6:28 am
nanacat wrote:
Tue Jan 23, 2024 12:10 am
I thought the portal was closed?
Grad transfers can transfer whenever.
Didn't remember he had graduated. Bummer, but I get it. Pretty full room.



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Re: Off-season Portal additions/losses

Post by tetoncat » Tue Jan 23, 2024 11:47 am

VimSince03 wrote:
Mon Jan 22, 2024 11:51 pm
GoCats18 wrote:
Mon Jan 22, 2024 11:36 pm
This sucks. Wonder if his brother stays? Another player that I felt like we could have used in other ways and don’t blame him for leaving. Best of luck!!!


After being thrown down the depth chart at RB, can't tell me there isn't a gifted LB within his skillset. Best of luck to him.
But he would have to want to do that. And maybe he didnt?


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Re: Off-season Portal additions/losses

Post by Cat4LifeHouseDivided » Tue Jan 23, 2024 1:10 pm

tetoncat wrote:
Tue Jan 23, 2024 11:47 am
VimSince03 wrote:
Mon Jan 22, 2024 11:51 pm
GoCats18 wrote:
Mon Jan 22, 2024 11:36 pm
This sucks. Wonder if his brother stays? Another player that I felt like we could have used in other ways and don’t blame him for leaving. Best of luck!!!


After being thrown down the depth chart at RB, can't tell me there isn't a gifted LB within his skillset. Best of luck to him.
But he would have to want to do that. And maybe he didnt?
At 6'0", 190 lbs, he probably would have needed to bulk up to play LB too. Lot of work learning the position amd bulking up.



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