New QB info...

Obzerver · Post by **Obzerver** » Mon Dec 19, 2005 9:09 pm

Thanks to WashingtonPreps.com

...December 19, 2005

Mike Warchol
WashingtonPreps.com Publisher

The wait is over for what many consider the second-best senior quarterback in the state of Washington this year. And for Curtis' Jordan Rasmussen, the wait was long and at times frustrating, but he is ecstatic as to his final destination.

"I committed to Montana State yesterday," said Rasmussen.

Rivals.com

Jordan Rasmussen has verballed to Montana State.
The Bobcats ended up being Rasmussen's only offer, despite a senior season that saw him pass for over 1,800 yards on the way to an 8-3 record after a Cinderella run to the quarterfinals in Rasmussen's junior year. He said that Portland State and Idaho State were going to look at film this week, but that he knew Montana State was his top choice in the I-AA ranks.

He said, "I've been told the Big Sky is one of the best conferences to be a quarterback in and I was also drawn to Montana State because he has a history of getting quarterbacks to the NFL, both at Cal Poly and now with Travis Lulay."

The transfer of former Hawaii signal-caller Jack Rolovich would seem to mean that the depth chart ahead of him is clogged. However, the coaches have told Rasmussen "that I will be able to come in and compete as a (true) freshman. They said if I'm the best I'll play, but if not, I'll redshirt and learn the offense. They aren't afraid to play freshmen if they are the best."

The 6-foot-4, 202-pounder admitted it was disappointing to not end up with a Division I-A offer, but also admitted he was excited and relieved to have chosen a school that has liked him since the end of his junior year.

Rasmussen called the coaches last night and he said, "Coach Krammer told me thanks for the early Christmas present."

And for the Bobcats, Christmas may just have come early, with a Pac-10 caliber quarterback headed to the Big Sky.

mslacat · Post by **mslacat** » Mon Dec 19, 2005 9:17 pm

Niiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiicccce!! $\:D/$

Post by **SonomaCat** » Mon Dec 19, 2005 9:23 pm

I assume the "he" he is referring to is Bailey? Landing a recruit like this might not bode well for the "fire Bailey" campaign.

Good sounding recruit, coaches!

BelgradeBobcat · Post by **BelgradeBobcat** » Mon Dec 19, 2005 9:24 pm

I suppose this means the Cut Bank kid is out of the picture?

6'4", 202. Very prototypical quarterback size.

twentythreeOh4 · Post by **twentythreeOh4** » Mon Dec 19, 2005 9:28 pm

He must be good if the coaches told him he will be able to come in and compete right away as a freshman!

mslacat · Post by **mslacat** » Mon Dec 19, 2005 9:38 pm

twentythreeOh4 wrote:He must be good if the coaches told him he will be able to come in and compete right away as a freshman!

Sorry but sounds like a Hauck promise

Post by **rtb** » Mon Dec 19, 2005 9:53 pm

twentythreeOh4 wrote:He must be good if the coaches told him he will be able to come in and compete right away as a freshman!

WOW!! This is a good get and I don't think that is an empty promise at all. We have proven with Lulay that if you are good enough as a Frosh you will play. If not redshirting this kid would mean good things for the future. I like the sounds of this kid!

I still hope we get Larson to use at another position if he is as good an athlete as we have been told.

Post by **SonomaCat** » Mon Dec 19, 2005 10:08 pm

mslacat wrote:
twentythreeOh4 wrote:He must be good if the coaches told him he will be able to come in and compete right away as a freshman!
Sorry but sounds like a Hauck promise

The difference is that he was told this after all of the other QBs were on board. Hauck made that promise, and then promised the starting job to a transfer to get him in as well (or so goes the story).

Either way, I imagine all Freshman are told they will have a chance to compete for a starting job -- as it is true every time (in theory, at least). They just aren't told explicitly that the odds might be very slim. But as rtb said, we do have a precedent to point to in Lulay.

CelticCat · Post by **CelticCat** » Mon Dec 19, 2005 10:39 pm

This sounds like a great get! I love hearing that we land pretty highly touted HS players. Grats and welcome to MSU!

mslacat · Post by **mslacat** » Mon Dec 19, 2005 10:39 pm

Info:
Jordan Rasmussen

Pro-style quarterback
University Place (WA)
Curtis

Height: 6-foot-4
Weight: 202 pounds
40-yard dash: 4.7 seconds
Bench max: 225 pounds
Vertical leap: 28 inches
GPA: 3.9
Spar 54.34

evious: NR

Rivals.com preseason Washington Rank 22nd

bozbobcat · Post by **bozbobcat** » Mon Dec 19, 2005 11:12 pm

That's more great news tonight! All right, this guy sounds like a good one. I hope we can still get Larson, though.

DaGriz · Post by **DaGriz** » Mon Dec 19, 2005 11:39 pm

Bench max: 225 pounds

This bench max can't be right. I have seen this a few times where bench max says 225. He can barely bench his own weight? Is there a number after the 225 telling how many times he benched 225?

BigSkyCat · Post by **BigSkyCat** » Mon Dec 19, 2005 11:41 pm

Sounds like a great recruit with good attitude and good in the classroom. Great job Kramer and Bailey! Sounds like your constant, early contact paid off.

Recruiting '06: The field general from Tacoma

QB Jordan Rasmussen By BARRY BOLTON

Cougfan.com Senior Editor
Date: Mar 8, 2005

THE FIRST PLACE many look when evaluating quarterbacks is the stat line -- yards, TDs -- and the bio page -- height, weight. Just as important to all the measurables is something not found in a box score -- leadership. Tacoma's Jordan Rasmussen, at 6-4 and 200, has the stature but he also has the intangibles. And his coach says he's primed for a breakout year.

In the Pac-10, Rasmussen is seeing the most mail from Washington and Oregon right now. He's also hearing from the likes of Notre Dame, Michigan State, Nebraska and Hawaii. Location, potential early playing time, strength of the football program, academics and a family environment are among the factors which will influence his decision.

"I'd like to play in a pretty big town and be near my family (ideally), but that's not a really big factor," said Rasmussen.

Having attended the junior days at Washington and Oregon, next up are a Stanford or Oregon NIKE camp, summer camps at Eugene and Seattle, and possibly Washington State's. Should he camp at WSU, it'll be the third straight year in Pullman for Rasmussen. Last year, he was able to spend some time visiting with coaches Bill Doba and Timm Rosenbach.

"That was great when we got to interact with some of the coaches," he said.

At the next level, Rasmussen's looking for an open minded coach he can offer input to, someone who's been around the game, knows what it takes to succeed at the next level and can help him get there. "I'm a coachable kid," said Rasmussen.

Academically, Rasmussen carries a phenomenal 3.9 GPA and is considering a career in Sports Medicine.

HIS PREP COACH, the highly respected Bob Lucey, who's sent many players into the collegiate and NFL ranks, says Rasmussen looks ready to burst onto the scene.

"I think he's going to be really, really impressive this year," said Lucey. "He's going to do whatever it takes."

Rasmussen has already impressed a former assistant strength coach with the Atlanta Hawks, said Lucey. The quarterback spent time working out with the trainer who came away marveling at his work ethic and rapid gains.

Still, there will probably be those who can heave it farther and put up bigger numbers on the season -- but Lucey said when the chips are down, Rasmussen is who you want behind center. His savvy, leadership and competitive drive resulted in but one loss in a game he was able to complete in 2004. A great start to the year came to a halt when Rasmussen broke his ankle n the second quarter of the season opener. Prior to the injury, he already had 105 yards and 3 TDs. He would miss the next three games.

"That really impressed me, how he came back," said Lucey. Curtis was 1-3 at the time and Rasmussen, despite limited mobility and substantial pain, tossed on a brace and strapped a carton of tape on it. The ankle would not fully heal until after the season had come to a close.

"I wasn't as mobile as I wanted to be," Rasmussen said with a laugh. "I had to do it, though. I couldn't stand being on the sidelines any more."

Despite the injury, Rasmussen threw for 839 yards with 12 TDs and only 3 INTs. His quarterback rating was 146.7.

IN ORDER TO play at all last year, Rasmussen had to make some substantial adjustments in his throwing motion. He's working this offseason on improving the quickness of his feet and to properly transfer his weight onto his front foot.

And therein lies the key to Rasmussen, said Lucey. When things break down, the quarterback who excels in reading defenses and who never stops working to improve, will find a way.

"He has exceptional work habits on and off the field," said Lucey. "He's a great competitor -- and he's a winner."

BigSkyCat · Post by **BigSkyCat** » Mon Dec 19, 2005 11:51 pm

2005 - High School Football Season:

Limited by injury all season, still threw for 839 yards with 12 TDs and only 3 INTs with a quarterback rating was 146.7.

Had 105 yards and 3 TDs in the second quarter of season opener before suffering a broken ankle. Returned after missing only three games and with team at 1-3, led team into playoffs. Lost only one game he was able to complete, despite limited mobility.

Coach Bob Lucey: "He has exceptional work habits on and off the field. He's a great competitor -- and he's a winner.

MbobScatU · Post by **MbobScatU** » Tue Dec 20, 2005 12:38 am

Those stats you have are from jordan's junior year. his senior year he threw for 1801 18 TDs 9 INTs. also, that isn't jordan's bench max. he is in the 275 range i'm guessing.

iaafan · Post by **iaafan** » Tue Dec 20, 2005 7:14 am

http://www.king5.com/sports/blitz/video.html

Video of Rasmussen and Curtis High o-lineman. Scroll down about halfway.

Box of 4A State championship(?) or playoff game. Looks like Curtis was unable to establish a ground game and Oly concentrated on Rasmussen. He still put up good numbers.

Football
4A State: Olympia 37, Curtis 17
CURTIS 10 0 7 0-- 17
OLYMPIA 7 13 14 3-- 37

First Quarter
Curtis--A.J. Wilson 89 kickoff return (Brandon Cummings kick), 11:47.
Curtis--FG Cummings 33, 7:40.
Olympia--Matt Valenta 5 run (Josh Carter kick), 5:25.

Second Quarter
Olympia--Valenta 3 run (Carter kick), 7:05.
Olympia--Valenta 2 run (kick failed), 0:44.

Third Quarter
Olympia--Valenta 2 run (Carter kick), 7:44.
Olympia--Valenta 4 run (Carter kick), 5:56.
Curtis--Brendan Waiters 12 pass from Jordan Rasmussen (Cummings kick), 4:25.

Fourth Quarter
Olympia--FG Carter 27, 7:30.

CUR OLY

First downs 12 20
Rushes-yards 13-2 42-130
Passing 204 285
Total yards 206 415
Comp-Att-Int 18-32-1 19-25-0
Fumbles-lost 4-4 0-0
Punts 2-26.5 5-36.2
Penalties-Yards 1-15 4-33

INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS
RUSHING--Curtis: Burgess Horne 2-4, A.J. Wilson 7-(--3), Jordan Rasmussen 3-4, Rob Wilson 1-1. Olympia: Matt Valenta 19-56, Ryan Harlan 5-(--9), Kyle Richardson 3-9, Jimmy Hotvedt 15-74.

PASSING--Curtis: Rasmussen 18-31-1, 204; Brandon Cummings 0-1. Olympia: Harlan 19-25-0, 285.

RECEIVING--Curtis Brendan Waiters 6-113, Jonathan Joyner 5-42, Gerald Hill 4-34, Horne 1-(--5), Tyree Williams 1-15, A.J. Wilson 1-5. Olympia: Richardson 4-98, Kevin Casterline 8-85, Adam Kravitz 1-45, Michael Fennerty 4-35, Hotvedt 2-22.

94VegasCat · Post by **94VegasCat** » Tue Dec 20, 2005 8:58 am

http://www.bozemandailychronicle.com/ar ... ecruit.txt

Robcat · Post by **Robcat** » Tue Dec 20, 2005 12:11 pm

Wow, is this kid the next Lulay? We are now so deep in QB's we should do some trading!! I m anxious to see this kid in practice.

mslacat · Post by **mslacat** » Tue Dec 20, 2005 12:22 pm

With all of the QB's the football team is racking up, any chance you will let the basketball team borrow Desin from time to time. He is starting to impress me!!

HelenaCat95 · Post by **HelenaCat95** » Tue Dec 20, 2005 12:39 pm

mslacat wrote:With all of the QB's the football team is racking up, any chance you will let the basketball team borrow Desin from time to time. He is starting to impress me!!

Only if we can borrow Dissly.

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Rasmussen's 2005 Season