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Keeton announced as new QB coach

Posted: Tue Jan 23, 2024 5:18 pm
by AFCAT
Already being discussed on another thread but here is the confirmation.



Re: Keeton announced as new QB coach

Posted: Tue Jan 23, 2024 5:41 pm
by imacat
Welcome Coach Keeton!!!!

Re: Keeton announced as new QB coach

Posted: Tue Jan 23, 2024 5:50 pm
by wbtfg
I like his connection with Udy. I like his Texas recruiting ties. Seems like a good fit.

Re: Keeton announced as new QB coach

Posted: Tue Jan 23, 2024 5:59 pm
by ThoughtUKnew14
Very familiar…This is a solid hire!

Re: Keeton announced as new QB coach

Posted: Tue Jan 23, 2024 7:20 pm
by canyoncat
I like the fact that all he has to do is coach the Qb's.

Re: Keeton announced as new QB coach

Posted: Tue Jan 23, 2024 8:23 pm
by Montanabob
wbtfg wrote:
Tue Jan 23, 2024 5:50 pm
I like his connection with Udy. I like his Texas recruiting ties. Seems like a good fit.
not true. primary recruiter for Texas.

Re: Keeton announced as new QB coach

Posted: Tue Jan 23, 2024 10:20 pm
by wbtfg
Montanabob wrote:
Tue Jan 23, 2024 8:23 pm
wbtfg wrote:
Tue Jan 23, 2024 5:50 pm
I like his connection with Udy. I like his Texas recruiting ties. Seems like a good fit.
not true. primary recruiter for Texas.
Wut?

Re: Keeton announced as new QB coach

Posted: Wed Jan 24, 2024 9:04 am
by BelligerentBobcat
This seems like a really, really, good hire.

Re: Keeton announced as new QB coach

Posted: Wed Jan 24, 2024 9:06 am
by TomCat88
wbtfg wrote:
Tue Jan 23, 2024 10:20 pm
Montanabob wrote:
Tue Jan 23, 2024 8:23 pm
wbtfg wrote:
Tue Jan 23, 2024 5:50 pm
I like his connection with Udy. I like his Texas recruiting ties. Seems like a good fit.
not true. primary recruiter for Texas.
Wut?
Think he meant to reply to canyoncat.

I’m hearing lots of good things about Keeton.

Re: Keeton announced as new QB coach

Posted: Wed Jan 24, 2024 10:25 am
by JDoub
great hire

he was Jordan Love before Love at USU, and was Love's first QB coach there. Dude was unstoppable as a FR/SO in Logan - his playing career cut short by injuries, but he was something to watch

if he can coach QB's at all to the level he played, we're in for some fun

Re: Keeton announced as new QB coach

Posted: Wed Jan 24, 2024 10:45 am
by BobcatBuiltTexan
I coached against chuckie when he was in hs. HECK of a player. From the northwest side of Houston and has a lot of connective with houston area coaches. Very well respected in the area. Interesting that he begins the primary recruiter for Texas when it's been Bap. Bap has brought some fire from Texas to bozeman. I wouldn't mess with that formula. But both Bap and chuckie are from the Houston area so the connections still probably stay strong. I think it's good hell have the qbs because that frees up Howe to focus on the whole offense. Question I have is typically when someone becomes the oc from a position coach they typically lean on the position they coached. So do we think there will be a hyper focus on highlighting the TEs as opposed to highlighting the best attributes of our best players?

Re: Keeton announced as new QB coach

Posted: Wed Jan 24, 2024 10:54 am
by kennethnoisewater
BobcatBuiltTexan wrote:
Wed Jan 24, 2024 10:45 am
I Visage against chuckie when he was in hs. HECK of a player. From the northwest side of Houston and has a lot of connective with houston area coaches. Very well respected in the area. Interesting that he begins the primary recruiter for Texas when it's been Bap. Bap has brought some fire from Texas to bozeman. I wouldn't mess with that formula. But both Bap and chuckie are from the Houston area so the connections still probably stay strong. I think it's good hell have the qbs because that frees up Howe to focus on the whole offense. Question I have is typically when someone becomes the oc from a position coach they typically lean on the position they coached. So do we think there will be a hyper focus on highlighting the TEs as opposed to highlighting the best attributes of our best players?
Guessing you mean Walker here. He's a former WR, so I don't think the same thing applies. His best TE's from last year are gone. Our HC is a former TE and I'm hoping they utilize the TE a lot, but I don't think it will be to the detriment of other positions.

Re: Keeton announced as new QB coach

Posted: Wed Jan 24, 2024 11:01 am
by BobcatBuiltTexan
kennethnoisewater wrote:
Wed Jan 24, 2024 10:54 am
BobcatBuiltTexan wrote:
Wed Jan 24, 2024 10:45 am
I Visage against chuckie when he was in hs. HECK of a player. From the northwest side of Houston and has a lot of connective with houston area coaches. Very well respected in the area. Interesting that he begins the primary recruiter for Texas when it's been Bap. Bap has brought some fire from Texas to bozeman. I wouldn't mess with that formula. But both Bap and chuckie are from the Houston area so the connections still probably stay strong. I think it's good hell have the qbs because that frees up Howe to focus on the whole offense. Question I have is typically when someone becomes the oc from a position coach they typically lean on the position they coached. So do we think there will be a hyper focus on highlighting the TEs as opposed to highlighting the best attributes of our best players?
Guessing you mean Walker here. He's a former WR, so I don't think the same thing applies. His best TE's from last year are gone. Our HC is a former TE and I'm hoping they utilize the TE a lot, but I don't think it will be to the detriment of other positions.
Yes my bad...walker... got em confused my apologies.

Re: Keeton announced as new QB coach

Posted: Wed Jan 24, 2024 3:48 pm
by 94VegasCat
Always exciting to get a new position coach. Welcome aboard.

Re: Keeton announced as new QB coach

Posted: Thu Jan 25, 2024 12:56 am
by GoCats18
Would really like to see us bring in a portal QB that has the ability to come in and play the roll that Chambers did. Not saying that the guys behind Tommy aren’t good, but I think maybe they need a little more time to learn.

Re: Keeton announced as new QB coach

Posted: Thu Jan 25, 2024 6:29 am
by Montanabob
GoCats18 wrote:
Thu Jan 25, 2024 12:56 am
Would really like to see us bring in a portal QB that has the ability to come in and play the roll that Chambers did. Not saying that the guys behind Tommy aren’t good, but I think maybe they need a little more time to learn.
we need to play those existing QBs and find out who can play and who cant before we start complaining about needing a transfer.

Re: Keeton announced as new QB coach

Posted: Thu Jan 25, 2024 7:09 am
by MSU01
Montanabob wrote:
Thu Jan 25, 2024 6:29 am
GoCats18 wrote:
Thu Jan 25, 2024 12:56 am
Would really like to see us bring in a portal QB that has the ability to come in and play the roll that Chambers did. Not saying that the guys behind Tommy aren’t good, but I think maybe they need a little more time to learn.
we need to play those existing QBs and find out who can play and who cant before we start complaining about needing a transfer.
I'll go ahead and trust the coaching staff that sees these guys in practice every day to decide whether or not MSU needs a QB transfer. Chambers was a very unique player, you can't just go out in the portal and find another guy as good as he was.

Then there's also the question of whether the available QB transfers who would consider coming to MSU knowing they won't be the starter are worth one of the few roster spots they still have open to fill for next year.

Re: Keeton announced as new QB coach

Posted: Thu Jan 25, 2024 8:37 am
by TomCat88
MSU01 wrote:
Thu Jan 25, 2024 7:09 am
Montanabob wrote:
Thu Jan 25, 2024 6:29 am
GoCats18 wrote:
Thu Jan 25, 2024 12:56 am
Would really like to see us bring in a portal QB that has the ability to come in and play the roll that Chambers did. Not saying that the guys behind Tommy aren’t good, but I think maybe they need a little more time to learn.
we need to play those existing QBs and find out who can play and who cant before we start complaining about needing a transfer.
I'll go ahead and trust the coaching staff that sees these guys in practice every day to decide whether or not MSU needs a QB transfer. Chambers was a very unique player, you can't just go out in the portal and find another guy as good as he was.

Then there's also the question of whether the available QB transfers who would consider coming to MSU knowing they won't be the starter are worth one of the few roster spots they still have open to fill for next year.
It was a special circumstance that got Chambers to MSU. You can’t rule it out happening again but it’s unlikely.

It’ll be interesting to see how the offense operates with Mellott as the sole starter at quarterback. The coaches obviously know that he’s injury prone so they’ll have someone ready if he goes down.

We’ll find out how they feel about Reed, who looked good last year in mop up duty, this spring. It’ll be interesting to see what they think about Wilson after his second spring session. If MSU comes out of spring ball without a solid backup, then they will certainly be looking. However, it doesn’t seem likely. I don’t think you can rule out Abshire or Duchein but it seems like the #2 spot is between Reed and Wilson.

I think the passing game will open up a lot next season with Alexander on the field. He and McCullouch will be tough to defend downfield. It’s going to be interesting seeing how the offense changes and develops.

Re: Keeton announced as new QB coach

Posted: Thu Jan 25, 2024 8:46 am
by tetoncat
TomCat88 wrote:
Thu Jan 25, 2024 8:37 am
MSU01 wrote:
Thu Jan 25, 2024 7:09 am
Montanabob wrote:
Thu Jan 25, 2024 6:29 am
GoCats18 wrote:
Thu Jan 25, 2024 12:56 am
Would really like to see us bring in a portal QB that has the ability to come in and play the roll that Chambers did. Not saying that the guys behind Tommy aren’t good, but I think maybe they need a little more time to learn.
we need to play those existing QBs and find out who can play and who cant before we start complaining about needing a transfer.
I'll go ahead and trust the coaching staff that sees these guys in practice every day to decide whether or not MSU needs a QB transfer. Chambers was a very unique player, you can't just go out in the portal and find another guy as good as he was.

Then there's also the question of whether the available QB transfers who would consider coming to MSU knowing they won't be the starter are worth one of the few roster spots they still have open to fill for next year.
It was a special circumstance that got Chambers to MSU. You can’t rule it out happening again but it’s unlikely.

It’ll be interesting to see how the offense operates with Mellott as the sole starter at quarterback. The coaches obviously know that he’s injury prone so they’ll have someone ready if he goes down.

We’ll find out how they feel about Reed, who looked good last year in mop up duty, this spring. It’ll be interesting to see what they think about Wilson after his second spring session. If MSU comes out of spring ball without a solid backup, then they will certainly be looking. However, it doesn’t seem likely. I don’t think you can rule out Abshire or Duchein but it seems like the #2 spot is between Reed and Wilson.

I think the passing game will open up a lot next season with Alexander on the field. He and McCullouch will be tough to defend downfield. It’s going to be interesting seeing how the offense changes and develops.
Is he injury prone or unlucky?. I would think injury prone would be more non contact or nagging injuries. His ankle, concussion, first knee of 23 and last knee of 23 seem to all be hit related. Maybe they are things others could bounce back from quicker than he did. Seems like he has had so.e bad luck.

Re: Keeton announced as new QB coach

Posted: Thu Jan 25, 2024 10:36 am
by coloradocat
tetoncat wrote:
Thu Jan 25, 2024 8:46 am
TomCat88 wrote:
Thu Jan 25, 2024 8:37 am
MSU01 wrote:
Thu Jan 25, 2024 7:09 am
Montanabob wrote:
Thu Jan 25, 2024 6:29 am
GoCats18 wrote:
Thu Jan 25, 2024 12:56 am
Would really like to see us bring in a portal QB that has the ability to come in and play the roll that Chambers did. Not saying that the guys behind Tommy aren’t good, but I think maybe they need a little more time to learn.
we need to play those existing QBs and find out who can play and who cant before we start complaining about needing a transfer.
I'll go ahead and trust the coaching staff that sees these guys in practice every day to decide whether or not MSU needs a QB transfer. Chambers was a very unique player, you can't just go out in the portal and find another guy as good as he was.

Then there's also the question of whether the available QB transfers who would consider coming to MSU knowing they won't be the starter are worth one of the few roster spots they still have open to fill for next year.
It was a special circumstance that got Chambers to MSU. You can’t rule it out happening again but it’s unlikely.

It’ll be interesting to see how the offense operates with Mellott as the sole starter at quarterback. The coaches obviously know that he’s injury prone so they’ll have someone ready if he goes down.

We’ll find out how they feel about Reed, who looked good last year in mop up duty, this spring. It’ll be interesting to see what they think about Wilson after his second spring session. If MSU comes out of spring ball without a solid backup, then they will certainly be looking. However, it doesn’t seem likely. I don’t think you can rule out Abshire or Duchein but it seems like the #2 spot is between Reed and Wilson.

I think the passing game will open up a lot next season with Alexander on the field. He and McCullouch will be tough to defend downfield. It’s going to be interesting seeing how the offense changes and develops.
Is he injury prone or unlucky?. I would think injury prone would be more non contact or nagging injuries. His ankle, concussion, first knee of 23 and last knee of 23 seem to all be hit related. Maybe they are things others could bounce back from quicker than he did. Seems like he has had so.e bad luck.
I think it would be bad luck if he was a traditional QB and had that many injuries. He's injury prone due to his style of play. He's not going to stop playing the way he does and he's not going to stop getting injured.