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Next year's QB
Posted: Fri Nov 08, 2024 6:52 pm
by nanacat
I know it is expected the Cats will seek a transfer to fill that position, at least on this forum. Any chance a freshman would get the starting job?
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Re: Next year's QB
Posted: Fri Nov 08, 2024 6:59 pm
by wbtfg
Re: Next year's QB
Posted: Fri Nov 08, 2024 7:25 pm
by Bobcatsinmso
Think Chance will be the guy, and he will battle with some as yet named transfer for the starting job. I would also think Grant redshirts his freshman year, just guessing BTW.
Re: Next year's QB
Posted: Fri Nov 08, 2024 7:59 pm
by cats2506
Bobcatsinmso wrote: ↑Fri Nov 08, 2024 7:25 pm
Think Chance will be the guy, and he will battle with some as yet named transfer for the starting job. I would also think Grant redshirts his freshman year, just guessing BTW.
+1
That is my feeling too. Subject to change at anytime between now and next fall
Re: Next year's QB
Posted: Fri Nov 08, 2024 8:10 pm
by Bocephus
Sounds like the apple doesn’t fall too far from the tree, but he is definitely redshirting.
Re: Next year's QB
Posted: Fri Nov 08, 2024 8:20 pm
by nanacat
Bobcatsinmso wrote: ↑Fri Nov 08, 2024 7:25 pm
Think Chance will be the guy, and he will battle with some as yet named transfer for the starting job. I would also think Grant redshirts his freshman year, just guessing BTW.
Makes sense
Re: Next year's QB
Posted: Fri Nov 08, 2024 8:23 pm
by nanacat
Bocephus wrote: ↑Fri Nov 08, 2024 8:10 pm
Sounds like the apple doesn’t fall too far from the tree, but he is definitely redshirting.
Likely true. Clearly his dad's coaching perspective, like the 1-0 mentality has trickled down.
Re: Next year's QB
Posted: Fri Nov 08, 2024 8:29 pm
by mongoo99
My take on the young Vigen is that he’s got a strong arm and is very smart; grew up learning the game from the moment he could walk. But he’s not mobile enough to fit in the current offense. That’s why Jordan Reed slipped to third string. Now, if OC Walker was to move on, then maybe Vigen has a chance to play QB, but his best bet as a Bobcat is tight end.
Re: Next year's QB
Posted: Fri Nov 08, 2024 8:38 pm
by Hi-Line Bobcat
mongoo99 wrote: ↑Fri Nov 08, 2024 8:29 pm
My take on the young Vigen is that he’s got a strong arm and is very smart; grew up learning the game from the moment he could walk. But he’s not mobile enough to fit in the current offense. That’s why Jordan Reed slipped to third string. Now, if OC Walker was to move on, then maybe Vigen has a chance to play QB, but his best bet as a Bobcat is tight end.
It’s my belief Reed slipped mostly because of his throwing and decision making, he actually is pretty mobile. Personally I never bought the idea that he was a great thrower with a big arm, I never once saw that in practice or games.
Re: Next year's QB
Posted: Fri Nov 08, 2024 8:42 pm
by bobcatbob
Bobcatsinmso wrote: ↑Fri Nov 08, 2024 7:25 pm
Think Chance will be the guy, and he will battle with some as yet named transfer for the starting job. I would also think Grant redshirts his freshman year, just guessing BTW.
I agree. Chance is going to be a good one. He has put on some weight and muscle and that will continue this coming year. He has a good arm and can run. He is also smart. I do think they will bring in a transfer and he will have to compete.
I have watched young Vigen’s HS games. He is a pure pocket passer. I think he will end up a TE. In any event he will most likely red shirt next year.
Re: Next year's QB
Posted: Fri Nov 08, 2024 8:55 pm
by 84CatGrad
As much as I hate to say it there is also a chance Vigen gets hired away after this year and takes his son with him. I'll go now and wash my mouth out with soap.
Re: Next year's QB
Posted: Fri Nov 08, 2024 9:26 pm
by TomCat88
Hi-Line Bobcat wrote: ↑Fri Nov 08, 2024 8:38 pm
mongoo99 wrote: ↑Fri Nov 08, 2024 8:29 pm
My take on the young Vigen is that he’s got a strong arm and is very smart; grew up learning the game from the moment he could walk. But he’s not mobile enough to fit in the current offense. That’s why Jordan Reed slipped to third string. Now, if OC Walker was to move on, then maybe Vigen has a chance to play QB, but his best bet as a Bobcat is tight end.
It’s my belief Reed slipped mostly because of his throwing and decision making, he actually is pretty mobile. Personally I never bought the idea that he was a great thrower with a big arm, I never once saw that in practice or gameselse. .
He has an amazing arm and throws a beautiful ball. Effortlessly. When they warm up side by side and follow each other there’s a striking difference between him and everyone else. Not that anyone looks bad, he’s just different. “If” he can get the rest down he’s going to be good.
Re: Next year's QB
Posted: Fri Nov 08, 2024 9:41 pm
by 94VegasCat
What impressed me the most about Chance Wilson was his 9 minute drive to finish a game. I’d like to see him get some reps with the 1s to see if he can throw. Some of his throws have been good and some of his throws look like the game is still too fast for him. Wilson has speed. He has some swagger. He’s a gamer in my opinion. Heck I’d like to see him and TD Tommy on the field once or twice. Light version of last years duo.
Re: Next year's QB
Posted: Fri Nov 08, 2024 9:41 pm
by Hawks86
7 games left. I'm not going to worry about it.
Re: Next year's QB
Posted: Fri Nov 08, 2024 9:43 pm
by 94VegasCat
Hawks86 wrote: ↑Fri Nov 08, 2024 9:41 pm
7 games left. I'm not going to worry about it.
Re: Next year's QB
Posted: Fri Nov 08, 2024 9:48 pm
by AFCAT
84CatGrad wrote: ↑Fri Nov 08, 2024 8:55 pm
As much as I hate to say it there is also a chance Vigen gets hired away after this year and takes his son with him. I'll go now and wash my mouth out with soap.
He was offered after last season but stayed at MSU. I don’t believe he is a coaching vagabond that Choate is. That’s not to say Vigen won’t leave someday, I just think it will be a few more years. Money talks though.
Re: Next year's QB
Posted: Fri Nov 08, 2024 9:55 pm
by Hawks86
84CatGrad wrote: ↑Fri Nov 08, 2024 8:55 pm
As much as I hate to say it there is also a chance Vigen gets hired away after this year and takes his
son with him. I'll go now and wash my mouth out with soap.
That would cause some major family drama.
Re: Next year's QB
Posted: Fri Nov 08, 2024 9:58 pm
by MSU01
Vigen is certainly recruiting like a coach who is planning to stick around for a while. I'm sure there could always be an offer too good to pass up but I can't see him bolting for the first crappy FBS rebuilding project that becomes available.
Re: Next year's QB
Posted: Fri Nov 08, 2024 10:15 pm
by onceacat
MSU01 wrote: ↑Fri Nov 08, 2024 9:58 pm
Vigen is certainly recruiting like a coach who is planning to stick around for a while. I'm sure there could always be an offer too good to pass up but I can't see him bolting for the first crappy FBS rebuilding project that becomes available.
This. Choate already had his feelers out for his next job when he inked the contract to move to Bozeman. He took a position coach job, which was really barely a step up from his DL job at Washington. Then his "big break" was to Nevada. Ugh. Like thats super positive other than the money. ?
I don't see Vigen leaving for a position coach, and I don't see him really wanting to take on a turnaround project.
I know, I know, money talks and all that. But I have a hard time seeing him go the Mountain West route...and hes not getting a 'good' Power 4 job without winning a natty.
Re: Next year's QB
Posted: Fri Nov 08, 2024 10:30 pm
by Cataholic
onceacat wrote: ↑Fri Nov 08, 2024 10:15 pm
MSU01 wrote: ↑Fri Nov 08, 2024 9:58 pm
Vigen is certainly recruiting like a coach who is planning to stick around for a while. I'm sure there could always be an offer too good to pass up but I can't see him bolting for the first crappy FBS rebuilding project that becomes available.
This. Choate already had his feelers out for his next job when he inked the contract to move to Bozeman. He took a position coach job, which was really barely a step up from his DL job at Washington. Then his "big break" was to Nevada. Ugh. Like thats super positive other than the money. ?
I don't see Vigen leaving for a position coach, and I don't see him really wanting to take on a turnaround project.
I know, I know, money talks and all that. But I have a hard time seeing him go the Mountain West route...and hes not getting a 'good' Power 4 job without winning a natty.
Choate took a position as co-DC at one of the richest programs in the country for around a million per year. It was clearly a step up. And then a head coach in the Mountain West which might have been the strongest G5 conference in the country. I’d say he has done pretty good for himself.