Fall camp 2019

[DriscollCat]

CB is Chalupa Batman.

I’m surprised more of you don’t know that

But seriously, does anyone else just think of The League every time a person is referred to as CB?

[allcat]

Spelling and grammar are two different things.




/Okay, okay, I'm done with the English lessons for today.

It worries me that they're people that can't get their names straight. There ought to be law. Come on jump back in and correct this one.

[wbtfg]

CB is Chalupa Batman.

I’m surprised more of you don’t know that

But seriously, does anyone else just think of The League every time a person is referred to as CB?

I didn't until NOW.

Seriously one of the greatest shows ever.

[allcat]

CB is Chalupa Batman.

I’m surprised more of you don’t know that

But seriously, does anyone else just think of The League every time a person is referred to as CB?

Never heard of it.

[Catsrgrood]

Bah. CB (Bauman) will always be singular, or possesive. It's being used as a noun.

CBs (cornerbacks) will usually be plural, or have a definitive article (the, that, a, etc) in front of it.

CB threw the ball right to the opposing CB! CB trucked that CB!

The context of the sentence should make it obvious. Just follow basic English rules.


/Football really needs to start soon

Sadly, the days of people using proper English are went.

[coachouert]

CB is Chalupa Batman.

I’m surprised more of you don’t know that

But seriously, does anyone else just think of The League every time a person is referred to as CB?

I didn't until NOW.

Seriously one of the greatest shows ever.

[Cledus]

CB is Chalupa Batman.

I’m surprised more of you don’t know that

But seriously, does anyone else just think of The League every time a person is referred to as CB?

Some much needed levity.

[bobcat99]

Spelling and grammar are two different things.




/Okay, okay, I'm done with the English lessons for today.

It worries me that they're people that can't get their names straight. There ought to be law. Come on jump back in and correct this one.

It physically hurts me when you do this.

[cats2506]

Spelling and grammar are two different things.




/Okay, okay, I'm done with the English lessons for today.

Yeah, I'm not very good at either

[Long Time Cat]

How many days until the first game?
If we’re talking grammar on this board, that’s too many!!

[bobcat99]

Here's a fun grammar lesson!

One time I helped my uncle Jack off his horse.




Commas matter. Lol.

[Grizaddict]

For those of you who have had the chance to watch camp, it would be interesting to hear your thoughts on how Bauman is setting in at QB and the large amount of depth at MLB. Seven guys for two spots must bring in a lot of competitive energy. Now the young but STRONG freshman is switching to RB. Which also leads me to ask if we have another TA situation where we see him move back to MLB after a few graduates move on?

I'd love to hear peoples opinions as well. I was able to attend the first four practices and haven't made it to one since.

The Monday practice right after Bauman was announced as a starter, there was a noticeable difference in him getting more reps. I have seen him definitely become more assertive at each practice. I notice the 1st team offense players going to him and talking talking with him on the sidelines when they are not in. As far as his play, he is improving each day. Looks more relaxed and confident. . Early on you could see him going to one receiver. Now he seems to be going thru the progressions. He still has work to do but is coming along very quickly. I thought he looked much better in this scrimmage than the first. Will be interesting to see how he handles the intense pressure he is going to get at Texas Tech. I think we will have a good read on him after that game. Just my opinion.

As far as MLB, it seems every day in practice different individuals make great plays. It is confusing to judge as they shuffle them in and out on 11 on 11s. Like Choate said, it is going to be a tough decision to come up with a depth chart. Yes, the competitive energy is intense. It seems to raise the level of them all.

Too early to tell on where Jahari Martin will end up. He is going to open some eyes at RB for sure. He has quick feet and is fast for a guy his size. Wherever he ends up, he will be a force. Great problem to have.

That’s interesting. In listening to Colter during the football hour yesterday he said Bauman didn’t look good and appeared nervous. The stats didn’t really jump of the page either. He thinks the Cats should use 4-5 different QBs during each game, get out to an early lead and then just hold on with your defense and Ifanse.

[91catAlum]

Bah. CB (Bauman) will always be singular, or possesive. It's being used as a noun.

CBs (cornerbacks) will usually be plural, or have a definitive article (the, that, a, etc) in front of it.

CB threw the ball right to the opposing CB! CB trucked that CB!

The context of the sentence should make it obvious. Just follow basic English rules.


/Football really needs to start soon

Unless I say "CB got a sack!" Then I'm talking about Chase Benson...

[RobertoGato]

For those of you who have had the chance to watch camp, it would be interesting to hear your thoughts on how Bauman is setting in at QB and the large amount of depth at MLB. Seven guys for two spots must bring in a lot of competitive energy. Now the young but STRONG freshman is switching to RB. Which also leads me to ask if we have another TA situation where we see him move back to MLB after a few graduates move on?

I'd love to hear peoples opinions as well. I was able to attend the first four practices and haven't made it to one since.

The Monday practice right after Bauman was announced as a starter, there was a noticeable difference in him getting more reps. I have seen him definitely become more assertive at each practice. I notice the 1st team offense players going to him and talking talking with him on the sidelines when they are not in. As far as his play, he is improving each day. Looks more relaxed and confident. . Early on you could see him going to one receiver. Now he seems to be going thru the progressions. He still has work to do but is coming along very quickly. I thought he looked much better in this scrimmage than the first. Will be interesting to see how he handles the intense pressure he is going to get at Texas Tech. I think we will have a good read on him after that game. Just my opinion.

As far as MLB, it seems every day in practice different individuals make great plays. It is confusing to judge as they shuffle them in and out on 11 on 11s. Like Choate said, it is going to be a tough decision to come up with a depth chart. Yes, the competitive energy is intense. It seems to raise the level of them all.

Too early to tell on where Jahari Martin will end up. He is going to open some eyes at RB for sure. He has quick feet and is fast for a guy his size. Wherever he ends up, he will be a force. Great problem to have.

That’s interesting. In listening to Colter during the football hour yesterday he said Bauman didn’t look good and appeared nervous. The stats didn’t really jump of the page either. He thinks the Cats should use 4-5 different QBs during each game, get out to an early lead and then just hold on with your defense and Ifanse.

Bauman didn't look nervous at all. Not on the sideline nor on the field. That's no guarantee that he's going to be some stud, but he had a good scrimmage.

[Colter_Nuanez]

For those of you who have had the chance to watch camp, it would be interesting to hear your thoughts on how Bauman is setting in at QB and the large amount of depth at MLB. Seven guys for two spots must bring in a lot of competitive energy. Now the young but STRONG freshman is switching to RB. Which also leads me to ask if we have another TA situation where we see him move back to MLB after a few graduates move on?

I'd love to hear peoples opinions as well. I was able to attend the first four practices and haven't made it to one since.

The Monday practice right after Bauman was announced as a starter, there was a noticeable difference in him getting more reps. I have seen him definitely become more assertive at each practice. I notice the 1st team offense players going to him and talking talking with him on the sidelines when they are not in. As far as his play, he is improving each day. Looks more relaxed and confident. . Early on you could see him going to one receiver. Now he seems to be going thru the progressions. He still has work to do but is coming along very quickly. I thought he looked much better in this scrimmage than the first. Will be interesting to see how he handles the intense pressure he is going to get at Texas Tech. I think we will have a good read on him after that game. Just my opinion.

As far as MLB, it seems every day in practice different individuals make great plays. It is confusing to judge as they shuffle them in and out on 11 on 11s. Like Choate said, it is going to be a tough decision to come up with a depth chart. Yes, the competitive energy is intense. It seems to raise the level of them all.

Too early to tell on where Jahari Martin will end up. He is going to open some eyes at RB for sure. He has quick feet and is fast for a guy his size. Wherever he ends up, he will be a force. Great problem to have.

That’s interesting. In listening to Colter during the football hour yesterday he said Bauman didn’t look good and appeared nervous. The stats didn’t really jump of the page either. He thinks the Cats should use 4-5 different QBs during each game, get out to an early lead and then just hold on with your defense and Ifanse.

Bauman didn't look nervous at all. Not on the sideline nor on the field. That's no guarantee that he's going to be some stud, but he had a good scrimmage.

One completion he had to Kassis for a long gain was a fluttered, floating ball that wasn't thrown well. Kassis made an unreal grab. I don't remember the other completion. Maybe nervous was the wrong word...he was confident with his command of the line of scrimmage. But he seemed to be trying to finesse his deep throws and he wasn't throwing with zip, which has always been his trademark.

Here's yesterday's Montana Football Hour:

[MSU Toddler]

Casual fan observation: I was disappointed in watching the 1st team offense running plays behind TA and TJ (think it was 2nd or 3rd series), but realized that 1) it was a vanilla scrimmage by design and 2) it’s not an either or option (CB at QB or TA / TJ) but both! I think this is ideal in brining CB along and outright punishing teams that simply can’t stop the run.

While I was a little nervous about the inevitable mistakes a young QB will have learning the position (insert most any freshman QB staring at any D1 school here with some rare exceptions) but knowing that CB is NOT on a short chain to be replaced and having the powerful run game and options to support and compliment him as he grows - I think the Cats will be just fine scoring points this year.

By the way: I recall that the pass to Kasis was on a rope (no flutter but off target). CB did throw a couple ducks - one of which looked to be tipped at the line. In general from what I’ve seen in person on CB he is accurate and has a powerful arm. It will come...

[RobertoGato]

For those of you who have had the chance to watch camp, it would be interesting to hear your thoughts on how Bauman is setting in at QB and the large amount of depth at MLB. Seven guys for two spots must bring in a lot of competitive energy. Now the young but STRONG freshman is switching to RB. Which also leads me to ask if we have another TA situation where we see him move back to MLB after a few graduates move on?

I'd love to hear peoples opinions as well. I was able to attend the first four practices and haven't made it to one since.

The Monday practice right after Bauman was announced as a starter, there was a noticeable difference in him getting more reps. I have seen him definitely become more assertive at each practice. I notice the 1st team offense players going to him and talking talking with him on the sidelines when they are not in. As far as his play, he is improving each day. Looks more relaxed and confident. . Early on you could see him going to one receiver. Now he seems to be going thru the progressions. He still has work to do but is coming along very quickly. I thought he looked much better in this scrimmage than the first. Will be interesting to see how he handles the intense pressure he is going to get at Texas Tech. I think we will have a good read on him after that game. Just my opinion.

As far as MLB, it seems every day in practice different individuals make great plays. It is confusing to judge as they shuffle them in and out on 11 on 11s. Like Choate said, it is going to be a tough decision to come up with a depth chart. Yes, the competitive energy is intense. It seems to raise the level of them all.

Too early to tell on where Jahari Martin will end up. He is going to open some eyes at RB for sure. He has quick feet and is fast for a guy his size. Wherever he ends up, he will be a force. Great problem to have.

That’s interesting. In listening to Colter during the football hour yesterday he said Bauman didn’t look good and appeared nervous. The stats didn’t really jump of the page either. He thinks the Cats should use 4-5 different QBs during each game, get out to an early lead and then just hold on with your defense and Ifanse.

Bauman didn't look nervous at all. Not on the sideline nor on the field. That's no guarantee that he's going to be some stud, but he had a good scrimmage.

One completion he had to Kassis for a long gain was a fluttered, floating ball that wasn't thrown well. Kassis made an unreal grab. I don't remember the other completion. Maybe nervous was the wrong word...he was confident with his command of the line of scrimmage. But he seemed to be trying to finesse his deep throws and he wasn't throwing with zip, which has always been his trademark.

Here's yesterday's Montana Football Hour:

I think that's an accurate take on the Kassis catch.

But you have to counter that bad ball completion with the good ball that Jonsen dropped in the end zone (at least from my view) and the nicely placed screen he threw over the defender that Jones dropped. That pass to Jonsen was from 45 yards out and the opposite hash.

The only uncatchable ball I remember was the overthrow to Jonsen. Down the seam (or sideline?). It was a laser that was well beyond Jonsen.

Thanks for the link. I always enjoy your content.

[DriscollCat]

For those of you who have had the chance to watch camp, it would be interesting to hear your thoughts on how Bauman is setting in at QB and the large amount of depth at MLB. Seven guys for two spots must bring in a lot of competitive energy. Now the young but STRONG freshman is switching to RB. Which also leads me to ask if we have another TA situation where we see him move back to MLB after a few graduates move on?

I'd love to hear peoples opinions as well. I was able to attend the first four practices and haven't made it to one since.

The Monday practice right after Bauman was announced as a starter, there was a noticeable difference in him getting more reps. I have seen him definitely become more assertive at each practice. I notice the 1st team offense players going to him and talking talking with him on the sidelines when they are not in. As far as his play, he is improving each day. Looks more relaxed and confident. . Early on you could see him going to one receiver. Now he seems to be going thru the progressions. He still has work to do but is coming along very quickly. I thought he looked much better in this scrimmage than the first. Will be interesting to see how he handles the intense pressure he is going to get at Texas Tech. I think we will have a good read on him after that game. Just my opinion.

As far as MLB, it seems every day in practice different individuals make great plays. It is confusing to judge as they shuffle them in and out on 11 on 11s. Like Choate said, it is going to be a tough decision to come up with a depth chart. Yes, the competitive energy is intense. It seems to raise the level of them all.

Too early to tell on where Jahari Martin will end up. He is going to open some eyes at RB for sure. He has quick feet and is fast for a guy his size. Wherever he ends up, he will be a force. Great problem to have.

That’s interesting. In listening to Colter during the football hour yesterday he said Bauman didn’t look good and appeared nervous. The stats didn’t really jump of the page either. He thinks the Cats should use 4-5 different QBs during each game, get out to an early lead and then just hold on with your defense and Ifanse.

Bauman didn't look nervous at all. Not on the sideline nor on the field. That's no guarantee that he's going to be some stud, but he had a good scrimmage.

One completion he had to Kassis for a long gain was a fluttered, floating ball that wasn't thrown well. Kassis made an unreal grab. I don't remember the other completion. Maybe nervous was the wrong word...he was confident with his command of the line of scrimmage. But he seemed to be trying to finesse his deep throws and he wasn't throwing with zip, which has always been his trademark.

Here's yesterday's Montana Football Hour:

I think that's an accurate take on the Kassis catch.

But you have to counter that bad ball completion with the good ball that Jonsen dropped in the end zone (at least from my view) and the nicely placed screen he threw over the defender that Jones dropped. That pass to Jonsen was from 45 yards out and the opposite hash.

The only uncatchable ball I remember was the overthrow to Jonsen. Down the seam (or sideline?). It was a laser that was well beyond Jonsen.

Thanks for the link. I always enjoy your content.

Couple things - we often say, relieved, that a pass was good but was dropped. I have heard Coach Choate do this too. The problem is that the ultimate goal isn’t a qb who hits his target regardless of whether it’s a completion. We have to have a passing game that is a real threat, a few incompletions are acceptable, but a dropped pass really isn’t any better for our team than an errant throw.

My second thing is regarding uncatchable balls. The interception Casey threw may have been on a free play, but it wasn’t as though he launched it 50 yards downfield. He took a chance into tight coverage and slightly underthrew it. That was enough to make the ball not so much a 50/50 Kassis lost, but an interception on Casey.

All that being said, I am VERY optimistic about this season!

Go Cats!

[VimSince03]

Btw...roster has been updated with new height/weight numbers. Noticeable growth in our young LBs and TEs. Troy, Jobman, Kanow, O'Reilly, Askelson, Gilman, Hardy all with good jumps in weight. For TE's, Davis up to 250, Hadley up to 230, and Pickering up to 240.

https://msubobcats.com/roster.aspx?path=football

[DriscollCat]

Btw...roster has been updated with new height/weight numbers. Noticeable growth in our young LBs and TEs. Troy, Jobman, Kanow, O'Reilly, Askelson, Gilman, Hardy all with good jumps in weight. For TE's, Davis up to 250, Hadley up to 230, and Pickering up to 240.

https://msubobcats.com/roster.aspx?path=football

Thanks for the heads up Vim.

Incidentally, there was a player who wore 57 at the scrimmage, on D line. Only 57 on the roster is Caleb Mancini 6’2” 170lb P/K. This was not him.

I asked someone after and they said it was Bohannon. Definitely not him either, another slender kid (receiver I think).

I thought an updated roster would reflect who this was (it doesn’t).

Anybody know?