Mcsurdy

[Chief]

Didn't look bad tonight...the game was arguably the worst football game i've ever seen but Caleb played decently well.

[dupuyer griz]

It only shows he had four tackles, I thought he was in on a lot more than that. Looked really good got faked out by Pryor but he has some major wheels and did the same thing to 3 or 4 guys.

[Colorado S14]

Yea, really hoping he does enough in the preseason to make the 53-man roster. Played pretty well, the Pryor miss was not the greatest, Ryan pulled him after that miss and he did not go back in (only a minute left though).

[Grizincatland]

He got pulled because it was desperation time for the Raiders and the Cowboys went to a nickle or dime package. Mcsurdy came out of the game on almost all 3rd down situations that were longer than 3rd and two.

I thought he played pretty good for his first NFL game.

[AZGrizFan]

Not sure if it was his first play of the game, but about midway through the first quarter the cowboys only had 10 men on the field and just before the Raiders snapped the ball McSurdy came running onto the field. He was still trying to get into position when the ball was snapped and the play ended up going for 7-8 yards (the other way). McSurdy chased the play (over to the Cowboys sideline) and got an earful from a coach--presumably Ryan. Other than that he looked like he belonged.

[Griz2k]

He was hardly the only one to be burnt by Pryor's feet.

[GrizMusician]

Not sure if it was his first play of the game, but about midway through the first quarter the cowboys only had 10 men on the field and just before the Raiders snapped the ball McSurdy came running onto the field. He was still trying to get into position when the ball was snapped and the play ended up going for 7-8 yards (the other way). McSurdy chased the play (over to the Cowboys sideline) and got an earful from a coach--presumably Ryan. Other than that he looked like he belonged.

lol He's just like a freshman again...

[AZGrizFan]

Not sure if it was his first play of the game, but about midway through the first quarter the cowboys only had 10 men on the field and just before the Raiders snapped the ball McSurdy came running onto the field. He was still trying to get into position when the ball was snapped and the play ended up going for 7-8 yards (the other way). McSurdy chased the play (over to the Cowboys sideline) and got an earful from a coach--presumably Ryan. Other than that he looked like he belonged.

lol He's just like a freshman again...

Drinking from the knowledge firehose...

[yellowstone60]

more on McSurdy, and all of the other Griz in the NFL !


http://missoulian.com/sports/college/mo ... f887a.html

Former Griz start fast in NFL preseason

13 hours ago • By BILL SPELTZ of the Missoulian

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The list has grown so long it’s hard to keep track of all the ex-Montana Grizzlies playing in the NFL.

Consequently, it takes more than just making a roster to turn heads around here. It takes the type of impact performances turned in by ex-Griz defensive stalwarts Shann Schillinger and Caleb McSurdy and speedster wideout Marc Mariani in preseason openers.

Start with Schillinger, a free safety for the Atlanta Falcons. Just last summer he was recuperating from a fractured ankle. Last Thursday he shared the team lead in tackles with six in a game against the Baltimore Ravens.

“I feel I’m a lot better this year than I was last year,” said Schillinger, a Baker native listed at No. 2 on the depth chart. “Last year I just got cleared right before training camp so I was a little unsure how the ankle was going to hold up.

“I felt I could take away some positives from (the preseason opener). I feel comfortable out there with the speed of the game – it’s starting to slow down for me a little bit. But at the same time there’s always corrections you can make.”

This year is critical for Schillinger. Making an NFL roster for a third year means he would qualify for the league’s pension plan, which would kick in when he’s 55 years old.

Of course he’s not thinking that far ahead now. The temperature at training camp in southern Georgia on Tuesday was close to 90 degrees with humidity that was close to 90 percent, testing the moxie of even the fittest players.

“I think people are lying if they say they enjoy every day of it,” he said. “It’s a grind, but there’s some positives you take from it. It makes you tougher and brings the team closer together. Put people through the ringer and see who survives.

“I heard a stat the other day where the Falcons have won, in the last four years since coach Mike Smith has been here, more games than anyone in the NFC. We’ve got a good group of guys and coaches. We just hope to have everyone stay healthy and come regular season we’ll be ready to roll.”

McSurdy has impressed with his blue-collar work ethic in his first training camp for the Cowboys in sunny southern California. On Monday his team played just up the road in Oakland, shutting out the Raiders, 3-0. McSurdy entered the game at middle linebacker in the second period and finished with four tackles.

“We’re in a linebacker meeting (Monday) night and every time the Cowboy offense was on we put it on mute and every time the Cowboy defense or special teams came on we paused our own film to watch our buddy No. 56,” said Griz defensive coordinator Ty Gregorak of McSurdy.

“He made some nice plays. He’s such a success story. It wasn’t just a couple months ago he was right there in this room with us and it’s a pleasure to watch him on the big stage.”

Montana’s most established NFL player, former Pro Bowler Mariani of Havre, had a team-high 52 yards receiving on two catches in a 27-17 loss Saturday at Seattle. He also had a 28-yard kick return.

Former Griz cornerback Trumaine Johnson, listed at No. 2 on the depth chart for the Rams, had four tackles in his preseason debut on Sunday. Teammate Chase Reynolds of Drummond, also a former Griz star, had three kick returns for 59 yards.

Unfortunately for the duo, St. Louis was shellacked by the Indianapolis Colts , 38-3.

A number of other former Griz made their presence felt, including the following:

• Atlanta backup defensive end Kroy Biermann recorded a sack.

• Minnesota third string running back Lex Hilliard had four carries for 12 yards in a 17-6 loss to the Niners.

• Levi Horn played at right tackle in his first game for the Vikings. He was with the Bears last season.

• Dan Carpenter kicked an extra point in the Dolphins’ loss to Tampa Bay.

• Backup cornerback Jimmy Wilson had a tackle for Miami.

NOTES: Ex-Griz Colt Anderson is on the physically unable to play (PUP) list for the Eagles ... Indianapolis wideout Jabin Sambrano is nursing an undisclosed injury and did not play Sunday.

Bill Speltz can be reached at 523-5255 or bill.speltz@lee.net.


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[grizindabox]

Greg Rachac ‏@CatGrizInsider
Sounds like a torn Achilles for former #Griz LB Caleb McSurdy at Cowboys camp

[Blgs Griz Fan]

Damn! Per DallasCowboys.com

"OXNARD, Calif. – The news was grim for seventh-round pick Caleb McSurdy, who was carted off the field during Wednesday’s practice with a torn Achilles.

The linebacker went down during individual drills, becoming the sixth Cowboys draft pick to be hurt at some point during the preseason.

“He’s a kid who can make it in the NFL,” said linebacker Sean Lee. “He’s an extremely hardworking guy, and if there’s anybody who can come back from an injury, it’s this kid, because of how hard he works.”
"
Best wishes to Caleb and hope and praying for a quick and complete recovery.

[uofmman1122]

Shit. That sucks so much. I really hope he can get back to 100% as soon as possible.

[dupuyer griz]

Well, guess I don't have to pay attention to Cowboy games anymore. Get better soon.

[BWahlberg]

NOOOOOOOOO.

Ugh... that SUCKS

[mtgrizrule]

Well, guess I don't have to pay attention to Cowboy games anymore. Get better soon.

I am wishing Caleb the best. However, now I won't feel guilty for not watching their games, except when they play the Eagles.

[grizcountry420]

Bummer! That's too bad.. Hopefully he'll be back next year. Best of luck!

[GrizPony]

Well, guess I don't have to pay attention to Cowboy games anymore. Get better soon.

So you don't plan on watching the Super Bowl? There, I said it!

[dupuyer griz]

Well, guess I don't have to pay attention to Cowboy games anymore. Get better soon.

So you don't plan on watching the Super Bowl? There, I said it!

I'm just gonna throw this out there as a Raider fan. If that is the Cowboys first team play against the Raiders I shudder to think about how shitty they will be against a good team.

[Chief]

I feel awful for Caleb, just a terrible injury. Hope he can make it back healthy next year and hope to see him on the sidelines for a game in Missoula this year!

[Brock Landers]

Wow, 2 players from the state done for the year already. This sucks

[SACCAT66]

Wow, 2 players from the state done for the year already. This sucks

It is a tough week for Montana kids. Both are tough hard working kids, and both will be seen again next year for sure...

[grizophile]

Achilles not good! Can't beleive these guys aren't stretching the shit out of it before practice?

[funny water]

Achilles not good! Can't beleive these guys aren't stretching the shit out of it before practice?

Achilles injuries are generally freak injuries - can happen at anytime to anyone whether they stretch a lot or not...... one huge advantage Caleb has in coming back from this is his youth. He should be good to go by May/June

[Hammer]

Achilles not good! Can't beleive these guys aren't stretching the shit out of it before practice?

Achilles injuries are generally freak injuries - can happen at anytime to anyone whether they stretch a lot or not...... one huge advantage Caleb has in coming back from this is his youth. He should be good to go by May/June

I agree, and of all the tendons to tear, the achilles has the best recovery percentage of all. They say when surgury and rehab goes well it is better than 100% after rehab. Remember Lex had a complete rupture and hasn't had a problem with it since. It sucks but it is also a very recoverable injury. He will be back and better than ever.

[bigsky33]

I feel really bad seeing Caleb getting injured like that. As a Bobcat fan he sure earned my respect. It is terrible seeing two great Montana guys going down with season ending injuries in Caleb and Dane Fletcher. They are out of the same mold-great guys and super hard workers.