FB Commit: Matt Lipski

by **Mslacat** » Mon Jan 21, 2008 10:12 am

The Griz have recieved a commit from Matt Lipski a massive 6-foot-8, 360-pounds OT from Ashland Oregon.

by **TheBud** » Mon Jan 21, 2008 10:13 am

Sweet!

by **go96griz** » Mon Jan 21, 2008 10:18 am

Two words: Big Boy!!!

http://recruiting.scout.com/a.z?s=73&p= ... id=2948316

by **grizband** » Mon Jan 21, 2008 10:38 am

go96griz wrote:Two words: Big Boy!!!

http://recruiting.scout.com/a.z?s=73&p= ... id=2948316

I hope Matt's 5.7 second 40 time can be improved, although as long as he is quick of the mark, I don't think it really matters.

by **TheBud** » Mon Jan 21, 2008 10:39 am

Runs a 5.7 / 40

http://oregonpreps.rivals.com/viewprosp ... 12&Sport=1

Check out the highlight videos on the site.

:shocked:

by **DuCharme** » Mon Jan 21, 2008 10:48 am

so the Griz have now received verbals from 4 of the the Northwest's Top 100... 3 in fb, 1 in hoops...

is this average, better than or below?

AJ Storms... still available... and fast

http://recruiting.scout.com/3/2008_fb_n ... t_100.html

by **Richard Cranium** » Mon Jan 21, 2008 11:08 am

Tho he does seem to be slow, he does not hesitate to get down field to block. He sure pushes people up front too. I trust our coaches can work on his foot work and strength conditioning, this kid could be a beast.

by **TheBud** » Mon Jan 21, 2008 11:29 am

Kind of funny that he is an Ashland Grizzly...

ESPN Football Recruit Tracker LINK

Evaluation: If you are looking for big Lipski fits the bill. The kid from the Pacific Northwest has the distinction of being one of the biggest prospects in this class. He can get into a defender and deliver a pop. He is able to smother smaller defenders and push them off the line of scrimmage. When he has an angle he can wash a defender down. In a game and at a position where leverage is so key, Lipski is greatly leverage disadvantaged. He packs a wallop when he punches, but it is hard for him to get low and get under a defender?s pads. He is able to push around smaller defenders at the high school level, but there is concern about his ability to do the same with bigger and stronger defenders at the college level. He moves adequately for a big guy, but you also worry about his ability to handle quicker defenders. If he can get hands on he is tough, but he could struggle some in space. He would be limited to right tackle which he plays in high school. He displays the ability to punch and knock a rusher off stride and he poses a big obstacle to get around, but there is some concern about his ability to get back and handle speedy edge rushers. Also with his size, bigger rushers could get into his chest and push him back and knock him out of his cylinder. Lipski is a physical monster and he can create some lanes, but his size could work against him at times. Prospects like Lipski are not common and he displays enough skill that he is worth a good hard look.

by **ronbo** » Mon Jan 21, 2008 11:37 am

TheBud wrote:

Runs a 5.7 / 40

http://oregonpreps.rivals.com/viewprosp ... 12&Sport=1

Check out the highlight videos on the site.

If you watch the vids you'll notice he blows his man off the line of scrimmage and usually puts them down.

by **GrizBear** » Mon Jan 21, 2008 11:39 am

Another Scott Gragg?

by **GrizSpartan** » Mon Jan 21, 2008 11:54 am

Scott G. is from the same hometown I think. Their team is also the Grizzlies. Hope he likes being a Griz!!! Welcome to Montana.

by **grizband** » Mon Jan 21, 2008 11:58 am

I am a little worried about all the reports that he his lack of speed might hinder his ability to stop fast, outside pass rushers. We have huge bodies on the OLine, and I don't seem them always able to match a speedy DE.

by **PSUVikings** » Mon Jan 21, 2008 12:07 pm

You guys got a commit from Jon Opperud to. He is a monster!

http://hawaii.scout.com/a.z?s=219&p=8&c=1&nid=3131273

by **HiddenGriz** » Mon Jan 21, 2008 12:37 pm

It looks like on the video that his feet are slow. He will need alot of work.

by **firmgriz** » Mon Jan 21, 2008 12:39 pm

Iimagine the goal with Lipski will be to cut some weight, increase mobility and strength, and unleash his inner o-line beast.

by **Re/MaxGriz** » Mon Jan 21, 2008 12:45 pm

grizband wrote:I am a little worried about all the reports that he his lack of speed might hinder his ability to stop fast, outside pass rushers. We have huge bodies on the OLine, and I don't seem them always able to match a speedy DE.

Get him in the weight room and probably on some sort of diet plan and he could probably drop some weight, and add muscle and speed.

by **HiddenGriz** » Mon Jan 21, 2008 12:47 pm

I don't know what his actual weight is 330 or 360 but if @ 360 he was able to cut 60lbs he might add a little speed and agility.

by **ronangrizfan** » Mon Jan 21, 2008 12:48 pm

grizband wrote:I am a little worried about all the reports that he his lack of speed might hinder his ability to stop fast, outside pass rushers. We have huge bodies on the OLine, and I don't seem them always able to match a speedy DE.

Look at the bright side (and his pic)..it'll take that DE 10 minutes to get around him regardless of speed....

by **GK19** » Mon Jan 21, 2008 1:33 pm

They didnt need to put the red box around him in those videos...he was pretty obvious. I am excited, good job coaches.

by **tampa_griz** » Mon Jan 21, 2008 2:00 pm

GrizSpartan wrote:Scott G. is from the same hometown I think. Their team is also the Grizzlies. Hope he likes being a Griz!!! Welcome to Montana.

Scott Gragg was from Silverton, OR. But I believe Matt Wells from Ashland.

by **GrizBear** » Mon Jan 21, 2008 2:03 pm

HiddenGriz wrote:It looks like on the video that his feet are slow. He will need alot of work.

At that size, if he had quick feet he wouldn't be coming to Montana.

by **ronbo** » Mon Jan 21, 2008 2:28 pm

Exactly, we get the projects and rejects. Any player with a bonified offer from an FBS school wouldn't come here unless they thought they would never play elsewhere.

by **grizpack** » Mon Jan 21, 2008 2:35 pm

It appears from his picture (and I mean this very politely), he will probably slim down when he gets into the program, and into the weight room. This should help.

by **Grizbacker1** » Mon Jan 21, 2008 2:48 pm

Re/MaxGriz wrote:
grizband wrote:I am a little worried about all the reports that he his lack of speed might hinder his ability to stop fast, outside pass rushers. We have huge bodies on the OLine, and I don't seem them always able to match a speedy DE.

Get him in the weight room and probably on some sort of diet plan and he could probably drop some weight, and add muscle and speed.

When are you getting into the weight room and on a diet plan?

by **argh!** » Mon Jan 21, 2008 3:04 pm

finally, some size.... for the defensive line.

trust me, it'll work.

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