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2013 Griz Football Class Signed (24)

WyomingGrizFan said:
AZGrizFan said:
WyomingGrizFan said:
behappp said:
Mitch Lomax headed to Azusa Pacific

http://www.laurielomax.com/2013/02/11/commitment-day/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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Huh?


I was thinking he was Griz material.
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:lol: :lol: :lol:

Reading that blog, it's readily apparent why he didn't choose Montana.
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Well, I'd have to admit, I didn't really read the blog other than to confirm the NAIA Azusa Pacific commitment sort of deal. The "Griz material" was his sports activity prowess and capabilities, etc., acknowledgment. That I came across the..."(his) four year mission to explore strange new California traditions..." might be the revelation you're referring to?

I lived in California for five years myself and I don't know about "new" California traditions; other than the fact there aren't any more orange groves where they used to be. Mostly hitting up on the wineries in Napa Valley, etc. Cannery Row in San Francisco. Disneyland in Anaheim. Same o' smog in L.A. No more Alcatraz. San Juan Capistrano wasn't too bad.

I haven't done the tree sitting thing in the Redwoods yet, though; nor the belly skiing down Mount Shasta yet, either.

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"...Portland state is a non-religious commuter school." Is that where they go from hiding underneath their beds until they join up with the Bhagwans and get shipped on their buses from one polling place to another, voter-register same day as casting a vote, in the name of the "Mighty Guru?"
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Seemed to be very religiously oriented....that hardly describes Montana. :cool:
 
Just speculation, but it's very possible that the Griz quit recruiting Lomax since the offer was put on the table. Sometimes programs will quit recruiting an offered player and/or hint that the player should look at his other choices instead. Not to say that is what happened here, but it is very possible given his decison to play NAIA. Maybe he just didn't want to be in a rural area or it was an academic or climate or girl reason. Who knows...
 
Paytonlives said:
We have crossed the 90,000 view and 1000 post tread so its time for this Bear to take a long needed rest. But before I do, some final thoughts on 2013 recruiting.

1- The coaches had a plan and fulfilled that plan. SPEED! This class can flat out get up and down the field. The coaches looked at last year and all the close loses and saw what most of us saw, UM was out athleted and at times seemed slow.

2- Great job with limited schollies. Only 12 senior plus three transfers out. To get players like Ari Morales to walk on as a prefered walk-on and Zach Vis as a partial tells me that players want to be Griz.

3- The lack of Montana recruits, does not show the lack of trying. UM as stated, was looking for speed in the WR, RB and DB areas. This year the state of Montana had few of those kinds of players. Janssen (Loyola) Schye (Malta) & Grahm (Big Sky) are three of the fastest kids in the state. Yes, the kitties got three guys I wish were griz. Roderick (Nevada Transfer), Devin Jeffries (Glacier) and Trevan Timmer (Great Falls) are VERY VERY Good. I'm not as high on the other 8 Montana kids that became kitties including Vitt and Brekke. Seem like reaches in some cases.

4- The two transfers will both make immediate impacts! Van at RB can flat out fly and VanAckeren is a fast hitting Safety.

5- Favors (RB), Rogers (WR), Ralston (TE), Russell (DB), Parker (DB), McKinley (DB) and Strahm (DB/LB) are all future stars.

6- If TE- Curtis White does transfer and is healthy... HE IS A STUD!!!

7- I love that the Griz coaches are looking at higher rated athletes. It cant hurt to ask and UM was "beat out" by the likes of UCLA, Oregon and Nebraska.

8- Considering the circus that has ocurred with legal matters I believe that the UM coaches did an incredible job this year.

9- I really liked last years class and this years is I think a slightly better class. That makes me fairly certain that the dip in the road is almost past the football program.

10- I dont think the Griz are done... Look for 3 or 4 new faces after Spring football.

11- 204 days to App State!!!!


Where the real fun begins is with the players below... Who is going to step up and truly surprise in the next few years????
QB Makena Simis 6'2" 185 (Capital HS) Boise, ID (Top QB in Idaho)
RB- John Nguyen 5'7" 187 (Bellevue HS) Bellevue, WA (Partial) (Some say better then his brother)
OL- Cameron Rokich 6'5" 250 (Juan Diego HS) Draper, UT (UM's only OL this year)
WR/RB- Mick Delaney 6'0" 185 (Bozeman HS) Bozeman, MT (Partial) (???)
TE- Noah Scarver 6' 3" 230 (Washburn HS) Minneapolis, MN (Highly though of in Minnesota)
TE- Josh Horner 6'5" 215 (CMR HS) Great Falls, MT (Partial) (Mr. Everything for CMR)
TE- Cooper Sprunk 6'4" 240 (Jesuit HS) Portland, OR (Prefered Walk-on) (A surprise late addition)
LB- Cole Landes 6'2" 215 (Bellevue HS) Bellevue, WA (Prefered Walk-on)(A surprise late addition)
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:agree: with you, great post.

The problem with #1 was that some of us saw this before the season started (were going to be out-athleted and slow).
 
cuz our biggest hole is qb yet we only recruited one that i know of
i get the strategy; i realize qbs are typically the best athletes on a squad
but I don't think we need more ATHs.
 
We were without talent at WR, DB and QB ( without JJ ). Our coaches have done an excellent job filling the voids, with the exception of QB unless the freshman can get it done. Once again, UM will be able to compete with the best in FCS.
 
Spanky said:
We were without talent at WR, DB and QB ( without JJ ). Our coaches have done an excellent job filling the voids, with the exception of QB unless the freshman can get it done. Once again, UM will be able to compete with the best in FCS.
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Based on last year's play, I understand and respect your opinion here. Why don't some fans realize it takes sometime to build these QB's? A small percentage of FR and SO qbs are ready for that job, regardless of BCS or FCS.

These guys are recruited based on their potential,and the coaches know it will take many of them time to develop into an all conference type of qb. Having inexperienced WR's sure does not help that development either.
 
The Billings News (I can't remember what channel) had a good clip on Makena Simis. He seems like he is very excited to come in here and compete for the starting job right away. Looks like we are going to have quite a bit of QB competition here in the next few years.
 
behappp said:
Anyone know what is going on with Curtis White? Is he going to be a Griz or not?
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My guess is yes, not so sure if it will be during Spring camp though. More than likely will be a GRIZ come fall camp. There has to be some academic credits worked out, and will be hard to do so for spring camp.
 
mtgrizrule said:
behappp said:
Anyone know what is going on with Curtis White? Is he going to be a Griz or not?
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My guess is yes, not so sure if it will be during Spring camp though. More than likely will be a GRIZ come fall camp. There has to be some academic credits worked out, and will be hard to do so for spring camp.
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He is on campus. Saw him on Friday.
 
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