Position Discussion: Secondary

[Alaska Griz]

I think both Sanders will be starting before seasons end, and Rasmussen, if not starting, will be a major player. He rocked in spring ball. The talent at CB and Safety is as good as we have ever had at UM.

Yeah, the kool aid has too much sugar... Quit drinking it

from the team that was down 34-0 with six minutes left in the entire game :lol: :lol: :lol:

:thumb:

 

[Alaska Griz]

I think both Sanders will be starting before seasons end, and Rasmussen, if not starting, will be a major player. He rocked in spring ball. The talent at CB and Safety is as good as we have ever had at UM.

Ever? :-o

Talent wise, maybe. We will see how it pans out but Semore and Hall love these guys. So does Gregorak but hes a lying cheatin loser so he doesn't count!

I wouldn't be surprised if this ends up true as these guys emerge. We've had some awesome safeties and corners over the years, but it's been awhile since we've had this much size, depth, and athleticism at both corner and safety at the same time.

 

[LongTimeCatFan]

I think both Sanders will be starting before seasons end, and Rasmussen, if not starting, will be a major player. He rocked in spring ball. The talent at CB and Safety is as good as we have ever had at UM.

Yeah, the kool aid has too much sugar... Quit drinking it

from the team that was down 34-0 with six minutes left in the entire game :lol: :lol: :lol:

These kids haven't played a down yet and already they are the "best ever"? Please

 

[uofmman1122]

I think both Sanders will be starting before seasons end, and Rasmussen, if not starting, will be a major player. He rocked in spring ball. The talent at CB and Safety is as good as we have ever had at UM.

Yeah, the kool aid has too much sugar... Quit drinking it

from the team that was down 34-0 with six minutes left in the entire game :lol: :lol: :lol:

These kids haven't played a down yet and already they are the "best ever"? Please

Do we have to bring up the "preseason big sky champs" thing again?

 

[HookedonGriz]

I think both Sanders will be starting before seasons end, and Rasmussen, if not starting, will be a major player. He rocked in spring ball. The talent at CB and Safety is as good as we have ever had at UM.

Yeah, the kool aid has too much sugar... Quit drinking it

from the team that was down 34-0 with six minutes left in the entire game :lol: :lol: :lol:

These kids haven't played a down yet and already they are the "best ever"? Please

Oh you must be talking Marino again! Sweet is he a bobcat again? Cause that's how all of you talked about him before he played a down. I think the thread on him hit 17 pages!! That worked well didn't it

 

[indian-outlaw]

Oh you must be talking Marino again! Sweet is he a bobcat again? Cause that's how all of you talked about him before he played a down. I think the thread on him hit 17 pages!! That worked well didn't it

Sounds like the kid landed on his feet at Iowa State, I can't believe he got another scholarship no matter how good he was.

 

[farawaygriz]

Minus the Montana St game last year the secondary only had 9 INT's in 13 games (there were 5 against MSU). And I really!!!!!!! hope this year the secondary is not told to play soft coverage. I expect more 'in-your-face' coverage, more tight coverage, and actually more pass interfere calls due to aggressiveness.

We seem to have genuine talent and speed in the secondary. Nelson was an ESPN 3rd Team All State WR his junior year in CA for goodness sakes!! We should have more INT's this year IMO.

 

[dupuyer griz]

Minus the Montana St game last year the secondary only had 9 INT's in 13 games (there were 5 against MSU). And I really!!!!!!! hope this year the secondary is not told to play soft coverage. I expect more 'in-your-face' coverage, more tight coverage, and actually more pass interfere calls due to aggressiveness.

We seem to have genuine talent and speed in the secondary. Nelson was an ESPN 3rd Team All State WR his junior year in CA for goodness sakes!! We should have more INT's this year IMO.

Have to agree on the soft coverage. If we line up 5-8 off the line on 3rd and 2 I'm going to use potty mouth language.

 

[Hammer]

I think both Sanders will be starting before seasons end, and Rasmussen, if not starting, will be a major player. He rocked in spring ball. The talent at CB and Safety is as good as we have ever had at UM.

Yeah, the kool aid has too much sugar... Quit drinking it

from the team that was down 34-0 with six minutes left in the entire game :lol: :lol: :lol:

These kids haven't played a down yet and already they are the "best ever"? Please

You're kind of a dense monkey, aren't you? I never said they were the "best ever", now did I? Not that a kitty fan would know anything about talent anyway! :lol: :lol:

34-0 with 6 minutes left, bitch! :clap: :lol:

 

[Yukon]

Ty mentions Yamen Sanders:

http://missoulian.com/sports/college/montana/football/coach-stitt-griz-must-continue-progress-in-fall-football-camp/article_856bca85-d9ea-5017-9eca-c477f2cfdcb1.html

"Gregorak is very high on Yamen Sanders, who came over from Arizona in June.

"When you see Yamen Sanders, you're like, 'Whoa, that's what they look like,'" Gregorak said of the 6-foot-4, 210-pound junior safety's athletic stature. "I mean he's beautiful. He's gonna help us right away in some fashion.""

 

[IntuitiveGriz]

Ty mentions Yamen Sanders:

http://missoulian.com/sports/college/montana/football/coach-stitt-griz-must-continue-progress-in-fall-football-camp/article_856bca85-d9ea-5017-9eca-c477f2cfdcb1.html

"Gregorak is very high on Yamen Sanders, who came over from Arizona in June.

"When you see Yamen Sanders, you're like, 'Whoa, that's what they look like,'" Gregorak said of the 6-foot-4, 210-pound junior safety's athletic stature. "I mean he's beautiful. He's gonna help us right away in some fashion.""

You beat me to it, Yukon. But I will post what I came to post anyways, as it bears repeating.

From the Missoulian: http://missoulian.com/sports/college/montana/football/coach-stitt-griz-must-continue-progress-in-fall-football-camp/article_856bca85-d9ea-5017-9eca-c477f2cfdcb1.html

The secondary will have to answer its own questions, though, while breaking in new players and addressing overall health.

Senior starters Nate Harris (cornerback) and Justin Whitted (strong safety) missed most or all of spring drills recovering from injuries. Their spots in the starting lineup will be challenged by newcomers like freshman CB Manu Rasmussen -- who Gregorak confirmed is eligible and on the team despite rumors otherwise -- and transfers Markell Sanders (CB) and Yamen Sanders (safety).

Gregorak is very high on Yamen Sanders, who came over from Arizona in June.

"When you see Yamen Sanders, you're like, 'Whoa, that's what they look like,'" Gregorak said of the 6-foot-4, 210-pound junior safety's athletic stature. "I mean he's beautiful. He's gonna help us right away in some fashion."

 

[Umista]

Beautiful? Hell of a way to describe a football player.

 

[Alaska Griz]

Beautiful? Hell of a way to describe a football player.

Hope he comes to play...no doubt he is a specimen at the safety position.

 

[biga75]

I didn't realize Yamen Sanders was so big. He will be a difference maker for sure.

 

[AZGrizFan]

I don't think there's much doubt Whitted and Sanders are the two starting safeties. Love Dellasara, but don't think he's gonna measure up athletically to Sanders.

 

[PlayerRep]

I didn't realize Yamen Sanders was so big. He will be a difference maker for sure.

I think he may actually be over 210.

 

[PlayerRep]

I don't think there's much doubt Whitted and Sanders are the two starting safeties. Love Dellasara, but don't think he's gonna measure up athletically to Sanders.

I think Manu may be the starter, at least early in the season. We'll soon see how Sanders plays, and how fast he picks up the defense.

 

[Hammer]

I don't think there's much doubt Whitted and Sanders are the two starting safeties. Love Dellasara, but don't think he's gonna measure up athletically to Sanders.

I love jake also, but he maybe competeing against a different form of athlete in Sanders. Kid looks big and athletic and can run and hit. I just don't see him not getting a ton of reps. But that is just me.

 

[AZGrizFan]

I don't think there's much doubt Whitted and Sanders are the two starting safeties. Love Dellasara, but don't think he's gonna measure up athletically to Sanders.

I think Manu may be the starter, at least early in the season. We'll soon see how Sanders plays, and how fast he picks up the defense.

Even more possible that Manu and Sanders are the starters by midseason.

 

[Alaska Griz]

I don't think there's much doubt Whitted and Sanders are the two starting safeties. Love Dellasara, but don't think he's gonna measure up athletically to Sanders.

I think Manu may be the starter, at least early in the season. We'll soon see how Sanders plays, and how fast he picks up the defense.

Even more possible that Manu and Sanders are the starters by midseason.

Ultimately we need all four, and that could be a helluva two deep.