Chris Favoroso Leaving

[Merkleman]

Chris Favoroso has asked for and received release.

 

[driftwood]

Three schools in three years? is that correct?

 

[Ursus1]

That's a big hit to the d line.

 

[Merkleman]

Three schools in three years? is that correct?

Not sure of the relevance but that would be correct.

 

[HookedonGriz]

Well that is unfortunate. He really turned it on toward the end of the year

 

[Colter_Nuanez56]

Chris confirmed directly to me that he is leaving

https://twitter.com/SkylineSportsMT/status/1005164243434393600

 

[PlayerRep]

Bummer. Thought he was a terrific player. Big loss.

 

[zengriz]

... :cya: ...

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[AZGrizFan]

Bummer. Thought he was a terrific player. Big loss.

Agreed. He was growing into the position quite nicely.

 

[grizaremoregooder]

Great player that sucks.

 

[go96griz]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I think I read here that Bobby put him 3rd on the spring depth chart despite him being a starter last season and him having an exceptional second half after overcoming an early lower leg injury?

It is very disappointing to lose Chris.

 

[Grizzly96]

I heard he was being asked to move to OLB, which IMO fits his size better, and he said no. Best of luck.....

 

[go96griz]

I heard he was being asked to move to OLB, which IMO fits his size better, and he said no. Best of luck.....

Favoroso is 6'3 and 245 pounds. That is not exactly OLB size at this level. I would say he is more prototypical DE or MLB size for FCS. Seems like a strange request to me, but I guess I'm no coach...

 

[Colter_Nuanez56]

Griz DE Favoroso leaves Montana football program, the ninth confirmed departure from the roster this off-season
https://skylinesportsmt.com/griz-de-favoroso-leaves-montana-football-program/

 

[bgbigdog]

Best of luck to you Chris.

 

[Yukon]

https://twitter.com/Chris_Favoroso/status/1005197250698473472

 

[Merkleman]

I heard he was being asked to move to OLB, which IMO fits his size better, and he said no. Best of luck.....

Thats not true. He was moved to 3rd on the depth chart playing interior line before a single practice. 2 days before the start of spring he went to the DC to discuss him playing the outside and the DC laughed in his face along with some expletives. Didnt know who he was and asked him what number he was.
I guess its easy to forget a kid that led the entire conference in TFL and sacks over the last 6 games of the season. Finished within about 10 tackles and 2 sacks of our 2nd team all conference player even though he played 300 less snaps.

Dont worry about Chris he will be fine. He will move on and play this season. Even if the NCAA doesnt pass the transfer rule next week he will graduate in July. It hasnt been 24 hours and he already has an offer from the AAC

 

[Ursa Major]

That sucks

 

[granitegriz]

I hope that is not the case Merkle, but if it is, they forced him out.

 

[Ursus1]

I hope that is not the case Merkle, but if it is, they forced him out.

Sadly I think this one is on the coaches....