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Montana State Bobcats scouting report

Moneymoney said:
Did those southern speed teams have the best DL in the country?
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That is a giant statement. Better than NDSU’s? Bozeman couldn’t even beat SDSU with that best in the country D-Line. Maybe SDSU had the best D line in that game? Seriously, let’s not get ridiculous here. A severely depleted UCD hung 17 on that defense and they ran pretty effectively. Some sacks for MSU, but that didn’t look like the best D line in the country. We shall see. If anything the Cats would have a stout front four against the run. They haven’t gotten to the QB an inordinate amount of times this year.
 
Copper Griz said:
That is a giant statement. Better than NDSU’s? Bozeman couldn’t even beat SDSU with that best in the country D-Line. Maybe SDSU had the best D line in that game? Seriously, let’s not get ridiculous here. A severely depleted UCD hung 17 on that defense and they ran pretty effectively. Some sacks for MSU, but that didn’t look like the best D line in the country. We shall see. If anything the Cats would have a stout front four against the run. They haven’t gotten to the QB an inordinate amount of times this year.
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17 points against the 17th total offense in the country is pretty damn good in my opinion, they average 450 ypg, they got 422 with 180 coming in the 4th. I will say maybe the starters might not be the best in the whole FCS but we have 8 very good d-linemen that I don’t believe any team has. They held SDSU to 122 rushing yards, I’d say thats good. As far as sacks, yes we don’t get a lot but we rarely blitz and get very good pressure with 4 guys. If you want to compare cat and gris sacks of course the gris have more they blitz so damn much.
 
Grizzlies1982 said:
Wa-Griz will be louder than any game he experienced in Bozeman. Keep in mind Stanford fans are not known for their passion. The Cardinals have 'wine and cheese' fans, not beer snake ones.
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Does Reno’s For Sale’s bubcat stadia now serve beer?
Where? Only in the SWxSExSW gap between rusty bleachers?
 
Since we're talking about Lamson, this stat comparison through 7 conference games in 2024 and 2025 is interesting. Certainly, there are stories behind the stats, and we could all spin narratives one way or the other (which I have no doubt will happen). But interesting comparison, nonetheless.....

Mellott: 82/119, 69%, 1171 yds, 9.8 YPA, 14 TD, 1 INT, 39 carries, 403 yds, 10.3 YPC, 7 TD

Lamson: 100/146, 68%, 1435 yds, 9.8 YPA, 16 TD, 0 INT, 73 carries, 359 yds, 4.9 YPC, 8 TD
 
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wbtfg said:
Since we're talking about Lamson, this stat comparison through 11 games in 2024 and 2025 is interesting. Certainly, there are stories behind the stats, and we could all spin narratives one way or the other (which I have no doubt will happen). But interesting comparison, nonetheless.....

Mellott: 82/119, 69%, 1171 yds, 9.8 YPA, 14 TD, 1 INT, 39 carries, 403 yds, 10.3 YPC, 7 TD

Lamson: 100/146, 68%, 1435 yds, 9.8 YPA, 16 TD, 0 INT, 73 carries, 359 yds, 4.9 YPC, 8 TD
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I gotta wonder where you and others on here are getting these stats lol. These are the stats for both players through 11 games from both ESPN and msubobcats.com:

Mellott (2024): 142/204, 70%, 1862 yds, 9.12 ypa, 21 TD, 1 INT, 62 carries, 590 yds, 9.5 ypc, 10 TD

Lamson (2025): 176/248, 71%, 2170 yds, 8.7 ypa, 19 TD, 2 INT, 118 carries, 509 yds, 4.3 ypc, 10 TD

I do think it's pretty interesting how close they are, especially considering Tommy won the Payton Award last year, but that 9.5 ypc vs. 4.3 ypc is huge for what it did for your offense as a whole.
 
wbtfg said:
Since we're talking about Lamson, this stat comparison through 11 games in 2024 and 2025 is interesting. Certainly, there are stories behind the stats, and we could all spin narratives one way or the other (which I have no doubt will happen). But interesting comparison, nonetheless.....

Mellott: 82/119, 69%, 1171 yds, 9.8 YPA, 14 TD, 1 INT, 39 carries, 403 yds, 10.3 YPC, 7 TD

Lamson: 100/146, 68%, 1435 yds, 9.8 YPA, 16 TD, 0 INT, 73 carries, 359 yds, 4.9 YPC, 8 TD
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So you're saying Lamson probably doesn't have a future in the NFL? Kind of harsh to step on the kid's dreams.

Surprisingly similar stats. Though the number of carries and the YPC differ because whenever the cats are near the goal line Lamson almost always calls his own number on the RPO plays. Two thirds of the times he just keeps it regardless of the defense or his prospects for scoring. He's not very good at sharing, is he?
 
uofmman1122 said:
I gotta wonder where you and others on here are getting these stats lol. These are the stats for both players through 11 games from both ESPN and msubobcats.com:

Mellott (2024): 142/204, 70%, 1862 yds, 9.12 ypa, 21 TD, 1 INT, 62 carries, 590 yds, 9.5 ypc, 10 TD

Lamson (2025): 176/248, 71%, 2170 yds, 8.7 ypa, 19 TD, 2 INT, 118 carries, 509 yds, 4.3 ypc, 10 TD

I do think it's pretty interesting how close they are, especially considering Tommy won the Payton Award last year, but that 9.5 ypc vs. 4.3 ypc is huge for what it did for your offense as a whole.
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I copied it from a BN post. Edit.....looks like it's from the 7 conference games, not the full 11 game season.
 
bobcatfan123 said:
Saying Vigen doesn’t win big games is insane. Been coach a very short time and already been to two national championships and a semi final appearance. You don’t get there without winning big games. You would need to say the same about Hauck since you also lost the NC and lost to the Cats 4 times since returning
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With Jeff Choate's recruits.
 
Looking to be a wet Saturday. Both teams are going to want to run the ball. Griz are tough against the run. Cats will need to rely on Lamson who has never experienced and environment like WaGriz and I don’t think he has what it takes.

Griz run game gets rolling with Eli having a huge day.

Griz win. 27-13
 
bobcatfan123 said:
Great write up Brint. Cats have as good of a defense as I can ever remember….. but it is so so hard to win in Missoula. I’m concerned that Lamson might get somewhat rattled by and pressure/and environment. If we end up having multiple three and outs the Griz most certainly will eventually have their opportunities to put up points. Crucial for the Cats to extend drives or it could be a route by the Griz.
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That’s interesting you say that. I’ve thought the cats defense over the last 3 years was better then the defense they have this year. Tho this years is also very good.
 
BadlandsGrizFan said:
Looking to be a wet Saturday. Both teams are going to want to run the ball. Griz are tough against the run. Cats will need to rely on Lamson who has never experienced and environment like WaGriz and I don’t think he has what it takes.

Griz run game gets rolling with Eli having a huge day.

Griz win. 27-13
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My weather app doesn't show any rain in the forecast.

Can we get Brint and his 17 weather apps to weigh in on this?
 
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