mtgrizrule
Well-known member
I 100% disagree that a player would chose 1a over 1AA (FCS)all the time, and I have no idea of the percentage either way. One has to admit the better chance of playing sooner and playing for a true national championship on the field has to be appealing.
I know this does not make a difference, but will use it as an example. My nephew and his friends are all pretty good young athletes. His friends range from 7th to 9th grade. They are all die hard GRIZ fans, and getting to the age of knowing all the schools and the levels they play at.
Granted they are young, but of the 12 to 15 athletic friends he has. I can see 5 of them having a good shot at college football, if they stay healthy, committed, and good grades. They all talk about playing for the GRIZ one day. All their parents are GRIZ fans, and encouraging them to pursue this dream hard. I have talked to a few of the kids about college, and only one is saying he wants to get away from MT when he goes to college. Every other one wants to stay home to play in front of family and friends, if the opportunity is there.
I was watching the historic Oklahoma/ Boise State game with them. All us were pulling for BSU. When they pulled it out, I commented how they used to be at Montana's level, and how nice it would be to play at that level. A few of the boys, "yeah, but being a GRIZ is much better!" That my friends was music to my ears. I asked them if they would still think that way come their SR year in HS. They told me yes they would. Needless to say their parents were grinning ear to ear with pride. One mother told me "This is GRIZNATION!" She went on and on about what the GRIZ mean to this state, and todays kids.
I have only been in one state with that much pride about their program. That state is Nebraska. With some luck and continued success, Montana football will continue to grow stronger year after year. :thumb:
I know this does not make a difference, but will use it as an example. My nephew and his friends are all pretty good young athletes. His friends range from 7th to 9th grade. They are all die hard GRIZ fans, and getting to the age of knowing all the schools and the levels they play at.
Granted they are young, but of the 12 to 15 athletic friends he has. I can see 5 of them having a good shot at college football, if they stay healthy, committed, and good grades. They all talk about playing for the GRIZ one day. All their parents are GRIZ fans, and encouraging them to pursue this dream hard. I have talked to a few of the kids about college, and only one is saying he wants to get away from MT when he goes to college. Every other one wants to stay home to play in front of family and friends, if the opportunity is there.
I was watching the historic Oklahoma/ Boise State game with them. All us were pulling for BSU. When they pulled it out, I commented how they used to be at Montana's level, and how nice it would be to play at that level. A few of the boys, "yeah, but being a GRIZ is much better!" That my friends was music to my ears. I asked them if they would still think that way come their SR year in HS. They told me yes they would. Needless to say their parents were grinning ear to ear with pride. One mother told me "This is GRIZNATION!" She went on and on about what the GRIZ mean to this state, and todays kids.
I have only been in one state with that much pride about their program. That state is Nebraska. With some luck and continued success, Montana football will continue to grow stronger year after year. :thumb:
