AllWeatherFan said:
Don't mind jcu. He's a little cranky. I think MSU did win the in-state battle this year, but overall, it looks like a pretty fair recruting year for the Griz.
No doubt MSU appears to have won the in state recruiting battle this year. I do think the Griz lost out on a few players they really wanted and then several other players that they lightly recruited (who may be great players at some point). In the end, I think the Griz got some even better out of state talent. I am also extremely happy with the Griz class, including some very talented transfers that are worth the gamble.
Following is a list of MSU's in state recruits. The red highlighted ones are the players the Griz heavily recruited. The big loss, in my opionion, is Roderick. If JJ does not return, it would have been a great opporutunity for this gifted athlete to walk into.
Gunnar Brekke, Helena, ATH - Griz wanted him to most likely play running back or corner. They will be signing Tre Favors instead at running back and Ryan McKinley at corner. As much as they wanted Brekke, I think these players are better gets at their position, likely not better overall athletes, though.
Luke Daly, Billings (Central), P/K
Ben Folsom, Dillon, 6-2, 190, WR/S
Devin Jeffries, Kalispell (Glacier), DE
Dylan Mahoney, Great Falls (CMR), OT - Griz wanted him, but knew the odds were long with his bobcat allegiance.
Quinn McQueary, Manhattan, QB - Griz wanted him to play safety. They will be signing Conner Strahm instead and I think that is a better get.
Jacob Stanton, Billings (Central), WR
Trevan Timmer, Great Falls (GF High), LB
Cody Vitt, Fairview, RB
Tanner Roderick, Bozeman (Univ. of Nevada), QB/WR - Griz wanted him to play QB and this would have been a huge addition to the recruiting class if JJ does not return. This is the one that may have the biggest impact.