2017 Vim's Montana High School Football Recruiting List

[Ursus1]

Welnel verballed

 

[HookedonGriz]

I think his tweet was bc he knows one more is jumping in the boat soon (maybe has even told them as much but isn't going public yet) and he's kind of having fun with it. Kind of tempting the kid to make it official with the rest of the world. Just a hunch

Well if that's the case then it looks to be Marcus Welnel, the OLB from Helena Capital. That is if you base it off recent twitter activity from Marcus.

I think we both called it. I think this was a done deal which led to that Semore tweet.

 

[HookedonGriz]

Hanser to the Cats. Was 16 on Vims list. Congrats on playing college football.

 

[dayday]

Hanser to the Cats. Was 16 on Vims list. Congrats on playing college football.

Yeah decent player see him like Welnel. Has some potentional at LB if he develops right. He's not quite his older brother Dylan but could be a very good player worth a chance for the Cats given his pedigree.

 

[Paytonlives]

Update list to Vims top 30

 

[dayday]

Montana's super team: http://www.greatfallstribune.com/story/sports/2016/12/25/senior-qb-dick-helena-rb-arntson-elite-team/95831576/

 

[dayday]

East-west shrine teams:
http://406mtsports.com/high-school/football/scoreboard-east-west-shrine-game-rosters/article_9f6979d2-ca39-11e6-8399-6fe9a92d8053.html?utm_content=buffercf39a&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=LEEDCC+

 

[VimSince03]

If there is an argument out there that Luke isn't the same athlete post-cancer (still incredible how quickly he bounced back), that argument would be incorrect. His senior highlight film and this little clip on his twitter page show he is just as good as his junior season...maybe better.

[tweet]https://twitter.com/luke_gonzo/status/814474593599557632[/tweet]

http://www.hudl.com/video/3/4510953/5851c9675cb3fc1ad8641643

In my opinion, Luke is the best QB recruit out of Montana this year (yes better than Nate Dick, Tanner Wilson, Callahan O'Reilly, and Bryson Deming) but both in-state schools have stocked up at that position. However, Luke is getting recruited as an athlete and he is a pretty good free safety. Could also be a natural WR in college. I just think as a QB, he has all the tools and he is a natural thrower. Will be interesting to see where he goes. According to a Skyline Sports article a few weeks ago, he has heavy interest from MSU and UM (which surprise me because the family is heavy Griz supporters) but no solid offer. UND and a potential walk-on spot at Texas Tech is still a possibility. Assuming it will come down to the visits in January since he hasn't announced anything yet. Should be a national story with what he went through this year.

 

[G-BEARS]

If there is an argument out there that Luke isn't the same athlete post-cancer (still incredible how quickly he bounced back), that argument would be incorrect. His senior highlight film and this little clip on his twitter page show he is just as good as his junior season...maybe better.

[tweet]https://twitter.com/luke_gonzo/status/814474593599557632[/tweet]

http://www.hudl.com/video/3/4510953/5851c9675cb3fc1ad8641643

In my opinion, Luke is the best QB recruit out of Montana this year (yes better than Nate Dick, Tanner Wilson, Callahan O'Reilly, and Bryson Deming) but both in-state schools have stocked up at that position. However, Luke is getting recruited as an athlete and he is a pretty good free safety. Could also be a natural WR in college. I just think as a QB, he has all the tools and he is a natural thrower. Will be interesting to see where he goes. According to a Skyline Sports article a few weeks ago, he has heavy interest from MSU and UM (which surprise me because the family is heavy Griz supporters) but no solid offer. UND and a potential walk-on spot at Texas Tech is still a possibility. Assuming it will come down to the visits in January since he hasn't announced anything yet. Should be a national story with what he went through this year.

He recently visited Yale as well.

 

[VimSince03]

If there is an argument out there that Luke isn't the same athlete post-cancer (still incredible how quickly he bounced back), that argument would be incorrect. His senior highlight film and this little clip on his twitter page show he is just as good as his junior season...maybe better.

[tweet]https://twitter.com/luke_gonzo/status/814474593599557632[/tweet]

http://www.hudl.com/video/3/4510953/5851c9675cb3fc1ad8641643

In my opinion, Luke is the best QB recruit out of Montana this year (yes better than Nate Dick, Tanner Wilson, Callahan O'Reilly, and Bryson Deming) but both in-state schools have stocked up at that position. However, Luke is getting recruited as an athlete and he is a pretty good free safety. Could also be a natural WR in college. I just think as a QB, he has all the tools and he is a natural thrower. Will be interesting to see where he goes. According to a Skyline Sports article a few weeks ago, he has heavy interest from MSU and UM (which surprise me because the family is heavy Griz supporters) but no solid offer. UND and a potential walk-on spot at Texas Tech is still a possibility. Assuming it will come down to the visits in January since he hasn't announced anything yet. Should be a national story with what he went through this year.

He recently visited Yale as well.

That was post-surgery but could still be an option. MSU, UM, UND, and Texas Tech (walk-on) are the four he will likely choose from, according to an excerpt from a Billings Gazette article:

But would he play football again?

His parents were worried the college coaches would lose interest.

Rather, it was the opposite. Their son received almost daily notes from the coaching staffs at UM, MSU, UND and Texas Tech. Breitbach was also a constant pillar of support from Day One.

“Dave Breitbach has been great through the whole thing,” said Charles. “The support from the college coaches has been awesome.”

Luke never doubted his recovery.

“I kept telling the coaches I would be OK,” he said.

 

[alabamagrizzly]

If there is an argument out there that Luke isn't the same athlete post-cancer (still incredible how quickly he bounced back), that argument would be incorrect. His senior highlight film and this little clip on his twitter page show he is just as good as his junior season...maybe better.

[tweet]https://twitter.com/luke_gonzo/status/814474593599557632[/tweet]

http://www.hudl.com/video/3/4510953/5851c9675cb3fc1ad8641643

In my opinion, Luke is the best QB recruit out of Montana this year (yes better than Nate Dick, Tanner Wilson, Callahan O'Reilly, and Bryson Deming) but both in-state schools have stocked up at that position. However, Luke is getting recruited as an athlete and he is a pretty good free safety. Could also be a natural WR in college. I just think as a QB, he has all the tools and he is a natural thrower. Will be interesting to see where he goes. According to a Skyline Sports article a few weeks ago, he has heavy interest from MSU and UM (which surprise me because the family is heavy Griz supporters) but no solid offer. UND and a potential walk-on spot at Texas Tech is still a possibility. Assuming it will come down to the visits in January since he hasn't announced anything yet. Should be a national story with what he went through this year.

He recently visited Yale as well.

That was post-surgery but could still be an option. MSU, UM, UND, and Texas Tech (walk-on) are the four he will likely choose from, according to an excerpt from a Billings Gazette article:

But would he play football again?

His parents were worried the college coaches would lose interest.

Rather, it was the opposite. Their son received almost daily notes from the coaching staffs at UM, MSU, UND and Texas Tech. Breitbach was also a constant pillar of support from Day One.

“Dave Breitbach has been great through the whole thing,” said Charles. “The support from the college coaches has been awesome.”

Luke never doubted his recovery.

“I kept telling the coaches I would be OK,” he said.

Hey Vim, sorry to highjack your post here but I have a question and I figure you might know the answer. I've asked a couple of times on differ threads if anyone knows what Carson Kings situation is. No one really seems to know for sure and I was hoping since you follow Montanas high school athletics so closely, maybe you'll know. I know he was supposed to return from his mission in Oct and Delaney was still gonna honor his commitment. Do you know if he still plans on playing football and if so, where? Will Stitt still honor his schollies? Thanks.

 

[VimSince03]

If there is an argument out there that Luke isn't the same athlete post-cancer (still incredible how quickly he bounced back), that argument would be incorrect. His senior highlight film and this little clip on his twitter page show he is just as good as his junior season...maybe better.

[tweet]https://twitter.com/luke_gonzo/status/814474593599557632[/tweet]

http://www.hudl.com/video/3/4510953/5851c9675cb3fc1ad8641643

In my opinion, Luke is the best QB recruit out of Montana this year (yes better than Nate Dick, Tanner Wilson, Callahan O'Reilly, and Bryson Deming) but both in-state schools have stocked up at that position. However, Luke is getting recruited as an athlete and he is a pretty good free safety. Could also be a natural WR in college. I just think as a QB, he has all the tools and he is a natural thrower. Will be interesting to see where he goes. According to a Skyline Sports article a few weeks ago, he has heavy interest from MSU and UM (which surprise me because the family is heavy Griz supporters) but no solid offer. UND and a potential walk-on spot at Texas Tech is still a possibility. Assuming it will come down to the visits in January since he hasn't announced anything yet. Should be a national story with what he went through this year.

He recently visited Yale as well.

That was post-surgery but could still be an option. MSU, UM, UND, and Texas Tech (walk-on) are the four he will likely choose from, according to an excerpt from a Billings Gazette article:

But would he play football again?

His parents were worried the college coaches would lose interest.

Rather, it was the opposite. Their son received almost daily notes from the coaching staffs at UM, MSU, UND and Texas Tech. Breitbach was also a constant pillar of support from Day One.

“Dave Breitbach has been great through the whole thing,” said Charles. “The support from the college coaches has been awesome.”

Luke never doubted his recovery.

“I kept telling the coaches I would be OK,” he said.

Hey Vim, sorry to highjack your post here but I have a question and I figure you might know the answer. I've asked a couple of times on differ threads if anyone knows what Carson Kings situation is. No one really seems to know for sure and I was hoping since you follow Montanas high school athletics so closely, maybe you'll know. I know he was supposed to return from his mission in Oct and Delaney was still gonna honor his commitment. Do you know if he still plans on playing football and if so, where? Will Stitt still honor his schollies? Thanks.

This thread has some good info: http://www.egriz.com/grizboard/viewtopic.php?t=73171. Sounds like if he were to return, he would have a shot in 2017.

 

[alabamagrizzly]

He recently visited Yale as well.

That was post-surgery but could still be an option. MSU, UM, UND, and Texas Tech (walk-on) are the four he will likely choose from, according to an excerpt from a Billings Gazette article:

But would he play football again?

His parents were worried the college coaches would lose interest.

Rather, it was the opposite. Their son received almost daily notes from the coaching staffs at UM, MSU, UND and Texas Tech. Breitbach was also a constant pillar of support from Day One.

“Dave Breitbach has been great through the whole thing,” said Charles. “The support from the college coaches has been awesome.”

Luke never doubted his recovery.

“I kept telling the coaches I would be OK,” he said.

Hey Vim, sorry to highjack your post here but I have a question and I figure you might know the answer. I've asked a couple of times on differ threads if anyone knows what Carson Kings situation is. No one really seems to know for sure and I was hoping since you follow Montanas high school athletics so closely, maybe you'll know. I know he was supposed to return from his mission in Oct and Delaney was still gonna honor his commitment. Do you know if he still plans on playing football and if so, where? Will Stitt still honor his schollies? Thanks.

This thread has some good info: http://www.egriz.com/grizboard/viewtopic.php?t=73171. Sounds like if he were to return, he would have a shot in 2017.

K thnx

 

[VimSince03]

That was post-surgery but could still be an option. MSU, UM, UND, and Texas Tech (walk-on) are the four he will likely choose from, according to an excerpt from a Billings Gazette article:

Hey Vim, sorry to highjack your post here but I have a question and I figure you might know the answer. I've asked a couple of times on differ threads if anyone knows what Carson Kings situation is. No one really seems to know for sure and I was hoping since you follow Montanas high school athletics so closely, maybe you'll know. I know he was supposed to return from his mission in Oct and Delaney was still gonna honor his commitment. Do you know if he still plans on playing football and if so, where? Will Stitt still honor his schollies? Thanks.

This thread has some good info: http://www.egriz.com/grizboard/viewtopic.php?t=73171. Sounds like if he were to return, he would have a shot in 2017.

K thnx

Just rewatched his high school highlights. Great downhill linebacker against the run. Just sticks people.

 

[alabamagrizzly]

Hey Vim, sorry to highjack your post here but I have a question and I figure you might know the answer. I've asked a couple of times on differ threads if anyone knows what Carson Kings situation is. No one really seems to know for sure and I was hoping since you follow Montanas high school athletics so closely, maybe you'll know. I know he was supposed to return from his mission in Oct and Delaney was still gonna honor his commitment. Do you know if he still plans on playing football and if so, where? Will Stitt still honor his schollies? Thanks.

This thread has some good info: http://www.egriz.com/grizboard/viewtopic.php?t=73171. Sounds like if he were to return, he would have a shot in 2017.

K thnx

Just rewatched his high school highlights. Great downhill linebacker against the run. Just sticks people.

The last survivors of Delanys last official recruiting class.

WR Caleb Lyons
OL David Reese
DT Reggie Tilleman
DT Kyle Davis
LB Josh Buss
LB Shayne Cochran
S Evan Epperly

Epperly may still be a major contributor after Strong graduates but as of now Reese and Buss are the only ones with any major impact.

Carson King along with Epperly, Kole Swartz, and Manu Rassmusen were considered the defensive gems of the class. He put up pretty big numbers at the class A level and I beleive he was All State as a FB too so he just loved to hit people. Coming in as a 21 year old Fr, I think he may make an immediate impact, definitely by 2018.

 

[behappp]

Hey Vim, sorry to highjack your post here but I have a question and I figure you might know the answer. I've asked a couple of times on differ threads if anyone knows what Carson Kings situation is. No one really seems to know for sure and I was hoping since you follow Montanas high school athletics so closely, maybe you'll know. I know he was supposed to return from his mission in Oct and Delaney was still gonna honor his commitment. Do you know if he still plans on playing football and if so, where? Will Stitt still honor his schollies? Thanks.

This thread has some good info: http://www.egriz.com/grizboard/viewtopic.php?t=73171. Sounds like if he were to return, he would have a shot in 2017.

K thnx

Just rewatched his high school highlights. Great downhill linebacker against the run. Just sticks people.

One has to believe that someone on Stitt's staff is in touch with King. His abilities and his maturity would be a great addition. I can't believe that no one on egriz knows him. He doesn't appear to be on twitter.

 

[Paytonlives]

Updated to Vims top 40

 

[dayday]

Looking at twitter it looks like the Griz think of McGinnis as a WR. So maybe someone that has watched him play can say whether they'd prefer him there or FS?

Also I am beginning to think Holt will end up playing the DL instead of OL like Kyle reported now that we are getting OL in this class. Defensive coaches have started following him. Maybe it's wishful thinking but I'd prefer him to play on that side of the ball instead of OL.


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[VimSince03]

Looking at twitter it looks like the Griz think of McGinnis as a WR. So maybe someone that has watched him play can say whether they'd prefer him there or FS?

Also I am beginning to think Holt will end up playing the DL instead of OL like Kyle reported now that we are getting OL in this class. Defensive coaches have started following him. Maybe it's wishful thinking but I'd prefer him to play on that side of the ball instead of OL.


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His best shot at ever playing for the Griz is on the defensive line.

 

[Grizfan-24]

Looking at twitter it looks like the Griz think of McGinnis as a WR. So maybe someone that has watched him play can say whether they'd prefer him there or FS?

Also I am beginning to think Holt will end up playing the DL instead of OL like Kyle reported now that we are getting OL in this class. Defensive coaches have started following him. Maybe it's wishful thinking but I'd prefer him to play on that side of the ball instead of OL.


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His best shot at ever playing for the Griz is on the defensive line.

I get that there are a ton of varying opinions on Holt and there are a lot of people who aren't overly enamored with him as a football player. He had a good senior year, but knowing a bunch of people from the area you'd think he'd dominate more. At times he wasn't the best player on his own team, and I get the issues. Wide range of opinions on what type of player he is.

He is a bit like Addison Owen, former Griz player, in that I don't think it is a given you can find a position for him defensively. Hard to ignore however the immense athletic potential of Holt though, at 6-4 and in the low 220-240 range, he can put a bunch of weight on and remain athletic. He has good to great feet and would be a good o-line project. Honestly, he might get moved to the defensive side of the ball, but I think his ceiling is higher as an athletic OT than as a DE.