VimSince03
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sdk.catfish said:by krammer » Fri Oct 19, 2018 6:23 pm
PlayerRep wrote: ↑Wed Oct 17, 2018 11:29 pm
UM will likely keep some powder dry, and wait till later in the recruiting season, when kids hoping for good FBS offers don't get them.
agree here with p.r. ....in my view not only for true freshman but drop downs and junior college players that need a full rides to come......bobby usually goes with Montana kids that are athletes (frame wise) that can be developed to a variety of different positions depending on need in the future....really can't go too wrong with this philosophy. also want a particular player that can play for him and his demands..... he will give up some on the athletic side to gain the kid with the right mind set imo.
I agree that the best need full rides. I just hate to waste scholarships, partial or not, on players who end up basically being practice fodder. I understand some of that is necessary. Also understand that it is a great opportunity for some MT kids to get an education while reducing their tuition obligation. But in terms of building this program back to championship caliber that philosophy isn't going to cut it in the long run. Love to see MT kids succeed but there just isn't enough of them to bring the program back.
Bobby built his program on Montana talent, not just as starters but also as important depth players. Obviously not every starter is going to be a Montana kid. But they compete their tail off and make the other more talented players better. They earn their spot on the roster.