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Copper Griz
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AZGrizFan said:
Thank God you took care of the kicking question!!
rocklobster
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Two days after posters are down on Stiff for the WR signing instead of a CB! Seems like he has more of a clue than some think!
"Never ending roster overhaul:"
Montana gains commitment from Juco DB
http://missoulian.com/sports/college/montana/montana-gains-commitment-from-juco-db/article_ff022d67-2b1e-5c76-90a3-764748266991.html
KYLE SAMPLE [email protected]
The seemingly never ending overhaul of the Montana Grizzlies' roster continued Wednesday afternoon when Korey Alexander, a 5-foot-11, 195-pound junior college defensive back, committed to the Grizzlies to become the third in a handful of transfers and late additions to join the secondary.
Alexander, who spent the past two years at Los Medanos (California) College, visited Missoula on Tuesday and Wednesday before committing later that day, Los Medanos head coach Chris Shipe told the Missoulian.
"From what I was told they were really impressed with him on film and impressed with him as a person," Shipe said Thursday afternoon. "You can tell a lot from a student-athlete on the phone in regards to what their thoughts are and I guess he did a pretty good job throughout that process."
Alexander has yet to sign his papers, though officials at the university expect that will be completed within a week. As a result, Montana's coaches are prohibited by NCAA regulations from commenting on their latest recruit.
Attempts to reach Alexander, who will have three years to play two seasons, were unsuccessful.
Alexander became the second transfer in two days to join the Grizzlies after the commitment of UMass wide receiver Lamarriel Taylor was announced by the school Tuesday. His addition is just the latest in a trend that has made Montana's decision to ditch the names on the back of its jerseys look like a good idea.
Montana has added 46 players -- 31 of which were named on Feb. 3's National Signing Day -- since the end of last season. The new 46 are just a portion of the total that have joined the program since Bob Stitt was hired as Montana's head coach nearly 18 months ago.
Since Dec. 16, 2014, Montana has graduated two classes and replaced them with at least 80 additions, not all of whom are still listed on the current roster.
Alexander is the 12th member of Stitt's second recruiting class to come to Montana's campus with previous college experience. There could be more on the way. Montana's coaches have been connected to several junior college players and Stitt hinted on Feb. 3 that more transfers could be added before fall camp begins in early August.
The latest to join the squad will fit into a defensive backfield that began the off season in need of depth.
Montana graduated corner Nate Harris and safeties Eric Johnson and Justin Whitted and then lost the services of defensive backs Chris Parker and Manu Rassmussen when both left the team shortly after the Grizzlies' 8-5 season ended in the second round of the FCS playoffs. Starting CB JR Nelson has also been suspended half the season for a positive drug test, though he is appealing.
The Griz picked up three high school DBs on signing day and have since added Oregon State transfer Justin Strong and Wisconsin transfer TJ Reynard.
Alexander's two years at Los Medanos, a Bay Area junior college, were split between safety and corner. As a freshman, he started all 10 games at safety and nickel before moving to the edge, where he developed into an All-Pacific 7 cornerback.
"We had a couple pretty good corners his freshman year, (but) we needed to get him on the field so we used him at safety," Shipe said of Alexander, who totaled 41 tackles and 12 pass breakups as a sophomore. "Then his sophomore year we moved him to corner, which is probably his better position."
Alexander's versatility allowed Shipe to adjust his defense to get more speed on the field and the Mustangs frequently involved Alexander in blitz packages.
"He was an athletic defensive back so putting him in the backfield against a non-athletic quarterback we felt we had a chance," Shipe said.
Alexander was offered scholarships by several Division II schools but elected not to commit on signing day. Cal Poly and UC Davis then showed interest before Montana's defensive backs coach JB Hall saw Alexander's tape and called Shipe almost a month ago.
"He said he really liked the coaching staff. He felt comfortable communicating with them," Shipe said.
"And just the past tradition at the University of Montana, because you always see about their past and playing for championships and stuff like that. That was one thing he really talked about as a positive, for sure."
Montana gains commitment from Juco DB
http://missoulian.com/sports/college/montana/montana-gains-commitment-from-juco-db/article_ff022d67-2b1e-5c76-90a3-764748266991.html
KYLE SAMPLE [email protected]
The seemingly never ending overhaul of the Montana Grizzlies' roster continued Wednesday afternoon when Korey Alexander, a 5-foot-11, 195-pound junior college defensive back, committed to the Grizzlies to become the third in a handful of transfers and late additions to join the secondary.
Alexander, who spent the past two years at Los Medanos (California) College, visited Missoula on Tuesday and Wednesday before committing later that day, Los Medanos head coach Chris Shipe told the Missoulian.
"From what I was told they were really impressed with him on film and impressed with him as a person," Shipe said Thursday afternoon. "You can tell a lot from a student-athlete on the phone in regards to what their thoughts are and I guess he did a pretty good job throughout that process."
Alexander has yet to sign his papers, though officials at the university expect that will be completed within a week. As a result, Montana's coaches are prohibited by NCAA regulations from commenting on their latest recruit.
Attempts to reach Alexander, who will have three years to play two seasons, were unsuccessful.
Alexander became the second transfer in two days to join the Grizzlies after the commitment of UMass wide receiver Lamarriel Taylor was announced by the school Tuesday. His addition is just the latest in a trend that has made Montana's decision to ditch the names on the back of its jerseys look like a good idea.
Montana has added 46 players -- 31 of which were named on Feb. 3's National Signing Day -- since the end of last season. The new 46 are just a portion of the total that have joined the program since Bob Stitt was hired as Montana's head coach nearly 18 months ago.
Since Dec. 16, 2014, Montana has graduated two classes and replaced them with at least 80 additions, not all of whom are still listed on the current roster.
Alexander is the 12th member of Stitt's second recruiting class to come to Montana's campus with previous college experience. There could be more on the way. Montana's coaches have been connected to several junior college players and Stitt hinted on Feb. 3 that more transfers could be added before fall camp begins in early August.
The latest to join the squad will fit into a defensive backfield that began the off season in need of depth.
Montana graduated corner Nate Harris and safeties Eric Johnson and Justin Whitted and then lost the services of defensive backs Chris Parker and Manu Rassmussen when both left the team shortly after the Grizzlies' 8-5 season ended in the second round of the FCS playoffs. Starting CB JR Nelson has also been suspended half the season for a positive drug test, though he is appealing.
The Griz picked up three high school DBs on signing day and have since added Oregon State transfer Justin Strong and Wisconsin transfer TJ Reynard.
Alexander's two years at Los Medanos, a Bay Area junior college, were split between safety and corner. As a freshman, he started all 10 games at safety and nickel before moving to the edge, where he developed into an All-Pacific 7 cornerback.
"We had a couple pretty good corners his freshman year, (but) we needed to get him on the field so we used him at safety," Shipe said of Alexander, who totaled 41 tackles and 12 pass breakups as a sophomore. "Then his sophomore year we moved him to corner, which is probably his better position."
Alexander's versatility allowed Shipe to adjust his defense to get more speed on the field and the Mustangs frequently involved Alexander in blitz packages.
"He was an athletic defensive back so putting him in the backfield against a non-athletic quarterback we felt we had a chance," Shipe said.
Alexander was offered scholarships by several Division II schools but elected not to commit on signing day. Cal Poly and UC Davis then showed interest before Montana's defensive backs coach JB Hall saw Alexander's tape and called Shipe almost a month ago.
"He said he really liked the coaching staff. He felt comfortable communicating with them," Shipe said.
"And just the past tradition at the University of Montana, because you always see about their past and playing for championships and stuff like that. That was one thing he really talked about as a positive, for sure."
mtgrizrule
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This kid reminds me a lot of Keith Thompson. Anyone notice how many defensive players the GRIZ are adding that play with a mean and tough attitude? I love it. Then again, I am a believer that defenses should be mean and intimidating. That mind set is not so easy to find these days.
:clap: Lots of BSC teams were looking at him... good player (SMART football player, is a ball-hawk at breaking up passes and more so at stripping the WR/RB of the ball, a turnover machine if you will, hard hitter). The Griz just got better.
WyomingGrizFan
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BWahlberg said:
+1
WyomingGrizFan
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mtgrizrule said:
+1
Here are some stats on Alexander
2014
47 Tackles
1.5 Sacks
4 Tackles For Loss
3 Forced Fumbles
1 Fumble Recovery
3 INT's
4 Pass Break Ups
2015
41 Tackles
1 Sack
2 Tackles For Loss
2 Forced Fumbles
12 Pass Break Ups
2014
47 Tackles
1.5 Sacks
4 Tackles For Loss
3 Forced Fumbles
1 Fumble Recovery
3 INT's
4 Pass Break Ups
2015
41 Tackles
1 Sack
2 Tackles For Loss
2 Forced Fumbles
12 Pass Break Ups
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