I've seen 3 of BK's spring practices so far, here's my impressions

[Griz til I die]

I’m really wary about JC guys in the portal era. I think I’d rather them just find a D2 guy or something.

 

[grizfan1984]

Another DT offer

https://twitter.com/x/status/2038336052176592957

 

[Da Boyz Mom]

I’m really weary about JC guys in the portal era. I think I’d rather them just find a D2 guy or something.

Are you really tired or are you wary? Just trying to understand. Haha.

 

[DayLaw]

Another DT offer

https://twitter.com/x/status/2038336052176592957

Well considering the circumstances we have to offer who and whatever so makes sense. But I didn’t watch the film in depth and he could be good well must be something if our coaches would extend an offer. More talking to the predicament im seeing.

 

[oldngrizzly]

Thats one if the laziest looks at a spring camp I've ever seen.

Considering what you have to offer which is nothing I give myself an A+

 

[oldngrizzly]

Players do improve from year to year so I think there needs to be some development but that can definitely happen. Guys have put on 20 lbs of good weight in a year. DT I am worried about sounds like some injuries and already limited numbers at the position right now. Some of that is from prior poor recruiting at the position. There will have to be some of our bigger DEs that make that transition like Keim or maybe a Mason which they can do then hope we can get a body or two over the summer.

I would think BK would have had very little input on most of the current players. I hope he can make something out of what he has because his job may depend on it. Which really sucks IMO.

 

[oldngrizzly]

I think DT is going to be a big summer portal focus for this team

That is pretty much what Eric Sanders said. There are lots of grades of beef. I think you need prime more than utility.

 

[pyroguy]

So what about Gurnsey, last spring he looked great until he got dinged up. Is he out of the mix now? Same with Reynolds and Running Rabbit as running backs?

 

[grizfan1984]

So what about Gurnsey, last spring he looked great until he got dinged up. Is he out of the mix now? Same with Reynolds and Running Rabbit as running backs?

Reynolds is no longer on the roster

 

[SinCityGriz2005]

They just offered this Juco guy.

https://twitter.com/x/status/2038301414754312638

I like what I see. He needs to drop about 20-30 lbs, and he will pick up that speed.

He dang near ran a RB down as it is at 338. If he can get down to 300 he will be a monster.

I just rewatched most of his Hudl stuff. He's a bit slow off the line, but his awareness, and ability to disrupt the backfield makes up for it.

He seems to be in the right place when he needs to be. I would like to see him take the offer, lose 25-30 lbs and possibly become another All-American. I think it's there, with a good dietician and conditioning.

 

[HelenaHandBasket]

So what about Gurnsey, last spring he looked great until he got dinged up. Is he out of the mix now? Same with Reynolds and Running Rabbit as running backs?

They are still excited about Gurnsey. Reynolds decided to hang it up. Running Rabbit is a great story, but not sure he is currently in the discussion at RB.

 

[SinCityGriz2005]

Another DT offer

https://twitter.com/x/status/2038336052176592957

6'2 290. He is quick but doesn't seem as aware as Maliek Richardson. He doesn't look as strong either. There are a lot of plays where other teams are double teaming Richardson.

 

[BadlandsGrizFan]

you can evaluate your players in spring ball and find out what you have but in the end you are stuck with what is there, good or bad

Well actually not. Since players will still be coming to the program after spring ball Eeyore.

 

[BadlandsGrizFan]

I’m really wary about JC guys in the portal era. I think I’d rather them just find a D2 guy or something.

Why? You often get more talented guys out of JUCO

 

[Griz til I die]

Why? You often get more talented guys out of JUCO

Who’s the last good JUCO player the Griz had?

 

[UncleRico]

Who’s the last good JUCO player the Griz had?

Off the top of my head Dalton Sneed and Justin Ford come to mind.

 

[Da Boyz Mom]

Who’s the last good JUCO player the Griz had?

Michael Wortham but he had that little interim stop at Eastern.

Dalton Sneed was pretty darn good.

 

[Griz til I die]

Off the top of my head Dalton Sneed and Justin Ford come to mind.

Ya Sneed was pre-portal era and Ford was at Louisville before he came to UM. He did not come straight out of JUCO to the Griz.

 

[HelenaHandBasket]

I would suggest tempered expectations with Juco guys that are still available.

 

[UncleRico]

Ya Sneed was pre-portal era and Ford was at Louisville before he came to UM. He did not come straight out of JUCO to the Griz.

He never played a down at Louisville.