I have to admit I rarely come over to the site any longer and for good reason. When I read of the recent transfer of the former Bozeman quarterback to Montana State, I was inquisitive as to what the response would be here. It may be unrealistic to suggest on this forum that we fans be real but is exactly what I'm going to do.
The reality of the situation is that the program is still in turmoil. Like it or not, Montana State currently is much more attractive to the vast majority of kids looking to play college football in Montana. Their program has consistently improved and looks to be in the running next year as well. At Montana, we have a coach who is set to most likely leave next year, facing the possibility of sanctions, and coming off the first losing season since 1985. However, the sky is not falling and I do believe the current program Is headed in a better direction. That being said before any of us question the decision of any recruit who decides to attend Montana State over Montana other than the simple fact that is desired major is unavailable should not be questioned in my opinion. You are dealing with 18-year-old young men and I don't believe it does our fans any favor by minimizing a recruit the pics Montana State over Montana. The reality of it is that a lot of credit for the turnaround of the Grizzly program is due to the fact that some of the recruits were spurned by Montana State who is just won national championship in 1985 and had a buring desire to become better. That along with the great coaching of Don Read helped to make Montana a place to be and started the ball rolling.
Recruiting and Montana is very difficult as most fans believe that the best players should pick their institution regardless of position. The reality is it isn't that simple and while both programs would love to have the best that Montana has to offer it simply isn't going to happen. We are simply going to have to understand that until the end of next season, the Cats have a distinct recruiting advantage. But, there are a lot of diamonds in the rough and I believe the Griz will have a much better ending to the season next year and will again be on a level playing field with the Cats.
The reality of the situation is that the program is still in turmoil. Like it or not, Montana State currently is much more attractive to the vast majority of kids looking to play college football in Montana. Their program has consistently improved and looks to be in the running next year as well. At Montana, we have a coach who is set to most likely leave next year, facing the possibility of sanctions, and coming off the first losing season since 1985. However, the sky is not falling and I do believe the current program Is headed in a better direction. That being said before any of us question the decision of any recruit who decides to attend Montana State over Montana other than the simple fact that is desired major is unavailable should not be questioned in my opinion. You are dealing with 18-year-old young men and I don't believe it does our fans any favor by minimizing a recruit the pics Montana State over Montana. The reality of it is that a lot of credit for the turnaround of the Grizzly program is due to the fact that some of the recruits were spurned by Montana State who is just won national championship in 1985 and had a buring desire to become better. That along with the great coaching of Don Read helped to make Montana a place to be and started the ball rolling.
Recruiting and Montana is very difficult as most fans believe that the best players should pick their institution regardless of position. The reality is it isn't that simple and while both programs would love to have the best that Montana has to offer it simply isn't going to happen. We are simply going to have to understand that until the end of next season, the Cats have a distinct recruiting advantage. But, there are a lot of diamonds in the rough and I believe the Griz will have a much better ending to the season next year and will again be on a level playing field with the Cats.
