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MT Kids Leaving Eligibility on the Table

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Journey, Jace, Hank, Tyson. First I’m not being critical of their decisions and want to say I’m thankful for their contributions to the program. I hope that Griz Nation will always support them as well. I am a little disappointed that we’re losing MT kids as contributors, and in the case of Journey our most decorated OL, that have eligibility. I think their experience will be missed but I also know what it means to be a Montanan and be able to see MT kids represent the program proudly. I truly hope it’s all coincidence and not something going on internally that pushed them out.
 
I will say, with the exception of Rostad, all these guys had serious/nagging injuries that likely played a large role in their decision. I'm sure it was probably really tough for Klucewich as he was likely the front runner for 37, but a neck injury would certainly be enough to make me retire. I tend to believe this is a one off thing. Don't really see this being a trend.
 
I hate to see these Montana kids leave our program early, but they have to think about their health 10-20-30 years down the road when they could face ankle, knee, hip and/or shoulder replacements. moderate to severe osteoarthritis, etc. Some football injuries can be with them the rest of their lives and also can effect the quality of their lives !!!
 
Garrett Hustedt is who I have in mind when it comes to football injuries. Last spring, he broke his collarbone in four pieces during Spring Ball, 2024. He had surgery--8 screws and a plate to put his collarbone back together. He had to rehab it for three months, missed the rest of spring ball, then during player-only practices in June, he breaks it again. It's so bad that Bobby Hauck told him if he didn't want to go through more rehab, Coach understood. Garrett told Coop he didn't want to live tackle until an actual game just in case he broke his collarbone again.

He didn't play until Western Carolina, Game 4, but Garrett went on to have 26 tackles as a backup LB and the highlight of his career, an int. against Cal-Poly.

I have never met Garrett and he's from Omaha, not Montana, but I admire his grit and I am going to say a little prayer for him 🙏 for his future health, and I hope osteoarthritis doesn't get into that surgically repaired collarbone and cause him a lot of problems later in his life !!! Garrett was also a prayer leader for our team.( Frank Gogola wrote this story " Montana Grizzlies defensive end punches back," for 406 Sports.com, 11/28/84--I highly recommend it if you haven't already read it.)
 
billingsgriz said:
I hate to see these Montana kids leave our program early, but they have to think about their health 10-20-30 years down the road when they could face ankle, knee, hip and/or shoulder replacements. moderate to severe osteoarthritis, etc. Some football injuries can be with them the rest of their lives and also can effect the quality of their lives !!!
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Many of these the only reason they're "leaving eligibility on the table" is because of the extra Covid year. Sometimes you gotta get on with life...
 
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billingsgriz said:
Garrett Hustedt is who I have in mind when it comes to football injuries. Last spring, he broke his collarbone in four pieces during Spring Ball, 2024. He had surgery--8 screws and a plate to put his collarbone back together. He had to rehab it for three months, missed the rest of spring ball, then during player-only practices in June, he breaks it again. It's so bad that Bobby Hauck told him if he didn't want to go through more rehab, Coach understood. Garrett told Coop he didn't want to live tackle until an actual game just in case he broke his collarbone again.

He didn't play until Western Carolina, Game 4, but Garrett went on to have 26 tackles as a backup LB and the highlight of his career, an int. against Cal-Poly.

I have never met Garrett and he's from Omaha, not Montana, but I admire his grit and I am going to say a little prayer for him 🙏 for his future health, and I hope osteoarthritis doesn't get into that surgically repaired collarbone and cause him a lot of problems later in his life !!! Garrett was also a prayer leader for our team.( Frank Gogola wrote this story " Montana Grizzlies defensive end punches back," for 406 Sports.com, 11/28/84--I highly recommend it if you haven't already read it.)
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Hustedt is a great kid. I spent some time with him last summer.
 
I wonder if we’re seeing the effects of the incredibly long and demanding seasons for top FCS teams, combined with an extra covid year, and so many changes and transfers. At some point, with people having graduated, some with advanced degrees; friends having graduated and moved out of town; and the 2024 winter conditioning season having started a couple weeks after Frisco; it just becomes too much, less fun, and even a grind. Also, so many people coming and going. Way too many hours and demands. The huge effort put in 2024 for the entire year, but not getting there. Injuries piling up. Having to compete extra hard for your job and playing time each year. I have always felt that modern day college football and sports are way too much time and effort, and have essentially ruined many of the best parts of college. Too many friends moving on; too many new people. Less and less loyalty. More every man for himself, with even some of that at UM. Seasons are way too long. Just not as much “fun” as it used to be. I can see guys wanting to move on with their lives. I wish the best to all of them. Every player I've met in recent years seems like they will do well and go far in life. They get many life benefits from college football, especially doing it the Griz way.
 
mthoopsfan said:
I wonder if we’re seeing the effects of the incredibly long and demanding seasons for top FCS teams, combined with an extra covid year, and so many changes and transfers. At some point, with people having graduated, some with advanced degrees; friends having graduated and moved out of town; and the 2024 winter conditioning season having started a couple weeks after Frisco; it just becomes too much, less fun, and even a grind. Also, so many people coming and going. Way too many hours and demands. The huge effort put in 2024 for the entire year, but not getting there. Injuries piling up. Having to compete extra hard for your job and playing time each year. I have always felt that modern day college football and sports are way too much time and effort, and have essentially ruined many of the best parts of college. Too many friends moving on; too many new people. Less and less loyalty. More every man for himself, with even some of that at UM. Seasons are way too long. Just not as much “fun” as it used to be. I can see guys wanting to move on with their lives. I wish the best to all of them. Every player I've met in recent years seems like they will do well and go far in life. They get many life benefits from college football, especially doing it the Griz way.
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Welcome back Hoops. Good post
 
billingsgriz said:
Garrett Hustedt is who I have in mind when it comes to football injuries. Last spring, he broke his collarbone in four pieces during Spring Ball, 2024. He had surgery--8 screws and a plate to put his collarbone back together. He had to rehab it for three months, missed the rest of spring ball, then during player-only practices in June, he breaks it again. It's so bad that Bobby Hauck told him if he didn't want to go through more rehab, Coach understood. Garrett told Coop he didn't want to live tackle until an actual game just in case he broke his collarbone again.

He didn't play until Western Carolina, Game 4, but Garrett went on to have 26 tackles as a backup LB and the highlight of his career, an int. against Cal-Poly.

I have never met Garrett and he's from Omaha, not Montana, but I admire his grit and I am going to say a little prayer for him 🙏 for his future health, and I hope osteoarthritis doesn't get into that surgically repaired collarbone and cause him a lot of problems later in his life !!! Garrett was also a prayer leader for our team.( Frank Gogola wrote this story " Montana Grizzlies defensive end punches back," for 406 Sports.com, 11/28/84--I highly recommend it if you haven't already read it.)
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Spring ball is the stupidest thing ever.
 
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