One of the top RB's considering Montana

[Ronbo]

Louis Bland #29 RB in the Country is considering Montana. We are keeping our fingers crossed as he would be a great get. If Cal offers though we lose.xsmhx

Rivals RB Rankings (http://footballrecruiting.rivals.com/viewrank.asp?ra_key=1820)

Rivals Bio (http://footballrecruiting.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?pr_key=63641&sport=1)

http://sports.yahoo.com/top/news?slug=rivals-196818&prov=rivals&type=lgns

Bland focusing on two

By Greg Biggins, Recruiting Analyst – Rivals.com

Every year, we come across a handful of players who for whatever reason, don't receive anywhere near the attention we feel their talent dictates. That player this year is Modesto (Calif.) Central Catcholic running back Louis Bland.

Bland, 5-10, 205 pounds is easily among the top running backs in the West this year. He has it all- very good size and power, a nice burst and good top end speed, the ability to finish his runs and very good hands out of the backfield.

He shows up very well on film and earned 1st team all-state honors this past year after rushing for 1,763 yards and 30 touchdowns. On talent alone, he's a guy who should have 20 plus offers but right now, he has just one offer on the table after his visit this past weekend.

"I visited Montana and they have offered me," Bland said. "I really had a great time there and I can definitely see myself playing and fitting in there. I got along great with the players on the team, the coaches are great and I liked the atmoshere a lot.

"The guys there kind of remind me of me, they're laid back, hard working guys and I really enjoyed being around them. Montana is a very nice place and I'm strongly considering them right now.
"Last week, I checked out Washington State and I liked my visit there a lot too. Pullman is a great college town and everyone is all about Washington State football there. I liked the coaches a lot and I love the Pac 10. Unfortunately, I got a call tonight and they said they weren't going to be offering me a scholarship so they're out.

"Right now, I'm looking at Cal and Montana. I may trip to Cal next weekend but that's up to them. They said they're still evaluating me and may come visit me at the school this week. If they want me to visit, I would love to but that's on them right now.

"I'm just going to sit back and see what they decide to do. Montana is a great option as well so I think I'll end up at one of those two schools."

[AZGrizFan]

Apparently Bobby thinks "Bland" = "White". xcoolx xeyebrowx

[ursus arctos horribilis]

He is apparently also a hell of a wrestler. here's a highlight link I found on youtube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZygkZRL0aTs

[Ronbo]

He's wrestling for the US Junior team I've heard.

[slostang]

Ronbo, I think that Cal Poly may have found a replacement for James Noble and Ryan Mole who will be seniors in 2008. His name is Thomas Reynolds from Archbishop Mitty in San Jose. The kid can flat out fly. He committed to Cal Poly this week.

Here is his highlight video: http://youtube.com/watch?v=SCaJJT0cIEc

What do you think?

[Ronbo]

Ronbo, I think that Cal Poly may have found a replacement for James Noble and Ryan Mole who will be seniors in 2008. His name is Thomas Reynolds from Archbishop Mitty in San Jose. The kid can flat out fly. He committed to Cal Poly this week.

Here is his highlight video: http://youtube.com/watch?v=SCaJJT0cIEc

What do you think?

Another player that flew under the radar. Good get.

http://recruiting.scout.com/a.z?s=73&p=8&c=1&nid=3126192

We got a good kid out of Arizona too. #15 ranked FB with 4.6 speed.

http://recruiting.scout.com/a.z?s=73&p=8&c=1&nid=3110410

[ursus arctos horribilis]

Ronbo, I think that Cal Poly may have found a replacement for James Noble and Ryan Mole who will be seniors in 2008. His name is Thomas Reynolds from Archbishop Mitty in San Jose. The kid can flat out fly. He committed to Cal Poly this week.

Here is his highlight video: http://youtube.com/watch?v=SCaJJT0cIEc

What do you think?

Are you *****tin' me. And I thought I was gonna be happy not to have to see JN & RM. That kid looks real fn good.

[slostang]

With Moore and Bland, the Griz should switch to a two back offense. With Moore leading the way for Bland, watch out.

[BarefootApp]

Ronbo...coming to Missoula this summer....hope to see the stadium, etc. Any good watering holes you recommend? thanks

[Ronbo]

Excellent, you'll get to see the stadium expansion progress. They are hard at work now tearing up the ground and putting in footings and such. By mid summer there should be a structure in place. They estimate completion about 2 weeks before the first home game.

There's lot of great saloons and eateries. What you want to do is post on eGriz.com just a couple weeks before coming and ask. The guys love to recommend restaurants and bars.xnodx

[AZGrizFan]

Excellent, you'll get to see the stadium expansion progress. They are hard at work now tearing up the ground and putting in footings and such. By mid summer there should be a structure in place. They estimate completion about 2 weeks before the first home game.

There's lot of great saloons and eateries. What you want to do is post on eGriz.com just a couple weeks before coming and ask. The guys love to recommend restaurants and bars.xnodx

That's cuttin' it kind of close, ain't it? xeyebrowx xeyebrowx xeyebrowx

[Ronbo]

With Moore and Bland, the Griz should switch to a two back offense. With Moore leading the way for Bland, watch out.


Here is Moore's senior numbers. He appears to have been the main RB for his team.

2007 (Sr.) 205 Car. 1,941 Yds. 19 TD's 95 Lg. 12 Catches 249 Yd's 2 TD's 68 Lg.

[Ronbo]

That's cuttin' it kind of close, ain't it? xeyebrowx xeyebrowx xeyebrowx


I remember they were still putting in seats on the North End Zone just a week before the first game.

[AZGrizFan]

I remember they were still putting in seats on the North End Zone just a week before the first game.

It always seems to end up that way. xcoolx

[already123]

seems like a good one

[slostang]

Ronbo...coming to Missoula this summer....hope to see the stadium, etc. Any good watering holes you recommend? thanks

Red's sports bar is a great spot. Look for the Cal Poly helmet I donated last time Cal Poly played Montana. I think he has a helmet from just about every Big Sky team, a lot of local high schools and a few other teams the Griz have faced over the years. Mike (the owner) would love a App. State helmet if you could get your hands on one.