It's Official: Roper coming to Montana

[MrTitleist]

From ESPN:
http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=4291816

Former Oregon Ducks quarterback Justin Roper said Saturday he will play this season at Montana.

"This is a school that has great people, that wins and that gives me an opportunity to pursue my NFL potential," Roper, who also considered Towson and UMass, told ESPN's Joe Schad.

Oregon granted Roper his release in late May. Ducks coach Chip Kelly said then that the 6-foot-6, 204-pound Georgia native made the decision after emerging from spring drills behind starter Jeremiah Masoli.

Roper started Oregon's first three games a year ago before suffering a knee injury in overtime at Purdue, forcing him to miss the next four games.

Roper finished last year completing 48 of 91 passes for 610 yards and three touchdowns in six appearances in addition to adding 85 yards and one score on the ground.

After redshirting as a true freshman during the 2006 season, Roper will have two years to complete his final two seasons of eligibility.

[dbackjon]

I wish him all the best completing his degree

[NorthernCOU]

I bet montana fans are jacking off to this news.

[Ursus A. Horribilis]

I bet montana fans are jacking off to this news.

Sure we are, that's why you've seen so much activity on this so far. Very, very cautious optimism might explain the feeling better. He's gonna be real upset if he doesn't get the starting job and that may happen. Right now I can't say that I'm overwhelmed but we'll see how this all plays out.

[Willie]

Good news.

[AZGrizFan]

Good news.

Not if your last name is Selle or Larson.

[Willie]

Roper has big time game experience...Selle and Larson don't.

[Grizo406]

I hope Roper won't be intimidated by our large crowds...

[MrTitleist]

Larson won't be a QB next season.

[AZGrizFan]

Larson won't be a QB next season.

Apparently neither will Selle.

[Ursus A. Horribilis]

Larson won't be a QB next season.

Apparently neither will Selle.

I never would have ever thought I would say this but here goes. We are so deep at RB & QB right now we are gonna have to find ways to get these skill position in for some game time. I have a feeling we will be very balanced if we choose to be this year and have an ability to exploit a teams weakness on defense on a fairly regular basis. God I hope our O line can protect em'.

[andy7171]

Anyone note that Towson was in the final three? TOWSON?

Rob Ambrose is a hell of a recruiter. What is that light I see?

[Ursus A. Horribilis]

Anyone note that Towson was in the final three? TOWSON?

Rob Ambrose is a hell of a recruiter. What is that light I see?

I definitely noticed that Andy but it was more due to your presence on the boards than anything else. The guy must be doing something right. I watched the Towson/Delaware game a couple of years ago on CN8 and I was very impressed with your QB and that's considering the fact that his counterpart was Flacco in that game.

[slycat]

So now Montana gets added to the list of schools with a transfer QB. Lets see whos is better Montanas or Delawares.

[andy7171]

Anyone note that Towson was in the final three? TOWSON?

Rob Ambrose is a hell of a recruiter. What is that light I see?

I definitely noticed that Andy but it was more due to your presence on the boards than anything else. The guy must be doing something right. I watched the Towson/Delaware game a couple of years ago on CN8 and I was very impressed with your QB and that's considering the fact that his counterpart was Flacco in that game.

Schaefer was a hell of a QB. Was the game from 06 or 07? Your eyes would pop out f it were the 06 game, I dont think we punted.

From the grape vine, I heard Ambrose was hell bent on landing Roper or not having him land in another CAA team. I cant blame him for going to Montana.

[Ursus A. Horribilis]

I definitely noticed that Andy but it was more due to your presence on the boards than anything else. The guy must be doing something right. I watched the Towson/Delaware game a couple of years ago on CN8 and I was very impressed with your QB and that's considering the fact that his counterpart was Flacco in that game.

Schaefer was a hell of a QB. Was the game from 06 or 07? Your eyes would pop out f it were the 06 game, I dont think we punted.

From the grape vine, I heard Ambrose was hell bent on landing Roper or not having him land in another CAA team. I cant blame him for going to Montana.

I'm pretty sure it was 2007. Towson was at home and I'm sure it was Flacco's last year. Towson did not look like some shit team in that game, I was impressed with them.

[andy7171]

Schaefer was a hell of a QB. Was the game from 06 or 07? Your eyes would pop out f it were the 06 game, I dont think we punted.

From the grape vine, I heard Ambrose was hell bent on landing Roper or not having him land in another CAA team. I cant blame him for going to Montana.

I'm pretty sure it was 2007. Towson was at home and I'm sure it was Flacco's last year. Towson did not look like some **** team in that game, I was impressed with them.

All I remember about that game was a giant stiff arm.

[grizzaholic]

eehh. I am not all that excited. We will see in fall ball. Then I will give you all my expert opinion. Actually I will just ask AZGrizFan today at lunch and will give you all it later.

[polsongrizz]

Didn't see this posted so here it is...Not sure what I think of this but I am sure it can't hurt.


http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=4291816

Former Oregon Ducks quarterback Justin Roper said Saturday he will play this season at Montana.

"This is a school that has great people, that wins and that gives me an opportunity to pursue my NFL potential," Roper, who also considered Towson and UMass, told ESPN's Joe Schad.

Oregon granted Roper his release in late May. Ducks coach Chip Kelly said then that the 6-foot-6, 204-pound Georgia native made the decision after emerging from spring drills behind starter Jeremiah Masoli.

Roper started Oregon's first three games a year ago before suffering a knee injury in overtime at Purdue, forcing him to miss the next four games.

Roper finished last year completing 48 of 91 passes for 610 yards and three touchdowns in six appearances in addition to adding 85 yards and one score on the ground.

After redshirting as a true freshman during the 2006 season, Roper will have two years to complete his final two seasons of eligibility.

[Ursus A. Horribilis]

Yeah there was a thread a few days ago PG and you must not have looked at the FCS Football forum as it was 1st page when I just went and looked. Thanks for throwing it up though.

Dback or Willie or Mark if you want to combine them here it is:

http://www.championshipsubdivision.com/ ... f=4&t=7114

[polsongrizz]

Yeah there was a thread a few days ago PG and you must not have looked at the FCS Football forum as it was 1st page when I just went and looked. Thanks for throwing it up though.

Dback or Willie or Mark if you want to combine them here it is:

http://www.championshipsubdivision.com/ ... f=4&t=7114

I had saw that one but I thought it was only about he may be coming. I saw that he was for sure on the news last night so I thought it was new news. My bad...

[Willie]

Merged.

[Ursus A. Horribilis]

Yeah there was a thread a few days ago PG and you must not have looked at the FCS Football forum as it was 1st page when I just went and looked. Thanks for throwing it up though.

Dback or Willie or Mark if you want to combine them here it is:

http://www.championshipsubdivision.com/ ... f=4&t=7114

I had saw that one but I thought it was only about he may be coming. I saw that he was for sure on the news last night so I thought it was new news. My bad...

No bad at all brother. What's your thinking on it? Good, bad, wait and see? I've only talked with a handful but most are somewhat indifferent on it.

[polsongrizz]

I had saw that one but I thought it was only about he may be coming. I saw that he was for sure on the news last night so I thought it was new news. My bad...

No bad at all brother. What's your thinking on it? Good, bad, wait and see? I've only talked with a handful but most are somewhat indifferent on it.

Am glad for the most part, I have never thought of Larson being a go to guy. I think it can only help.