Juckem

[soupcan]

On the craig bohl show matt phillips mentioned justin juckem as future star. Why aren't we seeing him on the field?

[BadlandsBison]

I heard he got injured early in the year, but I can't remember where I heard that.

Also, I've heard Justin in on the practice squad and the coaches are keeping him on the developmental-lifting program because of his ridiculous potential for putting on muscle. Its amazing how much weight he put on last winter. I didn't know who he was when Juckem walked out on the practice field last spring!

[DjKyRo]

Just because he's not getting major PT as a RFr. doesn't mean he won't be a star in the future.

[soupcan]

Has he been on the field at all?

[ndsubison1]

give him time to develop

[tony]

Has he been on the field at all?

Not that I know of. IIRC, he didn't play in the spring game either even though he was looking very impressive before then. That would seem to indicate that he's injured. I'll do some digging in the archives. Good question for the Monday radio show.

I wonder about those player profiles - were they all done at the beginning of the year during the media day?

Future interviewees should study Gratzek's bit because he had the best answers like Q. "What MVFC stadium do you least like to play at?" A. "I don't care where we play them."

[BraxtonT]

Future interviewees should study Gratzek's bit because he had the best answers like Q. "What MVFC stadium do you least like to play at?" A. "I don't care where we play them."

I've noticed too many of the answers being either Northern Iowa or SDSU. Those are the places that should be their favorite places to play, as they provide the best atmosphere.

[IL_Bison]

It seems to me that Juckem might be stuck between positions - too bulky for DE but not quite in the rotation yet for DT. Currently listed at 267 but looks to be a pretty lean 267. Would expect to see him next year for sure.

[X-Factor]

267 is by no means too bulky for DE as long as that is a lean 267 and doesn't include a garden variety beer belly.

[tony]

Looking back at old posts, it sounds like Justin wrecked his ankle a bit right away this season and that sometimes takes a while to heal.