Kolpack and Izzo Spring Game Preview

[EC8CH]

I had a lot of high hopes for Hahn, but the best kids play. As such, I'm going to continue to indulge the optimist in me that says this could be early evidence that Tuszka, Butler and eventually Jones..............are gonna be really good!

Maybe it is blind optimism, but I thought early last year when Hahn got some reps he looked pretty good and made some plays. Was surprised when later in the season he hardly saw any playing time. Hopefully the new guys are just that much better. Good luck to Hahn though where ever he goes. I know he had some illness issues that hampered his development.

[VirginiaBison]

I suspect that many of the recruits don't truly understand the level of commitment expected of a Bison player. Once faced with the actual challenge, it takes a special commitment to see it through. The transition from local area standout HS player to Bison football, may be ... on some level ... like moving from Bison football to an NFL career..... FCS recruits already know what they are in for, but FBS recruits to a team like the Bison are probably in for a shock.

[ZHerd]

Yes, we have played a bundle of lineman over the past 4 years. We must have a talented group right now. I get that sense with the WR group as well

[A1pigskin]

Spring training has had an impact. I hope CJ is ready by Fall. If Hahn got passed on the depth chart that means some good talent coming. Best of luck to Alex.

[BadlandsBison]

CJ getting surgery

Hope he's alright

[westnodak93bison]

I suspect that many of the recruits don't truly understand the level of commitment expected of a Bison player. Once faced with the actual challenge, it takes a special commitment to see it through. The transition from local area standout HS player to Bison football, may be ... on some level ... like moving from Bison football to an NFL career..... FCS recruits already know what they are in for, but FBS recruits to a team like the Bison are probably in for a shock.

I believe this. Some people think they know how to work but don't. I even see it in my field of work.

[StL Bison Fan]

CJ getting surgery

Hope he's alright

Here is his tweet. Let's send him good thoughts...

@ZoneS1X: Will appreciate it if y'all could send some prayers my way. Got a big surgery tomorrow.

[Bison4peat]

Here is his tweet. Let's send him good thoughts...

@ZoneS1X: Will appreciate it if y'all could send some prayers my way. Got a big surgery tomorrow.

Wishing you the best of luck CJ.

[bisonfanette]

Here is his tweet. Let's send him good thoughts...
@ZoneS1X: Will appreciate it if y'all could send some prayers my way. Got a big surgery tomorrow.

Will most definitely pray for you, CJ... and for a speedy recovery. Will be thinking of you!

[17>1]

It's hard sometimes as a fan to not think about injuries like this in a bit of a selfish way. It's natural for me to quickly start thinking about "the next man up" and start discussing which player it will be, without taking into consideration how that athlete is feeling. I appreciate seeing that tweet because it makes a person check themself and think about these kids and their futures. Their futures are soooooo much more important than playing a game.
Also, I have to be careful to not instantly judge a player who leaves the team and try to find out what is wrong with the player and why he left. I'm not about to question anyones work ethic, I've never played football or gone through a Bison camp or a training session with Kramer. If the reason becomes public, that's one thing. But I'm going to try and support their decision as a person, not as a fan.