Julius Lloyd defied convention and type-casting during his outstanding two-year career at MSU
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#82 - 82 Days til Kickoff 2012
6/9/2012 7:43:00 AM | Football
A look at #82 in Bobcat lore
Bobcat by the Numbers takes a look at current and past Bobcats that correspond to the number of days remaining before Montana State opens the 2012 football season against Chadron State in Bobcat Stadium's first night game on August 30.
#82
Jake Olson, WR, Great Falls, MT: During his American Legion baseball career in Great Falls, Jake Olson was known in some circles as “The Hammer.” In a football uniform, he looks every bit the part. A physical receiver with good size, Olson redshirted in 2011. He also battled injuries. But when healthy, Olson blends size and speed with good pass-catching ability and shows promise as another outstanding home-grown receiver.
Spotlight: It's easy to type-cast football players. Julius Lloyd came to MSU as a junior college receiver in the summer of 2009 with an impressive YouTube highlight reel. His specialty was using his jumping ability to go up and get balls – some called him Jumpin' Julius – on fade patterns. There was plenty of flash to this #82, or so it appeared. But once in the Bobcat program, Lloyd began proving almost immediately there was much, much more. A disciplined route-runner and willing blocker, Julius Lloyd was much more than a diva receiver. He was willing to do the usually-unseen work that makes offenses successful. And as Rob Ash always preaches, when a player works for the betterment of the team, individual success always arrives. Lloyd finished his two-year career at MSU in 2010 with 1,153 receiving yards, 18th-best in school history, and his eight career touchdown catches was tied for 15th-most at MSU. His seven TD catches as a senior in 2010 is tied for 11th. As impressive as the stats remain, Lloyd's strength of character and classy demeanor continue to have a strong impact on MSU's receiver corps.
Chronology: Jim Stevens (1956), Bill Mack (1957-59), Carl Hinkle (1964-65), Don Mathern (1966-68), Ken Lucido (1970), Tim Allen (1971), Doug Vickery (1972), Scott Mizelle (1974), Al Reichow (1974, '75-76), Tom Pomroy (1977-78), Wade Abel (1979), Bill Walker (1980), Duane Baker (1982-86), Mark Woodcock (1987), Bucky Haynes (1988), Brian Plunkett (1989-90), Mike Cady (1992), Craig Galle (1995-99), Darryl Johnson (2000), Matt McCullough (2001-04), Nolan Lee (2005), Tyler Bolton (2006-08), Julius Lloyd (2009-10), Jake Olson (2011-)
#82
Jake Olson, WR, Great Falls, MT: During his American Legion baseball career in Great Falls, Jake Olson was known in some circles as “The Hammer.” In a football uniform, he looks every bit the part. A physical receiver with good size, Olson redshirted in 2011. He also battled injuries. But when healthy, Olson blends size and speed with good pass-catching ability and shows promise as another outstanding home-grown receiver.
Spotlight: It's easy to type-cast football players. Julius Lloyd came to MSU as a junior college receiver in the summer of 2009 with an impressive YouTube highlight reel. His specialty was using his jumping ability to go up and get balls – some called him Jumpin' Julius – on fade patterns. There was plenty of flash to this #82, or so it appeared. But once in the Bobcat program, Lloyd began proving almost immediately there was much, much more. A disciplined route-runner and willing blocker, Julius Lloyd was much more than a diva receiver. He was willing to do the usually-unseen work that makes offenses successful. And as Rob Ash always preaches, when a player works for the betterment of the team, individual success always arrives. Lloyd finished his two-year career at MSU in 2010 with 1,153 receiving yards, 18th-best in school history, and his eight career touchdown catches was tied for 15th-most at MSU. His seven TD catches as a senior in 2010 is tied for 11th. As impressive as the stats remain, Lloyd's strength of character and classy demeanor continue to have a strong impact on MSU's receiver corps.
Chronology: Jim Stevens (1956), Bill Mack (1957-59), Carl Hinkle (1964-65), Don Mathern (1966-68), Ken Lucido (1970), Tim Allen (1971), Doug Vickery (1972), Scott Mizelle (1974), Al Reichow (1974, '75-76), Tom Pomroy (1977-78), Wade Abel (1979), Bill Walker (1980), Duane Baker (1982-86), Mark Woodcock (1987), Bucky Haynes (1988), Brian Plunkett (1989-90), Mike Cady (1992), Craig Galle (1995-99), Darryl Johnson (2000), Matt McCullough (2001-04), Nolan Lee (2005), Tyler Bolton (2006-08), Julius Lloyd (2009-10), Jake Olson (2011-)
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