Class of 2020 QB Mark Gronowski (IL) Portal From South Dakota St

[Apdaly]

Already listed as one of top portal qb’s left available.

 

[djorange1989]

If he doesn’t go pro he is going to have a ton of cash thrown at him. He’s from Illinois, could end up in the Big 10, but man we should throw as much at him as we can if Kyle can’t/decides not to come back

 

[SUFaninNJ]

Is it his HC who took the job at Washington State?

 

[Apdaly]

Is it his HC who took the job at Washington State?

Yes

 

[djorange1989]

Is it his HC who took the job at Washington State?

Yes, but not sure if they can afford him, unless he takes a discount to go there

 

[BillSU]

QB MARK GRONOWSKI PORTAL FROM S DAKOTA ST / NEUQUA VALLEY HS NAPERVILLE, IL
#11 6' 3" 230 / 4.7 40 / 4.28 SH / 32.7" VJ / 285 BP

ASSETS PER HUDL FILM:
DUAL THREAT
FAST
GREAT MECAHANICS
THROWS TIGHT SPIRAL HARD BALLS
READS DEFENSES VERY WELL
ELUSIVE
TOUGH RUNNER PUSHES THE PILE

Following Rogers' Departure, SDSU's Gronowski Enters Portal

South Dakota State quarterback Mark Gronowski, the top player in the FCS in recent seasons, has entered the NCAA transfer portal as a graduate transfer.

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PETE THAMEL:

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  Pete Thamel, Senior College Sports InsiderDec 29, 2024, 01:11 PM ET

South Dakota State quarterback Mark Gronowski, the top player in the FCS in recent seasons, has entered the NCAA transfer portal as a graduate transfer.

Gronowski immediately becomes the top available quarterback, as he went 49-6 as a starter at South Dakota State and led the Jackrabbits to two national titles.

But Gronowski isn't certain he will remain in college, as he told ESPN he is also strongly considering entering the NFL draft and that the portal entry is a way for him to weigh all his options

"I'm trying to weigh all my options to do what's best for me and my career," Gronowski told ESPN. "I'm confident in what I can do in the NFL. If there's opportunities that help my family, I'll change my mind. It's doing what's best for me and my long-term interest overall."

It's a similar tactic to what Cam Ward did last year upon leaving Washington State, as he explored all options before ultimately going to Miami. Ward actually briefly announced he was going to the draft and began training before switching gears and picking Miami.

Gronowski's 49 wins as a starter at SDSU are tied for the most in FCS history with former North Dakota State quarterback Easton Stick. The FBS record for wins is 50, which was set by Kellen Moore at Boise State.

Mark Gronowski went 49-6 as South Dakota State's starting quarterback and helped the Jackrabbits win two FCS championships. William Purnell/USA Today Sports
Gronowski led SDSU to back-to-back titles national titles in 2022 and 2023 and won the Walter Payton award for the top FCS offensive player in 2023.

He has thrown for 10,330 yards and 93 touchdowns in his career and is a dual threat as he ran for 1,767 yards and 37 touchdowns.

The decision for Gronowski comes after his coach, Jimmy Rogers, left SDSU for Washington State. That hiring was announced Saturday.

Gronowski is likely to be atop the list of suitors for quarterback-needy teams in the power conferences, as he brings a unique depth of winning and experience.

He has also been squarely on the radar of NFL teams because of his production and affinity for winning. He will be the most experienced quarterback in the portal, as he has attempted 1,190 passes and completed 63.5% of them.

 

[BANYC]

Will he join his coach at Washington St. ?

 

[bnoro]

What does this have to do with SU?

 

[PhatOrange]

What does this have to do with SU?

We probably offered him 8 years ago.

 

[Jasoncuse]

It’s insane this kid has eligibility having started 55 games (10+ in each season), simply due to being in college in the fall of 2020, yet some handoffs in a 40 point blowout leaves Kyle to go the appeals route.

The arbitrary nature of it all just makes no sense.

 

[LeMoyneCuse]

It’s insane this kid has eligibility having started 55 games (10+ in each season), simply due to being in college in the fall of 2020, yet some handoffs in a 40 point blowout leaves Kyle to go the appeals route.

The arbitrary nature of it all just makes no sense.

It's only arbitrary if you take it completely out of context.

 

[Shrmdougluvr]

We probably offered him 8 years ago.

Underrated comment.

 

[djorange1989]

What does this have to do with SU?

Your guy in the portal yet?

 

[bnoro]

Your guy in the portal yet?

Already posted the details about what happened there.

But it certainly wasn't "Mark Gronowski" who has nothing to do with SU football.

 

[RyanCuse44]

 

[MSOrange]

I had read that Iowa would be a player for him elsewhere. Hope the money is worth it to ruin your career

 

[oldpinepoint]

Already posted the details about what happened there.

But it certainly wasn't "Mark Gronowski" who has nothing to do with SU football.

Damn missed it

 

[bnoro]

Damn missed it

What I heard was we were interested in Ty Simpson from Bama if he hit the portal, but with Milroe most likely leaving and Lonergan transferring, I believe we liked what became available (Collins). Same type of profile.

 

[oldpinepoint]

What I heard was we were interested in Ty Simpson from Bama if he hit the portal, but with Milroe most likely leaving and Lonergan transferring, I believe we liked what became available (Collins). Same type of profile.

Thanks!

 

[Jcuse_44]

Great passing qb is visiting an awful school for passing. Makes sense. Have fun handing the ball off 80 times a game.

 

[djorange1989]

What I heard was we were interested in Ty Simpson from Bama if he hit the portal, but with Milroe most likely leaving and Lonergan transferring, I believe we liked what became available (Collins). Same type of profile.

Ahh I missed it too.

 

[zjscuse]

I had read that Iowa would be a player for him elsewhere. Hope the money is worth it to ruin your career

His oc would be Tim Lester, he’s a good oc. You might remember him.

 

[MSOrange]

His oc would be Tim Lester, he’s a good oc. You might remember him.

I'm aware. I watch every Iowa game with my dad. Lester is a good coach, but not sure he's good enough to fix that mess.