Tuesday, October 21, 2014

Michigan Tuesday: Coach Speak

Hoke spoke yesterday and didn't say anything:

Yesterday you said you practice in pads with contact? Did Jabrill participate in that full-speed?
“You know, we had a good practice.”
So yes? No? Nothing?
“We had a good practice.”
What about-
“Good practice. He practiced well, too.”
 
Coach Nuss:
 
When you were at Michigan State what was it like?
“Any time you play in a game, whether it be an in-state rivalry game or a conference rivalry game and some of them are out-of-conference rivalry games, the important thing is the focus on the game itself and you can get caught up and lost in the things that surround the game. Any time you’re on either side it’s about the players preparing. It’s about preparing them the best you possibly can and giving them the opportunity to be in the right situations to play well.”
 
Can you talk a little about what it’s like working with Devin Gardner in preparation? Not just how he plays football, but what kind of kid he is and the work ethic you feel you get from him week in and week out.

“I’ve said it all year long, Devin’s preparation has been outstanding and week in and week out he’s done the extra things to prepare himself to play well. Very, very intelligent guy. Really has spent extra time studying the game, and I think it’s important to him not only to understand what we’re trying to do but to understand what the defense is trying to do to take it away. Like I said all year, been very, very pleased with the way he’s prepared week in and week out.”

  • These are the points Michigan has scored against MSU the past 10 years: 45-34-31-28-21-20-17-14-12-6.    At least we did well against MSU when Saban was their head coach

I wish Michigan would solve their AD situation because Michigan will be competing with Florida for a head coach starting in December.   Florida's AD Foley just released this familiar statement:

"At the beginning of the season we said we would evaluate the season as it plays out," Foley said. "We will continue to do so. Our sole focus right now is supporting our coaching staff and players as they prepare for Georgia".

The difference between Florida and Michigan's situation?  Florida has an AD that is not on thin ice and can make a quick decision after the year.  I am going to tell you right now, the longer the Brandon situation plays out, the worse it is for Michigan.   I wonder if Foley will try to re-hire Urban Meyer?  I'm sure he is well rested from his health related retirement and ready to get back to coaching again.

It would sort of be funny/ironic if both programs can find a way to 6 wins and play each other in the Gator Bowl.

4 comments:

Scott K said...

I'd give urban another couple years at ohio... but as soon as the next Dellimuti, DiGeronimo 'pay for play' scandal or Maxton Chevy/Auto Direct 80% off car purchase scandal gets uncovered Urban's health issues will rear their head and force him into retirement again...

he'll leave ohio as dirty and broken as Fl, but hopefully without another aaron hernandez

Squashman said...

So Brandon gets a strong vote of support from the varsity coaches at Michigan. Why again do we think Brandon will hinder a quality coach from applying for the job?

Scott K said...

What can they really say? He is their boss... The president gets support from all the military leaders as well, until they retire and can freely speak their opinions.

It's pretty difficult to openly oppose your boss, while you still work for him.

Squashman said...

They didn't have to openly oppose their boss. Say nothing... Stay neutral.. Instead they chose to support him.