Michigan Monday: Notes From Media Day

Nothing ground breaking from Media Day besides the Austin White news below.   If you want to see a number of player and coaches interviews see here. 

RR's Media Day Press Conference:

• Happy nobody got hurt in Saturday's scrimmage
• They will have another scrimmage on Wednesday and we put together the 2-deep after that
• Troy Woolfolk hasn't had surgery yet, but they feel he will come back and play football at some point (maybe redshirt and play next year)
• Devin Gardner is having a good camp and they have to remind themselves that he is a true freshman and hasn't played yet.
• They are young at DB and now even younger with Troy out.  James Rodgers a senior is having a good camp.
• Jibreel Black most likely a freshman lineman that won't get redshirted and probably will get some playing time.
• The freshman are out of classes for the next two weeks and is looking forward to see how much they improve not having to go to school.
• Jordan Kovacs has improved and in much better shape
• Kicking game still a concern but he feels better about kickoffs and field goal kicking then two weeks ago.  Kickers are getting better and more consistent.
• Will watch film on UConn this week, familiar with them from the Big East.

Tate:

• Everyone is competing at QB and doesn't believe Coach Rod is close to making a decision on a starter.
• Was happy his teammates called him out because it's all about the team.  Which meant he needed to keep working
• Used the wingless helmet to get better and prove to his teammates that he was ready.
• Tate is exciting because there is so much skill at the QB position.
• Freshman year is over and the freshman mistakes shouldn't happen anymore.

Denard:

• Competition is fun, just trying to win for Michigan.
• He feels he is more "calm" and has improved.
• A whole bunch was going through my head last year.
• Everything has slowed down a little bit.
• More things are coming naturally now

Vincent Smith:

• Learning and not thinking about the knee is the most important part of the recovery.  (after ACL surgery)
• Competition is good at running back because you always have to be ready.
• Having an experienced line in front makes his job easy.

Some fun pictures from Fan Day via the Detroit News:


Bighouse Blog interview and walk-on kicker Jeremy Ross pictured below!

Good to see Troy there!

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