This is game week and after a week off it's hard to find news worthy stuff out of the Wolverines. So I will do my best today on getting you the most interesting "stuff" out there.
Funny Quotes from the Michigan Press Conference Yesterday:
-A camera man asked a question to Coach Rod about facing JoPa head to head. RR responded jokingly: “Joe and I aren’t going against each other, I might be able to take him, if it is just me and him."
-Stephen Schilling on Big Will Campbell playing on the Offensive line: Sometimes he played the defensive line like an offensive lineman. He was more interested in finishing blocks then making the tackle.
- The Daily Gopher profiles a "Michigan Man" Brady Hoke for their open head coaching position. I didn't realize the job he has done at San Diego State. He is currently 5-2 with a win over Air Force and played Missouri within 3 points and was leading in the 4th quarter.
- Kelvin Grady was interviewed for ESPN's GameDay on Monday for his twitter use.
- Denard is a semi-finalist for Davey O'Brien National Quarterback Award. There are 15 other semi-finalists as well.
- I know many of you have questions on what qualifies for a medical redshirt for Devin Gardner. #1 he can't play more then 30% of the games in a season, with all participation being in the first half of the season. His last snaps were in the Bowling Green game. #2 He also has to have a documented injury. Currently, he has a documented back injury. At the end of the year, they have to file paperwork to the NCAA requesting a medical redshirt. I fully expect Michigan to file for the medical redshirt also commonly known as a medical hardship at the end of the season.
- The other situation is that it seems Ricardo Miller played on special teams for the UMASS game this year. Let's hope that stat is a mistake. You lose your redshirt eligibility if you play one play.
- Yes, Michigan is recruiting a place kicker. They were looking at guys in California and Maryland last week.
2 comments:
Remember the OH GOD NOT BRADY HOKE and HARBAUGH IS INEXPERIENCED after Lloyd left? And next year, if they don't fire RR, which I suspect will happen, the absolute best for our beloved team will be 4th in the Big 10. If everything goes there way.
Have you talked with any juniors to see how they feel about never actually having seen a good Michigan team as a student?
With respect to redshirts, while I don't like playing loose with the rules, I think that even if someone plays a down or two and is *expected* to play more in the year, but doesn't, they should be offered the chance to redshirt. Why would the NCAA be against this? What's the worst that happens? Kid gets his degree.
I haven't spoken personally to any Jr.'s about Michigan but IMO, they are looking for: playing time, TV time, fit with the coaching staff, some players want an academic fit, and a winning program. So Wins and Losses are a factor but just one factor.
I agree with you on the redshirt rule, if a kid plays a handful of plays they should be given the right to redshirt.
These next 3 games will go a long way on whether RR is here next year or not.
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