First Practice Video of Hoke Era
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ij-d0SApD7g&feature=player_embedded
I'll comment to embed.
EDIT: Just realized it's in the other spring day open thread, my mistake. Feel free to yank, mods
March 20th, 2011 at 12:00 AM ^
Shaw or Toussaint with the run up the middle at the 1:12 mark.
Also; Who negged this?
March 20th, 2011 at 12:19 AM ^
It was Fitz.
I just popped a wood
Sweet baby Jesus, that was stimulating.
PS. Is it me, or does Denard's helmet look a little "Kazoo-ish"
For you young guys:
Kazoo from the Flintstones.
For you really young guys:
The Flintstones (Wilma, Fred *Hokester*, Barney, and Betty)
HALOL I laughed at my own post. What a dork.
There's been a lot of movement lately with regard to rethinking helmet design -- Michigan could be giving feedback.
Looks like he might be sporting one of those bobble-head type helmets all the Penn State players wear.
I think it might have to do more with not having pads on. Most of the skill position players looked goofy. The linemen looked normal because they are already huge.
Looks like Denard has switched to the Schutt DNA helmet. Past two years, he had been using the basic old-school riddell helmet. The newer helmets are supposed to be better for protecting against concussions.
Here is a picture of Tate wearing the DNA and Denard wearing the Riddell in '09
I'm all for protecting Denard from injury, but I do like the look if the old Riddell more than the DNA or the Revo Speeds.
March 19th, 2011 at 11:19 PM ^
but he was too fast for the pause button
First offensive play they show is Denard taking a ISQBD...gotta love it.
SPLURGE!
this is better than porn...
the first practice of a new era can hardly be viewed too often.
Dear opposition. Yes, he backs up fast too.
clicked twice. I blame Kazoo.
To be fair, I doubt anyone that lives outside AA would have bothered opening that thread. Personally, I don't really care if Hoke is gonna be at M-Den. Neato.
March 20th, 2011 at 12:04 AM ^
Living in Dayton I couldn't care less if Hoke is at MDen since there is no possible way it's near me.
Denard is still fast! Woo!
Fitz looking like he's got a shot or two of dilithium in him as well.
March 20th, 2011 at 12:05 AM ^
If you listen to some, the firing of Rich Rodriguez and hiring of Al Borges was going to make Denard slow.
My favorite part is when Hoke says "why the f...hell did you stop?"
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<br>It was like he realized, oh yeah they're recording this.
March 19th, 2011 at 11:46 PM ^
It's around the 20 second mark where Hoke's making the looping motion with his hands.
Looks like some of the guys were wearing those new Adidas jerseys rumored for last year. I dunno if I like the big ass M above the names, but the loss of the yellow snaggle tooth on away jersey's is a happy development.
Also.. spring practice!
ive never been so excited about a spring practice the players look like they have a new energy that they didnt have with Dick Rod. The players look so small without pads on
No energy in practice with "Dick Rod?" Wasn't one of the big things being told last time that practices were really intense? I'm stoked for Hoke too, but huh?
i remember watching film from practice last year and the spring game (which was a joke) and it looked like they were just going through the motions compared to this video
I think you're remembering things that aren't there to fit your personal narrative, but to each his own. I negged you for your use of "Dick Rod" in a non humorous context which is childish and dumb.
Sarcasm etc.
March 19th, 2011 at 10:58 PM ^
I could think of some funny uses when that combination of words has nothing to do with Rich Rod...
of course, like when i tell my girlfriend I fucked her mom with my dick rod
March 20th, 2011 at 10:27 AM ^
thats kind of where I was going, but way to leave nothing to the imagination. +1
You should read more into this 1:40 of video...from the first practice.
I think you may be allowing the RAWK music to influence your outlook.
Just so you know, your comment right here is why the term MGoIdiot exists.
You sound like a fucking idiot
March 20th, 2011 at 11:10 AM ^
It's fans like you maizeandblue21 that made me lose some love for michigan football... you really think this team didn't bust their asses off last year you're crazy.. I hope for you this team doesn't let you down because it is the michigan way now!!! WE know the michigan man way is best right i hope hokey poke is the real deal
March 19th, 2011 at 10:42 PM ^
that they didnt bust their asses out there i know they gave it their all every down its RR scheme on defense made them look terrible and they didnt bust their asses off because they were alway sout of position on defense. All im saying is they look like they have a new energy that they didnt seem to have during the spring practices from the past 3 years
March 19th, 2011 at 11:08 PM ^
lol.. you're an idiot.. In barely 2 min you can somehow tell that the team looks to have so much more energy? lol ok explain that in what way?
The players look the same as last year, some kids are probably faster and look to have more "energy" because we finally have some upperclassmen and kids are finally developing..
To say they had less energy during RR's practices is idiotic.. please don't post anymore
March 20th, 2011 at 10:29 AM ^
Do us all a favor and stop typing, please.
You're either 90 years old or a total douche. Probably both.
March 19th, 2011 at 10:44 PM ^
90 years old
the interwebs? Well dagnabbit consarnit
You're a fucking tool.