SIAP: Jake Ryan now listed as starter
Despite starting every game this year, this is the first week that Jake Ryan is listed as the starter on the depth chart over Cam Gordon.
EDIT:
Ryan has been the starter at his position all year. He didn't technically start two games because Michigan started those games in their nickel package.
DOUBLE EDIT:
Somebody care to explain the epic arrogance and d'baggery that appears regularly on this board. Should I be apologizing for trying to start an accurate discussion of something that is on topic and of interest to me regarding The Team? If so, then sorry for wasting your valuable time. If not, bite me already.
October 27th, 2011 at 1:42 PM ^
STOP THE SIAP
October 27th, 2011 at 1:47 PM ^
The line between pos-bang and a frequent-flyer VIP member of Bolivian Airlines is very fine. And people are pretty nervous about crossing it. Hard to blame 'em.
October 27th, 2011 at 1:48 PM ^
The line between common sense and nonsense is pretty damn bold, and SIAP is far on the side of the latter.
October 27th, 2011 at 2:31 PM ^
Bomb my Ass to Bolivian, you salty MGoBloggers!
Pressing "Save" is dangerous business, SIAP, or no.
October 27th, 2011 at 1:43 PM ^
Jake Ryans been good, but I really think Cam could help with the problem we have containing outside runs.
October 27th, 2011 at 4:36 PM ^
I would like to see if Cam Gordon can help out at WLB
October 27th, 2011 at 1:43 PM ^
EDIT: Despite playing in every game this year...
Fixed that for you.
October 27th, 2011 at 1:45 PM ^
October 27th, 2011 at 1:59 PM ^
If you watched the Michigan State game, you've already seen him this year.
October 27th, 2011 at 2:02 PM ^
Yes , on kick off coverage. Red shirt him. We can use a leader with experience coming back.
October 27th, 2011 at 2:06 PM ^
October 27th, 2011 at 2:35 PM ^
not only that but he already redshirted once
after re-reading I am able to spot my redundancy. wasn't even trying to be a smart ass
October 27th, 2011 at 5:37 PM ^
This could get complicated.
October 27th, 2011 at 1:45 PM ^
Don't worry, if it was already posted it is ok since you typed those four letters.
October 27th, 2011 at 1:48 PM ^
I really would like to see Cam play some this year. Any word on why he hasnt played? I thought he has been healthy the past few weeks. Im not saying he should start, but if he is healthy enough to play special teams, Im sure he can get some reps at lb. We coud use his athleticism on the outside.
October 27th, 2011 at 5:31 PM ^
I think he is the best "hitter" on the team. When he played saftey he always wanted to go for the big hit. Sometimes he wiffed, but I like where he was going with that.
October 27th, 2011 at 1:49 PM ^
I really like Jake Ryan and think that he's going to be a damn good player for us in the coming years, but I'm looking forward to a time when low-rated freshmen with MAC offer sheets are a little less likely to step right into our defensive starting lineup (without a major injury crisis or something).
October 27th, 2011 at 2:15 PM ^
October 27th, 2011 at 2:30 PM ^
Blah. Comment redacted.
October 27th, 2011 at 8:14 PM ^
i really like his potential; good speed for his size. i can see him becoming an mvp type player on this D; a clay mathews type. or maybe it's just the hair.
October 27th, 2011 at 9:18 PM ^
Fair enough. My point really wasn't about Ryan, specifically, but about freshmen/RS freshmen more generally. If Sammy Watkins or Jadeveon Clowney beast their way into your starting lineup, that's one thing. With guys like Ryan - who, again, I think will be excellent - I'd rather see them start in their junior and senior years after backing up similarly excellent juniors and seniors for a couple of years before then.
The guy is still really raw.
October 27th, 2011 at 2:16 PM ^
Once a recruit gets on campus it doesn't matter what his arbitrary recruiting ranking is/was. Got to give RR some love on this one, he hit a home run with Jake Ryan. btw Jake also has redshirted so he ain't exactly fresh off the farm
October 27th, 2011 at 1:55 PM ^
Cam Gordon position switch (back) to WR? Begin internet speculation!
October 27th, 2011 at 1:58 PM ^
Cam Gordon position switch to WLB.
October 27th, 2011 at 3:55 PM ^
That's what I was thinking. Probably too late to do it this year, but spring and fall practice should be enough time for him to make the transition. With Fitzgerald moving on,
Morgan may move to MLB to back up Demens. That would leave us with Hawthorne, who has struggled, and Jones, who has hardly played, at WLB.October 27th, 2011 at 6:12 PM ^
I think Morgan to MIKE is a no brainer. I get why they have him at WILL this year since he needs a little more beef before he can play MIKE and we didn't have a clear guy at WILL and you get your best guys out there. But I don't want a true frosh backing up Demens next year, and Morgan could be the heir apparent at that spot since Demens will be a senior. A good LB depth chart next fall would look like:
SAM: Ryan - Beyer - Bolden
MIKE: Demens - Morgan - RJS/Ringer
WILL: Cam/Hawthorne - Poole - Ross
That is a depth chart that looks good for the present and future.
October 27th, 2011 at 2:33 PM ^
October 27th, 2011 at 2:00 PM ^
So you're saying Cam Gordan will get the start?
October 27th, 2011 at 2:19 PM ^
is SIAP? And while your at it, what is TWIS?
October 27th, 2011 at 2:22 PM ^
Sorry if Already Posted
This Week in Schadenfreude
(I think we may need an mgowiki soon)
October 27th, 2011 at 2:26 PM ^
- the latter is a weekly column written by Brian Cook posted on sports blog nation.
October 27th, 2011 at 2:27 PM ^
- Statistical Institute for Asia and Pacific
- Standards Implementation Action Plan
- Scandanavian Institute of Aviation Psychology
- Saskatchewan Indian Agricultural Program
- Sistema Integrado de Areas Protigedas El Peten
- Sorry If Already Posted
- Single Integrated Air Picture
- Sorry Ignorant Asshat Post
October 27th, 2011 at 3:05 PM ^
Brian Cook: "Noo!"
Everyone else: "Yaayyyyyaya "
October 27th, 2011 at 4:39 PM ^
October 27th, 2011 at 4:45 PM ^
SIAP = So, I Again Post....
October 27th, 2011 at 6:27 PM ^
It will be nice to see Beyer and Ryan add a little muscle.
Back injuries suck and Cam just never got healthy enough to contribute this year. Hopefully he comes back 100%
As great at the incoming freshmen LB's seem to be, it sure would be nice to redshirt most of them.
October 27th, 2011 at 7:36 PM ^
Epic arrogance and d'baggery. It comes from being an over educated underachiever.