November 24th, 2011 at 2:18 PM ^
Fitz Toussaint
November 24th, 2011 at 2:40 PM ^
Changed the program like no player before or since.
Honorable mention to John Navarre, who stepped up and took four years of undeserved shit that should have been heaped on Drew Henson and the coaching staff that left us with no QB. And somehow also became a decent quarterback against all odds.
November 24th, 2011 at 2:43 PM ^
Helped us win alot of games that we wouldnt't have won without him. He was fun to watch. I compare him in college to Calvin Johnson in the pro's for his team
November 24th, 2011 at 2:56 PM ^
Cazzie Russle, Glenn Rice, Zack Novack, Anthony Carter, Charles Woodson are my top five.
November 24th, 2011 at 3:36 PM ^
Both represent the university well.
November 24th, 2011 at 3:45 PM ^
Woodson is a top notch player and rep for the University. He is #1 in my book
For a player I was able to watch, HANDS DOWN #20 Mike Hart
November 24th, 2011 at 3:54 PM ^
John Navarre was always one of my favorites. Played much earlier than he should have and took quite a bit of abuse. Finally beat OSU his senior year. Although how a 6'6" guy consistently gets passes batted down, I'll never know.
Also, Ryan Van Bergen. Kids knows BS when he sees it when he called out former players for not being there during the RR years.
November 24th, 2011 at 4:47 PM ^
November 24th, 2011 at 5:32 PM ^
Jake Long
Just run the ball left.
November 24th, 2011 at 6:35 PM ^
Anthony Carter, the first fast receiver/deep threat I remember at Michigan, and the Indiana catch was the most exciting play I ever witnessed. Now a days...Drew Dileo, He da man!!
November 24th, 2011 at 6:59 PM ^
Steve Breaston has always given me more chills than any other Michigan player, Denard included. Dude was a monster in the Rose Bowl against Texas.
Honorables to Hart and Henne
November 24th, 2011 at 7:55 PM ^
Denard.
November 24th, 2011 at 8:10 PM ^
Jake Ryan.
The defense looks completely different when he is on the field.
Beat Ohio.
November 24th, 2011 at 8:14 PM ^
all of TEAM 132. (The Clint Eastwood State Fightin' John Waynes)
November 24th, 2011 at 8:16 PM ^
Ali...Haji...____________
November 24th, 2011 at 8:48 PM ^
that is all.
November 24th, 2011 at 9:00 PM ^
Woodson is the man! I love what he did on the field, but the work he does with Mott Children's Hospital makes me admire him!
Go Blue!
November 24th, 2011 at 9:46 PM ^
Charles Woodson for past players, and Denard Robinson for current players.
November 24th, 2011 at 9:50 PM ^
Denard Robinson. The kid is the face of the program right now and in my mind is the perfect person to be that. Kid is humble, gives credit to coaches and teammates only, and has a smile that can create world peace. People can criticize him for his play and that's he's not a quarterback, but the kid just loves football. God bless him.
November 24th, 2011 at 10:03 PM ^
David Molk. Great play on the field, outstanding leadership, and chews out the press. Just have to love the kid.
November 24th, 2011 at 10:18 PM ^
Three choices for your consideration:
1. Before my time- Rick Leach. I grew up watching his highlights and I loved how he ran the option. True Michigan legend.
2. In my time- Charles Woodson. I was only a toddler when Desmond played, but was becoming the rabid Michigan fan I am today when #2 played for Michigan.
3. On this team? Ryan Van Bergen. He and Martin have quietly led a much-improved defense all year.
November 24th, 2011 at 10:27 PM ^
I've been an Ohio resident for most of my life. The football tradition in this state is no joke. I don't think anywhere else is close. Football is inside us from a young age. I played the best HS football in the state, against the best competition. I think people here are a different breed than most places from fans, to the athletes, to the general mindset of its people. Growing up in that environment has an effect on you. There's a certain pride.
I think you saw similar characteristics of Ohio bred football people in Charles Woodson. You saw it in Bo Schembechler. You saw it in Jim Harbaugh. The list goes on. Those guys just had this looseness and a confidence that set them apart. I didn't see a weak arrogance in those guys like I have in others. It's as if all these greats were saved from the dark side by going to Michigan, and had they ended up in the Columbus death star, Michigan wouldn't be what they are today. Their contributions coupled with all that Michigan was and had to offer allowed for some magical things to happen.
I fundamentally believe that Michigan molds better young men than Ohio ever has. So, as we go forth, I am looking forward to the continued tradition of great young Ohio prospects see the light, and commiting to Michigan.
Go Blue, beat Ohio
November 24th, 2011 at 11:18 PM ^
Although Ohio football is definitely great, I don't think it gets any bigger or better than Texas. It's a way of life all over this huge state.
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<br>As for Michigan players, growing up I loved Anthony Carter. By the time I was in high school and my love for Michigan football was hitting stride I got to watch Desmond do his thing. My favorite all time is unquestionably Charles Woodson though.
November 24th, 2011 at 10:28 PM ^
Charles Woodson is who got me into Michigan football. My earliest memories of Michigan was when I was about 7-8 years old, I was a fan of X-men (Wolverine being my favorite), and U of M's uniforms drew me in like no other. I was too young to realize the difference between NFL and college; sometimes mistaking the Rams for the Wolverines. I grew up in south Florida with NO connection to Michigan what-so-ever, but I have been a die-hard fan for over 20 years.
Charles Woodson and Nike are Michigan football to me.
November 24th, 2011 at 10:32 PM ^
...which reminds me, is there anybody out there that is happy being an Adidas school? Am I the only one grossed out by it? Joining the likes of University of Tennessee and Notre Dame? It is, singlehandidly, the ONE thing that vexes me like nothing else about Michigan. GO BACK TO NIKE. Was it Adidas that turned our Maze color into "Highlighter"? fucking morons.
November 26th, 2011 at 6:34 AM ^
Charles Woodson, Zack Novak, AND Mitch McGary.
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