Strength and Conditioning Coach/Defensive Coordinator
I am sorry if this has already been reported and I missed the news item. Has there been any new news on DJ Durkin coming to Michigan as our D-Coordinator? Also, has Kevin Tolbert committed to be our Strength and Conditioning coach?? Thanks in advance
January 2nd, 2015 at 12:57 PM ^
Haven't heard any rumors about Tolbert coming back to Mich (was S&C coach 01-07), but the guy was a BEAST as a young man -- even if some of the stories about him are exaggerated the fact that they exist is a testament. Bench 400x11 (which is strong as fork but not unreasonable for a power lifter), squat 600x30 (which is insane) kind of stories.
I just hope that whoever our next S&C coach is doesn't suck.
January 2nd, 2015 at 1:04 PM ^
The effects of a strength and conditioning coach were discussed in these two diaries:
http://mgoblog.com/diaries/bigblueworld
The comments contain a lot of information and intelligent discussion about training for athletic performance, preventing injuries, etc.. At the time I was building a case for Wellman to be replaced because, obviously. That problem is settled.
Shannon Turley, the S&C coach at Stanford who worked with Harbaugh, is excellent. He is every bit as good, maybe better, than Kevin Tolbert.
I think we can all breathe easy that JH will make a good choice.
January 2nd, 2015 at 1:04 PM ^
Links to your own diaries...nice
January 2nd, 2015 at 1:24 PM ^
You recently posted a link to a video stream that triggered a virus alert.
Not nice.
January 2nd, 2015 at 1:33 PM ^
What was good about you posting a link with a virus?
January 2nd, 2015 at 1:41 PM ^
January 2nd, 2015 at 1:42 PM ^
Links get posted to firstrow to stream games all the time, sorry you have a janky computer. Posting links to our own material on the other hand...ehhhh
January 2nd, 2015 at 1:51 PM ^
Peace.
January 2nd, 2015 at 2:05 PM ^
Wow, everybody is cranky today. Must be the massive Harbaugh Hangover.
And that annoying OSU and MSU barking from across the internet street.
January 2nd, 2015 at 3:03 PM ^
I know a lot of people dind't like the original diary on Wellman, but we have seen this before at Michigan. The Wolverines need an S&C guy who builds muscle without adding .2-.4 to everyone's 40 time. I exaggerate slightly, but players seem to look slower as seniors than they did as freshmen.
One of the great things about Harbaugh having been in the NFL is that he knows what elite speed looks like. He will find an S&C guy who allows players to remain fast. He might even find one who increases their speed.
January 2nd, 2015 at 1:01 PM ^
Nothing will be announced for Durkin until Florida's bowl game is done tomorrow.
January 2nd, 2015 at 2:42 PM ^
January 2nd, 2015 at 1:06 PM ^
Drew Sharp reporting Hoke will be S&C coach.
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Article also had a picture of Hoke's brother next to the headline
January 2nd, 2015 at 1:39 PM ^
When he refers to Hoke becoming S & C coach, does he mean Sausage & Cake?
January 2nd, 2015 at 8:11 PM ^
"You know what kind of foods are shaped like dicks? The best kind"
January 2nd, 2015 at 1:11 PM ^
Question mark.
Strenght and Conditioning/Defensive Coordinator <question mark>
January 2nd, 2015 at 1:11 PM ^
January 2nd, 2015 at 1:16 PM ^
Maybe.
I think the Winter SC plan is just the next step in the process before Spring practice. I'm not sure but I think the plan needs to be given to players relatively quickly. I assume he will need to hire a coach ASAP.
January 2nd, 2015 at 2:08 PM ^
Maybe he wants to do a "Bo" and weed out the uncommitted, so that those who stay will be champions.
January 2nd, 2015 at 2:15 PM ^
That's where the new coach sets the new tone. They're going to get the new procedure, the new demands, the new expectations, everything. JH is going to be in their faces.
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January 2nd, 2015 at 1:55 PM ^
He's being allowed to interview for a position was all a text or message said yesterday.
January 2nd, 2015 at 2:02 PM ^
January 2nd, 2015 at 1:28 PM ^
I saw a picture of Drake Harris on Twitter recently with his shirt off, and he was skinny and frail looking. It doesn't look like he's added any bulk to his frame since he's been at Michigan.
January 2nd, 2015 at 1:40 PM ^
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BOLD question...I'll show myself out.
January 2nd, 2015 at 1:46 PM ^
Heard it was this guy:
January 2nd, 2015 at 1:54 PM ^
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January 2nd, 2015 at 1:50 PM ^
Here's a link to information about Shannon Turley. He was Harbaugh's S&C coach, and is still at Stanford.
http://www.gostanford.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=30600&ATCLID=20816…;
In the video, you might note the emphasis on flexibility, which is part of training for speed, explosiveness, and injury prevention.
Seriously, some ignorant people judge an S&C coach by how big his arms are. That is important to Phil Heath and Kai Greene, but just part of the equation for top level athletes.
I'm confident JH knows the difference.
January 2nd, 2015 at 2:17 PM ^
January 2nd, 2015 at 1:55 PM ^
Not sure how much a S&C coach has to play into this but I felt a lot of guys healed rather quickly ahead of time from serious injuries. Jake Ryan and Jake Butt for example. ACLs and MCLs are tricky little bastards. I'm assuming that falls onto the S&C staff?
January 2nd, 2015 at 2:05 PM ^
January 2nd, 2015 at 2:13 PM ^
Terry Crews for strength and conditioning coach
As a bonus, Midwest ties since he's from Flint and played for WMU
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