I really enjoyed watching him, but as stated on the front page he isn't the best fit for what the coaches are gong to play. Wish him the best.
I always liked him but the guy just does not function well in a man press coverage scheme. He is a very good player in a zone scheme though.
Harbaugh and co. want to go to man press so exit Countess. Makes a lot of sense actually. Better for both parties involved.
Seth just did that nice writeup about him and Lyons. All that work down the tube!
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He didn't seem like he'd be the right fit for Harbaugh's man press coverage scheme, but either way, I hope he succeeds wherever he ends up next, and makes a name for himself on Sundays.
Losing Countess hurts, but luckily for Michigan, there is quality depth aplenty in that secondary.
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I don't think he would have started over Lyons, but senior depth is always nice to have. Next man up!
Most importantly, he is a graduate of the University Of Michigan and he'll always have that degree, which is awesome indeed. As for the transfer, I honestly didn't even think about Countess as a possible transfer but all the same, good luck to him wherever he lands. We'll always have the two INTs against ND in 2013, the pick six against Minnesota that same year, his eight tackle performance in the Sugar Bowl and several other highlights.
The #1 and #2 jersey's have been some bad luck lately.
Another one to unfollow. I've been racking them up recently.
I wonder if this is the guy Magnus was hinting about - he said a potential starter but not a guaranteed one which would be Blake with Lyons coming in.
I am pretty shocked. I was not as high on Blake as a talent as others but losing a senior guy who would be your nickel is tough. This puts the onus on Watson to be legit as Stribling still seems challenged in putting on weight. And with how often secondary players get hurt it really hurts depth.
Well congrats on the degree and wish him the best.
If you're going to leave me, don't wait until the end, after other little sorrows have done their damage. Leave me at the beginning, so I experience the worst misfortune first.
-Shakespeare: Sonnet 90
Good luck to him! He got his degree, and in the end, it's just football.
I'm actually surprised more haven't transferred given that Harbaugh is about a 180 degree difference in personality to Hoke.
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Are you kidding me? Ouch!
Good luck to Blake, but I just do not understand this, I was predicting he would have a huge season for us, just really looked ready to realize his full potential. I was just telling my coworker that I thought he would be an All B1G 1st team guy this year.
This really hurts our depth.
Wish him the best. Now Lewis and Lyons are now your projected starters in CB. There's more guys leaving in the next coming days???????? Will it be Drake Harris, Pipkins or somebody else.
Best of luck to Countess! Glad you got your Michigan degree!
I wonder if he'll go to UVa. Only about 2.5 hours from his home.
UVA, Va Tech, Wake Forest, WVU etc
I am simply stunned by this, the guy was captain material IMO and was going to have a monster year. No idea what his reasons are, but damn, this one really stings, he was maybe my favorite player. The way he came back froma terrible injury was inspiring. I still can't believe this. I knew some players were leaving, but never would I have thought Blake was going to be one of them.
A solid contributor for sure. He was being pressed very hard as it was.
bollocks
You said one defensive player and one offensive player were yet to be announced.
Nothing against Countess because he can say whatever he wants, since he graduated from the school, but I think it is kinda silly to add in the #GoBlueForever line at the end considering he is obviously not "Going Blue" this season.
Still an alum and all that, so he can absolutely show pride in Michigan and all that, but like....dude....you are going to be playing for a different team next year. Obviously you are not rooting for Michigan at that point.
This is an issue I have with recruiting moreso. I dont have twitter or follow any of that very closely, but occasionally I come accross the material on this site and you see kids who will tweet things like #GoBlue #AnnArbor one day, and then #OSU #Buckeyes4Life the next day.
I get it, you are excited about being recruited by D1 teams, and if I were in the same position I would sure as hell milk the attention as long as I could, but come on. It is as if these kids dont understand some of the rivalries they are in-between. haha
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and he loves his (old) teammates. Probably doesn't know where he is going to land yet so it all hasn't sunk in yet, being a one year player elsewhere. Still blue in his mind.
Good luck and godspeed. Thanks for the effort!
I suppose lots of adjustments for players with the new staff. Said staff probably gave all players an assessment after spring ball.
Would not be surprised to see a few more players leave, especially if they the writing is on the wall they won't see the field.
Have seen a few tidbits about other transfers, but nothing official. The Australian guy? Something's on M247, but I don't subscribe. Anyone have insights?
Those who stay...(and who come), will be champions !
The reality is that Countess really struggled in man coverage last year, especially against talented competition. We are running man this year so why would it be much different? Stribling and Lyons were really going to push him to the limit. Countess probably felt he couldn't win the job. Hopefully he finds success elsewhere.
Lots of rumors flying. One thing is for sure Harbaugh is not thrilled with some of the 4th and 5th year guys. Not surprising. CFB is a business and an ugly one at that.
There goes our depth, there goes my claim yesterday of having the best secondary in the B1G.
Oh, good luck Blake...you were one of my favorite players on the team.
Our secondary will be fine. And although this sucks, the team would likely be better overall if they added a good WR graduate transfer.
Best of luck to Blake.
It sucks for us, but its best for his style of play. I won'y be suprised to see him on Sundays in the right system.
Who else?