Harbaugh lists freshmen who could see playing time

Submitted by Wolverine Devotee on

There was that thread yesterday about Harbaugh saying 10 freshmen could play.

Well, he listed more than 10 when asked by Brandstatter on tonight's Inside Michigan Football radio show. He named-

  • Rashan Gary
  • Devin Asiasi
  • Chris Evans
  • Khaleke Hudson
  • Quinn Nordin
  • Devin Bush
  • Josh Uche
  • Elysee Mbem-Bosse
  • David Long
  • Lavert Hill
  • Ben Bredeson
  • Eddie McDoom
  • Nate Johnson
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WolvinLA2

August 29th, 2016 at 9:01 PM ^

Do you know he came in needing to add a lot of weight? We've already established that the roster weights were not to be trusted, and he was listed at his Rivals weight which is dubious. And like I said above, that's already plenty big for that position. He may have reasons for not playing, but weight won't be one of them.

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WolvinLA2

August 29th, 2016 at 9:44 PM ^

When you say "before getting to campus" when do you mean, exactly?  Do you mean a full year ago?  Because 17 year olds can put on a lot of beef on one year.  

Also, he never looked like a popsicle stick.  Drake Harris looks like a popsicle stick.  Uche was played between 212-217 his senior season depending on who you ask.  That's already bigger than Peppers who will be playing that position and I'm willing to bet he put on some weight since then.  I'm not saying he'll start beause I think we all know he won't, but his weight will not be what keeps him from seeing the field, if that's what happens.

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getsome

August 29th, 2016 at 9:58 PM ^

yeah, even if hes only 215-220 lbs and not yet at his ideal weight (just as many frosh still must overhaul their bodies) or they dont see him as ready to contribute serious snaps at LB, uche can still play a role.

maybe they like him enough as a pass rusher that theyll assign him a package or two to situationally rush the QB.  if hes not yet ready to step in as rotation player at LB but they still want to groom him then mop up duty is a real option.  and athletic, instinctive LBs often thrive on special teams.

to the poster questioning his weight - maybe uche wont play this year, but hes not drake harris skinny so that likely wont be the reason.

remember oklahomas 220 lbs LB abusing alabama in that bowl game several years ago?  dude mustve had 2-3 sacks and as many hurries - pretty sure he was like 6'0" 220 vs whoever bama had at OT at 6'6" 300

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BlueFront89

August 29th, 2016 at 8:33 PM ^

Freshman will get a chance to compete. Can only help the 2017 class when they see that if you come in ready physically and are willing to work and act in a mature and responsible manner that you can play right away. Maybe that gives us a slight edge with the 4 and 5 star players that expect to play right away ?

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