Mouton on Butkus watchlist
Jonas Mouton has been named to the extremely selective Butkus watchlist, along with a mere 50 other candidates. Atta way! Let there be no more denigrating of our linebacking corps.
http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/082410aab.html
August 25th, 2010 at 9:13 AM ^
What???
Oh well, Big Ten title or bust now, I guess.
August 25th, 2010 at 9:15 AM ^
Lets hope he wins - because if he does, how great will our season be?
August 25th, 2010 at 9:15 AM ^
Interesting for sure. Hopefully he at least shows why he is on the list this season. He is a long shot to win it, but as long as he works hard and plays well this season you never know.
August 25th, 2010 at 9:26 AM ^
Fer the corches: what should I be looking for with Mouton this year? I mean, I saw pretty clear evidence of what Obi and Stevie and Craig were supposed to do (and occasionally did) last year, but how will I know if JM is living up to the Butkus hype? Should he get a lot of tackles at the WILL, or shut down the TE, or ring up a few blitz sacks, or what? Thanks, I'll take my answer off the air.
August 25th, 2010 at 11:34 AM ^
If we can shut down the running game in the middle/Mouton's side he's doing well in the run game. If the TE he lines up against doesn't release Tony Moeaki style he's doing well in the pass game.
August 25th, 2010 at 9:48 AM ^
He will do great, the guy reminds me of Dhani Jones
August 25th, 2010 at 10:03 AM ^
someone cue the lol wut pear
August 25th, 2010 at 10:07 AM ^
*** I hope he bounces back this year and I like his chances of doing so. ***
That said, I find his inclusion interesting when his career arc is considered. As the UFRs showed, his performance declined somewhat last year. I wonder what criteria are used to construct the list?
This all reminds me a little bit of how Dave Curtis of The Sporting News flagged Moundros as "the player who most needs to step up" for Michigan this year. (I think Moundros will be an important player, but there are several others, e.g. Cameron Gordon, whose "stepping up" will be more critical.)
August 25th, 2010 at 10:37 AM ^
As the UFRs showed, his performance declined somewhat last year. I wonder what criteria are used to construct the list?Certainly not UFRs. That would require actual research and stuff.
August 25th, 2010 at 10:20 AM ^
Here's to him playing like a finalist. Fingers are crossed but it is a huge plus for the defense if him and the LB corp can play well.
August 25th, 2010 at 10:49 AM ^
is Mouton has impressed a lot in workouts/practices. Coaches are pleased about his progress as a LB that they are looking to move him around, similar to Roh, to free him to make plays. He's the best athlete out of all of the LB group and he finally has the bulk to play LB. If he can realize his potential, we wouldn't have to worry as much about the LB group well maybe with the exception of MIKE spot where it's a ongoing battle between Monduros, Ezeh and Jones(!!!!).
August 25th, 2010 at 10:50 AM ^
Although Mouton was god-awful last year, it wouldn't be THAT much of a stretch if he were to win the Butkus (or at least All Big Ten honors).
I think the new defensive scheme last year was like a donkey kicking him in the head. He became completely lost on the field. I'm hoping one more year with GERG will turn him back into the type of player were were expecting. Up until last year, Mouton was building a very solid Michigan career.
August 25th, 2010 at 10:52 AM ^
Look at Mouton. Watch his media day interview again.
He is an angry man. He is not f*$#@ing around.
That is my MLB.
GO BLUE
August 25th, 2010 at 11:04 AM ^
I expect him to bounce back in a big way this year. I don't if it will be Butkus winning play but he should have a much better year in this system that fits his strengths.
August 25th, 2010 at 11:22 AM ^
There is always a greater sense of urgency when you are a senior. Saying that, I hope Mouton makes strides this year, represents his team well, leads, and improves his draft stock because all of that = W's.