i find this extremely interesting
Denard's Keynote
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July 27th, 2012 at 3:46 PM | 
I haven't even watched it
I haven't even watched it
July 27th, 2012 at 5:26 PM |
Denard makes us proud!!
Denard makes us proud!!
I just saw his speech, and I am not only teary-eyed, but damn proud. Denard is my all time favorite Wolverine, Desmond included. He made me proud. He made me smile. He made me cry. I hope he gets to speak in NYC come Heisman Day!!
"There are no excuses..."
July 27th, 2012 at 11:36 PM |
Chuck has always
Chuck has always
been my fav but Denard just may pass him for my vote. I am so proud of Denard.
From the Red Cedar Message Board: "God hates us." Yes He does Lil Bro, yes he does. Everyone hates you.
July 29th, 2012 at 12:24 AM |
I wish to upvote this past 5
I wish to upvote this past 5
I wish to upvote this past 5
For the strength of the pack is the Wolv, and the strength of the Wolv is the pack.
July 27th, 2012 at 3:47 PM |
Love Denard!!!
Love Denard!!!
Love Denard!!!
July 27th, 2012 at 3:52 PM |
Watching his last game is
Watching his last game is
Watching his last game is going to feel like losing a friend.
July 27th, 2012 at 3:53 PM |
Dantonio
Dantonio
had the perfect opportunity to trip him on the way up to the podium but showed great restraint.
July 27th, 2012 at 3:59 PM |
Malfunctions
Malfunctions
Would someone please put away those onions? And the picture looked a bit blurry, too.
July 27th, 2012 at 4:01 PM |
Wow
Wow
What a man.
July 27th, 2012 at 4:05 PM |
Well done, Denard.
Well done, Denard.
A class act all around, and happy to have him represent our University off and on the field. He even had Dantonio clapping after the speech...without interrupting!
Your father wouldn't want to hear this, Sonny. This is business, not personal.
July 27th, 2012 at 4:32 PM |
He was pretending Denard was
He was pretending Denard was
He was pretending Denard was Kork.
July 27th, 2012 at 4:07 PM |
Having
Having
feelings I shouldn't be having towards another man.
Love this person!
"So you're telling me there's a chance. Yeah!" -- Lloyd
July 27th, 2012 at 4:10 PM |
I'll shed some tears during
I'll shed some tears during
I'll shed some tears during Senior Day.
July 27th, 2012 at 4:11 PM |
thank you Denard
thank you Denard
for representing yourself and the university so well.
Biz hundert azoi ve tsvantsik
July 27th, 2012 at 4:12 PM |
He be talking Florida.
He be talking Florida.
He be talking Florida.
July 27th, 2012 at 7:18 PM |
that's "flaarida."
that's "flaarida."
that's "flaarida."
July 27th, 2012 at 4:13 PM |
Damn
Damn
dont want to lose him
Go Blue!
July 27th, 2012 at 4:14 PM |
You can tell how nervous he
You can tell how nervous he
You can tell how nervous he was giving that speech.
July 27th, 2012 at 4:58 PM |
I think that's true
I think that's true
That's true because it's hard to bare your soul in front of an audience like that. He's a good kid.
Don’t look back. Something might be gaining on you. -Satchel Paige
July 27th, 2012 at 6:36 PM |
Denard Speech
Denard Speech
Denard is a classic introvert; requires a lot of mental energy for him to get up in front of a group like that and provide a speech. I thought he did very well under the circumstances.
Low Key Recidivist
July 27th, 2012 at 4:17 PM |
MD
MD
I'm sure it took every ounce of self control not to interrupt.
Fuck it, Dude, let's go bowling.
July 27th, 2012 at 11:41 PM |
Did you see the
Did you see the
blank stare on marky mark's face? He was thinking, "damn yet another instance where Michigan upstaged me. What does a brother have to do to get some respect?"
From the Red Cedar Message Board: "God hates us." Yes He does Lil Bro, yes he does. Everyone hates you.
July 27th, 2012 at 4:21 PM |
Lil' Wayne
Lil' Wayne
July 27th, 2012 at 4:24 PM |
Not sure if im going to miss
Not sure if im going to miss
Not sure if im going to miss anyone else when they leave the program like I know I'm gona miss Denard after this year. He really is a once in a generation athlete and person for this program
"What" ain't no country I ever heard of. They speak English in What?
July 27th, 2012 at 4:37 PM |
Mike Hart is in that same
Mike Hart is in that same
Mike Hart is in that same boat for me...
July 27th, 2012 at 4:26 PM |
He may not end up with as
He may not end up with as
He may not end up with as many wins or championships as many of the greats in Michigan history, but in my heart Denard is my all-time favorite Wolverine.
Denard is my homeboy.
University of Michigan Class of 2014
July 27th, 2012 at 4:54 PM |
I have to second that...and
I have to second that...and
I have to second that...and not only because of his skills on the field.
July 28th, 2012 at 11:28 PM |
Agreed
Agreed
I've been watching since the days of Rob Lytle and Rick Leach -- but he's my favorite as well.
Pete
July 27th, 2012 at 4:30 PM |
Denard is going to be on the
Denard is going to be on the
Denard is going to be on the same level as Desmond, Dhani Jones, and Woodson. Great players who are amazing people that continuously make Michigan proud.
"It would be a travesty, it would be ridiculous to all of a sudden come back and get the feeling back, get the health back, feel good again and then all of a sudden go throw some other colors on my shirt and go coach."
July 30th, 2012 at 12:52 AM |
droid
droid
It's called character.
ALL ABOARD THE A-TRAIN!!!!!
" ~ Herm "
July 27th, 2012 at 4:32 PM |
I want to put him in a bubble
I want to put him in a bubble
I want to put him in a bubble and protect him from all hurt and pain the world has to offer.
"Play hard and with great effort"
July 27th, 2012 at 4:34 PM |
I am little . . . talk amongst yourselves
I am little . . . talk amongst yourselves
Your opinion has no value.
July 27th, 2012 at 4:37 PM |
dantanio's face during his
dantanio's face during his
dantanio's face during his shots in the video are emotionless. The vampire cometh
"What" ain't no country I ever heard of. They speak English in What?
July 28th, 2012 at 2:50 AM |
...
...
Groucho Mark.
THIS IS MICHIGAN
July 27th, 2012 at 4:39 PM |
No
No
No one can tell me that I am doing wrong today, whenever I see your smiling face......
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MSU/IU at the JCB
July 27th, 2012 at 4:40 PM |
His parents...
His parents...
...I want more on them. Are there any good interviews, videos, etc with them?
"It would be a travesty, it would be ridiculous to all of a sudden come back and get the feeling back, get the health back, feel good again and then all of a sudden go throw some other colors on my shirt and go coach."
July 27th, 2012 at 4:43 PM |
http://www.michigandaily.com/
http://www.michigandaily.com/
http://www.michigandaily.com/content/shoelace-story?page=0,1
This might not be everything you're looking for, but the Michigan Daily did a piece on Robinson back during the 2010 season about his growing up in Deerfield Beach. They talk a bit about his parents too.
Its not a video or an interview, but its probably as close as you'll get.
Brady Hoke: Kicking Ass And Signing Names On The Recruiting Trail
July 27th, 2012 at 4:42 PM |
He's come a long way in more
He's come a long way in more
He's come a long way in more ways than one. He may be the most popular UM player of all time. Love Denard!
toomer18
July 27th, 2012 at 4:44 PM |
Denard
Denard
Couldnt ask for a better person to be leading our football team. Cant imagine a time when he is no longer in the michigan uniform.
July 27th, 2012 at 4:44 PM |
Did they edit out when Mark
Did they edit out when Mark
Did they edit out when Mark Dantonio rushed the stage and grabbed the mic to say "Imma let you finish but last year Kirk Cousins had the best speech of all time."
July 27th, 2012 at 4:49 PM |
Denard
Denard
I remember the Denard/Tate year well... oh how far we have all come.
'Cause I Bleed Blue...
July 27th, 2012 at 4:51 PM |
I remember when he first showed up at UM
I remember when he first showed up at UM
He's been through a lot in short time. And I'm proud for him.
We're going to really miss Denard next year.
July 27th, 2012 at 4:53 PM |
Wow
Wow
That smile, that smile...oh my freaking God that smile. What a charismatic person.
The Team, The Team, The Team
July 27th, 2012 at 5:01 PM |
I can already imagine how
I can already imagine how
I can already imagine how rough next summer is going to be for Devin Gardner, much like it is for Andrew Maxwell this year.
"So Not Denard, how do you plan on achieving anything, considering you're seemingly not Denard? Is there anything you've been doing to make yourself more like Denard? Do you have another name we can refer to you with by the way, perhaps an anagram of Denard so you'll have something to aim for?"
July 28th, 2012 at 2:54 AM |
...
...
There is going to be a lot of questions about Denard and a QB controversy with shane.
THIS IS MICHIGAN
July 28th, 2012 at 10:43 AM |
This is great news.
This is great news.
It's the first I've heard about Denard staying another year.
To take a page from the Michigan Football Hokebook, who is asking those questions?
May you have a strong foundation
When the winds of changes shift
July 28th, 2012 at 12:01 PM |
...and all of the questions
...and all of the questions
...and all of the questions are going to be directed at you, such as, "What in the hell are you talking about?"
Campaign manager--Hoke 2012.
July 27th, 2012 at 5:12 PM |
RUBAS
RUBAS
I'm hoping hoping hoping that Johnny from RUBAS will write something "eulogizing" Denard's career. I'm sure Brian's tribute will be great, but Johnny's work during the 2005-07 seasons (specifically his handling of Mike Hart) was some of the best-written, most touching Michigan-related work I've ever read. If there is a bat signal for him, Brian, would you mind checking the light to make sure it works when we need him?
For the newbies, check him out here: http://umichedme.blogspot.com/
There's some Denard stuff on there now, but it's not enough - if there's one guy I want to capture and regurgitate Denard's career, it's Johnny.
"The Strength of the Wolf is the Pack, and the Strength of the Pack is the Wolf."
July 28th, 2012 at 5:49 PM |
Inferiority complex?
Inferiority complex?
Seriously, just because someone is complimented does not mean you are any less of a person. The fact that you issue libellous statements when people are praised does. It's not a bad thing to be able to glory in other's accomplishments...and it makes you look a lot less insecure.
July 27th, 2012 at 5:19 PM |
Sportsmanship
Sportsmanship
Props to the MSU player (Maxwell?) for shaking Denard's hand when he got back to his seat, and it looked like the Iowa player said something to him too. And Kirk Ferentz said something that made Hoke nod and smile as well.
Hail to the college whose colors we wear,
Hurrah for the Yellow and Blue!
I haven't even watched it yet, but I am already teary-eyed