so much for that
Devin Gardner is Better Than You
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Though his Inkster team fell to Ann Arbor Pioneer by a score of 35-32, Devin Gardner showed last night why he is considered one of the top prospects in the nation. After seeing 4.5 high school football games over the course of three days, it was painfully obvious which player was the best: Devin Gardner. After Friday's Huber Heights Wayne game, I walked away impressed with QB Braxton Miller, and fully understood why he is considered the top dual threat QB in the 2011 class. However, Gardner was on a whole different level, with game-changing ability that can't even be quantified at times. The best thing to do is simply go to the...
Video Evidence (High Def, baby!):
Gardner's final statline was approximately 10/13 passing for 97 yards and a touchdown, and 16 carries for 113 yards and another touchdown. He also had two incomplete passes on two-point conversions, and one successful run for 2 points. Gardner was hurt in the fourth quarter on a dive toward the pylon, and exited the game for two plays. However, as I tweeted, "On the third down he rose again," passing for a touchdown on fourth and goal.
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MGoBlog hopes to scout more Inkster games this year, and if nothing else, there's excitement practically guaranteed.
August 31st, 2009 at 8:10 AM | 
yes to 7:40 posts!
yes to 7:40 posts!
August 31st, 2009 at 8:20 AM |
Yea man
Yea man
It was 840pm for me not Midnight or 1am like normal days. I never sleep
The Blue is strong in this one!
August 31st, 2009 at 8:18 AM |
TIM!
TIM!
Thanks man the video is great and he has made huge strides since he JR year. It would have been great to see a really elite receiver on his team to help him out. The HD Video is great! Can I ask you what camera you were using?
The Blue is strong in this one!
August 31st, 2009 at 10:47 AM |
HVX-170 with the P2 card.
HVX-170 with the P2 card.
HVX-170 with the P2 card.
August 31st, 2009 at 8:23 AM |
Wow, what incredible access
Wow, what incredible access
Wow, what incredible access Tim. Let nobody question your commitment to the blog! Great video too!
August 31st, 2009 at 8:29 AM |
Wow
Wow
At first I thought that Tim had just spliced together all of DG's sweetest plays and left out the bad. Then I saw a sack or an imcompletion & realized that, no, DG is just that sweet.
August 31st, 2009 at 8:41 AM |
Paul so did the editing.
Paul so did the editing.
Paul so did the editing. Thanks Paul.
August 31st, 2009 at 8:47 AM |
It's not just football, by
It's not just football, by
It's not just football, by the way. Devin Gardner is better than you in general. At everything. If this football thing doesn't work out, Devin Gardner is going to come take your job, because he's better than you at it.
"This is the EMU game, not the emo game."
August 31st, 2009 at 8:55 AM |
His O-line looks terrible.
His O-line looks terrible.
It seemed most pass plays DG was under extreme pressure, not sure if the video represents them fairly or not. DG looks good, and thanks very much guys for doing this.
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August 31st, 2009 at 8:59 AM |
Devin Gardner
Devin Gardner
I was there at the game and I have to say Devin is just a flat out beast. He just needs some more wide receiver help.
August 31st, 2009 at 9:34 AM |
MGoBlog gets up early!
MGoBlog gets up early!
"Tim in the Morning", "Wake up, Michigan Nation", "Good Morning, MGoBlog"...
A few initial reactions to the HD: (1) DG shows excellent burst, once decision is made to run he commits, (2) throwing motion is improved, though footwork is rough and he often throws with his body open...which would mean he's generating all his power with his arm, (3) good instinct to follow blockers, just too bad they're all smaller than him, (4) needs to mature on his screens and lateral throwing; he half-assed a throw that will get him into a lot of trouble with faster DBs at the next level.
Altogether the kid is clearly a physical, coachable, talented player. The kind who looks a lot like a 5 star to me. I really hope he has the opportunity to redshirt and come into the college game with a bit more polish and high confidence. He's going to be fun to watch on Saturdays.
E to the S Go Blue, Class of '04
August 31st, 2009 at 9:29 AM |
Interesting
Interesting
Interesting
August 31st, 2009 at 9:59 AM |
What about Ricardo?
What about Ricardo?
Can anyone comment on Ricardo Miller's performance? All I saw on the VarsityBlue twitter page was that he was a good blocker.
August 31st, 2009 at 11:46 AM |
From all accounts I've seen
From all accounts I've seen
From all accounts I've seen he looked like his rankings thus far have been accurate... he looks just like you'd expect a 4 star fringe top 150 guy to look. Which is something of a let down considering how hyped up he's been in our fanbase... but he may improve as he's further integrated into Pioneer's offense.
When your team is winning, be ready to be tough, because winning can make you soft. On the other hand, when your team is losing, stick by them. Keep believing. -- Bo Schembechler
August 31st, 2009 at 8:03 PM |
HD video will be coming for
HD video will be coming for
HD video will be coming for Miller. It's compressing for YouTube right now.
August 31st, 2009 at 10:04 AM |
Watching that game, it was
Watching that game, it was
Watching that game, it was obvious Gardner was in an entirely different athletic class than anybody else out there. I saw him in the playoffs last year, too, but since I was working that (miserably cold and wet) game, this was my first chance just to watch him play. It was worth it.
I was watching with a couple friends, and at the end of the game, one had an interesting comment: the difference in the game was coaching.
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August 31st, 2009 at 10:31 AM |
He's a man among boys...
He's a man among boys...
He's a man among boys...
August 31st, 2009 at 10:38 AM |
He must complete the training!
He must complete the training!
Physically, he(#7 Devin Gardner) has all the tools. He is taller, and moves side to side as well as he does when he squares his shoulders and runs up field. BUT, and I hate to sound like some crusty curmudgeon, he is not a jedi yet.
August 31st, 2009 at 1:22 PM |
Impressions
Impressions
First off, how fucking cool is it that you're putting out free HD video of our recruits!!
Gardner looks good. However, he's definitely a different type of runner from Vince Young - he doesn't bounce/shake off tacklers.
September 1st, 2009 at 12:30 PM |
yea...I have nothing
yea...I have nothing
yea...I have nothing insightful or knowledgeable to add to this discussion. I just wanted to say that DG is legit. He is going to look GREAT in blue.
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