Forcier Fluff

Good to hear. Can't wait to see for myself!

"How many balls can we play with?? We need to play the actual hurry up this year to get all these guys some touches."

Say What? Like a quickie?

About all players. Denard is supposedly alot more polished at QB than he gets credit for - which should make for a very interesting and exhilariting few years at the QB position. While I'd like to see Tate solidify himself at the starter spot and Denard play the "Percy Harvin Position," I think Denard's athleticism could be a great asset at QB, especially if he develops well. I'd like to see a Tebow-Leak situation.

Disclaimer - Obviously, judging by my photo, I'm a Denard homer. I've always thought this kid has extreme star qualities. If only he could grow a few inches.

From what I've heard about what's going on with the team, I really do feel that this is going to be vintage Rich Rodriguez - a horrible first season mirred by culture shock, and then marked improvement once he installs his his "pieces" and culture. I really think the sky is the limit with these guys.

Just like what Rick Leach said - Dantonio, Tressel and Weis should be shaking in their boots right now.

Hell, I'll even go so far as to through Urban Meyer, Pete Carrol and Les Miles into that equation.

It's shaping up to be a great few years.

For all the bashing the team has endured the last few months I think they'll surprise quite a few people when they hit the field in the fall.

Good to hear! Is it Sep yet?

Fluff is underrated. I like it better than a lot of the "real journalism" we get about the program's academic standards, family values and such.

I also try to tame the excitement .. but i have to agree that if Tate can be a solid QB then the talent around him can shine because it is there ... I hope we really get Koger involved because he is a serious matchup problem for defenses .. and i feel like we have solid depth at offensive positions.

I get the feeling that Tate really could be ahead of schedule so much because of the way he went about his high school years .. being tutored and attending many camps ..lets hope he really is because if so ..The program will be way ahead of schedule

Don't complain about the validity of what I am about to say. It is what it is.

I am related to a friend of Moundros. The information here is passed on from him: In practice, Tate does a good job of listening to advice as a freshman should, but he is beginning to assume the leadership role of a senior QB. If Tate stays healthy, there is no way Denard passes him by the fall. Denard has a ton of natural ability, but he has alot of ground to catch up on.

Also, I have been told that Tate's accuracy and timing on short throws (which are important in this offense) are possibly better than Chad Henne's. Oddly enough, one area he could improve on is downfield passes (?!?!).

I'm not surprised Forcier has passed Henne on short passing accuracy, what with Tacopants having graduated.

I hate to say it but our success will be predicated on whether or not our fresh qb cost us games. We all know tp wasn’t that good last year, but he didn’t lose them games despite osu not being that good. Sheridan and Threet however, (not so much Threet) did. If Forcier can extend drives to around an avg of 8+ plays a series and avoid making turnovers in Michigan territory, we’ll have a shot at the B10; no question. The fact he’s a freshy scares me to death b/c of history’s statistics involving true fresh qbs. Let’s not forget he still has to get hit. I’m excited though!

On a side note you gotta love Tate's swag! Whether it's confidence or cockiness, I’m loving it!

Three factors will lead to many more victories in '09.

Less turnovers = longer drives, less time for D on field and less easy chances for opposition to score

Better QB = longer drives, more points, more time with the ball, less time for D on field

Less thinking/more playing = quicker decisions, better spacing and more big plays

If the O line has progressed as speculated, the QB position does not = DEATH and the special teams doesn't turn the ball over every third time they touch it, the defense won't have to be some kind of savior.

The QB doesn't have to win games by himself, just not lose them. Let the veterans carry the load. Minor, Brown and Savoy need to be healthy and productive all season long.

If these things happen, many will be pleasantly surprised in November. I see potential for 8-9 wins if these things happen.

Go 4-0 and MSU is very beatable, 3-1 or 2-2 and MSU will be extremely difficult. If they get past MSU and are 5-0, it could be a great year. No matter what... GO BLUE

I will probably get hammered for this, I am a little concerned about "Tate's swag", it seems a bit orchestrated to me. I'm hoping Tate's ostentatious display of confidence holds up under fire. A couple incidents stick out for me that cause me concern.

The Paulus episode and Tate's reaction directly contradicted the "swag" Tate shows on other occasions. Tate seemed unusually worked up over the possibilty of another QB showing up in the fall.

Tate pretending he did not know who Denard Robinson was and he didn't know Denard's name. I did not find that whole episode credible and seemed like much unneeded bravado. Also comparing himself to Colt McCoy but with a better arm, gives me pause for concern.

Finally the whole Forcier family propaganda machine I find disconcerting. I think Tate and his brothers are put under too much pressure to live up to unrealistic expectation of others. I would much prefer to see Tate exhibit his "swag" on the field.

I think Tate is under a tremendous amount of pressure to perform at a high level as a true frosh, I hope he understands that there is going to be ups and downs, good times and bad, and he needs to persevere thru it all, cause it ain't going to be easy. Most of all I hope the fans and his family let the kid breathe.