The Dolphin-Puncher will be all over this one, I'm sure.
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Injury Report Is McGuffie-licious
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Press release.
University of Michigan Football Injury Report
For the Delaware State Game (Saturday, Oct. 17)
Out
Zac Johnson (shoulder)
David Molk (foot)
Probable (75 percent chance of playing)
Carlos Brown (concussion)
Tate Forcier (concussion)
In addition, head coach Rich Rodriguez announced the game captains for the game against Delaware State: defensive end Brandon Graham, kicker Jason Olesnavage, linebacker Ohene Opong-Owusu and left tackle Mark Ortmann.
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Interesting that Brown's on this one but wasn't last week, eh? Gamesmanship? (Rosenberg: read LIES LIES LIES)
October 15th, 2009 at 6:29 PM
#2
LIES LIES LIES
October 15th, 2009 at 6:37 PM
#3
Umm... Who's the linebacker?
Umm... Who's the linebacker? Scout team hero? Google says he's a senior.
October 15th, 2009 at 7:11 PM
#4
Same...
I was wondering the same thing. With a name like that you should be on the field.
October 15th, 2009 at 6:59 PM
#5
Last week, didn't he say that
Last week, didn't he say that Carlos was out, which can be interpreted as 0%?
October 15th, 2009 at 7:08 PM
#6
Rosenberg would have to
Rosenberg would have to research what the report said last week. Too much effort.
October 15th, 2009 at 7:18 PM
#7
I didn't know he did
I didn't know he did research.
October 15th, 2009 at 8:04 PM
#8
Rosenberg does about as much
Rosenberg does about as much 'research' as Bill "Huge" Simonson. For any of you who have heard his 3 hour daily infomercial, this should make you laugh.
October 15th, 2009 at 10:10 PM
#9
I don't know
if Rosenberg does research since I don't read him anymore.
October 15th, 2009 at 7:15 PM
#10
So long as were winning against Del State
So long as were winning (convincingly) against Del State, does it make sence to keep Forcier in the game?
Denard could surely use the extra snaps and passing attempts and we need Forcier to be 100% for PSU.
From past personal experiance, if a concussion is not fully healed and you play it makes it easier to get re-concussed to a worser degree. That would create worst case situation for next month. SO AS LONG AS WERE WINNING IS IT WORTH IT?
October 15th, 2009 at 7:37 PM
#11
I don't normally do this...but,
Please read above for evidence on the lasting effects of a concussion.
(/mebeingjerk)
October 15th, 2009 at 7:44 PM
#12
+1 for "worser"
I crack up every time I see or hear it. Like on KO's show.
October 15th, 2009 at 7:34 PM
#13
we could tell them we'll run...
every play and still get 5 yards per carry. Lets be honest... I wouldn't really play Tate... I can't imagine he'll play more than a drive or two if they march down the field... I can't see how they can possibly hang with our speed. I think it will be like the EMU game..except worse. Michigan will probably put up close to 400 on the ground. I see Carlos breaking some long ones. And Denard probably breaks one or two for 50 or so. A poor 1AA team won't be able to handle their speed.
October 15th, 2009 at 9:45 PM
#14
There is NO way that Tate
should see the field in this game. Anyone in his right mind would keep him rested until PS. Period. If he goes in there and is hurt consider the consequences of that decision.
DR needs to lead this team until there is a comfortable lead. Then put in someone else.
October 15th, 2009 at 10:35 PM
#15
CONE!
CONE!
October 16th, 2009 at 4:22 AM
#16
Yes in the name of all that
Yes in the name of all that is good in the world, let Coner touch the ball instead of the clipboard.
October 16th, 2009 at 8:01 AM
#17
I completely agree.
I completely agree. I think we need to save Tate for the Penn State game. I would be so mad if he got hurt playing against Delaware State.
I can see Denard leading the team and Sheridan getting some snaps in.
October 15th, 2009 at 7:49 PM
#18
We are going to run all over them
but I sure hope Denard gets to throw it around some. But I foresee lots of rushing yards on Saturday.
October 15th, 2009 at 10:34 PM
#19
Other players
I'd like to Heininger spell Graham on the d-line as much as possible to avoid any injuries there, and frankly feel like we might as well get Campbell some more playing time.
On the offense, lets give Cox and Smith some carries.
October 15th, 2009 at 10:40 PM
#20
I wasn't a fan of seeing
I wasn't a fan of seeing "Concussion" on injury reports last year with McGuffie. I'm not a fan now.
In a finesse-based offense with small-ish players, they've gotta be more careful against physical teams like Iowa (OSU and PSU as well). I love the effort, but McGuffie got just flattened a bunch of times last year, and Tate's running around like Ferris Beuller trying to beat his parents home.
Maybe it's a freshman thing - they don't realize that they can't run around with abandon in a more physical game - or something. The problem is, once you suffer a concussion, you're more susceptible to later ones.
I don't doubt that Tate will adjust and is gonna try to bulk up a little in the offseason (sort of like a 19-year-old Drew Brees). But he shouldn't play against a cupcake when he had a concussion last week, no matter how "minor."
October 16th, 2009 at 12:47 PM
#21
Ha!
Ferris Bueller. Nice.
October 16th, 2009 at 1:54 PM
#22
It seemed apt.
Wish I had
It seemed apt.
Wish I had spelled it right, though.
October 16th, 2009 at 1:10 PM
#23
Big Fish Small Pond Syndrome
For the record I treasured Sam McGuffie last year as the only thing Michigan could hang its offensive hat on last year. And he definitely sacrificed his body to get us yards and points.
I think he and Forcier were too used to being amazing untouchable gods in high school games (exhibit 1: mcguffie hurdling that kid in the famous youtube clip).
In college everyone is fast enough and big enough to hurt them, when only maybe 1 player per year in their high school schedule was that good. They must adjust to the new level.
Reggie Bush and Vince Young are falling victim to it in the NFL.
October 16th, 2009 at 3:13 PM
#24
concussions & RTP
But he shouldn't play against a cupcake when he had a concussion last week, no matter how "minor."
I agree, only I would think he shouldn't play regardless of the opponent. His long-term welfare is at stake.
The National Athletic Trainers Association position statement (2004) suggests waiting at least 7 days before return to play (contact). And I think that's 7 days after cessation of symptoms, such as headache. I'm sure Michigan's AT and medical staff is totally on top of this.
I hope Forcier, Brown, and for that matter Tebow, all have a speedy and complete recovery (it seems Tebow IS recovered!).
October 16th, 2009 at 11:42 AM
#25
Opong-Owusu
Anyone know if there are any more Opong-Owusus in the queue? It would be a bummer not to have that awesome jersey-filling name on the sideline anymore.
October 16th, 2009 at 12:09 PM
#26
Speaking of Sam McGuffie
Today (Oct 16th) is little Sammie's Birthday. We should send him a Facebook greeting or something.
October 16th, 2009 at 1:24 PM
#27
once again...
..."michael shaw, please pick up the white phone. no, the white phone."
