but what about the bike?
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This is simultaneously not even worth posting and a huge relief:
-- University of Michigan football coach Rich Rodriguez announced tonight (Thursday, Sept. 3) during the Inside Michigan Football Radio Show that true freshman Tate Forcier (San Diego, Calif./Scripps Ranch HS) would take the first snap at quarterback against Western Michigan on Saturday (Sept. 5) at Michigan Stadium.
Brown will start at tailback, Olesnavage at kicker. Minor is "expected to play."
September 3rd, 2009 at 8:18 PM | 
Minor get healthy!
Minor get healthy!
September 3rd, 2009 at 8:20 PM |
Let's Go Blue!
Let's Go Blue!
Please get here Saturday!
"Denard Robinson does things that would be like trying to draw a sound." -RBUAS
September 3rd, 2009 at 8:20 PM |
Nice
Nice
$$$$$$$$$$
HAIL.
September 3rd, 2009 at 8:22 PM |
Thank God
Thank God
Also, you have to wonder how much the "they were very close!" was coachspeak to produce more intense competition. Either way, good to hear.
September 3rd, 2009 at 8:39 PM |
No Coachspeak
No Coachspeak
Rodriguez also said all three will see action on Saturday. So, that probably does mean they are still very close.
Life should not be a journey to the grave to arrive safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming "Wow! What A Ride!" HST
September 3rd, 2009 at 9:11 PM |
Or
Or
He's still just trying to keep the competitive fires burning for Denard and Nick the next couple of days - prepare as though you're starting, etc.
September 3rd, 2009 at 9:52 PM |
Yeah, I don't really
Yeah, I don't really
buy this either. I think the only way all three play is if whoever is playing stuggles mightily. I only see Sheridan seeing the field if the freshman just can't get anything done.
In other words, I don't think there is any way Sheridan comes in if Tate is looking decent. I do think Denard will see the field no matter what as a change of pace. I think the "I'll play all 3" line is just another way of saying RR has 3 QBs that he feels comfortable enough to put on the field at any given time - they all appear to know at least some of the playbook and are ready to step in.
September 4th, 2009 at 8:58 AM |
Totally agree
Totally agree
I wouldn't have been surprised to see Sheridan start, since neither Tate nor Denard have ever been in a game before, but since he isn't starting, I don't expect he'll see the field unless we are in really big trouble.
September 3rd, 2009 at 8:26 PM |
sign of the times
sign of the times
when a sigh of relief is in order on news that a true freshman takes the helm. let's hope he conjures some of that rick leach/chad henne magic.
"Play hard and with great effort"
September 3rd, 2009 at 8:27 PM |
Come on Brandon
Come on Brandon
Can't we stuff him in a hyperbaric chamber or something?
No radio. Nothing of value.
September 3rd, 2009 at 8:33 PM |
"• Rodriguez announced the
"• Rodriguez announced the
"• Rodriguez announced the team's game captains for the opener: superback Carlos Brown, left tackle Mark Ortmann, defensive end Brandon Graham and punter Zoltan Mesko."
superback? Am I the only one who hasn't heard that before?
September 3rd, 2009 at 8:38 PM |
RR calls the main RB a super
RR calls the main RB a super
RR calls the main RB a super back because they have to do everything. At least that is what I think.
September 4th, 2009 at 8:16 AM |
yeah
yeah
What about superpunter Zoltan Mesko!
September 3rd, 2009 at 8:48 PM |
Alright
Alright
Here we go.
We'll take care of business Saturday and then Minor can carry us against ND.
September 3rd, 2009 at 8:49 PM |
the ability to destroy a
the ability to destroy a
the ability to destroy a planet is insignificant next to the power of the Forcier
I routinely +1 myself in memory of em0, may he RIP
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September 3rd, 2009 at 8:49 PM |
I can't imagine the anxiety
I can't imagine the anxiety
I can't imagine the anxiety Tate is going to go through Friday night. If I was in that situation, I'm not really sure how I would fall asleep. God help him, and us for that matter!
Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes. - Ephesians 6:11
September 3rd, 2009 at 9:02 PM |
That's why I don't understand
That's why I don't understand
That's why I don't understand why Sheridan is supposed to play, but won't start.
Galileo was also chastised.
September 3rd, 2009 at 11:04 PM |
Lip service?
Lip service?
Lip service?
Pronounced Ahh-Neh-Muh
September 4th, 2009 at 8:57 AM |
You think Sheridan would be
You think Sheridan would be
You think Sheridan would be LESS nervous? He's gotta be freaked OUT after his showing last year.
"This is the EMU game, not the emo game."
September 4th, 2009 at 8:33 AM |
Tate
Tate
doesn't get nervous.
...confidence is the stain they can't wipe off...
September 3rd, 2009 at 8:57 PM |
Dear Lord baby Jesus, lyin'
Dear Lord baby Jesus, lyin'
Dear Lord baby Jesus, lyin' there in your ghost manger, just lookin' at your Baby Einstein developmental videos, learnin' 'bout shapes and colors. I would like to thank you for bringin' Tate and Michigan together, and also that my kids no longer sound like retarded gang-bangers.
September 4th, 2009 at 12:11 AM |
Somebody took the
Somebody took the
"which Will Ferrell character are you?" on Facebook!
September 4th, 2009 at 9:05 AM |
Kudos...
Kudos...
...on the Better Off Dead username. More kudos for having the balls to crack on someone else's shitty movie references whilst still calling yourself "Franch Dressing".
September 3rd, 2009 at 9:05 PM |
Tate
Tate
Tate the Great!
I hope we see some of Denard at RB/ option sort of thing. I think that could be deadly....if nothing else as a decoy
“I am going to treat you all the same. Like Dogs.” - Bo Schembechler
September 3rd, 2009 at 10:15 PM |
Denard
Denard
With all the stories of his "80 yard Practice TD" I would love to see Denard as an option. I didn't really know about the weaknesses in WMU's D until today, so hopefully we can see some of this Denard speed.
Michigan Arrogance ... Something to be proud of.
September 3rd, 2009 at 9:39 PM |
Death Death Death
Death Death Death
UM is a train wreck. What happens if it loses to Western? Matrix IV?
September 3rd, 2009 at 11:14 PM |
-1
-1
September 3rd, 2009 at 9:39 PM |
Please everyone
Please everyone
I think Tate is going to get a big ovation for the first snap Saturday and it's justified.
But, c'mon everyone. Michigan is our team. If Sheridan plays Saturday, give him a big cheer of support. He wouldn't see the field if Rich Rod didn't think he could contribute (Evidence in support: David Cone.)
The team needs its fans now. Cheer them all. GO BLUE.
September 3rd, 2009 at 11:58 PM |
Well said
Well said
He may have stunk it up last year, but hey hes all ours!
When you reach the end of your rope tie a knot and hold on...
September 4th, 2009 at 2:13 PM |
Yes, BUT
Yes, BUT
That does not mean that we are not justified in thinking "Oh God, please let this not be so bad." Kind of like we are justified in thinking "Oh God, please don't fumble" every time we see Odoms line up to receive a punt.
September 4th, 2009 at 8:33 AM |
i agree completely
i agree completely
(disclosure: i actually believe what coach says about our qbs)
i think sheridan will see the field at qb, more than denard. even tate says that nick has the mental part of the position down better than anyone.
i thought sheridan would start, but i think it is a good move to put tate in to see if he can handle the pressure of being the starter. i think he can. if things go poorly for tate, he can bring in sheridan to settle things down. i know this board hates sheridan, but i think he is at least good/improved enough to do that.
if sheridan would have started and gotten us into a mess, it would be tougher for tate to come in and "rescue" us. also, allowing tate to start against WMU and get plenty of playing time should help next week.
since denard has the least reps and is the least familiar with the offense, i think he sees the least action. they will probably put in a very limited package for him. i am a bit worried that the package will be so limited that Western will be able to key in and stop him, i.e designed runs from the qb position a la feagin last year. i really want to see his speed in the open field.
anyway, i am sitting at work wearing my #5 jersey i bought wednesday night waiting for the season to start.
GO BLUE!
September 3rd, 2009 at 10:08 PM |
who is tate?
who is tate?
you have to admit, tate is not a good name for a qb.
how about joe, tom, or maybe dan?
September 4th, 2009 at 12:15 AM |
yep
yep
becase being named Dan has worked so well for guys like Orlvosky
http://twitter.com/#!/JHScramble
September 4th, 2009 at 10:06 AM |
I was on Danny's high school
I was on Danny's high school
I was on Danny's high school team. I am not a lions fan, and looking from the outside his lack of any line and running threat really hurt his numbers. The lions problem was not their QB.
September 4th, 2009 at 10:11 AM |
The O-Line did fucking suck but this was still hilarious!
The O-Line did fucking suck but this was still hilarious!
I put up a tough front, but deep down I just want to be held.
September 4th, 2009 at 1:12 AM |
Drew Tate?
Drew Tate?
Drew Tate?
September 3rd, 2009 at 10:26 PM |
How did Minor get injured again?
How did Minor get injured again?
There is something...odd...about this. Haven't we been hearing for the past few weeks that Minor has been practicing very sparingly since he was suffering headaches from his car accident? So how is it that he wound up with a bad ankle? I'm not really suggesting a conspiracy theory, but, wow, he's kind of a dainty flower, isn't he?
On a totally unrelated note, what the hell is going on with the duck wings on Oregon's uniforms? There really are no words.
Michigan Football is life...the rest is just details.
September 4th, 2009 at 12:58 AM |
Great quote someone made . . .
Great quote someone made . . .
"Oregon is Nike's Crash Test Dummy".
M'Dog
September 4th, 2009 at 9:07 AM |
Yeah...
Yeah...
...Oregon sucks, generally. Wait -
September 3rd, 2009 at 10:30 PM |
I think that the game will be
I think that the game will be
I think that the game will be a somewhat lopsided victory for Michigan (20+ points) and Rich knows it. This is obviously why he's planning for Nick Sheridan to be the human victory cigar! I'm hoping Denard is used in the wildcat a couple times, then sucks the defense in while he bombs one for a TD. Perfect.
September 3rd, 2009 at 11:40 PM |
We can all hope
We can all hope
We can hope that this is the case, but I bet we see Sheridan in the first half for a drive. I just hope that in the second half we see the best guy on the field, and I think we all believe that is Tate. Oh, and I also want Denard to get those Wildcat snaps and use that freakish speed.
We bleed maize and blue!!!
September 4th, 2009 at 7:24 AM |
We don't really have a
We don't really have a
We don't really have a "wildcat" package, if Denard plays, it will be running the offense as per usual.
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September 3rd, 2009 at 10:49 PM |
Wait this can't be right,
Wait this can't be right,
Wait this can't be right, last week I was specifically told it was all about Denard.
September 4th, 2009 at 12:55 AM |
And rather rudely
And rather rudely
too.
M'Dog
September 3rd, 2009 at 10:59 PM |
New Era
New Era
RR's first season was an era unto itself. Let a new era begin with Tate!
September 3rd, 2009 at 11:08 PM |
The Power of the Forcier is Revealed
The Power of the Forcier is Revealed
I hope he shines: I do have a good feeling about this. It would be nice to get the QB pecking order cleared up for the sake of the rest of the O, and for the sake of practice reps.
September 3rd, 2009 at 11:09 PM |
Tate is the guy. He has been
Tate is the guy. He has been
Tate is the guy. He has been for a while.
Go Blue!
September 3rd, 2009 at 11:24 PM |
This was the scene all through Michigan as it was announced
This was the scene all through Michigan as it was announced
My self-esteem is directly related to my MgoPoints.
September 4th, 2009 at 8:52 AM |
The scene through out Ann
The scene through out Ann
The scene through out Ann Arbor was subtitled in Hebrew?
Weird.
"This is the EMU game, not the emo game."
September 4th, 2009 at 2:17 PM |
LOL -- so close to the truth
LOL -- so close to the truth
Certainly captured my reaction.
Tomorrow cannot get here soon enough!
Minor get healthy!
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