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August 12th, 2008 at 6:12 PM
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rivals observations from practice

OK, they said that from what they saw, Sheridan was better. They said he's showing a better arm than he did the in the spring, and can throw on the run.

They said that Threet hasn't been making decisions as well, and also isn't throwing it as well.

They said that right now Feagin lacks the arm strength to play much.

They noted Michael Shaw being particularly impressive - alluding LB's and lineman while running over Cissoko.

And finally:

"Despite the questions at quarterback, some observers said the offense did move the ball at times and put some points on the board during Saturday’s scrimmage session despite the fact that the defense is outstanding (“off the map”) was how it was described."

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August 12th, 2008 at 6:44 PM | Is Shaw still an RB or is (Score:1)
spartyNO
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Is Shaw still an RB or is he strictly in the slot now?

 

August 12th, 2008 at 6:54 PM | From their description, it (Score:0)
August 12th, 2008 at 7:08 PM | I would expect alot... (Score:1)
goody
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of movement by players.  RB lining up in the slot and Slots motioning into RB (or QB?). 

August 12th, 2008 at 7:15 PM | i'm liking the defense comment (Score:1)
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it's gonna be fun to watch

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August 12th, 2008 at 11:34 PM | I second that (Score:1)
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I don't know if we can expect the 2006 defense of 1-2nd rounders, but it really does sound like the defense is going to be outstanding.  I can't wait.  Yes, we will probably lose to OSU, but I highly doubt it will be a shelacking.

Less than 18 days left...Go Blue!! 

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August 12th, 2008 at 7:37 PM | RB vs slot (Score:1)
WolverBean
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I'm starting to get the impression (or perhaps, starting to hope) that this isn't a meaningful question. The reports make it sound like the skill positions are all sort of interchageable. Which, if true, would be awesome to watch.

August 12th, 2008 at 8:57 PM | Thanks... (Score:1)
Rush N Attack
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for the update...

VERY interesting stuff! Maybe Nick Shera-ton (as RR calls him) might be our starting qb after all.

August 12th, 2008 at 9:33 PM | hopefully Threet just had a (Score:1)
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hopefully Threet just had a bad day. i really don't like the idea of Sheridan as the #1 QB.

did they say anything about Terrence Robinson? have you heard anything?

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August 13th, 2008 at 9:51 AM | I've heard he has been (Score:1)
k bizzle
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I've heard he has been impressive right along with the other freshmen McGuffie, Shaw and Cissko. He will be in the slot and with his small frame I'm really looking forward to watching him in the open field. Everyone seems to talk about the other freshmen and forget about him, he will open some eyes once the season starts.

Don't remember what his 40 was but watching some of his videos he looks like a blazer down the sideline.

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August 12th, 2008 at 10:42 PM | Rich Rod had been (Score:0)
August 12th, 2008 at 11:54 PM | mike shaw is a boson (Score:1)
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but srsly, ever since i heard about his track accomplishments, he's been the #1 freshmen i've wanted to see.

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August 12th, 2008 at 11:56 PM | Eluding. Sorry, English (Score:1)
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Eluding. Sorry, English major.

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August 15th, 2008 at 8:26 PM | way (Score:1)
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to redeem yourself

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August 13th, 2008 at 8:46 AM | The Video Is Up Now (Score:1)
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4 min padded practice video is up on Rivals. I really like "The Michigan Drill" they run with the RB and three levels of blockers. I try not to get too enthusiastic over cherry-picked practice highlights, but Shaw and McGuffie look like they deserve the praise they're getting.

August 13th, 2008 at 9:40 AM | Dammit chitownblue (Score:1)
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Stop getting my hopes up! I'm coming to get you if we suck this year...

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August 13th, 2008 at 9:41 AM | What part of "walk-on (Score:0)
August 13th, 2008 at 10:12 AM | According to the Freep, he's (Score:1)
Tacopants
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According to the Freep, he's now a former walk-on, along with Kicking Competency Lopata and Sean Griffin, the long snapper.

http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080813/SPORTS06/808130421/&imw=Y&GID=MX0owNwhP1GHtZoKpxJd10nO3KeRckIldAw2JFghPNE%3D

August 13th, 2008 at 10:59 PM | I'm pretty sure those are not (Score:1)
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I'm pretty sure those are not guaranteed to renew, FWIW, and won't impact the hypothetical scholarship count.

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August 13th, 2008 at 11:03 PM | probable 1-yr. deal (Score:1)
Blue Durham
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Yeah, almost certainly a 1-yr deal only, with the possibility for renewal (if room)

August 14th, 2008 at 7:05 AM | Aren't Lopata and Griffin (Score:1)
JLo
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Aren't Lopata and Griffin both seniors anyway?  So they wouldn't be back next year regardless.

August 13th, 2008 at 11:56 AM | Don't really care about walk-on (Score:1)
OldManUfer
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It doesn't really matter to me whether the QB is a walk-on or not. Just the fact that either one looks serviceable helps ease some of my worries. That Shaw and McGuffie might flash their potential this year is icing. So basically the fact that the offense has a heartbeat it what made me optimistic.

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August 13th, 2008 at 9:53 AM | The D (Score:1)
dex
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Those of you who have never played a sport might want to take the comments about the D, well all of the comments really, with a grain of salt.

 

I am sure the D looks all-universe in practice. Possibly because there are practicing against a struggling offense that they have seen ad nausem throughout spring and summer. Lots of defenses/offenses look great in practice when playing against their sub-par counterparts. You might want to reserve judgment until you see them in action against another team. 

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August 13th, 2008 at 12:27 PM | So are saying that (Score:1)
T-Roy
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So are saying that everything we read good or bad should be taken with a grain of salt?

Does that change if we have played sports before?

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August 14th, 2008 at 8:04 AM | Yes (Score:1)
dex
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If you had then you would already know that coaches are full of shit when talking to people outside the team about their team

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August 14th, 2008 at 8:19 AM | Thanks for clearing that up.  (Score:1)
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Thanks for clearing that up.  You are very helpful to all the people who haven't played sports!

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August 14th, 2008 at 8:25 AM | Seriously (Score:1)
dex
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You don't think your experience in something athletic helps just a bit in knowing that RR may not be completely truthful about how his team his? Or not being fascinated by things like a scoop and score drill that every football team in the country does? Or not freaking out over tiny mistakes in practice that happen all the time to every team?

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August 14th, 2008 at 8:52 AM | I have got to admit you are (Score:1)
T-Roy
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I have got to admit you are right.  In fact I think anybody who hasn't played sports should not be allowed to comment because it is obvious they don't get it.  Do you think we should draw the line at high school, middle school or neighborhood pickup games?

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August 14th, 2008 at 8:56 AM | Listen (Score:1)
dex
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All I'm saying is my three year career on the Lions practice squad backing up Lomas Brown makes me smarter than you, smart guy.

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August 14th, 2008 at 9:13 AM | I hate to nitpick (Score:1)
baorao
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but if you were on the Lions practice squad, you weren't backing up Lomas Brown. You were backing up Lomas Brown's backup's backup.

August 14th, 2008 at 9:26 AM | Is that true or is this when (Score:1)
T-Roy
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Is that true or is this when we start making stuff up so that we sound more credible. 

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August 14th, 2008 at 9:55 AM | Totally true (Score:1)
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I'd give you my real name but I fear identity theft

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August 14th, 2008 at 10:43 AM | well in that case (Score:1)
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good on you dex. i agree with you that what coaches tell the media (or even what the media honestly thinks they're seeing on the field) should be taken with a grain of salt. at the end of these next 2 weeks we'll be told who the QB is and then we can freak out/ be relieved/ whatever.

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August 14th, 2008 at 11:37 AM | I'd think.. (Score:1)
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.. you were more credible if you were Chris Spielman's backup.

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