Free documentary screening tonight at 7 if you're not doing anything.
Craig Roh update from Fred Roh.
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I spoke with Craig Roh's father, Fred, today. He gave me an update about what Craig has been up to, and how he has improved with regards to football.
Craig is very involved with Campus Crusade, and Athletes in Action on campus. "He's down in New Orleans right now with those two groups on a mission trip. They're helping out with Katrina, cleaning up, and I believe they're helping build a house," Fred told me. Craig has been there since this past saturday, and Fred expects him back this weekend.
Roh has always been a good student, and always been very motivated to help the community. "He's been involved with a lot of these organizations on campus, and a little more involved with Athletes in Action. He got pretty involved over the summer, he's always been very into his religion, and just always been a good student. He was working last summer with a few mentor type things, too. I know they do a lot of local type services, and this is the first time he's gone out on a trip like this," said Fred.
Spring practice is coming soon, and Craig has also made it a point to stay focused with his improvement on the field as well. "He's up to 255 now. He ended the season at 240, so he's already gained about 15 pounds. The coaches said they want him at 255, or maybe 260. He's had tremendous increases in all his exercises, too. I don't know the exact numbers, by I know he's increased his bench, squat, and everything else,"
Injury seemed to plague a lot of the team this past season, and that included Craig, as well. "He got three stingers throughout the season in his neck, so he couldn't do any upper body stuff. It was really after the Illinois game that he couldn't do any of the upper body workouts during the season. As soon as the season was over, he rehabbed the nerve, and is ready to go. It's hard to activate the muscle the right way with nerve problems, so it was difficult for him during the season. He's good to go now, though," said Fred. "Everyone was concerned about his size last year, and I don't think that will be the case this year."
Craig is very involved with Campus Crusade, and Athletes in Action on campus. "He's down in New Orleans right now with those two groups on a mission trip. They're helping out with Katrina, cleaning up, and I believe they're helping build a house," Fred told me. Craig has been there since this past saturday, and Fred expects him back this weekend.
Roh has always been a good student, and always been very motivated to help the community. "He's been involved with a lot of these organizations on campus, and a little more involved with Athletes in Action. He got pretty involved over the summer, he's always been very into his religion, and just always been a good student. He was working last summer with a few mentor type things, too. I know they do a lot of local type services, and this is the first time he's gone out on a trip like this," said Fred.
Spring practice is coming soon, and Craig has also made it a point to stay focused with his improvement on the field as well. "He's up to 255 now. He ended the season at 240, so he's already gained about 15 pounds. The coaches said they want him at 255, or maybe 260. He's had tremendous increases in all his exercises, too. I don't know the exact numbers, by I know he's increased his bench, squat, and everything else,"
Injury seemed to plague a lot of the team this past season, and that included Craig, as well. "He got three stingers throughout the season in his neck, so he couldn't do any upper body stuff. It was really after the Illinois game that he couldn't do any of the upper body workouts during the season. As soon as the season was over, he rehabbed the nerve, and is ready to go. It's hard to activate the muscle the right way with nerve problems, so it was difficult for him during the season. He's good to go now, though," said Fred. "Everyone was concerned about his size last year, and I don't think that will be the case this year."
March 4th, 2010 at 2:51 PM | 
I have a serious man-crush on
I have a serious man-crush on
March 4th, 2010 at 3:17 PM |
I wasn't
I wasn't
going to say anything first, but now that you have, I'll admit it; I feel the same. I wouldn't say it's serious, but I think that kid is awesome. Every time I see something about DeathRoh, I just kind of get this feeling that this is what Michigan is SUPPOSED to be like, from the dominance and work ethic on the field, to the sheer class off of it, to the obvious family support and care. When RR recruited Craig, we didn't just get him, we got the whole Roh family. That is so full of massive amounts of win, that I honestly just used that phrase.
March 4th, 2010 at 4:27 PM |
Unfortunately, the media
Unfortunately, the media
Unfortunately, the media refuses to show the hard work that Rich Rod's guys are putting in. It's always the negatives from those that didn't like him to begin with.
March 5th, 2010 at 7:16 PM |
His eye brows are just
His eye brows are just
His eye brows are just dreamy!
March 4th, 2010 at 2:53 PM |
Sounds like a great guy
Sounds like a great guy
Proud to have him as a Michigan Wolverine.
What the Hell. -Jack Burton
March 4th, 2010 at 2:56 PM |
The Roh
The Roh
Thanks Freddie, It's refreshing to see a father and son that are so close. Craig seems like a very well rounded student athlete, and one that others should look up to! Can't wait for Saturdays this fall.
Is it the end of August yet??
March 4th, 2010 at 2:57 PM |
Roh is quickly becoming
Roh is quickly becoming
my favorite player.
March 4th, 2010 at 2:57 PM |
Wow. At 260, he could be
Wow. At 260, he could be
Wow. At 260, he could be quite the disruptive force. Keep it up!
March 4th, 2010 at 2:58 PM |
Nice to hear background info
Nice to hear background info
I appreciate hearing some of who Roh is and what he's doing beyond the football field. Apart from a post like this, I wouldn't have a clue about him, or any other players.
It reminds me that a team is made up of all different kinds of individuals, with different interests and character traits. Having said that, it's great hearing good stories like this about current guys on the team.
It's great to be a Michigan Wolverine.
March 4th, 2010 at 2:58 PM |
But can ...
But can ...
he assist with circumscions in the Phillipines? I keed. I keed. Good for Craig. The team, university, and obviously his parents can be proud. Looking for more big things from him this fall.
March 4th, 2010 at 2:58 PM |
seriously
seriously
This kid really has his act together, great stuff. Plz recruit many more like him, kthnx.
"Fallacies do not cease to be fallacies because they become fashions." Chesterton
March 4th, 2010 at 2:59 PM |
The New Orleans trip...
The New Orleans trip...
...is being chronicled by Ben Cronin at mgoblue.com. See this link for the details.
The photo gallery definitely shows Roh is bigger than last year.
LSA '89 - MBB Natl Champions, Big 10/Rose Bowl Champions | Maize Pages Wolverines on Twitter | @MGoShoe
March 4th, 2010 at 3:08 PM |
It looks like Cronin went so
It looks like Cronin went so
It looks like Cronin went so they wouldn't have to bring a ladder. Damn that kid is tall. It's sucks that his hip exploded. He would have been a good space eater on the bball team.
In such a cynical, sarcastic society, oftentimes looking for the negative on anybody or anything, if you're fortunate enough to spend five minutes or 20 minutes around Tim Tebow, your life is better for it. -Thom Brennaman
March 4th, 2010 at 3:36 PM |
Ben Cronin: Space Eater (of Space) ...
Ben Cronin: Space Eater (of Space) ...
man I'm already missing Zolton jokes.
March 4th, 2010 at 3:08 PM |
Cowboy?
Cowboy?
Roh looks like 1 bad ass cowboy with that beard and cowboy hat on in the 1 pic.
March 4th, 2010 at 3:28 PM |
Giddy up.
Giddy up.
Full Size/Credit: http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/mich/sports/m-baskbl/auto_player/456...
--
Benjamin in Ann Arbor.
snowfox web design + development
March 4th, 2010 at 4:00 PM |
Is that
Is that
character actor Steve Zahn on the left?
March 4th, 2010 at 4:19 PM |
nah thats Charlie Tweeder
nah thats Charlie Tweeder
nah thats Charlie Tweeder from Varsity Blues.
March 4th, 2010 at 3:23 PM |
I wish I could mow lawns with
I wish I could mow lawns with
I wish I could mow lawns with Craig Roh...
March 4th, 2010 at 4:16 PM |
roh definitely bulked up in
roh definitely bulked up in
roh definitely bulked up in image 3/11. i dont know how he fit into that navy block 'M'hoodie.
March 4th, 2010 at 3:00 PM |
Good news
Good news
I love that he'll only be a true Soph. I'm already excited to see him at work this season let alone as a Senior.
"In desperation there's that shred of hope; people who are down and not desperate are resigned." - Brian Cook
March 4th, 2010 at 3:00 PM |
Hmmm.
Hmmm.
Is there anyway possible the Freep can turn this story into a negative??
Roh blows off school, RR conspires to keep him eliegible while he parties in New Orleans!!!
March 4th, 2010 at 3:12 PM |
Well,
Well,
there is the "Roh Capitalizes on Plight of Katrina Victims" angle, pioneered after last year's Football Bust. Or they could highlight the large number of unpummelled nerds roaming Ann Arbor (in startk contrast with EL).
Taking it one week at a time
March 4th, 2010 at 3:49 PM |
Group Name?
Group Name?
Would that be a herd of nerds?
Semper Fidelis
March 5th, 2010 at 11:28 AM |
Well,
Well,
nerds are somewhat like owls: generally nocturnal, somewhat uncomfortable socially; I guess I'd go with "wisdom"; a "parliament of nerds" makes no sense to me.
Usage: the coffee house was empty until a wisdom of nerds descended to watch Jeopardy reruns.
Taking it one week at a time
March 6th, 2010 at 11:42 AM |
"As if it wasn't enough that
"As if it wasn't enough that
"As if it wasn't enough that last year he sometimes had to work 20 extra minutes a week on football related activities, this summer Rich Rodriguez has tricked the unwitting Craig Roh and forced him to go on a Crusade. Thus, he sent him to New Orleans, where he was forced into manual labor. Meanwhile, Rodriguez still denies forcing his students to attended their classes last summer."
-- Sharp/Rosenberg
March 4th, 2010 at 3:01 PM |
Awesome stuff, thanks Tom & Mr. Roh
Awesome stuff, thanks Tom & Mr. Roh
These are the kind of interviews/stories I wish local media outlets like the Freep would report on...sadly we all know there is no chance of that.
That said, keep up the good work off the field and in the weight room Craig, can't wait to see you do work on the field in 2010.
Keep believing
March 4th, 2010 at 3:03 PM |
Are you sure THIS guy was
Are you sure THIS guy was
Are you sure THIS guy was recruited to Michigan by Rich Rodriguez? I though Rich only recruits thugs and evil people? Couldn't be.
Seriously. This is cool to hear. I like to be able to like the guys who don the winged helmets. Plus, it explains how difficult the end of the season must have been for the guys like Roh who battled injuries and the mounting defeats. Go Death Roh. GO Blue.
March 4th, 2010 at 3:03 PM |
He looked thicker in the pics
He looked thicker in the pics
He looked thicker in the pics from New Orleans with Cronin. I can't wait to see him on the field again. I'm still amazed that he won the starting spot as a true freshman fall enrollee. I doubt that happens much.
In such a cynical, sarcastic society, oftentimes looking for the negative on anybody or anything, if you're fortunate enough to spend five minutes or 20 minutes around Tim Tebow, your life is better for it. -Thom Brennaman
March 4th, 2010 at 3:04 PM |
Thanks TomVH
Thanks TomVH
Always nice to see updates on what our players are up to this offseason. The Rohs, both Craig and his dad are good people.
March 4th, 2010 at 3:04 PM |
Dear Roh Family,
Dear Roh Family,
I love you. In the non-creepy way.
Warm Fuzzies,
BW
March 4th, 2010 at 3:31 PM |
Best friends on one!
Best
Best friends on one!
Best
Best friends on one!
Best friends...
March 4th, 2010 at 3:14 PM |
I feel weird...
I feel weird...
...calling him DeathRoh, now. I mean, the guys a model student athlete. TomVH, what does his father think of the nickname?
Do Something. If it works, do more of it. If it doesn't, do something else.
March 4th, 2010 at 4:01 PM |
are you trying to tell me
are you trying to tell me
Suge Knight wasn't phi beta kappa?
...the Canadians make up for it with their emotion and classic ice-dancing skill.
March 4th, 2010 at 5:20 PM |
*resisting the urge to make
*resisting the urge to make
*resisting the urge to make "phi betta cap ya" joke*
March 4th, 2010 at 5:18 PM |
Would you prefer Front Roh?
Would you prefer Front Roh?
Would you prefer Front Roh? EscRoh? Rohmance? Miracle Roh? Roh-bi wan Kenobi? Al Roh-ker? Easy Come Easy Roh?
I could keep Roh-ing...
March 4th, 2010 at 6:31 PM |
Liz Lemon says...
Liz Lemon says...
"I want to Roh there."
LSA '89 - MBB Natl Champions, Big 10/Rose Bowl Champions | Maize Pages Wolverines on Twitter | @MGoShoe
March 4th, 2010 at 9:55 PM |
Close
Close
"I want to Roh to there"
(I've watched 2 full seasons in the 2 weeks or so, needed a fix during the Olympic break)
Now MGoBlogging from Seoul
March 4th, 2010 at 10:01 PM |
I'm just finishing season 3.
I'm just finishing season 3.
I'm just finishing season 3. That show is hilarious.
I don't know why, but the show makes me feel like a little kid. Maybe that's because whenever I watch shows, they're grown-up and/or serious like "Dexter" or "The Sopranos" or "Deadwood." There just aren't many good sit-coms on anymore, other than "30 Rock" and "The Office."
March 5th, 2010 at 12:32 AM |
Community! Archer!
Community! Archer!
Modern Family is also solid. Better Off Ted just got canceled, but is good too.
...the Canadians make up for it with their emotion and classic ice-dancing skill.
March 5th, 2010 at 11:22 AM |
Being a TV Tangent
Being a TV Tangent
Now that this thread has digressed into TV shows, I'll suggest one for you colin. I see you like Sealab (amazing show, but better before Capt Murphy's voice guy died), you'll like Friskey Dingo. Check it out, it's made by the same people.
You fell victim to one of the classic blunders - The most famous of which is never get involved in a land war in Asia - but only slightly less well-known is this: Never go against a Sicilian when death is on the line!"\
March 5th, 2010 at 2:47 PM |
i'm a pretty obsessive cartoon fan
i'm a pretty obsessive cartoon fan
so i've seen Frisky Dingo a bajillion times. got both seasons on DVD, too. Archer is also an Adam Reed/Matt Thompson show.
...the Canadians make up for it with their emotion and classic ice-dancing skill.
March 6th, 2010 at 10:54 PM |
I really like Modern Family.
I really like Modern Family.
I really like Modern Family. I thought it was going to be incredibly stupid when I saw the promos, but it's very funny.
March 7th, 2010 at 1:57 AM |
i like that they're willing to be sappy
i like that they're willing to be sappy
and then undercut the sap unexpectedly. it's a smart show.
...the Canadians make up for it with their emotion and classic ice-dancing skill.
March 4th, 2010 at 7:26 PM |
For some reason
For some reason
I just think of The Jetson's dog Astro when I read Roh-bi wan kenobi and Easy Come Easy Roh.
Do Something. If it works, do more of it. If it doesn't, do something else.
March 4th, 2010 at 7:45 PM |
And the classic...
And the classic...
..."ruh-Roh Reorge."
LSA '89 - MBB Natl Champions, Big 10/Rose Bowl Champions | Maize Pages Wolverines on Twitter | @MGoShoe
March 5th, 2010 at 3:05 AM |
I was using "ruh-Roh" in my
I was using "ruh-Roh" in my
I was using "ruh-Roh" in my best Scooby voice all last year.Got on the wifes nerves a bit.
:)
March 5th, 2010 at 1:51 PM |
I did the same, with similar
I did the same, with similar
I did the same, with similar irritation from my spouse.
Candace: No... That why they make smart word box for tell monkey hard brain-hurty things.
Phineas: Removing prepositions makes it more condescending.
March 5th, 2010 at 2:06 PM |
Poor guys. Last year, my wife
Poor guys. Last year, my wife
Poor guys. Last year, my wife was the one doing the "Ruh-Roh"
Full Disclosure: She really liked the Jetsons when she was little.
March 5th, 2010 at 11:53 AM |
BRohmance
BRohmance
BRohmance
I have a serious man-crush on DeathRoh. I can't wait to see him in action this year and it looks like things are going well for him. Way to represent!
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