Wolverine0056

December 7th, 2010 at 4:13 PM ^

I disagree, less stupid little kids online (for now at least, until they get it for Christmas) and the graphics "look" worse because it is a darker colored game, the gaming / graphics engine is the same from MW 2. I know I am a bit of a video game nerd but whatcha gonna do?

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Young Pretty a…

December 7th, 2010 at 2:17 PM ^

With Denard, Tate, and Devin it wouldn't be bad to hold off on signing a QB for this class.  And poss sign two for next years recruiting class. However Rich Rod is one that likes to have his quarterback position filled with depth

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markusr2007

December 7th, 2010 at 2:26 PM ^

QB Denard Robinson - Jr.

QB Tate Forcier - Jr.

QB Devin Gardner - So. (RS Fr.?)

QB Teddy Bridgewater.

 

The series is therefore D, T, D, T.

The 2011 Quarterback must therefore have a first name starting with the letter D.

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brewandbluesaturdays

December 7th, 2010 at 3:34 PM ^

Correct... Very "Meh" by me. But ironically "Meh" is just how I felt knowing that there was a good quarterback that we really dont have a shot at.  You know, Meh-be that changes but in the mean time, I will continue to shrug my shoulders and say meh...

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mbrummer

December 7th, 2010 at 2:27 PM ^

Big IF I know

Due to the coaching/non coaching change.

We could be looking at two years of what if Denard or Forcier doesn't hold up and then we are one big injury on Gardner to absolute Panic.  Two years because if one transfers, in 2011, you are looking at best starter, Gardner, true frosh.

And if you don't take one until 2012, in 2012 you are looking at Starter/Gardner/ True Frosh.

Not very palatable

Grab one now, Troy Smith was an afterthought at QB, it does work out sometimes even for the dark side.

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Blue_in_Cleveland

December 7th, 2010 at 2:37 PM ^

I just saw this on ESPN too. I also noticed that in the section called On The Trail recruiting on ESPN's recruiting webpage, all 4 of the current entries are decommits. This section is used to cover committments, decommittments and which way a prospect is leaning. Must be a sign of the times if the 4 most recent/important things to cover are decommittments.

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Magnus

December 7th, 2010 at 3:03 PM ^

I don't think Michigan is going to get a highly touted recruit in this class, not unless all Hell breaks loose and the top couple guys transfer.  Recruits know that Denard, Tate, and Devin would be ahead of them on the depth chart.  If we get a QB this class - and we probably will - then it will be a developmental guy, not a star.

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mackbru

December 7th, 2010 at 3:26 PM ^

If Tate leaves, we'd definitely need to bring in a qb in this class. Otherwise, we've only got two viable options.

If Tate stays, they should take a qb only if he's a killer prospect like Bridgewater. We don't have a boatload of slots left. And we need as many D recruits as possible. 

With Denard, Tate, and DG, we'd be secure for the next two seasons. An incoming qb would be unlikely to compete for PT until 2013. If we land a nice one next year, he'll be right on schedule. 

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Wolverine0056

December 7th, 2010 at 3:32 PM ^

I really don't see Tate going anywhere, unless RR is fired. Also, I think we are set on slots for now, especially with Hayes coming in. Tim mentioned that Bridgewater does not want to be in a spread offense, so who knows. A QB would be important to get in each class, but it wouldn't be the end of the world if we miss out this year. However, like Magnus said above, getting a QB in each class is most likely to happen with RR as the coach.

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HeadAsplode

December 7th, 2010 at 4:58 PM ^

It's probably safe to believe that the coaches know they need help on the defensive side of the ball - this year made it painfully obvious - and it's been a focus of recruiting so far.  So I think the token comment on all recruiting threads of "maybe he can cover" or "hope he can tackle" or "let's pray he plays defense" or some other manifestation of that thought is probably unnecessary at this point.  See also: any comments made about all recruits from this point forward needing to kick.

Also, I agree with Magnus.

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willis j

December 7th, 2010 at 5:03 PM ^

learn from the Three/Sheridan year about the importance of QB Depth? We have 3 QBs, two will graduate at the same time. We have Gardner who has potential but is not proven. Id rather take a QB this year. RS him. Then skip next year or take a more of a project type next year.

I think we should be taking a QB every year until Tate and Denard graduate. There is always the option of Denard going pro after his junior year. Yes he will probably not translate into QB at the next level but he is such a great player he could easily go high in the draft with a heisman like year.

Tate is saying the right things but there are no guarantees there. I think we need one every year for the forceeable future. As it stands now you will have

2011:

JR, JR, RSFrosh

2012:

SR, SR, RS Soph

2013:

RSJR, young guys again

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