Article from ESPN's Rittenberg - Michigan defensive front sees need for speed.
Good article from Rittenberg about the defense. I was excited about the defense before reading this, and hearing from the players confirms that excitement even more.
Here's a great line from Van Bergen talking about Roh:
"I asked him before the game if he was ready, and he gave me the coldest look I’ve ever seen," Van Bergen said. "He proved to everybody that he’s ready to play this game as a freshman."
I love the confidence this team has.
http://espn.go.com/blog/bigten/post/_/id/3414/michigan-defensive-front-…
September 9th, 2009 at 1:32 PM ^
Thanks for posting.
September 9th, 2009 at 1:34 PM ^
Sounds like Roh might just live up to the name "Death Roh" with these cold stares of death he is giving his own teammates.
September 9th, 2009 at 1:36 PM ^
very exciting to think of what this team will be capable of if the coaching system stays intact. I like GERG and think if he stays for a few years we could have a pretty dominating defense.
September 9th, 2009 at 1:45 PM ^
like GERG.
I'm trying to contain my excitement just a little bit since we've only played one game so far, but it's been a long time since I've seen a Michigan defense get after the ball like they did against WMU. They were flying all over the field and making great tackles. If they can keep getting better every week, this defense is gonna be special.
September 9th, 2009 at 1:54 PM ^
the need for speed!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zCTJmXrgsFg
September 9th, 2009 at 1:58 PM ^
I noticed the increased speed as well. I told a friend that I had seen Michigan look great in the past, I'd seen them look huge in the past, I'd seen them look strong in the past...but I had never seen them look fast.
You've got a whole squad of burners now.
September 9th, 2009 at 2:13 PM ^
GERG
+
Coach Barwis
+
Voluntary, off season workouts
=
A Michigan defense that is great, huge, strong and fast!
September 9th, 2009 at 1:58 PM ^
I had the exact same thoughts.
September 9th, 2009 at 2:01 PM ^
I have to say I was always happy with the signing of GERG, and after seeing his D last week that excited jumped exponentially. I am trying to contain my excitement as well but I was thoroughly impressed with the D's showing last week. \
I saw only one missed tackle that was immediately whiped out by one of the four other guys hustling to the ball. If they can stay healthy I think we could surprise many people this season.
Also, how sharp did GERG look in that maize shirt he was wearing? No homo or anything, but dude looked sharp and has great hair!
September 9th, 2009 at 2:26 PM ^
But I saw GERG outside the locker room after the game. He looked good - freshly showered and wearing a nice suit. I couldn't keep my eyes off his hair. I'm just sayin...
September 9th, 2009 at 2:54 PM ^
I can honestly say that it is nice to finally have a good looking coaching staff. No offense to legends past, but this is by far the best looking coaching staff we have ever had. Seeing RR and GERG on the sidelines makes me proud! I'd pay money for a rug like GERG's.
September 9th, 2009 at 3:24 PM ^
all this homoeroticism has me up-voting everyone!
September 10th, 2009 at 8:42 AM ^
is one of the greatest comment threads in history.
Long live GERG, sure tackling, and un-mussable, salt and pepper Cali hair.
September 9th, 2009 at 2:02 PM ^
this is one of the biggest changes from past teams. These guys are fast. And not just our skilled players. Linebackers, and Lineman are fast. They are not only fast, they are big and strong as well.
I think this is where teams like OSU, Penn State and Michigan have fallen short over the past few years to the USCs, Texas, Florida etc. Speed in the trenches. Obviously we beat Florida a couple years back, but overall recently the trend is not favorable to the Big Ten teams.
Tackling also looked loads better than past years. At least from my initial viewing of the game.
September 9th, 2009 at 2:09 PM ^
in agreement! I can't count the number of times of being frustrated with the speed that USC, Texas, Florida, etc has had in recent years. Hopefully this year will spark many more years of speed in MIchigan and dominate the B10
September 9th, 2009 at 2:08 PM ^
Funny. Last year, the defense was predicted to take the pressure off the offense, but didn't. This year, the offense was predicted by many to take the pressure off the defense, but the defense is showing signs of becoming dominant a little bit before the offense does. This could turn out to be even a better year than I, with my extremely maize and blue-colored glasses, expected.
I was very happy with the offensive developments Saturday, but seeing the defense play the way it did, even while getting the depth chart some valuable experience in the second half, was a great surprise.
September 9th, 2009 at 2:11 PM ^
will show the defense to be that good and hold off ND. This will be a true test of how the season will go.
September 9th, 2009 at 2:30 PM ^
Now, I think he was a great hire. The intensity he brings and his schemes are great.
September 9th, 2009 at 3:31 PM ^
2 more seasons after this. He'll have other offers, but I hope he'll consider Michigan the right fit for the long haul.
September 9th, 2009 at 2:58 PM ^
I hope we can hold on to GERG.I read something a while back that Robinson wasn't payed very much.I hope their working on a package for this guy.
September 9th, 2009 at 4:24 PM ^
F**KING UNBELIEVABLE.....
September 9th, 2009 at 3:02 PM ^
I'm especially afraid of his eyebrows.