Gentleman Squirrels

July 30th, 2015 at 10:42 PM ^

I'm always so impressed by how well spoken and eloquent Chesson is. Actually, that seems to be a common theme for all 3 players at media days. Chesson, Bolden, and Ross.. Smart, eloquent, and respectful players who represent the team, the coaches, and the university in the best possible way. I love it!




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MichiganWolver…

July 30th, 2015 at 10:44 PM ^

Chesson is a redshirt junior.



I'm being nit picky because I think he can really be one of those solid but not superstar upperclassmen wide receivers and 2 years > 1 year

Bodogblog

July 30th, 2015 at 11:20 PM ^

this is overstated. the gif is a great block, and he's made some nice blocks and some other special teams plays in his time here. But he's also missed a ton of blocks, or at least he did last year. Going into last year the narrative was "should be good and if nothing else really good blocking", and it stuck. But didn't really pan out, needs to improve his blocking along with route running this year.

chatster

July 30th, 2015 at 11:32 PM ^

Because I haven't seen Jehu Chesson play in person (and I'm guessing that you have), I can only go by the limited number of plays that I've seen on TV, and then, only to the extent that Jehu Chesson has been shown from the beginning of the play to the end. I have no idea how he grades out when the coaches review the game films. But that block against Notre Dame stands out as one of the best blocks I've seen in any football game during the past several years.

In my ever-fading memory, as a card carrying member of the Medicare Generation, I seem to recall that the good blocks that he's made, as well as the tackles he's made as a gunner on the punt coverage unit, seem to outweigh his mistakes. So humor this old man. At least until I've reviewed all the evidence, let me believe that he's "a great downfield blocker."

Braylon_Edward…

July 30th, 2015 at 10:45 PM ^

Bolden and Ross have proved to me that they can play at a high level. But this could be a breakout year for Jehu. From all the pictures I've seen he's been working a lot with Freddy and Jabrill. He's probably one of the 2 or 3 fastest guys on the team. Some speed opposite Darboh will be nice.

Roc Blue in the Lou

July 31st, 2015 at 12:27 AM ^

He's a personal favorite, as I kept an eye on his recruitment while he played at Ladue Horton Watkins High School in the western burbs of St. Louis.  His speed won him numerous state titles in track--but it was always his leadership on the football field that impressed his coaches and teamates.  This young man represents UM in a classy manner, but do not doubt his competitiveness.  I'm expecting a breakout year with Jehu blowing the top off of coverage for some memorable deep ball receptions.  Maybe the stars will align for this exceptional young man and we will all be the better for it.

ifis

July 31st, 2015 at 2:03 AM ^

there is a lot of talk about how we don't have big play talent in the WR corps.  That isn't true, its just that the talent hasn't been developed and/or utilized.  I don't think Darboh's a big play guy, but Chesson is ridiculously fast.  We haven't really seen some of the other talented WR yet either, such as Drake Harris (injury), Mo Ways (redshirt), Canteen (didn't play much as a frosh), and Cole (true frosh).  The question is whether Jed Fisch and Harbaugh will get the most out of our talent in the passing game, not whether or not the potential exists.  I will put my money on the passing game pleasantly surprising us this season, especially the second half.