Bleacher Report Michigan Preview
Not usually the biggest fan of bleacher's content but thought I'd check out the season preview they had for the football team because the dog days of fall camp have me tingling with anticipation like I'm sure is the case for most of you.
Only a few things that stuck out to me, and especially because I feel as if Michael Felder has traditionally been pretty skeptical of Michigan the past few years. Key take aways for me:
- He thinks Evans might turn out to be one of the best rb's in the nation this season, which may be a stretch but he credits this to his all around game and improvement in the o-line
- The only other talking point that was different than most season expectations for michigan was that he predicted a record of 11-1, which I actually agree with if we can get through Florida in three weeks
Link:
http://bleacherreport.com/michigan-wolverines-football
It's the on the top of the page the video is embedded on the bleacher report home page for Michigan
August 10th, 2017 at 2:17 PM ^
Bleacher Report is like the Bleacher Report of the Internet...
August 10th, 2017 at 2:03 PM ^
I feel like Bleacher Report has gotten a lot better over the last few years. They seemed to have focused on getting local editors to actually generate content and left the gossip and listicles to Deadspin and Barstool Sports.
Still not amazing, but less deserving of the disdain it's previously gotten.
August 10th, 2017 at 4:39 PM ^
I actually like Felder alot. I've interacted with him several times on twitter. He is a former player and knows his stuff. He scouts most of these guys in high school and then watches alot of college games. i never felt a negativity towards Michigan in my talks with him. I know he absolutely loves Don Brown, and was a huge fan of Jourdan Lewis and the secondary as a whole the last few years. He's a former DB so he has a bias towards secondary players.
August 10th, 2017 at 4:53 PM ^
Due to their prediction of 11-1.
Go Blue!
August 10th, 2017 at 6:24 PM ^
The majority of their content is fluffy, but the website is super accessible and they are definitely getting better writers.
August 10th, 2017 at 2:05 PM ^
August 10th, 2017 at 2:11 PM ^
I'm a really big fan of Higdon's rushing style, good change of direction/speed and not afraid of some contact
August 10th, 2017 at 3:19 PM ^
Evans made me think "when is the last time I saw this?" (Fitz that one year)
Higdon made me feel nothing.
August 10th, 2017 at 2:08 PM ^
Despite reports that he might be our backup, Chris Evans won the Heisman in my NCAA 14 season this past week. 2,200 yards rushing and 1,300 yards receiving + 62 total TDs. Of course, that apparently happened in 2013.
August 10th, 2017 at 2:11 PM ^
Then it's settled. There is NO way that Harbaugh would not start a Hesiman winner, even if it was 2013.
August 10th, 2017 at 2:13 PM ^
August 10th, 2017 at 3:39 PM ^
I need to download the new roster. I just wish a new game would be made, one with the playoff, current uniforms, etc. I cannot stand playing in the BCS system on the game and hate the fact that Michigan is stuck with Adidas uniforms.
August 10th, 2017 at 3:33 PM ^
11-1? I'd clearly be thrilled with that. I like how he avoids picking which game is a loss. I assume he thinks it's OSU, but might be thinking, "11-1 with a loss to either one of these four teams."
August 10th, 2017 at 5:08 PM ^
August 11th, 2017 at 12:13 AM ^
I actually had the Reggie Bush thought after he exploded early last season. But then I actually looked at Reggie Bush footage again.
Reggie bush was a 4.3 guy with incredible lateral agility and burst. Chris Evans is a 4.6 guy with good lateral ability and burst, but he's not on the Reggie Bush level. He still has tons of potential, but Bush was a singular athlete in his day (more like Desmond Howard, Chris Warrick, and Percy Harvin, really). Evans isn't quite there.
Right now, to me, he seems like Tim Biakabatuka without the ability to carry guys on his back for 20 yards. Which is pretty good. But gaining the ability to go beast mode on guys would be a plus.
August 10th, 2017 at 5:51 PM ^