Countdown to Kickoff Day 23: Drew Dileo
http://www.mgoblue.com/allaccess/?media=396233
Call me crazy, but D Green walking behind him at around the :45 mark? Can we assume (hope) that Dileo would only be doing this interview once practice was completed? Anyway, love what Dileo brings to the table and am sure Gardner loves knowing that if he gives him a chance, he is hauling it in.
From previous interviews it seems like these were filmed a few days before they air (for example: the Countess one had the same clips as the practice video the day before). So don't make any Green conclusions from the vid.
August 8th, 2013 at 12:45 PM ^
Didn't any of you ever go to training camps? Even my senior year in college, when I was in peak physical condition, I looked like a cripple on day three.
is definitely walking with softly, however I wouldn't say that video is anything telling. He's WALKING, it's not like they are carrying him off the field.
exactly my thought, walking off, unassisted with no trainers in sight.
some big linemen pushed him down in the line at dinner?
August 8th, 2013 at 10:03 AM ^
I think this is the first time we've heard from Dileo since the "white reciever" press conference.
So why hasn't anyone mentioned NORFLEET yet!?!?
August 8th, 2013 at 10:00 AM ^
August 8th, 2013 at 10:10 AM ^
I'm assuming you didn't watch the video in which he makes two catches
August 8th, 2013 at 10:25 AM ^
August 8th, 2013 at 10:37 AM ^
You mean I, a slow white guy, can look like Calvin Johnson as long as no one is there to hit me?! I highly doubt that.
August 8th, 2013 at 10:44 AM ^
Seeing Dileo catch all those passes against MSU never gets old.
August 8th, 2013 at 10:11 AM ^
No offense to Dileo but I thought CTK was doing highlights today.
August 8th, 2013 at 10:28 AM ^
August 8th, 2013 at 10:41 AM ^
players. Runs great routes. Has excellent hands. Can take the tough hits. And he often comes up with a big play when the offense needs it. It's always great to see a guy who comes in with not much fanfare or hype and turn into a major contributor to the team. I'm looking forward to him having a big year for us.
August 8th, 2013 at 10:55 AM ^
Last year, Drew Dileo was targeted 31 times and caught 20 passes, good for a 64.5% hit percentage. Between him and Gallon, we get the most sure-handed receivers back in terms of hit percentage, which bodes quite well for the frighteningly efficient offense that I think Borges wants to run.
Someone mentioned his great performance in the MSU game, but I still grin when I think of that 3rd and 17 against Minnesota last year. Between Gardner's footwork and Dileo's ability to hide in plain sight, something was made from nothing and that game turned around very quickly.
August 8th, 2013 at 11:05 AM ^
works his ass off and produces. And I love the GO BLUE at the end.
PUMPED
August 8th, 2013 at 12:17 PM ^
You are crazy.
August 8th, 2013 at 12:24 PM ^
August 8th, 2013 at 12:54 PM ^
Drew Dileo will make some kind of play that saves our season and wins a game. He's just that kind of player.
You knew Kovacs (yes, racist for the slow, white, crafty, smart player comparison) was going to come up with that big 4th and 1 stop. Dileo is the same type of player.
A key 3rd down conversion, placing a bad snap, SOMETHING...he's going to do something that people will remember 10 years from now and cherish him for.
He reminds me of John Kolesar because he has the attitude, desire and belief that he can make any play happen, and is so clutch.
The smurfette triumvirate of Dileo, Gallon and Norfleet will provide plenty of highlights this season. Some think Michigan has a bunch of question marks at receiver. Not so. This is going to a be a major impact group and I expect Dileo to become a regular target of Devin Gardner.
I became a fan of Dileo when he caught the fourth quarter third down pass in 2011 against OSU and saved the drive. That was the first big game must catch he made. Then there was the catch he made against MSU to set up the winning field goal last year. He is tough and makes clutch receptions in big games. He's one of my favorites on this team. I also like his understated southern drawl.