Courtney Avery will be available on Saturday
Joe Reynolds, too, though I think we assumed that already.Hoke: Courtney Avery will be available on Saturday
— Michigan Football (@umichfootball) September 4, 2013
Hoke: WR Joe Reynolds will play
— Michigan Football (@umichfootball) September 4, 2013
September 4th, 2013 at 12:29 PM ^
of this squad as of last week looks taken care of.
September 4th, 2013 at 12:30 PM ^
Last week I think we would've said Avery, but Jarrod turned in a pretty nice performance back there and he's got the size Courtney doesn't.
September 4th, 2013 at 12:32 PM ^
I agree. Wilson made a couple nice plays in run support and blew up that screen. There were a couple long completions on third downs though--not sure if any of those were on Wilson. Either way, it's good to have Avery back.
September 4th, 2013 at 12:53 PM ^
It might suck to do this as a senior, but I kind of want Avery to be our utility defensive back. He can play corner, free safety, or nickel corner. I would start Wilson in this game but give him kind of a short leash.
September 4th, 2013 at 1:37 PM ^
September 4th, 2013 at 12:33 PM ^
Also, just because he is available, doesn't mean he is 100%. My guess is Wilson starts, but Avery is there in case of a meltdown. Luckily, I have no faith in Rees to provide that meltdown.
September 4th, 2013 at 12:55 PM ^
I can't wait to see this on Saturday.
September 4th, 2013 at 3:15 PM ^
Kelly's staff has provided him with a new "visual aid" in the event of meltdown: The Happy BK face on a stick.
September 4th, 2013 at 1:01 PM ^
September 4th, 2013 at 3:22 PM ^
Rees has actually been decent against Mich
2011: 27/39, 315 yds, 3 TD, 2 INT
2012: 8/11, 115 yds, rush TD in relief of Golston
Dude ain't gonna win the Heisman, but he hasn't been bad.
September 4th, 2013 at 12:36 PM ^
Ah, so this is what depth looks like...
September 4th, 2013 at 12:38 PM ^
of people trying to fit their favorite player/commit/dude into a non-existent 3-deep, you just know we're getting close!
September 4th, 2013 at 1:21 PM ^
We have 5 starting safeties in Avery, Furman, Wilson, T. Gordon, and D. Thomas.
Time to bring GERG back and run a 3-3-5
But then again, with Godin, Q, Black, Heitzman, Wormley, Mario, "Little" Glasgow, Clark, and Taco maybe we should be running a 8-1-2.... but then there's Bolden, Morgan, Beyer, Ross III, Gedeon, C. Gordon for a 2-6-3.
Maybe a 8-6-5?
September 4th, 2013 at 2:07 PM ^
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September 4th, 2013 at 8:34 PM ^
You forgot about Dre....Ondre.
September 4th, 2013 at 12:37 PM ^
September 4th, 2013 at 12:41 PM ^
Rees is bad, but he's not THAT bad!
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September 4th, 2013 at 1:44 PM ^
September 4th, 2013 at 2:13 PM ^
I think he means 4-6 picks for Wilson on the year, not just in the ND game. That is perhaps an optimistic number given it has been a long time since any Michigan DB has gotten more than 3 picks in a season, but not out of the question.
September 4th, 2013 at 2:23 PM ^
Oh, he definitely did. And I was definitely joking around!
September 4th, 2013 at 2:35 PM ^
That whooshing sound you just heard was that comment going right over my head. But it more enlightening news it did prompt me to quickly check Michigan's interception history as listed on mgoblue.com. I was only able to find 2 guys in the 2000's who had more than 3 interceptions in a season: Warren had 4 in 2009 and Hall had 4 in 2005. That was actually surprisingly low to me. Hopefully this is an area we will see improvement in with an improved pass rush (hopefully).
September 4th, 2013 at 4:18 PM ^
It's tough to have more than 4 picks in a year, especially playing in a conference like ours that runs the ball a lot. Keep in mind, too, that if a team has a great CB, the opponents will likely avoid throwing his way for big parts of the game, limiting his chances at INTs. I remember watching M games when Marlin Jackson was playing corner because the opposing QB wouldn't hardly look at the WR he was covering. Marlin had very few stats that year - few INTs, few PBUs, few tackles - all because the guy he covered was essentially ignored. Which is way better than stats.
September 4th, 2013 at 12:44 PM ^
He would have had one last week had Countess's defense been a little worse.
September 4th, 2013 at 12:41 PM ^
Awesome to have him back. Avery starting vs ND would mean that we have a guy even better than Wilson, and have upgraded the position for the game. Avery backing up Wilson vs ND would mean that Wilson's performance vs Central was no fluke and we are in seriously good hands at safety. Sounds like a win-win to me!
September 4th, 2013 at 12:48 PM ^
At this point, I'd be very surprised if we lose.
September 4th, 2013 at 12:52 PM ^
It's just great to have the choices we have right now at this and other positions. I'm not expecting a blow out but after being at UTL two years ago I can't take another game like that. See you there!!!
September 4th, 2013 at 12:57 PM ^
Games like UTL I are great in retrospect, but I do not need the heart attack during the game.
September 4th, 2013 at 12:56 PM ^
Good to have Avery back in the mix. It'll nice to have those type of defenders against their passing attack.
September 4th, 2013 at 12:58 PM ^
I am more pumped to see Gordon replace Furman... but having Avery back will add to the depth...
September 4th, 2013 at 1:41 PM ^
September 4th, 2013 at 2:09 PM ^
He will be playing from everything I've heard thus far...
September 4th, 2013 at 1:00 PM ^
As somebody who reads more than I post wondering when the prediction thread was going out. Thanks
September 4th, 2013 at 1:05 PM ^
Regarding Avery, I think there was a story even as late as yesterday that said he was questionable, so this is excellent news as it means his recovery is ahead of schedule. Glad to see that Joe Reynolds is going to be fine as well.
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September 4th, 2013 at 1:14 PM ^
Everyone be careful of falling for coach speak. Avery may be back, well enough to start. He may be back, well enough to be a utility guy. Or he may be back, well enough to play if he's forced into action.
Just don't be shocked if you're expecting Avery on Saturday and don't really see him much.
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September 4th, 2013 at 1:24 PM ^
Good to hear. I guess you keep Wilson at the spot unless/until he blows up. Avery always felt like a bit of a stretch there anyway, and I'd rather have him available for other positions.
September 4th, 2013 at 1:37 PM ^
Avery can do whatever he wants. Thanks for the INT vs. OSU circa 2012. We will never forget for those of us who were students during a certain era of Michigan football.
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