Craig Roh Appreciation Thread
What a great kid. My favorite players are always those who outwardly show love for the University above all else.
What type of career arc will he have? I always see him referred to as an OLB, but from my limited football knowledge he looks like he's been playing DE on pretty much every play, save for the PBU against Iowa in the endzone. I think the coaches said they want to keep him at his current weight instead of bulking to fill Graham's spot, but he hasn't played much coverage anyway.
November 10th, 2009 at 2:42 PM ^
Roh has been a very good player and offers lots of hope for the future on defense, but this thread wouldn't have anything to do with the fact you just learned his dad reads the site, would it?
November 10th, 2009 at 2:48 PM ^
It is great for intelligent posters to give insights that talk about strategy, what is working and what is not. However, emotional reactions calling for the heads of coaches and players will do nothing but destroy this program.
fred says nothing about emotional reactions praising his son. carry on.
November 10th, 2009 at 2:48 PM ^
If he knew that then he would have created a diary
November 10th, 2009 at 2:51 PM ^
now that you mention it, i notice that he does in fact read this site.
also, has anybody made the C.Roh-Magnon eyebrows joke yet?
November 10th, 2009 at 2:48 PM ^
where he lined up at middle linebacker, and subsequently dropped back into coverage. Not sure what this indicates. I can only speculate.
November 10th, 2009 at 2:48 PM ^
I appreciate Craig Roh, he is really good at football.
November 10th, 2009 at 2:54 PM ^
While I'm sure Brandon Graham will leave a monumental hole on the D line next year, I seriously hope the plan is to beef up Roh, make him a full time DE to replace Graham and have someone else play his tweener position.
November 10th, 2009 at 3:04 PM ^
Where did you hear the coaches want to keep him at his current weight. I've only heard they're excited about when he adds weight and gets quicker and faster how much better he'll be. It's an honest question on where you heard that.
November 10th, 2009 at 3:05 PM ^
I seem to remember seeing Roh drop back in coverage one game, where he deflected a pass in the end zone...i know it was an away again, i want to say iowa? anyone wanna help me out?
November 10th, 2009 at 3:08 PM ^
Maybe against ND. I think it was one of the games in September.
November 10th, 2009 at 3:49 PM ^
Iowa, I think.
November 10th, 2009 at 5:00 PM ^
He did it against Iowa. Hell of a play. I was surprised to see Roh that deep in coverage.
November 10th, 2009 at 3:08 PM ^
The best thing about Craig is his level head and attitude. The rest of our players would do good to emulate him.
November 10th, 2009 at 3:10 PM ^
love the eyebrows, lol. how about a craig roh's dad appreciation thread. hes stood up for rich rod in a public forum twice now.
November 10th, 2009 at 3:29 PM ^
Craig Roh's dad is awesome.
November 10th, 2009 at 3:13 PM ^
as early as Western, I believe. He also occasionally lines up between the tackles in a two-point stance which, I imagine, also lends itself to getting back to cover.
November 10th, 2009 at 3:26 PM ^
(Narrowed to underclassmen otherwise we'll just be appreciating Graham and Minor)
#1: Martavious Odoms -- all heart
#2: Craig Roh -- likely to be an absolute beast with Dhani Jones-like brain. Loyalty unquestionable.
#3: Mike Martin -- see Odoms.
#4: Tate Forcier -- yeah, I know, he's been having a tough time recently. I don't care.
#5: Vincent Smith -- all in due time
#6: Denard Robinson -- we will be rewarded for his patience.
November 10th, 2009 at 6:10 PM ^
I disagree about Odoms - he is not all heart. Guts and balls of steel are also involved here.
November 10th, 2009 at 3:28 PM ^
The defensive line has a bright future ahead of it with Roh, Martin, Campbell, and Van Bergen. There will be a ton of experience by the time Martin and Van Bergen are seniors.
November 10th, 2009 at 3:31 PM ^
Please stress upon your son the importance, neigh, the necessity of earning his degree ...
.. and, you know, not leaving after three years for the NFL.
Please?
November 10th, 2009 at 3:48 PM ^
It could be that they're using Roh in a zone blitzing scheme with Mouton and Ezeh. They're both athletic and disruptive if they do find the guy carrying the ball and Craig is quick enough to cover a RB or TE but albeit I'm not sure how effective that coverage would be.
It does serve the purpose of another look that hopefully catches the QB off guard enough to blow up into a turnover. I hope we can use our new speedier LB recruits as missles into the backfield using the same scheme. Only thing we need is a ball hawking safety to roam around and pick off errant passes.
EDIT*: Has anyone heard anything about LaLota and if he will be a decent fill-in for the strongside DE spot?
November 10th, 2009 at 4:13 PM ^
I second the notion on Roh and Smith... probably my favorite d an o players heading forward.
Especially Smith, love him.
November 10th, 2009 at 5:48 PM ^
...in attitude, approach, work ethic I'm seeing Mark Messner. Can see his fourth year bringing a championship (at least Rose Bowl, possibly NC) and he being the rock on which the defense sits.
Go Blue!
November 10th, 2009 at 5:48 PM ^
I was very excited when he signed with us. I can't believe how well he is playing for a true freshman and think if he continues on his current trajectory he will be an all-american and an NFL stud before he is done.
November 10th, 2009 at 6:39 PM ^
In a post a few weeks ago about "which player would you take in a B10 fantasy draft #1?" I said Craig Roh.
He's a Frosh DE who plays like a Junior. In three years he will be the best defensive player in the B10 - mark my words.
Ask yourself this - is there another player on our team that could leave and hurt us the most for 2-3 years? I say no. Mike Martin would be my second choice and third would be Tate (only because of Gardner coming in / having Denard).
November 10th, 2009 at 7:19 PM ^
after a year or two in the S&C program. He's already made an impact as a true freshman, and he's only going to get better.
November 10th, 2009 at 8:04 PM ^
Roh, RVB, and Martin are all studs. I am excited about what the Dline will do the next few years. If these guys can get a decent back 7 behind them, they will be an elite group.
November 10th, 2009 at 9:30 PM ^
To one Craig "Death" Roh
You deserve a haiku thread
Devoted to you
November 10th, 2009 at 10:46 PM ^
I do a little dance when Roh does something sweet and it goes a little something like this.
Step 1) raise my right arm in the air and bring it down in a violent swinging chopping motion while stepping forward with my left leg and yelling "death"
step 2) do the same as step 1 except I use my left arm, step forward with my right leg and yell "roh"
step 3) raise both my arms in the air at the same time and cross them at the middle of the forearm making an X.
Step 4) swing both arms down to their respective sides in the same violent chopping motion while thrusting my hips forward, tilting my head back and yelling "motherfucker"
step 5) rinse, wash and repeat
November 11th, 2009 at 1:12 AM ^
DEATH ROH is going to be in full force by his junior year.