CTK Day 13: SCRIMMAGE HIGHLIGHTS

I think DG is on the verge of greatness - he could be in the draft next year......but that is enough optimism.....so here goes some overreaction

OMG we will not win a game - our defense can't stop the pass!  We're gonna get killed.  Also, no pass rush......

 

Now I feel better - have a great day

The best part was the guy yelling "Dileo!" after Dileo's catch at around 2:20. I just coudn't tell if it was a victory roar or if he was yelling in excitement over being able to see Dileo again, as Dileo clearly just appeared in that hole after removing his invisibility cloak (it's the only possible explananation for a guy finding a hole that big in one of Swag Mattison's defenses).

The one where Avery got pressure on Gardner.

Please, DO NOT EVER PUSH DOWN DEVIN IN A SCRIMMAGE.  Never!

At some point during the season Devin will be running with the ball and will have a wide-open path to the end zone in front of him, but will be caught from behind. 15 seconds after that you'll see posts on MGoBlog by people wishing that Denard was still QB.

The only thing I have to say about the video is this:  Go Blue!!

Not much to say from these highlights except that Justice Hayes is apparently the only player to have earned the right to have his name on the back of his jersey.  

I also muttered "nice play Demens" when a screen was all busted up by #25, then quickly realized that I was Dymonte'd.

 

Hoke needs to stop recruiting 5 star running backs. All they do is show up as freshman at their weight thy played at in high school.

/s

That cut by Touissant around the edge against Thomas Gordon (i believe) was one of the prettiest things I've ever seen him do. Nice fake.

Also, in every scrimmage highlight they've released over the past 2-3 years, I never see Hayes get more than 2 yards in either direction running. However, I understand they don't show you every play or blocking and etc, I did like what I saw out of his receiving game. Seems like it would be a nice fit as a passing down back

Another number I saw a handful of times in the middle of the action is 96, and I had to look up who that is. It's Ryan Glasgow, Graham's younger brother. It looks like he might be getting some PT on the line this year. Although he's a walk on, he's 6'4" 300.

In regards to the O-line and the running game. The coaches are still trying to find the top 5 combination and said so going into the scrimmage. They sure don't want to put anything out there in the public at this time. Mattison seems to be further along with the defensive line up which is usually the case at this time of year. Offenses need to work together and get in-sync as a group, especially the line. So, Gardner made some nice throws and used his legs to keep plays alive. No shocker there. Reynolds was on the receiving end of some of the throws. Fitz looked like the #1 back he said he would be. Obviously, the staff wanted to reinforce that message. They've talked about Chesson and Darbo and this time Jehu got the spotlight. They do want opponents to think that we have multiple weapons at receiver and there is no point showing what Gallon can do. We've all seen that. They showed a play with Green to prove he's healthy and expected to be ready for the first game. They choose a run by Deveon to give opponents something to think about. Michigan has quality depth at RB with these two freshman. New faces, new weapons. You show Dymonte blowing up a play to give your opponents something to fear. Another new face that may make an impact. Don't show your pass rush. You've already made it clear it is a point of emphasis for the season. You show hitting and swarming to the ball with speed. You want to send that message. These aren't randomly chosen highlights and the coaches know once they hit the interwebs, everyone will be watching. So, it's propaganda, not a highlight film for the fans.

While this is just a scrimmage... there is no denying that Devin made some really nice throws.  One exception, though, was that ill advised desperation heave resulting from having Avery in his face.  In a game that's probably intentional grounding.  Yeah, I know.  Blah blah scrimmage blah. Still not a great decision. 

EDIT:  On second thought, it looks like he got outside the pocket before throwing, so forget all of that.  Devin for Heisman. 

What I gathered from the brief video of the scrimmage:

 

The coaches don't want us or anyone else to know anything of importance about this team.