Dee doesn't like the RB log jam?

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December 3rd, 2010 at 10:19 AM
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Dee doesn't like the RB log jam?

This is alabama's depth chart at RB per rivals

 

22 Mark Ingram | 5-10, 215, Jr., 2V
   3 Trent Richardson | 5-11, 224, So., 1V
 42 Eddie Lacy | 6-0, 212, Fr., RS
   6 Demetrius Goode | 5-9, 191, Jr., 1V

Ingram may jump to the pros, leaving Trent Richardson as the #1 guy.  And every batman needs a robin.

This is our depth chart w/out Dee

 

RB (6 + 2) J. Hayes F. Toussaint*
S. Hopkins		 M. Cox*
V. Smith
T. Jones		 M. Shaw

There are a lot of guys on this list, and Fred Jackson loves them all.

It is entirely possible he likes his chances at Alabama better

Also, it seems as if Alabama uses more a feature back offense whereas we use a ton of subs. 

This could have nothing to do with anything other than a kid making a decision on playing time. 

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December 3rd, 2010 at 10:36 AM | Thanks. (Score:1)
maizedandconfused
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This was informative.

 

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December 3rd, 2010 at 10:58 AM | Theres no way this is related (Score:1)
mmiicchhiiggaann
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Theres no way this is related to depth chart. How about the fact he would have to enroll here without knowing who is coach is. Whether he loves Michigan or not, why wouldn't he want to gurantee playing in a system he likes. Can't blame him at all.

December 3rd, 2010 at 11:48 AM | Wait, What? (Score:1)
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I didn't get that. Can you say it again?

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December 3rd, 2010 at 12:21 PM | Uh...So, if he likes the (Score:1)
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Uh...So, if he likes the spread so much why would he go to Alabama? And if he likes the pro-style offense that Saban runs, why wouldn't he stay here for Harbaugh? And how is committing to Bama a guarantee that you play in a system that he loves considering he could get cut if he doesn't perform his first year?

December 3rd, 2010 at 10:58 AM | Theres no way this is related (Score:1)
mmiicchhiiggaann
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Theres no way this is related to depth chart. How about the fact he would have to enroll here without knowing who is coach is. Whether he loves Michigan or not, why wouldn't he want to gurantee playing in a system he likes. Can't blame him at all.

December 3rd, 2010 at 11:45 AM | Alabama and guarantee all in one sentence. (Score:1)
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It just seems - odd. 

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When the winds of changes shift

December 3rd, 2010 at 11:50 AM | Oh, Okay (Score:1)
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Now I get it. Somehow it escaped me the first time. Thanks for clarifying.

 

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December 3rd, 2010 at 10:21 AM | So does that make him afraid (Score:1)
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So does that make him afraid of competition?

Sincerely,

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December 3rd, 2010 at 10:41 AM | If he is afraid of (Score:1)
goblueknight
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If he is afraid of competition... I don't want him on the roster.  I want guys that are willing to come in and know they have to fight for playing time and it just isn't going to be handed to you because a bunch of recruiting websites have you ranked as a top-ten back in the US.

December 3rd, 2010 at 10:21 AM | why? (Score:1)
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Nothing changed.

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December 3rd, 2010 at 10:23 AM | Justice Hayes? (sp?) (Score:1)
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We get that ND decommit.  I can't imagine he would be stressing over that though?

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December 3rd, 2010 at 11:27 AM | Hayes is playing slot at Michigan (Score:1)
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So probably not that.

I would say its a combo of:

1) Coaching uncertainty

2) Losing the last two games pretty badly

3) (You know how we wanted Dee to help snake oil HaHa) We got snake oiled by Saban and HaHa.

I don't blame Dee for anything if bama is his choice, that's just how recruiting goes.

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December 3rd, 2010 at 10:23 AM | He'll just be another running (Score:1)
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He'll just be another running back named Demetrius to them though.

Let's eat Grandpa.

December 3rd, 2010 at 10:25 AM | Hart Attack (Score:1)
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Looks like I'll have to wait even longer to yell "Hart Attack" when we  have a good run.  Granted I do it now when Shaw gets the ball for some reason.

"A flute with no holes is not a flute. A donut with no hole is a danish"

December 3rd, 2010 at 10:48 AM | nevermind (Score:1)
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this wasn't useful

December 3rd, 2010 at 11:00 AM | irony (Score:1)
Cosmic Blue
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is making a useless post to point out how useless someones post is.

i'm also at fault tho, so... is there a good way to do this that isnt hypocritical?

December 3rd, 2010 at 10:24 AM | Is this necessary (Score:1)
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Dee will play wherever he goes.  He's a great talent.  I don't think the depth chart was a huge deciding factor.

All I know is... 2012 in Dallas, Dee will be their starting RB.

December 3rd, 2010 at 10:27 AM | Hayes isn't a RB (Score:1)
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and the rest haven't proven themselves yet.  Dee isn't worried about the competition.  I think he may want to know who his coach is going to be and if Brandon holds to his timeline that may be impossible.  Really stupid post!

December 3rd, 2010 at 10:28 AM | Let's hope he keeps his commit (Score:1)
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Chances are that he would be the opening game starter vs Western Michigan next year

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December 3rd, 2010 at 10:35 AM | What you have just typed (Score:1)
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What you have just typed here is stupid.

or uh, Duder, or El Duderino if you're not into the whole brevity thing.

December 3rd, 2010 at 11:04 AM | It's ok though. You can come (Score:1)
His Dudeness
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It's ok though. You can come back later long after this thread is buried and write something really fucking stupid and classless to make yourself feel better because you are a very small person.

or uh, Duder, or El Duderino if you're not into the whole brevity thing.

December 3rd, 2010 at 10:30 AM | He wanted to play for RR in (Score:1)
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He wanted to play for RR in the RR offense and doesn't want to play for another coach or for a program that shits all over the coach he likes...  why is that so hard to understand?

Go Blue!

December 3rd, 2010 at 10:41 AM | Uhhh, because it is not what (Score:1)
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Uhhh, because it is not what he said. As stated on other threads, he feels that he can play in any offense and the coach here would not matter. He liked Michigan for the academics and he felt at home because Ricardo and his family are here. He never said he only wanted to play for RR and only his system. I wish him the best of luck wherever he goes. We will move on. Losing 1 recruit, no matter the talent level, will not make or break us.

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December 3rd, 2010 at 12:38 PM | losing 1 wont but... (Score:1)
Cosmic Blue
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1+1+1+1*... etc. leads to things like the decimated defense

December 3rd, 2010 at 10:59 AM | if this is the case (Score:1)
Hoke_Floats
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then he will jump back on the bandwagon on Jan. 2nd after we post 50+ points on our bowl opponent and DB's heart goes pitter patter for the spread and RR

December 3rd, 2010 at 11:25 AM | Any you know he won't?  I (Score:1)
ChasingRabbits
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Any you know he won't?  I agree, which is why I am not getting worked up over Dee and what he says or does right now and am more interested in what DB is doing and saying.  If he does the right thing all will be well and if he doesn't, well we will all live with the results.

As far as academics go, Of cours Dee "said" competition doesn't matter, Academics are #1 yada yada yada...  thats what all recruits say, even the ones that go to OSU.  Its lip serice because it sounds good.  They read what we say, what other recruits say, the reaction to all the sound bites and then they just say the same things that get the good reactions.  I can't be the only one that understood that Dee wanted to be the next Slanton/Devine no matter what his quotes were...  can I ? 

Go Blue!

December 3rd, 2010 at 10:32 AM | It wouldn't surprise me if (Score:1)
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It wouldn't surprise me if Alabama used the commitment of Justice Hayes and the pursuit of Rawls as leverage but our coaches should be able to clear that up in a hurry. I don't think Dee is afraid of competition - the kid just dominated Florida HS Football.

He'd be a contender for carries next year and I imagine the front-runner every year after that if he stayed healthy (no he's not personally known for injuries but all Michigan RBs are for some reason)

December 3rd, 2010 at 10:34 AM | Dee Hart isn't afraid of (Score:1)
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Dee Hart isn't afraid of competition from the guys committed/on our roster.

And if he is, we only need to show him the production from Vincent Smith and Michael Shaw to convince him that he could be an upgrade.

It's not about the depth chart.

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December 3rd, 2010 at 10:43 AM | competition v. playing time (Score:1)
Hoke_Floats
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we used a ton of subs last year, lot of guys shuttling in and out

maybe he wanted to be a guy who got 20+ carries consistently

denard had 245 att

v. smith 129

shaw 71

(I know there were injuries)

December 3rd, 2010 at 10:53 AM | I'm not going to argue that (Score:1)
Magnus
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I'm not going to argue that our deployment of running backs was intelligent.

However, seeing that neither Smith nor Shaw was very effective, I think there's room for a 20-carry guy, especially because Denard SHOULDN'T be running the ball 20 times a game, on average.

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December 3rd, 2010 at 11:06 AM | Yeah I have to agree with (Score:1)
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Yeah I have to agree with magnus, our guys just weren't effective enough to remove Denard from carrying the ball 20+ times in some cases. I think that will definitely change next year whether Dee Hart is in the stable or not, but I doubt that would be a reason for his decommit.

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December 3rd, 2010 at 10:44 AM | Hey Now!! (Score:1)
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Just when our rehabilition process to settle you down and agree that Vinnie is effective was nearing its final stages, we have this setback

LOL

Yeah, Dee Hart isnt afraid of anything. He's a kid. Having second thoughts about his one choice for a college. I was just going to study, and I changed my mind on college about a dozen times as a HS senior. Cant imagine having all the options the football players.

I couldnt bring myself to jump in the main thread on this topic, but I'm with you on this that it sucks, but its not the end of the world. Hardly. Still, for old times sake, can I get a little 'no worries, we only lost our fourth string running back'

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December 3rd, 2010 at 10:50 AM | Well, I almost called people (Score:1)
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Well, I almost called people "pussies" in another thread for their reactions, but I refrained.  I think that's a step in the right direction.

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December 3rd, 2010 at 11:25 AM | Yeah I agree, while this was (Score:1)
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Yeah I agree, while this was a little disheartening to read this morning, life moves on. I wish Dee luck where ever he ends up but I would love to see him in a winged helmet. 

“What the mind can conceive, the mind can achieve and those who stay will be champions.” - Bo 

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December 3rd, 2010 at 10:34 AM | (No subject) (Score:1)
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or uh, Duder, or El Duderino if you're not into the whole brevity thing.

December 3rd, 2010 at 10:43 AM | Maybe he just wants to be on (Score:1)
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Maybe he just wants to be on a team that has a shot at the NC?

December 3rd, 2010 at 10:46 AM | I really want Dee Hart to say (Score:1)
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I really want Dee Hart to say committed to Michigan, but things happen.  That said, I'm really pumped up about our backs... to start the season, I thought this was our best position, and I may have been wrong, but i also think they underachieved.   I will still expect big things from this group next year. 

Vince Smith came around, he wasn't a home run threat per se, but he was solid.  Hopkins has a promising future if we use him well.  Two if's for Touissant... IF he can stay healthy, and IF he can live up to half the hype... we will all be pleased.

Touchdown Michigan!

December 3rd, 2010 at 12:16 PM | its not the end of the world (Score:1)
Don
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I think we should be just as concerned about the impact of the current situation on our defensive recruits, such as Walls and Frost.


December 3rd, 2010 at 1:00 PM | Bama OC is up for HC jobs as (Score:1)
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Bama OC is up for HC jobs as well, so hope he doesn't think we is staying around.

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