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Denard Tribute
July 19th, 2012 at 10:02 AM
#1
Denard Tribute
July 19th, 2012 at 10:03 AM
#2
Am I missing something?
Am I missing something?
July 19th, 2012 at 10:05 AM
#3
Yeah, embed doesn't work on the first post
I added a link
July 19th, 2012 at 10:50 AM
#4
Gotcha. Changed my down to an
Gotcha. Changed my down to an up. Nice work
July 19th, 2012 at 10:24 AM
#5
Is it ok that I cried a
Is it ok that I cried a little? He may not be the best to ever don the winged helmet, but it's a pretty safe bet that we'll never see a highlight reel (or a smile) like his again.
July 19th, 2012 at 10:42 AM
#6
Incorrect statement
"He may not be the best to ever don the winged helmet"
That will be proven false, after this season.
July 19th, 2012 at 11:57 AM
#7
Not so fast!
If he has kids one day they could be future Michigan players! Dilithium Jr. anyone?!
July 19th, 2012 at 3:13 PM
#8
totally understandable
i nearly welled up when van bergen tells denard he's a legend
July 19th, 2012 at 10:26 AM
#9
Obligatory
July 19th, 2012 at 10:29 AM
#10
My favorite Denard moment:
My favorite Denard moment: His first college play. I was in the stands, and think, "Fuck, he dropped the ball..." Only for him to introduce himself to the world in a most spectacular way. He may be my favorite Michigan player ever.
July 19th, 2012 at 12:23 PM
#11
I was sitting in the opposite
I was sitting in the opposite endzone (I was still in high school in 2009...) for that WMU game. I'll always remember the "Rich Rod-riguez!" chants and perhaps the most memorable play in my lifetime. We're all truly blessed to have witnessed the Shoelace era.
July 19th, 2012 at 10:31 AM
#12
Thanks
This was exactly what I needed to get me through the conference call I'm on...... Damn is he fun to watch, and I can't wait to board that plane for Dallas in a few weeks!
July 19th, 2012 at 11:06 AM
#13
Agreed
Loved having all the audio calls. Really added to the video
July 19th, 2012 at 12:04 PM
#14
You don't like RAWK?
That's unpossible.
July 19th, 2012 at 10:32 AM
#15
Great vid. I've never seen
Great vid. I've never seen that recruiting vid before, you can tell how camera shy he was, he's really matured here. Without a doubt my favorite player ever.
Also, I can't get over how much I love this line: "at the 50, and they'll never catch him." Just a perfect example of how much of a beast he truly is. When's the last time we could say that about a Michigan player? Hell, when's the last time anybody could say that about a quarterback?
July 19th, 2012 at 10:55 AM
#16
Greatest announcing lines
The "they'll never catch him" line is definitely one of my favorite announcing lines. It's up there with "touchdown Manningham!" and "hello Heisman!"
July 19th, 2012 at 12:00 PM
#17
That wasn't even my favorite part of that...
what about "shoelaces flopping in the wind"
July 19th, 2012 at 1:01 PM
#18
My list also has this:
"They left him ALONE!" (in re: Jeremy Gallon)
July 19th, 2012 at 12:53 PM
#19
You know Denard's fast when
You know Denard's fast when Frank has to say 40, 30, 20, 10, Touchdown!
...Denard runs in increments of 10 yards rather than everybody else in the world who run in increments of 5.
July 19th, 2012 at 10:32 AM
#20
Amazing
WOW. What a great video. What a great kid. What a great player. What a great...
MICHIGAN MAN.
Hail to the Victors. Go Blue! Beat 'Bama!
July 19th, 2012 at 10:49 AM
#21
Great video.
Though I have a
Great video.
Though I have a feeling there will need to be another one after this season, and it will be a bit longer.
July 19th, 2012 at 10:49 AM
#22
Dam...... Gonna miss him
Dam...... Gonna miss him
July 19th, 2012 at 10:54 AM
#23
2012, here we come.
2012, here we come.
July 19th, 2012 at 10:55 AM
#24
Great collection of clips
Love the kid.
...and I never get tired of hearing Brent Musberger tell us that the throwback to Vincent Smith is "one of the plays they practice". Damn, if we only practiced some other plays, just think how good we would be.
July 19th, 2012 at 12:17 PM
#25
As much shit at Musberger
As much shit at Musberger get's I get the chills every time I hear "THEY LEFT HIM ALONE!!!" on Gallon's catch.
July 19th, 2012 at 10:56 AM
#26
Excellent Tribute
This is an excellent tribute - I had a grin on my face for the entire 14:31 run time, and it was just the thing I needed after a long morning of listening to people ask me why their jobs weren't done 15 minutes ago.
It did make me think, of course, how much I will miss this electric presence after this year. Every game I have attended during his time here to date, I have just thought, "Damn, this is fun...and he's on my team." every time the jets kick in and he finds himself in a different ZIP code compared to the nearest defender.
July 19th, 2012 at 10:57 AM
#27
Good man, that Denard.
When
Good man, that Denard.
When I make player tributes, I like to keep them between 10-13 minutes. But that's going to be a difficult task when Denard's Michigan career is over. He's got enough highlights to make an hour long video.
July 19th, 2012 at 7:57 PM
#28
Heard it here first folks.
Heard it here first folks. Hour long wolverine historian video is in the works. I can't wait.
July 19th, 2012 at 11:01 AM
#29
Good stuff
Man football season needs to get here quickly. Tough time of year sportswise....getting closer to kickoff every minute!!
July 19th, 2012 at 11:17 AM
#30
Great Video
Awesome-After 40 years of being a Michigan fan, Dernard is hands down my favorite. Not only for his football skills, but how he handles himself, his charisma, his demeanor, his love for the game , his teammates and the university. Nothing is scripted. And don't forget him being a fan and supporting the other sports. You've never seen this all rolled into one superstar. But, he's not done eating. I think we're going to see one of the most amazing years in Michigan football and college football that a player has. Go Blue
July 19th, 2012 at 11:35 AM
#31
Sing
We need to decide on a song, and don't need to think about it until then, but this song must be sung to Denard by the Michigan Stadium crowd as he leaves the field for the last time.
That should then become a tradition that we sing to all the seniors as they leave at the last home game of the season.
July 19th, 2012 at 11:39 AM
#32
Well done.
My favorite part: Molk at 09:15 telling Denard, "You just became a legend."
Damn straight.
July 19th, 2012 at 12:04 PM
#33
I thought that was RVB?
Regardless, I missed that if it was in other videos. There are some great clips in there.
July 19th, 2012 at 12:19 PM
#34
It was RVB, but point well
It was RVB, but point well taken.
July 19th, 2012 at 2:42 PM
#35
Ahh, crap.
In my haste, I somehow mistook RVB for Molk. I'll go watch several games and interviews as pennance.
July 19th, 2012 at 11:49 AM
#36
It's been a privilege to root
It's been a privilege to root for this kid.
July 19th, 2012 at 11:57 AM
#37
Tear, Tear
I think we can all agree its going to be sad to see Denard leave! Although i have a feeling there is more to come! Denard 2.0
July 19th, 2012 at 12:08 PM
#38
No sound at work. Can't wait
No sound at work. Can't wait to get home and watch this.
July 19th, 2012 at 12:11 PM
#39
Credit
So much credit to his parents and family -- what a fine young man. Also massive props to Rich Rod and his staff for finding Denard.
Denard is a legend, and his legacy will only grow. Go Blue!!
July 19th, 2012 at 12:20 PM
#40
Damn, who's cutting onions up
Damn, who's cutting onions up in this piece? Oh...nobody. Uh...uh...damn allergies!
July 19th, 2012 at 12:30 PM
#41
End of the Sugar bowl
Obviously all of the runs and touchdowns and such are fantastic, but I think my favorite part of that video is Denard running around with such pure unadulterated joy after the Sugar Bowl win. Not only is he an incredible player, the likes of which we may never see again in a winged helmet, but his joy and love for football, his university, and his teammates is what makes me proud that he plays for Michigan.
July 19th, 2012 at 1:02 PM
#42
I NEED BANDAIDS
My face cracked in half grinning during the UTL series.
July 19th, 2012 at 1:38 PM
#43
It has been amazing to watch
It has been amazing to watch him grow as a player, and a person. We gotta enjoy this year because there will never be another person with his personality walking through those doors at Schembechler hall. It's going to be magical.
July 19th, 2012 at 1:18 PM
#44
A Michigan legend for sure....
Not only will his accomplishments on the football field earn him that recognition but it's his character and demeanor as well that truly exemplifies it! Awesome tribute! Makes me excited for some Michigan football!! Go Blue!!! and Go Denard!!! :)
July 19th, 2012 at 1:21 PM
#45
Youtube is blocked at work
Youtube is blocked at work and I'm glad I came home to watch this one! Nice job. Me hungry for more denad highlights in 2012!
July 19th, 2012 at 3:23 PM
#46
Denard sounds like Theo
Denard sounds like Theo Huckstable.
July 19th, 2012 at 3:45 PM
#47
Awesome video. Guess I have
Awesome video. Guess I have to wait a little while to post mine because it's not nearly as good as this one. It's gonna be sad to see him finish up his time at Michigan.
July 19th, 2012 at 3:48 PM
#48
Michigan Man
He is the definition of what a Michigan Man is. Absolutely love seeing him supporting Michigan athletics and that smile is just amazing.
July 19th, 2012 at 5:03 PM
#49
nice video... cant believe
nice video... cant believe denard will be a senior already lol. I have been looking for a good copy of denard's frosh year vs eastern michigan game?
July 19th, 2012 at 5:49 PM
#50
That video was awesome
but it
That video was awesome
but it reminded me of how miserable I was for the whole richrod era. I had buried that deep in the back of my brain so nicely before that
July 19th, 2012 at 5:56 PM
#51
Aren't you just happy after watching that?
Denard makes me smile!
Go Blue!
July 19th, 2012 at 6:13 PM
#52
Great video. Excellent music
Great video. Excellent music selection.
July 20th, 2012 at 2:57 PM
#53
Great vid!
Great vid!
July 21st, 2012 at 11:04 AM
#54
I'm going to enjoy this year
I'm going to enjoy this year as much as possible... It's far too soon to see his career end at UM. He's a special player and a special person. Thank you for the great work on the video! It gave me chills...
July 22nd, 2012 at 3:38 PM
#55
aMAIZEing
Great job on the video. Like others, I think a tear was shed. Denard will be missed in the Maize and Blue uniform...but lucky for us it will be in his blood! We still have another year to watch him wear the winged helmet...another year to see more
highlights...another year to see him lead our beloved MICHIGAN WOLVERINES! Rich Rod did at least one thing right while at Michigan.
July 21st, 2012 at 10:37 PM
#56
Can't wait to see this video
Can't wait to see this video after 2012 is added. Beautiful.
July 22nd, 2012 at 2:23 PM
#57
Thanks everyone.
Thank you to whoever posted the video over here. Glad you all enjoyed it.
