Depth Chart posted on Rivals (free)
August 31st, 2009 at 2:23 PM ^
So we only have two senior starters on defense and four on offense? That bodes well for the future.
August 31st, 2009 at 2:26 PM ^
the underclassmen starters need to grow up quick. we need to win games this year. its the best way to respond to all this outside bs.
August 31st, 2009 at 2:34 PM ^
Agreed, but you are not taking into consideration whether or not Schilling leaves after this year. I personally think he will stick around, but if he decides to leave, there would be a large chunk of our offensive line leaving. I am not as worried with all of the young guys on the 2 deep. Thoughts?
August 31st, 2009 at 2:46 PM ^
Unless he has a monster year or really gives up on football, I can't see why he'd leave. Unless I'm missing something here.
August 31st, 2009 at 2:34 PM ^
2 senior starters, we only have 2 scholarship seniors on defense period.
August 31st, 2009 at 2:25 PM ^
The defense really is thin. Lets pray for no injuries this season and all will be well!
August 31st, 2009 at 2:31 PM ^
What surprised me the most was Will Heininger at 2nd string DE. Where did he come from?
August 31st, 2009 at 2:43 PM ^
I'm really disappointed that George Morales isn't the starting long snapper.
August 31st, 2009 at 2:43 PM ^
thought that he was projected to get playing time at defensive end according to rich rod about a week and a half ago
August 31st, 2009 at 3:04 PM ^
Roh will get significant time as Herron's back-up. He could start down the line depending on his and Herron's play/health/etc.
August 31st, 2009 at 3:12 PM ^
He's a deathbacker, homey.
August 31st, 2009 at 2:44 PM ^
His depth chart position doesn't match up to what we were hearing about him in the spring.
August 31st, 2009 at 2:53 PM ^
couple interesting things to note:
1.kelvin grady is the 2nd slot behind odoms (ahead of roundtree and t. robinson) - glad to see hes succeeding in the system
2. kevin koger and martell webb are both listed as potential starters - with the potential that koger showed last yr, I expect the winner of this competition will be extremely effective this yr. (i expect both to get significant pt)
3. no hints at qb
4. Vincent Smith is listed as even with Carlos Brown, and ahead of Michael Shaw. Smith might get more carries than Shaw because he is more of a shifty, change of pase back. But I think brown will certainly be the number two, and if he or Minor went down with an injury, Shaw would jump Smith on the depth chart. (I expect shaw and cox to be the primary two backs next yr, with smith again as shifty change of pace back.)
5. Who the hell is Will Heininger...plz dont respond with: hes our backup DE
6. Will Campbell is 3rd on the chart at NT. (it probably unlikely but I would love for him to be able to redshirt.) Cross your fingers for Sagesse to perform well and Martin to stay healthy.
7. Craig Roh is 2nd at the quick position (behind herron and ahead of watson). 99.9% chance he doesnt redshirt, unless its a medical redshirt. Lalota on the other hand is a more than likely redshirt candidate.
8. Kevin Leach is 2nd on the WLB chart (ahead of Brandon Smith). Smith was a serious recuirt, is his lack of speed holding him back?
9. Mike Williams slotted as the #1 FS
August 31st, 2009 at 3:14 PM ^
Does anyone know if Minor has been practicing lately? Is there a chance that Brown starts on Saturday?
August 31st, 2009 at 3:21 PM ^
Read a blurb this morning (i think on rivals) that he will practice today or tomorrow and there should be no problem with him starting Saturday.
August 31st, 2009 at 3:30 PM ^
Minor's been pretty limited lately but he'll be practicing this week and good to go on Saturday.
And Smith is still learning linebacker..
August 31st, 2009 at 3:17 PM ^
So does this imply that Tate Forcier will in fact start vs. Western, then?
August 31st, 2009 at 4:32 PM ^
It looked like any position where guys were even (player A or player B) were just listed in order of jersey number.
August 31st, 2009 at 4:53 PM ^
Maybe I'm reading the depth chart incorrectly, but it looks like that is not the case with Mealer/Barnum, Koger/Webb, Brown/Smith, the kickers, or the long snappers. I would guess that this is a hint that Forcier starts on Saturday
August 31st, 2009 at 5:34 PM ^
I just looked at a few. Perhaps there is a hint there.
August 31st, 2009 at 5:57 PM ^
I think those are just random, I really don't think we should read into that at all.
August 31st, 2009 at 3:24 PM ^
that he (Roundtree) was stellar, but that Kelvin Grady came on that strong in Fall ball. Good for both players - depth depth depth.
August 31st, 2009 at 3:26 PM ^
Look at all the freshmen in the two deep, especially on D. After 1 week Turner is a play away from going in at corner?
August 31st, 2009 at 3:54 PM ^
One thing that jumped out at me was the listed weights of the players. I'm sure they all aren't 100% correct, but their are only 3! players over 300lbs.
Michigan doesn't have much beef up front. Sure, speed and quickness are important, but you can't beat pure size in goal line situations.
August 31st, 2009 at 4:16 PM ^
but you can't beat speed and quickness in the other 99 yards.
August 31st, 2009 at 4:34 PM ^
If we're getting to the goal line that often that it's a problem, I'm OK with it. Or we'll just score from 10 yards out.
August 31st, 2009 at 4:44 PM ^
Stevie Brown's backups at the hybrid LB position are Mike Jones and walk-on Floyd Simmons. Where's Brandon Hawthorne? Is he being punished for the Jihad quotes? BTW, Stokes is on the depth chart as third string WR.
August 31st, 2009 at 5:42 PM ^
I don't think the kids who were interviewed would be punished, they didn't know what they were doing. And Stokes is about where we thought he'd be.
August 31st, 2009 at 5:45 PM ^
I am a bit worried about Minor. Already banged up with limited practice. I know he had the car thing but there is other worries.
August 31st, 2009 at 5:50 PM ^
You know the D isn't very deep when there are guys I haven't even heard of on the two-deep.
We're going to need Jebus, Buddah and Allah on our side to keep them all healthy.
August 31st, 2009 at 5:50 PM ^
You know the D isn't very deep when there are guys I haven't even heard of on the two-deep.
We're going to need Jebus, Buddah and Allah on our side to keep them all healthy.