Depth Chart for Saturday Released
August 25th, 2014 at 10:56 AM ^
I trust the coaches. So what if I had dreams in April of some players being starters in August. Last year was a cluster[- - - -], and I haven't captured but a scant few hyperbolic words and clips of the team since. Glasgow has been routinely mentioned as a coach favorite, has the size, and is described as a "technician." I believe this. And hope he brings it.
I really hope he Kovacses every last one of his doubters (by which I mean 98% of this board).
In the same vein, everytime week talk about the week 2 OL, it is oft assumed that Glasgow's re-intercalation will rearrange the line and push Mags back to LT and Cole to the bench. I don't think we're going to see it happen that way. Get used to watching Cole. He's likely here for the long haul. Which isn't yet confidence instilling, but is certainly highly exciting.
August 25th, 2014 at 10:56 AM ^
I don't think this depth chart is worth the paper it's printed on.
August 25th, 2014 at 11:35 AM ^
You move one of your most disruptive players on defense to a new postion and now he's got an 'or' next to his name with regards to whether he's going to start??????
August 25th, 2014 at 10:58 AM ^
Based on the "or" I have a feeling Lewis starts at CB. I don't know if I believe much on this depth chart.
August 25th, 2014 at 11:50 AM ^
Lewis has looked good, and I think his ceiling is higher than Taylor, but Taylor is much more consistent right now, which means a lot if they are running Cover 1. Lewis is very grabby with his hands and inconsistent with where and how he leverages at the point of attack off the LOS (getting him beat and thus forcing him to grab and hold). Mattison and Co. don't want teams picking up first downs because of bad D holding and PI. They'll still rotate, but I expect Taylor to be the guy to start.
August 25th, 2014 at 12:38 PM ^
Hoke: Blake countess and ray Taylor both had injuries early in camp but came on at the end
— Sam Webb (@SamWebb77) August 25, 2014August 25th, 2014 at 10:58 AM ^
August 25th, 2014 at 11:25 AM ^
I hope you are related to Lewis only way this makes sense. Backing up a returning starter who is a senior that led the team in tackles and was second in INT's is hardly a slap in the face. Lewis may be more talented but to take a job from a senior who was a solid player isn't going to be easy, nor should it. He may have to earn that on the field, like during games, which he hasn't yet.
August 25th, 2014 at 10:58 AM ^
Who is AJ Pearson - (S)?
August 25th, 2014 at 11:03 AM ^
Walk-on RS Soph. Hoke mentioned him as playing well in one of the pressers:
http://mgoblog.com:8080/content/post-scrimmage-presser-8-16-14-brady-ho…
If Jabrill is at corner than who's your guy at nickel and what about Jeremy Clark? Looked like he was out there first.
"Jeremy Clark's really had a good fall camp, you know, really excited about his progress. Delano's [Hill] out there with a vest on for no contact and he did some of the [inaudible]. AJ Pearson, I think, has really improved. What was the first part of it?"
August 25th, 2014 at 11:04 AM ^
August 25th, 2014 at 12:10 PM ^
well, we can hope anyway ... speedy recovery, Delano.
August 25th, 2014 at 11:01 PM ^
and loathing towards any mention of walk-ons rising up and fighting their way on to the field/depth chart.
Any kid that legitimately does so (and I don't doubt that the Glasgow Bros., Pearson, Dever have earned their way to where they're now listed) has my unending admiration. And I'm not saying this just because it's a great "story".
Jordon Kovacs got an opportunity at Michigan and made the best of it. And right now, the Michigan walk-ons who are doing the work and in the process of making a name for themselves? Great for them---and Great for Michigan!!!
August 25th, 2014 at 11:05 AM ^
Apparently Delano's jaw is still not fully healed...as of 8/25 of course.
August 25th, 2014 at 11:53 AM ^
Also note that Wilson can play either safety position and Clark is a more natural FS. So D. Thomas may be the first off the bench regardless. Or Pearson has been consistent back there, and is the right person to play.
August 25th, 2014 at 12:33 PM ^
(Belated) Hello: AJ Pearson
http://mgoblog.com/mgoboard/belated-hello-freshman-safety-aj-pearson
August 25th, 2014 at 10:59 AM ^
I think the rotation on the inside is so heavy that starter is a nominal designation. Sure it is good to start, but I think we have a lot of good options to get PT. Also, what TheDirtyD said about Pipkins recovery.
August 25th, 2014 at 11:01 AM ^
mildly surprised at Chesson starting and Darboh backing up
August 25th, 2014 at 11:55 AM ^
Likely both playing the X-receiver, but they'll rotate all those guys based on situations and things. Likely, Chesson will be used more to stretch the field vertically across from Funchess, allowing Funchess to work underneath or over the top with the safeties having to occupy Chesson as well (same can be said with Canteen). So it's likely to allow more freedome for Funchess and the slot.
Darboh will still be used, and can still stretch the field a bit, but expect him to be more of a possession guy, particularly used as an inverted slot or if they are trying to get the quick passing game going.
August 25th, 2014 at 12:00 PM ^
I think we'll see a lot of three and four receiver sets out of this team. Expect to see Funchess, Chesson, Darbor and Norfleet/Canteen on the field a lot together. I expect for this to be more the case if the O-line can do its job without relying on 2 TEs before Butt gets back.
August 25th, 2014 at 11:02 AM ^
August 25th, 2014 at 11:04 AM ^
AJ Pearson = Jordan Kovacs?
For real though...I know Delano Hill is out right now, but I still am very nervous about our safety depth. Still don't understand why we stopped recruiting Montae last year.
August 25th, 2014 at 11:04 AM ^
August 25th, 2014 at 11:05 AM ^
He's been injured and it's been talked about for a while on the board.
August 25th, 2014 at 11:08 AM ^
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August 25th, 2014 at 11:20 AM ^
wow, it was a momentary lapse in memory regarding his injury and not a troll attempt. You guys sure know how to treat people like shit for making a comment. Congrats on being mean
August 25th, 2014 at 11:23 AM ^
August 25th, 2014 at 11:26 AM ^
August 25th, 2014 at 10:13 PM ^
In Soviet Russia.
August 25th, 2014 at 11:41 AM ^
when you aren't using it to knock a player.
August 25th, 2014 at 11:21 AM ^
when someone misses the myriad of speculation and discussion on the board. I think as a rule many people on this board need not puff themselves up by putting someone else down when that person missed some piece of news that others know.
We're all in this together.
August 25th, 2014 at 11:07 AM ^
Where's Chris Wormley? Is he out?
August 25th, 2014 at 11:58 AM ^
Only position that has third string listed is RB, and that's because the "battle" for third down back is between Johnson and Hayes (Johnson will be used more as a blocker and Hayes as a receiver). Other than that, it's pretty much just a two-deep. Wormley will likely still be in the rotation.
August 25th, 2014 at 1:04 PM ^
That is the biggest shocker to me on the page. I like Godin, think he can penetrate and has some strength. But I really thought Wormley - who has mega strength and can move - was really going to put it on this year.
August 25th, 2014 at 2:37 PM ^
It's hard to read the bits of info we get and not think the competition for playing time is very close.
August 25th, 2014 at 11:12 AM ^
Presser's on right now. Hoke's talking up Kalis and seems really happy he's healthy again. Derrick Green's strong finish to fall camp was also mentioned.
August 25th, 2014 at 11:12 AM ^
... tyranny of the "or". This tells me nothing.
August 25th, 2014 at 11:18 AM ^
is Nickel a new designation for the depth chart this year?
August 25th, 2014 at 11:19 AM ^
Hurst doesn't get an "OR" mention somewhere on the chart.
Geddeon is listed under WLB, whch then gives McCray some room under MLB.
No Delano Hill sighting, which I speculate means he isn't cleared to play this weekend.
Justice Hayes is a kickreturner. I guess I hadn't noticed that he was going to be there.
Good for Terry R fighting his way to the 2nd team.
August 25th, 2014 at 11:19 AM ^
Pearson is #36. Cumong man.
August 25th, 2014 at 11:22 AM ^
The reactions to Ryan Glasgow possibly starting are pretty amusing. Reminds me of when everyone hoped Marvin Robinson would beat out walk-on sophomore Jordan Kovacs at S and last year when everyone hoped someone, anyone, would beat out walk-on OL Graham Glasgow.
If (big if) Glasgow is really performing better than the other NT's I view that as a positive. He is reportedly one of the strongest players on the team and has plenty of size to play the position. He didn't have a great year last year, as a RS freshman, but he can improve as freshman often do.
August 25th, 2014 at 12:26 PM ^
Those aren't very encouraging examples.
In both cases, people correctly assumed that the presence of walk-ons meant that those position groups would be hot garbage. In Robinson's case, they also correctly assumed that it was a really bad sign for that guy's career.
August 26th, 2014 at 6:27 AM ^
Marvin Robinson still managed to sign as an UFA with the Cowboys from D-II Ferris State. I don't think that's a really bad sign.
August 26th, 2014 at 6:26 AM ^
Glasgow played a lot last year. He did not look good, and he made 2 whole tackles. It's not just that he's a walk-on - it's that he hasn't shown us that he's a good football player. Obviously, the coaches disagree, but they can be wrong, too.
August 25th, 2014 at 11:22 AM ^
Ryan doesn't even have the MLB spot locked down! PANIC
August 25th, 2014 at 11:28 AM ^
I would take this depth chart with a grain of salt guys.
August 25th, 2014 at 11:38 AM ^
This is NOT the depth chart for Saturday. Says "as of 8/25" which might as well say "since the end of fall camp".
Hoke's already said Bosch is at LG, and Kalis is getting good reps at RG and battling Joey (Sam Webb thinks Kalis will start regardless). Prediction: When Glassgow returns he will take over at LG (unless Miller sucks it up) and Mags bumps out to LT.
So...yeah...this chart may change 10 times by Saturday.
August 25th, 2014 at 12:38 PM ^
But barring some melt down at the tackle positions, Cole and Braden are your starters no matter what happens at center and at the guard positions. Is not all that crazy to think Cole is a better tackle than Magnuson.
August 25th, 2014 at 1:33 PM ^
Sure, but they could also wish to RS Cole if at all possible.
Regardless, if everyone in the group takes a step forward in development, and there really is no reason why since the OC and OL coach now share the same philosophy, this OL group should be deep and good sopefully sooner rather than later.
August 25th, 2014 at 11:30 AM ^
I think it is important to take this depth chart as gospel.