Devin Gardner Appreciation Thread

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Devin Gardner Appreciation Thread

 

Devin, wanna burn your redshirt and hand the ball off so I can teach Tate Forcier a lesson?  OK, coach.

 

Come in as a hybrid QB/WR in a dual-QB formation to mix it up?  No problem, coach.

 

We're thin at wideout, Devin.  Do you mind relinquishing your role as a heir to the QB throne to help our depth?  Sure thing coach.

 

Nevermind, Devin.  That didn't work out very well.  Wanna give it a go at QB this week?

 

 

 

 

Ultimate team player, and looks to be one hell of a QB.  Minnesota or not, this kid just made me very optimistic about the 2013 season.  

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November 3rd, 2012 at 3:04 PM | Count me in. Sam Webb often (Score:5 Normal)
Cold War
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Count me in. Sam Webb often says the kid has done everything asked of him. Feeling a lot better about the rest of this season and next.

November 3rd, 2012 at 3:06 PM | This. What was last week a (Score:5 Normal)
BOX House
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This. What was last week a sort of panic about next year's QB situation has this week become somewhat of an excitement. All in a matter of 7 days.

Life and Loss with Michigan Basketball

November 3rd, 2012 at 3:13 PM | I guess I'm really surprised (Score:5 Normal)
Wisconsin Wolverine
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I guess I'm really surprised that the offense maintained some level of complexity and smooth execution under Gardner's command ... I dunno how that kid managed to stay on top of the playbook and the signal calling while spending all season at WR.  I felt like he's got athleticism and talent, I just didn't know how well he would lead the offense.  I'm really impressed that he brought it all together.  He looked intelligent out there.

November 3rd, 2012 at 3:17 PM | It must be the smarts (Score:5 Normal)
Muttley
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Recall that RichRod said that Gardner had a better command of the offense than Forcier in Gardner's freshman camp.  Even discounting for the hyperbole, it's still says something that RichRod could make that statement to Forcier.

One week to review and remaster the whole playbook?   No problem.

November 3rd, 2012 at 3:24 PM | True, but Forcier was (Score:5 Normal)
AnthonyThomas
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True, but Forcier was obviously no genius...

November 4th, 2012 at 1:00 AM | Tate was not a Rhoads Scholar (Score:1 Normal)
Arrogant MichMan
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by any means.  However, Devin is a great QB.. Morris can sit a year learning from him next year.  I hope Devin is Qb for next year.

November 4th, 2012 at 1:05 AM | Morris can (Score:1 Normal)
MGoSoftball
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certainly learn from Devin but what do we do with Bellomy?

From the Red Cedar Message Board:  "God hates us."  Yes He does Lil Bro, yes he does.  Everyone hates you.

November 4th, 2012 at 9:59 AM | What to do with Bellomy.... (Score:0 Trolling)
November 3rd, 2012 at 3:23 PM | Maintained? Quite honestly, (Score:5 Normal)
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I think that it improved.

Yep, that's Simba made out of a pineapple.

November 3rd, 2012 at 3:33 PM | No kidding, I think it was (Score:5 Normal)
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No kidding, I think it was actually a more balanced attack.  Not gonna lie, I appreciated seeing Rawls given the chance to run too.  I feel like he and Fitz were complementing each other nicely.

November 3rd, 2012 at 4:42 PM | Rawls deserves a LOT of (Score:2 Normal)
Sideline
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Rawls deserves a LOT of credit. He did a lot today. I'm excited to see what Hoke and Co. can do once they get their kids

November 3rd, 2012 at 6:25 PM | I agree with your overall (Score:3 Normal)
aiglick
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I agree with your overall sentiment just would reword to type of players.

These team members are these kids.

Here's hoping for a bright future. This team does try hard and I will continue to support them.

November 3rd, 2012 at 4:47 PM | I feel like Rawls lit a fire (Score:1 Overrated)
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I feel like Rawls lit a fire under Tous' ass.  The difference between Tous in the first half, before Rawls started getting snaps, and in the second was night and day.

November 3rd, 2012 at 3:29 PM | Honestly looked like a (Score:5 Normal)
MgoDlu
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Honestly looked like a veteran after some early jitters. But who can blame him considering the line not blocking too well. Really liked his decision making on deciding when to run and the hard counts to draw the other teams offside and the awareness to throw downfield for a free play is something I haven't seen in a long time.  I'll take this good performance for now, just kinda wished that he would have taken more QB snaps prior to Nebraska

November 3rd, 2012 at 5:12 PM | Gardner had a really good day (Score:2 Normal)
bluebyyou
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Gardner had a really good day - very impressed.  One thought I had was that as a WR he has to know the routes that he and the other WR's, TE's are running even better than he had before the stint at WR.  Additionally, he has had a ton of game experience this year vs a handful of plays last year. I suspect that being on the big stage for eight previous games, even as a WR, helped him from being overwhelmed.

I often go to the games early as I like to watch the teams warm up. Ever since he arrived in Ann Arbor, I thought between Devin, Denard and the no longer with us Tate, Devin had the best arm  by far.

November 3rd, 2012 at 3:42 PM | Devin brought old Denard days back (Score:5 Normal)
InDee
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I was watching that TD play at the gym, and I as like... NO NO NO NO SACK! NO NO TURN OVER!! NO NO NO INTERCEPTION!! YES!!! YEA BABY THAT'S HOW IT'S DONE!

There were 10 people looking at me after I was done, and I was not embarrassed.

Brings back memories of old Denard days.. The UTL ND game and such.

November 3rd, 2012 at 9:04 PM | Your dialog was EXACTLY (Score:5 Normal)
jabberwock
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the same as mine.  fear/hope/angar/despair/confusion/joy . . . all within less than 10 seconds.

although I did all that with my lard-ass half-off the couch and with bits of nacho shooting out of my mouth.  and instead of 10 people watching it was just a cat with a bladder infection.

Love & Hate are horns on the same goat.

November 3rd, 2012 at 3:04 PM | Hope he can get his medical (Score:5 Normal)
Farnn
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Hope he can get his medical RS for that freshman year.

November 3rd, 2012 at 3:14 PM | I know what the procedure is (Score:1)
mgoblue No.1
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I know what the procedure is but I think if he  is going to get it, or the coaching staff plans on him getting it, they would have told us by now 

November 3rd, 2012 at 3:25 PM | Devin Redshirt (Score:2)
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He does not get a ruling until after his senior year, at least that is what we have been told.

November 3rd, 2012 at 5:34 PM | That is what has Ben reported, (Score:2 Normal)
champswest
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but it doesn't seem fair to the player. Seems like they should know BEFORE their senior year.

"I hate losing more than I like winning." - Zack

November 3rd, 2012 at 3:04 PM | I concur (Score:5 Normal)
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My anxiety for next year has taken a massive dip after today

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November 3rd, 2012 at 3:04 PM | Yes. Shane you can Redshirt (Score:5 Normal)
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Yes. Shane you can Redshirt and we can become normal Michigan once again.

All in for some manball.

November 3rd, 2012 at 3:52 PM | Gardner obviously looks like (Score:2)
snarling wolverine
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Gardner obviously looks like the starter next year, but Morris may not redshirt.  Bellomy's going to have to beat him out for the #2 spot for that to happen.

 

November 3rd, 2012 at 4:29 PM | not necessarily (Score:2 Normal)
snowcrash
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If Gardner doesn't get hurt next year, they will not burn Morris' redshirt just to play him in garbage time. IIRC John Navarre and Chad Henne played every meaningful snap in some of their seasons.

November 3rd, 2012 at 3:08 PM | DG was awesome today running (Score:5 Normal)
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DG was awesome today running and throwing. Very decisive in knowing when to tuck it and run. Two scoring drives of 90 and 91 yards respectively. He flat out balled today and gives a lot of hope for the future.

If I say a duck can pull a truck, shut up and hook the sucka up!

November 3rd, 2012 at 5:41 PM | Actually, he is better than Denard at knowing (Score:5 Normal)
champswest
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when to tuck and run. He is also a better pocket passer and a better passer in general.

However, he does make me nervous with that flushed out of the pocket "Yackty Sax" reverse field running around routine.

"I hate losing more than I like winning." - Zack

November 3rd, 2012 at 3:08 PM | Thank you Gardner best team (Score:5 Normal)
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Thank you Gardner best team player around and you deserved this game.

November 3rd, 2012 at 3:09 PM | Devin looked a little scary (Score:4 Normal)
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Devin looked a little scary on the first two drives but he sure settled into a groove. Glad to see that Jug! Go Blue!

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November 3rd, 2012 at 3:11 PM | in other news, Demens looks (Score:3 Normal)
Serth
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in other news, Demens looks like a star wars character for some reason. I love him.

 

November 3rd, 2012 at 3:11 PM | Great game by Gardner =) (Score:3 Normal)
JediLow
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Great game by Gardner =) Perfect antidote for last week.

November 3rd, 2012 at 3:11 PM | Co-sign (Score:5 Normal)
Ezeh-E
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This game would've been really shaky without Devin

November 3rd, 2012 at 3:12 PM | Talk about a true Michigan man (Score:5 Normal)
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He defines it

Hail! to the Victors Valiant Hail!

November 3rd, 2012 at 3:12 PM | Gardner is a great testament (Score:5 Normal)
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Gardner is a great testament to the legacy of great Michigan Football players.  True team player, Bo would be proud. 

 

All hail Hoke!

November 3rd, 2012 at 3:13 PM | While Devin besides just size (Score:1 Insightful)
JohnnyBlue
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While Devin besides just size is not as phsyically dominate...but from against minnisota mind you he seemed to make all the right reads.

November 3rd, 2012 at 3:39 PM | Wut? (Score:5 Normal)
OmarDontScare
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Wut?

I got the shotgun. You got the briefcase. It's all in the game though, right?

November 3rd, 2012 at 5:44 PM | Too much (Score:1)
champswest
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beer, me thinks.

"I hate losing more than I like winning." - Zack

November 3rd, 2012 at 4:01 PM | Dude... (Score:5 Normal)
amphibious1
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*Physically dominant... Not that hard to spell.

*Minnesota, also not hard to spell.

Therefore; your argument is invalid.

Florida Wolverines have dreadlocks...

November 3rd, 2012 at 10:46 PM | He made an argument? (Score:4 Normal)
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He made an argument?

Whatcha gonna do, little brother?

November 4th, 2012 at 1:01 AM | Some might disagree (Score:2)
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November 3rd, 2012 at 3:15 PM | Let's not get too excited for (Score:1 Normal)
Michael Scarn
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Let's not get too excited for next year guys.  MAXIMUM of 2 returning starters on the line if Lewan decides to forego millions for a year.  Sorry to be buzz killington.

November 3rd, 2012 at 3:16 PM | geez give us a few minutes!   (Score:5 Normal)
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geez give us a few minutes!

 

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November 3rd, 2012 at 3:16 PM | Lewan would be a big loss for (Score:5 Normal)
WilliSC48
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Lewan would be a big loss for sure, but our OLine is pretty terrible this season as it is. Would it really be a loss losing the interior guys and replacing them with younger guys who are higher rated? Probably a push at worst. That said, Lewan will probably go and that will be a big loss. 

November 3rd, 2012 at 3:45 PM | Yes.  Young lineman are (Score:5 Normal)
Michael Scarn
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Yes.  Young lineman are usually a problem, regardless of their rating.

November 3rd, 2012 at 3:55 PM | Not always.  Talented linemen (Score:5 Normal)
snarling wolverine
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Not always.  Talented linemen can step in as RS freshmen and make an impact right off the bat.  (True freshmen OL are rare.) Our 1997 OL actually started three redshirt freshmen - who went on to be 4-year starters.

In any event, a talented QB can make the OL transition go a lot more smoothly.

November 3rd, 2012 at 3:59 PM | Lewan and Long both started (Score:2 Normal)
Jinxed
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Lewan and Long both started as RS FR. (and so did Hutchinson.. one of the linemen you're talking about) and Hutchinson actually converted to the OL during his RS year!

November 3rd, 2012 at 4:23 PM | Yea, I just meant usually. (Score:3 Normal)
Michael Scarn
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Yea, I just meant usually.  Two first round top 15 draft picks and a once in a lifetime season don't negate the fact that young offensive lineman usually struggle.  I'm not saying DOOM, and hope I'm wrong, but I'm just generally nervous about next year.  

November 3rd, 2012 at 5:22 PM | '97 (Score:1)
blueheron
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Hutchinson, Backus, and ... who else? I think they were the only ones from that class to start. Maurice Williams, IIRC, didn't start right away.

"..."

November 3rd, 2012 at 5:46 PM | 1997 OLine (Score:5 Normal)
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Jansen So

Zeiman Fr

Adami Sr

Hutchinson Fr

Backus Fr

Michigan is and will always be every BIG schools' 
measuring stick.

 

 

November 3rd, 2012 at 8:16 PM | Yes 3 freshman, but a Senior (Score:2)
Red is Blue
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Yes 3 freshman, but a Senior at center. 

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