Devin Gardner is very, very good.
October 30th, 2009 at 11:57 PM ^
There are a ton of top programs that he can go to and step in right away and play, and for many years at that.Such as?
October 30th, 2009 at 11:58 PM ^
Assuming DG comes in EE, I fully believe that RR gives him the opportunity to prove himself, with the understanding that if he is truly competitive, he will see the field in some way in his Freshman year.
However, what I see possibly happening is that DG comes in, gets reps in Spring practice, but realizes himself that he is significantly behind Tate. He then has to decide: do I redshirt, since it looks like I'm not going to start anyway, or burn the redshirt, and play as much as I can? This is a question I wouldn't know the answer to.
October 31st, 2009 at 12:06 AM ^
handed catch in the endzone at about the 1:30 mark. On another catch he must have been 3 ft in the air easily. His passing looks pretty accurate to me, granted its only 4v4 and no rush. Heres the link anyway. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5BAdmLPyVIo&feature=fvw
October 31st, 2009 at 1:29 AM ^
id really like tate to be good enough so that DG could redshirt. BUt if DG is truly the better QB then id rather have him play. I guess we'll have to trust rich rod's judgement. yes, the same RR judgement that started Sam McGuffie over Branon Minor last season.
October 31st, 2009 at 1:40 AM ^
Both Minor and Brown were injured during McGuffie's M glory days. Once healthy Minor was the man.
October 31st, 2009 at 7:50 AM ^
redshirted. Would give Devin time to be "Taterized" or coached up. Sounds like Devin's got a great future at Michigan, I hope Tate's health and play affords Devin the redshirt.
October 31st, 2009 at 12:28 PM ^
Just because he's a freak doesn't mean he won't redshirt. If he's good enough to play as a Frosh, it just means we get to use Denard in new and exciting ways.
October 31st, 2009 at 12:36 PM ^
This is what will probably happen:
Tate will remain the starter in 2010.
Denard will remain the backup in 2010 but will play some in the slot or at running back.
Gardner will redshirt in 2010.
Tate will continue to start in 2011.
Denard will switch positions to full-time receiver or running back for 2011.
Gardner will be a redshirt freshman backup quarterback in 2011.
October 31st, 2009 at 2:01 PM ^
I don't think that there is any question that he redshirts next year. There is always the possibility that his redshirt could be pulled if needed because of injury, or if he is just flat out more impressive in practice than Tate. He may even be more impressive than Tate athletically from day 1, but he won't have the mental part of the game down right away. This may come in 2010, or may not be there until 2011. Either way, his presence on the team should keep Tate hungry to keep his starting job all of next season. Having several options at QB cannot be a bad thing...