Donovan Warren Confirms He'll Be Back Next Season

"Vincent Smith told reporters that freshman quarterback Denard Robinson would be back."

Thank goodness?

THANK GOD! Warren's all in, we have to build on this. Time to start the momentum train.

but really? Did v. smith really say that?

But if Warren confirmed he's coming back, that is some great news. Seems a little early for such a big decision though.

Great news. We really needed him to come back with our youth at that position.

If he does indeed come back that would be a great vote of confidence in the coaching staff.

It's great that Warren is saying he'll be back but I'll be a lot more comfortable when January 15th passes.

That would be HUGE if Donovan stays for his Senior year. Think he's good now? Well, wait until next season.....Can you say "Thorpe Award?"

Having him back gives us some much needed leadership on the defense next year. That's a big sigh of relief.

but it would be good for the team no doubt.

to be able to have our entire secondary returning under the same system.

If this is remains the case, we fans have another BG-style player to cheer on next year.

Wouldn't it be great if the defense became an asset next year? I know it doesn't look too likely based on this year, but there are reinforcements coming in the form of recruits and redshirt freshmen. The kids out there now will have another year of Barwis and another year of experience in the scheme.

As for Denard, I look forward to him being more of a slash next year; with depth at QB, RR will be able to afford to get him on the field more at other positions. By the time he is a junior or senior, I fully expect him to change positions. RR will have fulfilled his promise to Denard about giving him a chance at QB, but Denard will realize that the NFL usually doesn't hire QB's under 6-4, and choose to maximize his draft potential by playing at another position.

You never know: Denard could be a Ty Law-esque corner if he so chooses, or a smaller, faster version of Ole Miss' Dexter McCluster at RB/wildcat. There still is plenty of potential at QB, but he needs to throw the ball better so that everyone in the stadium doesn't know he will be running the ball.

Drew Henson - We all thought he would be back... Nothing matters till January because those punk agents will be contacting him and selling $$ sign dreams...

Go Blue

Donald Brown confirmed he was returning to UCONN, prior to their bowl game, and then afterward said he was declaring

Let's hope this does not happen

Arrington said he was coming back after the Florida win. Look what happened. The talk means nothing right now.

what he said yesterday doesnt mean a whole lot. He is a borderline guy and may get some advice to suggest otherwise.

Someone needs to get him in touch with Ernie Shazor ASAP if he really thinks he's ready for the NFL. He desperately needs another year.

...and assume that Warren will indeed return. Finally, a piece of good news. It's a lot easier to find 2 DBs who can play than 3.

The NFL scout rumors are saying that Warren's not ready and needs another year of development. I know very little about the quality of our position coaches or even what constitutes a quality position coach, but in line with most opinions on this board, I wonder whether we have the personnel at key position coach spots to give a guy like Warren, who is obviously physically gifted, the coaching he needs to get to the next level. Warren will play on Sunday's no matter what, but I hope we can give him what he needs to become a better, smarter player this next year. The growth of our secondary and linebackers this season was not evident at all.

That's excellent news if it proves true. Having Warren line up across from Turner, with two scholarship safeties behind them can only mean better things for our defense.

Warren has asked the NFL to evaluate his draft position......just saying

but I don't think Donovan Warren is AS good as he's often given credit for. Don't get me wrong, he's a very solid player, but I believe he stands to benefit quite a bit from one more year in CFB. I think his value is boosted by a lack of talent in the rest of the secondary, therefore making it even less attractive to throw his way. When people do throw in his direction he's usually within close enough proximity to the receiver to make the tackle before many YAC are accumulated, but I don't see him right in the pocket of the offensive player breaking up the pass often enough. I think another year at Michigan and he makes that step to be as good as many perceive him to be, and helps his draft status substantially. I hope it is the case that he does choose to stay for his 4th year and has a very strong campaign on a defense that (hopefully) makes big strides. If he does end up declaring for the draft, then best of luck, I'll be rooting for him on Sundays.

This article made me like Brandon Graham. He has consistently shown to be classy and can single-handedly kill a drive.

Ummm...the article cites annarbor.com in the text.

-1 for citing the Freep.