I assume a full injury report is coming, but this is from Coach Rod's radio interview this evening:
http://www.annarbor.com/sports/rich-rodriguez-jt-floyd-will-start-at-cor...
Is Boobi Really That Bad?
I think we're gonna have to
I think we're gonna have to trust the coaches on this one. We're clearly thin at the position, and they're doing the best to put us in a position to win.
Yes, he is. Remember that he
That's a lot of
That's a lot of responsibility, kudos to him
If Cissoko's not playing
then there is no reason to bury him. No he hasn't played well, and I'm not going to go over the mitigating issues again. More importantly, I'm not hanging anything that happened in 2008, with THAT defense, on Cissoko's head. It's pretty obvious looking back there was a serious issue throughout that unit that affected everyone's skills, development and performance, especially that of a true freshman.
For now, let's all lay off the kid, let him recover, and then support him.
And again, I want to remind everyone here that Stevie Brown is waiting for an apology for all the grief he took the past two years despite playing out of position at the coaches' direction. It is obvious, in the position he is in, that he can be, and is, a fine football player.
Not to mention....
Didn't Cissoko play most of his time in the nickel position last year? I wouldn't be surprised to see a lot of him just because of MSU's current passing attack. Plus with Stevie Brown playing the hybrid that might give us the speed we're going to need to slow them down.
That said, we haven't gone to a lot of nickel looks this year, as per the UFRs.
Dude is a sophomore
lots of time to improve.
Yes
Agreed on all points
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Death
I appreciate your point and agree that we should err on the side of cutting kids slack, especially when they're doing all that they can to improve and help the team win. I really do understand what you're getting at.
That being said...I mean...what if said player actually, kind of is...well...death? We all know he's trying hard. We all appreciate the fact that he's giving up a lot of time and dedicating himself to improving and helping the team win. But, man, he's still kinda...DEATH.
exception to the rule
nick sheridan = death
we all love nick and he wears a headset and holds a clipboard as well as anyone. on the field however he's a party foul.
"Play hard and with great effort"
Sheridan's rubber and Coner's glue
The Death tag bounces of Nick and sticks on Coner
It doesn't rhyme, so sue me.
The honorable mention high school all-conference walk on beats out the three-star, scholarship player.
When you shrieked to the heavens "Why is he on the field?", the answer was because the alternative was worse.
I agree with you but
why would you bury anyone on the team? I can understand being disappointed with someones performance, or wondering why the team can't perform better, but these are 20 year old kids working their asses off for the team. If there was some indication that he wasn't working hard enough, then I could understand it. But I don't understand all the anger against him. He's trying his best and he can't cut it, I don't think we cant hold it against him.
(This isn't at you jg, just seemed a decent place to put it). I've just always been miffed when UM fans boo or jeer their own players, for lack of talent. I'm sure I'm a bit defensive about it, but I don't understand it at all.
I don't bury
Michigan players. I love Michigan football and I support the players, so even when a guy like Ezeh frustrates me by his sometimes slow reactions, I just wait for him to make a good play and applaud that.
And personally, I think they're doing fine given their time with Robinson and the mess in 2008. The team is steadily improving in their defensive looks. I've watched a lot of teams this year, and outside of Florida, Alabama, USC and Ohio State, I haven't seen many teams that cannot be exploited defensively. It's just the way of college football.
Further, given what we know now about the amount of time (wink) they put in to get better and to get their education, and the demands put on them by Rodriguez and Barwis, I'm with you - I'm even less apt to criticize the team because it's not an issue of either preparation or effort - it's maybe talent, and probably coaching and experience. Talent is what it is. For coaching and experience, we just need to be patient.
16 or 17 of the current players in the two deep will still be at Michigan in 2011, just think about that. Plus, you can add Turner, Emilien, Avery, the Talbotts, Gordon, Big Will Campbell, Marvin Robinson, Wilkins, Paskorz, LaLota, and other 2010 recruits to that depth. Things will be very good here in the future.
In sum, all I'm just saying is wait until a guy has played 2-3 full years in his slot, not 2 1/2 games, before jumping to conclusions. Further, 2008 was a huge complication. And, given what we know now about Warren, why the rush to condemn Cissoko when rumors of injury abound?
So, that's a long winded way of saying I agree with you. Forza Azul.
Well said, I agree with you
Well said, I agree with you every step of the way. Interesting you mentioned Ezeh, because I feel the same way. I scream at the tv when he doesn't hit his gap or bites a fake, but I have a ton of respect for him, because he never seems to give up. I'm sure he's as frustrated as we are, he knows he's not playing up to his potential, but he's out there working hard til the end of the game.
While we're talking about the defense, I just want to say I love watching Donovan Warren play. He just looks like he wants to win more than anything.
God I love this team.
I was fond of calling him
I was fond of calling him "Big Play" Stevie Brown, and not just because of the deep balls he gave up. Dude could make plays, turns out he should have been at LB since birth.
Pronounced Ahh-Neh-Muh
That is an odd thing to say.
That is an odd thing to say. I would hope Boo Boo improves.. and say what you want about Floyd, but he usually is in decent position on passes and is an excellent tackler. Kid is going to be a good player, IMO...regardless of if he is not super fast. Maybe it will be as a strong safety, but Floyd can play football.
Strictly business...Not personal.
I think he's saying
That Boubacar's injury is the reason he hasn't played very well, not that he hopes the injury keeps him off the field.
That being said, it is what it is.
Are you talking about booboo?
Are you talking about booboo? Boobi makes me think of Gibson the guard for the Cavs. I just hope whoever starts is able to stop the deep ball and at least make the hitch a tough completion. I expect to see booboo in the game quite a bit though. I'm not giving up on the kid.
This was a reply to Matt D.
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Boobi makes you think about
Boobi makes you think about the Cavs? That's certainly not what I think about.
Well played. An upbang for
Well played. An upbang for you is in order. It makes me think of Boobie Gibson but also other things.
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Booboo
seemed to have a lot of upside last year and he has physical tools and obvious confidence (maybe too much)which is so important at DB. I don't get how he can be so bad, I just don't.
Robinson also packed snow into a plastic bag for his return flight.
"Melted on the plane," he said.
turner?
Does anyone know the specifics on what is holding back Justin Turner? I know, I know, he's a freshman. But what do the coaches see that says he's not ready. Not questioning anyone's judgement.Just curious.
The party line:
The coaches continually say that he's behind. The inference is that its the result of him arriving at fall practice late because of his academic issue, although I guess it could be any number of reasons.
Personally, if he's still not ready by week 5, I'd think twice before burning the red shirt (crap, did we already burn it on special teams?).
No, I don't think we'd see
No, I don't think we'd see him in there on special teams. I guess I could have missed him but I haven't noticed. I also haven't looked every time either. I doubt they have though.
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Tate
Can you give a summary of what he said about Tate? "Tate's sore and will play a few snaps", or "Tate's sore now but will be 100% by Saturday," or something inbetween? Any indication?
Blue_Bull_Run
Regarding Tate, this is directly from the linked article:
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Rodriguez also reiterated that quarterback Tate Forcier will play against the Spartans despite a sore shoulder.
Forcier was limited in practice earlier this week, but returned without limitation on Wednesday....
"I don't know if he's 100 percent without soreness," Rodriguez said. "But there's no limitations and there's no damages there. He's good."
Thanks. Sorry, I am on a
Thanks. Sorry, I am on a mobile device and probably should have just clicked the link.
Sounds to me like Tate is fine, assuming RichRod isn't trying to mislead anyone (any why would we have the injury report in the first place if RichRod finds it valuable to mislead other teams?)
I saw Tate
between class today. He was wearing a hoodie and had both of his hands in the pocket/pouch. I'm worried he might have Raynaud phenomenon (thanks Web MD).
"If they ever catch me, they can have 'em."
Boobi?
If spelled like so - "Boobie" - makes me think of Boobie Miles from Friday Night Lights, which is an extremely awesome movie.
"Better to have died as a small boy than to fumble this football" -- John Heisman
Better book, on account of
Better book, on account of being factual.
The movie writers changed quite a bit from the original manuscript.
...and by that, I mean helter-skelter, willy-nilly and putt-putt!
Was glad to hear
that BooBoo had a good week of practice. He needs to keep what confidence he can b/c he CAN be a great CB. He just needs to focus.
"He just needs to focus."
My
"He just needs to focus."
My guess is that it is just not that simple.
Okay
I don't doubt you, but can you explain further?
Yes, "further" is used to
Yes, "further" is used to indicate distance or extent in cases in which the distance is not known or when distance is spoken of in an abstract sense. It is often contrasted and confused with "farther".
Sorry - the wine has put me in a joking mood. Anyway, I think his technique is lacking (I am sure someone more knowledgeable - like Magnus - could break down his technical issues further), and perhaps his stature is hindering him, which I think are affecting his mental state, i.e., his focus.
I remember that discussion
Again, I don't disagree with you, but more often than not mental state will affect physical performance. If you head is not right, then you can't perform. I am sure you have heard people say that attitude is everything. I respect your opinion, but I think he has all the tools. He just needs to focus his mental energy into having success instead of not failing. He will work out just fine. I hope he keeps that chip on his shoulder though.
Very good point - it can go
Very good point - it can go the other direction also. So much for a simple explanation. Here's to hoping he improves, whatever the problem is.
THE TEAM
PLUG IN THE BEST 22 PLAYERS AND LET THEM SMACK THE OTHER GUYS AROUND THE FIELD, I DON'T CARE IF THE KID HAS BEEN ON CAMPUS 2 MONTHS OR 2 YEARS, THE BEST PLAYERS GETS THE SNAPS THAT COUNT
An interesting perspective.
An interesting perspective. Does anyone have the coaches' information so that I may relay this tantalizing tidbit?
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I think i've seen the edited version of this rant . .
MAKE PLAYS!
Love & Hate are horns on the same goat.
Also too,
FUCK. SHIT. UP.
Also too,
FUCK. SHIT. UP.
Cissoko
Maybe Cissoko is having off the field troubles. Academic or otherwise. When people say "focus" that starts sounding like personal issues.
By the power of greyskull!
Its not fair to
make those assumptions and baseless accusations.
What the Hell. -Jack Burton
See -"Maybe"
Get off your high and mighty horse buddy. People are allowed to have opinions still.. I think.
By the power of greyskull!
Boubacar is 5'9". I don't
Boubacar is 5'9". I don't know why anyone expects him to be able to cover anybody. Give these kids some time--the defense isn't as bad as the numbers suggest.
"You went to Notre Dame. You couldn't have gotten into school here."
-Lloyd Carr
M 2007
It's not his height
it's the fact that he gets burnt to much. It's not like he's all over the receiver and the receiver just out jumps him for the ball. The wr a lot of the time is wide open.
Some players just don't
Some players just don't figure it out until later in their careers... at least that's what I'm hoping.
Pronounced Ahh-Neh-Muh
As long as he does his
As long as he does his "figuring" on the bench...
The Dalai Lama: "If someone has a gun and is trying to kill you, it would be reasonable to shoot back with your own gun". (May 15, 2001, The Seattle Times)
Shoulder Injuries
King Beaver of Scout has said repeatedly that Cissoko's shoulder injury has been so bad he couldn't lift his arm above his head.
Anyone ever hurt a shoulder that bad? Hard to run, turn, and tackling 200 lbs receivers has got to be a beeyatch.
I'm with jg--don't bury players. I know everything is THEIR fault now in the New Michigan--but really, enough is enough with you assholes who think you know what it takes to be a college football player.
That being said, it is what it is.
I too think the shoulder
I too think the shoulder injury is causing him to compensate in some way, either by playing off the line a bit more, or playing the receiver differently down the field.
This might sound somewhat sick, but I hope that Boobi is seriously hindered by that shoulder. If not, it just confirms that a man that is slower than a good portion of DE's has taken his spot on the depth chart. This is not good