The Game's Over: Already tired of the complaining...a look to the future ('13 Depth Chart)

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The Game's Over: Already tired of the complaining...a look to the future ('13 Depth Chart)

 

 

QB
1. Devin Gardner (Sr.)
2a. Russell Bellomy (RS So.)
2b. Shane Morris (Fr.)

RB
1. Fitzgerald Toussaint (RS Sr.)
2. Thomas Rawls (Jr.)
3. Justice Hayes (RS So.)
4. Dennis Norfleet (So.)
5. Drake Johnson (RS Fr.)
rs: DeVeon Smith (Fr.)

FB
1. Stephen Hopkins (Sr.)
2. Joey Kerridge (RS So.)
3. Sione Houma (So.)
rs: Wyatt Shallman (Fr.)

WR1
1. Jerald Robinson (RS Jr.)
2a. Jeremy Jackson (Sr.)
2b. Amara Darboh (So.)
rs: Jaron Dukes (Fr.)
rs: Da'Mario Jones (Fr.)

WR2
1. Jeremy Gallon (RS Sr.)
2. Drew Dileo (Sr.)
3. Jehu Chesson (RS Fr.)
rs: Csont'e York (Fr.)

TE
1a. Devin Funchess (So.)
1b. A.J. Williams (So.)
3. Jake Butt (Fr.)
4. Jordan Paskorz (RS Jr.)
rs: Khalid Hill (Fr.)

LT
1. Taylor Lewan (RS Sr.)
2. Michael Schofield (RS Sr.)
3. Erik Magnuson (RS Fr.)
4. Kristian Mateus (RS Jr.)
rs: Kyle Bosch (Fr.)

LG
1. Kyle Kalis (RS Fr.)
2. Joey Burzynski (RS Jr.)
3. Blake Bars (RS Fr.)
4. Graham Glasgow (RS So.)

C
1. Jack Miller (RS So.)
2. Joey Burzynski (RS Jr.)
rs: Patrick Kugler (Fr.)

RG
1a. Chris Bryant (RS So.)
1b. Joey Burzynski (RS Jr.)
3. Blake Bars (RS Fr.)
4. Graham Glasgow (RS So.)
rs: Chris Fox (Fr.)

RT
1. Michael Schofield (RS Sr.)
2. Ben Braden (RS Fr.)
3. Erik Gunderson (RS Sr.)
rs: Logan Tuley-Tillman (Fr.)

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WDE
1a. Frank Clark (Jr.)
1b. Brennen Beyer (Jr.)
3. Mario Ojemudia (So.)
4. Jake Ryan (RS Jr.)
rs: Taco Charlton (Fr.)

NG
1. Quinton Washington (RS Sr.)
2. Richard Ash (RS Jr.)
3. Willie Henry (RS Fr.)
rs: Maurice Hurst Jr. (Fr.)

DT
1. Ondre Pipkins (So.)
2. Jibreel Black (Sr.)
3a. Chris Wormley (RS Fr.)
3b. Matt Godin (RS Fr.)
5. Kenny Wilkins (RS Jr.)
rs: Henry Poggi (Fr.)

SDE
1. Jibreel Black (Sr.)
2. Nathan Brink (RS Sr.)
3. Keith Heitzman (RS So.)
4. Tom Strobel (RS Fr.)

WLB
1a. Desmond Morgan (Jr.)
1b. James Ross (So.)
3. Antonio Poole (RS So.)

MLB
1a. Joe Bolden (So.)
1b. Desmond Morgan (Jr.)
3. Kaleb Ringer (RS Fr.)
rs: Ben Gedeon (Fr.)

SLB
1. Jake Ryan (RS Jr.)
2. Cam Gordon (RS Sr.)
3. Royce Jenkins-Stone (So.)
rs: Michael McCray (Fr.)

WCB
1. Blake Countess (RS So.)
2. Terry Richardson (So.)
rs: Jourdan Lewis (Fr.)
rs: Ross Douglas (Fr.)

SCB
1. Raymon Taylor (Jr.)
2. Gareon Conley (Fr.)
rs: Channing Stribling (Fr.)

NB
1. Courtney Avery (Sr.)
2. Delonte Hollowell (Jr.)
3. Terry Richardson (So.)

FS
1. Thomas Gordon (RS Sr.)
2. Jarrod Wilson (So.)
3. Jeremy Clark (RS Fr.)

SS
1. Marvin Robinson (Sr.)
2a. Josh Furman (RS Jr.)
2b. Allen Gant (RS Fr.)
2c. Dymonte Thomas (Fr.)

“True loyalty is that quality of service that grows under adversity and expands in defeat. Any street urchin can shout applause in victory, but it takes character to stand fast in defeat. One is noise — the other, loyalty.”

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November 24th, 2012 at 7:58 PM | Remove Gareon Conley (Score:5 Normal)
MGoBru
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Because he's gone!

November 24th, 2012 at 7:59 PM | That looks like a nice big (Score:-1 Flamebait)
November 24th, 2012 at 8:02 PM | Disagree... (Score:5 Normal)
Mr. Yost
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We were overmatched vs. Bama. But this team could've won every other game without question.

We don't have anyone on the schedule next year that's an automatic L.

I actually think they'll be better. Denard is Denard, but it was still somewhat of a square peg, round hole situation. I think the offensive line will be a lot better with Barnum, Mealer and Omameh out and the young guys with a year to develop.

Defensively, we're going to miss Kovacs like crazy...after that, I think we're just as good if not better.

“True loyalty is that quality of service that grows under adversity and expands in defeat. Any street urchin can shout applause in victory, but it takes character to stand fast in defeat. One is noise — the other, loyalty.”

November 24th, 2012 at 8:05 PM | And you don't think Devin (Score:-1 Overrated)
November 24th, 2012 at 8:10 PM | That's the spirit (Score:5 Normal)
MGlobules
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of Yost. Not. He was no negative Nancy like yourself. Take a powder. 

November 24th, 2012 at 8:12 PM | No. (Score:3 Normal)
Mr. Yost
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Devin's not an athlete playing QB in a system that only "kind of" fits his skill set.

Gardner can definitely run the offense that we will run. And he'll have an entire offseason to play QB knowing he's the #1 guy.

Unlike 90% of this board --- I was not slurping DG after 2-3 games starting at QB. He played awful teams and bad defenses. He was still trying to come back from WR and be a B1G quarterback.

As for the OL...our OL this year was terrible. It was embarassing how passive they are/were. Next year will DEFINITELY be better if Lewan comes back. Kalis with a year in the S&C program? Miller was pushing for PT late this year and Mealer only kept his job due to consistancy. Omameh is average --- Burzynski or Bryant can give you at least average.

Numbers wise I don't see the offense being elite, but I think they'll be solid if we can develop Darboh, Chesson or the incoming freshmen.

“True loyalty is that quality of service that grows under adversity and expands in defeat. Any street urchin can shout applause in victory, but it takes character to stand fast in defeat. One is noise — the other, loyalty.”

November 24th, 2012 at 8:24 PM | You're probably right, but (Score:0 Flamebait)
November 24th, 2012 at 10:58 PM | I was just preaching (Score:1)
BumpNRun
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I was just preaching something very similar. On paper, things look bright.

November 24th, 2012 at 8:12 PM | 8-4 though? Look at the (Score:5 Normal)
RationalBuckeye
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8-4 though? Look at the schedule. Cupcake non-conference, an MSU team that keeps getting worse, a depleted Nebraska team, and a PSU squad that will get worse every year through 2018. 

November 24th, 2012 at 8:12 PM | I agree.  (Score:-1 Redundant)
November 24th, 2012 at 8:18 PM | Based on the favorable (Score:3 Normal)
mackbru
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Based on the favorable schedule, M will win 10 games almost by default. As usual, it will come down to OSU, MSU, ND, and Nebraska, three of which we get at home.

November 24th, 2012 at 8:30 PM | Correct me if I am wrong, but (Score:0 Trolling)
November 24th, 2012 at 9:14 PM | Two RS Freshmen... (Score:2 Normal)
Swazi
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Kalis already has the technique to play.  He just needs to bulk up, which I'm sure he has this past offseason and further this upcoming offseaon.  I am in no way worried about Kalis starting.

 

Chris Bryant will be healthy, and he was supposed to start this year.  If Lewan returns, the line will be much better than last year.  Miller will be a better center than Mealer, which was probably the biggest weakness on the line.

 

And the defense will probably be BETTER.  Pipkins will replace Campbell, Countess will be back, Taylor will most likely get better like JT did, if not, Richardson and Avery will be around.  Bolden will be an EXTREMELY smart playing in the LB group.  Again, not worried in the least about him taking over for Demens.  The only place I am kinda worried is SDE, but unlike Roh moving there just this year, we have three guys that have been playing the position.

 

You need to simmer down.  Michigan will be fine.

If you need drugs to be a good writer, you're not a good writer.

-Rod Serling

November 24th, 2012 at 9:52 PM | While the oline (Score:1)
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May struggle early, by the end of the year it will be much better than this oline. They will be more like the road graders we want. I think this years oline struggled because most were brought here to rn in space...the key is getting a running back in here who is an actual threat, we need to develop a running game badly. At WR, gallon will be outside, dileo in slot, and darboh or chesson on the other side.

Denard Robinson......They're not going to catch him!

November 24th, 2012 at 7:58 PM | Countess...? (Score:0 Overrated)
November 24th, 2012 at 7:58 PM | Ha I'm drunk & retarded (Score:5 Normal)
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Ha I'm drunk & retarded

November 24th, 2012 at 7:59 PM | Tired of complaining? Borges (Score:-1 Trolling)
November 24th, 2012 at 7:59 PM | Not sure I'd include lewan (Score:1 Normal)
gutnedawg
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Not sure I'd include lewan

/°>

 

November 24th, 2012 at 8:04 PM | I think he'll go, but I'm not going to assume... (Score:1 Normal)
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With that said, our offensive line SUCKED for much of this year. He really should stay, he wasn't as good this year as he was last year IMO.

“True loyalty is that quality of service that grows under adversity and expands in defeat. Any street urchin can shout applause in victory, but it takes character to stand fast in defeat. One is noise — the other, loyalty.”

November 25th, 2012 at 11:09 AM | Not Flamebait... (Score:2 Normal)
Mr. Yost
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It's okay to tel lthe truth and say something negative about Michigan.

With that said, our offensive line SUCKED for much of this year. He really should stay, he wasn't as good this year as he was last year IMO.

“True loyalty is that quality of service that grows under adversity and expands in defeat. Any street urchin can shout applause in victory, but it takes character to stand fast in defeat. One is noise — the other, loyalty.”

November 24th, 2012 at 8:00 PM | and Lewan (Score:1)
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assuming he goes pro

November 24th, 2012 at 10:28 PM | Lewan needs to go pro while (Score:1)
The Truth Hurts
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Lewan needs to go pro while his stock is still high.  To me, he took a step back this year, so staying another year will probably hurt his stock.

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 What you gonna do when hokemania RUNS wild over you?

 

November 24th, 2012 at 10:51 PM | Not that I necessarily (Score:2 Normal)
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Not that I necessarily disagree with anything you have said, but how can you even claim to make that assertion?  Perhaps he is getting worse and should take the money while he can, but maybe the entirety of the line being terrible has also had an effect on him.  Perhaps he will come back for another year only to get stronger, faster, improve his technique, and his understanding of the game.  The comparison is not precise, but I'm pretty sure Jake Long improved his stock, his strength, and his understanding that last year.  Maybe I'm just crazy, though.

The spirit of liberty is the spirit which is not too sure that it is right.

November 24th, 2012 at 8:02 PM | Also, Brink not returning I (Score:2)
Swang on These
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Also, Brink not returning I heard. Is anything confirmed on Conley?

I apologize about the dress code, sir, but my next party is a hayride

November 24th, 2012 at 8:02 PM | I can't remember who you used (Score:2)
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I can't remember who you used to be. The bulldog guy?

not just "douchey" MGoBlog user, but now TRUSTED MGoBlog user

November 24th, 2012 at 8:03 PM | Seriously wouldn't be (Score:1)
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Seriously wouldn't be suprised to see many freshmen step up to major playing time, primarily at the reciever and in the secondary. One thing proven this year, is that our defense is going to fine and will seriously get better. But the offense is something to work on. Without Denard, our offensive output will potentially take a hit. And will we have a newOC or will Borges better be equipped to work with a dual threat QB who works best in a Pro Style offense, in which we can't put a guy in with untied laces and expect him to break off a big run, depsite being pancaked by two defenders.

Tradition is something you cannot bottle. To hell with Ohio.

November 24th, 2012 at 8:05 PM | The defense looks pretty (Score:1)
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The defense looks pretty tight. The offense looks a little thin to me. Not sure how good of a job Borges is doing in his recruiting to be honest.

November 24th, 2012 at 8:07 PM | I don't see Deveon (Score:4 Normal)
ldoublee
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I don't see Deveon redshirting....

November 24th, 2012 at 10:56 PM | ^^^^^^^ (Score:2)
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Indeed. Within this system, there is DIRE need for a power back. Rawls presents great pad level with a strong center of gravity, but he consistently chooses to bounce and does not seem to contain great balance. Vincent Smith explodes to the LOS more effectively, IMO.

Deveon Smith puts up monster numbers (albeit in D2, but w/e) against solid competition in Ohio. The way things are playing out thus far in recruiting, I can't see how we could afford to RS him given our RB depth.

November 24th, 2012 at 8:07 PM | Let's face it. Rawls is (Score:4 Normal)
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Let's face it. Rawls is really a fullback. 

November 24th, 2012 at 11:00 PM | I wouldn't agree to that yet. (Score:1)
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I wouldn't agree to that yet.  I'm still giving him the benefit of the doubt (some, at least).  He seems hesitant to me and lacking the ability to use his angles/speed to set up his blockers.  Personally, I don't think he has a great grasp of the playbook, yet.  I could easily envision this causing a player to "overthink" even the most mundane aspects of the game.  I will wait to pass judgment until he is able to a better rhythm of carries next year (or still prove he doesn't deserve those carries).

The spirit of liberty is the spirit which is not too sure that it is right.

November 25th, 2012 at 7:19 AM | He's not "overthinking." (Score:1 Flamebait)
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He's not "overthinking."  He's bouncing things to the outside or he's not running through tackles.  He's just not very good.  There's no getting around it.  Unless he packs on 40 lbs. so he can Ron Dayne his way through people, he's very limited.

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November 24th, 2012 at 8:11 PM | For those complaining about (Score:3 Normal)
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For those complaining about the offense, do you remember how the offense performed in big games under Rich Rod?

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November 24th, 2012 at 8:33 PM | Better than this team. (Score:-1 Normal)
November 24th, 2012 at 8:36 PM | I must have watched different (Score:1 Normal)
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I must have watched different Michigan - Ohio State games than you did, then...

November 24th, 2012 at 9:55 PM | Richrod's (Score:2 Normal)
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Teams were HORRIBLE against good teams, any yardage that was put up was after we trailed by 3 touchdowns. The offense is clearly better now than when that goof ball was here, we got throttled by 80 percent of the big ten, are biggest rival was fricken Indiana under RR.

Denard Robinson......They're not going to catch him!

November 25th, 2012 at 2:57 AM | Sorry! (Score:1)
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But all the OSU vs UM games under RR were complete embarrassments!  Hoke won his first year and came close his 2nd against an undefeated OSU team on the road. I wish we could have won but we were just one play away from winning!  Way better than RR teams did against OSU!!!!

expect the best

November 24th, 2012 at 8:12 PM | The only real weakness is OL (Score:4 Normal)
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The only real weakness is OL and RB.

CMU W

ND W

Akron W

at Uconn W

Minnesota W

at PSU W

Indiana W

 at MSU W

Nebraska W

at Nortwestern W

at Iowa W

Ohio tossup

 

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November 24th, 2012 at 8:13 PM | WR (Score:3 Normal)
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WR is more of a weakness than both of those in my opinion

“True loyalty is that quality of service that grows under adversity and expands in defeat. Any street urchin can shout applause in victory, but it takes character to stand fast in defeat. One is noise — the other, loyalty.”

November 24th, 2012 at 8:19 PM | You're forgetting WR. (Score:1 Normal)
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You're forgetting WR.

November 24th, 2012 at 8:32 PM | I see 8-4/9-3 with three (Score:0 Flamebait)
November 24th, 2012 at 8:45 PM | Undefeated (Score:2)
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Write W next to ohio and we can be undefeated without the bother of playing the games.

November 25th, 2012 at 3:14 AM | I agree (Score:1)
uminks
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The schedule will be easier next season.  Looks like 7 easy wins.

We should beat MSU and PSU on the road.

The Toss up games could be ND, NE, at Northwestern and OSU. Three of these 4 games will be at home. I think this year we could take 2 to 3 of these games.

I can't rule out the unexpected loss!  So 10 to 11 wins -1 will give us a record of 9-3 or 10-2, and most likely a Legends division title. We may have to play OSU twice this season!

expect the best

November 25th, 2012 at 11:12 AM | Safety is another (Score:1)
Mr. Yost
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Safety is another...losing Kovacs MAY (I said MAY) be bigger than losing Denard.

“True loyalty is that quality of service that grows under adversity and expands in defeat. Any street urchin can shout applause in victory, but it takes character to stand fast in defeat. One is noise — the other, loyalty.”

November 24th, 2012 at 8:13 PM | I think the biggest problem (Score:3 Normal)
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I think the biggest problem next year is going to be opponents not having to gameplan for Denard. I think it may expose other positions as below average.

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November 24th, 2012 at 8:14 PM | THIS (Score:1 Normal)
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...I agree with 100%.

“True loyalty is that quality of service that grows under adversity and expands in defeat. Any street urchin can shout applause in victory, but it takes character to stand fast in defeat. One is noise — the other, loyalty.”

November 25th, 2012 at 7:17 AM | I think those other positions (Score:2)
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I think those other positions have already been exposed as below average.

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November 24th, 2012 at 8:16 PM | I disagree.  We have Dileo (Score:1)
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I disagree.  We have Dileo and Gallon plus highly regarded Darboh.

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November 24th, 2012 at 8:21 PM | Dileo and Gallon are quality (Score:3 Normal)
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Dileo and Gallon are quality slot receivers. But we don't have a single field-stretching home-run threat. And don't count on a RS freshman to be a game-changer. Treadwell or bust.

November 24th, 2012 at 8:27 PM | Yeah... (Score:-1 Normal)
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