Gardner Media Day Article from 247

Submitted by Rumsey on

Quiet day on the board, so I thought I'd share this free 247 fluff piece. Some interesting tidbits include yet another vote of confidence for Joe Bolden this time from Devin Gardner. Will be interesting to see how he and Desmond Morgan end up splitting playing time. Gardner also says he and Amara Darboh have the chemistry back that they had prior to Darboh's injury. Hopefully they can mimic the telepathic communication shared by Gardner and Gallon last year. Anyways, give it a click.

Danwillhor

July 30th, 2014 at 6:20 PM ^

but.......but......what I secretly don't want to admit is that the way the osu offense was moving at will definitely made the game still in play. I mean, a FG is all they needed. I have a hard time thinking that they couldn't have gotten into FG range at the least. Then again, the lead is the lead and anything can happen so of course I wanted it. I just think we assume the game is won if we get that conversion. Guy played like a champion, though!

Bodogblog

July 30th, 2014 at 12:24 PM ^

Also on WTKA, Jake Ryan was talking up Joe Bolden (and maybe that was posted somewhere else, and why you refer to DG's being another vote of confidence).  Mattison said Bolden had the best spring of any player.  Ryan said he was helped by Bolden, looked to him for guidance when the coaches weren't right there.  Said Bolden helped him, was very vocal in getting everyone lined up.  It's been my opinion for a while that he starts.

Everyone Murders

July 30th, 2014 at 12:34 PM ^

That was a nice read, and especially encouraging regarding Darboh.  Thanks for posting.

I've got a question, though.  If you post a link to a fluff piece, does that make you a fluffer?

#notjudging

reshp1

July 30th, 2014 at 12:36 PM ^

Really relieved to hear something about Darboh. It seemed like news of his recovery has been placed on strict radio silence. With the exception of a couple "he's fine" statements we really didn't hear much and when he didn't participate in the Spring (seemingly a long time for a foot injury), I was starting to fear the worst.

Also, I''m looking forward to seeing some folks eat lemons when Bolden gets the start.

Tyrone Biggums

July 30th, 2014 at 2:03 PM ^

Don't you think it's weird that noone ever mentions Bellomy? I've seen him in some of the Mgovideos and spring ball, but I don't think I've heard his name brought up once by the coaches or players since he got hurt. He was one of Borges's only recruits. Kinda feel bad for him, even if it's not at UM I'd like to see him get a chance to redeem himself and an opportunity to compete.

 

GoBLUinTX

July 30th, 2014 at 6:03 PM ^

4th Q with three TD comeback, was the starter until injured in late September.  He then started the entire '96 season, was hurt at OSU Greise finished and won that game and though he didn't know it at the time, that was the end of Dreisbach's collegiate career.

wolverinebutt

July 30th, 2014 at 6:53 PM ^

When RR signed Morgan I didn't think much of it.  A slow kid from the West side of the state that looked more like MAC material to me.  Wow - was I wrong.  The kid isn't flashy or sexy, but he's done a nice job for us.  He is like the old Beetle that wasn't flashy, but it always started and got you to work in a snow storm.  A tip of the  hat to Morgan for being a fine Michigan man.

Bolden is big, flashy and looks like he could play on Sundays if he keeps getting better.  

I hope they both get plenty of reps and we see a breakout year from Bolden.  This D has potential to make us very happy this year.