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Gibbons Named Semifinalist for Lou Groza Award (Best Kicker)

If anyone had told you this would happen two years ago, you would have been completely justified if you had sucker punched them in the face for insulting your intelligence.

His stats on the year are 13/15 for 86.7% field goals made, with a long of 52 yards.

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November 5th, 2012 at 1:13 PM | Brunettes (Score:5 Normal)
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I guess the tip coach Hoke gave him really helped!

GO BLUE!

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November 5th, 2012 at 1:14 PM | Where's the threat? (Score:4 Normal)
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Where's the threat?

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November 5th, 2012 at 1:15 PM | Very, very happy for him. (Score:1)
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Very, very happy for him. Incredible turnaround

Call Mr. Plow, that's my name, that name again is Mr. Plow

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November 5th, 2012 at 1:17 PM | His long was 52?? I thought (Score:3 Normal)
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His long was 52?? I thought Wile hit that one?

Nevertheless, he's been stellar since Hoke has been here and I no longer fear when our kicker has to go out there.

You know, Dude, I myself dabbled in pacifism once. Not in 'Nam of course.

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November 5th, 2012 at 1:19 PM | Hit the 52 yarder against (Score:4 Normal)
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Hit the 52 yarder against Nebraska after Wile missed short from 48.

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November 5th, 2012 at 1:24 PM | Ahh, I just looked it up. I (Score:2)
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Ahh, I just looked it up. I thought Wile hit a 50+ against MSU but it was only 48. I actually know less by being at the games than I do when I watch on TV. Also, I was probably distracted trying to watch Nebraska and the World Series at the same time in my house.

You know, Dude, I myself dabbled in pacifism once. Not in 'Nam of course.

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November 5th, 2012 at 2:25 PM | I'm still amazed he hit the (Score:1 Overrated)
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I'm still amazed he hit the 52 yarder.  The wind was at his back, but 52 yards? 

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November 5th, 2012 at 1:21 PM | An ideal model for dedication (Score:4 Normal)
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An ideal model for dedication and hard work. Congrats young man.

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November 5th, 2012 at 1:21 PM | While I don't think he'll win the Groza Award (Score:3 Normal)
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To date, he is probably your first team Big Ten place kicker, which even after last year, seemed dubious to start the season. But both MSU's kicker and Nebraska's kicker have struggeled this season (coming into the season they were two of the better kickers).

He does have compitition from Iowa's kicker (15/18; long 50) and NW kicker (11/12; long 42) but that's about it, and to date I would say Gibbons beats both of them, which both great and amazing to see.

4/23/13 - Denard Robinson's NFL Future, Part II

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November 5th, 2012 at 1:25 PM | Kickers are strange (Score:2 Normal)
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Example: Tulane Kicker Cairo Santos. 14/14 on the season with a long of 57 and 2/2 from 50+. But 20/21 on extra points...

4/23/13 - Denard Robinson's NFL Future, Part II

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November 5th, 2012 at 1:38 PM | Thats not really that (Score:4 Normal)
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Thats not really that strange. Missing 1 after 20 attempts, no matter how easy it is, can occur due to some fluky thing. Maybe the holder had a bad hold for that 1 missed PAT.

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November 5th, 2012 at 1:39 PM | When he wins this award they (Score:1)
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When he wins this award they should also present him with a brunette girl.

WOLVERINE NATION!

Twitter: @MckenzieNewby

 

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November 5th, 2012 at 2:41 PM | They should present a (Score:2 Normal)
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They should present a brunette girl to each of us who had to endure 2010.

Good for Gibbons...what great turnaround.

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November 5th, 2012 at 1:42 PM | Incredible turn around that (Score:2)
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Incredible turn around that Gibby's even in the discussion.

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November 5th, 2012 at 1:52 PM | Absolutely astounding (Score:2)
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Absolutely astounding turnaround. He was one of the worst kickers in college football a few years ago and I dreaded watching us line up for a field goal. Now it has turned close to automatic. 

 

 

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November 6th, 2012 at 12:28 AM | FWIW, he only attempted five (Score:2)
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FWIW, he only attempted five FGs in 2010.   Seth Broekhuizen attempted nine.

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November 5th, 2012 at 1:55 PM | Good for him (Score:2)
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Didn't see it two years ago, just another good thing about our coaches perhaps.

HAIL.

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November 5th, 2012 at 2:04 PM | Those Who Stay (Score:2)
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"Those who stay will be champions"  --Bo Schembechler

Another fine example.  Well done, young man.

“When your team is winning, be ready to be tough, because winning can make you soft. On the other hand, when your team is losing, stick by them. Keep believing” 

--Bo Schembechler

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November 5th, 2012 at 2:09 PM | It's fitting that your title (Score:3 Normal)
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It's fitting that your title actually has to clarify what the Lou Groza award is since our fan base is not familiar with such things from recent years.

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November 5th, 2012 at 2:25 PM | Damn right (Score:1)
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Damn right he is

Hail! to the Victors Valiant Hail!

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November 5th, 2012 at 2:29 PM | The improvement of our (Score:2 Insightful)
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The improvement of our kicking game really mirrors the improvement of the whole team over the past several years. Very happy for him and he couldn't have had much better of a season thus far.

-UM class of 2018 

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November 5th, 2012 at 5:50 PM | I've thought this too.  The (Score:2)
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I've thought this too.  The across-the-board improved confidence has been very noticeable.  

It seemed like in 2010 his extra points barely even made it to the net.  Now he is hitting 52 yarders.  It gives hope for continued improvement in all facets.

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November 5th, 2012 at 2:31 PM | When the game comes down to (Score:1)
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When the game comes down to the line and we need a clutch field goal, I'm finally confident again that we'll make it. He had game winners in the Sugar Bowl and against MSU a few weeks ago, its good that he's finally being recognized

-UM class of 2018 

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November 5th, 2012 at 2:36 PM | That's hilarious.  Next thing (Score:5 Normal)
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That's hilarious.  Next thing you know you're going to try and sell me on the idea that Michigan has a good defense too.

Hardy-har-har OP.  Good one!

Sincerely,

A Michigan fan that has been under a rock since 2010 

 

 

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November 5th, 2012 at 2:55 PM | I'm tempted to go back to 2010 (Score:3 Normal)
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And check some of those posts that mercilessly ripped him....but you know who you are.

"I love him, he's a great coach, he's a great mentor, he's a great friend. He's every single thing you want a college coach to be, and he does it flawlessly." -David Molk

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November 5th, 2012 at 3:02 PM | #11, Gibbons. (Score:2)
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#11, Gibbons.

Streaming UM games early Sunday morning from Korea, since 2007

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November 5th, 2012 at 6:32 PM | For old time's sake: GIBBONS (Score:1)
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For old time's sake:

GIBBONS YOU GO WIN THAT AWARD

/just kidding with you Gibbons but seriously great work and hope you win. If not you've been invaluable to the team which is great in and of itself.

Here's hoping for a bright future. This team does try hard and I will continue to support them.

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November 5th, 2012 at 7:18 PM | If it means anything, Groza (Score:2)
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If it means anything, Groza was a brunette. But, ya know, he's not a girl..

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November 6th, 2012 at 3:24 AM | Gibbons Names Semifinalist for Award (Best Knocker) (Score:2)
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November 6th, 2012 at 11:20 AM | Well at least he'll definitely win (Score:1)
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MOVEMBER!

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November 6th, 2012 at 3:56 PM | Brunette Trophy (Score:1)
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It is black now but for him they should make the trophy brown like it was a few years ago.

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