Hello: (football walk on) Michael Jocz

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June 13th, 2012 at 7:37 PM
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Hello: (football walk on) Michael Jocz

I definitely thought this was board worthy. However I recently talked to Michael Jocz, who informed me of his acceptance at Michian, and his plan to walk-on to the football team. He said he's talked to Hoke numerous times about his plans and that he intends to be there for fall camp.

Michigan's truly getting a quality kid here: he has a 4.0 gpa, and a 32 ACT(!). He plays WR/TE for Novi, and at 6'4, 190.. you can make a case for playing both.

He was named ALL KLAA division team by max preps, and i've embedded his highlight video below. Wish him luck!

kk

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June 13th, 2012 at 8:44 PM | Looks like he will be good (Score:1)
Lac55
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Looks like he will be good for special teams with those blocked kicks.

If I say a duck can pull a truck, shut up and hook the sucka up!

June 13th, 2012 at 7:44 PM | At 190 I'm not sure you can (Score:5 Normal)
michfan6060
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At 190 I'm not sure you can make a case for TE.

Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence.

- Vince Lombardi

June 13th, 2012 at 8:00 PM | He looks pretty small, muscle (Score:2)
Silly Goose
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He looks pretty small, muscle wise. You could probably put 20 or more pounds on him and he would be a reasonable option for one of the tight end positions. I doubt he would be a starter, but 6'3, 220 wouldnt be fun to cover.

Ghosts are scary.

June 13th, 2012 at 8:00 PM | Not at the college level (Score:2)
Lionsfan
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Not at the college level anyway

If you're doing nothing, how do you know when you're finished?

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June 13th, 2012 at 8:48 PM | You never know.  Some guys (Score:4 Normal)
Elmer
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You never know.  Some guys have put on 60-70 lbs during their college careers. 

The kid has good hands and looks like a gamer.  Nice pick up for a walk-on.

June 13th, 2012 at 9:23 PM | I did (Score:5 Normal)
LSA Aught One
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But it was from Jet's and Campus Corner.

June 13th, 2012 at 8:22 PM | I'm friends with his sister, (Score:2 Normal)
a2_electricboogaloo
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I'm friends with his sister, and it looks like he's put on a decent amount of muscle since his highlight video came out. I'd guess he's around 210 by now.

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June 13th, 2012 at 7:44 PM | How long until a Sparty offer (Score:4 Normal)
CR509
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How long until a Sparty offer comes?

June 13th, 2012 at 7:50 PM | He is looking for an education. (Score:5 Normal)
jonnyknox
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Sparty has nothing to offer.

June 13th, 2012 at 8:04 PM | Burnt (Score:2 Normal)
pkatz
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couches?

June 13th, 2012 at 9:08 PM | Jocz on them if they do try (Score:5 Normal)
Markovits is Great
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Jocz on them if they do try to offer.

Except for the other thing. That hurts the most. But the lack of respect hurts the second most.

June 13th, 2012 at 9:43 PM | I kept thinking that he is (Score:1)
redhousewolverine
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I kept thinking that he is the perfect football player since all the jocks played football, but then your comment made me realize it's probably pronounced with a long o. Damn.

"The unexamined life is not worth living." Socrates.

June 14th, 2012 at 12:54 AM | If the play-by-play announcer has it right, (Score:1)
rob f
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Jocz is pronounced "Joess", long "o" with an emphasis on the "s" sound.  That's how it was pronounced several times in that highlight film.

June 13th, 2012 at 9:44 PM | I kept thinking that he is (Score:1)
redhousewolverine
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Shit the dreaded double post. Damn iPhone.

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June 13th, 2012 at 7:48 PM | Kid seems to have solid hands (Score:1)
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Kid seems to have solid hands and a knack to play hard, he is good on my book. Maybe he will get a shot when he is more developed and if he gets faster. Welcome!

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June 13th, 2012 at 7:50 PM | Good luck to him! Even coach (Score:3 Normal)
no joke its hoke
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Good luck to him! Even coach Bo said the walk on's help make up the heart of a team.

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June 13th, 2012 at 8:22 PM | Welcome to Meeechigan Mike! (Score:2 Normal)
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Welcome to Meeechigan Mike!

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June 13th, 2012 at 7:54 PM | Congrats (Score:5 Normal)
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We are all jealous that you are young, smart, going to Michigan and you get to live, learn, and grow with a great football team and coaching staff.

Brady Hoke - High quality recruits one or two at a time.

June 13th, 2012 at 7:56 PM | Welcome aboard, Michael! (Score:2)
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Welcome aboard, Michael!

June 13th, 2012 at 7:57 PM | Yeah, looks like his hands (Score:1)
jethro34
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Yeah, looks like his hands are solid and he's got good concentration.  He'll be nice practice for guys to cover someone with height.  Meanwhile he could see the field perhaps on special teams.  I think his chances to see the field on offense are contingent on gaining 50 lbs over the next 3 years.

June 13th, 2012 at 8:09 PM | What's the over/under (Score:-1 Redundant)
June 13th, 2012 at 8:14 PM | Welcome To Michigan (Score:2)
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Welcome to Michigan, Michael!

Pretty good video - it looks like he has good hands and is a pretty sharp player overall. Good luck to him at camp!

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June 13th, 2012 at 8:26 PM | Cool (Score:1)
BlueSpice.inSEC.hell
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After watching so many clips of our defensive and O-line recruits - It was pretty cool watching some offensive skill position highlights. Love the smarts, love the commitment to the TEAM! Good Luck!

June 13th, 2012 at 8:41 PM | Welcome Michael.  I look (Score:4 Normal)
Elmer
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Welcome Michael.  I look forward to seeing you in the Big House. 

He's a future engineer, so he must be a great person!

June 13th, 2012 at 8:36 PM | Welcome aboard! Make us (Score:1)
coldnjl
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Welcome aboard! Make us proud!

June 13th, 2012 at 8:38 PM | There's no way that (Score:3 Normal)
HouseThatYostBuilt
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weight is correct. I ran track with Mike in high school...I'm around 180, and he has at least 25 pounds on me. He's pretty fast too. Definitely not elite speed, but he could turn into a solid tight end if he puts on another 20 to 30 pounds.

GBOD

June 13th, 2012 at 8:53 PM | I got a 34 so he's not that (Score:5 Normal)
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I got a 34 so he's not that smart.

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June 13th, 2012 at 8:59 PM | Not really, collegeboard does (Score:2 Normal)
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Not really, collegeboard does the SAT.  The ACT is done by ACT, inc.

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June 13th, 2012 at 10:18 PM | Ha. (Score:2 Normal)
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I got a 35. What now?

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June 13th, 2012 at 9:00 PM | the kid has great hands. (Score:1)
Gssumcat
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the kid has great hands. once he puts on some beef and learns the play book he might see the field.
Welcome aboard!!

June 13th, 2012 at 10:18 PM | If he sees the field on (Score:3 Normal)
Magnus
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If he sees the field on offense, we're in trouble.

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June 13th, 2012 at 11:16 PM | Not if he's awesome. (Score:5 Normal)
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Not if he's awesome.

June 13th, 2012 at 11:19 PM | You win. (Score:4 Normal)
Magnus
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You win.

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June 14th, 2012 at 8:31 AM | Perhaps, but (Score:4 Normal)
nuclearblue
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I do believe we once said such things about a certain Mr. Kovacs.  I'm not suggesting he is/will be that good, but anything is possible.

June 14th, 2012 at 10:57 AM | Anything is possible, true, (Score:2)
Magnus
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Anything is possible, true, but it would either take a huge leap from him or a huge dropoff from our other players.  For his sake, I hope the former happens...but that's not very realistic.

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June 14th, 2012 at 1:03 PM | Not necessarily. (Score:1)
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It might mean we're doing really, REALLY well. 

I have no problem with him playing in any game we're up 50.

"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

June 13th, 2012 at 9:27 PM | (edit) (Score:3 Normal)
Bloodoo
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I am reasonably new to the board, so forgive me if this was meant to be an MGoInsideJoke, but I believe you are missing a 'g' in 'Michian.' Great info otherwise.

June 13th, 2012 at 10:17 PM | As a Novi alum (Score:2)
BlueBadger
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I proud! I like that 32, repping the Novi academic exellence. But seriously, congrats to him, and have fun running into a Novi student at least once a week. We (well they now, I am gone) are numerous in ann arbor!

Warning: My imagination is inefficient.

June 13th, 2012 at 10:19 PM | Your post is a shining (Score:5 Normal)
Magnus
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Your post is a shining example of that Novi academic excellence.

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June 13th, 2012 at 10:22 PM | Yeah (Score:5 Normal)
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I proud. I also a little drunk.

Warning: My imagination is inefficient.

June 13th, 2012 at 11:08 PM | yep (Score:-1 Flamebait)
June 13th, 2012 at 11:18 PM | I don't know why you care (Score:4 Normal)
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I don't know why you care whether I post in a thread or not.

Of the 15 threads on the front page, I have commented in exactly 2 of them.

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June 14th, 2012 at 7:53 AM | Apparently this guy has been (Score:3 Normal)
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Apparently this guy has been waiting around for you to post just so he can bitch. And since you don't comment all that often, he's been waiting a while so it's past his bedtime and he's cranky ok?

If you're doing nothing, how do you know when you're finished?

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June 14th, 2012 at 1:04 PM | He must be confusing you for me. (Score:1)
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I'm sorry.

"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

June 14th, 2012 at 1:10 PM | Our avatars are similarly (Score:3 Insightful)
Magnus
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Our avatars are similarly fearsome.

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June 13th, 2012 at 11:54 PM | Hey now (Score:2 Normal)
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He was just pointing out some irony in my post which he found funny. No reason to get defensive on my behalf.

Warning: My imagination is inefficient.

June 13th, 2012 at 11:40 PM | Nice to see a quality kid with "smarts", however, (Score:1)
rob f
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join the Michigan Football Team as a walk-on.  I like what he shows in that highlight film; however, he's gonna have to hit those weights just as hard or harder than he hits his books if he wants to realize his dream of playing at Michigan.  However, after reading about him, I believe he's got the inner drive to reach his goals, however much effort it takes. 

"However" is so easy to both overuse and misuse, isn't it, however?

June 13th, 2012 at 11:59 PM | Let's hope he can be the (Score:1)
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Let's hope he can be the offensive walk-on equivalent of Jordan Kovacs!

"The goal, the expectation of this program is the Big Ten Championship"

June 14th, 2012 at 1:43 AM | Practice squad...then (Score:1)
uminks
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special teams and who knows may be in 3 or 4 years he may see some playing time with the offense, if he can put on muscle weight.

I wish I was good enough to play on the practice team when I went to U-M!

expect the best

June 14th, 2012 at 1:45 AM | Congratulations Michael. (Score:1)
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Bring all the intangibles to the team with your hard work.

Go Blue!

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