Hoke: starting QB to be named later this week
Was supposed to be named today.
Could it be that the longer this is dragged out, it's more likely to be Morris?
Hoke on QB decision: "We'll probably end up later in the week. we want to make sure we're right."
— angelique (@chengelis) September 23, 2014
Hoke: "we feel good about both guys. other potential changes we'll get to later in the week"
— angelique (@chengelis) September 23, 2014
September 23rd, 2014 at 1:03 PM ^
I really don't have any care for what this man says anymore.
September 23rd, 2014 at 1:17 PM ^
Still care enough to read and comment apparently.
September 23rd, 2014 at 1:22 PM ^
I'm seeing some stuff on this blog lately that bothers me...I'm not picking sides between you two, but I think we all need to take a step back and remember we're all (mostly) fans of Michigan.
We may not all agree on all things, but come on...there's a real ESPiN style of banter going on lately and its disturbing. Lets know go down that road. Everyone take a deep breath, please.
September 23rd, 2014 at 1:42 PM ^
Shut up and don't tell me what to do.
September 23rd, 2014 at 1:43 PM ^
Shut up and don't tell me what to do.
September 23rd, 2014 at 2:19 PM ^
GO BUCKS!!
September 23rd, 2014 at 2:28 PM ^
Edit: Mods beat me to the punch...
September 23rd, 2014 at 1:46 PM ^
...but the complaining about stuff that's not going to change, has to stop. So I'm okay with anyone who basically tells those people "STFU."
Anytime Hoke speaks, there's a line of people waiting to complain about what he says or doesn't say. Even though he always says or doesn't say the same things and it's been this way for a REALLY long time.
It's like being an Oregon fan and whining about UNIFORMZ...I mean, they've done UNIFORMZ for years, they're not going to stop now. Stop being an Oregon fan if it truly bothers you that much. Otherwise, just shut up and move on to something else.
Hoke isn't going to change his personality, it is what it is...and it's always been this way. The only new thing is the injuries and even that isn't new anymore.
So I'm with anyone who's annoyed with the people who are annoyed with all things Brady Hoke and want to complain about it every chance they can get. Don't click the link if you don't want to read about it. Don't watch the presser if you don't want to hear about it.
Literally that's the definition of stupid. I don't like something, but I'm going to keep subjecting myself to it over and over expecting a different outcome. No. Every presser you watch or read is going to be 80% the same. He's rarely going to wear headsets. He claps for motivation. He doesn't talk about injuries. He doesn't wear long sleeves during games.
You know this, I know this, we all know this...so don't subject yourself to something that annoys you knowing it's never going to change.
I hate rush hour traffic, so I avoid driving through the busiest part of the city between 4-6pm. I hate MSU trolling, so I avoid RCMB. I hate Drew Sharp, so I never read the Freep.
And then you have the folks who want to complain, thinking they're going to get a mob of people in support going "yea!" "yea!" "me too!" "right on!" --- but with these Hoke-related topics, the majority of people have just accepted it or they've learned to tolerate it or they avoid it all together...so the few responses you're going get are "BOOOOOOO!" "Shut up!" "Don't read it then!"
September 23rd, 2014 at 1:52 PM ^
a nicely phrased "STFU" is just what someone needs. And yes, couldn't agree more on the thought regarding not complaining about things you can't control. However, the personal back and forth quips at each other have to stop. I had someone tell me on this blog, essentially, to get out of my parent's basement and get to work...or something to that effect (all I need is 10% truth...). I mean...come on. Is that shit necessary? I say NO.
September 23rd, 2014 at 1:57 PM ^
On that note; what about complaining about people complaining?
September 23rd, 2014 at 2:19 PM ^
can be broken when it pleases him?
Hoke should not have committed to a date today in the first place. Minnesota would also love to know who is starting and plan for him. It was stupid on his part but he compounded the problem by backtracking from his commitment to the fan base telling them they would know today.
Like his football team little things matter and snowball. Not sure why he holds pressers if what he says cannot be relied on.
September 23rd, 2014 at 6:28 PM ^
What gets me about this place is the people who sit here and downvote comments like this. This is an intelligent reply which I guess has the downside of being a negative comment about Hoke -- even though it is 100% on-topic and non-redundant. Why does this earn two down-votes?
I've noticed my own posts frequently get downvoted here if they dare say anything negative about the program, even when they are calm, thoughtful, logical, and reasonably well-written. And on top of that, they seem to mirror the thoughts of a significant percentage of the fanbase.
Meanwhile, making inane "posbang" threads to celebrate .. "us" .. ? .. which happened even in the aftermath of the Utah game seems to get an overwhelmingly positive response from the "tribe".
It's bottom-of-the-barrel groupthink. I get that these votes don't really matter in the scheme of things, but it doesn't seem like a lot of this board is actually interested in a thoughtful, reasoned discussion of anything. So go ahead, "negbang" away, as the purile parlence goes. And if you need those oh-so-valuable points, please reply with a hardy "STFU!!"
September 23rd, 2014 at 7:21 PM ^
You're right about not promising anything in the first place, but it's his prerogative to change his mind about it. It's really not that big of a deal. No one would bat an eye about it if the program wasn't under such intense scrutiny right now.
September 23rd, 2014 at 2:33 PM ^
I don't disagree, but Hoke just sounds like a buffoon (again) here.
Monday: Starter to be named tomorrow.
Tuesday: Starter to be named later this week.
Why not just say that Monday? After all this time, what epiphany did he think he was going to have in 24 hours? Now it looks like he just said that yesterday because it was the first thing that came to mind (not the first time that's happened), and that both players still look like shit in practice as neither has gained an advantage over the other. If he'd just said yesterday that a starter will be named later in the week, that wouldn't look as exposed as it does now. I know that in the end that won't really have an effect on Saturday, but it just adds to the narrative that he isn't particularly deft.
September 23rd, 2014 at 2:34 PM ^
unless peoples voice and more importantly dollars are herd and felt. That is the reason people are expressing opinions. They think this will lead to change. Kind of the same way people contact elected officalls to voice concerns. It is just that we do not have a direct line to the coaches office.
September 23rd, 2014 at 5:54 PM ^
Herd is a good word for this blog lately.
September 23rd, 2014 at 1:29 PM ^
Never said I didn't care for the team--I am always proud to be a Michigan alum and will always cheer and support my school. I just don't take any stock in anything Hoke has to say anymore.
September 23rd, 2014 at 1:37 PM ^
Right, and this thread is about what Hoke has to say about something. Look I don't mean to pick on you, but threads like this and the presser transcripts are filled with comments like "why does anyone listen to these guys?" If you don't, fine, I don't blame you. Don't just show up to make snippy comments that add no value to any discussion.
September 23rd, 2014 at 1:47 PM ^
A fairly common topic around here has been that Hoke never has anything substantive to say in press conferences. The losing just makes most of us much less patient.
I get what you're saying and usually make it a point to avoid the site after a loss, but now I'm just venting. Sure I'm not the only one.
September 23rd, 2014 at 1:55 PM ^
Sure I'm not the only one.
You're not, and that's the problem.
September 23rd, 2014 at 1:53 PM ^
exactly. the people that say they don't care anymore shouldn't be seen at games or heard from on this site.
September 23rd, 2014 at 1:59 PM ^
I'd hate to hear what you say when you're playing euchre.
September 23rd, 2014 at 1:05 PM ^
Of course he wasn't telling the truth when he said they would be named today.....
September 23rd, 2014 at 1:06 PM ^
September 23rd, 2014 at 1:24 PM ^
September 23rd, 2014 at 1:33 PM ^
Not always.
September 23rd, 2014 at 1:44 PM ^
Either decision will draw ire, both from fans and his team. So he will announce a decision Thursday and hope for a win with decent QB play so the discussion is limited.
September 23rd, 2014 at 1:45 PM ^
This just in: Hoke brought in QB guru Steve Clarkson to assess the situation. Clarkson advises Hoke to start Wilton Speight
September 23rd, 2014 at 1:12 PM ^
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September 23rd, 2014 at 1:12 PM ^
September 23rd, 2014 at 1:13 PM ^
The fact that they didn't name Shane the starter as soon as the game was over is baffling. How much failure must DG show these guys to get a clue.
September 23rd, 2014 at 1:24 PM ^
I think they definitely would have if Shane hadn't turned the ball over and made bad throws in his stint as well. Of course the rain was a huge issue by the time he was in the game, but seeing his inaccuracy and more poor decision-making from the QB position couldn't have made them very comfortable.
September 23rd, 2014 at 1:29 PM ^
I get that but the kid basically has no experience and deserves a shot. We know what DG is and he has had plenty of chances. Its time to move on.
September 23rd, 2014 at 1:43 PM ^
Devin Gardner has shown that he's capable of blowing up Alderaan.
Shane Morris hasn't even hit a womp rat yet.
You people are either truly blind or incredibly dishonest.
September 23rd, 2014 at 3:27 PM ^
for Bellomy, Speight, or the walkons.
September 23rd, 2014 at 1:58 PM ^
The fact that you can say that is baffling.
September 23rd, 2014 at 2:17 PM ^
Have you seen Shane Morris play? That's why he hasn't been named the starter yet.
September 23rd, 2014 at 2:52 PM ^
Do you watch the games? On drop back plays Gardner literally has no time to sit in the pocket EVER.. there is no improvement from the O-line and the pass protection is 10x worse than last year..
Putting shane in won't solve anything, but i hope u get ur wish
September 23rd, 2014 at 3:38 PM ^
Untrue. There were numerous occasions for Devin Gardner to make throws with plenty of time. It didn't matter one bit.
September 23rd, 2014 at 1:13 PM ^
I feel sorry for the poor bastards that actually listen to anything this man says. I love coach Hoke, but he isn't getting it done, and his comments are not worth a lick.
September 23rd, 2014 at 2:34 PM ^
Then boom, they say something negative against him. Make up your mind.
September 23rd, 2014 at 3:26 PM ^
Well I guess you just don't understand my post then.
I love Coach Hoke, as a person and a repersenter of Michigan. He does really well in showing how great of school we are. I don't think anyone has a problem with that.
It's how he sheds questions and continues to lead are football program in a downward direction.
So, yes, I'm with you I LOVE when people state their opinions of our coach, but are not ignorant of whats going on.
Is it wrong to criticize someone I like as a person, but understand he is screwing up?
September 23rd, 2014 at 4:09 PM ^
.....................How do you say, "I feel sorry for the poor bastards that actually listen to anything this man says." and then in the next breath say, "I love Coach Hoke, as a person and a repersenter of Michigan."?
If he is representing our University well - I would tend to think I want to listen to what he says...
September 23rd, 2014 at 5:29 PM ^
I see what your saying, but your taking what I'm saying the wrong way.
Coach Hoke is really good at selling/repersenting The University of Michigan. I love him for that. He really seems to be a very good person. He also loves Michigan. With that being said, I really like him as an individual.
Now, if you listen to what he says about the FOOTBALL program, and how he gives us no info or info that is false then I have to say your an idiot if you listen to him. Doesn't make him a bad person or make me not like him as an individual.
There I spelled it out.
September 23rd, 2014 at 1:13 PM ^
they needed to watch them all week, that is their decision. If we reach the point where we're crucifying them for every decision it could be a long season. And it is already going to be very long.
September 23rd, 2014 at 3:19 PM ^
Agreed. I was just about to write the same. I do not really care much when they announce the decision, only that they make the best decision. It's a key decision and Hoke's job could be riding on it (or it could make no difference). Take your time, get it right if you are not sure.
September 23rd, 2014 at 1:13 PM ^
god, this whole thing feels like a manager at work that surrounds himself with friends and buddies so he never has to deal with confrontations or having people around him that would ever tell him what a dick he is.
September 23rd, 2014 at 1:14 PM ^
Garrett Moores?