If Denard can't go, might get in for one "symbolic play"

It's only fitting that Denard's last play at Michigan Stadium, would be just like his first. 

Lots of seniors to start Saturday. They may only play the 1st play, but there will be a lot of seniors out there on that 1st play.

but I do.  I would imagine I'm not the only one who feels this way.  Denard isn't just a special football player, he's a special kid.  I would feel so sad if I didn't get the chance to give him one more vociferous cheer following a play. 

You were probably standing next to me at that game too, weren't you!  Good times.

If Coach Hoke has already thought about this, it seems to me that Denard will most likely not be playing much this Saturday.  Although I do find it somewhat strange that Coach would tip his hand like this.  I'd much more expect Brady to simply say Denard is "banged up" or "we'll see how he feels."  Very telling.

The Walter Smith play happens at 21:53

I remember that play, you could see Moeller telling Walter to make the catch and just get out of bounds.  Walter caught the ball, found the closest defender and popped him right in the chest.  Dude loved to hit.

Your Hokespeak is a lot rusty. : (

I don't think it would be done for the fans.  I think it would be done for Denard and his teammates, so they could see him on the field one last time.

I had a dream last night about Denard's last home game.  It woke me up.  That's all I am going to say!

That would be one classy move by Ferentz. I'm sure that Lloyd has already spoken to him about this.

...I've been wondering that too.

Not that I've ever been one of those people who insisted he wasn't a good QB or anything, but he's still an electric runner & a weapon.  Why not get him on the field if possible?  Gardner was willing to try reciever and I'd imagine that Denard is just as selfless.  I guess this just points to the fact that the injury must be too severe to risk letting him take a hit.

Denard is still your starting QB unless otherwise noted - I could see changing the playcalls to accommodate any limitations, but not putting him out of position.

It would be nice to see him out there for at least some of the game if he is available, but as other have mentioned, he has meant so much to Michigan and done so much for the program simply by being here as well as through his play that it would be a bonus rather than a necessity on many levels. Even Kirk Ferentz said that the Hawkeyes were preparing based on the assumption that both Robinson and Gardner would be under center. Consider also that there are the Buckeyes and a bowl to prepare for guaranteed, and a healthy Denard would be invaluable for those, so if he plays Saturday, it's likely at QB, and I imagine for only a portion of the game.

That being said, it is really a day for all the seniors on this team, and hopefully they are all out there at some point - this group has been through quite a bit, and it has not been easy on them, I am sure. They deserve every clap and every decibel of that ovation, in my opinion.

I think there are two issues:

1) If he has trouble gripping the ball, he could be a fumble risk.

2) The fear of further injury to the nerve.  What if he lands on it again?

Even having him jet across for a fake hand off to potentially open up the middle on specific downs.

Get the logical of saving him.  OTOH, if he doesn't play this week, it will be 4 weeks since he's seen live action.  If the plan is for him to play QB against Ohio and he is ready to go this week I think you've got to get him some game action.  I suppose the real question is what define being ready this week or in your term close to 100%.