BlueCube

December 24th, 2013 at 10:55 AM ^

but I think he's going to have a huge impact here including raising recruiting another level. It's his personality in addition to his talent that makes him special.

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LSAClassOf2000

December 24th, 2013 at 11:04 AM ^

For those interested, MaxPreps has a pretty complete profile of Peppers' stats on both sides of the ball as well as on special teams here - LINK

Hopefully, his arrival at Michigan doesn't interrupt in the slightest the pace at which he picks up honors like this. He truly seems like a special athlete as well as someone with a pretty great outlook as well. 

The 4 INTs, incidentally, came to 126 yards, and he also had 12 pass breakups and a caused fumble. He also had 1,381 all-purpose yards on offense. 

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Real Tackles Wear 77

December 24th, 2013 at 11:07 AM ^

Other than Drew Henson, has UM football ever signed a National Player of the Year before? I know that several organizations award such honors, but I can't think of anyone who did (maybe Mallett, though Jimmy Clausen was higher-rated that year??)

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team126

December 24th, 2013 at 11:20 AM ^

We did a poor job in this lost season, either due to coaching (scheme), or simply due to lack of talent.

Look forward to a much better 2014 with Jabrill in the line up.

 

Congratulations Jabrill!

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maize-blue

December 24th, 2013 at 11:31 AM ^

I'm thinking scheme??? The coaches all the sudden seemed to become conservative with the aggresiveness of the D. I guess they weren't confident in their coverage skills as a unit when blitzing alot. If Peppers comes in is able to contribute and if Wilson and Thomas improve, I actually think the secondary can become a strength on the team.

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Avon Barksdale

December 24th, 2013 at 11:36 AM ^

Typically I don't get too excited for incoming freshmen making an impact, but I seriously think Peppers is going to be good next year, great in 2015, and legendary in 2016. I think Peppers could return punts next season.

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Double-D

December 24th, 2013 at 11:40 AM ^

Anyone have thoughts on Jabril playing safety. He hits like a linebacker with gret instincts. We have two good corners now with two good backups. A good safety can really tighten up a defense and we are thin there at best.

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An Angelo's Addict

December 24th, 2013 at 11:49 AM ^

Definitely looking forward to seeing what positions Peppers will be playing next year. With his kind of playmaking ability I could see him contributing next year as a nickel, safety, returner, CB etc. We had solid CB play last year but having Jabrill opposite Countess would be fantastic

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Ryno2317

December 24th, 2013 at 12:11 PM ^

He will have an impact as a FROSH, however, don't expect him to "dominate" anything.  I'll be happy if he gets significant playing time and is the starter for the majority of the season.  

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aiglick

December 24th, 2013 at 5:36 PM ^

I'm optimistic but if course we'll see. Either way I think he will raise the level of play on the field he is definitely talented and seems to put in the work required. Looking forward to seeing what he can do next year.

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ca_prophet

December 24th, 2013 at 7:45 PM ^

Either Peppers starts having beaten out some of Wilson/Stribling/Lewis/Taylor/Thomas, or those guys will have had to beat him out. Either way they'll be starting because they beat out quality options. Quality depth rocks!

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Mr. Yost

December 25th, 2013 at 12:40 PM ^

...then go smack yourself.

Smart enough?

LOL

Like smart enough to scrap the POWER vs. Penn St.?

Like smart enough to develop a short-medium passing game vs. MSU?

Smart enough to call a timeout before the 2 pt coversion vs. OSU?

Smart enough to call plays that take the pressure off of your young inexperienced offensive line?

...I love Michigan, but I don't trust that we're "smart enough" to do anything at this point.

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Chiwolve

December 25th, 2013 at 3:37 PM ^

When the best thing to happen to Michigan football all year is the play of a recruit who nobody can say with 100% accuracy will ever don the Maize and Blue... New Year plz

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