Jake Rudock Appreciation Thread
I am not a huge fan of these type of threads but it's about to get pretty negative on here in between the 504 errors so a moment of cheer.
Think this guy deserves a thread as he may have taken his last snap at a Wolverine. Let's hope not and he can come back for the bowl. Was really down on him early and still with those 2 games vs Indiana and rutgers we didnt know if it was due to the defenses faced but has played so well vs PSU and was nearly the entire offense today. We see now he was forced to play the entire year without a legit running game and has really peaked the last 1/3rd of the year. Also from all accounts a gentleman and great person. Based on how the run game has been this year scary to think about this offense without Jake.
Hat tip to "dad" - you deserved better today, and thanks for coming to Michigan.
November 28th, 2015 at 3:18 PM ^
Indeed well done. He played very well.
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November 28th, 2015 at 3:19 PM ^
He really became a very good qb. It's why we should remain positive.
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November 28th, 2015 at 3:19 PM ^
Fuuiccckkkk
November 28th, 2015 at 3:21 PM ^
the guy is a different QB from week 1. Imagine if he had an average run game next to him! Imagine this team led by Morris or Speight from week 1 (no offense to them but we'd be atrocious with no run game help). I hope he's ok for the bowl game.
November 28th, 2015 at 3:22 PM ^
He deserved so much better today
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November 28th, 2015 at 3:23 PM ^
That he is able to do anything with zero run support is incredible. This team needs a real running back.
November 28th, 2015 at 3:30 PM ^
and OL. Both give crazy effort (well, HB anyway) but aren't what I grew up with seeing UM have. I hope that gets fixed soon.
November 28th, 2015 at 3:23 PM ^
and thanks for Jake. He got better and better and was a real joy to watch the past few weeks. I really hope he didn't break his collarbone.
November 28th, 2015 at 3:23 PM ^
Heck yeah. We would have probably been lucky to finish .500 without him. You're awesome Jake and thanks for everything so far. Hope you get healthy and are able to play one more game for us.
Much success in whatever you do.
November 28th, 2015 at 4:52 PM ^
I really hope Harbaugh can get him a good long look in the NFL.
November 28th, 2015 at 3:24 PM ^
I once said that his inability to hit the deep ball was holding the offense back. Made me look like a fool after that comment--made the OSU game respectable. Very impressed with his improvement as the season progressed, and he stepped up for the big game (despite the outcome).
November 28th, 2015 at 3:24 PM ^
He did what he could...came to a program with ZERO running game and won some games for this team and was overall a positive.
November 29th, 2015 at 2:57 PM ^
He created a very stable stop gap for the development of the other QBs
And in guiding us to a winning season, improved our ability to attract recruits.
Personally, have had my criticisms of him, but the overall body of work and widespread results are great.
Cannot envision any better WIN- WIN scenario.
November 28th, 2015 at 3:26 PM ^
Here's to Rudock, he saved our season. Thanks for the hard work Jake!
November 28th, 2015 at 4:20 PM ^
without him?
November 28th, 2015 at 4:53 PM ^
Frighteningly, yes.
It's ugly.
November 28th, 2015 at 3:26 PM ^
I wish he had another year to see what would happen even though O'Korn is supposed to be better. Jake has shown he is damn good.
November 28th, 2015 at 3:26 PM ^
Agreed. Glad to have you Rudddock
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November 28th, 2015 at 3:29 PM ^
dude was dealing. Only reason why it wasn't 42-0. A shame we only get him for a year because I'd take him next year in a heartbeat. He was working up some great chemistry with Chesson here at the end
Thanks for coming Jake. I assure you we wouldn't have 9 wins without you here
November 28th, 2015 at 3:29 PM ^
Definitely glad we had him. Couldn't imagine what the season would have looked like if he wasn't on our side. Hopefully he'll be playing on Sunday somewhere
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November 28th, 2015 at 3:33 PM ^
Dude was solid this year.
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November 28th, 2015 at 3:44 PM ^
He was very impressive in the stretch.
November 28th, 2015 at 3:45 PM ^
Class kid. Glad he was a Wolverine.
November 28th, 2015 at 3:53 PM ^
I will remember jake rudock fondly. His improvement this year has been outstanding. Hopefully he can be back for the bowl game and lead us to our 10th win
November 28th, 2015 at 4:04 PM ^
Strong season, especially in a new offense. Hope he bounces back for the bowl game!
November 28th, 2015 at 4:14 PM ^
I was one of the many who was underwhelmed by Rudock's early performances. After the first half of the season, I thought an apt description for him was "the best of a bad lot."
Now after a full season, after watching him get used to the offense, develop chemistry with his receivers, put the passes where they were supposed to be, and take his hits but keep getting off the turf, I think a better description would be:
"One tough mother whom I wish we had for another year."
I hope like hell this isn't your last game in Maize and Blue. But either way - thanks, Jake.
November 28th, 2015 at 4:18 PM ^
I appreciate you Jake Rudock
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November 28th, 2015 at 4:24 PM ^
Rudock won games. Even today I have a hard time blaming him for this loss. I'm praying he will get one last game in a Michigan uniform, but I fear he won't get that chance due to injury.
Thanks Jake.
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November 28th, 2015 at 4:24 PM ^
Too bad we didn't have a running game for you. The team would have been lost without out help.
November 28th, 2015 at 4:27 PM ^
Later he was much of the offense. As others have said, this season would likely have been significantly worse without him. We're lucky he chose to transfer to AA. Today leaves a bitter taste, but nine wins is a damn good outcome for a team that had only won twelve games in the two prior years combined.
November 28th, 2015 at 4:27 PM ^
And get well soon.
November 28th, 2015 at 4:32 PM ^
JAKE RUDOCK YOU'RE A BOSS GET WELL SOON GO BLUE!!!
November 28th, 2015 at 4:38 PM ^
Have to chime in to agree with Jake appreciation. As others have said, earlier in the season I was frustrated with him and depressed that he was the best option when it seemed like he couldn't throw long at all. But he WAS still the best option. And then he started hitting downfield, and wow, what a difference. I would much rather be 9-3 than last year's 5-7 and Jake was a huge part of that. I really hope he is able to play the bowl game: one, because I think Michigan has little chance without him, and two, because I want to see him get one more game and go out with a victory.
Thanks, Jake.
November 28th, 2015 at 4:47 PM ^
Thanks. And you're welcome for the experience and education. Bout sums it up
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November 28th, 2015 at 4:47 PM ^
Jake performed well for us this season. He took a lot of shots, got bettter every week, and was a great leader. He played well today until injured. Hope he is ok and leads us to a bowl win, our 10th win. Sick of losing to OSU like everyone else but Jake is a classy young man and a gamer.
November 28th, 2015 at 4:49 PM ^
Any news on his injury? Looked like a possible broken collarbone/ shoulder issue, hope I'm wrong, and he plays in the bowl game.
November 28th, 2015 at 4:50 PM ^
Thank you Jake Rudock! As many stupid comments about Harbaugh I have seen on this blog in the last couple of hours, this is just another example of how Harbaugh saw something special and utilized it to the help the success of the team this year. Go Blue!
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November 28th, 2015 at 4:54 PM ^
Good thread
Thanks Jake.
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November 28th, 2015 at 5:00 PM ^
Jake Rudock is a Michigan Wolverine. He improved a ton in the 2nd half of the season. Was making some really great throws today. He was a key reason Michigan achieved 9 wins in one year of the Harbaugh era.
November 28th, 2015 at 4:57 PM ^
He should have been allowed to play linebacker. Thx Brady Hoke.
Why 20,000 bucking fucknuts jn Big House? Thx grad students.
32 penalties in last 3 games. Thx Big 10 old guys with whistles.
10-14 point swing. Thx roughing penalty.
Oh how I hate The word The. Thx T, H, E.
44 arrests and countjng. Thx. Salt Lake, Gainseville, and Columbus police departments...oh and Urbs.
Really...20,000 bucknuts in Big House.Why!!
November 28th, 2015 at 7:34 PM ^
Let me stop you right there:
November 28th, 2015 at 4:58 PM ^
Thank you Jake Rudock! Can't imagine this season without you. Hope to see you play in the bowl game. Wishing you a smooth recovery!
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November 28th, 2015 at 5:07 PM ^
he was ok, then good, then really really good.
i enjoyed it and it made for a pretty darn good year.
November 28th, 2015 at 5:10 PM ^
It seems we will be OK at QB next year...
But the question is how is Harbaugh and Co going to fix the O-line, RB and LB play on the short term? We have serious personnel issues at these positions. We have 2 former 5-star RBs benched and/or injured, fer god sakes!!!
November 28th, 2015 at 5:20 PM ^
Here, here. Jake really grew into his role and guided this team extremely well through a transition year. Every game is a toss-up if we have either of our current backups as starters all year. Better days ahead, and everything.
November 28th, 2015 at 5:35 PM ^
Excellent thread - Jake did a very nice job for us his year.
November 28th, 2015 at 5:49 PM ^
I was one of the bigger doubters of him as the season progressed, but he played like a goddamn star this past month. It sucks it seems to have ended on a hit, but I am so happy he got a chance to play here and acquitted himself so well.
November 28th, 2015 at 6:08 PM ^
At the start of the season, I was "if a Rudock could play well/better we'd be really good." By the end I was "thank goodness we've got Rudock otherwise we'd be really bad."
November 28th, 2015 at 6:22 PM ^
I had my doubts after the first few games, but he sure did prove to be a steadying -- rallying even -- influence on offense. Good luck in the future, Jake.
November 28th, 2015 at 6:25 PM ^
It's funny how this works. Everybody gets up in arms because the kid's no good. Then he methodically becomes the best offensive player we have! My apologies for emotionally charged criticism. We absolutely would not be where we are without his great play, class, and leadership. Get healthy soon #15.