Jake Rudock Appreciation Thread

Submitted by alum96 on

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.

Danwillhor

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.

aiglick

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.

blackstarwolverine

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).

gwkrlghl

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

Sam1863

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.

michfan23

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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Erik_in_Dayton

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.

WNY in Savannah

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.

SD Larry

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.

bdneely4

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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Ghost of Fritz…

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.

noahtahl

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!!

 

mexwolv

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!!!

Bay_Area_Blue

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. 

bronxblue

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.

Red is Blue

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."

father fisch

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.