Jake Ryan named Tillman Award Recepient
Haven't seen this posted yet:
Former Michigan linebacker Jake Ryan, a two-time captain, has earned the Pat Tillman Award at the East-West Shrine Game.
The Pat Tillman Award is presented to the player who best exemplifies intelligence, sportsmanship and service.
According to Buccaneers.com:
"Ryan led the East team in tackles with five and recorded one of his team’s four sacks. An inside linebacker, Ryan took smart angles to the ball carrier, proved to be a great tackler and was efficient in pass coverage. "
JMFR could really perform well in the NFL as an OLB in the proper 3-4 system where his versatility is valued and deployed correctly.
January 20th, 2015 at 4:05 PM ^
You played with that UM (Take no prisoners)passion your entire career. Thank You
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January 20th, 2015 at 4:07 PM ^
2014 Michigan Football Captains turned 2015 East-West Shrine Game Captains w/ @JakeRyan_47! #GoBlue pic.twitter.com/CkucbempQF
— Devin Gardner (@DevG98) January 16, 2015
January 20th, 2015 at 4:20 PM ^
I wonder what Jake had for dinner at the Elks Lodge?
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January 20th, 2015 at 4:29 PM ^
Does not look good in red.
January 20th, 2015 at 4:29 PM ^
January 20th, 2015 at 4:38 PM ^
My mother.
January 20th, 2015 at 7:01 PM ^
I second this ^
January 20th, 2015 at 5:07 PM ^
Well played.
January 20th, 2015 at 6:34 PM ^
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January 20th, 2015 at 4:40 PM ^
Too soon?
January 20th, 2015 at 4:06 PM ^
You were one of a kind from the very start. Proud of the way you represented UM throughout your collegiate career, both on and off the field. Good luck in the NFL.
January 20th, 2015 at 4:09 PM ^
I don't believe it's unreasonable at all to think that he could wind up a successful NFL OLB for many years. He has good instincts and is explosive to the ball (especially in the pass-rush). Some NFL caliber weight training could really help him get strong enough to fight through run blockers too.
January 20th, 2015 at 8:03 PM ^
If that projection comes true, some NFL team could get a hell of a player in Jake Ryan...
January 20th, 2015 at 4:11 PM ^
Really hope the Bears draft him. Need a linebacker, and he will be a steal for whoever gets him.
January 20th, 2015 at 4:12 PM ^
January 20th, 2015 at 7:02 PM ^
I was lucky enough to watch Tillman run the Sun Devil defense on our way to a Rose Bowl in my freshman year. He was an incredible player and an even better person. Congrats, Jake.
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January 20th, 2015 at 6:16 PM ^
It was awesome having him as part of our team. Go blue!
January 20th, 2015 at 6:24 PM ^
Thanks so very much for becoming a Wolverine and leading your team.
It's has been a treat to watch you during the past several years.
Go Blue!
January 20th, 2015 at 8:20 PM ^
I heartily endorse this.
January 20th, 2015 at 10:19 PM ^
January 21st, 2015 at 7:38 AM ^
Way to go Jake!
January 21st, 2015 at 8:03 AM ^
Ryan did record a sack in this game forcing a punt.
Gardner had 1 rush for 4yds and 2 catches for 20yds, one of which set up a first and goal from the 4.