Reader71

March 11th, 2015 at 4:58 PM ^

Thanks. In the future, you could just assume that all of my posts begin with, "In my opinion..." Actually, if you assume that about all of the posts, reading the comments might be a little more enjoyable. I THINK.

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maize-blue

March 11th, 2015 at 10:20 AM ^

I'd be willing to take a chance on Morris being the starter. Mainly for the reasons that he has the most experience (*although still little) and as Fisch referenced, seems the most comfortable. And like you mention, I think they will be willing to give him a chance and if he continues throwing INTs they won't be afraid to try someone else.

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Perkis-Size Me

March 11th, 2015 at 12:08 AM ^

Of course there's no separation. The guys have had what, 3-4 practices so far? Everyone's learning a new system so everyone is at square one. I doubt we'll see much in the way of separation until after spring, or maybe even into Fall camp.

Harbaugh is a QB master. He will have someone ready to go and performing at least at a competent level come September.



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CoachBP6

March 11th, 2015 at 12:11 AM ^

This is clearly coach speak. There have been 4 practices. Even if someone has separated, the coaches are not going to say who. I think all 3 offer something that Harbaugh likes, it's the on who puts it all together that will ultimately win the job. Im high on Wilton Speight, but will wait til I see the spring game before I make any real judgements on anyone. Main thing is not to be discouraged about coach speak, these guys have several months to separate.

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Mr. Yost

March 11th, 2015 at 6:04 AM ^

I know I'm going to just get used to this...because there isn't a better way to breed competition than to call everyone even. Also, right now, everyone is probably even

No coach is just going to come in during a spring competition and annoint a starter after 3-4 practices. That's silly. May as well name a RB starter, WR starters, DT starters, and LB starters as well if you're going to do that.

As much as we want, we all knew this was going to happen. We probably won't even have a starter by the spring game. But we'll trot out a couple games on that day to start the game. Odds are Morris will be one guy just based off experience and the fact that he's the returning leader in the clubhouse, so that leave Speight and Malzone to battle it out for the other team. Regardless, it won't mean a damn thing in my eyes.

I'm not discounting Gentry either. If these guys haven't progressed, in my eyes, Gentry is right there with them. I don't think it'll happen come fall, but right now? There is no one starter worthy. Let's not confuse this with a true QB competition 3 hours south in Columbus. 

At this point who gives a shit about a starter, we just need at least 2 of these guys to get BETTER. Improvement and learning the offense/defense is far more imporrtant this spring. Figure out the starters over the summer and going into fall camp. At this point it's just about developing guys so they can be in that discussion. And at the moment, it looks like that number is 0 for the QB position.

Our goal this spring shouldn't necessarily be to find a starter, it should be to get that number to 2. Then the competition starts.

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JFW

March 11th, 2015 at 4:44 PM ^

I think at this point I'd be happy as a clam to have them come out to the spring game and have people more knowledgeable than I say 'Wow, Speight really seems to have improved mechanics.' and 'Shane's decision making has really improved'. Tangible stuff that tells me that the details are being dealt with, and that our team can come out looking polished and disciplined by the middle of the season. 

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Ryanonymous

March 11th, 2015 at 7:51 AM ^

Based on the Fisch video it seems like he lit up a bit when discussing Malzone. He referred to him and what he's doing as amazing more than once and mentions the short term memory.
Intangibles like that are sometimes more important than shear arm strength etc.
Bottom line these kids will make mistakes but who can forget the mistakes and move on to the the next play to make a better play? That will help everyone move on from the mistake.
Gardner seemed to hold on to mistakes a bit and would then force the issue which compounds the situation. This leads to more mistakes.

Malzone will be the starter if not in game 1, by the halfway point this season.

Unless we get a transfer who comes in ready to go.

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The Baughz

March 11th, 2015 at 9:31 AM ^

Just curious on what your opinions are if they decided to start the season w/a 2 qb system? If one guy hasnt separated himself from the pack, this might be an alternative. I dont want to see it happen, but that might be the only way to find out who the best qb for Michigan is going to be.

Of course it is March and there is a long way to go. I believe someone will emerge, but just want to see how some of you would feel if that were to happen.

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bronxblue

March 11th, 2015 at 10:06 AM ^

I'd be amazed if a coach said the competition was over this early. My guess is Morris gains ground as the spring progresses, but he has a short leash. Now, if Rudock joins then who knows

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