Karan Higdon Highlight Tape.
August 22nd, 2017 at 1:36 AM ^
Very nice. I forgot how devastating that draw play was last year.
August 22nd, 2017 at 1:47 AM ^
Anything outside that requires the attack of a crease or anything inside that can spring a second level 1v1 could result in 6. The Homerun threat is certainly wearing #22 and if he keeps his feet and avoids the shoestring tackles this year, he will have double digit touchdowns.
August 22nd, 2017 at 1:50 AM ^
They both can hit the home run. I know you're proud of your boy, but Evans is no slouch. They're going to be an awesome tandem and with Isaac finally putting it all together we may have a 3 headed monster we haven't seen here at Michigan.
Big IFs, but they're all poised for a big time year. Each brings some different things to the table - I excpect all 3 to have multiple big time games.
Glad to hear Karan's healthy! That's frickin HUGE! We're going to need his combo of power and speed to control the ball early in the year while the young players on both sides of the ball get experience.
August 22nd, 2017 at 1:53 AM ^
But yes Karan has a great opportunity and is undoubtedly the fastest back of the bunch.....save for O'maury who he has yet to have the chance to race.
August 22nd, 2017 at 11:26 PM ^
While I have high respect your opnions 14, and am very high on Karan, I'm not jumping to conclusions this time. Karan, and Issac are my two favorites by a large margin, but it is important to point out that all three of these guys have become very capible blockers. A slimmed down Ty Issac is getting the most mentions of all three. He is also get getting the most recent positive quotes period. I would say that he and Karan are the two home run hitters, and that Ty and Chris are the ones with the better 3 down tools. They all can block well now, but it is the receiving aspect that I'm focusing on here. I don't know if Karan can catch it, we at least have not seen him do much of it here,but Ty and Evans certainly can. It is really sounding like a 3 headed monster, and it will be interesting to see if Higdon can make defenses fear, or at least respect his abilities to catch the ball. Otherwise it could be a greater sign that a running play is coming to the opposite side of the ball when he enters the game. I love Karan's play,and wish it would get mentioned more that he has very good vision, and is a tough little son of a gun. Always falls forward while going down :)
August 22nd, 2017 at 2:03 AM ^
I love how that play gets the LT blocking 2 guys to give the offense a numbers advantage. He first pushes the DE out past the play, then goes upfield to block a LB or S. It's similar to optioning him, but the QB doesn't need to make a read.
August 22nd, 2017 at 8:33 AM ^
Higdon absolutely destroyed Penn State. They had no answer for him. He was the best back on the field that day (and even the second wasn't Saquon Barkley).
August 22nd, 2017 at 1:44 AM ^
How's the blocking in front of him? Especially on the right side.
August 22nd, 2017 at 1:50 AM ^
The line is athletic this year and can mash. Youth on the Oline generally comes with pass pro issues. I think with our backs and this powerful and athletic line, we will run the ball well this year. The Florida game should be a good test but I would look at the second half for Michigan to wear them down. Florida is shorter than normal number wise with D line studs and sustained drives in the 3rd and 4th should see some big runs.
August 22nd, 2017 at 1:53 AM ^
Good to hear, Florida will definitely be a test.
And maybe this 4 WR quick passing game negates some of those pass pro concerns with the inexperience. Speight and O'Korn both have solid pocket awareness.
I just want to be able to run the ball...line up and hit people straight in the mouth.
Last question, then bed for me...how's Karan looking in the pass blocking game?
August 22nd, 2017 at 1:55 AM ^
To be an every down back...pass pro is key. That's been a huge point in the off-season and he's made big strides. Being able to finally weight train legs helps too lol.
August 22nd, 2017 at 8:35 AM ^
That's my concern with Evans. Can he pass protect? He isn't the beefiest guy in the world so I wouldn't expect him on the field for third downs.
August 22nd, 2017 at 9:42 AM ^
Was something preventing him from weight training legs?
August 22nd, 2017 at 12:56 PM ^
An ankle turned into a knee issue and he just played through it best he could. He couldn't lift legs like he wanted to I'm the interim.
August 22nd, 2017 at 10:54 AM ^
That 2nd half running game featuring Karan and Issac churning clock is the weapon that can really give the defense a shot at another great year.
August 22nd, 2017 at 2:03 AM ^
I've been sleeping like a baby knowing Ulizio ALMOST has it locked down.
August 22nd, 2017 at 2:01 AM ^
But I'll play donkey and confidently say that Michigan will win this game by 8 or more. Too many questions in too many areas for UF. Their Oline is not deep or effective in pass pro. Their QB is still unsettled . Their best player is sidelined for his 4th offense and they are missing Marcel Harris (star safety) and a good amount of depth defensively. Coach Mac has not brought in the defensive studs at the level Muschamp was and Michigan simply has a better roster. Michigan is tough to beat in September and I like the coaching matchup in Michigan favor.
Michigan 30
Florida 20
August 22nd, 2017 at 2:09 AM ^
Have the players and staff game planned for this at all?
August 22nd, 2017 at 7:00 AM ^
Let's hope for good weather.
August 22nd, 2017 at 8:38 AM ^
A shark with eligibility would be unable to escape McElwain's grasp.
August 22nd, 2017 at 6:34 AM ^
I agree with everthing you wrote, until the score. I just don't see any way in hell UF approaches 20 points. Yeah, yeah, 10 new starters on defense. But have you seen that UF offense? I'll Don Brown and give you 10 on that score. They won't sniff 20...
August 22nd, 2017 at 7:38 AM ^
You really think Florida hangs 20 on this defense?
August 22nd, 2017 at 2:26 AM ^
However, I would not like to see our line collapsing like pylons (e.g. 2013). Karan reminds me a lot of Akrum Wadley.
Three Caveats:
1. RT is concerning (Ulizio, Runyan, and JBB are in the mix I presume?). However, I will note that this fanbase has PTSD from the jokes of lines we had for the last 5 years.
2. Lack of experience in wide receiver. I know this one will net plenty of flak on this site, but before smashing that neg button, what if our freshman wide recievers look good only because our secondary is shit? From what I'm hearing, this is a 50/50 scenario.
3. QB. O'Korn, Speight, maybe Peters? Honestly, Speight... you started for one year and you can't beat the guy you beat last year? Screams regression to me.
August 22nd, 2017 at 8:00 AM ^
You find the RT situation "concerning"? Go on ... .
August 22nd, 2017 at 2:27 PM ^
I regret that I have but one smash to give to the neg buttong.
August 22nd, 2017 at 2:29 AM ^
However, I would not like to see our line collapsing like pylons (e.g. 2013). Karan reminds me a lot of Akrum Wadley.
Three Caveats:
1. RT is concerning (Ulizio, Runyan, and JBB are in the mix I presume?). However, I will note that this fanbase has PTSD from the jokes of lines we had for the last 5 years.
2. Lack of experience at wide receiver. I know this one will net plenty of flak on this site, but before smashing that neg button, what if our freshman wide recievers look good only because our secondary is shit? From what I'm hearing, this is a 50/50 scenario.
3. QB. O'Korn, Speight, maybe Peters? Honestly, Speight... you started for one year and you can't beat the guy you beat last year? Screams regression to me.
August 22nd, 2017 at 4:17 AM ^
I like your handle; that sure is some witty name.
August 22nd, 2017 at 6:10 AM ^
on that Identification #pureidiotsomewittyname.
August 22nd, 2017 at 6:36 AM ^
Yeah... That name checks out in moe ways than 1...
August 22nd, 2017 at 8:00 AM ^
So based on the profile pic does this confirm that somewittyname is indeed female?
August 22nd, 2017 at 8:35 AM ^
If by "female" you mean a tiresome jackass notwithstanding their biological sex or gender identity, then yes.
Otherwise, it just means that somewittyname/Moe picked a new avatar that happens to depict a female.
August 22nd, 2017 at 2:21 PM ^
Moe and somewiityname are not the same person. Honestly, I don't think somewittyname deserved half of the flack she caught in that thread. Others deserve it far more, and for a lot of other reasons than a simple opinion.
This place is becoming tiresome.
August 22nd, 2017 at 3:49 PM ^
I agree that somewittyname and Moe may not be the same user (I actually had a grudging admiration for Moe). Moe's style put many off, but it was distinct - so you're probably right. That stated, it's pretty plain that somewittyname is now operating under the moniker Apureidiot.
And somewittyname didn't get plowed due to expressing a "simple opinion". He or she expressed an opinion that was simultaneously not well-thought out and reactionary. When challenged, he/she doubled, tripled, quadrupled, quintupled, sextupled, etc. down on it, becoming increasingly condescending the whole way down.
That'll buy you a lot of flak.
August 22nd, 2017 at 9:18 PM ^
I've seen how, in the Brady Joke years, this team's question marks turned out. Granted, Harbaugh is different and Zordich is a very good secondary coach, but I'm still worried about what we might face against any opponent (think how Murray burned us on the 90 yard TD). If OSU has a passing game that's serviceable (think this year), how will we beat them?
I'm not somewittyname! Seriously. Period. And the profile pic is an honest reflection of who I am.
August 23rd, 2017 at 9:15 AM ^
I don't think you're somewittyname, but your username does check out 100%.
August 24th, 2017 at 12:24 AM ^
The username is my way of being coy... Seriously, in Harbaugh we trust, so long as we win games.
August 22nd, 2017 at 8:40 AM ^
Is it French?
August 22nd, 2017 at 9:56 AM ^
It's amazing how easy it is to figure out Maizen's concern trolling under a new name
August 22nd, 2017 at 9:21 PM ^
Come Sept. 2 and we'll see how the problems pan out.
The Joke years give me PTSD.
August 22nd, 2017 at 7:38 AM ^
What's the lifecycle of a misdirected gadfly? Do they live longer than fruit flies?
August 22nd, 2017 at 5:16 AM ^
Karan should thrive in a system which uses inside/outside zone to create perimeter runs. Here's hoping Greg Frey can work some of his magic this season.
The TD run against Illinois is a perfect example of Higdon getting to the edge and then running wild on the defense.
August 22nd, 2017 at 6:30 AM ^
What injury (or injuries) has Higdon had?
August 22nd, 2017 at 6:38 AM ^
A bunch of nagging stuff. MM14 has the detail, but things like a wonky hamstring, ankle sprains, that sort of stuff...
August 22nd, 2017 at 12:58 PM ^
Led to a knee issue last year and he didn't allow it to heal properly trying to stay in the mix.
August 22nd, 2017 at 6:52 AM ^
More, more, more info please.
August 22nd, 2017 at 7:09 AM ^
Pretty excited about our group of RBs this year, not going to lie. Higdon, Evans, and Isaac are all solid options.
August 22nd, 2017 at 8:16 AM ^
Watching all these runs together, I can't help but think he looks a lot like Mike Hart when he runs.
August 22nd, 2017 at 8:37 AM ^
but fast!
/Jackson'd
August 22nd, 2017 at 8:41 AM ^
and taller! /Jackson'd again