Kyle Kalis took instruction from Steve Hutchinson today
Before even coming to Michigan, Kalis, a redshirt freshman, studied two season’s worth of discs that highlighted Hutchinson when he played guard at Michigan.
On Tuesday, Kalis got some one-on-one coaching from his lineman hero.
“We were doing pass-pro stuff today and Steve actually came up to me and pulled me aside, and I was like, ‘Oh my God, this is Steve Hutchinson, and he’s talking to me,’ ” Kalis said Tuesday night after practice. “Getting coached up from a guy like that — getting coached up by Coach (Darrell) Funk is great, he’s a great coach, but I get coached by him every day —so getting coaching from Steve Hutchinson one day, it was a great experience
to hear from a guy who might be the greatest guard of all time.”
Hutchinson was among the many former Wolverines who were in town for last Saturday night’s game against Notre Dame. Kalis said Hutchinson gave the linemen “pep talks” throughout the game on the sideline.
His on Tuesday was mostly regarding technique. Hutchinson didn’t tell Kalis anything he hadn’t heard and learned from Funk, but sometimes it sinks in coming from a different source.
September 10th, 2013 at 9:06 PM ^
Kalis is already pretty good at his job, and he's only a RS Freshman. Hutch is probably the best mentor he could ask for though.
September 10th, 2013 at 10:23 PM ^
IIRC, he trained with LeCharles Bentley to prepare for college.
September 10th, 2013 at 11:12 PM ^
September 10th, 2013 at 9:15 PM ^
September 10th, 2013 at 10:03 PM ^
I saw Hutch, Desmond, and Brady's pet viking while watching the game
September 10th, 2013 at 10:07 PM ^
September 10th, 2013 at 11:32 PM ^
I also caught a glimpse of Glen Steele.
September 11th, 2013 at 1:15 AM ^
I saw Braylon and Breaston along with those you've already mentioned.
September 11th, 2013 at 2:22 PM ^
I saw a glimpse of Everitt on the scoreboard. Wearing the same maize shirt and shorts he always wears.
September 11th, 2013 at 3:12 PM ^
I swear if you watch any random M video on youtube, you'll see Everitt walk by the camera in some manner. I get these emails suggesting videos I might be interested in; just rec'd one today. About two minutes in, as the band was playing, Lo and Fucking Behold who should appear walking past the goal posts, outside the field of Play. UGOTIT. It was none other than the guy that was born to be either the center for Michigan or the bass player for ZZ Top. i'm happy with his choice.
September 10th, 2013 at 9:22 PM ^
September 10th, 2013 at 9:22 PM ^
That's pretty awesome really that Hutch was out there talking to the offensive line. As someone said, Kalis is already pretty good, but if you're going to spend hours studying the technique of an offensive linemen as well as look up to one, Hutchinson would be an excellent selection.
Great story and thanks for sharing it.
September 10th, 2013 at 9:23 PM ^
Back on campus, involving themselves with the team. love it.
September 10th, 2013 at 9:27 PM ^
September 10th, 2013 at 9:27 PM ^
I DVR the game and watching it for the third or fourth time and was noticing how good his pass protection looks. I was also impressed in how well he held his ground against Nix and Tuitt
September 10th, 2013 at 9:52 PM ^
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September 10th, 2013 at 10:22 PM ^
Braylon had worked with the receivers in the recent past. He was at the game too. I saw him in at least one pic.
September 10th, 2013 at 11:29 PM ^
Now it's us--and we might be headed toward a high level of success ourselves.
Another great move by Hoke.
September 10th, 2013 at 11:47 PM ^
in season, there are NCAA restrictions on number of coaches, it would be easy for this to be tagged as having too many coaches.
Out of season fine.
September 11th, 2013 at 12:31 AM ^
that the AD knows what's up with the ins and outs of this. (though for those who want to really know the answer, does anyone know what the rules are for people outside the program to be assisting/coaching, as it were, current players on the roster?)
September 11th, 2013 at 1:27 AM ^
11.7.1.1.1 Countable Coach. An athletics department staff member must count against coaching limits as soon as the individual participates (in any manner) in the coaching of the intercollegiate team in practice, games or organized activities directly related to that sport, including any organized staff activity directly related to the sport.
11.7.1.1.1.4 Use of Outside Consultants. An institution may use or arrange for a temporary consultant to provide in-service training for the coaching staff, but no interaction with student-athletes is permitted unless the individual is counted against the applicable coaching limits. An outside consultant may not be involved in any on- or off-field or on- or off-court coaching activities
September 11th, 2013 at 3:32 AM ^
I somehow missed the part or section where it mentioned someone not being paid by the University voluntarily giving advice or coaching the players.
Also, who cares? The NCAA turns a blind eye to rampant cheating and you are really worried about an ex-player giving advice to a current player?
September 11th, 2013 at 10:54 AM ^
The NCAA makes no distinction between paid vs. unpaid. Volunteers who give instruction are considered coaches. Yes, in the grand scheme of things it's not big deal. If it is a secondary violation I imagine compliance has already reported it to the NCAA and nothing will come of it, but you still don't want to make it a habit.
September 11th, 2013 at 12:56 PM ^
In a conversation by someone who is permitted to be there hardly rises to the level of "coaching." If they asked him to come to practice and run drills or go over technique for an hour that would be one thing. Meeting someone and giving a few tips doesn't really qualify.
September 11th, 2013 at 1:28 PM ^
You should know better than thinking the NCAA would be that reasonable.
September 11th, 2013 at 8:48 AM ^
September 11th, 2013 at 1:50 AM ^
Kalis-Miller-Glasgow in only their second starts each did pretty well vs. ND on Saturday. That interior of the OL is going to be quite formidable in the next few years.
September 11th, 2013 at 1:50 AM ^
Kalis-Miller-Glasgow in only their second starts each did pretty well vs. ND on Saturday. That interior of the OL is going to be quite formidable in the next few years.
September 11th, 2013 at 6:39 AM ^
September 11th, 2013 at 8:09 AM ^
We have such a great history of players, it really must be awesome for these kids to be around them and learn from them. It is a lot different then hearing from your coach everyday.
I saw Chris Humphries at the game. No idea why he would be there. He had a long wig under his hat.