LaLota's future position?
I was just curious if anyone knew where LaLota projects and whether he is expected to contribute next year. I noticed in the last recruiting post it was mentioned that Ash and Talbott would come in and back up RVB and compete for his starting spot after he left, but I was under the impression that LaLota played that spot and thought it was odd he wasn't mentioned.
And if he playes BG's spot, everyone seems to assume that either RVB will be there next year with Big Will in the middle and Martin at the 3-tech DT or Roh will move from death backer to DE, but again, no one mentions LaLota possible in that position either. Just wondering if he is a 3 tech DT a la RVB or a DE and where he figures in the depth chart, because I thought he was supposed to be a pretty decent player but no one mentions him.
December 17th, 2009 at 2:42 PM ^
Lalota plays Brandon Graham's position. But 2009 was only his third year of organized football (he didn't play until he was a junior), so he's a project. I wouldn't expect him to contribute until he's an upperclassman.
December 18th, 2009 at 4:40 PM ^
Lalota could be one of those guys who is more interested in actually getting an education at Michigan than devoting his time to football. If I remember correctly, he had good enough test scores to get in without the scholarship. I would love to see him work his ass off and become a starter, but I believe he has a future in another field........
December 18th, 2009 at 6:14 PM ^
He went to the Hun School in New Jersey, which I believe is a pretty posh private school. And he was a good student there, so yes, he's a smart cookie.
December 17th, 2009 at 2:42 PM ^
last i heard he was practicing at BG's spot, though he had started off at roh's. they'll probably reevaluate in spring
December 17th, 2009 at 3:54 PM ^
I didn't realize he was considered a project, I thought I had remembered him being decently rated. Appreciate the info
December 17th, 2009 at 5:11 PM ^
He was pretty highly rated. He was a 4-star DE to Rivals, and I think Scout had him rated as a 5-star or 4-star OT right up until the end when they finally realized that Michigan didn't want him to play offense.
December 17th, 2009 at 3:59 PM ^
I have a feeling that B.C. will be back on the team after this semester. We need him and I think at the end of the day he will be back in a Michigan uniform. just a gut feeling.
December 17th, 2009 at 4:12 PM ^
My gut says your gut is wrong.
December 17th, 2009 at 4:17 PM ^
Ok, thread hijacking in progress. Before you land it in Cuba what is your list of demands to return it safely to us?
December 17th, 2009 at 5:18 PM ^
LaLota will play the new right Capo position, bringing a heavy sphere of influence.