Martavious Odoms practicing with team

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Chris Balas from Rivals has stated that Martavious is running with team, but is still wearing the red jersey.  Not expected to play, but a good sign for him moving forward.

 

Also Balas mentioned that WR Jeremy Gallon has been playing a bit of QB with the read option and that he is good at it.  Balas is not saying he will see extensive action there, but it's a wrinkle they could bring out at some point.

 

GO BLUE

Wolverine0056

December 17th, 2010 at 9:10 AM ^

Glad to see that Odoms is running again and rehabbing nicely. As far as Gallon goes, just don't let him return punts / kicks anymore, please? I can't bear to watch him fumble another return.

pdgoblue25

December 17th, 2010 at 9:29 AM ^

I like Gallon, and I think he'll be good in the future, but how could he possibly be more dangerous running the read option that Denard f-ing Robinson??

I'm hoping this is just a back up plan in case Denard gets banged up again.

JeepinBen

December 17th, 2010 at 10:08 AM ^

We've often said that we don't really want denard to run "Traditional" (Navy, GTech) option sets, as it sets up the QB for big hits. 

Maybe this is just going to be a wrinkle and allow the offense to run more plays? Now teams will have to prepare for the Zone Read... but also at least spend some practice time on the triple option. 

Monocle Smile

December 17th, 2010 at 9:34 AM ^

but Gallon has a considerable amount of talent as a receiver and has made a positive impact at that position...or would have if two of his longer gains weren' wiped out by F-ing penalties.

I was a little shocked at how much I didn't miss Odoms...while he's one of my favorite players, we're just simply stacked at receiver.

TrueBlueinOH

December 17th, 2010 at 10:31 AM ^

Would be great to see Odoms at 100 percent by the spring. Think he could have a solid senior season.

I agree with previous posters that if you want a QB to run with the ball Denard is as athletic as they get while stil keeping the threat of the pass on every play.

DrewandBlue

December 17th, 2010 at 11:56 AM ^

I feel much better when Odoms is on the field. 

Gallon at QB doesn't make me feel comfortable at all.  Not really sure what would be accomplished there.  Denard is a much bigger threat...mostly because he can attack in air or ground.  Like a Naval Harrier.

Gallon is explosive...I think he is best when Denard throws the quick pass out on the running slot curl route (pardon my incognizance regarding the play description).  Give Gallon some room and momentum on the quick pass wide and watch him roll down field!

wnymichfan

December 17th, 2010 at 10:39 AM ^

i love watching him play, he is definately one of my favorite receivers.  I can't believe how well he can block, he plays a lot bigger than his size.  glad to hear he is healing up. 

has there been any news on woolfolk lately?  have not heard anything about him in a while.

MichiganMan24

December 17th, 2010 at 12:20 PM ^

Good to hear that Martavious's rehab is going smoothly. As for the Gallon playing QB thing, I dont necessarily think its a bad thing since it just gives our offense another wrinkle that the opposing defense has to prepare for.

Michigasling

December 17th, 2010 at 1:28 PM ^

But glad he's able to take part in the practices and feel part of the bowl experience.  As for Troy, hope he's there too, even on the sidelines.  In case he forgets, he's always part of the team as far as we're concerned.  Here's to health for the New Year!