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Over at WN, Rothstein says that Martin and Molk have been invited to play in this year's Senior Bowl. Just another feather in the cap for a couple of great seniors, and it looks like they've got their priorities right:
"I know Dave's going so that'll be cool to go with a guy, a teammate," Martin said. "It's a big opportunity and first thing is first, the Sugar Bowl. After that, I'll dive right in."
I am confident they will represent Michigan with class.
this is pretty great, but no RVB?!?!?
undrafted free agent.
Senior bowl is a scrimmage for NFL scouts and coaches to get a feel for who can help their team and where they maight draft them at.
Players who hope to boost or solidify their draft status are the typical attendees. The best players don't play 'cause all that can happen is that they will lose draft status or get hurt.
Don't get me wrong, I love the guy and hope for his success in whatever he chooses to do.
what about hemingway? wasn't he leading the big ten in yards per reception?
that's funny
Huh?
I hope they start against each other. That would be super fun to watch.
Can you imagine after all the years of practicing against one another to have them lined up on opposing teams in game time? Talk about knowing your foe!
The game is North vs. South, with all the B1G represented by the North team. So, they'll be teammates.
If you're going to inject facts into the discussion, then I'll just slowly back away from my prior musing.
Nothing to see here. Move along.
every time I think "Senior Bowl" i imagine two rosters of 75 year olds painting on eye black and squaring off against each other.
I would pay money to see that
But, what are the rules for coaches helping graduating players prep for the NFL? It seems like a lot of people are pegging Martin to be a possible DT in a 4-3 or an end in a 3-4. Either way, it looks like he'll probably have some adjustments to make technique-wise and scheme-wise. As luck would have it coach Hoke (D-line coach) and coach Mattison (NFL defensive experience) are just the people I would want helping me prepare for the NFL. Are they allowed to help Martin prepare/adjust?
It also seems like the seniors, espcially Martin, have gotten really close with coach Hoke. I am sure they want his input in preparing.
I know there are a bunch of deserving kids from all over the country but I have to throw my hat in for RVB and big-play-Hemmingway too.
Pass.
Blowing out knees in pointless exhibition games is pointless.
Cool to be invited though.
There's a possibility for improved draft stock. I know Brandon Graham got hyped up big time after the game. He went really high in the draft as well. Causation? Probably not. Correlation? Maybe...?
/insert gif of causation vs correlation here
But only people on this blog really know how much he means to the team. He'll get his. No worries.
We all know that both RVB and Hemingway are great players and have been vital to out success. I have a feeling that they are being underrated because scouts might not see them as athletic enough.
Am I missing something--I think Koger should definitely be invited.
Absolutely, I think Koger can have real success at the next level.
to have been chosen. But,on the other hand, there are different senior bowls to play in too.
