Mayfield and Hudson Starting?
Just watched a video from James Yoder (I know not a huge fan of him). He basically said he's confident that Mayfield and Hudson will be the starters week 1. Does this show how badly JBB and Runyan developed over the summer? I am not confident with starting a freshman and a rs freshman on the road at ND in their first start.
August 10th, 2018 at 7:21 PM ^
Yoder from chatsports? Delete this.
August 10th, 2018 at 7:22 PM ^
Quit it with your anti-Amish stuff
August 10th, 2018 at 7:23 PM ^
But it's the Amish..
August 10th, 2018 at 8:55 PM ^
Yoder thinks Hudson and Mayfield are real butter churners on the Oline.
Bredeson and Onwenu are the real work horses.
And Ruiz has enough leadership to raise a barn.
August 11th, 2018 at 12:31 AM ^
Very clever
August 10th, 2018 at 8:53 PM ^
This dudes takes are lumpier than his tapioca pudding.
August 11th, 2018 at 1:49 PM ^
We don’t have a cow. We have a bull.
August 10th, 2018 at 7:22 PM ^
Quit it with your anti-Amish stuff
August 10th, 2018 at 8:00 PM ^
It’s not like they can see it here
August 10th, 2018 at 8:07 PM ^
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ytea_abWG4
August 10th, 2018 at 7:25 PM ^
Yoder flat makes stuff up. He has no contacts and no information. He has no idea what he's talking about, so he makes up insider-sounding stuff to prey on gullible fans who don't know better.
This isn't just "not a huge fan" stuff. He's a fraud.
August 10th, 2018 at 7:25 PM ^
Ya I had no idea. I always wondered why people didn’t like him. Didnt a player on Michigan call him out for being a liar
August 10th, 2018 at 7:28 PM ^
Yes, Grant Newsome last week.
No Chat Sports. No James Yoder.
August 10th, 2018 at 7:28 PM ^
I’ll take note. Had no idea. I just went on his Twitter I can see why no one likes him
August 10th, 2018 at 10:24 PM ^
Newsome didn't just call him out. Yoder had him blocked on Twitter. Yes, a guy who calls himself "the king of Michigan Football media" and claims to have insider info has blocked at least one player on Twitter. Stew on that for a minute.
August 10th, 2018 at 10:59 PM ^
OMG! Yoder just quote tweeted me and called me a loser troll! I think my day has officially been made.
August 10th, 2018 at 7:30 PM ^
Unfortunately, he stole this directly from Rivals this time.
So, this is the experimental stuff from the first 10-12 practices. Guys move around a lot in the first 10 days. I can say that one practice observer believes Runyan will win the LT spot. Yes, Mayfield is getting some run at RT with the ones. Will it last? We shall see.
August 10th, 2018 at 7:32 PM ^
I cant figure out which is the least credible of the two.
August 10th, 2018 at 7:32 PM ^
So, did rivals make it up or is the sky falling?
August 10th, 2018 at 7:37 PM ^
No, a couple of legit observers reported the info. It’s way too early to figure it out. A long way to go yet.
August 10th, 2018 at 7:43 PM ^
I wish I could buy you a beer.
A hearty Go Blue to you, sir!
August 10th, 2018 at 8:51 PM ^
it will have to be umbig's second of the night, as i would hope to buy the first one.
August 10th, 2018 at 10:23 PM ^
And that will have to be his third after I buy the first two!
August 10th, 2018 at 7:34 PM ^
I didn't see the video, and I wouldn't believe Yoder if he told me we lived on earth, but how tf does anyone draw conclusions based on a video that can't be more than 5 seconds long?
August 10th, 2018 at 7:40 PM ^
I am with you on that hot take.
August 10th, 2018 at 8:06 PM ^
FWIW —Michael Spath did say on WTKA today that his insider said “don’t be surprised if the starting line isn’t what you assume it will be”. Insider noted unit cohesion was valued over pure talent at each position with Warinner (sp?).
August 10th, 2018 at 8:53 PM ^
I took that to him suggesting that Spinellis might beat out Onwenu.
August 10th, 2018 at 9:03 PM ^
Very possible.
August 10th, 2018 at 8:13 PM ^
Gary said he's mostly going against Runyan and Mayfield at RT.
August 10th, 2018 at 8:23 PM ^
Yep, Runyan has been at LT and RT, Same as Hudson. As for Mayfield, I think he is mostly learning RT right now.
August 10th, 2018 at 8:58 PM ^
Um, I'm noticing there's very little talk about JBB in these tackle rotations. Is he hurt?
August 10th, 2018 at 9:05 PM ^
He’s in the mix. Too early to count him out.
August 10th, 2018 at 9:37 PM ^
Umbig, you mentioned before you’re pretty confident Urban gets canned and I am just kind of curious if that info is coming from your source or if that’s your opinion . Either one is fine but just was curious .
August 10th, 2018 at 9:49 PM ^
Just my opinion which means nothing.
August 10th, 2018 at 9:52 PM ^
Gocha . Going to be an interesting couple of weeks for what comes of that either way . Seems to be a lot of strong difference of opinions from outsiders in terms if he stays or not
August 10th, 2018 at 7:36 PM ^
The best starting 5 appeared to be Runyan, Bredeson, Ruiz, Spanellis, and Mayfield. This was only one or two practices. Onwenu will probably win the RG competition in the end. One thing is certain, Runyan will be a starter with Ruiz and Bredeson.
August 10th, 2018 at 7:37 PM ^
Do you think Hudson has a good shot of taking over JBB’s spot at left tackle
August 10th, 2018 at 7:38 PM ^
Hudson has a very good shot and he is getting a long look at RT.
August 10th, 2018 at 7:44 PM ^
Sounds like the coaches are trying any possible combination to not have JBB as a starter
August 10th, 2018 at 10:55 PM ^
Bredeson said today Hudson is practicing exclusively at LT.
August 12th, 2018 at 2:54 PM ^
...and if Hudson is as good as Warinner believes than I think they need to go with him from the beginning and let him grow into the position with game-time experience. And this should apply to other positions on the OL. If Filiaga is an option at RG put him there from the beginning and see. I would love to see this OL turn out to be Hudson, Bredeson, Ruiz, Filiaga and Mayfield.
Contrary to the partisan hype, the Notre Dame game is a throw away game for Michigan-in the bigger picture. Michigan can lose this game plus one other-not Ohio State and still be firmly in the NC picture.
August 10th, 2018 at 7:42 PM ^
I don’t get the love for Runyan. He would have to take a major leap to be an adequate RT. I hope Mayfield takes his spot.
Still think you can’t leave Spanellis off the OL. I just think Bredeson kicks out to LT.
August 10th, 2018 at 7:48 PM ^
Bredeson will not move to LT. Runyan is far better than what you are giving him credit for, He is the most athletic lineman.
August 10th, 2018 at 8:41 PM ^
It's amazing what can happen with some of these linemen when they have a few years of conditioning, diet, and observation. Looking forward to seeing what Runyan Jr. can do.
August 10th, 2018 at 8:47 PM ^
We will revisit this soon enough
August 10th, 2018 at 9:58 PM ^
Yea since Runyan best athlete oline why not put him at LT and jbb at RT? M finally started running ball with jbb last year and I think that would be most experienced line. Worries me to see mayfield or someone out of no where start like ulizio last year....bad choice
August 10th, 2018 at 7:48 PM ^
He's athletic but undersized. He put on a bunch of weight in the off season and has playing experience. His height may be more suited for guard, but there are too many OL who are more guards than tackles. If you had to choose one to play tackle, it's often better to pick the more agile/athletic one. And I have faith that Warinner can pick the best 5 for the OL.
August 10th, 2018 at 8:26 PM ^
He is not that undersized. Clemson is returning a first team All ACC LT who is 6’5” 305lbs.
August 10th, 2018 at 10:22 PM ^
Don't forget who his dad is. I'd imagine his football IQ is quite high.