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MGoBlue-Blake Countess Interview

MGoBlue has an interview with Blake Countess, and I have to say that I'm very impressed with his attitude and maturity.  He has quickly become one of my favorite players on defense.  Even when an opposing WR catches the ball he is right on him to make the tackle.

 

http://www.mgoblue.com/allaccess/?media=282504

 

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November 16th, 2011 at 5:12 PM | Another terrific kid! He has also really contributed to (Score:3 Normal)
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the unbelievable improvement of our defense.  I hope to see him mentioned for All-American honors in the future.

Also, Blake, save that "best play" for a pick six against Ohio.

Your opinion has no value.

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November 16th, 2011 at 5:16 PM | Seems like an impressive (Score:4 Normal)
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Seems like an impressive young man. Quiet confidence and humble; love it.

Hopefully, we have his protege in Stefon Diggs playing for Meeeichigan next year.

This kid is going to be our next beast CB...GO BLUE

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November 16th, 2011 at 5:30 PM | I really feel confident in (Score:1)
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I really feel confident in this kids play.  That's not usually the case for such a difficult position as CB.

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November 16th, 2011 at 6:45 PM | I too (Score:1)
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am unusually confident in this kid.  He has played great for a freshman.  It is a foreign feeling considering the play we've seen the last few years.

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November 16th, 2011 at 5:33 PM | It is really easy to root for (Score:1)
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It is really easy to root for guys like Countess and the rest of the team. 

Greetings from Bolivia.

"It's special how the real true people hang together. And if you don't support the program you're not a true Michigan guy. It's that simple."  - Gary Moeller

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November 16th, 2011 at 5:43 PM | Best corner (Score:1)
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Best corner since we had that guy that won the Heisman.

Keep the faith

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November 17th, 2011 at 3:42 AM | Seriously? (Score:1)
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Seriously?

"We alway's did feel the same, we just saw it from a different point of view"

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November 17th, 2011 at 12:18 PM | To be fair (Score:2)
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Hall wasn't this good as a freshman.

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"the team, the team, the team."

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November 17th, 2011 at 11:28 PM | Leon Hall was a first team (Score:1)
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Leon Hall was a first team Freshman All American and had 3 interceptions that year. You're talking out of your ass.

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November 17th, 2011 at 6:28 AM | Leon Hall wants to punch you (Score:1)
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Leon Hall wants to punch you in the face

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November 16th, 2011 at 5:44 PM | That was an impressive (Score:2)
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That was an impressive interview.  Blake has a great attitude and outlook.  I wouldn't be surprised to see him eventually become an All-American and then play on Sundays.

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November 16th, 2011 at 5:47 PM | I love his attitude. He is (Score:1)
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I love his attitude. He is not cocky, as he said, but confidant in what he can do, while still knowing he has lots of improvement to make. He will be one of our biggest play makers over the next few years. Now if he can only lure Diggs here as well...

“What the mind can conceive, the mind can achieve and those who stay will be champions.” - Bo 

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November 16th, 2011 at 5:54 PM | Smart kid (Score:1)
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Not many freshmen can incorporate words like "complacent" into their interviews.

"I recently heard from fans and friends that Michigan will be great again one day.   In my opinion, Michigan never stopped being great."  --Zac Ciullo

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November 16th, 2011 at 5:55 PM | posted from iPhone (Score:2 Normal)
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Embed? Can't view on my phone. Thanks

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November 16th, 2011 at 7:50 PM | This interview was part of (Score:5 Normal)
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This interview was part of Inside Michigan Football which was posted in the usual place yesterday. You may wish to subscribe to my newsletter. I've cued it to start at the interview:

Bonus:

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November 16th, 2011 at 6:02 PM | So excited for Countess (Score:1)
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As a freshman right now at Michigan, I have a hunch that i'll be able to tell my children that I was able to see him shut down recievers for 4 years.

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November 16th, 2011 at 6:16 PM | Sorry Jmorof... (Score:1)
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At this pace, that 4th year is nothing but a pipe dream. This kid is for real and is fast tracking it to being a 1st rd NFL draft pick 

Reporter: “Did you visit the Parthenon while in Greece?”
Shaquille O’Neill: “I can’t really remember the names of all the clubs we went to.”

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November 16th, 2011 at 6:38 PM | Very True (Score:1)
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But if he is using words like "complacient," he might place a higher value on a degree.  It all depends.

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November 16th, 2011 at 6:51 PM | posted from iPhone (Score:5 Normal)
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Except he spells it "complacent"...

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November 16th, 2011 at 7:44 PM | At this pace of improvement ... (Score:1)
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and based on recruiting, Michigan will be being mentioned in the MNC picture when Blake is a junior and senior.  This alone may keep him onboard.

Go Blue!

No place on earth I'd rather be on a football Saturday than Michigan Stadium !

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November 16th, 2011 at 6:45 PM | Can't do it (Score:0 Overrated)
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mgoblue doesn't give an embed code, they only give a link.

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November 16th, 2011 at 6:57 PM | I love this kid! (Score:1)
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I hope he keeps his head, he could be one of the greatest.

UofM '15

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November 16th, 2011 at 8:11 PM | For a kid who was only #20 (Score:2)
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...in Scout's 2011 CB recruiting rankings, he's pretty darned impressive.

Of the 19 CBs who were rated higher than Countess, I note that three committed to Georgia, and two each to Oregon and Texas. That's also pretty impressive on their part. I hope we can start garnering D prospects like that in the future.

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November 17th, 2011 at 2:24 AM | how many of those 19 (Score:1)
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Are playing at a high level as a true freshmen?

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November 16th, 2011 at 8:47 PM | I love Countess. (Score:0 Offtopic)
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I don't want to say I cant believe this cause I can but wow Hoke said Borges did a nice job playing to the Defense after we for up 14-0. Wow. I know if you are blind to these things in football and loyal to a fault to coaches you may think nothing of that but that just reiterates to me same old bs 9-10 win seasons and I hope you who wanted it are all happy. Borges is pathetic he has to go. D is playing great Mattison is coaching great. Not being passive. That's what we need obviously from our O. That's how you lose games to teams like Iowa that you should beat. Don't bring Rich Rod in to this he has nothing to do with it. We are talking about right now.

Oh how I hate ohio state...

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November 16th, 2011 at 8:49 PM | Blake is becoming one of my (Score:1)
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Blake is becoming one of my favorite players on the team and seems like a guy that will become a leader in the secondary as we get some big time recruits behind him.  He is easily my favorite from this class and I've always just loved his toughness and his competitiveness. He's just been a model player so far. 

(If you can't tell, I love secondary players)

Avatar is a reference to this. Go Blue!

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November 16th, 2011 at 8:58 PM | missed opportunity (Score:1)
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Why didnt he ask Blake, "SO, IS IT TRUE, ARE YOU AS GOOD AS WOODSON???"

/Spartyquarterbackshakinginhisshoes

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November 16th, 2011 at 9:04 PM | 'The Count' (Score:1)
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to intercept 1-2-3, yes, 3 Martinez bloody rotten throws.
Ah-Ah-Ah-Ah-Ahhhh ...

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November 16th, 2011 at 10:23 PM | I would love it if they tried (Score:2 Normal)
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I would love it if they tried to attack Countess this week with Floyd's performance last week. Countess is due for an INT.

Avatar is a reference to this. Go Blue!

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November 16th, 2011 at 10:55 PM | Thanks! (Score:1)
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Thanks for sharing that link.  Blake is a great young talent & just as important seems like a great young person.  I'm glad we have him!

Strength equipment is expensive and guarantees you nothing.  A strong will is free and can give you everything you want.

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November 17th, 2011 at 2:00 AM | Glad to see a tradition restored (Score:2 Normal)
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My entire time being aware of and a huge fan of Michigan football, there's always been at least one cornerback that got me excited. Since Warren leapt to the NFL prematurely, this... has not been the case. Even a little bit. Blake and, increasingly (fingers crossed) JT are starting to turn the tide.

Seriously, U of M has been Cornerback U (and Tight End, soon to be restored):

-- Leon Hall
-- Ty Law
-- Marlin Jackson
-- Charles Woodson
-- Donovan Warren
-- Dave Brown

I grew up obsessed with great secondary play at Michigan (Tripp Welborne was my first, even though he was a safety). Glad to see it's alive and kicking in Blake and classes to come!

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