Interesting that the Freep used this... it was in Brian's post today.
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Michigan safety Vladimir Emilien gives insight into team... (Warning... FREEP article.)
January 28th, 2010 at 9:31 PM
#302
Interesting that the Freep
January 28th, 2010 at 9:31 PM
#303
Did I...
apologize too much? I guess 21 years of marriage trains you to apologize before you say or do anything!
January 28th, 2010 at 9:32 PM
#304
Well, there you go...
I figured it was posted somewhere, but I didn't see it.
January 28th, 2010 at 9:33 PM
#305
So they read his Q&A site.
So they read his Q&A site. Awesome journalism, not shocking.
January 28th, 2010 at 9:32 PM
#306
That's a lot of "the most
That's a lot of "the most difficult receivers to cover."
January 28th, 2010 at 9:34 PM
#307
Right!
He should have just said, "all of 'em."
January 29th, 2010 at 1:45 AM
#308
It's great that Cameron
It's great that Cameron Gordon is difficult to cover, but if we have so many receivers with that quality, wouldn't you rather see him at linebacker?
Additionally, couldn't that answer be a hint as to why he's not playing? I know that he's probably trying to be complimentary to his teammates, but if he can't cover, maybe it's best he sits a little bit.
January 29th, 2010 at 1:51 AM
#309
Agreed... mostly
The question was who is hardest to cover not who can't you cover, so the assumption that he cannot cover the people he named seems a bit unreasonable
January 28th, 2010 at 9:35 PM
#310
That has to be ...
the best FPress article in years..... Could it be because they Stole it!!!!
January 28th, 2010 at 9:40 PM
#311
So Freep...
So Freep creeps it on mgoblog. Not surprised.
January 28th, 2010 at 9:43 PM
#312
Best trash talker...
....Tate Forcier.
I like this a lot. There are two positions that require supreme confidence: QB and HC. If a QB isn't a little bit cocky, the likelihood of his teammates fully appreciating his leadership is usually somewhat compromised.
Now, I want to see him remain healthy for an entire season.
January 28th, 2010 at 9:47 PM
#313
Are you joking?
http://www.formspring.me/vemilien
They basically copied from here. This passes for journalism nowadays?
January 28th, 2010 at 9:47 PM
#314
Snyder....
Snyder got it from the tweet that I put out about this earlier.
I had a talk with both Brandin Hawthorne and Vlad awhile back, about Mark Snyder following them on Twitter.
I just thought I would make them aware of the fact that he was following them, and left their decision up to them what to do with it. They both blocked him.
January 28th, 2010 at 9:53 PM
#315
That says a lot. Good for
That says a lot. Good for those kids. Let the public hear about stuff from them directly, and without any spin from a "journalist."
January 28th, 2010 at 10:25 PM
#316
I +1 you.
Because I can't +1 them. I knew they seemed like intelligent fellows.
January 28th, 2010 at 10:02 PM
#317
The best question and answer
The best question and answer by Vlad?
but you're familiar with mgoblog? any thoughts?
its ok inaccurate but its ok
So yes, they're all reading. Keep that in mind when you post.
January 28th, 2010 at 10:15 PM
#318
Would have been great
It would have been great on the toughest receiver question if he had named every wideout on the team except one. That guy would read it and be like WTF?!
January 29th, 2010 at 1:04 AM
#319
LMAO!!!
that was you? loved it!
January 28th, 2010 at 10:30 PM
#320
Great quote...
• Asked about the team exceeding NCAA limits for workout hours, as alleged in a Free Press report citing claims by current and former players: “hell naw we didn’t.”
Can't wait to see Vlad get some serious PT next year.
Great interview, and great post, OP.
January 28th, 2010 at 10:34 PM
#321
WolvinLA2's Super Bold Secondary Prediction:
CB: Justin Turner
CB: Cullen Christian (but wouldn't be surprised if this is Courtney Avery)
SS: Troy Woolfolk
FS: Vlad Emilien
Am I not giving JT Floyd enough credit? Probably. He probably has as good a chance as anyone to start.
Am I giving the incoming freshman safeties too little credit? Probably not. Safety is a more difficult position for a true frosh to pick up. TW should move back there, and Vlad now has a whole season under his belt. He will be ahead of the true frosh both physically and mentally. Remember, he was a pretty solid recruit a year ago as well.
January 28th, 2010 at 10:56 PM
#322
You think
Woolfolk moves back to safety? I Don't like the idea of having two Freshman CB. God! I hope we get Dorsey. I think he is going to be a problem for teams passing game. "No Fly Zone!"
January 28th, 2010 at 11:02 PM
#323
Although I agree that having
Although I agree that having two freshman CB's isn't ideal, I'd rather have them at CB than at S, and Turner has about as much experience as Vlad so that's an essential wash.
Woolfolk's skill and experience are more beneficial to us at safety, and if he stays at CB, who else plays at safety? I can almost promise you that you'd rather have Cullen starting at CB than any of our incoming guys starting at safety. If Michael Williams improves a lot and Vlad is good to start, then I might change my tune on TW, but otherwise, I'm sticking to my guns.
January 28th, 2010 at 10:44 PM
#324
Yeah, but
he's on Ricky Reyes like stink on shit.
January 28th, 2010 at 10:45 PM
#325
Apparently Je'Ron Stokes is
Apparently Je'Ron Stokes is pretty easy to cover...
January 28th, 2010 at 11:05 PM
#326
This one makes me smile.
Name
This one makes me smile.
Name the one guy in the Big Ten that you want to come across the middle of the field so you can just light him up.
"duron carter"
January 28th, 2010 at 11:06 PM
#327
Cameron Gordon
Wait, so did Vlad confirm that Cameron Gordon is still a receiver?
January 28th, 2010 at 11:42 PM
#328
Holy crap...
I gave Vlad the heads up that the FREEP picked up his chat...and I accidentally pasted from here and it included "Is Mark Snyder a sneaky piece of shit" and now its on there...Im trying to explain to my wife why i fell off the couch laughing.
January 28th, 2010 at 11:45 PM
#329
" Just to let you know....I
" Just to let you know....I think you will be a great one at Michigan! How are the guys who enrolled a couple weeks ago adjusting to being in college? The rest of the team doing anything to help them transition to college football and college in general?
they are doing good they are participating in our voluntary 7 on 7"
I notice the Freep left that one out...
January 28th, 2010 at 11:55 PM
#330
Vlad is very impressive on
Vlad is very impressive on how he answers these questions. He is obviously smart and knows to be vague. I loved the line about the voluntary 7 on 7's!
January 28th, 2010 at 11:57 PM
#331
Sounds like
the M receivers are going to have a field day this coming season!
January 28th, 2010 at 11:58 PM
#332
Hmmm...did it get zapped?
Hmmm...did it get zapped?
January 28th, 2010 at 11:59 PM
#333
looks like it. Page cannot
looks like it. Page cannot displayed error here.
January 29th, 2010 at 12:05 AM
#334
The last I checked...
...it was still there (if this is what you're referring to).
http://www.freep.com/article/20100128/SPORTS06/100128050/1054/SPORTS06/U...
January 29th, 2010 at 12:10 AM
#335
No, they're talking about the
No, they're talking about the page where Brian and the Freep got the quotes.
http://www.formspring.me/vemilien
Which appears to be up again.
January 29th, 2010 at 12:36 AM
#336
Some of the other gems
Some of the awesome (and some of the really weird) questions and answers:
Q: how often do you fist pump at the club?
A: never
Q: what are your thoughts on existentialism?
A: lol i have no thought on that
Q: who is the one guy on the team you would be terrified to fight?
A: mike martin
Q: do you ever punch people in the buttcheeks and call them breadloafs
A: lmao hell naw
Q: what is the biggest poop you've ever taken?
A: what lol
Q: Molk vs. a black bear (400lb) in a sumo match, who wins?
A: lmao molk
Q: Piped-in music or the band?
A: the band
Q: When you guys win a ton of games and prove all the haters wrong, will that be awesome, totally awesome, or completely awesome?
A: completely awesome
January 29th, 2010 at 12:40 AM
#337
Cult Hero
I have a feeling Vlad will become a cult hero from this day on. Someone has to replace Zoltan. Also, love the fist pump question lol.
January 29th, 2010 at 2:31 AM
#338
Interesting. One of the most
Interesting. One of the most awesome players on the team prefers the band to the rawk.
January 29th, 2010 at 1:23 AM
#339
Big House No Fly Zone
Big House No Fly Zone will be put in effect with the signing of any 2 of the 3 big time safeties we are going after
January 29th, 2010 at 1:39 AM
#340
twitter
Vlad's twitter account, where a lot of people learned about this open forum has been deleted. I guessing the coaches told him this was a bad idea.
January 29th, 2010 at 1:41 AM
#341
He kept getting asked a lot of the same questions
He kept getting asked a lot of the same questions from what I saw and he was asked some real dumb questions also
January 29th, 2010 at 2:08 AM
#342
Probably in response to the
Probably in response to the Freep article. The last two posts in the Q&A were about just that.
January 29th, 2010 at 9:26 AM
#343
From FB
"just deleted my twitter... guess imma bigger deal than i thought"
I told him he was a big deal. He didn't believe me!
