MLive Article on O'Korn
Mlive article on O'Korn. Others may remember this, although I didn't, but O'Korn was focused on Texas or Florida until Harbaugh called.
http://www.mlive.com/wolverines/index.ssf/2015/08/john_okorn.html#incar…
August 18th, 2015 at 9:24 AM ^
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*If he starts for us next year. There is a lot of football to be played/learned between now and then.
Though based on available data, I would guess he is the starter next year as well.
August 18th, 2015 at 9:32 AM ^
August 18th, 2015 at 11:24 AM ^
Why are we so dismissive of Morris? We seem to all agree on a few things that make me question why we seem to be so dismissive of Morris. We all seem to agree that 1) Hoke's staff was not good at developing talent, 2) Morris has obvious arm talent, and 3) Harbaugh is good at developing QBs. Isn't that enough to believe that Morris still has the chance to be really good in the next two years?
August 18th, 2015 at 11:34 AM ^
Let's not anoint anyone yet until we see what happens this season. I also believe Morris might still be what everyone expected when he commited here, especially given the questionable coaching he's been subjected to and difficult situations he's been thrown into. From what he's said at least, he seems to be up to the challenge from a mental standpoint.
August 18th, 2015 at 12:11 PM ^
fans always want the new unknown player because their potential is unlimited in thier eyes. when you have never seen them really play you think they are great, until something bad happens then your looking for the next superstar. ill let the coaches decide.
August 18th, 2015 at 1:51 PM ^
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August 18th, 2015 at 1:17 PM ^
I would like for Morris to turn out to be what fans want him to be, but I just don't see it. His HS film and every bit of game action he's shown at Michigan have left a lot to be desired. All he's shown is that he can throw the ball over a mountain, and that's he deceptively quick with his feet for a white guy/pro style QB. There haven't been any flashes of "OMG DID YOU SEE THAT?!" in anything I've seen out of him from games, practice, or whatever. There have, however, been a lot of brain fart moments.
If Morris DOES come along though, he gives us our best shot of beating MSU this year, since the ONLY teams that have success against MSU's defense are the ones that throw deep behind their secondary. Oregon, OSU, and Baylor ALL did this, and with the way MSU stacks the box and leaves their corners on an island, it really is the only way you can beat them. I'm not sure that Rudcok has the arm for that.
August 18th, 2015 at 1:00 PM ^
But with six other candidates, including a possible incumbent, I think the field is a clear favorite. Players like Gentry and Morris will have more opportunity to improve.
August 18th, 2015 at 9:26 AM ^
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August 18th, 2015 at 9:29 AM ^
August 18th, 2015 at 9:29 AM ^
I was thinking that he only had one year of eligibility left after sitting this year. Now I wouldn't be surprised if he's the starter in 2016 and 2017.
August 18th, 2015 at 9:30 AM ^
O'Korn's promising start at Houston ended with a thud in 2014, as the Cougars switched offensive coordinators, and his numbers started to slip.
August 18th, 2015 at 9:35 AM ^
I was thinking the exact same thing when I read it. However, I feel like the leadership at the top (i.e. the guys that are supposed to coach you up and put you in positions where the probability of success far exceeds the probabiltiy of coming up short) makes a huge difference.
I have no doubt that Fisch and Harbs will put our guys in a strong position.
What I am most excited about is this guy will play a meaningful role getting the defense ready week in and week out. O'Korn not on the field still helps the team out a great deal.
August 18th, 2015 at 9:32 AM ^
Unless something drastic occurs, Shane is never going to start for the Wolverines. I feel badly for him because he loves Michigan and did a lot of recruiting on his own, but the guy might not have it. Now, I think he can do better now that he has Jim coaching him, but time will tell.
August 18th, 2015 at 9:37 AM ^
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August 18th, 2015 at 9:47 AM ^
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August 18th, 2015 at 9:47 AM ^
I was looking at his recruiting profiles the other day and didn't realize that he had a pretty solid offer list. Rivals has him with offers from Houston, Louisville, Arkansas, Mississipi St and some other decent schools. I assume he took Houston over those other schools because of early playing time and they slung the ball around, but he wasn't some completely under the radar kid.
August 18th, 2015 at 9:55 AM ^
that our scout team quarterback is a future starter and not the other way around (i.e. Threet/Sheridan).
August 18th, 2015 at 2:06 PM ^
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August 18th, 2015 at 10:30 AM ^
So people will just call anything ironic these days right?
August 18th, 2015 at 11:02 AM ^
That's coincidental, not ironic. Just to pile on a bit.
August 18th, 2015 at 11:09 AM ^
In fact it's pretty opposite of ironic. St. Thomas Aquinas is a football powerhouse and has a history of producing good college players. It makes sense that two of their more successful quarterbacks would end up in a high level program like Michigan.
August 18th, 2015 at 10:01 AM ^
August 18th, 2015 at 1:49 PM ^
At what point is a coach able to call a transfer student? Once they are granted a release from their current program?
August 18th, 2015 at 10:07 AM ^
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August 18th, 2015 at 11:35 AM ^
August 18th, 2015 at 12:00 PM ^
I don't think a bunch of 1 year QBs is ideal at all.
August 18th, 2015 at 10:23 AM ^
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August 18th, 2015 at 2:07 PM ^
He'll see significant snaps in '16, in packages designed to utilize his strengths. O'Korn will be the primary starter however.
In '17? Sheesh, we'll have O'Korn, Gentry, RS frosh Peters, and who knows who else by then? Stock the cupboard, Jimmy!
For this season, I don't see how Shane beats out Rudock for the job. His unfortunate bout of mono set back his development at such a crucial time; and his unfortunate coaching the past 2 years may have just about killed his chances at Michigan. I believe we need him for depth in '15, but after that the writing's on the wall. Grand Valley perhaps? Would he be able to play right away there?
August 18th, 2015 at 10:38 AM ^
My gut says Gentry will be the starter next year. I think he sees the field in some capacity, whether at QB or elsewhere.
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August 18th, 2015 at 11:21 AM ^
I don't have a particularly strong opinion on Baumgardner--positive or negative--but I don't think anyone's ever mistaken him for a great writer. He does provide adequate beat coverage for the football team though.
August 18th, 2015 at 11:26 AM ^
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August 18th, 2015 at 1:46 PM ^
Very little bad was said about Greise - in '97. The previous years he was definitely 2nd choice to Dreisbach, who played well but could never stay healthy.