Well deserved, this makes him the best C in the nation to both ESPN and SI so far this year.
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/football/ncaa/10/20/midseason-all-...
national champs baby
Molk named to SI Midseason All-American team
October 20th, 2011 at 2:09 PM
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Molk named to SI Midseason All-American team
October 20th, 2011 at 2:13 PM | 
Definitely
Definitely
October 20th, 2011 at 7:05 PM |
Hey Rosey09 ....
Hey Rosey09 ....
Why would you down vote this? You need therapy!
Go Blue!
No place on earth I'd rather be on a football Saturday than Michigan Stadium !
October 20th, 2011 at 2:18 PM |
Congrats to Molk
Congrats to Molk
Congratulations to Molk, the man has earned it as much for his having to deal with off the field nonsense as his on the field performance. Having said that I think SI's tagline of allowing michigan to run for 239 yards per game might be slightly misattributed. Dilithium will do what it does, heh.
October 20th, 2011 at 2:32 PM |
I dont think this has been
I dont think this has been
I dont think this has been Molk's strongest season, but he's in a new offense so I'll give him the benefit of the doubt. AA teams don't really mean much to me, but it's always good for show and recruiting.
For a' that, an' a' that,
Our toils obscure an' a' that,
The rank is but the guinea's stamp,
The man's the gowd for a' that.
Our toils obscure an' a' that,
The rank is but the guinea's stamp,
The man's the gowd for a' that.
October 20th, 2011 at 2:47 PM |
Just an observation
Just an observation
The B1G has five of nine first-team lineman, but no skill position guys or LB/DBs on either team. I feel like A.J. Jenkins, Montee Ball, and Lavonte David were at least worthy of second team looks.
Denard is my homeboy.
University of Michigan Class of 2014
October 20th, 2011 at 5:05 PM |
Montee Ball?
Montee Ball?
How would we know if Ball is good or not? He runs behind a line that opens holes that many of us here could run through. He's good, but is he THAT good?
October 20th, 2011 at 6:38 PM |
Yea, that's what im thinking
Yea, that's what im thinking
Yea, that's what im thinking too. If we put our backs behind those Wisc Oline prob the same productiong give or take. Plus I think Saturday's game really hurt Molk's stock IMO
Playing football on Wall Street
October 20th, 2011 at 3:09 PM |
Where can Molk contribute in the NFL?
Where can Molk contribute in the NFL?
Can Molk stay at C for an NFL team? Would he best fit in a zone-blocking scheme like Shannahan's?
"Relax you panic monger" -Megatron
October 20th, 2011 at 3:17 PM |
Teams whose focus is on
Teams whose focus is on
Teams whose focus is on zone-blocking would be the only ones to give him a look IMO. He's smallish and has had past leg injuries so I don't know what his chances of succeeding in the NFL are
For a' that, an' a' that,
Our toils obscure an' a' that,
The rank is but the guinea's stamp,
The man's the gowd for a' that.
Our toils obscure an' a' that,
The rank is but the guinea's stamp,
The man's the gowd for a' that.
October 20th, 2011 at 3:58 PM |
Molk's size
Molk's size
Molk being small has been mentioned here before, and he's really not as undersized as some think he is:
- David Molk - 6'2, 288 lb
- Erik Wood, C, Buffalo Bills - 6'4, 311 lb
- Ryan Cook, C, Miami Dolphins - 6'6, 328 lb (High)
- Dan Koppen, C, New England Patriots - 6'2, 296 lb
- Nick Mangold, C, New York Jets - 6'4, 307 lb
- J.D. Walton, C, Denver Broncos - 6'3, 305 lb
- Casey Wiegman, C, Kansas City Chiefs (16 years exp) - 6'2, 285 lb (Low)
- Samson Satele, C, Oakland Raiders - 6'3, 300 lb
- Nick Hardwick, C, San Diego Chargers - 6'4, 305 lb
- Matt Birk, C, Baltimore Ravens - 6'4, 310 lb
- Kyle Cook/Matt McGlynn, C, Cincinnati Bengals - 6'3.5, 315.5 lb
- Steve Vallos, C, Cleveland Browns - 6'3, 310 lb
- Maurkice Pouncey, C, Pittsburgh Steelers - 6'4, 304 lb
- Chris Myers, C, Houston Texans - 6'4, 289 lb
- Jeff Saturday, C, Indianapolis Colts - 6'2, 295 lb
- Brad Meester, C, Jacksonville Jaguars - 6'3, 302 lb
- Eugene Amano, C, Tennessee Titans - 6'3, 300 lb
This is just the (presumable, I didn't look at depth charts, just years of exp.) starting centers for AFC teams. Feel free to check out the NFC starters if you like. Averages:
- Height - 6'3.5
- Weight - 304
Even though it wouldn't be reasonable to expect Molk to grow another inch and a half anytime soon, I think it is certainly within reason to think he could put on another 10-15 pounds. The concern you raise about him having had past leg injuries is valid, but I see no reason why he couldn't have a successful NFL career, as a center, just based on his size.
October 20th, 2011 at 6:03 PM |
Almost every review I've read
Almost every review I've read
Almost every review I've read has concerns about size and strength. Some guys in the NFL can get away with it. If he gets in the right system, I think he could be successful. He'll get drafted for sure, but we'll see if he sticks in the NFL.
For a' that, an' a' that,
Our toils obscure an' a' that,
The rank is but the guinea's stamp,
The man's the gowd for a' that.
Our toils obscure an' a' that,
The rank is but the guinea's stamp,
The man's the gowd for a' that.
October 20th, 2011 at 3:31 PM |
Justin Blackmon
Justin Blackmon
How is Justin Blackmon not a WR on the 1st or 2nd team???
October 20th, 2011 at 6:01 PM |
I think you could sub him in
I think you could sub him in
I think you could sub him in for Jordan White and have no problem, but all the other receivers have better #s than he does so far. Plus, Blackmon isn't nearly on the torried pace he set last year. But White is missing 12 catches for 119 yards because the Michigan game doesn't count. So he's had a pretty good season too.
For a' that, an' a' that,
Our toils obscure an' a' that,
The rank is but the guinea's stamp,
The man's the gowd for a' that.
Our toils obscure an' a' that,
The rank is but the guinea's stamp,
The man's the gowd for a' that.
October 20th, 2011 at 6:37 PM |
It's always nice to see a
It's always nice to see a
It's always nice to see a Michigan guy on an All-American team, but to be honest I think he's a little overrated.
October 20th, 2011 at 7:14 PM |
Glad to see Molk is getting
Glad to see Molk is getting
Glad to see Molk is getting recognized. Hopefully the rest of the O Line will continue to improve as they get twoards the end of the season
THIS IS MICHIGAN
October 20th, 2011 at 7:21 PM |
Nice!
Nice!
Strong work Molk!
/ bobs head approvingly
October 20th, 2011 at 7:31 PM |
Nice job, congrats to David Molk!
Nice job, congrats to David Molk!
And, since his overall demeanor is at least as good as his play, hats off to his parents and the other people who have influenced his character. It isn't an accident.
May you have a strong foundation
When the winds of changes shift
This is definitely a well-deserved honor. I hope Molk continues to improve and sets himself up nicely on draft day after winning a B1G championship. These seniors deserve more awards to hang their hats on.
Thanks Thorin/Mgovideo for avatar