Pretty good for a QB that some said should be benched
Considering that Denard was doing so "poorly" that some loons said he should have been replaced by DG, he did pretty well against OSU.
So well, in fact, that he set a record for most TDs accounted for—5—by any UM QB in a single game against Ohio State.
Robinson is the first Michigan player in the modern era to score at least two rushing touchdowns and two passing touchdowns in back-to-back games, doing it against Nebraska and OSU.
He also passed Vince Young in career rushing yardage by a QB.
More on the records DR has accumulated at A2.com:
http://www.annarbor.com/sports/um-football/michigan-football-denard-rob…
November 28th, 2011 at 10:56 AM ^
There was a time not so long ago that this board was in an uproar that RR had moved the 'kid who could not throw' ahead of Tate. The rabble rabble could be heard across the B1G as clowns said that we would be screwed with Denard at QB.
The simple fact is that Denard was better for RR's system than Tate (and actually went to class which always helps).
It is not out of relm of reason to suggest that Devin is better for the offense that Borges wants to run... eventually...but thank goodness Borges figured out how to use Denard in the short-term.
I for one am in no hurry to see a team leader like Denard get moved to another position, but if it happens in Spring, I'll trust the coaches.
November 28th, 2011 at 10:59 AM ^
Those people were not all crazy. There were times when DRob's performance warranted such speculation. His absolutely transcendent performance on Saturday doesn't retroactively change the past.
I certainly hope that the last 2 games were indicative of the proverbial "lightbulb" turning on for the Borge's offense. It looked that way, and, if true, the sky is the limit for Senior Denard.
November 28th, 2011 at 11:01 AM ^
Finally, somebody who gives an honest prespective! You said it perfectly my friend.
November 28th, 2011 at 11:02 AM ^
Prior to Neb and tOSU I was thinking the tea leaves said Denard would be moving to a Percy Harvin type role and DG starting next year. After Neb and tOSU though it looks like Denard and Borges have found the same wavelength and all is well. Denard has played two excellent games in terms of passing and definitely goes forward as the starter. His running in Neb could be been better, but he took care of business in both games on the ground and in the air.
As it stands I just really want to see the bowl go well. Some team, likely one with a decent defense, is going to have a month to get ready for Denard and I'd like to see how they do.
November 28th, 2011 at 11:15 AM ^
I can count on like two fingers how many people I heard calling to "bench" Denard. This is just one of many ways that one side of the argument clouded the issue with politics. Just because they turned out to be right (heads!) doesn't make them any less full of shit in how they framed the debate.
As for those of us who didn't feel he was a QB in a Borges system...
I've been rooting for it to "click" for him all along. Some of us just got tired of waiting when we were passing mid season with seemingly zero improvment. I'm glad he's got there. I personally backed off when I finally thought I seen improvemement in the Iowa game... And again in the Illinois game... We all know about the past two weeks.
November 28th, 2011 at 11:38 AM ^
I have not heard a peep from my cousin's husband that was completely in the bench Denard camp during the past three weeks. He is one of those fans that will throw any player on this team under the bus the first moment of adversity they experience (heck he was throwing verlander under the bus during the playoffs).
November 28th, 2011 at 11:43 AM ^
The last couple weeks, I think it's obvious Denard plays A LOT better when he's smiling on the sideline, jumping up and down, having fun and "eatin'". You didn't see that for the majority of the season, and that's when he struggled most. But I think starting the Illinois game? That's when you could see him having more fun, eatin' and dancing and smiling. And look what happened! All in all, if Denard plays like this next year, he could take Michigan to new heights. GO BLUE!
November 28th, 2011 at 11:58 AM ^
November 28th, 2011 at 12:03 PM ^
Did anyone get a picture of the scoreboard with the final score? I would like to get a copy of it if anyone has one. HAIL TO THE VICTORS!
November 28th, 2011 at 12:37 PM ^
Been about the play calling. Look at some of the plays we ran against ND, State, and Iowa. Obviously Denard was out of his element. As much as some of you are happy with Borges all we did the last two games is run the offense we should have always run. Exactly why we lost to State and Iowa was not running the offense Denard fits amazingly in. As happy as I am with a 10 win season and beating that shit school from Ohio Borges blew those games and a great chance to be 12-0.
November 28th, 2011 at 12:48 PM ^
I just have to point out that Denard has 35 Rushing TDs. A-Train's record is 55. If Denard gets 2 rushing TDs in the bowl game, he will have 18 TDs on the season and will need 18 next year to tie the record. There is a chance that Denard sets the record for career rushing TDs next year. That is insane.
There is also a chance that he breaks/ties the record for most Rushing TDs in a season, which is currently at 19. If he breaks that record next year, he will at least tie the previous one.
Also, He has 3 career 300+ yard passing games, with 2 this year. 2 more and he ties Chad Henne for 300+ yard games in his career.
And Finally, he is 1870 yards behind Mike Hart's career record with 14-15 games to go. That's somewhere in the 125-135 yards per game range.
I am so happy to have a player like this on our team, especially considering how humble he is.
November 28th, 2011 at 2:53 PM ^
This was a good win and a good season so i'm gonna let some fo the goofy comments pass
November 28th, 2011 at 3:27 PM ^
Phenom on the the field this past Saturday. The Robinson-Toussaint combo was spectacular, plus there were few catchable balls that were dropped.
Loved it.
Go Blue! We BEAT OHIO!
November 28th, 2011 at 4:00 PM ^
My brother asked me at the game, "Isn't Denard perfect so far?" We hadn't seen any stats at the time, and I had to take a moment to refute my default answer of, "No, duh," and think about his performance up to that point. I could recall one incompletion, where he missed Grady long on a third down pass. Pretty nice performance.
I was far more impressed with the job he did running the ball. He was running with a purpose and doing so hard, bringing the shoulder to his tacklers. It was pretty obvious he had been coached up on his reads, especially with the inverted veer where he pulled the ball correctly several times, including on his first TD. I think he grades out really well this UFR.
Speaking of which, HOW COOL IS IT WE GET A UFR OF THE OHIO GAME that won't cause mass suicide!?
November 28th, 2011 at 9:07 PM ^