1329 S. University

September 10th, 2010 at 3:19 PM ^

While I don't believe that any coaches would put any stock in what someone's mom Tweets - however it will obviously spread across the Internets, evidenced by this and other threads across cyberspace. Maybe she's trying to have some fun with ND fans because she recalls what Tate did to them last year. Who knows but I would guarantee this is nothing negative about Tate transferring.

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OLD Maize-Blue

September 10th, 2010 at 3:54 PM ^

Having Tate on the Michigan team is a great thing(remember last year).  As miserable as we were he gave us alil hope last year.  As a true freshman he did a very good job.  RR is a smart coach, was last week smoke and mirrors, was it scripted?  Poor Tate bad attitude, poor work ethic, I dont think so, his Mom or brothers wouldnt allow it.  His Dad said"he isnt going anywhere" I somehow believe that.  Did anyone think DR would do what he did....NOPE.  So why fix something not broken.  Tate has only gotten better over the same time span as DR and the kid wasnt going to be redshirted so y not put him in (in a mop up role) "the kid being Gardner". We dint have to show anything offensively against UCONN.  When was the last time u have seen a football game won with running a qbsneak.  At any level, thats what we did.

We will see the real Michigan offense tomorrow, and all 3 qbs will be used, Go Blue!!!

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Bluerock

September 10th, 2010 at 3:36 PM ^

Soooo....Mrs T you are on the verge of announcing the finalization of your plan...the mind control device must  have arrived along with the signed contract of one of the top blow gun champions in the world.

The plan, if I understand is that the device would ride on the nose of a dart, through the blow pipe, 500 yards in  the air taking  account of wind and humidity to the target, once under the skin said device can be activated.....leaving you in full control...brilliant.

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Blazefire

September 10th, 2010 at 3:42 PM ^

I don't think, "I've got a secret" would be followed by a smilie if it were bad news. And trust me, even if Tate did WANT to transfer, he'd never be happy about it.

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Bodogblog

September 10th, 2010 at 3:58 PM ^

This is likely nothing

But admit it would eff ND up beyond reckoning if Tate trotted out there on the first drive and filled the sky with footballs.  They would be stunderflustered

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STW P. Brabbs

September 10th, 2010 at 4:15 PM ^

And I saw Forcier come out instead of Robinson, I'd thank my lucky stars and say a few dozen Our Fathers in appreciation on the spot. 

The defense will be far more stunderflustered by the Denard we saw on Saturday than by whatever change of pace Forcier represents.

*This is assuming I was a rational Domer.  I know - it's a tricky thought experiment.

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Bodogblog

September 10th, 2010 at 4:26 PM ^

*Except if all of your prep has gone into stopping the running game QB we saw last week. 

Now Denard can throw as well, having him put the ball in the air on every play would bumfluster them up just as much.  But we will do neither: we'll force them to stop the unstoppable offense we saw against UCONN

I'm not advocating Tate coming out (though I loves me some Tate), nor am I predicting it.  I'm merely saying it would send ND into a slight panic, because they haven't practiced for it at all.  And it would

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STW P. Brabbs

September 10th, 2010 at 6:52 PM ^

The defense would be much more panicked by the idea of having to contain Robinson.  I'm not so sure that what UM would throw at ND with Tate taking snaps would be so radically different than what they'd do with Denard that it would be a huge advantage. 

My simple calculus: right now Denard is definitely a threat to score with his feet on every play, and it looks like he can be a downfield threat with his arm, too.  Tate can be a good downfield passer on his day, but he's obviously nowhere near as much a threat on the ground.  So Denard is scarier.

Also, I question the extent to which ND has really been able to replicate The Denard Experience in practice. 

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AceUofMer

September 10th, 2010 at 4:03 PM ^

Kinda feels like that episode of coach where his quarterback was in a wheel chair (in full uniform, including pads) until the last drive of their bowl game

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jblaze

September 10th, 2010 at 4:13 PM ^

It's to make ND change their game plan around expecting to see Tate in the first series. They are ditching their Denard prep and going to a full out Tate prep.

Too bad Fat Charlie isn't around. This would make his strategy asplode.

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HartAttack20

September 10th, 2010 at 4:37 PM ^

If this means Tate is playing, then it could be an amazing call. I'd probably rather see Denard starting, but whatever. In hindsight, Tate starting against UConn could have been a "we wasted the good surprise on you" moment.

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MichiganStudent

September 10th, 2010 at 4:42 PM ^

I'm guessing that the secret is Tate will be the secret guest on Jack Kennedys next youtube rap video...or when Sam Adams comes into town next week... either one

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Bando Calrissian

September 10th, 2010 at 5:04 PM ^

And probably a slap in the face to Devin Gardner.  Tate pouts and whines on the sidelines, spouts off to a reporter on the way off the field, after an offseason where he had to earn his wings back and had multiple teammates publicly voice their displeasure in his effort and attitude...

And Devin gets left back in Ann Arbor completely healthy and ready to go?

Not that I don't think RR is taking all three anyway, but if he for some reason took 2 QB's and left Gardner at home, I guess Tate can thank his parents and the media for his spot on the bus.  This stuff is so amazingly high school.  

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MileHighWolverine

September 10th, 2010 at 5:34 PM ^

Devin is a true FR with 3 or 4 snaps of game time experience.  Tate is a proven commodity having started all 12 games last year, pulling off a dramatic win over ND no less, and he keep us in the game in a few tough losses.   

If I'm Devin, I would expect to have Tate be in the game before me no matter how much promise I show in practice and controlled scrimmages.  

Body of work and all that.

Now, if Tate doesn't turn it around pretty soon, that certainly would give Devin something to gripe about (not that he would/should).

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dahblue

September 10th, 2010 at 5:02 PM ^

Seems like those eager to hate on Tate might want to keep their fingers crossed that Denard continues to play nearly perfect ball (like Tate v ND last year).  Maybe we don't need bizarre cryptic tweets, but we need him on the team.

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