...is this the drinking thread? Am I being punk'd?
Change it back. I just switched mine to a Vinopal thread.
In an interview at CMU Pro Day, Rawls mentioned Seahawks All-Pro running back Marshawn Lynch as someone he models his style after.
Lynch would be a tough act to follow, of course, but kudos to the people starting threads for those with Michigan connections so that we might stay informed of how their career in the NFL might unfold as well. I just wanted to thank folks for keeping us up on all who have worn the winged helmet.
Oh you can't say that. Said RB coach told us that we had the best 3 - 5 running backs in the history of college football EVERY YEAR! Now how amazing was that.
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Uhh...what? First of all, Rawls signed as an undrafted free agent, which is not that great of an accomplishment. Lots of average players sign UDFA deals.
Second, the main reason we haven't been able to run the ball for the past few years is the shoddy play of our offensive line.
Third, running back is one of the most natural positions on the field, perhaps even THE most natural. That's why freshman and rookie running backs step on the field and can have a huge impact immediately.
Fourth, Fred Jackson coached numerous record-setters, high draft picks, etc. The guy didn't forget how to coach, which brings me back to reason #2.
....ok Fred Jackson
You're double wrong on this one man.
Perhaps you should look at the two quotes and see if you can figure out the difference. I shouldn't have to do all the work for you.
Sure, you didn't say "its not an accomplishment" verbatim. But saying "its not that great of an accomplishment" and "its not an accomplishment" are just about the same thing. You just added some extra words in the middle, but the meaning is the same.
If you don't believe me, switch the words "an accomplishment" with "a flattering outfit" and try that on your wife or girlfriend the next time she asks about how she looks.
Do you really think Magnus has girlfriend let alone a wife. The dude runs a Michigan/calendar pin up blog. Me thinks the closest he has to a girlfriend is imagining being with the young ladies on his blog.
He's on a try-out. He has to huge hill to climb to even make it to last cuts, so to say he's in the NFL is a huge reach.
Because Rawls had an All-World RB coach at CMU. Maybe he had better numbers because he was in the MAC.
Hey, don't disrespect Gino Guidugli! He just finished playing quarterback in the Arena Football League a few years ago, so clearly he knows all there is to know about coaching running backs.
Yep. Just like Fitzgerald Toussaint was last year.
Absolutely. That was my point. UDFA's are great, but people acting like Rawls getting a camp invite is proof-positive that Michigan messed up on another RB (as opposed to him just beating the crap out of terrible MAC defenses the way a fringe P5 RB probably should) are just looking for that dead horse to kick again.
our RB coach struggled to find the right best first stringer. Depth chart buried guys who got carries only through higher string injuries, who then turned out to be better options (with the same OLine), seemed an all too common occurence.
It was obvious as soon as Drake started carrying the ball, he should have had more carries all along as he was obviously more productive. I will say that this may or may not carry out as we see the offensive line improve. But for the situation that the team was in, Fred was not making the best decisions for the performance of the team.
You really think its up to the RB coach to choose who gets sent into the game?
Should reap better results in OL blocking and the running game next season.