RR sat Denard because he was more concerned for Denard than for the win

Submitted by Blue Blue Blue on
So with a maize and blue mountain of pressure to WIN NOW, RichRod sat Denard because "I'm not a doctor" and " you just dont know with head injuries".....unlike other coaches we have seen this year. And when Tate went in and DROPPED the ball, leading to the go ahead touchdown, you dont think there was a desire to go back to the security blanket of Denard? But NO, Rich Rod demonstrated under fire that he truly cares about the young men in his charge. We have seen none of the "outlaw mentality" in his players....who are also unranked in the Fulmer Cup... Its time we at MGoBlog harness our power to put out the good word on Rich Rod. For as rough and young as the offense is, it is among the best in the nation. we have a lot of young players on Defense, getting experience, bringing in more D talent, and when the defense becomes statistically average, our team will win big. There may still be changes at years end. Is a Special Teams Coach unthinkable? And unless the Defense shows big improvement, GERG may need to move on. But we need to pump up RichRod. He is a great offensive coach, he is a good man, and you can trust him to put your son's health and well being first. That's Michigan Man enough for me.

MGoCards

November 8th, 2010 at 2:08 PM ^

There's kinda already at least two threads about this. And there are more on the "special teams coach" question.

But, yeah, RR did well here. Family values are intact. 

The Punisher

November 8th, 2010 at 2:18 PM ^

...I agree. Despite the witchhunt, he has always handled himself well.

As far as Denard's health, RR has to know Denard's health (and thus effectiveness) is tied pretty closely to RR's empoyment status in AA (at least in the short-term while we are waiting for a Defense to show up). Best to keep him as healthy as possible.

Go Blue!

Go RR!

snoopblue

November 8th, 2010 at 2:20 PM ^

I hope people keep talking about this. Parents of recruits love this stuff. I hope people give Saturday's win to Tate, it's not easy to walk in cold into a shootout where every score matters and not miss a beat. Well, he missed a beat there on that first play. but thats about it.

mGrowOld

November 8th, 2010 at 4:53 PM ^

Dear Richard: Wow....for a selfish, win-at-all-costs, hillbilly who puts the safety and well being of the players at risk each week by engaging in wanton disregard of the stretching rules you're not such a bad guy after all. Your pal, Drew

Sac Fly

November 8th, 2010 at 10:50 PM ^

... To many coachs have that win at all costs mentality. I took a nasty hit during practice in high school and the coach said he didn't see it, and I should get back in. I never wore glasses before that, now I can't see without them.