Some guy on the internet claims he has a source: Morris to start at QB; Gardner to start at WR
Some guy on reddit claims he has a family member inside who says Morris will start, and Gardner has been taking reps at WR. Never believe anything you see on the internet, and all that, but thought I'd pass it along in case anyone is interested.
http://www.reddit.com/r/MichiganWolverines/comments/2hfqrf/inside_infor…
September 25th, 2014 at 8:13 PM ^
September 25th, 2014 at 5:34 PM ^
You also think that Graham Glasgow is the weak link on the offensive line?
September 25th, 2014 at 5:37 PM ^
I did not say that, I say in regards to them running a higher tempo he is. He has great grasp on protection schemes, but gets tired of does not shuffle his feet. They believe slowing the tempo down is a better alternative than him not playing.
September 25th, 2014 at 5:36 PM ^
Was DG even that good as a wide receiver? I honestly don't remember. He is really atheletic and fast for a QB but not for a receiver IMO. He kinda gallops and doesn't have a smooth stride you expect from wrs, nor does he seem to have the agility and footwork needed to be an effective route runner. If he were to return to WR this year, would he actually be an upgrade over Darboh or Chesson (aside from his height advantage)? Me thinks no.
September 25th, 2014 at 5:39 PM ^
He'll primarily be used as a redzone threat, and decoy. I wouldn't say he's better.
September 25th, 2014 at 5:45 PM ^
We don't really get into the red zone this year. Busted.
September 25th, 2014 at 5:43 PM ^
He had 16 receptions for 266 yards (16.6 avg) and 4 TDs in eight games in 2012. I do remember him having trouble catching balls in traffic though, but that might have come with time. I think he had the potential to be really good if he'd stayed there. Now, having gone back to QB for two years, he'd be pretty raw.
September 25th, 2014 at 5:37 PM ^
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September 25th, 2014 at 5:39 PM ^
September 25th, 2014 at 5:41 PM ^
As I've said before. I'll verify my sources to the right person. I do not want to jeopordize my family's position. If there is a trusted member of this website, point me to him and I'll square it away.
September 25th, 2014 at 5:44 PM ^
Obama!!!???!!
I kid. You sound very serious. How are DG's spirits? If it's bad, just sugar coat it and blow some nice maize smoke up our rear ends.
September 25th, 2014 at 5:49 PM ^
DG cares more for Michigan than personal accolades. The flack he gets for not being a leader is over blown. He's one of the hardest working individuals. He's been working with Shane ID'ing the Mike this week.
September 25th, 2014 at 6:17 PM ^
I really like DG. Dude has maize and blue blood through and through and has given his all for the team. He may not have put up crazy numbers, but I think he's earned 98 with all the crap he's had to put up with (backup QB, then WR, then QB and getting turned into bone dust).
September 25th, 2014 at 6:21 PM ^
all on himself, and it is not just him. Hope he is actually enjoying playing football. He is a super nice guy and we all want the best for him.
September 25th, 2014 at 5:50 PM ^
Brian or Seth. See the contact tab.
September 25th, 2014 at 5:54 PM ^
Trusted member?
Hello
September 25th, 2014 at 5:56 PM ^
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September 25th, 2014 at 5:54 PM ^
I am one of the mods here, responsible for some of the content management duties around the blog. You can find me on Twitter (see the link in the signature line) or I can produce an e-mail address that you can use. The general rule here is that we try to avoid unverified rumors, but if there is something that you can add which is more solid than what is currently here, that would probably be a good idea.
September 25th, 2014 at 6:00 PM ^
What is your email, I'll send it now.
September 25th, 2014 at 6:03 PM ^
Send what you can provide to Scotland45[at]aol[dot]com and let me know if some it can be shared, because that would definitely help when it comes to threads such as this.
September 25th, 2014 at 6:05 PM ^
The information I provide can be shared. The source from which it comes from I beg stay secret. I have sent the email.
September 25th, 2014 at 6:27 PM ^
...please tell him that many of us appreciate the hell out of what he's done (and endured!) for the team.
September 25th, 2014 at 6:11 PM ^
September 25th, 2014 at 5:39 PM ^
Riveting tale, old boy.
September 25th, 2014 at 5:47 PM ^
September 25th, 2014 at 5:50 PM ^
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September 25th, 2014 at 5:56 PM ^
September 25th, 2014 at 5:57 PM ^
The guy in that thread claiming to have an inside source is giving a lot of very specific information. It almost seems too specific to be wild ass speculation. I am inclined to believe this guy has a source that is giving him this info. How reliable his source is, is anyones guess.
September 25th, 2014 at 6:15 PM ^
The only thing that seems a bit weird is that he said this is surprising. This is not surprising. I mean I think it's the 3rd most likely option of these:
1. Keep DG as QB
2. Start Morris as QB (DG as backup)
3. Start Morris as QB (DG as WR)
4. Peppers as QB (because PEPPERS)
September 25th, 2014 at 5:57 PM ^
September 25th, 2014 at 6:00 PM ^
... Denard at RB. It never ends. Just support the team and be part of the answer.
September 25th, 2014 at 6:09 PM ^
This is what Bo meant:
The Team, The Team, The Team
September 25th, 2014 at 6:04 PM ^
Whether or not this is true, it might not be a bad idea for Gardner to play a different position to show alternate skills to NFL scouts.
Because unless he has a spectacular rest of the season, it's hard to imagine him being drafted as a QB.
September 25th, 2014 at 6:12 PM ^
I too am a guy on the internet that knows people within the program. Words on the street is that the reason Ondre Pipkins hasn't been seeing too much playing time at NT is that Hoke and Nuss are prepping him to be the QB of the future.
Can we stop we these threads now?
September 25th, 2014 at 6:48 PM ^
Garrett Moores will start at QB on Saturday.
My source is Bleacher Report.
I would post the link but I have to write the story first.
September 25th, 2014 at 6:21 PM ^
He may be some guy, but ^^that's some pig
September 25th, 2014 at 6:22 PM ^
September 25th, 2014 at 6:23 PM ^
I have no verified myself with Brian, and LSAClassOf2000. You may now read what I have posted with a smaller grain of salt. That is all I have for this week, I'll check back in next thursday.
September 25th, 2014 at 6:25 PM ^
All of us here in the Wolverine Panic Room have your thanks.
September 25th, 2014 at 6:48 PM ^
Thank you for the Info. I also apprciate your willingness verify your source with Mods but need to keep it secret. I once gave a bit too much information on this board that I recieved from a recruits dad who is a friend/coworker. Things got a little awkard when another schools coach asked him to ask me to keep our conversations between us.
September 25th, 2014 at 6:23 PM ^
Mod - please let this thread know if WMUKirk's source checks out. ty
September 25th, 2014 at 8:43 PM ^
I'll tread carefully out of respect for the source's wish not to give out specific information about who and their particular position within sphere of Michigan athletics, but if what they said in the e-mail I received is correct, then they would be in a position to hear certain things - not comprehensive information perhaps, but some information. I will put it that way.
September 25th, 2014 at 9:00 PM ^
You handled that well. I'm confused about the verification process that he keeps describing. So he emails you guys and says, "Hey, I know [Player / Coach / Staff Member / Media Guy / Whomever] X." It's not like you can then call that guy up to double-check the source, unless you happen to know the guy.
He definitely could be right - in fact, my instincts say that he is - but it seems weird to me that he thinks he's somehow been "verified."
September 25th, 2014 at 10:18 PM ^
But has anyone checked Snopes? That's Rumor Control as far as I'm concerned.
September 25th, 2014 at 11:27 PM ^
Snopes says Morris starting is totally true.
September 25th, 2014 at 6:47 PM ^
would truly, truly be desperation time.
September 25th, 2014 at 6:48 PM ^
from the 1970's, see who it says is going to be the QB, and report back on this blog tomorrow.
September 25th, 2014 at 6:51 PM ^
Everybody knows those are a scam.
Tarot cards. That's what you want.
September 25th, 2014 at 6:57 PM ^