Spring Game TV Replay Open Thread

Submitted by M-Wolverine on

Well, whether you're watching it for the first time, reliving it from earlier in person or on the Net, or it's just the first of 20 times you're going to watch it (Brian, that means you), we can hash out what happened with a clearer and warmer view. Did what we thought we saw still hold true? Can we find out anything different?

Those who haven't seen the game can decide if the thread should be spoiler free. But I'm guessing if you're on here you've been taking in every soundbite from Brian and the boards.

And while we wait...Michigan Softball on BTN. 8-2 good girls, top of 4th, vs. dreaded Northwestern.

Edit: And just as I hit save, 8-5...sonofva....

Coldwater

April 17th, 2010 at 9:48 PM ^

I'm giddy about Lewan. He locks up everyone he comes in contact with. He's got some serious rage and anger issues out there. I like that.

BlockM

April 17th, 2010 at 9:48 PM ^

I absolutely LOVE how Denard protects the ball as soon as he decides to run. He had a lot of trouble with fumbling last year, and he seems to be protecting the ball very well right now.

M-Wolverine

April 17th, 2010 at 10:04 PM ^

But I think it's kinda cool they're broadcasting the graduation with the President's speech. I'll watch it.

It'd be more awesome if I was a senior student.

artds

April 17th, 2010 at 10:12 PM ^

I'm confused as to why they're not allowing tackling of the Quarterbacks today since, in every one of the Inside Michigan Football videos from spring practice, the defense was tackling the QBs.

M-Wolverine

April 17th, 2010 at 10:34 PM ^

Actually, you're probably basically right. To have someone get hurt the last day of spring in an exhibition would be needless and costly.

jrt336

April 17th, 2010 at 10:34 PM ^

Denard looks a lot better. Forcier looked meh. Gardner probably needs a reshirt. Roundtree still looks like the go-to guy. Odoms and Miller had a few catches. DLine played pretty good against the run, at least the runs up the middle. Kovacs had some nice tackles, especially on Hopkins. Kicking and punting this year will give many people heart attacks.

TheLastHarbaugh

April 17th, 2010 at 11:03 PM ^

Haha, I was thinking the exact same thing...

To the OP:

They definitely don't keep stats for the spring game. I guess all I can tell you is that Denard accounted for four TDs (1 Rush, 3 Pass), and looked great, as did the first team D against the second team O. Roundtree and Tay looked solid. The RB battle will continue to be wide open, and Lewan is a beast.

BrayBray1

April 18th, 2010 at 1:51 AM ^

The O-Line looked greatly improved, and that's without our best lineman, Molk. Once we get him back we should be pretty good in the trenches. What impressed me the most today was Denard's progression as a quarterback. He was reading the defense, making good throws and good decisions. We've all said that once he develops as a passer, look out, because he already has All-American wheels. Sure, there was "wtf moments" at times throughout the day, but overall this team is becoming what we were hoping it would.

victors2000

April 18th, 2010 at 9:14 AM ^

I can't say I came away stoked, but there were some gleams in the look of some of the personnel: Gordon, Lewan, Patterson, and Shoelace, all guys we heard little if anything from last year look prepared to step up their games. The biggest single concern, what is going on with JT?
Overall, the team is STILL too young; we need at least another year to accurately gauge how well the offense truly works. We have no 'Senior' leadership but hopefully we have enough moxie to have a successful season.
Defensively, did we really see much? Patterson looked good out there, Big Will looked the part; overall, the defensive personnel appear that they have made progress across the board, and that's with the loss of Brandon and Stevie. Again, with the caveat that the 'D' didn't tip it's hand out there. I do look forward to seeing if Demar can make an impact his first year...if he's here.