Tay Odoms & The Team

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January 1st, 2011 at 11:22 PM
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DixieWreck
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Tay Odoms & The Team

How about a bright spot today with the play of Tay Odoms!?  To overcome an injury such as he has and to put forth quite the effort on the field today I found it to be a great 'lead by example' scenario for the rest of the team to bare witness.   I was also thinking how during the last couple seasons his play could leave your stomach aching with concern with his difficulties holding onto or catching the ball but today I didn't feel that nervous sinking feeling in my stomach once.  Experienced players are a novelty in all sports, of which this team is slowly growing up and no doubt we will be a stronger team next year.  Go Blue, Keep The Faith!

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January 1st, 2011 at 11:26 PM | Tay :) (Score:1)
canzhiye
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His effort to fight for extra yards on kick returns really made me happy that he was back. It really looked like he was playing with determination and even some anger. Glad he'll be back next year!

I have faith! Go Blue!!

January 1st, 2011 at 11:27 PM | No offense (Score:1)
jshclhn
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No offense, but we when you lose by 38 points, it's hard to consider anything a "bright spot."

Crunch. Zip. Live to fight another day.

January 1st, 2011 at 11:35 PM | Considering he had a major (Score:1)
Blueisgood
Joined: 09/21/2009
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Considering he had a major injury and wasn't expected to play until recently, you can look at it as a bright spot. He played very well, especially on those returns.

January 2nd, 2011 at 12:12 AM | Call it a 'not dark spot' if you prefer... (Score:1)
Brightside
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... but imagine today if we had to return 8 kickoffs and were worried about fumbling every one of them.

He certainly did all he could do today.

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January 2nd, 2011 at 12:15 AM | Considering that he was out (Score:1)
BlueDragon
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Considering that he was out for the season two months ago and managed to play in the game, I think that's A PRETTY BRIGHT SPOT.

Good day sir.

Abort, Retry, Fail?

January 2nd, 2011 at 2:26 AM | someones thirsty (Score:1)
Ohioblueblood
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"The team..The team...The team" 

January 1st, 2011 at 11:35 PM | Really enjoyed Tay's effort (Score:1)
GustaveFerbert
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Way to work hard on coming back! 

- Dutch

January 1st, 2011 at 11:39 PM | I always (Score:1)
willis j
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liked this kid. It's too bad with the injury this year. Hopefully next year he can stay healthy and showcase his talents for the full season.

January 1st, 2011 at 11:40 PM | I love Tay...  He obviously (Score:1)
MontuckyYooper
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I love Tay...  He obviously wanted to play really badly and looked like he was playing his ass of today.  

But honestly, I believe ALL of the players on this team play with maximum effort.  I really think that is the biggest reason I root for this team so hard.  I think these are hard-working kids and they've paid their dues with a lot of effort.  It just seems as though the scheme (defensively obviously), and their talent level is what is preventing them from achieving success.  Certainly not effort.

January 1st, 2011 at 11:43 PM | I was a nice bright spot in (Score:1)
JoshSayzGoBlue
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I was a nice bright spot in an otherwise dismal performance.  

 

GO BLUE!!

 

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January 1st, 2011 at 11:56 PM | Another bright side: Logging (Score:1)
JoeBlue18
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Another bright side: Logging onto my favorite website to see 50+  worthless threads about our coaching staff.

Go Blue!

January 1st, 2011 at 11:59 PM | Sorry I really lost focus. (Score:1)
JoeBlue18
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Sorry I really lost focus. Other than the first few drives of the game, Tae Odoms was the single bright spot. Every kickoff I would catch myself enjoying the game for a split second.

Go Blue!

January 2nd, 2011 at 12:09 AM | Odoms (Score:1)
bluesouth
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when healthy has been one of the most relable players on the team. 

 "Runnnn!!! get to da choppa"

January 2nd, 2011 at 1:31 AM | Tay was a champion today. (Score:1)
CaptainBlue
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Tay was a champion today. Good for us, good for our team.

January 2nd, 2011 at 3:16 AM | Props to Odoms for coming (Score:1)
mgoO
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Props to Odoms for coming back and playing well today.

Beyond that, the most striking thing for me is how much better he is today compared to when he was forced to play as a true frosh.  Talented players that put in the work do improve.

@owenrosen

January 2nd, 2011 at 6:20 AM | At least Devin Gardner did (Score:1)
mgoblahhh
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At least Devin Gardner did not burn his red shirt today 

January 2nd, 2011 at 10:15 AM | That was apparent to me as well (Score:1)
victors2000
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that the team played hard till the end; they did not give up. None of those hosers in the media can ask Coach Rod if he lost control of the team, they all played hard for themselves and the coaches.

You have to play this game like somebody just hit your mother with a two-by-four. ~Dan Birdwell

January 2nd, 2011 at 11:13 AM | You are right, despite (Score:1)
RowoneEndzone
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You are right, despite getting kicked around no one that I saw lost their composure.

"Wasn't that Michigan drive just great.  That's like Patton riding into Berlin." ~Bob Ufer

January 2nd, 2011 at 11:37 AM | welcome back Tae (Score:1)
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We sat across the isle from his family they were very nice and were very excited to see him back. His TD was in our corner of the endzone so that was very exciting. Martell Webbs family was there too and started some Let's Go Blue chants.

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