Twitter Practice (Updating)
I know everyone isn't a big Twitter fan, including myself, but I am hooked today with the BTN and updates from practice.
If you get a chance follow:
BigTenNetwork
BTNDaveRevsine
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Some notable "tweets" so far:
Best hit of the day so far -- from Troy Woolfolk (Butch's kid). Lots of "oohs" and "ahhs" from everyone watching the drill
Again -- intersting to see difference in philosophy. I've seen more WR's working on blocking in 1st 20 mins than last 2 days combined (at OSU and PSU)
Amazing how much smaller Michgan's skill guys are than OSU and PSU. Not a positive or a negative -- just a different philosophy.
Initial impression -- Forcier has a nice arm. Looks good. Throws well on run. Robinson a tad more inconsistent, but still fine for scheme.
Vincent Smith looks really good -- tremendous move in an open-field tackling drill. Just 5'6", but tough to catch
Lot of talking and teaching going on with OL group. Pretty obvious from watching Patrick Omameh for 10 minutes that he'll be able to help
It's amazing how poised and confident Forcier looks. As Howard said to me, "he has 'it'". Just has an impressive air about him
More on Denard: He has better touch and a tighter spiral than I predicted on the long ball. Just threw a nice deep pass (INC).
Lot of emphasis on one on one tackling -- which was a liability for this team last year. Hard to tell from practice, but looks better
Will Campbell looking good -- nice play to bat down a Sheridan pass. Sheridan running exclusively with the 2's, FWIW
Tate Forcier is the PERFECT QB for the Michigan system. Good arm,very comfortable throwing on the run and good speed and scrambling ability
August 14th, 2009 at 11:31 AM ^
Already mentioned here, but nice to have a bunch of the actual comments in one place I suppose.
August 14th, 2009 at 11:33 AM ^
Yeah didn't catch it - following some different ones though.
August 14th, 2009 at 11:33 AM ^
reason I signed up was because of Rodriguez, but it's entertaining and a good way to get first hand information.
August 14th, 2009 at 11:34 AM ^
I laughed at that. For some reason I think it's hilarious when people put "the" in front of nouns.
August 14th, 2009 at 11:43 AM ^
nice avatar. is that gangster mike?
August 14th, 2009 at 11:43 AM ^
Sure is.
August 14th, 2009 at 11:58 AM ^
I believe it's Prison Mike, actually.
Prison Mike, what was the worst thing about Prison?
August 14th, 2009 at 12:28 PM ^
Grule. Grule omelets.
August 14th, 2009 at 11:40 AM ^
I can't wait until 10. It's supposed to be an hour and a half right?
August 14th, 2009 at 11:42 AM ^
Pretty sure.
August 14th, 2009 at 11:55 AM ^
But WHY are you pretty sure?
August 14th, 2009 at 12:01 PM ^
Because I'm not very sure.
August 14th, 2009 at 12:12 PM ^
Can you tell me what is happening at 10 you're excited for? I seem to be missing some information.
EDIT: Nevermind read from other thread. The BTN website says 10PM, although it does not include a show length.
I give it up at the internet, found it yes 1:30 minutes.
http://www.bigtennetwork.com/schedule/
August 14th, 2009 at 12:00 PM ^
Warren video:
http://www.twitvid.com/22863
August 14th, 2009 at 12:04 PM ^
Calf roping eh?
Also, doesn't "Brick House" sound a little strange as football practice music?
August 14th, 2009 at 12:06 PM ^
Yeah, that whole interview was surreal wasnt' it?
August 14th, 2009 at 12:08 PM ^
It was all a blur. I don't know which way is up anymore. What day is it?
August 14th, 2009 at 12:15 PM ^
It was a lot easier when we could just watch TV instead of going to a blog to get a twitvid link of someone making a TV program. Anyway F5 F5 F5...
August 14th, 2009 at 12:27 PM ^
omg sleeveless now.
August 14th, 2009 at 12:55 PM ^
His pads seem to fit him weird. It makes it look like he has boobs.
August 14th, 2009 at 3:31 PM ^
Just looks like they were unstrapped.
August 14th, 2009 at 12:11 PM ^
Also, UMGoBlog is at practice today... some pretty good twitter updates thus far.
Pic of Turner: http://umgoblog.com/post/JTTurner.aspx
August 14th, 2009 at 12:22 PM ^
Also a good link for observations on practice thus far: http://www.annarbor.com/sports/michigan-football-practice-observations-…
August 14th, 2009 at 12:33 PM ^
Kevin Grady is with the 2's and no mention of Carlos Brown? Is he injured already?
August 14th, 2009 at 12:30 PM ^
I wish I got the big ten network through my cable provider. I'm so stoked for this year man--any word on the kickers though? That is a big concern for me
August 14th, 2009 at 3:09 PM ^
I'm seriousl considering The Dish instead of cable tv--and my wife works for our local cable tv company, so we get cable free. But farkin' A--the bastards won't bring the BTN on board!
And even where I live--people want it! In fact, I know several people that have The Dish just to get the BTN (not to mention The Dish is cheaper than cable out here by a mile and a quarter).
August 14th, 2009 at 12:35 PM ^
They just updated that B minor was in a car accident. That's why he had a headache, I guess.
August 14th, 2009 at 12:44 PM ^
From Dave Birkett:
Michigan's punt returners are having problems catching (or judging) the ball. During the morning punt period, with no oncoming cover team, return men Carlos Brown, Terrence Robinson and Martavious Odoms dropped three consecutive catchable balls. Mathews finally broke the streak with an easy snag on a line drive punt near the sideline.I understand that teams that fumble a lot one year tend not to fumble a lot the next just because of dumb luck but why can't we just have the guy with good hands return punts?
August 14th, 2009 at 12:47 PM ^
That is ridiculous. You would think at least Odoms would be able to catch the ball because he did it a lot last year. I wouldn't be surprised to see Mathews in on punt returns just because he can keep the ball safe. He won't gain too many yards, but at least he can catch it.
August 14th, 2009 at 12:51 PM ^
I agree but I remember Mathews fumbling during a punt return last year, too. I think it was the Wisconsin game.
August 14th, 2009 at 12:57 PM ^
The worst part about that was that the ball wasn't even touched. A close second was that he was carrying the ball on the inside arm so it would have been easier for players to swat at.
August 14th, 2009 at 1:05 PM ^
At least he caught it.
August 14th, 2009 at 1:04 PM ^
I guess Mr. Cook posted the same quote 8 minutes before me. Curiously left out the last line though.
August 14th, 2009 at 1:00 PM ^
any update on carlos brown? He is not even mentioned in that article.
August 14th, 2009 at 1:06 PM ^
He's mentioned in the Birkett one, dropping a punt.
August 14th, 2009 at 1:28 PM ^
Hell yes. If I wasn't excited enough.
August 14th, 2009 at 1:29 PM ^
I don't have a twitter but it sounds like they are posting alot today.
August 14th, 2009 at 2:46 PM ^
for free and just use it as a reader to get updates from various M sources.
August 14th, 2009 at 4:02 PM ^
also said the Dline is the weakness of the defensive.
http://twitter.com/BTNDaveRevsine
I find that reassuring because they are going up against the strength of the Offense... so they should look "the worst." Plus, maybe it means our secondary is okay.
August 14th, 2009 at 6:56 PM ^
Strength of the offense=RB's