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US Army All-American Bowl Thread
January 5th, 2013 at 2:29 PM | 
Green limping...
Green limping...
January 5th, 2013 at 2:28 PM |
Green sat next to
Green sat next to
Green sat next to Dymonte!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
January 5th, 2013 at 2:34 PM |
Commence reading into all of
Commence reading into all of
Commence reading into all of the things.
This is a very complicated case, Maude. You know, a lotta ins, a lotta outs, a lotta what-have-yous.
January 5th, 2013 at 2:30 PM |
This is much better to watch
This is much better to watch
This is much better to watch than the UA one.
January 5th, 2013 at 2:32 PM |
Because it's a game...
Because it's a game...
...and not a show.
It just sucks that it's diluted and UA took a lot of the top players. This game used to be VERY fun to watch. It was like watching an early season CFB game. Still good, but not as many playmakers as they used to have pre-UA.
“True loyalty is that quality of service that grows under adversity and expands in defeat. Any street urchin can shout applause in victory, but it takes character to stand fast in defeat. One is noise — the other, loyalty.”
January 5th, 2013 at 2:37 PM |
Agreed...with caveat of these
Agreed...with caveat of these
Agreed...with caveat of these being 17-19 yr old young men, in my estimation the Under Armour game had better prospects who were more skillful and physically ready for FBS.
"Everybody thinks of changing humanity, but nobody thinks of changing himself." - Leo Tolstoy
January 5th, 2013 at 2:38 PM |
I disagree completely. I
I disagree completely. I
I disagree completely. I think there's more talent in the Army game.
January 5th, 2013 at 2:41 PM |
Not really...
Not really...
It's the top 180 players in the country...it's not like they got 1-90 and Army got 91-180.
Army has a 6'3, 245lb RB...or Derrick Green and Max Browne who are physically ready to play next year. Kendall Fuller will play next year for the Hokies (wish he was opposite Countess).
“True loyalty is that quality of service that grows under adversity and expands in defeat. Any street urchin can shout applause in victory, but it takes character to stand fast in defeat. One is noise — the other, loyalty.”
January 5th, 2013 at 2:34 PM |
What do you expect? The
What do you expect? The
What do you expect? The Under Armour game is driven by the recruiting prowess of ESPN.
January 5th, 2013 at 2:30 PM |
good to see
good to see
Him not pick sparty
"Touchdown... No flags!!"
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January 5th, 2013 at 2:31 PM |
So Green works out a bit,
So Green works out a bit,
So Green works out a bit, huh? I'll be damned.
January 5th, 2013 at 2:33 PM |
huh?
huh?
Indiana has a commit in this game? halol
"I have three kids and no money. Why can't I have no kids and three money?"
January 5th, 2013 at 2:37 PM |
My man refused...
My man refused...
My man refused to use the screen, lol...
Must be a Buckeye commit
“True loyalty is that quality of service that grows under adversity and expands in defeat. Any street urchin can shout applause in victory, but it takes character to stand fast in defeat. One is noise — the other, loyalty.”
January 5th, 2013 at 2:40 PM |
Magnus
Magnus
Dymonte is playing FS in this game...is that where you see him at Michigan or would he play SS?
“True loyalty is that quality of service that grows under adversity and expands in defeat. Any street urchin can shout applause in victory, but it takes character to stand fast in defeat. One is noise — the other, loyalty.”
January 5th, 2013 at 2:45 PM |
No, I think he'll be a SS.
No, I think he'll be a SS.
No, I think he'll be a SS. He basically played LB in high school. I don't like moving guys back in the defense, but going from LB to SS isn't a big deal because of the way Mattison uses his strong safeties.
January 5th, 2013 at 2:47 PM |
I agree...
I agree...
I also would like to see us find that ball hawking, Ed Reed type FS that is more of a CB than a LB.
With that said, do you think Thomas has a legit shot to replace Kovacs next year?
“True loyalty is that quality of service that grows under adversity and expands in defeat. Any street urchin can shout applause in victory, but it takes character to stand fast in defeat. One is noise — the other, loyalty.”
January 5th, 2013 at 2:54 PM |
I wouldn't rule it completely
I wouldn't rule it completely
I wouldn't rule it completely out, but I don't think anyone likes freshman safeties. He probably needs to spend at least one year backing up whoever wins the SS job, whether it's Thomas Gordon or Marvin Robinson.
January 5th, 2013 at 5:18 PM |
Do you think it's more likely
Do you think it's more likely
Do you think it's more likely that Marvin Robinson wins the SS job and Gordon continues to play FS or do you think the coaches slide Gordon over to SS and see if Wilson can play FS?
"The unexamined life is not worth living." Socrates.
January 5th, 2013 at 6:37 PM |
If the new season started
If the new season started
If the new season started today, I'd guess Gordon would stay at FS and Robinson would start at SS. Wilson had some issues this past year. But if he can get those things cleaned up in the spring, then I wouldn't be surprised to see Wilsin at FS and Gordon slide over to SS. Gordon is more naturally a SS, and Wilson offers speed that Robinson doesn't have.
January 5th, 2013 at 2:40 PM |
I wish
I wish
Shane was in this game instead of that UA farce
Green looked a little banged up to me on that TD drive, he woulda prolly scored that TD, hope he's ok
January 5th, 2013 at 2:43 PM |
Likewise...
Likewise...
But the glitz and glam of ESPN and UA is making that "game" bigger every year.
It's also more focused on 1 on 1 battles and the week leading to the game. Army is more of an all-star game...UA is more of a showcase.
“True loyalty is that quality of service that grows under adversity and expands in defeat. Any street urchin can shout applause in victory, but it takes character to stand fast in defeat. One is noise — the other, loyalty.”
January 5th, 2013 at 2:46 PM |
I hate to say it, but Shane
I hate to say it, but Shane
I hate to say it, but Shane Morris would look bad in this game, too. He's not ready for this level of competition yet.
January 5th, 2013 at 2:48 PM |
Really hope he redshirts...
Really hope he redshirts...
Just a year to get bigger, stronger, learn the offense and get acclimated to college.
“True loyalty is that quality of service that grows under adversity and expands in defeat. Any street urchin can shout applause in victory, but it takes character to stand fast in defeat. One is noise — the other, loyalty.”
January 5th, 2013 at 2:45 PM |
Green back in...
Green back in...
Glad to see he's okay...
“True loyalty is that quality of service that grows under adversity and expands in defeat. Any street urchin can shout applause in victory, but it takes character to stand fast in defeat. One is noise — the other, loyalty.”
January 5th, 2013 at 2:45 PM |
All I care about is that none of our recruits get injured
All I care about is that none of our recruits get injured
in this beauty contest.
January 5th, 2013 at 2:54 PM |
Yeah we already had half of
Yeah we already had half of
Yeah we already had half of them hurt before the game. We really don't need any more injuries.
Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence.
- Vince Lombardi
January 5th, 2013 at 2:49 PM |
Joe Mathis to...
Joe Mathis to...
Washington
“True loyalty is that quality of service that grows under adversity and expands in defeat. Any street urchin can shout applause in victory, but it takes character to stand fast in defeat. One is noise — the other, loyalty.”
January 5th, 2013 at 2:50 PM |
Huh
Huh
Washington?
January 5th, 2013 at 2:51 PM |
Washington has one of the best recruiters in the country...
Washington has one of the best recruiters in the country...
...and I believe he's the DL coach.
They've also go a new stadium.
“True loyalty is that quality of service that grows under adversity and expands in defeat. Any street urchin can shout applause in victory, but it takes character to stand fast in defeat. One is noise — the other, loyalty.”
January 5th, 2013 at 3:37 PM |
They were hyping the new stadium nonstop...
They were hyping the new stadium nonstop...
in the MAACO Bowl. From what they showed on TV (from UW's marketing department, granted) it looked absolutely incredible. We've seen firsthand what the renovations at Crisler did for recruiting; imagine how much a whole stadium could help.
Go Blue!
January 5th, 2013 at 2:55 PM |
This was expected.
This was expected.
This was expected.
January 5th, 2013 at 2:50 PM |
USC jilted for once.
USC jilted for once.
USC jilted for once.
January 5th, 2013 at 2:51 PM |
Scout has commit predictions
Scout has commit predictions
Scout has commit predictions for the game, their 2-2 so far... They only have one guy going to OSU (3 players announcing have them as their finalists...) I hope they get even less.
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2012 8-5
January 5th, 2013 at 2:51 PM |
What does Tosh Lupoi do that
What does Tosh Lupoi do that
What does Tosh Lupoi do that other coaches don't?
Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence.
- Vince Lombardi
January 5th, 2013 at 2:56 PM |
He's a CIA operative who
He's a CIA operative who
He's a CIA operative who specializes in psy ops.
January 5th, 2013 at 2:58 PM |
What does Lane Kiffin do that
What does Lane Kiffin do that
What does Lane Kiffin do that other coaches don't? THAT is the question.
January 5th, 2013 at 2:52 PM |
Hmmm
Hmmm
I wonder if Shane chose to play in the UA game because he knew he would have a chance to work on Laquan for a week, i wouldnt bet against it
January 5th, 2013 at 2:56 PM |
Uh no...
Uh no...
He was at the combines and showcases last year...just like there are juniors at the Army combine now. You pretty much know over a year in advance. Shane also played 7v7 over the summer on the Disney/ESPN circuit.
Both he and LaQuon have been a part of that system for awhile now.
“True loyalty is that quality of service that grows under adversity and expands in defeat. Any street urchin can shout applause in victory, but it takes character to stand fast in defeat. One is noise — the other, loyalty.”
January 5th, 2013 at 2:54 PM |
joe mathis
joe mathis
was michigan in on this guy in the past or was that another guy i am thinking of?
also i really think public speaking or at least a speech class should be offered in the high schools so maybe these kids could actually put a sentence together,pronounce a word properly,and have the ability to communicate. what do you think hoke thinks when he meets some of these kids?
January 5th, 2013 at 2:56 PM |
Every year when these kids
Every year when these kids
Every year when these kids talk it makes me think we need to focus on education.
Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence.
- Vince Lombardi
January 5th, 2013 at 2:56 PM |
I know right because
I know right because
I know right because announcing on national tv isn't scary at all...
If you don't like Michigan you are a peasant
January 5th, 2013 at 2:57 PM |
Michigan used to be in on
Michigan used to be in on
Michigan used to be in on him, but they stopped recruiting him several months ago.
January 5th, 2013 at 2:59 PM |
Yea
Yea
Because Corey Robinson sounds like an idiot right now...
:-/
“True loyalty is that quality of service that grows under adversity and expands in defeat. Any street urchin can shout applause in victory, but it takes character to stand fast in defeat. One is noise — the other, loyalty.”
January 5th, 2013 at 2:55 PM |
Dymonte Thomas
Dymonte Thomas
Dymonte Thomas IS. A. BEAST.
I love Greg Mattison
January 5th, 2013 at 2:56 PM |
Wilson/Thomas
Wilson/Thomas
How long before Wilson/Thomas see the field together...if ever?
Strength equipment is expensive and guarantees you nothing. A strong will is free and can give you everything you want.
January 5th, 2013 at 3:01 PM |
I think they'll be the
I think they'll be the
I think they'll be the starting safeties in 2014.
January 5th, 2013 at 3:01 PM |
Depends
Depends
Depends on if Wilson can bump Gordon to SS next year.
“True loyalty is that quality of service that grows under adversity and expands in defeat. Any street urchin can shout applause in victory, but it takes character to stand fast in defeat. One is noise — the other, loyalty.”
January 5th, 2013 at 2:59 PM |
to hell with notredame
to hell with notredame
Say what you want about our abomination jerseys, but thank GOd we didn't look that bad with the split helmets.
January 5th, 2013 at 3:00 PM |
Chris Fox
Chris Fox
is hurt right? That's why he's not playing I presume.
So Magnus, how come you think Shane isn't ready for this level yet, competition in HS, mechanics?
January 5th, 2013 at 3:03 PM |
Yeah, Fox has a torn
Yeah, Fox has a torn
Yeah, Fox has a torn ACL.
Shane's mechanics are fine. But his high school competition wasn't very good, he missed a big chunk of his senior year, and he stares down receivers. I don't think he's ever thrown a ball to his right. He's also a pocket passer, and the pass protection in these all-star games is questionable. He'll get there eventually, but he's not there yet.
Shit.
Note: Sitting on the bench, seems fine...just a boo boo.
“True loyalty is that quality of service that grows under adversity and expands in defeat. Any street urchin can shout applause in victory, but it takes character to stand fast in defeat. One is noise — the other, loyalty.”