Video: Denard on Why He Stayed

Denard Robinson's words and actions everyday make me proud to be a Michigan Wolverine.  

I want to posbang Denard.

that is all..he had me at hike

Tremendous.

Denard is my hero

... is going to go down in the pantheon of truly legendary Michigan players.  His name will be mentioned with the Charles Woodsons, Desmond Howards, Anthony Carters, Mike Harts, etc.

I couldn't ask for a better young man to lead this team.  His parents did one helluva of a job with him.

Brady Hoke is a lucky man.

You just don't find many kids as special as this one. Many have the talent, many have the charisma, and many have the character. Few have them all, this one does!

What an amazing example to his peers at the many young men that will look up to him in future years as a face of the Michigan Wolverines.

Sounds like we need someone like him to recruit. Million dollar smile.

Also - sounds like his dad is a very rational and motivating man. Maybe he should coach too!

Lets all just take a minute and recognize how blessed we are to have a uniquely talented player who has the character to match.  If there is anyone who can restore the phrase "Michigan Man", it is Mr. Robinson.  

All three of our Heisman Trophy winners were not recruited by the coach they played for in their Heisman season: 

Tom Harmon was recruited by Harry Kipke, but won the Heisman under Fritz Crisler.

Desmond Howard was recruited by Bo Schembechler, but won the Heisman under Gary Moeller.

Charles Woodson was recruited by Moeller, but won the Heisman under Lloyd Carr.

Can it happen again?  Rich Rodriguez's greatest legacy to this school may prove to be the recruitment of Denard.

If this kid can show the kind of fortitude, trust, and commitment to his teammates and this new staff, then I think we as fans should be able to do the same....

Denard is quickly becoming my all-time favorite Wolverine.  I love me some Braylon, Charles, Desmond, etc, but Denard probably takes the cake. 

Denard is officially my favorite Wolverine of all time. His talent, humbleness, and leadership amazes me for someone that can't legally drink alcohol. How can you not love to cheer for this guy?

Those who stay will be Champions

One of the things that's keeping me positive right now is the fact that he was a first year starter (!) this past season...it seems like that has been lost in all the chaos. There are even bigger things in store for #16 and the Michigan offense. Players do get better, and, well, he's already kind of good.

That is all.

I'm glad to see he is staying. Give Michigan even an average defense next year, and with the offensive talent, they can make big strides!!

blood pressure has dropped significantly!  This makes me very happy.

It seems any smart high school player should see what we see and want to play wiht Denard.  I wish we could find a way to better publicize him nationally to get recruits.  Who wouldn't want to play on the team of a future superstar / Heisman winner (I hope).

You don't need to ask Denard what happens to those who stay. He is a top-flight Michigan Man and a true leader.

Living in West Quad last year, my sophomore year and Denard's freshman year, meeting him was one of the highlights of my year. I've never met a more kind and humble person, especially one with the level of superstardom he has - and the amount he is still sure to attain. Actually, last season and this season, me and my roommates and a couple other people brought shoelaces to all the football games and swung them around in the air whenever Denard was in the game, as a way of showing support. Obviously, we didn't get much use out of them in 2009, but this past year it was outstanding to see someone that I actually had a few conversations with excel out on the field. This man makes me proud to be a Michigan Wolverine.

Will improve Denard's skills as a pocket passer (which he already excels at) and also teach him how scramble with your eyes downfield. Denard will still put up monster stats in all catagories, but this year you won't see as many QB Iso, QB sweep, & QB draw plays.  Spreading the ball around will just make this offense even more dangerous.

Mich·i·gan Man [mish-i-guhn man]

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This helps us out in innumerable ways. Seriously, what is there NOT to like about this guy?

I love you, Michigan MAN!!!  I might have to rename my son....  His middle name is "Brady" after another great UM QB.  How does Denard Brady sound?  GO BLUE!

Never in the process did I hear Denard himself say/write that he was truly considering leaving.   All of the conversation about it was coming from people that may have some connection to Denard.   It was just never actually him.   So I never really thought he was gone.

We can do wonderful things with this guy, in a variety of offensive schemes.

Winner.

Robinson will most likely end up as my favorite Wolverine of all time.

He is one of my favorite players to ever wear the uniform. The guy is class.

I really hope he gets a chance to compete for a Big10 championship but if not, he is already a Champion. He is a true Michigan man and we will all be very proud of him for many years no matter what he does after school.

Denard's father is a very wise man.