Video: Denard on Why He Stayed

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Video: Denard on Why He Stayed

http://www.wxyz.com/dpp/sports/denard-robinson-shares-thoughts-on-stayin...

 

Summary for anybody at work tomorrow:

 

In an interview with MGoBlue Television, Robinson said, "People were getting in touch with me the whole time, and making sure I made the right decision, not trying to rush things and not trying to force anything.

"My teammates, we talked, and I told them, 'You know I just can't leave you out there.'  I've been around these guys two years and we've bonded and it's like a family here. There's nothing like this."

Robinson, who shared his thoughts after the team's 95-minute meeting with Hoke Sunday night, also took to heart advice from his father.

"My dad said if you can play under two different coaches and two different offenses and you can learn and be successful in it, you can do good anywhere."

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January 17th, 2011 at 2:48 AM | Denard Robinson's words and (Score:1)
samber2009
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Denard Robinson's words and actions everyday make me proud to be a Michigan Wolverine.  

A Møøse once bit my sister. No realli!

 

January 17th, 2011 at 3:41 AM | Exactly, I was trying to (Score:1)
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Exactly, I was trying to explain why I was so worried about losing Denard to a non-football fan.  It basically came down to the fact that he's just an affable, damn good kid.  Contrast with Pryor and you'll feel even better.

-Hail-
 
January 17th, 2011 at 5:06 AM | Denard is made of dilithium (Score:1)
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Denard is made of dilithium and magical bits.  Pryor is made of detritus and cigarette butts.

Who has been putting out their Kools on my floor?!?!

January 17th, 2011 at 8:26 PM | And bad tatttoos (Score:1)
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You can't forget the tattoos

GMAT score =800 = Defensive POTY

January 17th, 2011 at 4:33 AM | video without ad (Score:1)
토린
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It's good to hear it straight from his mouth.  

January 17th, 2011 at 11:22 AM | posted from Salvation Army (Score:1)
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Testament to RR and his staff that put all these kids together and enforced the family atmosphere.  What a great job they did recruiting Denard and all of the players.  I hope Hoke can continue the momentum!

And Denard's parents are amazing people.

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January 17th, 2011 at 9:09 AM | I second that... (Score:1)
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This kid is the epitome of what college football should be all about.  It's nice to read stories about kids doing the 'right things'!  After watching the Cam Newton saga and the Tat-5 at tSIO, that interview with Denard makes me feel good about being a Michigan Wolverine!

Kudos to his parents, they raised a great young man!

Go Blue!

January 17th, 2011 at 2:49 AM | I want to posbang Denard. (Score:1)
Captain
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I want to posbang Denard.

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January 17th, 2011 at 2:53 AM | Inspiration, excellence, (Score:1)
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Inspiration, excellence, selflessness.

d_robinson

Abort, Retry, Fail?

January 17th, 2011 at 3:17 AM | (No subject) (Score:1)
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mgoblog: it's a perfectly cromulent website

January 17th, 2011 at 3:27 AM | That's not okay (Score:1)
bouje13
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Pedo-bear says hi!

He only got the job because he's a Michigan Man not because he was the best.  Is that what Michigan is all about?  You do the best, you get the job.  This MM meme is crap.

January 17th, 2011 at 3:48 AM | You kids and your brains... (Score:1)
blue95
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nary the twain shall ever meet!

It wasn't meant to be creepy, I just did it fast and it came out that way.  It depicts Denard's healthy glow of pure awsumness.

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January 17th, 2011 at 9:12 AM | I want to bang Denard.  Wait, (Score:1)
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I also want to bang Denard.  Wait, what?

"They've roused the Fire Wyrm!"

-the 13th Warrior

January 17th, 2011 at 10:36 AM | Don't deny it... you really (Score:1)
Tauro
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Don't deny it... you really do..

January 17th, 2011 at 2:51 AM | his smile can win oscars (Score:1)
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that is all..he had me at hike

Bo' Money Bo' Problems

January 17th, 2011 at 2:53 AM | Tremendous. (Score:1)
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Tremendous.

January 17th, 2011 at 2:56 AM | Flat out (Score:1)
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Denard is my hero

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January 17th, 2011 at 4:01 AM | Denard... (Score:1)
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... 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.

This is home...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GgijdypJUEQ

January 17th, 2011 at 3:03 AM | Special (Score:1)
lovinmesomeblue
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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!

January 17th, 2011 at 3:06 AM | Great ambassador (Score:1)
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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.

January 17th, 2011 at 3:10 AM | Can Denard Coach? (Score:1)
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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!

GMAT score =800 = Defensive POTY

January 17th, 2011 at 9:50 AM | Compare Denard to Mallett???? (Score:1)
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What does this tell you about Mallett's transfer when RR took over as opposed to Denard's staying when Hoke took over?  Someone seems to have done a fine job of teaching team to Denard.......

January 17th, 2011 at 3:27 AM | Lets all just take a minute (Score:1)
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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.  

 

January 17th, 2011 at 6:05 AM | for some reason, (Score:1)
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the stylish asian man with the knee pads, fanny pack, multiple cameras, wrinkled maze shirt, carabiner in case he needs to recline down Michigan stadium, warmup pants, and a fedora with matching maze stripe that would make Nathan Detroit jealous makes me very very happy.

January 17th, 2011 at 11:18 AM | great call (Score:1)
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I've seen this pic many times - how could one miss the 최고-awesomeness of this fine  gentleman?  

Much laughter is given to me.

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January 17th, 2011 at 11:22 AM | He is my new Lloyd Brady.  I (Score:1)
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He is my new Lloyd Brady.  I will look for him every time the sidelines or endzone are shown.  There is a great comfort knowing that he will be there.  Always prepared.  Delighting in anticipation of shooting Denard's next great play.  

Asian camera man prepared for the apocalypse, I salute you.

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January 17th, 2011 at 12:03 PM | Tony Ding (Score:1)
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That'd be Tony Ding, former Michigan Daily photographer and all-around awesome guy.  He took the iconic photo of Tate directing downfield receivers before throwing a TD pass in the Notre Dame game in 2009.  You can check out his website for more of his stuff, he does some amazing work: http://tonyding.photoshelter.com/ (Edited to include current website)

Edit edit: here's the Tate photo that was everywhere after the win, although I'm sure you've seen many others from Tony since he often covers Michigan games:

January 17th, 2011 at 9:46 AM | Photo Caption (Score:1)
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"Seconds later, Doug Karsch and an unidentified photographer spontaneously combusted after attempting to catch up with Denard Robinson.  An investigation is pending."

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January 17th, 2011 at 3:23 AM | Fun fact (Score:1)
jmblue
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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.

January 17th, 2011 at 3:43 AM | And we've still got Gardner (Score:1)
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And we've still got Gardner waiting in the wings as well.

-Hail-
 
January 17th, 2011 at 3:27 AM | This fact is indeed very fun. (Score:1)
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This will be added to that part of the brain devoted entirely to useless trivia. 

January 17th, 2011 at 11:06 AM | This may be my favorite fun (Score:1)
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This may be my favorite fun fact of the day.  Well done.

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January 17th, 2011 at 3:27 AM | Character isn't easy (Score:1)
Nutsnbolts
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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....

January 17th, 2011 at 3:35 AM | (No subject) (Score:1)
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January 17th, 2011 at 3:40 AM | Favorite Wolverine (Score:1)
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Denard is quickly becoming my all-time favorite Wolverine.  I love me some Braylon, Charles, Desmond, etc, but Denard probably takes the cake. 

Kinesiology Class of 2013

January 17th, 2011 at 10:16 AM | I have cooled off on Braylon (Score:1)
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I have cooled off on Braylon as one of my favorite Wolverines ever since he became a douche about hiring RR.

"I tried to but a pencil in the light socket but it was too wide and didn't fit so I used a paperclip."-Terrelle Pryor, Future Rhodes Scholar

January 17th, 2011 at 3:47 AM | Thanks for the posting (Score:1)
awolfinwater
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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?

January 17th, 2011 at 3:50 AM | Ask Drew Sharp (Score:1)
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All he does is slander.

GMAT score =800 = Defensive POTY

January 17th, 2011 at 4:35 PM | ... (Score:1)
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His talent, humbleness, and leadership amazes me for someone that can't legally drink alcohol.

I'm not too sure alcohol enhances those qualities, frankly.

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January 17th, 2011 at 4:00 AM | Denard is class at its best (Score:1)
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Those who stay will be Champions

January 17th, 2011 at 4:24 AM | One of the things that's (Score:1)
HoldTheRope
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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.

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January 17th, 2011 at 4:48 AM | That guy is nothing but class. (Score:1)
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That is all.

"Don't stop your feet on contact!"

-Brady Hoke

Newsflash, if we don't win Rose Bowl '13 we will have little choice but to lay the blame on Kate Upton.  That is all!

January 17th, 2011 at 7:34 AM | I'm glad to see he is (Score:1)
U Fer M
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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!!

"Prejudiced? Partial? You better b'leeve I am. Michigan football is a religion and Saturday's the holy day of obligation." Bob Ufer

January 17th, 2011 at 8:45 AM | blood pressure has dropped (Score:1)
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blood pressure has dropped significantly!  This makes me very happy.

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January 17th, 2011 at 9:43 AM | Can't we use Denard as a recruiting asset? (Score:1)
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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).

All In

January 17th, 2011 at 10:10 AM | posted from iPhone (Score:1)
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Winning games will give us all the publicity we need. Remember when nearly all the national pundits were saying to give the Heisman to DR when we were 5-0?

January 17th, 2011 at 10:22 AM | I would think having Denard (Score:1)
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I would think having Denard could help in getting some offensive weapons (skill players).  I think at this point Hoke is focusing on O/D Line and getting someone who can make a field goal.

January 17th, 2011 at 9:54 AM | Champions (Score:1)
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You don't need to ask Denard what happens to those who stay. He is a top-flight Michigan Man and a true leader.

Support your local brewery!

January 17th, 2011 at 10:00 AM | Denard (Score:1)
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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.

January 17th, 2011 at 10:14 AM | Hoke (Score:1)
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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.

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