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Video from Saturday's practice (scrimmage)
April 4th, 2011 at 11:21 AM
#302
Embed Success
April 4th, 2011 at 11:22 AM
#303
Thanks!
Thanks!
April 4th, 2011 at 11:32 AM
#304
No problem
at times the offense looks good, at times the defense looks good. They both seem to be learning, so this is definitely encouraging video. Thanks for sharing
The way DG throws that ball so effortlessly reminds me of.... Vince Young. He has the same effortless stride on that roll out TD. I'd love if DG were that type of college player
April 4th, 2011 at 11:40 AM
#305
DG is no VY when it comes to pure speed, but he sure looks
smooooooth.
Nice to see Fitz with the ball and making things happen. Every time he gets popped I cringe, though.
April 4th, 2011 at 11:46 AM
#306
I know what you mean
He's got that loping gate, that... gliding style of running. Pryor has it too. They don't look like they're running very fast but he's distancing himself from everyone. It's crazy
April 5th, 2011 at 12:06 AM
#307
I like Gardner's throwing
I like Gardner's throwing motion more than Vince Young's. Young had more of a sidearm delivery.
April 4th, 2011 at 11:36 AM
#308
I need MOAR, 1:50 is just a
I need MOAR, 1:50 is just a tease.
April 4th, 2011 at 11:49 AM
#309
And... embed disabled
The video is still available if you click the link in the OP, but embedding has been disabled according to youtube
April 4th, 2011 at 11:24 AM
#310
(No subject)
Edit: Poster above beat me to it. Here's a gif of Hoke poking a kitten:
April 4th, 2011 at 11:23 AM
#311
I'm late to the game
Seeing some good stuff in there from both sides of the ball. Can't wait for the Spring Game!
EDIT: Removed the embedded video, because I obviously am slow as all get out.
April 4th, 2011 at 11:25 AM
#312
Denard
Denard was looking good throwing the ball - i really think he will excel throwing the ball this year
Also Fitz looking like a monster on the long run!
April 4th, 2011 at 11:26 AM
#313
question:
Is anyone that confident that Denard will run the new offense any better than Gardner? Gardner makes it look pretty effortless when he throws that ball.
April 4th, 2011 at 11:33 AM
#314
Well a lot of reports I've
Well a lot of reports I've been reading talk about how the zone read and shotgun are pretty heavily featured in the offense, so it might just be that in these particular clips Devin looks more suited. We've got the best athlete in the Big 10 at QB, so I'd think he's gonna start.
April 4th, 2011 at 12:00 PM
#315
Gardner
I think he's always looked very athletic and comfortable out there, but that @#$%ing shot-put throwing motion of his drives me crazy, even though it seems to get the job done.
April 4th, 2011 at 3:30 PM
#316
Denard is the starter, but
Gardner is going to be fantastic. This offense suits him better. The gap will narrow, which means we have two strong QB's, which is crucial these days.
April 4th, 2011 at 5:22 PM
#317
Gardener will get some
Gardener will get some playing time this year. If last year taught us anything it's that Denard's style of play,though electric, leaves him vunerable to taking some big hits.
April 4th, 2011 at 11:26 AM
#318
I've yet to see any great
I've yet to see any great roll out plays for Denard in these videos so far. Makes me a sad panda. Though, without actually being in the coaches head they may be trying to get the MANBALL stuff in there first, or they may purposely holding back footage of those plays. Either way, I'll never be content. September can't get here soon enough.
April 4th, 2011 at 11:40 AM
#319
roll out
One of the videos (can't remember which one) has Denard rolling out and hitting Moore for a nice gain.
April 4th, 2011 at 12:43 PM
#320
Are you talking about Denard
Are you talking about Denard rolling out and then running? Because he rolled-out on a PA fake and threw an effing dart to Odoms for a TD....
April 4th, 2011 at 1:24 PM
#321
It's practice
And Denard doesn't need to practice his running.
Looking back over last season, the long Denard runs occurred when they weren't expected. He still racked up stats in the latter part of the season, but everyone expected him to run, which then opened up some passing.
He still always be able to throw faster than he can run. But the time a team decides to keep everyone covered is going to be exciting.
April 4th, 2011 at 11:27 AM
#322
thanks for the sample pron
jk...good to see the slot ninjas staying involved on offense
April 4th, 2011 at 11:32 AM
#323
I have a man crush on Odoms
I have a man crush on Odoms for some reason.. I hope he gets the PT he deserves..
April 4th, 2011 at 11:44 AM
#324
Probably his block at 0:38
I know that endeared him to me... anyone who weighs 160 when wet and throws a block like that is OK in my book
April 4th, 2011 at 2:26 PM
#325
Little did we know just how
Little did we know just how prophetic that play would be...
April 4th, 2011 at 4:09 PM
#326
2009: Denard fumbles the
2009: Denard fumbles the snap
2010: Denard has his initial burst forward after the fumble and has to come to a dead stop to change directions.
2011: The rest?
April 4th, 2011 at 11:34 AM
#327
shaw
I know Shaw has track speed, but he left everyone in his dust on his run. Hopefully he and Fitz can stay healthy and be big play threats this year.
April 4th, 2011 at 1:11 PM
#328
Shaw just blew by everyone on
Shaw just blew by everyone on that long run. It was impressive. And what about that hit on the sidelines by VanSlyke?
April 4th, 2011 at 1:24 PM
#329
Shaw needs an opening
and he can leave everybody in dust. The problem with Shaw is he is usually indecisive on where to go and doesn't really have much of a wiggle to get by defenders. No doubting his speed but he really needs to be in open space if he wants to use his speed.
April 4th, 2011 at 1:40 PM
#330
I'd forgotten how fast
Shaw is in the open field. He played so little towards the end of last year. His biggest issue has been staying healthy in my mind. I always liked him better than Vincent Smith.
April 4th, 2011 at 11:35 AM
#331
Brady shows he's got what it takes to get the job done
Any man who has the balls to shoot a tiny kitten with a finger laser is the man for Michigan.
April 4th, 2011 at 11:36 AM
#332
Lot's of pulling
Lots of pulling guards.
TRAP!
April 4th, 2011 at 11:36 AM
#333
Was that Gallon that actually
Was that Gallon that actually held on the ball?
April 4th, 2011 at 11:38 AM
#334
Is it me....
...or does Coach Hoke look like he could be related to Bobby Bacala from The Sopranos & Jeff Greene from Curb your Enthusiasm?
April 4th, 2011 at 12:00 PM
#335
Wait, which one of those guys
Wait, which one of those guys is Hoke? Both of them?
April 4th, 2011 at 12:22 PM
#336
I guess....
....you could throw mike golic in the mix...
April 4th, 2011 at 11:40 AM
#339
My quick observations
1.) Our Tackling still scares me
2,) Our stable of backs looks great
3.) Gardner throws a money ball, and scrambles out of the pocket effortlessly
4.) Denard looks better than I would have envisioned at this point
5.) Looks like Big Will is up with the 1's.
6.) I can't wait for the spring game to do a full evaluation...
April 4th, 2011 at 12:00 PM
#340
The question is, is #1 a
The question is, is #1 a product of #2, or is it the other way around?
But I agree with #2-6.
April 4th, 2011 at 11:40 AM
#341
I'm probably going to watch
I'm probably going to watch that video another 3 or 4 times at work today. I am just jonesing to see this team in action and figure out what the hell to expect this fall.
April 4th, 2011 at 11:40 AM
#342
Brady Hoke looks so good in
Brady Hoke looks so good in shorts it almost hurts.
April 4th, 2011 at 12:00 PM
#343
who's 31
holy cow he laid a pop at around the 0:44 second mark
also, i want
April 4th, 2011 at 12:32 PM
#344
#31 is Jared Van Slyke,
#31 is Jared Van Slyke, Safety
April 4th, 2011 at 1:41 PM
#345
Safety: What I want to run
Safety: What I want to run for after seeing that picture.
April 4th, 2011 at 12:02 PM
#346
Two things:
1) I have been
Two things:
1) I have been surprised at how much I see Gallon at WR with the 1's. I thought he would all but disappear with the new staff.
2) I have been surprised at how little I see of Roundtree at WR in any highlight ever. He seems to have all but disappeared.
I realize that all of the clips have been just that, clips, and probably don't tell the full story. But just an observation.
April 4th, 2011 at 12:14 PM
#347
Regarding #1
The new offense is going to put more emphasis on overall talent than specific application. If Gallon gets it done as well as the other guys talent wise, it's not going to matter if he "fits" right. In Rodriguez offense, guys that got it done talent wise but didn't have that one key skill, or were too tall or what have you fell by the wayside.
My overview of this video is as follows:
Offense: does NOT look like they've lost a step.
Defense: Looks better than they did last year, anyway.
Thing I was glad to see: PBU
Thing I wish I'd seen: Excellent play on the ball for an INT.
Thing I'm glad I didn't see: Poor throw resulting in an INT.
Best Part: Probably that 35 yard strike from Denard into the end zone.
Worst Part: Less than 2 minutes? NOOOO!!!!!!!
April 4th, 2011 at 12:22 PM
#348
I don't think I agree with
I don't think I agree with your RR assesment, but besides that Gallon just didn't seem that talented to begin with. If he is, AWESOME, I want all Michigan players to be talented. I just haven't been impressed with him before.
April 4th, 2011 at 12:59 PM
#349
Gallon showed a ton of
Gallon showed a ton of potential before arriving at MICH at least. At the Army All American practices the coaches were raving about his ability to get open and catch everything. Also he's very slippery and pretty darn fast. Also, for whatever reason the coaches chose him to return kicks last year. I know he screwed up in game time with those, but it's not like the coaches just wanted to screw Michigan as much as possible; they saw something.
April 4th, 2011 at 12:58 PM
#350
What?
What are you trying to say with your 1st paragraph? Are you saying RR didn't play guys because they were too tall? Hemingway, Koger, Stonum, Greg Matthews are all some of the bigger guys we've had at the WR and TE positions. What elite player didn't play because they were missing 1 skill?
Just be happy for the current team and their progress, don't drag in any vague old meme's about RR playing smurfs.
April 5th, 2011 at 4:55 PM
#351
What elite player didn't play
What elite player didn't play because they were missing 1 skill?
Boubacar Cissoko was arguably only missing one skill.
April 4th, 2011 at 3:10 PM
#352
Regarding excellent play on
Regarding excellent play on the ball for an INT:
According to gbmw, Carvin made an interception.
http://gbmwolverine.com/2011/04/03/michigan-football-tidbits-spring-prac...
April 4th, 2011 at 12:08 PM
#353
Roster shows Van Slyke wearing #31 and
Jake Ryan #37 the two biggest hits on the video. Very excited for Jake!
April 4th, 2011 at 12:21 PM
#354
I believe the biggest hit,
I believe the biggest hit, and one of the two you are referring to, is #31 which would be Van Slyke.
April 4th, 2011 at 12:28 PM
#355
Van Slyke
Van Slyke made the huge stick on Fitz's goal line dive play too! That was just a pretty stuff on a short yardage play.
April 4th, 2011 at 12:10 PM
#356
Watching Denard on the play
Watching Denard on the play action roll out made me cream my pants.
yes, seriously.
April 4th, 2011 at 12:10 PM
#357
Is it just me or does
Is it just me or does Hopkins' running form look just like Minor's. Kindof a strange motion. Here's to MOOSEBEAST RAGE!
April 4th, 2011 at 11:06 PM
#358
Like
Wish Minor could have stayed healthy. Loved Minor Rage.
April 4th, 2011 at 8:54 PM
#359
nevermind. not sure why
nevermind. not sure why mgoblue video is enabling embed on some videos but not others.
April 4th, 2011 at 12:19 PM
#360
Names
Is there any reason some people have names on their back, and others don't? It seems kinda random
April 4th, 2011 at 12:21 PM
#361
Some numbers might be changing often
Adidas might be looking at different style choices, and each guy has more than one practice jersey. It's possible that each guy only gets one practice jersey with his name, and they don't all wear that the same day.
It's not a "no wings" issue.
April 4th, 2011 at 1:58 PM
#362
I like the little M's above
I like the little M's above the names, sharp look.
April 4th, 2011 at 12:27 PM
#363
These videos
make my liver quiver... I cannot wait to see this team in action.
April 4th, 2011 at 12:34 PM
#364
Van Slyke's hit was awesome,
Van Slyke's hit was awesome, can't wait for the Spring Game!
April 4th, 2011 at 12:37 PM
#365
looks like they're bringing
looks like they're bringing back the naked bootleg.
April 4th, 2011 at 12:45 PM
#366
I want to see them bring back
the Transcontinental, with Denard out there.
Defense: "Okay, keep contain on Denard. Keep contain on D- He passed it! Run! Get the receive- AHG! He threw it back and now I'm 10 yards off Denard! NOO! TOUCHDOWN!"
April 4th, 2011 at 12:54 PM
#367
Gallon was a QB in High
Gallon was a QB in High School....mmmmm sounds delicious.
April 4th, 2011 at 12:58 PM
#368
Players that stood out to me
Players that stood out to me were, Denard (Stevie Wonder would agree with me on this one) Odoms, M-Rob, Fitz T, Shaw and Gardner makes it look almost effortless. On the play where he had a long TD run his stride looked like 10 yards a step. Cant fucking wait for the spring game
April 4th, 2011 at 1:24 PM
#369
Who is #3 that stop shaw in
Who is #3 that stop shaw in the backfield?
April 4th, 2011 at 1:36 PM
#370
3 on D
is Marvin Robinson
for future ref:
http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/mich-m-footbl-mtt.html
April 4th, 2011 at 5:01 PM
#371
Thank you sir on both
Thank you sir on both accounts
April 4th, 2011 at 1:34 PM
#372
Fat fingered a double post,
Fat fingered a double post, sorry
April 4th, 2011 at 3:05 PM
#373
I see a lot of newbies on the board...
Welcome and let's Go Blue.
Awsome video...thanks for posting it. Love the defensive attitude, and pray for better tackling than last year. Can't WAIT.
April 4th, 2011 at 1:43 PM
#374
Damn love it. Fitz Toussaint
Damn love it. Fitz Toussaint looked good. Can't wait for the spring game.
April 4th, 2011 at 2:30 PM
#375
WHAT IS THIS!?
A video for ants!? The video needs to be at least....three times the size of that.
April 4th, 2011 at 3:31 PM
#376
Alot to get excited about!
Alot to get excited about! I'm really glad to see the success in our backfield. A more balanced running attack can only make Denard more dangerous!! Wished there was some video of Cox running the ball on this one. The other videos I have seen have him looking great in this offense. Can't wait for the spring game!!!
April 4th, 2011 at 11:14 PM
#377
I love how...
Denard is throwing the ball. Devin looks good too. And man, Toussaint is shaping up to be a beast!
April 5th, 2011 at 12:27 AM
#378
Nice to see...
tight man coverage and pass break ups.
April 5th, 2011 at 3:46 PM
#379
edit...
edit...
