What's going on with Orji?
We heard all fall how he would be returning kicks, then how the interim coaching staff made a mistake with the depth chart. Still haven't seen him as the true backup. He had 2 plays vs BG, then nothing. Tuttle/Denegal were in for Nebraska, just seems weird to me. Anyone else wondering?
October 1st, 2023 at 9:17 PM ^
The coaches are preparing for the worst- if JJ goes down this year they want the best backup to replace him. This doesn't have any bearing on what happens next year or beyond.
October 1st, 2023 at 9:18 PM ^
Gotta be injured right? We’ve seen like 6 QBs this year and Orjis had no snaps or maybe just a very small number
October 1st, 2023 at 10:25 PM ^
He's gotten mop up duty this season...it's just tough early in the year because you're trying to get your starters enough snaps as well. You're also playing shitty teams and you're not going to embarrass them (at least Michigan won't).
Michigan is still sorting through playing time for all of the backup QBs. Harbaugh has stated it didn't go as planned in the non-conference (he specifically mentioned that Hart fucked up the plan in his half as HC).
Notice Davis Warren didn't go in 2nd (or 3rd)...but no one is saying, "what happened to Davis Warren?"
They're trying to get all of the guys PT.
As for the kick return and gadget play stuff...Harbaugh said he won't put Orji back there if we can't block it. And there has been no need to run him out on a gadget play.
He's a RS Freshman, he's got plenty of time left to make an impact.
October 2nd, 2023 at 12:00 AM ^
I think it's pretty clear the order in the room at this point:
1. JJ
2. Tuttle
3. Denegal
4. Warren
5? Orji
Sherrone Moore confirmed Tuttle is the backup to jj so the order that they played makes sense as to their standing in the room.
So it does make it an interesting (and relevant) question as to what the story is with Orji. Is he injured? He was listed as "out" for Rutgers but no mention in the availability report for Nebraska. Maybe they just don't mention guys that don't travel in that report? Or maybe it's as simple as hes 5th on the depth chart idk
October 2nd, 2023 at 6:59 AM ^
Denegal going from potential "getting late early" candidate to someone who looks viable and could maybe be in the mix next year if JJ leaves is a nice progression.
October 1st, 2023 at 9:19 PM ^
May be practicing something special for November?
October 1st, 2023 at 10:34 PM ^
He just has to get in sync with Wilson so they can unleash the Roman Orgi against the buckeyes.
October 1st, 2023 at 11:02 PM ^
cheers, well done
October 2nd, 2023 at 10:44 AM ^
Did someone say, cheers?
October 2nd, 2023 at 2:07 PM ^
We're saving all of Peppers trick plays for the OSU game!!!
Too soon?
October 1st, 2023 at 9:22 PM ^
Would think more reps for a backup would be beneficial. Has to be an injury.
October 1st, 2023 at 9:23 PM ^
Developing a whole murder package for him, not to be unveiled until OSU. Several swift TDs will put us firmly in control, send Ryan Day into that good night, raging against his crap team's lack of fight.
October 1st, 2023 at 9:32 PM ^
Ryan Day too
October 1st, 2023 at 9:39 PM ^
Dyan ray?
October 1st, 2023 at 9:56 PM ^
Cyan Gray?
October 1st, 2023 at 10:58 PM ^
Ayanray aday?
October 1st, 2023 at 9:55 PM ^
He will now be known as Brian Day.
October 2nd, 2023 at 6:23 AM ^
What.
October 1st, 2023 at 9:26 PM ^
Out on injury
https://www.mlive.com/wolverines/2023/09/michigan-injury-report-keys-to-victory-ahead-of-nebraska-game.html
October 1st, 2023 at 9:33 PM ^
Thanks Kyeblue. Was hoping it wasn't a transfer in the making. Hate he is injured, but this makes more sense why we haven't seen much.
With that said, I really think he has so much upside. Can't wait to see him on the field again!
October 1st, 2023 at 9:26 PM ^
Yeah, this is waaaaaaay down on the list of things I'm wondering about.
October 1st, 2023 at 9:48 PM ^
Since we already solved this question, let's hear your list of wonders!
October 1st, 2023 at 9:45 PM ^
Recently been out injured as posted above and the brief snippet from Harbaugh of him returning kicks seemed like it was just trying creative stuff out in practice in the off chance it could be of use.
October 1st, 2023 at 9:47 PM ^
According to RG3, Orji is just fine; he’s in the endzone having a good time
October 1st, 2023 at 10:02 PM ^
When has anything you heard in fall camp ever been true?
October 1st, 2023 at 10:38 PM ^
"When has anything positive you heard in fall camp ever been true?"
Fixed it for you. Injury rumors from camp are always true.
October 1st, 2023 at 10:12 PM ^
He's working with Michael Barrett on solving fusion energy.
October 1st, 2023 at 10:29 PM ^
I don't think he traveled this week. (I was at the game looking for him on the sideline and didn't see him).
So, I think he's injured.
October 1st, 2023 at 11:03 PM ^
Who is our #2 QB? Or #3? I have no sense and that seems odd
October 2nd, 2023 at 7:00 AM ^
Lots of us here (myself included) have no sense and it seems normal.
October 1st, 2023 at 11:24 PM ^
Harbaugh stated he’s Herschel Walker but a QB - so he’ll be fine
October 2nd, 2023 at 10:38 AM ^
Herschel Walker but faster.
October 2nd, 2023 at 12:03 AM ^
Been asking the wife this for years...
October 2nd, 2023 at 7:30 AM ^
Ain’t happening
October 2nd, 2023 at 7:30 AM ^
If you haven’t heard about Orji that means you weren’t invited
October 2nd, 2023 at 7:45 AM ^
October 2nd, 2023 at 10:26 AM ^
I'll be the one who says it. Based on his body of work last season I don't understand the obsession with needing him to be on the field so badly from fans. Coaches over sell guys all the time. He was 1/1 5yds passing last season. 6 car 37 yds 2tds running. I don't get the hype. Those stats were vs backups. He might just very well be mediocre.
October 2nd, 2023 at 2:09 PM ^
yeah a wack OP. We are undefeated with a top 5 QB in the land and we are getting posts worrying about the 18th string QB with "unlimited potential" based on nothing. If he was all that he would have been in, in one of the first few games for a full quarter ahead of the other guys.