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What do you want to see out of Spring Practice?
March 5th, 2013 at 1:33 PM
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What do you want to see out of Spring Practice?
Spring practice is a little over a week and a half away, with that in mind, what areas/players do you hope to see improvement in?
March 5th, 2013 at 1:35 PM | 
I want to see our Offensive
I want to see our Offensive
March 5th, 2013 at 1:46 PM |
It would be nice to see all
It would be nice to see all
It would be nice to see all the starters on the line determined in the spring. Last year's (ostensibly) last minute shuffle between Barnum and Mealer didn't turn out so well. Would be nice to see an improvement from the pass catchers in some form. I think we know what we have with Dileo (decent to sneaky good) and Gallon (very good), but having either Funchess as a consistent threat or Darboh as an emerging contributor would be nice. I also irrationally think Taco will be a contributor this year with 4-5 sacks.
Disclaimer: I do not actually believe Taco will get 5 sacks. But I think he has a great future.
Except for the other thing. That hurts the most. But the lack of respect hurts the second most.
March 5th, 2013 at 1:49 PM |
If Taco
If Taco
gets 5 sacks I will mail you $5...buck-a-sack
I think he will be good and I love the optimism but I dont see it happening either.
Go Blue!
March 5th, 2013 at 3:50 PM |
Anybody else think
Anybody else think
Anybody else think immediately of Taco Pants?? I assumed maybe he went by only one name as a defensive player.
March 5th, 2013 at 1:54 PM |
I think
I think
I'm going to start using the phrase "maul the FUCK outta..." a lot more.
Well done, sir. Well done indeed.
March 5th, 2013 at 7:09 PM |
Optional Usage
Optional Usage
Argo maul the f*ck outta yourself!
March 5th, 2013 at 7:12 PM |
MTFO
MTFO
Branch went all MTFO on him...
March 6th, 2013 at 7:06 PM |
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March 5th, 2013 at 2:15 PM |
Agreed
Agreed
Agreed! Both that
a) "Mauling the FUCK outta" needs to make more appearances in our everyday lexicon and
b) If our revamped interior O-Line doesn't do some of said "Mauling the FUCK outta" we're in the proverbial deep ka-ka this fall.
March 5th, 2013 at 3:51 PM |
want the kids
want the kids
to show "you"? You are not going to get that insight from spring practice.
March 5th, 2013 at 1:35 PM |
Hardaway
Hardaway
needs to work on finishing at the rim.
Oh wait, that Spring practice.
March 5th, 2013 at 1:37 PM |
and Burke needs to become
and Burke needs to become
and Burke needs to become more consistant hitting that long fade away 3.
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March 5th, 2013 at 1:37 PM |
No injuries is always #1
No injuries is always #1
2. Improvement at QB
3. Identify a consistent pass rush
4. Replace Kovas' leadership and "coach on the field" mentality
5. Figure out the OL situation
“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.”
March 5th, 2013 at 2:22 PM |
A Brand New Red Shirt
A Brand New Red Shirt
A brand new Red Shirt on Devin Gardner. It will be a little small and out of style since it was from 2 years ago.
March 5th, 2013 at 3:46 PM |
Especially #2.
Especially #2.
I want to see if Bellomy has addvanced enough to become a dependable #2 QB so we don't have to burn Shane's red shirt if/when Devin gets a little banged up.
"I hate losing more than I like winning." - Zack
March 5th, 2013 at 1:38 PM |
Curious to see how the
Curious to see how the
Curious to see how the interior of our defensive line comes together with Washington and Pipkins. Strobel/Wormley also need to step up on the outsdies. Other than that, I'd be curious to see how Countess comes back and also the interior of our offensive line. Kalis, Braden, Bryant and Miller, notably.
March 5th, 2013 at 3:10 PM |
Will Countess be back in time
Will Countess be back in time
Will Countess be back in time for spring ball?
March 5th, 2013 at 1:39 PM |
NO INJURIES!!
NO INJURIES!!
NO INJURIES!!
March 5th, 2013 at 2:20 PM |
Seconded!
Seconded!
THIS^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
March 5th, 2013 at 1:40 PM |
I would like to see an actual
I would like to see an actual
I would like to see an actual game, or at least something that resembles that. Maybe we'll have the depth this year for it.
March 5th, 2013 at 1:40 PM |
The offensive line needs to
The offensive line needs to
The offensive line needs to improve, somebody besides Gallon needs to step up, and it will be interesting to see how the defensive backfield performs (minus Kovacs, plus Countess).
March 5th, 2013 at 1:46 PM |
Have you heard anything in regards to Chesson/Darboh?
Have you heard anything in regards to Chesson/Darboh?
I'm really expecting that at least one steps into the light this 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.”
March 5th, 2013 at 1:48 PM |
Yep
Yep
Both look "tremendous" and have had "outstanding off-seasons." #Insider
March 5th, 2013 at 2:39 PM |
Not sure if serious... are
Not sure if serious... are
Not sure if serious... are srs?
March 5th, 2013 at 4:14 PM |
Not srs
Not srs
But Hoke will say those words soon about these players.
March 5th, 2013 at 3:47 PM |
I haven't heard much about
I haven't heard much about
I haven't heard much about Chesson. Darboh is a big, possession-type guy who has made several nice catches in practices and 7-on-7's.
March 5th, 2013 at 11:46 PM |
Any word on how my question was trolling?
Any word on how my question was trolling?
Just checking for an update...
“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.”
March 5th, 2013 at 1:51 PM |
Countess
Countess
is he back for spring?
Go Blue!
March 5th, 2013 at 3:48 PM |
He's running. I'm not sure
He's running. I'm not sure
He's running. I'm not sure if he'll be able to do contact or not.
March 5th, 2013 at 3:53 PM |
Have you seen him?
Have you seen him?
or do you know he's running by looking at some highlight tape. You are 4 states removed for God's sake - if your computer broke you would be clueless
March 5th, 2013 at 1:54 PM |
Is Countess fully healed and
Is Countess fully healed and
Is Countess fully healed and cleared to practice? If, yes, then woo.
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"Fix the cigarette lighter."
March 5th, 2013 at 1:43 PM |
I was just going to say good
I was just going to say good
I was just going to say good interior offensive line play. That, and solid improvement out of Pipkins.
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March 5th, 2013 at 1:44 PM |
Devin Gardner...
Devin Gardner...
regularly connecting to receivers other than Gallon and Funchess...replacing Kovacs will be tough
Tell Drama he’s on the top of my list of things to do today, along with inserting needles in my cock!
March 5th, 2013 at 1:45 PM |
I want to see Countess do something awesome...
I want to see Countess do something awesome...
with his legs and see Toussaint do anything at all. Apparently Toussaint is back to running, but I don't know how much progress you can possibly make in four months from an injury like that.
"We bring you to Michigan to take care of Michigan; your job is to protect that block M."
-Carol Hutchins
March 5th, 2013 at 2:12 PM |
I don't know much about torn
I don't know much about torn
I don't know much about torn ACL's, but I'd be surprised if we saw Countess do much, if anything. He's probably going to be participating in some form of team drills just to stay fresh, probably a lot of conditioning, but not much more than that.
They don't want to risk him getting injured again, so it wouldn't surprise me at all if we don't see much of him until fall camp.
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March 5th, 2013 at 2:17 PM |
Yeah.
Yeah.
Awesome was probably ambitious, maybe seeing him in pads would be more realistic to hope. It will have been seven months, though, he'll probably be doing something.
"We bring you to Michigan to take care of Michigan; your job is to protect that block M."
-Carol Hutchins
March 5th, 2013 at 1:45 PM |
I want to see either/both
I want to see either/both
I want to see either/both Darboh or Chesson blow the fuck up in the vertical passing game
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March 5th, 2013 at 1:45 PM |
It will be interesting to see
It will be interesting to see
It will be interesting to see how the carries get divided up. I'm also anxious to see how some of the younger WR's look.
March 5th, 2013 at 1:46 PM |
A draw on third and long with
A draw on third and long with
A draw on third and long with Vincent Smith.
March 5th, 2013 at 2:24 PM |
That made me chuckle
That made me chuckle
But I'm really eager to see us line up in the I on 1st and goal from the 1 and run Smith up the gut for a 2 yard loss. That and the ISO with him are my favorite "Manball" plays that never work.
March 5th, 2013 at 1:46 PM |
What I'd like to see:
What I'd like to see:
Two-minute highlight videos from terrible angles, preferably quite zoomed in, with voice-over interviews with seniors talking about toughness and focus and The Team.
March 5th, 2013 at 2:23 PM |
I thought the question was
I thought the question was
I thought the question was what do you want, not, what will you get?
(Yes, I get it)
go blue
March 5th, 2013 at 1:47 PM |
Offense and Defense
Offense and Defense
Offense:
1. a second and third receiver need to emerge behind Gallon. This could be a tight end, but the offense would really need to feature that tight end.
2. a consistent running game that gets us in great 2nd down situations and can convert short yardage 3rd downs consistently.
Defense:
1. Pressure on the QB. QB's facing UM should know they have very little time to make a decision. I would like to see the pass rush become much more effective.
2. Coverage sacks. When the pass rush breaks down, it would be nice if that didn't matter because everyone was blanketed, thanks.
Go Blue!
March 5th, 2013 at 3:56 PM |
Best Summary
Best Summary
If all of these things happens it would be pretty hard for us to lose any game. Expectations of the program and position, so I concurr 100% with this post
March 5th, 2013 at 1:49 PM |
I'd also like to see it not
I'd also like to see it not
I'd also like to see it not rain.
March 5th, 2013 at 3:49 PM |
Sunny
Sunny
and 65 degrees would be nice.
"I hate losing more than I like winning." - Zack
March 5th, 2013 at 1:49 PM |
Enough healthy bodies for an
Enough healthy bodies for an
Enough healthy bodies for an honest-to-goodness, intrasquad scrimmage, with a draft and everything.
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March 5th, 2013 at 1:50 PM |
I want to see the basketball
I want to see the basketball
team holding up a National Championship trophy at the spring game.
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March 5th, 2013 at 1:51 PM |
I want to see a
I want to see a
I want to see a between-the-guards running game. I'd also like to still see some read option plays to show that we aren't completely moving toward MANBALL.
I'd like to see Chesson and Darboh step up and make some plays.
I'd like to see Gardner complete >70% of his passes. (It's a glorified practice, so I don't think it's unreasonable for expectations to be higher than game-time expectations)
I want to see good coverage by the secondary, only to be bested by good plays by the receivers.
No missed tackles.
March 5th, 2013 at 1:52 PM |
I really want to see our OL
I really want to see our OL
I really want to see our OL kick but, open huge holes and not allow sacks. I'm also going to be looking for our DL to step up and cut off running lanes and am really looking for a great pass rush on every passing down. The WR really need to develop their route running to create seperation. I also hope the defensive backfield looks good and does not allow any seperation on their receivers, or completed passes. I want to see some play-making INTs out of the DBs. I'm going to be looking for the QBs to step up the accuracy, see a lot of completed passes, as well as cut down on poor decisions and INTs. I also want our RBs to break into open field, but I want our LBs to stick every RB in the hole.
That pretty much sums everything up correct?
I want to see our Offensive line busting their asses. I want these kids to show me that they're gonna maul the FUCK outta the rest of the B1G. We're gonna go as far as the OLine takes us, at least in my humble epinion.
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