November 6th, 2010 at 4:03 PM ^
I think that's what we're all waiting to find out. I'm sure we'll hear something from Rich Rod in the press conference.
November 6th, 2010 at 4:05 PM ^
was the eye thing, but not sure if that would be enough to hold him out.
November 6th, 2010 at 4:20 PM ^
Perhaps it was something similar to Crist's "blurry vision" when they played Michigan. Obviously I hope it's nothing, but seems it might be precautionary for concussion. That's my best guess.
edit: sorry, took a bathroom break while writing and other people have suggested this further down. Just interpet this as I'm agreeing with what they say
November 6th, 2010 at 4:21 PM ^
symptoms, according to RRod. Headache, etc. They held him out for his own good. The hit that got a penalty.
November 6th, 2010 at 4:04 PM ^
he was speared, helmet to helmet. that's what brandy was reporting.
November 6th, 2010 at 4:13 PM ^
This was my guess based on the radio call. They said he was speared in the back of the helmet. If that doesn't rattle your brain bucket, not much will.
November 6th, 2010 at 4:04 PM ^
but i do know that we won the game. He might have pinched a nerve in his shoulder and his hand went numb, but he hopefully will be back to 100% next week.
November 6th, 2010 at 4:05 PM ^
Honest opinion I think it was a slight concussion. Because physically he looked fine but wasn't in.
November 6th, 2010 at 4:05 PM ^
I posted in the "-4 TO" thread that I saw him, on the field, after the game, clapping and whooping it up. No bandages or wraps on either hand. ???
November 6th, 2010 at 5:52 PM ^
November 6th, 2010 at 4:05 PM ^
the fact that he was on the sideline, didn't leave at all, was quiet, didn't have any real physical trainer help - it seems like one of two things:
...AND THIS IS PURELY CONJECTURE...
1) head injury, ala concussion, so he doesnt go back in
2) disciplinary benching for some reason
November 6th, 2010 at 4:08 PM ^
I can't imagine what he would've done to get benched for disciplinary reasons at that point.
November 6th, 2010 at 4:13 PM ^
and that goes against everything we stand for here at Michigan so he had to be benched. Next time he'll know better and get to 400 before the 3rd quarter like a REAL Michigan QB is supposed to do...
/s
November 6th, 2010 at 4:18 PM ^
I am having a vision of RichRod at QB recruits homes:
"Now son, I have to tell you that at Michigan we are operating at a 600 yard minimum expectation for our Quarterbacks or there will be consequences in playing time. We expect you to perform in your academics and socially but do not forget that if you sign that letter of intent there will be expectations...600...now give it some thought. Now, before I go I should let your parents know that Coach Jackson will be in touch with you with ongoing and effusive praise about your son.
November 6th, 2010 at 5:56 PM ^
Plus he rushed for less than 100 yards, especially when we were expecting a 300/300 yard day. Just not meeting expectations.
/s
November 6th, 2010 at 5:32 PM ^
He was drinking a beer between plays. Forcier said " I got this".
November 6th, 2010 at 9:29 PM ^
Um, you didn't see him run to the sideline, smoke a joint, steal a car and ask an agent for a pay-off before heading back to the huddle?
November 6th, 2010 at 4:11 PM ^
reports on twitter are he got bell rung.
November 6th, 2010 at 4:05 PM ^
had to have been a concussion. he didn't have his helmet with him.
November 6th, 2010 at 4:14 PM ^
...he didn't have his helmet with him.
Shit, no wonder he was concussed. If he's going to play without a helmet, I might buy into the "Denard will get hurt" meme.
November 6th, 2010 at 4:06 PM ^
RR just said he was dizzy from a hit on his last drive
November 6th, 2010 at 4:08 PM ^
Difference between Rich Rod in this situation (who was coaching for his job) and Kelly with Crist is
THIS BIG.
November 6th, 2010 at 4:21 PM ^
You're really hitting them well today. I agree and for those who question RichRod you can't question his character and intergrity (see current situation, or Brock Mealer for example). Brian Kelly, on the other hand, is a piece of crap.
November 6th, 2010 at 4:27 PM ^
With Kelly it was a backup who hadn't seen much, if any, PT.
With RR, it was a starter from last year who returned.
Still, GO BLUE. KILL PUR(DON'T) AND WIN!!!!
November 6th, 2010 at 4:35 PM ^
This was what I kept telling the haters after our win that week.
ND's depth issues are not our problem. Michigan has 3 QBs it can win with. Why doesn't ND have 2?
Football is a team sport, and recruiting and developing depth, especially at critical positions like QB, is part of the game and something you have to account for.
November 6th, 2010 at 5:40 PM ^
November 6th, 2010 at 4:06 PM ^
I heard he didn't have enough christmas cheer, and refused to sing loud for all to hear. Seeing as RR is a huge Santa supporter, he couldn't let that stand.
November 6th, 2010 at 4:16 PM ^
Take THAT, all the naysayers who say there has been an "erosion of Christmas values" since RR arrived.
November 6th, 2010 at 4:06 PM ^
They were saying that the coaches were asking him questions his zipcode and area code so that sounds to me like a concussion
November 6th, 2010 at 8:00 PM ^
And it confused all the trainers.
November 6th, 2010 at 4:06 PM ^
RR told Brandy on his post-game radio interview that Denard had a possible concussion on a helmet-to-helmet hit on the last possession he was in for. He was dizzy and light-headed.
November 6th, 2010 at 4:09 PM ^
Brian Kelly would have put him back in after one series off. Nice to see RR keep him out if it was a head injury.
November 6th, 2010 at 4:06 PM ^
RR said dizy and headache after helmet-helmet hit so they just kept him out.
November 6th, 2010 at 4:06 PM ^
Concussion type symptoms.
November 6th, 2010 at 4:07 PM ^
Concussion? Eye? I don't know. He didn't go into the locker room though, so I think he'll be back next week. Even if not, Tate played well enough to win against a great defense- I think he'll be adequate against Purdue.
November 6th, 2010 at 4:07 PM ^
He is now bowl eligible.
November 6th, 2010 at 4:11 PM ^
I would definitely want to see Purdue Denarded but I think even Tainted Purdue would be enough to give us win #7
November 6th, 2010 at 4:18 PM ^
I would definitely want to see Purdue Denarded but I think even Tainted Purdue would be enough to give us win #7
edit - sorry for the DP
November 6th, 2010 at 4:50 PM ^
sorry for the DP, you say?
November 6th, 2010 at 4:12 PM ^
have been a concussion, cause I don't see why you would take him out of the game when had over 300 yards passing and was just starting to get loose running the ball. If not RR would have his head called for....imagine that!!
November 6th, 2010 at 4:12 PM ^
I'm really proud of our team and coaches. There were so many times when it felt like last year (if not last years game against Illinois), like the team was collapsing, like sloppiness and poor decision making were going to doom all of their strides once again. But they never gave up. Even with Denard out, and Tate fumbling his first play, the offense never gave up. Even after failing to diagnose a misdirection play for the third time, the defense never gave up. The team played their hearts out through three overtimes and it showed. They deserve this win more than any team I can remember. I'm proud that we got to share it with them too.
GO BLUE!
November 6th, 2010 at 4:14 PM ^
I'm guessing somebody on the sideline really wanted that Moe's gift certificate.
November 6th, 2010 at 4:16 PM ^
Well, at least we have the best back-up quarterback in the nation.
Let's hope he learns a little more ball security before next week.
November 6th, 2010 at 4:54 PM ^
Did any one else notice that many of the snaps to Tate were low and to his right?
November 6th, 2010 at 4:26 PM ^
then kudos to RR who benches his star player in a must win game that's extremely close. His job is on the line and still benches Denard for his own safety. Screw the Freep who contended RR created an atmosphere that was bad for his players
November 6th, 2010 at 4:47 PM ^
Clearly a win at all costs coach.... UNACCEPTABLE!!!
/sarcasm
November 6th, 2010 at 4:49 PM ^
I was thinking the same thing earlier. Denard never looked hobbled and I worried that he may have gotten concussed. If that's true, then I am extremely impressed. People like to think of RR as a hick, but the man took out his star QB in a must-win situation with his own job on the line. Taking into account Brian Kelly putting back in Crist against us and how Gary Patterson supposedly had a tiff with the team physician over benching Andy Dalton, that's just really impressive.
Kudos indeed, and get better soon to Denard.
November 6th, 2010 at 4:29 PM ^
Per RR's presser he was dizzy after that helmet to helmet and the trainers shut him down.
November 6th, 2010 at 4:39 PM ^
on a late hit, was that maybe when he got the concussion?