Mike Martin still kicking OSU Butt
From the Tuesday morning Senior Bowl practice report:
Speaking of Brewster, he got into a brief shoving match with Mike Martin (DT, Michigan) after Martin beat him on an inside move during position drills. Brewster and Martin are familiar foes, of course, because of the Michigan-Ohio State rivalry. "He's one of my best competitors," Brewster said after practice. "I love going against him."
Good to see Mike is doing well at the Senior Bowl practices, and still hating on OSU while simulaniously kicking serious ass.
January 24th, 2012 at 4:28 PM ^
I can't wait to see Martin playing in the NFL. He is going to prove to whoever drafts him that he is an unstoppable force. The future is bright for him.
January 24th, 2012 at 4:35 PM ^
I reeeeeally hope the Steelers draft him. Pittsburgh needs DL depth something fierce and I do believe he's going to be available in the early-mid to middle rounds.
January 24th, 2012 at 4:49 PM ^
I think that would actually be a prety good fit for him. He's not going to get much bigger and he won't be a penetrator at the NFL level but he can take on blocks and occupy lineman. I love MM but I'm not overly optimistic about his NFL future. Fortuanetly for him he worked his butt of in the classroom and he WILL be succesful at anything else he decides to do in life and be a great ambassador for this school, he is a great example of a Michigan man.
January 24th, 2012 at 6:59 PM ^
As do the Packers! Cullen Jenkins leaving the pack last year killed this team. Packers cant generate no pass rush at all bringing 4...i would be very happy with martin in green and gold!
January 24th, 2012 at 4:32 PM ^
I've read some tweets from other writers saying something along the lines of "Martin is very linear" and that Brewster got the best of him in most of the drills. Supposedly Brewster is looking like a top 20 draftee to some draftniks.
January 24th, 2012 at 4:32 PM ^
I do not know what they mean by him being "linear". Can a smart person help me out here?
January 24th, 2012 at 4:38 PM ^
I could be wrong, but I've interpretted it as meaning he is more of a power/bullrusher who lacks quick side-to-side moves (spin, swim, etc.) which may hamper him in the NFL since you arent just going to overpower most NFL O-Linemen. You have to be crafty.
Normally I've seen this description applied to DE not DT, however, so I could be wrong in this case.
January 24th, 2012 at 4:38 PM ^
I thought it was weird also. One of them did say he fires off the ball real well though, which is a given with what we've seen of him over his career.
January 24th, 2012 at 7:23 PM ^
that sounds like a stupid evaluation if someone used that as a negative. For some player's it might be a lack, but Martin plays face up because his arms are so damn strong that he can keep the blocker off him and shed laterally without using spin moves. His play style was perfect for his talents. On the next level you go against bigger/stronger linemen, so he might need to use his footwork more.
But to call him linear is ridiculous. He slants and shoots gaps as well as anyone and changes direction well. If they're evaluating him as a DE pass rusher, someone is missing the point.
January 24th, 2012 at 4:33 PM ^
Brewster top 20?? that kid has bust all over him! all 3 buckeye olinemen are average at best.
January 24th, 2012 at 6:42 PM ^
I disagree. Brewster is a reliable center and will have a LONG NFL career.
Mike Adams is physically unbelievable - he will be a top 20 pick for sure.
January 24th, 2012 at 9:32 PM ^
long career as a backup C. He's very limited athleticially and struggled to block against stunts and twist. Does not do a good job at keeping his head at a swivel and isn't particularly strong player. I would be surprised if he get drafted in earlier than 5th round.
January 24th, 2012 at 8:21 PM ^
Apparently you don't remember the wildly succesful Iso play that Ohio State ran straight up the field in the Big House. He's a solid player.
January 24th, 2012 at 4:42 PM ^
I read something from McShay, he said that he has never seen Mike Martin take a play off and he loves that about him. So True.
January 24th, 2012 at 4:43 PM ^
This guy disagrees, since he puts Brewster as one of 5 guys who struggled on day 1.
January 24th, 2012 at 5:06 PM ^
Martin went through and around him on nearly every play with relative ease.
Sweet
January 24th, 2012 at 5:15 PM ^
As a general rule, I disagree with everything Bleacher Report agrees with.
January 24th, 2012 at 4:38 PM ^
You want to see a Michigan man improve his draft position, put a Buckeye in front of him!
January 24th, 2012 at 4:40 PM ^
I saw a couple of the 1 on 1 drills on the NFL network's coverage of the Senior Bowl practice and it looked like Martin was getting held/clotheslined.
January 24th, 2012 at 4:44 PM ^
football seasons. I believe that MM would of led the country in non-holding calls against
January 24th, 2012 at 5:03 PM ^
My thoughts exactly, his first move is so quick and he uses his lack of height as an advantage to get underneath OL. It pretty much always draws the arm around the neck hold as the OL struggles to catch up.
January 24th, 2012 at 4:42 PM ^
Brewster will not be drafted until 5th round at the earliest.
January 24th, 2012 at 4:46 PM ^
but can we get this on the board.
Jordan Diamond Drops OSU
http://247sports.com/Board/30/Jordan-Diamond-Drops-OSU-7179853/1
January 24th, 2012 at 4:57 PM ^
January 24th, 2012 at 5:00 PM ^
http://mgoblog.com/mgoboard/jordan-diamond-drops-osu
go post there for your posbang
January 24th, 2012 at 5:18 PM ^
You now have enough points to start new threads.
January 24th, 2012 at 4:52 PM ^
Who clearly doesn't know how to show up on time or follow up on his responsibilities. Sounds like an undisciplined teenager to me. BTW, what kind of name is Urban anyway?
January 24th, 2012 at 5:00 PM ^
January 24th, 2012 at 5:59 PM ^
I think from now on we should call him Rural Meyer.
January 24th, 2012 at 5:01 PM ^
I had read (from the opposite prospective) that Brewster owned Martin yesterday, but Michigan Mike claimed most battles today. I love watching OSU/UofM battles. Those two kids will both go on to do great things, and neither will ever play as well as they do when they play each other. The Rivalry brings out the best in the true greats.
January 24th, 2012 at 5:52 PM ^
Really hard to talk that article serious when he calls Mike Brewster, Tim Brewster. Also, Marvin McNutt aparently played for Iowa State... Simple mistakes but he can't even get their names or schools right and he's a professional.
January 24th, 2012 at 5:55 PM ^
Mike Martin=Steelers....Perfect match
January 24th, 2012 at 6:05 PM ^
Can Martin play NT in an NFL 3-4? I'm not sure if he can hold enough weight. Casey Hampton's the same height as Martin but 25 pounds heavier (and that's if you believe the 325). BJ Raji's a little bigger at 6'3 but is up around 340. Those guys are asked to hold their ground and occupy 2 gaps. Martin's more of a one gap penetrator. I think he'd be better off going to a 4-3 team where he can play a 3-technique DT and penetrate, rather than being asked to keep the LBs clean.
January 25th, 2012 at 12:42 AM ^
He'd play DE in the 3-4; unless someone like Dallas took him intending him to play the nose (they ask their NT to be more athletic than the traditional NT).
January 24th, 2012 at 7:09 PM ^
January 24th, 2012 at 6:04 PM ^
Michigan Mike gonna shock the world..If Jonas Mouton can go 3rd round...i think MM has a shot of goin 3rd or better. It helps that he is intelligent player beyond his beastliness.
January 24th, 2012 at 6:24 PM ^
mouton went 2nd round if i'm not mistaken
January 24th, 2012 at 10:23 PM ^
u right
January 24th, 2012 at 6:18 PM ^
I look for MM to play DE not Nose
January 24th, 2012 at 7:26 PM ^
Russell Lande @RUSSLANDE Ohio St. Center M. Brewster had another very bad day - He look limited athletically & got driven backwards by bull rushers over and over.
Russell Lande @RUSSLANDE Ohio State RB D. Herron did not shine today at Senior Bowl practice. He looked like a one speed runner who lacked explosiveness & speed.January 24th, 2012 at 7:25 PM ^
Russell Lande @RUSSLANDE Mich. DT M. Martin had a 2nd good day in a row. He displayed VG strength at POA on bull rush & anchor vs run blocks.
Russell Lande @RUSSLANDE Mich. DT M. Martin also showed surprising hand quickness to defeat one on one pass blocks.
January 24th, 2012 at 8:56 PM ^
...with a leather belt and electrodes. Fantastic.
January 25th, 2012 at 2:11 AM ^
Let's go conquer Gaul.
January 24th, 2012 at 11:12 PM ^
Good to hear now keep it up and you will make it this game
January 25th, 2012 at 12:46 PM ^
He has always been one of my favorites for his leadership and just plain hard work.