December 9th, 2012 at 9:38 PM ^
By the looks of practice devin will be starting qb for bowl game. They had denard in the backfield. All i ask borges is please pull out the whole kitchen sink in the bowl game. We have nothing to lose.
December 9th, 2012 at 9:42 PM ^
December 9th, 2012 at 9:48 PM ^
The next kitchen sink game is Indiana.
2011: Minnesota
2012: Iowa
2013: Indiana
December 9th, 2012 at 10:10 PM ^
We unleash things so that teams have to prepare for different looks, but we never actually use it in those big games.
The exception is Notre Dame, we want to get cute vs. them when they're trying to hand us points.
This is the problem, Borges is a BRILLIANT play designer. I think most people would agree that he comes up with some truly GREAT plays. However, he's a questionable play CALLER. I love our playbook, I think we may have the best offenseive playbook in the country. We just don't call the right plays at the right time a lot of the time.
December 9th, 2012 at 11:30 PM ^
Hoke might not have a headset on but I wonder if he isn't limiting what Borges can call when they game plan because he wants to play to play ball control offense to protect the defense. Of course, Hoke is beyond reproach and Borges is the only flaw with the program, I'm just saying.
December 10th, 2012 at 7:50 PM ^
I think Hoke is pretty aggressive in playcalling-- going for it on 4th down, fake field goals, etc. He's certainly not Lloyd Carr. I don't think Hoke is limited Borges at all...
December 9th, 2012 at 11:17 PM ^
December 9th, 2012 at 11:36 PM ^
Given Denard's skill set, the passing game against teams like Alabama and ND was something less than solid. If you're going to give Borges a pass for not recognizing Denard's inability to throw into NFL windows, how are you blaming him for the interior line and RB's lack of execution?
December 10th, 2012 at 2:02 AM ^
December 10th, 2012 at 6:22 AM ^
Michigan Rushing vs. UMass
| Player | ATT | YDS | AVG | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fitzgerald Toussaint | 15 | 85 | 5.7 | 1 |
| Denard Robinson | 10 | 106 | 10.6 | 1 |
| Thomas Rawls | 6 | 42 | 7.0 | 0 |
| Russell Bellomy | 5 | 8 | 1.6 | 0 |
| Justice Hayes | 3 | 19 | 6.3 | 1 |
| Vincent Smith | 3 | 20 | 6.7 | 2 |
| Dennis Norfleet | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 0 |
| Taylor Lewan | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 |
| TEAM | 43 | 294 | 6.8 | 6 |
December 10th, 2012 at 7:39 AM ^
He's right. That's not 4+. It is nearly 7. He would like us to be less good.
December 9th, 2012 at 9:44 PM ^
You take the information provided by Ft. Schembechler at face value?
May I offer you one unit of NaCl?
December 9th, 2012 at 9:42 PM ^
December 9th, 2012 at 9:47 PM ^
December 9th, 2012 at 10:11 PM ^
Coach Hoke, is that you?
December 10th, 2012 at 12:25 AM ^
December 9th, 2012 at 9:58 PM ^
December 9th, 2012 at 11:07 PM ^
I guess you forgot that he started his career having exactly the same role that he's had in the last two games while backing up Tate.
December 9th, 2012 at 11:10 PM ^
December 9th, 2012 at 9:59 PM ^
December 9th, 2012 at 10:03 PM ^
Young guys HAVE to take advantage of these practices, it's especially great because you have guys like Kovacs around to help give advice.
I'm really interested to see how the scout team guys progress.
December 9th, 2012 at 10:54 PM ^
Taylor Lewan said that the three interior lineman are also seniors!! he's leaving!
/Freak out
December 9th, 2012 at 10:59 PM ^
Fleet? Kovacs helping fleet with what? A 5'6 safety?
December 10th, 2012 at 1:32 PM ^
Also you can see a #26 on the defense on the Gallon catch...and Norfleet is the only #26 on the roster. Am I missing something?
December 10th, 2012 at 1:40 PM ^
Hopefully he was just helping him on the playbook or special teams.
December 9th, 2012 at 11:02 PM ^
Giving it "in the weightroom" and on the"practice field." Not sure how they are doing "in the community" but I'm sure they are getting ready.
December 9th, 2012 at 11:06 PM ^
Really limped on that roll out at 1:00. Hopefully his ankle wont bother him come game time.
December 10th, 2012 at 7:24 AM ^
Only saw Bellomy make one throw and it was a INT too. yikes.
Denard getting a toss sweep is nice though. I think we will see a true Percy Harvin role for Denard. Hoepfully he tears it up and gets the NFL scouts attention.
December 10th, 2012 at 11:23 AM ^
but PLEASE use him on runs when Devin is QB. Just Denard screams "just Denard".
December 9th, 2012 at 11:56 PM ^
Braden looks light on his feet for a 300+ pounder. Good to see Kovacs "coaching" younger players. Fingers crossed that in the future we see Kovacs on the sideline with a headset on.
December 10th, 2012 at 11:26 AM ^
but Rockford Brewing Company STILL hasn't opened for business.
December 10th, 2012 at 12:04 AM ^
Anyone else notice how Lewan said...
"I couldnt have won any of these awards without the three interior linemen, who are also seniors."
Was it a slip? I think he is gone, saddness...
December 10th, 2012 at 12:51 AM ^
December 10th, 2012 at 2:56 AM ^
To me it sounded like he was giving them extra respect because they are seniors, not including himself.
He said he could not have had his success without the three interior linemen--who are seniors to boot-- and their help.
December 10th, 2012 at 3:57 PM ^
Yep I thought the exact same thing, "who are also seniors," indicating he's thinking of this as his last year.
Not a surprise though, really.
December 10th, 2012 at 7:17 AM ^
Not thread worthy because it's paywalled and I can't even watch the video but Mike F (I know, I know) just tweeted a video of Derrick Green allegedly saying Michigan has the edge. We've only got a few more weeks until decisions are being made.
December 10th, 2012 at 9:35 AM ^
Looks like Gardner is still a little hobbled, hopefully he will be 100% for the bowl game.
