Taylor Lewan: Michigan Man
I know there is already a thread on his announcment, but I think a thread celebrating what appears to be a completely selfless decision on Lewan's part is needed. It just goes to show you how much character and determination he has. Truly a class act!
Thanks for showing us all what it truly means to be a Michigan Man, Taylor.
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January 9th, 2013 at 6:23 PM ^
January 9th, 2013 at 6:23 PM ^
Hoke said "Offensive line here, they stay. There's a tradition of it." Mentioned Long and Jansen and Hutchinson among others.
January 9th, 2013 at 6:36 PM ^
" Mentioned Long, Jansen and Hutchinson among others..."
Future Michigan linemen will state:
" Mentioned Long, Jansen, Hutchinson and Lewan among others..."
Lewan will take his rightful place among these Michigan legends.
Already can't wait for fall.
January 9th, 2013 at 6:23 PM ^
Never have I been so happy to be wrong,
January 9th, 2013 at 6:24 PM ^
This is pretty Kate Upton worthy. Que the gif.
January 9th, 2013 at 6:24 PM ^
Michigan Football @umichfootball
"Offensive lineman here, they stay." - Hoke
January 9th, 2013 at 6:29 PM ^
all these epic Brady quotes from today and present it to every amazing junior who is ever contemplating the pros. Can't fail, fergodsakes
January 9th, 2013 at 6:28 PM ^
I feel stupid for clicking and reading some of those comments.
January 9th, 2013 at 6:30 PM ^
that place never changes
January 9th, 2013 at 6:43 PM ^
Did anyone read the post by 277Gunson:
He is a moran, pure and simple.
He can only hurt his draft stock and body.
WOW!
It does suck for them as three guys with 3-5th round grades bolt ASAP, but Lewan and his top 10 grade stays....that burns man...Thanks Taylor
January 9th, 2013 at 6:24 PM ^
holy miracle. someone get that man 3 blonds tonight. maybe 4.
January 9th, 2013 at 6:26 PM ^
How about a redhead, brunette and a blonde
January 9th, 2013 at 6:44 PM ^
January 9th, 2013 at 6:49 PM ^
January 9th, 2013 at 6:24 PM ^
Our line is gonna be so beast next year.
January 9th, 2013 at 7:14 PM ^
January 9th, 2013 at 6:25 PM ^
I'm excited to think about the effect this decision will have on all of the young OL both what they'll learn from Lewan next year and the example it sets and what it means to play at Michigan.
January 9th, 2013 at 6:25 PM ^
January 9th, 2013 at 6:25 PM ^
...for the posbang....
January 9th, 2013 at 6:25 PM ^
...ughrgl!
January 9th, 2013 at 6:25 PM ^
Of all the blown redshirts in the Rodriguez era, thank goodness his wasn't one. Here's to a senior season unlike any other and a number one pick in 2014.
January 9th, 2013 at 6:26 PM ^
I sure hope so.
When was the last time we had a player who was projected to be drafted in the first-half of the first-round return?
Not that they're similarly-situated players, but it makes you wonder ... what if Woodson would have returned in '98?
January 9th, 2013 at 6:38 PM ^
January 9th, 2013 at 8:56 PM ^
Perhaps his RS Freshman year - he met Long on the sidelines and commeted that Long was as wide as Lewan with pads on, and that Long told him to "take care of that number".
Mission accomplished
January 9th, 2013 at 6:40 PM ^
January 9th, 2013 at 6:55 PM ^
but rather, what would it had been like if he returned? It's a purely speculative thought. I wholeheartedly agree with you. Woodson had virtually no personal motivation to return. The only argument for staying I can conjure up would be to equal Archie Griffin's repeat.
Would he have played more WR? Blitz more? It's fun to think about, IMO.
That said, this is Taylor's thread. Hooray Taylor! I'd love it if the coaches could figure out a way to get him a TD on a tackle-eligible play on senior day.
January 9th, 2013 at 6:26 PM ^
January 9th, 2013 at 6:28 PM ^
Jake Long
Coach Hoke
Michigan Tradition.
And especially, Taylor Lewan.
January 9th, 2013 at 6:27 PM ^
DANG!!! Not expected, but entirely pleasing news. I'm honored to watch you play in a Michigan uni for another year, Mr. Lewan.
January 9th, 2013 at 6:27 PM ^
Lewan knows how good this team can be this year. He's a tremendous help to that O-Line. He'll dominate this year and go top 5
January 9th, 2013 at 6:27 PM ^
January 9th, 2013 at 6:40 PM ^
Murica!
January 9th, 2013 at 6:59 PM ^
January 9th, 2013 at 6:31 PM ^
No cats, but if you look right above your post there's a ton of... never mind.
January 9th, 2013 at 6:35 PM ^
of...PUPPIES!!!!! ~Jerry Lawler voice
January 9th, 2013 at 6:28 PM ^
Not one person in this thread said "Sweet, what master's program is he enrolling in?"
Take that Mark Emmert.
January 9th, 2013 at 6:28 PM ^
January 9th, 2013 at 6:31 PM ^
Michigan Man! Speaking of Michigan Men on the OL, do we still take 6 this class?
January 9th, 2013 at 6:33 PM ^
first, hoke didn't sound surprised. He probably knew Lewan was staying and is still going after more OL. Second, anyone coming in for 2013 was going to redshirt. By the time they would have played, Lewan was going to be gone anyways. This doesn't change that. I bet we still do get that 6th OL.
January 9th, 2013 at 6:35 PM ^
Yes. I assume the coaches have known about his decision for at least a week or two, so I don't imagine things will change.
January 9th, 2013 at 6:29 PM ^
Awesome news! For some reason I had a gut feeling he would be back, but I tend to trust my head more than my gut so I wasn't optimistic (perhaps I should change that?).
Good luck to Lewan on having an awesome final year and raising his draft stock even more.
January 9th, 2013 at 6:29 PM ^
All of you that are surprised Taylor Lewan is coming back to school don't understand what it's like to me a M athlete in AA.#5thyearwhynot
January 9th, 2013 at 6:30 PM ^
Muppets! We need Muppets!
January 9th, 2013 at 6:37 PM ^
Awesome news. Muppets! Many many Muppets!
January 9th, 2013 at 6:31 PM ^
Great service to the program.
January 9th, 2013 at 6:31 PM ^
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