mgoblue.com video with Doug Nussmeier touring football facilities
A little mgoblue.com video action of Doug Nussmeier touring the facilities with a couple of player cameos from Gardner, Funchess, Ryan and what looks like Hagerup in Glick Fieldhouse. Usually Karsch finishes these sort of videos but instead we have Eli Zaret. Enjoy!
January 10th, 2014 at 8:14 PM ^
Devin still has crutches. Would be really great to have him ready for Spring Ball.
January 10th, 2014 at 8:48 PM ^
Most of the articles that I have seen since Gardner's injury came to light, or at least the extent of what it was, have him pegged as fully functional by spring practice, so hopefully that's what turns out to be the case.
As for the video, the more I see, the more I really do like about Nussmeier and the energy that he seems to have, and I like that he is eager to get started here. With each passing moment, this seems like an excellent move.
January 10th, 2014 at 9:17 PM ^
but a glimpse of his feet hint that he's wearing street shoes on both feet.
January 11th, 2014 at 9:48 AM ^
I'm pretty sure it's a boot on his left foot.
January 10th, 2014 at 8:18 PM ^
January 10th, 2014 at 8:20 PM ^
January 10th, 2014 at 8:26 PM ^
I was thinking the same thing and seems so strange to see Eli Zaret in there
January 11th, 2014 at 8:22 AM ^
and I haven't lived in Michigan for quite a number of years and Eli was the Channel 4 sports guy, I think, when I was a kid. Thought he'd have retired by now...
January 10th, 2014 at 8:32 PM ^
Care to speculate out loud? What sense do you get?
FWIW ... I like Karsch, but I think his voice is a bit harsh for the broadcast booth. It works well for those short-duration profiles, but 3 hours of it in the booth would be a stretch.
How about Brian Cook? He sounds very radio-like on the podcasts. :-)
January 10th, 2014 at 8:42 PM ^
With Karsch being the sideline/on the field part of the radio broadcast it just seems like he would be the next in line...kinda like a natural progression type deal, however, I am not sure he has any experience calling a game. It's just what came to mind when Eli showed up at the end of the video.
January 10th, 2014 at 8:51 PM ^
Michigan has not revealed Beckmann’s successor. IMG Sports will make the hire, but Beckmann has a favorite — if he had a say. “I hope they give it to (Doug) Karsch,” Beckmann said of the local radio personality who is sideline reporter for the Michigan radio broadcasts. “He knows the game inside and out. He’s passionate about it. He knows Michigan so well.
So Frank Beckmann publically stated in the article that he wants Karsch to take over for him. Karsch's absence from his regular job is....telling
January 10th, 2014 at 8:58 PM ^
Perhaps there's more to this after all.
January 10th, 2014 at 9:03 PM ^
That's interesting. Beckman knows radio, and would know how a voice would carry or not. We'll see. Whoever it is, I'll get to listen to it here in Tucson in Sirius radio. (When games aren't on TV I'll get on the motorcycle and set the satellite radio to Michigan Football and ride all over Arizona listening to the game.)
January 10th, 2014 at 8:45 PM ^
January 10th, 2014 at 8:54 PM ^
Actually I would kill to hear Brian do the color commentary. Especially with a Borges-coached game. Tee-hee
January 10th, 2014 at 10:38 PM ^
January 11th, 2014 at 4:27 PM ^
January 10th, 2014 at 8:33 PM ^
Makes sense. This ( these kinds of MGoBlue features) also happens to be an excellent use of Michigan grad Eli Zaret. I'm a big fan of what Doug Karsch has done; but Eli might acutally be better at these featurettes than Karsch. Eli Zaret, much more than Karsch, is a pretty accomplished writer and producer.
January 11th, 2014 at 9:49 AM ^
I really liked Zaret on this, he has the voice for it and it was smooth and informative.
That said, Karsch was also very good at these, but I wouldn't want to go 3 whole hours. These shorts were perfect for him.
I like them both for these types of features.
January 10th, 2014 at 8:52 PM ^
Nussmeier gets to choose his own play by play guy that fits his offense.
January 10th, 2014 at 10:38 PM ^
they dusted off Zaret for what used to be Karsch's gig. . .
January 11th, 2014 at 8:30 AM ^
and think he would be a great replacement.
January 10th, 2014 at 8:20 PM ^
January 10th, 2014 at 8:21 PM ^
who will be a head coach someday without a doubt.
January 10th, 2014 at 9:26 PM ^
January 10th, 2014 at 9:37 PM ^
If limited to just MSU/OSU/Big Ten, probably yes. But, why would he agree to that (is another question)?
January 10th, 2014 at 8:23 PM ^
Hagerup sighting.
January 10th, 2014 at 8:28 PM ^
I like him already. :-)
January 10th, 2014 at 8:46 PM ^
The man doesnt sport a Full Windsor. goes with the half. Unacceptable. Get him out of here.
January 10th, 2014 at 8:53 PM ^
He just came from Alabama. We should probably be glad he's not wearing clip on ties.
As he learns to be a Michigan Man(TM), he will learn to sport the full windsor
January 11th, 2014 at 8:31 AM ^
90% Rayon -- Very nice!
January 10th, 2014 at 9:30 PM ^
Balthus is what the big boys wear.
January 11th, 2014 at 12:24 AM ^
Are just too fat for the full. If you the tie the half right, it can look just as good.
Actually, I almost wonder if he had a four in hand...which is unacceptable.
January 10th, 2014 at 8:49 PM ^
but I think his voice is better suited to color commentary and sideline stuff than play-by-play.
January 10th, 2014 at 9:10 PM ^
Never realized we were 11 points from 11 wins. Interesting
January 10th, 2014 at 9:33 PM ^
Not quite, 11 points would turn four losses into four ties. It would take 15 points to convert four loses into four wins.
PSU 40-43 3
Neb 13-17 4
Iowa 21-24 3
OSU 41-42 1
11
January 11th, 2014 at 8:06 AM ^
January 11th, 2014 at 9:41 AM ^
PSU 40-43 (but a multiple Overtime game, so 1 point more in regulation and its is a W)
NEB 13-17 (5)
Iowa 21-24 (4)
them 41-42 (2)
So I'd argue 12 pts but who's counting.
- ][\/][ Go Blue
January 10th, 2014 at 10:42 PM ^
and a last-second Dileo slide from going 4-8. . .
January 11th, 2014 at 11:06 AM ^
and I can't find the combination of three wins which would have been losses had nine points not been scored.
January 10th, 2014 at 9:23 PM ^
January 11th, 2014 at 8:33 AM ^
for the Bless You Boys 1984 Tigers?
January 11th, 2014 at 1:30 PM ^
Loved hearing George Kell starting every broadcast with, "Thanks, Eee-la" in his wonderful Arkansas accent.
January 11th, 2014 at 4:37 PM ^
January 10th, 2014 at 9:25 PM ^
is some high strung turkey necked dude with eyes of Maize and Blue and a horn.
January 10th, 2014 at 9:38 PM ^
Different tone than Borges: it's up the coaches to give the players a platform to succeed. It just sounds different (and how a coach, especially a COLLEGE coach, is supposed to talk).
January 10th, 2014 at 9:53 PM ^
Eli Zaret?
January 10th, 2014 at 9:55 PM ^
Get ready for someone to create a Doug Nussmeier's Hot Wife account.
January 11th, 2014 at 1:21 PM ^
why LSU was not in play.
January 10th, 2014 at 9:58 PM ^
I'd like to know what was going on inside his head when he met Funchess. Actually it was probably just something like this...
