Friendly UA All-American Game reminder
For those interested in getting a glimpse of a few of our incoming freshmen, the Under Armour All-American Game will be on ESPN2 tonight (6 pm ET). Mazi Smith, Nolan Rumler, Trente Jones, and Quinten Johnson are the soon-to-be Wolverines suiting up in the game.
January 3rd, 2019 at 5:22 PM ^
I would have preferred an unfriendly reminder
January 3rd, 2019 at 5:24 PM ^
Go to hell Billy, and turn on the game!
January 3rd, 2019 at 5:53 PM ^
Damnit Billy, turn the damn game on!!
January 3rd, 2019 at 5:29 PM ^
Have a chance of everyone being on the field at the same time. Rumler and Jones (O-Linemen) are on Team Flash, and Smith and Johnson (DL and DB, respectively) are on Team Ballaholics. Not sure what colors each will be sporting.
Jersey #s, according to USA Today:
Nolan Rumler: #50
Trente Jones: #74
Mazi Smith: #36
Quinten Johnson: #31
**edit**
As pointed out below, Anthony Solomon is also playing (#40, Team Flash), so there's no chance all our guys will be on the field at the same time.
January 3rd, 2019 at 5:35 PM ^
Isn't Anthony Solomon playing too? I know Zach Charbonnet is sitting out due to a minor injury.
January 3rd, 2019 at 5:43 PM ^
Are those team names considered cool to today's youth?
January 3rd, 2019 at 5:45 PM ^
Probably not.
Have no idea how "Ballaholics" is a good idea for a team name. Deion Sanders is coaching that team, so maybe he came up with it?
January 3rd, 2019 at 6:13 PM ^
Urban Meyer is now offering a 12-step program for ballaholics. The first step is admitting you have a problem.
January 3rd, 2019 at 6:33 PM ^
Cosponsored by Zac Smith
January 3rd, 2019 at 6:51 PM ^
I believe you're thinking of Zach Smith's 12-step program for ballslingaholics. When you just can't stop having testicle hammocks delivered to your workplace.
January 3rd, 2019 at 5:34 PM ^
Anthony Solomon playing, too.
January 3rd, 2019 at 5:54 PM ^
Missed that one, thanks!
January 3rd, 2019 at 6:19 PM ^
Shocked Illinois has 3 players in this game.
January 3rd, 2019 at 6:28 PM ^
Part of me wants to say that there are indeed people that are drawn in by Lovie Smith's beard. It's really one of the few plausible explanations that come to mind.
January 3rd, 2019 at 7:02 PM ^
Less shocking if you look at their class. They have the #84 and #109 players in the 247 composite in addition to the player they picked up today.
January 3rd, 2019 at 7:22 PM ^
I'm not sure how this is less shocking
January 3rd, 2019 at 7:45 PM ^
Agreed. I’m more shocked.
January 3rd, 2019 at 8:11 PM ^
It’s less shocking that those players are in the game, it’s more shocking that they signed with Illinois to begin with.
January 3rd, 2019 at 6:20 PM ^
Anybody care to give an update on the game? Currently at a house where the person doesn’t have TV (crazy I know).
January 3rd, 2019 at 6:28 PM ^
How did you manage to sneak a cellphone into the county jail?
January 3rd, 2019 at 6:24 PM ^
White team
OLB A. Solomon #40
OG N. Rumler #50
OT T. Jones. #74
Black Team
S Q. Johnson #31
DT M. Smith #36
January 3rd, 2019 at 6:39 PM ^
I think Mazi Smith is in now, he pushed back a double team right into the backfield.
January 3rd, 2019 at 6:46 PM ^
These refs fucking suck.
missed a touchdown and now a fumble that would have been returned for a touchdown.... in the first quarter!
January 3rd, 2019 at 6:47 PM ^
Is it John O’Neil’s crew?
January 3rd, 2019 at 6:57 PM ^
Trente Jones finally in, but he got beat by that DE going to Oregon.
January 3rd, 2019 at 7:11 PM ^
He’s beating everyone haha. He’s the #1 player in the country for a reason. Quick as hell. Looks super skinny too but he’s so strong
January 3rd, 2019 at 7:46 PM ^
I’m not going to hold that against him. Sounds like Thibodeaux has been wrecking worlds all week.
January 3rd, 2019 at 8:34 PM ^
Yeah, the comparison the announcers threw out is Myles Garrett, and that's a pretty good comp.
January 3rd, 2019 at 6:59 PM ^
Anthony Solomon with a solid solo tackle.
January 3rd, 2019 at 7:01 PM ^
Keep me updated :) tried looking for someone live tweeting or a game cast, nada. Thanks NJ!
January 3rd, 2019 at 7:18 PM ^
Quinten Johnson had a nice pbu. Kid is ripped. I know Dax has gotten all the attention and rightfully so but the other safety in this class is really good as well.
January 3rd, 2019 at 7:01 PM ^
The QB going to PSU looks pretty fast, so that already is scary.
January 3rd, 2019 at 7:11 PM ^
He was once predicted to come here.
January 3rd, 2019 at 7:25 PM ^
He's had a pretty rough week in practice. Of course, we talkin bout practice
January 3rd, 2019 at 7:28 PM ^
He’s got to improve his throwing ability immensely
January 3rd, 2019 at 8:15 PM ^
Interestingly, 247 ranks him outside their top 800. He’s got some good running ability, but his passing leaves much to be desired
January 3rd, 2019 at 7:17 PM ^
Jones is huge. Rumler has no neck, just shoulder pads to helmet. Rumler needs to lose a few lbs
January 3rd, 2019 at 7:23 PM ^
I like my big uglies with no necks
January 3rd, 2019 at 7:51 PM ^
Trentae Jones looks great. He's going to be the next Taylor Lewan. Book It
January 3rd, 2019 at 8:35 PM ^
I disagree, but I'd be glad to be wrong.
January 3rd, 2019 at 7:59 PM ^
Do they not mix up the lineups? It seems like it's 1v1 string, 2v2 string, 3v3 string.
January 3rd, 2019 at 8:13 PM ^
There are no “strings.” There’s a week of practice and they play the game. They just rotate guys in and out throughout the game. Not nearly enough time to establish a depth chart
January 3rd, 2019 at 8:01 PM ^
Maybe scratch my last comment. I see Solomon out there early.
January 3rd, 2019 at 8:29 PM ^
Mazi Smith with a good run stuff. And another one.
January 3rd, 2019 at 8:32 PM ^
Edit wrong thread.