Who is your favorite UM player of all-time?

Submitted by Jevy on July 13th, 2015 at 5:12 PM

It's kind of a slow and boring day today, so I figured this would be a fun topic. My earliest memories of UM football is around 2000 so I think my guy is Chris Perry, the guy just did everything in my opinion! This is my first post and sometimes I see people get killed for certain posts and I have no idea why haha I hope if this thread isn't appropriate that you guys will take it easy on me and give me some good feedback on why it isn't good and what I can do to improve my MGoBoard skills. Lol Go Blue!

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Mr. Tyslenko

July 13th, 2015 at 5:12 PM ^

Always was a huge Marlin Jackson fan!

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Jevy

July 13th, 2015 at 5:16 PM ^

I always liked Marlin Jackosn too. The guy was awesome on and off the field. Loved his interception against the Pats in the AFC Championship game. I ran in my moms room yelling at her telling her about it and how great he was at UM....she didn't seem to care. Lol

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bgoblue02

July 13th, 2015 at 5:22 PM ^

but I remember one time the refs were huddling on a call he walked over and started given one of the refs a shoulder massage

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Papa Perk

July 13th, 2015 at 5:27 PM ^

I remember when he was going for the PBU record the crowd at the Big House would be on the edge of their seat every time the opposition threw his way... which wasn't very often!

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4EverBlueGirl

July 13th, 2015 at 5:41 PM ^

I still am mad at Shahin Farokhrany for claiming Marlin hit him with a bottle. It took six years, but at least Marlin cleared his name and recouped some cash.

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Jason80

July 14th, 2015 at 7:48 PM ^

Were you the guy yelling "Where's Tito?"everyone the PA would announce his name?

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Padog

July 13th, 2015 at 5:13 PM ^

Nik Stauskas

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JoeyFootball19

July 13th, 2015 at 5:13 PM ^

Chuck Woodson #2 no brainer. The reason I wore #2 throughout my sports career.

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evenyoubrutus

July 13th, 2015 at 5:14 PM ^

But who's #1?!

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Anchew

July 13th, 2015 at 5:16 PM ^

Chuck....Everything about the guy is ][V][

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TheDirtyD

July 13th, 2015 at 5:25 PM ^

Um without a doubt Braylon is my #2 marlin Jackson is #3

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rob f

July 13th, 2015 at 11:20 PM ^

Anthony Carter

...is my #1, followed closely by CW

TBHR’s 5 Michigan Moments: #3 Charles Woodson’s One-Handed ... .

These 3 QB's round out my top 5 favorites:

Denard's Final Stride for the Heisman

Honorable mention to David Baas (he humorously accepted a "lets race up the steps" challenge by my young son after a game over a dozen years ago);

and James Hall (he spotted my then 3-year-old son picking up his helmet after the '98 Spring Game, as we walked around taking pictures. Hall then hoisted my son up on his shoulder pads, as he still wore Hall's helmet, I have a couple of great pictures I'll have to post here someday.)

Also Mark Messner. I met him thru a friend years ago when he was in town for a "donkey basketball" game vs. the local high school teachers. He was gracious enough to talk for several minutes to my buddy and to me, a complete stranger.

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justingoblue

July 13th, 2015 at 5:14 PM ^

Sixteen on the field, number one in my heart. Denard Robinson.

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East German Judge

July 13th, 2015 at 6:25 PM ^

Obligatory - I truly love this video and Denard....

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DonAZ

July 13th, 2015 at 5:15 PM ^

Rob Lytle.

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Jevy

July 13th, 2015 at 5:17 PM ^

Have you read his sons book about him yet? I've been putting off buying it because I'm broke atm

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YakAttack

July 13th, 2015 at 5:15 PM ^

and Austin Hatch.

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4EverBlueGirl

July 13th, 2015 at 5:18 PM ^

James Joseph Harbaugh.

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Tater

July 13th, 2015 at 5:25 PM ^

Due to coming back as the head coach, I would say Harbaugh, too. But if it was just during the time they played at Michigan, my favorite was Rick Leach.

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BornSinner

July 13th, 2015 at 6:21 PM ^

Hands down Denard for me personally. Dude was a shining star during my time at Michigan especially after Martin and Graham graduated/got drafted.

I'll never forget him running over the Irish at their house.

Dread the dreads!

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East German Judge

July 13th, 2015 at 6:28 PM ^

How the fuck did you get downvoted with this post, must be an irish troll.

To hell with notre dame and their fucking trolls.

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ShadowStorm33

July 13th, 2015 at 5:16 PM ^

Watching that '97 season was a magical experience...

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wigeon

July 13th, 2015 at 5:16 PM ^

Glen Steele

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HateSparty

July 13th, 2015 at 6:18 PM ^

From this pick I would think you would also change your own oil, chop your wood to heat your house and built the house you live in by yourself. Glen was a trench warrior.

Excellent pick.

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1.21 Jigawatts

July 13th, 2015 at 5:17 PM ^

Tie between Woodson and Wheatley.

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benjamint1024

July 13th, 2015 at 5:18 PM ^

Was once Woodson. But is now Harbaugh. It would become a tie of Woodson came back to coach.

Anything could happen any time either of them were on the field.

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We'll be Champions

July 13th, 2015 at 5:18 PM ^

I didn't see many of the all time greats since I'm only 14 years old but I'd have to say that of all the players I've seen, Denard is my favorite

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CRISPed in the DIAG

July 13th, 2015 at 5:21 PM ^

Charles Woodson was the best player in college football and single handedly helped us with the MNC.

Denard Robinson makes me blush at the mere thought of his smile.

I can't decide.

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Dawkins

July 13th, 2015 at 5:19 PM ^

Desmond.

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The Baughz

July 13th, 2015 at 5:20 PM ^

Charles Woodson aka THE GOAT!

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Gustavo Fring

July 13th, 2015 at 5:21 PM ^

When he hit the shot...yeah nothing has topped that in my career as a sports fan. Maybe that's sad, but that was a moment I'll tell my grandkids about.

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gustave ferbert

July 13th, 2015 at 7:25 PM ^

that I still lament. That shit wasn't a foul. . .

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Franz Schubert

July 13th, 2015 at 5:22 PM ^

Every snap felt like Wheatley might go the distance.

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6tyrone6

July 13th, 2015 at 10:11 PM ^

1. Wheatley

2 AC

3Woodson

4 Howard

5. Leroy Hoard I liked that guy because if you needed a yard he would run thru all 11 to get that yard.

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gustave ferbert

July 14th, 2015 at 9:57 AM ^

where he almost willed us to victory? Especially in the second half against probably the best Penn State team that Michigan will ever see.

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Ronnie Kaye

July 13th, 2015 at 5:27 PM ^

Football: Charles Woodson

Basketball: Jalen Rose (very close call over Trey Burke)

Both these guys were not just great players but seemed to emit an energy that gave their teammates a swagger that they would win because they had Woodson/Rose on their side.

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joby1only

July 13th, 2015 at 5:23 PM ^

He was a beast. I remember getting The Wolverine newspaper back then. One issue was captioned "Super Six" and that was the reason my little brother was always #6 in sports.

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OaklandInPlay

July 13th, 2015 at 5:23 PM ^

Manningham.

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Go Blue 1984

July 13th, 2015 at 5:24 PM ^

Edwards hands down! First game I took my wife to was the 3ot game against little brother when he went off!

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Jevy

July 13th, 2015 at 5:26 PM ^

I was 12 years old at Dave and Busters watching it on the tv pissed I wasn't at home lol

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Go Blue 1984

July 13th, 2015 at 5:35 PM ^

sad because the stadium was maybe half full only for the comeback. Most people left and thought it was over.

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beerleaguestar21

July 13th, 2015 at 5:26 PM ^

Tyrone Wheatley

John Madden- loved his work ethic and plus ended up playing for the New Jersey Devils helped too

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24jason

July 13th, 2015 at 5:26 PM ^

but Mike Hart is close

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VauntedD

July 13th, 2015 at 5:27 PM ^

The best athlete ever to wear the maize and blue.

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oldblue

July 13th, 2015 at 5:27 PM ^

He could do anything... and he was nice to me when I was 5

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Wolverine4545

July 13th, 2015 at 5:27 PM ^

Jake Long.

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TrppWlbrnID

July 13th, 2015 at 5:28 PM ^

^^^

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goblue12820

July 13th, 2015 at 5:29 PM ^

Football: Woodson

Basketball: Burke

Hockey: Morrison

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maizenblueCW2

July 13th, 2015 at 5:30 PM ^

Also because he was THE MAN when I was really getting into UM football. 51 carries, legendary. I actually ran him at a Michigan bar in LA where we were both watching the 2013 MSU game, and in spite of that disappointment occurring in front of us, I spoke to him for around 30 minutes. Just an lovely guy.

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JHendo

July 13th, 2015 at 5:30 PM ^

Mike Hart, without hesitation. He was so good, and never ever gave up, and he came along with the cocky attitude he could back up. He wasn't the best U of M player in my lifetime, but man did I love watching him individually more than any other, and it's plays like this that explain why.

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