Shane holding his own?

Submitted by kawter on

Fogive me if this isn't relevant (as it is a tweet of an opinion of a person who knew of a friend that saw) and oh this is my first post so i get a mulligan if i shank it ..

But according to Gregg Henson the battle is going strong, and looks like Morris is leading

 

https://twitter.com/gregghenson

 

Just got word that Morris is better than Rudock, I am stunned. https://t.co/udj7uc8kko

— Gregg Henson (@GreggHenson) August 9, 2015

 

Just telling you what people WHO ARE THERE are telling me. Feel free not to follow. https://t.co/kFTtCdShel

— Gregg Henson (@GreggHenson) August 10, 2015

 

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Drenasu

August 10th, 2015 at 4:55 PM ^

I'm confused by the reasoning in this thread. Didn't MSU's current QB look hilariously bad in his first two games? Do we really think people can't improve?



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MGoUberBlue

August 10th, 2015 at 5:14 PM ^

I never thought that Shane was as bad as the criticism that mounted against him.

He has a gun of an arm and is pretty smart.  All the kid needs is playing time behind a decent line.

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WolverineHistorian

August 10th, 2015 at 7:13 PM ^

I'll admit, I've been feeling better at the thought of Ruddock being the starter over Morris but I guess that's not really fair considering the other factors involved in Shane's two games as a starter. In the Toilet Bowl game against Kansas State, he was behind (possibly) the worst O-Line in school history. The defense, which was supposed to be the strength of that squad, got torched by a mediocre KSU team, we were down double digits before you could blink twice. It's hard to put any QB in that situation. In addition, there are the rumors (which of course I can't verify) that the team didn't want to be there and their lackluster play reflected that. And honestly, after the way they lost the OSU game, it wouldn't surprise me. Last year's Minnesota game, I don't have the stomach to go back and look it over again but if I'm not mistaken, wasn't the O-Line still in train wreck mode at that point? The team, with Gardner, had already been destroyed in 2 of their 3 previous games so morale might have been low. But that's all I got for this one. Before Morris took that infamous hit, I think he had only two decent throws all game. I believe his interception was off a deflection but it was a killer. 7 of 19 for 49 yards and a pick. I'd really like to see how Morris looks under competent coaching and with a less dysfunctional supporting cast around him.

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Michigan FTW Again

August 10th, 2015 at 6:58 PM ^

Whether this is accurate or not, it's perfect timing. It has seemed as though our "QB controversy" has died down with Rudock the assumed candidate, and now our opponents have to prepare for multiple options... again. I just hope someone from Utah is following Henson... I won't hold my breath though.

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Esterhaus

August 10th, 2015 at 7:01 PM ^

I had thought this QB would be possibly number one or de minimis three by now in essentially pro scheme. I seldom hear about Speight, which interests me because Speight appeared to have been groomed since procreation to perform as QB and kid seems to have the physical tools. Since we're currently in "submarine" uber-super-dark-secret-alien-stealth mode, and the players cannot review MGoBlogs, I respectfully request that somebody out there who at least pretends to be knowledgeable please help educate me whether and if so how I have been terribly misguided concerning Speight. Perhaps I should revisit old SpaceCoyote posts or the like. Why is Speight-talk as quiet as it is? Respectfully, the kid is not at Michigan to learn rocket science or ballet.

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jeff_91121

August 10th, 2015 at 7:31 PM ^

There will be ups and downs for all the QB's, who is on top will probably change from practice to practice, at least early on in camp. It wouldn't hurt my feelings at all if Morris ends up being the starter and ends the season as the starter.  It would be great to have the possibility of continunity at the QB position for two or three years.

If Morris does end up being the guy that just leaves another pitch black mark on Hoke and his offensive coaches. Did you see what I did there?

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Jamezz23

August 10th, 2015 at 7:45 PM ^

Who ever wins the competition will get the nod, no doubt. But when real bullets start firing I still think Rudock gives us the best shot to win, especially against other good teams. I really hope Shane proves me and everyone wrong, because I know everyone would agree that Shane's arm is better and if he can figure things out I think he puts us to another level that we would never reach with Rudoch

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Rodriguesqe

August 10th, 2015 at 8:34 PM ^

I hope he wins the spot just because the "Morris will never start crowd" is the most obnoxious wing of MgoBlog.

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Jmilan

August 10th, 2015 at 8:46 PM ^

Don't give a shit who starts. Throw the ball accurately. Make way more smart decisions than poor decisions. Have a stout run game with great intermediate passing. Our defense should be tough. This should translate to a much more enjoyable football season and still keep us competitive in the win column.

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WestSider

August 10th, 2015 at 10:28 PM ^

I believe Morris is more talented, is responding to his coaching, is very highly motivated, has had a lifetime love for Michigan football, carries himself with class, and deserves far more respect than many here have given him. Whether he starts Utah or not, Morris is not a quitter, he has represented UM well as a student athlete. Some of the harsh assessments lack context, at a minimum, and others are just crap. SC and similar posts demonstrate a reasoned look at the matter. Morris will start, and he will be strong. Book it

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WorldwideTJRob

August 10th, 2015 at 11:19 PM ^

People saying Morris won't start game 1 are forgetting something...he is the only QB on the roster to have game experience against the Utes. That may bode well in his favor if he keeps this going throughout camp.



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