September 22nd, 2015 at 11:27 AM ^
I agree that I'd like to see Morris redshirt.
That said, let's be honest. It's in *Harbaugh's and Michigan's* best interest for Morris to redshirt, not Morris'. Harbaugh loves intra-team competition--particularly at the QB spot--and if Morris redshirts, the competition is enhanced in the coming years. But from Morris' perspective, a redshirt does not help him, as it only prolongs his time as a backup QB.
The reality is that it is very unlikely we will ever see Morris play another meaningful snap, barring injury, in view of Rudock in '15 and the QB depth/talent in '16. I wouldn't be surprised at all if Morris eventually transfers (somewhat unfortunately, because he's a good kid).
That said, maybe Morris fully buys in, embraces the redshirt as an opportunity to gain experience and improve, and eventually surprises us...
September 22nd, 2015 at 12:08 PM ^
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September 22nd, 2015 at 2:17 PM ^
your contention that a RS doesn't benefit Morris in any way. It does because it requires him to get better to play as a starter, and it's motivation to get it done, if not here, then elsewhere with time to salvage his college career and improve that experience.
Again, he's been thrust into a variety of bad situations and become a poster boy for concussion protocols without regard for his ability to recover and improve. A RS gives him that opportunity.
And, the coach isn't saying he won't play this year. He's just trying to preserve the opportunity for Morris to lead this team in the future, if he develops into the kind of starter that many envisioned coming out of high school. He hasn't demonstrated that capability yet, either in practice or in limited appearances. And let's not forget, there were rumblings about his start a year ago against Minnesota and the decision to keep him in the game past halftime that then led to concussion disaster.
September 22nd, 2015 at 2:19 PM ^
your contention that a RS doesn't benefit Morris in any way. It does because it requires him to get better to play as a starter, and it's motivation to get it done, if not here, then elsewhere with time to salvage his college career and improve that experience.
Again, he's been thrust into a variety of bad situations and become a poster boy for concussion protocols without regard for his ability to recover and improve. A RS gives him that opportunity.
And, the coach isn't saying he won't play this year. He's just trying to preserve the opportunity for Morris to lead this team in the future, if he develops into the kind of starter that many envisioned coming out of high school. He hasn't demonstrated that capability yet, either in practice or in limited appearances. And let's not forget, there were rumblings about his start a year ago against Minnesota and the decision to keep him in the game past halftime that then led to concussion disaster.
September 22nd, 2015 at 5:01 PM ^
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September 22nd, 2015 at 11:47 AM ^
noticed theres a third glasgow in the pronunciations on the right. Anyone know if hes a brother?
We could use another glasgow
September 22nd, 2015 at 12:46 PM ^
but he's much smaller and is a RB/S.
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/college/university-michigan/wolverine…
September 22nd, 2015 at 11:49 AM ^
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September 22nd, 2015 at 2:24 PM ^
That was already the case last week.
I'm not sure "passed" is the right word anyway--I'm thinking he was always considered ahead if he was healthy enough to play.
September 22nd, 2015 at 4:53 PM ^
September 22nd, 2015 at 9:23 PM ^
I thought Isaac looked a lot better than Smith did this last game. Smith does a good job at getting the tough yards and making it difficult to tackle him. However, Smith always seems to run into the blockers and rarely finds the holes.