Chesson named team MVP + other team awards announced
From the Michigan Football Bust in Livonia-
Bo Schembechler Award (Team MVP): Jehu Chesson, RS Junior
Dr. Arthur D. Robinson Scholarship Award: Michael Jocz, TE, RS Junior
Hugh J. Rader, Jr. Memorial Award (Top lineman): Graham Glasgow, 5th Year
Richard Katcher Award (Top DL): Ryan Glasgow & Chris Wormley, RS Juniors
Roger Zatkoff Award (Top LB): Desmond Morgan, 5th Year
Robert P. Ufer Bequest: Joe Bolden, Senior
December 7th, 2015 at 8:38 PM ^
You are fast WD. Do you sit around waiting to post all day? Props bro.
December 7th, 2015 at 9:08 PM ^
live tweeting
December 7th, 2015 at 8:40 PM ^
Oh to be young...
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December 7th, 2015 at 8:43 PM ^
Harbaugh sat down, but stood back up -- tells the team to stop looking at their phones and pay attention to the speakers.
— Nick Baumgardner (@nickbaumgardner) December 8, 2015
Harbaugh talking to the seniors: "Some of you are coming back. I want you to know that. We won't take no for an answer."
— Nick Baumgardner (@nickbaumgardner) December 8, 2015
December 7th, 2015 at 10:39 PM ^
I just love that!!
December 7th, 2015 at 8:43 PM ^
Love that old school Harbaugh approach. He is our modern day Bo.
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December 7th, 2015 at 8:45 PM ^
Jake Rudock must have finished in second place. Actually surprised he didn't get it.
December 7th, 2015 at 8:48 PM ^
Or Jourdan Lewis
December 7th, 2015 at 8:55 PM ^
Another great choice. What does it say about this program that there were a lot of great candidates.
December 7th, 2015 at 9:10 PM ^
Maybe it says that the coaching has kicked up a level or two or 20.
By the way, not to take anything away from Jehu Chesson, I think he had a fabulous year. If there was an award for Most Unexpected Big Year he takes that going away. Looking forward to seeing him dominate in 2016.
December 7th, 2015 at 9:30 PM ^
Chesson exposed the media. They looked the wrong direction.
December 7th, 2015 at 8:49 PM ^
I really appreciate what Jake did for this team and he was the sentimental choice, but I can't argue with Chesson getting it.
December 7th, 2015 at 9:21 PM ^
adjusting to the ball. I can't wait to see him do that for a full season. I would choose Jake, JD and Jabril however as the guys that were critical to our season in that order.
December 7th, 2015 at 10:57 PM ^
Who is JD? I must be getting old.
Jake was very important to the team's success, but it's hard to vote for a guy who has only been with the team for a short time. I think Jehu won for his on-the-field contributions as well as the off-the-field stuff. Don't forget that Jehu was a big contributor on special teams. Jabril received notoriety for how many plays he was in, but Jehu was probably in just as many considering he was on all four special teams (punt, punt return, kick, kick return,) iirc.
December 7th, 2015 at 11:06 PM ^
J.D. is Lewis. That was his nickname in HS that he went by. He was listed as J.D. Lewis on the Cass Tech rosters.
December 7th, 2015 at 11:42 PM ^
I think Chesson's blocking and special teams play on coverage and returns probably sealed the deal. He puts in a lot of unsung work that might go unnoticed by fans, but I'm sure gets a lot of positive attention in the film room.
December 8th, 2015 at 6:35 AM ^
Chesson was not only a great player for this team, but by all accounts I've heard is a really good person and very smart. I think that put him over the top here, which I am more than OK with.
I remember at media days thinking he sounded like the kind of guy I'd want to represent this team.
December 7th, 2015 at 8:48 PM ^
to the team (and all award winners) for a successful year.
December 7th, 2015 at 8:48 PM ^
Ryan Glasgow DESERVED that award.
December 7th, 2015 at 8:50 PM ^
I love that Chesson won mvp. Not only did Jehu deserve the honor, but the confidence it will give to him will undoubtedly assist him in getting better next year.
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December 7th, 2015 at 11:02 PM ^
I think it's obvious based on this that Chesson will be named as one of the captains next season. I'm curious to see who emerges on the defensive side. Peppers seems like a likely candidate if they'll vote for a junior (soph eligibility.) A lot of times the defensive captain is a linebacker. That probably won't happen next season with the lack of a returning starter. I could see Ryan Glasgow get it (Kerridge was a walk-on who was captain this season) or J. Lewis, but I think Peppers is the favorite. I remember seeing a game this season where he led the team out from the tunnel to the banner. That's not something that a RS Frosh usually does, but he's Peppers.
December 8th, 2015 at 7:50 AM ^
I could definitely see Lewis getting the nod. I think both he and Peppers give that D a lot of its swagger. Both also play special teams, but Lewis is the guy that said he was going to break Penn State's back and then proceeded to do so on the kick return. I'd err towards JD and seniority. You don't always want to give more responsibility to your most talented player. I'd let Jabrill continue to lead by example, personally.
December 7th, 2015 at 8:54 PM ^
Chesson will be the first WR to win the Team MVP and return the next year since Anthony Carter when he won the award as a sophomore in 1980.
December 7th, 2015 at 9:08 PM ^
How in the world do people downvote you for that???
WD is like the Cy Young of MGoBlog. He probably has the most upvotes but he also has the most down votes.
December 7th, 2015 at 9:31 PM ^
gonna hate.
December 7th, 2015 at 9:32 PM ^
People like to hate on a winner.
December 7th, 2015 at 9:33 PM ^
People down vote everything he posts because ... well ... people are, in general, assholes.
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December 7th, 2015 at 9:57 PM ^
Could provide free Kate Upton BJ's for every interested MGoBlogger and there would still be people that downvoted him.
December 7th, 2015 at 10:06 PM ^
Who's BJ?
/s
December 7th, 2015 at 11:25 PM ^
I think a test run of this theory is in order.
December 8th, 2015 at 1:37 AM ^
My girlfriend saw me upvote that and got mad. Looks like I have to down vote WD now.
December 7th, 2015 at 10:05 PM ^
Even I upvoted him on this thread. I don't see a reason to neg this.
Damn commies.
December 7th, 2015 at 9:26 PM ^
Hmm, I swear Tai Streets won it one year ('98?).
EDIT: Missed the "return the next year" part.
December 7th, 2015 at 8:55 PM ^
Is the Ufer Bequest for the player who takes the most awful persuit angles?
December 7th, 2015 at 8:56 PM ^
Yes, but you must love Michigan while doing so.
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December 8th, 2015 at 3:58 AM ^
"In fond memory of Bob, this scholarship is awarded to the senior football player who demonstrates the most enthusiasm and love for U-M."
http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/050609aab.html
December 7th, 2015 at 8:55 PM ^
Glasgows >>>>>> Borens
December 7th, 2015 at 8:57 PM ^
so who on the team should get the MGoBlog MVP award? I vote for Jabrill Peppers.
December 7th, 2015 at 8:59 PM ^
Rudock. Don't even want to think about what would've happened this year had we not had him.
December 7th, 2015 at 9:15 PM ^
No brainer. He might not have been the best player on the team, but no question he's the most valuable.
December 7th, 2015 at 9:39 PM ^
Surprised he wasn't the MVP. My thought is the staff wanted to reward a player that comitted to Michigan and has been with the program longer...
December 8th, 2015 at 9:18 AM ^
He's without question the most valuable. That said, most teams (college and pro) would suffer severely if you took away their starting QB. Nature of the position.
In other words, a guy shouldn't be MVP just because there's nobody behind him. It's not the other players' fault that their positions are better stacked.
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December 7th, 2015 at 8:59 PM ^
Lewis or Glasgow would be my choice, with Rudock and Chesson also in front of Jabril. He'll get his mvp in time though, no doubt.
December 7th, 2015 at 9:02 PM ^
How Chesson earned that award. That kid stepped up his game every chance he got. Darboh had these amazing practices and Chesson just worked at becoming more about possession and more 'under the radar' Chesson emerged as that 'deep threat' late in the year along with if you threw it beat him, he was catching it... When you needed it. I love the kid!
December 7th, 2015 at 9:04 PM ^
Near* not beat.
December 7th, 2015 at 9:27 PM ^
Incredibly, through the first four games of the season Chesson had just seven catches and no receiving touchdowns. His in-season improvement was amazing.
December 7th, 2015 at 9:26 PM ^
Very few players can match his wheels!!!
December 7th, 2015 at 9:03 PM ^
I love the choice of Chesson as MVP. Would've been happy with Rudock, Lewis or either Glasgow too, but appreciate the contributions Chesson made, especially in some of the often under-appreciated ways like blocking and special teams coverage.
December 7th, 2015 at 9:06 PM ^
I want Butt, Chesson and Darboh back next year. That is the best trio in college football.