Spring Game to be at 6pm; Gentry to TE full-time, Khalid Hill at FB
At Harbaugh's signing earlier at MDen, he said the spring game would be played at 6pm on Friday, April 1st. I realize I already created a thread on the spring game being April 1 but the time was not announced yet and that is a pretty key detail for a Friday game.
https://twitter.com/nickbaumgardner/status/700782377858158592
EDIT: also appears he's having a presser now.
Khalid Hill is going to work at fullback. Zach Gentry will stay at TE
— Nick Baumgardner (@nickbaumgardner) February 19, 2016
Harbaugh said Mason Cole will get work at center right away when spring starts. Peppers is full go.
— Nick Baumgardner (@nickbaumgardner) February 19, 2016
Harbaugh says all the early enrollees are doing well. He singled out Carlo Kemp: 'He looks like he's been here for years.'
— Nick Baumgardner (@nickbaumgardner) February 19, 2016
February 19th, 2016 at 5:57 PM ^
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February 20th, 2016 at 12:25 AM ^
the UTL games have had a pretty big draw. I can't recall if anyone committed on the spot, but it seemed like a big deal at the time.
OSU and bama have huge spring games, and you're right, I've never heard of anyone quoting that as a big deal.
February 19th, 2016 at 6:18 PM ^
Who is "trying to prevent people from coming"? Seriously. Who?
This has never been a significant draw for Michigan fans. Doesn't matter when you have it.
February 19th, 2016 at 5:56 PM ^
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February 19th, 2016 at 6:03 PM ^
Good point... but I have a feeling that the actual athletic department cares about spring game attendance. And that half the reason for trying a night game for the Spring Game was to make it a better atmosphere in hopes of sparking attendance. It also has some importance from a recruiting aspect since it's usually a pretty big recruiting event.
Or maybe it's actually just because Harbaugh wanted the game on Bo's birthday. I actually wouldn't be surprised if they used that factoid to help advertise the game itself.
February 19th, 2016 at 5:42 PM ^
We are gathered here today today to witnes the union of wolverinne devotee and negative nancy in holy matrimony.
February 19th, 2016 at 8:29 PM ^
You think the attendance will be down because it's at 6pm on a Friday??? I'd like to go on the record now and say the attendance will be more than anything I've seen in 10 years of spring games.
February 20th, 2016 at 12:28 AM ^
well, that has nothing to do with it being a friday. if it is the biggest in 10 years, its because of the state of the program (rocket ship to the moon, all aboard)!
it could be on a tuesday and beat attendence of 5 of the last 10 years, at least in terms of fan interest (or apathy, due to the record of the lasit 7 years, minus last year and the sugar bowl year)
February 19th, 2016 at 11:46 PM ^
Who'll be competing in the B1G championship team finals at 7:00 pm in Columbus (YTC). Yes, they're in a rebuilding year (with lots of talented freshmen who are getting better every week), but they won't be able to watch the spring game should they choose to.
February 20th, 2016 at 8:02 AM ^
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February 19th, 2016 at 5:50 PM ^
Where are people's priorities? Take off half a day of work and go to the game!
February 19th, 2016 at 6:19 PM ^
Take off a half a day of work and go to the practice!
February 20th, 2016 at 12:38 AM ^
if only I were unemployed. damned this Michigan degree!
/S
February 19th, 2016 at 5:50 PM ^
Where are people's priorities? Take off half a day of work and go to the game!
February 20th, 2016 at 12:01 AM ^
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February 19th, 2016 at 4:49 PM ^
the weekend! Wish I could be there.
February 19th, 2016 at 4:51 PM ^
February 19th, 2016 at 4:54 PM ^
thanks for your input.
February 19th, 2016 at 5:05 PM ^
If you're anything like me you're overdue for a checkup/physical.
Get an appointment with your doctor to have one on 4/1, take half a day off of work for the doctor's appointment, then go to the spring practice.
February 19th, 2016 at 5:31 PM ^
One can always turn a negative into a positive if they try hard enough. Maybe even tell your boss you are "volunteering" for a good cause. Go volunteer...and then go to game! Nothing wrong with that!
Is there anyone here who's not excited about Jim Harbaugh and every team he fields at UM?? If so...I don't believe u.
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February 19th, 2016 at 5:27 PM ^
how many do you have and where are they?
February 19th, 2016 at 6:15 PM ^
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February 19th, 2016 at 4:52 PM ^
My only issue is that as someone living in the GR area there's no way for me to go to the spring game this year. The Saturday noon starts were great for that.
February 19th, 2016 at 5:07 PM ^
But there is definitely a way. Take the day off.
February 19th, 2016 at 5:12 PM ^
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February 19th, 2016 at 5:18 PM ^
Save Ferris!
February 19th, 2016 at 5:58 PM ^
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February 19th, 2016 at 5:29 PM ^
I've been to most spring games and students never really show up. 2009 (Rich Rod's 2nd season) was the largest student crowd that I can remember.
February 19th, 2016 at 4:54 PM ^
This is a pretty terrible idea.
February 19th, 2016 at 4:58 PM ^
I can't wait to go to the game, my son is coming back from college and we are going together.
February 19th, 2016 at 6:07 PM ^
Ha. Back to back comments...
"Terrible idea." "Fantastic idea."
And both with solid upvotes. Sounds controversial.
I have no opinion since I'm stuck in Oklahoma. I will watch on TV regardless. Although it is possible I will be planning a day of fishing that Saturday, so maybe I will have an opinion. Too early to tell for me.
February 19th, 2016 at 5:00 PM ^
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February 19th, 2016 at 6:59 PM ^
You mean ESPN?
February 20th, 2016 at 7:58 AM ^
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February 19th, 2016 at 5:02 PM ^
I have no idea about anywhere else, but over here in my part of West Michigan, Friday April 1 is the first day of spring break for the kids. They actually have that day off, so it would be pretty easy to drive over, take in the game and head a little further on down the line toward someplace warm.
February 19th, 2016 at 5:10 PM ^
Chesson should be at 100% by the time the season starts, right? Also, is Chesson going to play in the spring game?
February 19th, 2016 at 5:30 PM ^
February 19th, 2016 at 5:10 PM ^
As long as Gentry and Hill are cool with this let's roll. Gentry could be a great tight end. The potential is there.
February 19th, 2016 at 5:20 PM ^
I hadn't thought of this before, but the move from QB to TE under Harbaugh might be easier than under another coach. If Jim Harbaugh - with his history of developing QBs and TEs - tells you that you're better-suited to play TE, I think you're more prone to listen to him than, say, Brady Hoke.
I'm not knocking Hoke here, but he's a DL guy. With Harbaugh's unique expertise in the two positions, it gives additional credibility to the suggested move.
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February 19th, 2016 at 5:40 PM ^
Oh I'm gonna go. It just sucks for people who have actual important jobs and can't take off work for it.
February 19th, 2016 at 5:59 PM ^
You can't make everyone happy. Get over it.
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February 19th, 2016 at 6:03 PM ^
ICYMI, the number of people who have to work during weekdays vs. those who have to work 7 days a week are rather different by comparison.