LSAClassOf2000

June 7th, 2016 at 12:34 PM ^

The guideline on this traditionally has been to at least find a balance between quoting the material and allowing the author the opportunity to get some revneue, or rather, enough to get an honest discussion going. In the past, we've had people paste entire paywalled articles into the reply box here, and that is a no-no since it is, well, stealing in a way. Someone posted the Michigan portion below, which is probably all most people here wanted anyway, and we'll probably leave it at that - if someone wants to summarize for other teams, they are welcome.

ghostofhoke

June 7th, 2016 at 12:55 PM ^

I think the rule should be that unless the OP posts all the content themselves then ignorance is bliss. I mean, the mods can't be expected to control this rowdy horde with some fancy moderation tools can they?? Who could stop people down the thread posting the content?? If they paid for it, it's probably theirs to do with it as they wish right?

Can I get someone to second this new bylaw?

reshp1

June 7th, 2016 at 1:02 PM ^

The guideline I've heard before and think makes sense is that the content, i.e. the actual copy, is priviledged/protected, but the general information is not. So you shouldn't copy/paste more than a snippet, but you can summarize the information contained in the articles. Posting a link back to the source would be considered good practice too.

schreibee

June 7th, 2016 at 1:34 PM ^

And Thank You, Mod of all Mods, for agreeing with exactly what I said.

But I have a question:

If ESPN Insider is already a pay service, then how can it's author make "more" revenue by withholding the info?

I'm sure not signing up and giving them any money, whether that article was merely mentioned, summariazed or completely pasted. 

BoFan

June 7th, 2016 at 1:23 PM ^

If I owned a content site I would agree. But then this is ESPN. Hmm and who is ESPN. Let's see.

ESPN payed exorbitant fees and bid up the rights to nearly all live sports content over the years. This was content that used to be free on ABC, NBC, CBS. Then they increased their carriage fees on cable by double digits every year for the last 20 years while requiring carriage on the basic tier. This forced cable rates from $20 to over $60. And now we have to pay $60 for content that used to be free.

Screw em.

I support this OP.

Rumsey

June 7th, 2016 at 12:19 PM ^

The Wolverines averaged almost half a yard more per play (from 5.3 to 5.7) in 2015 than they did the prior year. Coach, can you talk about the improved offensive line?

"This coaching staff knows how to mask things. It's a lot more double-team, a lot more movement, a lot more point-of-attack doubles and down blocks. They're a team that embraces the 4- and 5-yard play, and not a lot of people in college football do that anymore." -- Big Ten defensive coach

Do-it-all Jabrill Peppers and All-America CB Jourdan Lewis led the nation's stingiest secondary in 2015: 5.4 ypa, No. 1 in the FBS. Even after moving to strongside linebacker, Peppers should still factor in pass coverage. Coach, can you talk about how to attack Peppers?

"I would go and make him cover. When he just plays in the run game and downhill, he's going to make plays. He can cover a little bit, but you can get some separation." -- Big Ten offensive coach

UM lost all three linebackers from 2015, but the new guys will get help from a deep D-line. DT Ryan Glasgow will be fully healed from November shoulder surgery, and NT Bryan Mone is already back from a broken ankle in August. Add DEs Chris Wormley and Taco Charlton (12 total sacks) and UM might have the top DL anywhere. Coach, can you talk about the front seven?

"I thought the weakest part of their D last year was their linebackers. But with the guys they have up front, if they're healthy, you can get away with whatever at linebacker." -- Big Ten offensive coach

Tuebor

June 7th, 2016 at 12:39 PM ^

With Peppers that sounds a bit like the Jordan rules, ie. he is great going to his left and unstoppable going to his right so make him go left.  For Peppers it would be, he can cover a bit but he makes plays in the run game and blitzing so make him cover.

Ziff72

June 7th, 2016 at 12:45 PM ^

This seems pretty spot on.   The coaches they talked to sound like they are not big fans of Michigan so it is tuned down, but pretty spot on.  

Spin it a little different way and it's exactly what we're hoping for.....

"Peppers is a beast, no way to run on him or throw to the edges, only chance you have is to force him to cover downfield and hope he didn't improve that in the offseason or everyones screwed" 

 

"Best dline I've ever seen, you could have 2 grandmas playing linebacker and shut out half the Big Ten."

 

schreibee

June 7th, 2016 at 4:07 PM ^

Wait, you're saying there're coaches in the B1G they could've talked to that are big Michigan fans?!  Aside from our own...

My impression of Harbaugh is he wouldn't even participate in these blind polls. What's in it for Michigan, how does his answering these questions help our team get better?

Michigan4Life

June 7th, 2016 at 1:23 PM ^

Peppers struggled when asked to cover one on one against WRs. The best example is Peppers trying to cover Utah's slot WR, Covey in space. Covey broke free a few times against Jabrill in space.

Defensive coaches smartly limited his coverage responsibilties to covering TEs/RBs.  Jabrill plays more like a in the box S or hybrid LB than a CB anyway.

schreibee

June 7th, 2016 at 2:10 PM ^

Well since an Appy St scrub rolled Jabrill's leg on his very first snap of college football, that Utah game could be considered his first ever healthy game in college, with a new D staff and a new system.

And since, as you say, they utilized him better after that game, playing to his strengths and away from his possible shortcomings, my question would be how are these other coaches going to get him doing what they want him to do, rather than what Don Brown, Greg Mattison and Jim Harbaugh want him to do?

Coyote? Anyone?

Double-D

June 7th, 2016 at 7:58 PM ^

Season in what would be his 2nd or 3rd game of his career? I am sure you will see improvement in his coverage with his speed and instincts.

Just look at how Don Brown's dudes in that position have produced. Peppers is a far superior football athlete than anyone he has ever played at they position.

Add in the fact that QBs are going to be shitting their pants and running for their lives..... It's going to be so fucking fun to watch.

cargo

June 7th, 2016 at 12:18 PM ^

About Michigan:

 

"This coaching staff knows how to mask things. It's a lot more double-team, a lot more movement, a lot more point-of-attack doubles and down blocks. They're a team that embraces the 4- and 5-yard play, and not a lot of people in college football do that anymore." -- Big Ten defensive coach

 

How to attack Peppers:

"I would go and make him cover. When he just plays in the run game and downhill, he's going to make plays. He can cover a little bit, but you can get some separation." -- Big Ten offensive coach

 

"I thought the weakest part of their D last year was their linebackers. But with the guys they have up front, if they're healthy, you can get away with whatever at linebacker." -- Big Ten offensive coach

NRK

June 7th, 2016 at 12:31 PM ^

Really not missing much behind that paywall.

Summary of other coaches very short summaries: Our D-Line is good, LBs aren't great, Peppers is good at run but only avg in coverage, Harbaugh offense helps mask any deficiencies.

schreibee

June 7th, 2016 at 12:34 PM ^

Ok, this is the perfect time and place to relate this anecdote:

Couple years ago I was referred by my primary to a specialist of something or other, I honestly don't even recall. After about 15 minutes of asking the usual medical history questions, he began to make some entries into his laptop, during which time I surveilled the office and his CV.

After I saw where he received his medical degree, I stood suddenly and said, "I'm afraid there's been some kind of mistake - I thought I'd been referred to a Dr of Human Medicine, not a Vet!!"

Without batting an eye or looking up from his screen, he sighed and said, "You must've gone to Michigan..."

Beware osu veterinarians posing as doctors of human medicine!