Post Camp Rumblings and Nuggets.

Submitted by MichiganMan14 on

We're almost there folks.  Crazy how fast the offseason can go.  I'll try to keep this short and sweet but I got some clarification to some of the rumors and performance evaluations that weve been seen suggested over the last few weeks.  

*Speight is legit and has simply done a great job.  He won the spot plain and simple.  O'korn is going to be a hell of a backup.  There is a walk-on QB that is tearing it up also. Not sure of his name...but Harbaugh has taken notice.

* Amarah Darboh is making a leap.  He has been described as a "man" out there and may challenge Jehu for top shotta in the WR stable.  Darboh's strength and hands have been setting him apart this camp.  

* The freshman recievers are the real deal.  McDoom is turning heads and will play.  Nate Johnson is more than holding his own but the jewel of them all is Kekoa.  He has been as advertised and should factor into the rotation right away.    

* Devin Asiasi is going to play and is standing out in a crowded TE group.  His size and athleticism is showing and he has big time potential.  

* There is much news in terms of Running Back.  Deveon is your starter.  Ty has had a solid camp and is the #2.  The Chris Evans hype is real and he has flashed quite a bit in camp.  He will see snaps in 3rd down situations and has a terrific knack for route running.  Higdon is finally back after a meniscus operation that shelved him for the past 2 months and a battle with mono (contracted while volunteering in nursing home in spring).  He will factor in the rotation and has hit the ground running well the last week.  Higdon is the strongest back on the team and is also likley the fastest.  There is an medical hiccup with Drake and I wont divulge how severe or minor it is at this time.   There is no positive news to report of Kareem Walker and Evans was moved to RB for a reason.  

* There is certainly a confidence with this group.  They realize that they have everything to play for this year.  They also realize that Michigan State and Ohio State are the mountains in the way.  

* Aside from Drake's issue there are no notable medical developments. Team is banged up because Harbaugh practices them like Harbaugh practices.  They are very anxious to put some actualization to the hype.  Tune in Saturday....it should be fun.

 

If any of this was redundant or not interesting I apologize.  I'm just sharing some info I've gotten the past week or so.  Go Blue!!!

Glen Masons Hot Wife

August 31st, 2016 at 12:31 AM ^

Regarding Higdon, I guess we'll find out soon enough.

 

Volunteers at a Nursing Home for the Spring... Kid sounds like a Saint.

MichiganMan14

August 31st, 2016 at 12:37 AM ^

Did well back home in Florida first week and then ran 103 temps and was held out by team doctors. Uber frustrating. Also one that note, played through an ankle sprain last year which turned into a meniscus issue that held up the fall camp until the last week or so. Football is hard and opportunity is scarce. There is opportunity once again but the Evans kid is good!

Brady Elliott

August 31st, 2016 at 12:37 AM ^

I think you meant that the OP was biased and maybe he is but I'm pretty sure he's one of the reasons Higdon got looked at by Michigan. He has a connection to Karan as well as played at FSU I believe?? I think that's the case if I remember correctly. He may b biased, but he seems to have some legit inside connections. I'm curious in what way Higdon is the strongest back on the team OP?



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MichiganMan14

August 31st, 2016 at 12:46 AM ^

My love for Karan is separate and on a mentor level as I've been with him since his freshman year at Riverview. He knows what he has to do and i don't sugarcoat with him and never have. He knew when he came here that is was going to be tough to see the field. That being said there is just so much that goes on and it's not fair or responsible to divulge all of it. I'm excited for our running back group this year... ill just leave it at that!

SD Larry

August 31st, 2016 at 12:47 AM ^

All nuggets from the sub are most interesting.  Might even hold me til Saturday.  Bummed for Drake but great news about the receiving corp and W. Speight, T. Issac, and C. Evans.  Many thanks for your great contribution at this restless time !

RobM_24

August 31st, 2016 at 12:43 AM ^

At first I was bummed that JOK didn't win the job, but then I went back and looked at Speight's Spring Game performance and felt optimistic about Wilton starting.

trueblueintexas

August 31st, 2016 at 10:45 AM ^

I watched the every snap videos from spring pracitice again after the post about Speight being the starter. I'm no guru, but I think Speight looked better than O'Korn in the spring game. Granted, that may have had a lot to do with the players on each team, but I'm not upset about Speight winning the job.

RobM_24

August 31st, 2016 at 12:46 AM ^

Also, gathering info from umbig11 ... it seems as if Braden and Hurst have injuries as well. One poster (GucciMane I think) said it's an ankle for Hurst, but umbig11 said turf toe. Not sure what's up with Braden, but apparently Onwenu might be in the mix to replace a spot in the OL.

JayMo4

August 31st, 2016 at 6:14 AM ^

Not happy about the injury of course, but pleasantly surprised Kugler has improved enough to play.  We haven't heard much good news about him since he signed.  Maybe everything is starting to click.

mgobaran

August 31st, 2016 at 9:29 AM ^

Ugh turf toe is the worst. Woodson's NFL career went on like a 3 year plateau until his fully healed. Sounds like the dumbest injury, but for whatever reason it just sticks around forever.

jabberwock

August 31st, 2016 at 9:51 AM ^

and the problem is that it's not severe enough to totally immobilize, yet severe enough to require strict care.

Hurts, but feels like just a couple day/I can still use it mostly/ type of injury that will NOT go away if you push it AT ALL.

My wife's lasted 18 months.

I'm sure docs & trainers can give better descriptions.

 

Alumnus93

August 31st, 2016 at 1:08 AM ^

can u explain higdon being strongest rb? you mean lb for lb? if not then I'm doubting it to bias

ghostofhoke

August 31st, 2016 at 1:14 AM ^

Great update, thanks for the info. I love seeing that Asiasi has impressed. I can't wait to see what he turns into by his Junior year. Gonna be a monster and seems like a great kid.

Any word on Carlo Kemp? I've got him and Asiasi as captains four or 5 years from now.



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