Mich vs Wisky Player Participation
Some noticeable absences and one player returns to knock the rust off.
Absent, Bredeson, Furbush, and probably the biggest surprise, Higdon. Mone returns for the stretch run. He is very likely to contribute more against Rutgers. He did not get cleared to play until late Weds/early Thursday depending on who you talk to. McCray and Gedeon went the whole way. Need to do a little digging as to why Furbush did't see the field. Ways and Harris have obviously been passed up by McDoom and Crawford. Watson, filled in where Clark left off.
http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/100116aab.html
October 2nd, 2016 at 2:06 PM ^
Furbush played on special teams.
October 2nd, 2016 at 2:45 PM ^
Bredeson was in there with the FG unit.
October 2nd, 2016 at 3:33 PM ^
I missed this in all that thread, but it explains it pretty clearly, and hopefully the followup goes well. I mean, it must be if he was available if needed, but if he wasn't needed, then no reason to risk anyone needlessly. He's another RB that is fun to watch and hopefully we get to see more Higdon as soon as this upcoming rivalry (so they say....no, really, they as much as say it) game on Saturday.
October 2nd, 2016 at 5:32 PM ^
Totally missed this last week.
October 2nd, 2016 at 2:07 PM ^
There's a huge error in there. It says Kareem Walker played. I saw him in street clothes during warmups, so unless they pulled some kind of magic trick, he did not play.
October 2nd, 2016 at 2:27 PM ^
I would not put it past Harbaugh to pull random dudes off the street who look a lot like certain players and have them walk around on the sidelines in street clothes just to throw off their opponents.
October 2nd, 2016 at 2:08 PM ^
Our linebacker depth is so dangerously thin. Magnus over at TTB noticed that there were no rotation among the linebackers during the Wisconsin game. At some point they will tire out and our backups may not be ready. I hope we can get Bush and Furbush more involved and go after some top linebackers in this class
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October 2nd, 2016 at 2:10 PM ^
I think with the game being a one possession game, I don't think Michigan could risk going to untested LBs. Hopefully the schedule with a bye week over the next 4 weeks will allow Michigan the opportunity to develop and play guys to build depth.
October 2nd, 2016 at 2:11 PM ^
Especially those Bye assholes we play in two weeks. Fuck those guys.
October 2nd, 2016 at 2:19 PM ^
Seems like those jerks never lose
October 2nd, 2016 at 3:40 PM ^
And have you seen all the teams they play every week? Crazy!
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October 2nd, 2016 at 2:27 PM ^
Beat Rutgers
October 2nd, 2016 at 4:03 PM ^
Furbush looked horrible last wk
October 2nd, 2016 at 2:23 PM ^
Kinda surprised Godin been starting over Hurst.
October 2nd, 2016 at 3:30 PM ^
Godin is like approaching RVB level. Quality player, not much buzz
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October 2nd, 2016 at 8:39 PM ^
I think they like to have Hurst come in fresh to rush the passer.
October 2nd, 2016 at 2:26 PM ^
Crawford only played because Harbaugh promises recruits a couple handoffs.
/s
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October 2nd, 2016 at 2:45 PM ^
Not true, Jim.
/s
October 2nd, 2016 at 3:12 PM ^
I can't believe they actually said that..
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October 2nd, 2016 at 4:25 PM ^
I can't believe GRIESE said that!! Literally blown away. He was pretty terrible at times yesterday.
October 2nd, 2016 at 4:42 PM ^
BG tries so hard not to be a homer, that at times he goes too far to the opponents' side.
October 2nd, 2016 at 8:50 PM ^
I've notice Spielman do the same.
October 3rd, 2016 at 3:35 AM ^
Or? He's just not that good of a commentator. It's ok, you can say it.
October 2nd, 2016 at 8:39 PM ^
I hope you weren't literally blown away.
October 2nd, 2016 at 2:28 PM ^
pretty sure I saw him get a tackle on special teams
October 2nd, 2016 at 2:33 PM ^
Furbush is on the list. I remember hearing his name called on a tackle
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October 2nd, 2016 at 2:31 PM ^
Not really sure I would have considered Allen a "contributor" on special teams. /s
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October 2nd, 2016 at 6:58 PM ^
Obviously he struggled on field goals, but he certainly contributed by punting well. Last time I checked punting is a special team.
October 2nd, 2016 at 2:34 PM ^
Bredeson definitely played on the FG unit. They kept showing him looking up and watching the missed FGs on Inside Michigan Football.
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October 2nd, 2016 at 5:17 PM ^
Same for Furbush at LB. Agreed they both played on ST. My fault for not being more clear in the first post.
October 2nd, 2016 at 2:43 PM ^
but making one of those FGs would have really helped in the style points...and my sanity.
October 2nd, 2016 at 2:49 PM ^
Furbush definitely had a special teams tackle.
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October 2nd, 2016 at 3:11 PM ^
Higdon isn't a surprise if you follow Sam. Supposedly banged up in practice.
October 2nd, 2016 at 6:55 PM ^
"Wisky" is not a thing. An incredibly annoying Detroit sports media thing is to add '-y' at the end of a name. Some other annoying examples - "Miggy", "trammy", and the worst ever "Kirky Gibby"
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October 2nd, 2016 at 7:41 PM ^
You're wrong
October 2nd, 2016 at 9:53 PM ^
Do know anyone from Wisconsin? Ask them.
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October 2nd, 2016 at 11:54 PM ^
Who cares if people from Wisconsin say it? If the rest of the Midwest does, then its a thing.
October 3rd, 2016 at 8:23 AM ^
If by "the rest of the midwest" you actaully mean "no one outside of the 313" then I totally agree with you!
October 3rd, 2016 at 9:31 AM ^
Minnesota fans tend to call them "Sconnie" instead, I have noticed. Face it, "Wisconsin" is one of those words that just needs a diminutive form.
And the habit of adding the "-ie" to the end of a name is mostly a Canadian thing, I think. Watch hockey on CBC some time: Gordon is "Gordie," Douglas is "Dougie," Steven is "Stevie," etc. Although your comment about Miggy is wrong: he was Miggy long before he became a Tiger.
October 5th, 2016 at 7:45 AM ^
Well I live in Northwestern Ohio surrounded by OSU and ND fans and its pretty common around here and pretty common on this board.
October 3rd, 2016 at 1:05 AM ^
I'm from Wisky.