Camp update from Sam Webb

Submitted by Bodogblog on

Pretty good stuff, as always. 

From his "Inside the Sub" series, this one is free.  

If Ulizio has really inserted himself into the mix at RT, that is outstanding news.  Would mean at least another viable contender (and depth) at that spot.  CB race is going to be so interesting, but as a poster in another thread mentioned, Metellus locking down the other safety spot has to be one of the best developments this spring/fall.  Funny I don't think I've heard Glasgow's name once during this camp, after so much visibility in the spring. 

In the comments there's a minor panic about a Hurst injury, but it seems to have been talked down. 

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clarkiefromcanada

August 19th, 2017 at 7:46 PM ^

What an f'n train wreck. Whenever a poster refers to MGo poster hive mind as "you guys" you know things gonna go for shit for that guy. As an aside, the whole argument is pretty straw man. None of us know if any of the RT are good.

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1464

August 19th, 2017 at 10:08 PM ^

Right. I... uhh... disagree with his delivery, but I do share his concern about the OL. I don't see how trying out an under the radar guy a few weeks before the opener in Dallas against an SEC team is encouraging, regardless of context. I am just going to be a little more cordial about it. You stupid moron loser bitches.

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Bodogblog

August 19th, 2017 at 10:45 PM ^

Sam talks about not reading too much into the "who's running with the 1's" for the CB competition. I'd apply that same logic here. I doubt Ulizio wins the job, but the fact that he's done enough to get some time with the first unit is encouraging. If he does win, he's better than JBB and Runyan. Which is a good thing. We don't really know anything about any of these guys, so.it's really just math: three guys at the spot instead of two.

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BuckNekked

August 20th, 2017 at 11:41 AM ^

I think  'trying out an under the radar guy' is a mischaracterization and a disservice to Ulizio. I highly doubt Harbaugh is throwing shit against the wall to see what sticks. I think it far more likely that Ulizio has improved and his play through the fall warrants some run with the 1s. In camp everyone moves around. It helps build chemistry with teammates if you are needed to step in midseason as an injury replacement.

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Lou MacAdoo

August 19th, 2017 at 11:52 PM ^

Ha! Thanks for remembering and for the tips. We fogged the whole area around our cabin with permethrin and haven't had a problem since. We still spray our clothes, hats, and shoes with it, but never had to put down the PVC nests. We'll see what happens next spring though. That seems to be when they're most prevalent.

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somewittyname

August 19th, 2017 at 7:04 PM ^

I'm just always amused by the extent people on this board will go to attempt to rationalize any tidbit as positive when the it's glaringly obvious that the most likely scenario is simply not the ideal one.

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somewittyname

August 19th, 2017 at 7:11 PM ^

Go ahead, make up my arguments for me. Clearly I said the sky is falling and the season is doomed. So sorry for being slightly concerned about the right side of the line. And why would I should I be? Just because a true frosh is pushing for a spot at RG while the presumed leader for RT is a guy who got yanked from the line last year after we lost Newsome? Mercy me, what was I thinking?

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turtleboy

August 19th, 2017 at 7:48 PM ^

o.O You okay, man? You seem really worked up about this, but this isn't a big deal in the slightest, and you've been around the blog a long time. What the balls is going on? Meh, it's Saturday, I'm drinking, you probably are too. To at least address your point, I think Ulizio, or any other player, at any position, being good enough to earn starting reps is good news because it means potential depth at that position, but that's just me. Cheers

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somewittyname

August 19th, 2017 at 7:57 PM ^

I don't take stuff like this personally. I love arguing. I know I have been snarky about it because yes I'm having some beers while I brew, but I wouldn't defend myself if I didn't think my concern for RT (and for RG for that matter) was unfounded. I roll my eyes at anyone thinking RT looks anything but a scary spot for this team.

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Quailman

August 19th, 2017 at 9:43 PM ^

You have a weird fascination with everyone's user names. Sick burn though, bro. 

Doug never said that, Quailman did.

That quote doesn't make sense in this context, as I'm not the one trying (and failing) to be witty.

 

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somewittyname

August 20th, 2017 at 2:26 AM ^

I just wanted to say that I think your comment here is the worst I've seen all night. Was just skimming them before bed and this one struck me as particularly embarrassing. Probably mostly due to your avatar and what not.

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ATC

August 19th, 2017 at 8:50 PM ^

Although disagreement remains regarding Mr. Ulizio, I suspect common ground could be shared regarding other urgent matters... lead the fight to legalize home distilling. Put your love for argument to good use towards a worthy and noble cause and position yourself at the tip of the spear.

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1VaBlue1

August 19th, 2017 at 8:39 PM ^

Nobody said it wasn't scary, and nobody - in the several months since Spring camp - has said RT is a position of strenght.  But, unlike you, everybody is willing to see a possible depth situation as a good thing.  You've chosen to take the other route, and you're blaming us for that.  Whatever, man...  You must be fun at parties.

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Quailman

August 19th, 2017 at 8:37 PM ^

You asked a question, wanting an answer, and got one. You don't have to like it or agree with it, but don't go complaining about something you started and try not to be such a jabroni about everything. 

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GRMaizenBlue

August 21st, 2017 at 9:34 AM ^

of being part of a fan based forum? You get a chance to discuss all of the details with people who also cant get enough Michigan football. If thats a problem for you get the hell off of here and just read the headlines in the freep like everyone else.

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somewittyname

August 19th, 2017 at 7:34 PM ^

Sorry I should have said convincing not coherent. You made a coherent argument in that you equate Harbaugh having sucess with lowly rated recruits at Stanford with Ulizio vying for a starter at RT as a positive. Dubious? To me, yes. Pretty poor argument.

Let's put it this way, no objective observer looking at our RT situation would say, hey, great sign that Ulizio is pushing JBB and Runyan. It's literally simple as that and it takes cognitive dissonant arguments to find a positive there.

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Stringer Bell

August 19th, 2017 at 7:52 PM ^

I mean, your point about our RT situation being a complete question mark is true, and you're right to be concerned about it until proven otherwise.  But then you completely dismissed Ulizio because of his recruiting profile, and then dismissed Harbaugh/Drevno/Frey's history of unearthing next level offensive linemen from the 2 and 3 star pile, which isn't fair IMO.  The word is that Runyan has, at the least, looked serviceable, so if he's getting pushed by JBB and Ulizio then it very well could be a good thing.

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somewittyname

August 19th, 2017 at 8:03 PM ^

I dismissed him because this was already a questionable race that we thought was two-headed and now we are throwing a third horse in the race and that's somehow a good sign? Commmmme on. Good lord guys. I know you don't all really believe that.

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