Analysts Agree: Denard Looks Like Michigan's Starting QB
Yes, it's a Freep link. Sue me. I thought it was interesting. But for those who choose not to click, a summary:
BTN's Howard Griffith and Gerry DiNardo agree that Denard looks more confident, has better body language, and better passing ability than before.
DiNardo predicts Michigan will already have 7 or 8 wins going into the final two games against Wisconsin and Ohio St.
DiNardo's main concerns for Michigan are the lack of depth on defense, and the absence of a defined running back.
EDIT: Changed the link to USA Today article, which is actually less informative, but should make more of you happy.
August 16th, 2010 at 2:03 PM ^
Sure that they work for the Freep?
Seriously though - this just wets my appetite for September 4th!!!
August 16th, 2010 at 2:08 PM ^
which is like saying they're certified geniuses compared to the neanderthals at the Free Press.
August 16th, 2010 at 2:03 PM ^
Some of them also agree that Matt James will be a big time contributor for Notre Dame this season.
August 16th, 2010 at 2:11 PM ^
Too soon?
August 16th, 2010 at 2:12 PM ^
Analysts!!
August 18th, 2010 at 12:02 AM ^
probly
August 16th, 2010 at 2:04 PM ^
Let me know when you find out what Rich Rod thinks.
August 16th, 2010 at 5:12 PM ^
This is what RR said about QB's last monday:
http://www.michigandaily.com/content/rodriguez-mum-which-quarterback-took-first-snaps
August 18th, 2010 at 12:03 AM ^
cant wait
August 16th, 2010 at 2:04 PM ^
ran the same stuff today. That link/thread found itself some malware, and has been pulled, but yeah, BTN guys like Denard because he's "Fast"
August 16th, 2010 at 2:06 PM ^
...just wait until Thursday when you can see the BTN preview of Michigan.
August 16th, 2010 at 2:09 PM ^
DiNardo thought Denard was going to be the starter all last year. He has been saying the exact same thing since day 1 of fall camp last year.
August 16th, 2010 at 2:09 PM ^
They are too valuable and I have too few to neg you for including a link to the newspaper analogous to Pravda for East Lansing.
I neg thee, I neg thee, I neg thee. Now I will throw dog poop on your shoes.
August 16th, 2010 at 3:08 PM ^
Gerald R. Ford, ladies and gentlemen!
August 18th, 2010 at 12:03 AM ^
second
August 18th, 2010 at 12:03 AM ^
second
August 16th, 2010 at 5:18 PM ^
Negged for not standing up for your beliefs.
August 16th, 2010 at 2:12 PM ^
Is it Sept 4th yet?! How many times can we rehash the same stories?
August 16th, 2010 at 3:30 PM ^
I gonna start a Dorsey thread tomorrow. Its gonna be great!!!
August 18th, 2010 at 12:03 AM ^
agreedd
August 16th, 2010 at 2:14 PM ^
Wait, there's a chance Tate won't start this year? Denard has improved as a passer? What? Well, I hope right now someone is looking for Gerry DiNardo to find out what he thinks about the situation...because...damn.
August 16th, 2010 at 2:17 PM ^
These are the same analysts that called MSU a "dark horse".
August 16th, 2010 at 2:22 PM ^
didn't dinardo last week predict 5 wins for us?
August 16th, 2010 at 2:28 PM ^
If so, I missed it. But if he did, I guess it didn't take very long after he saw us in practice to change his mind!
August 16th, 2010 at 2:39 PM ^
during the preview tour last year, every stop, he was beating his drum that teams nationwide are moving away from the spread. Also during the BT media conference, with Iowa, Wisc, Osu coaches, he kept on inserting how he thinks the nation is moving away from the spread offense.
August 16th, 2010 at 3:38 PM ^
He couldn't be more wrong. Just because Alabama runs a pro-style offense and won the MNC doens't mean teams are turning away from the spread. heck, if anything, Ohio State and Penn State are moving to the spread. Notre Dame has, etc.
August 16th, 2010 at 4:01 PM ^
And also consider that Alabama is a single back offense primarily, they use zone blocking mostly and showed alot of looks with QBS in shotgun this spring with 3/4 wide. Just because they are big doesn't mean they are or aren't a "Pro-style" offense. Of course this has become the label the media has placed on them and one that fans repeat.
There are 120 offenses in D1 College ball and there are 30+ in the NFL & almost no offense is identical to another but I don't think ppl point this out enough. Also, almost every offense is evolving all the time and hybridizing to iron out its own flaws.
Its been said before and I'll say it again. Execution is more important than innovation and personell is more important than x's and o's. Great players make offenses work better period.
August 16th, 2010 at 6:17 PM ^
At the end of the day, coaches are going to scheme and counter-scheme against one another until one comes out on top. Then again, when you have the depth and talent Saban has on his roster you really can almost overwhelm opponents.
August 16th, 2010 at 2:26 PM ^
"Analysts agree"? And by that you mean two analysts? Negged for misleading title. Two is the minimum quantity for "Analysts", and thus should be indicated.
August 16th, 2010 at 2:33 PM ^
You lost me. If two is the minimum quantity, then "analysts" seems pretty accurate.
August 16th, 2010 at 2:40 PM ^
for actually understanding the principles of plurality and the english language! :)
August 16th, 2010 at 2:50 PM ^
I didnt say he was inaccurate. I gave a normative response, not a rule-based statement on the english language, which is what you apparently read it as. If you read my comment, I said what the OP 'should' do, not what he 'must' do. Usually if one says "Analysts agree", they are referring to more than the minimum number required, which is two. Using the phrase "analysts agree" is misleading when only referring to two - it lends more authority and credibility than is deserved.
August 16th, 2010 at 2:54 PM ^
...but you said you negged him for it. Which is dumb.
August 16th, 2010 at 2:56 PM ^
As is your reply - what does it have to do with whether I said he was accurate or not? And are you the moral judge for what constitutes 'smart' or 'dumb' negging? Give me a break please - it's up to me whether I want to neg him or not.
August 16th, 2010 at 3:06 PM ^
Yes.
August 16th, 2010 at 3:51 PM ^
August 16th, 2010 at 6:00 PM ^
... "crappy analysts agree" or "shills agree" and then you would have had something...
August 16th, 2010 at 2:32 PM ^
which means more than one. Nothing whatsoever misleading about it.
August 16th, 2010 at 3:37 PM ^
I have been in the "Forcier gets the first series" camp all along, but I am starting to change my opinion on this. Between objective press feedback and the analysis of RR's record compared to rushing percentages in the diaries, it is looking like Denard indeed has a chance to be "the man" this year.
I'm still not jumping on the "Forcier needs to work harder" bandwagon, though. There simply isn't enough evidence to make a judgement either way. It's possible, but I think it is very possible that Forcier worked too hard and tried to come back from his injuries too early. That sounds more like the warrior who sacrificed his body for the team last year, and it would explain a lot.
At any rate, it is probably safe to say that RR will ignore both the past and future because he needs to win right now. Consequently, whoever he feels gives him the best chance to win right now, even if it turns out to be DG, will be out there.
I never thought I would say this, at least about football, but I can't wait for UConn.
August 16th, 2010 at 3:42 PM ^
Well I would take what DiNardo says with a grain of salt. He also said Denard would be the starter last year by the end of the season so we'll see how it goes.
August 16th, 2010 at 3:58 PM ^
if he was such a great judge of talent, he'd have a better record than 59–76–1 as a Div 1 head coach. And, 2-8 in the XFL? whatever.
August 16th, 2010 at 6:09 PM ^
You got me with the XFL stats...well done.
August 16th, 2010 at 3:59 PM ^
so I've a standard copy and paste I'm going to post on each of these:
I know we have 1 good quarterback who can be outstanding if he works to improve a few areas. I think we have another who can be special. Too good to be true if we have a 3rd
August 16th, 2010 at 5:56 PM ^
I'm not sure it's really going to matter who starts, unless of course the starter stands out as the proven starter and can remain durable. I'm still confused about it though. DeRob is exciting with his speed. But as we know if he isn't accurate and makes mistakes it will do no good. I don't think RR would hesitate to pull him if he's throwing interceptions. Forcier is crafty and can be very accurate. But as we know if he is injury prone he won't last. So as far as we know it might be both qb's again this year until Devin Gardner is ready.
August 18th, 2010 at 12:02 AM ^
i agree