Official (Insert Name) Could Play CB? Couldn't He? Guys? Hello? Thread
August 18th, 2010 at 2:02 PM ^
big will campbell. shove the WR down at the LOS, sit on him. done.
August 18th, 2010 at 2:03 PM ^
the DL and the LB's are the unit that is going to have to step it up the most. and fill the void left by the Woolfolk injury
August 18th, 2010 at 2:04 PM ^
Ekpe Udoh with rocket legs.
August 18th, 2010 at 2:04 PM ^
I know starting the towel boy at WR was a laundry list of problems for us, but maybe his natural position is CB?
August 18th, 2010 at 2:15 PM ^
Damn. I tried to find the Waterboy clip of the Michigan towel boy getting rocked at receiver and failed. Anyone? Anyone?
August 18th, 2010 at 2:16 PM ^
Has anyone lit the "FormerWolv" bat-signal? Seems like a really good day for an update.
August 18th, 2010 at 2:16 PM ^
He is fast and physically mature enough to take on those relentless sweeps that are surely comming our way. He'll get burned plenty, but I think he can stand up to the pounding better than most of the other fresshman.
August 18th, 2010 at 2:21 PM ^
THE KNOWLEDGE?
August 18th, 2010 at 2:29 PM ^
Seems most are worried about who steps up to replace T Wolf. Won't most teams line up in 4 and 5 wideouts against us? Who will we put on the field in that situation. This troubles my sleep...Please, somebody, tell me how this works!?
August 18th, 2010 at 2:33 PM ^
I think the goal with the alterations to the defense was to be able to stick with the base package against most looks. We are going to rely heavily on zone coverage, so we may not need to run out a dime package against those 4-5 wide looks.
At the end of the day, this defense is going to be striving for "good enough to win." Sticking with the best 11 guys may be the best approach.
August 18th, 2010 at 2:34 PM ^
They can do that, and then they have 5-6 pass blockers max, one of whom you assume is a back. That puts quite a burden on their QB to get rid of the ball fast and to the right spot. We'll see.
August 18th, 2010 at 2:31 PM ^
According to that Maize N' Brew article, Christian was rated substantially higher at corner than Demar Dorsey by everyone except ESPN. Didn't know that, but it sure as hell cheers me up a little.
August 18th, 2010 at 2:31 PM ^
Good god people, losing one guy isn't the end of the world, Yes I agree that losing Woolfolk isn't a good thing, but how do any of you know that these other dudes can't play the CB spot well? What we need as Michigan fans is to be just a little bit more optimistic and a little less OMG DOOM. Take it fwiw
August 18th, 2010 at 3:14 PM ^
I agree that Michigan fans should be more optimistic. At the same time, this is a senior starter in an already severely weak position. There's really not much to be optimistic about when you consider that the #2 corner (now the #1) was already much maligned for his [lack of] speed and athleticism.
August 18th, 2010 at 2:32 PM ^
I am sure he can slow down Plax. Whoops. But seriously, just goes to show you that putting an elite player at the position he last played in high school is not necessarily a good thing.
August 18th, 2010 at 2:40 PM ^
Rather than the 3-3-5, we need to switch to a 5-5-1 or a 6-5-0. Then we don't need cornerbacks.
August 18th, 2010 at 2:41 PM ^
...when we didn't have access to all this information. Ignorance was bliss. I used to sweat how the team did. Now I sweat how individual positions will perform. Not as much fun now.
Those were the days my friend... We thought they'd never end...
August 18th, 2010 at 2:46 PM ^
GERG Robinson to earn his paycheck
August 18th, 2010 at 3:03 PM ^
Is there any way that Woolfolk can receive a medical redshirt and return to the team next year? Or has he already redshirted? Or is this out of the question? Answer whatever question would be more telling.
August 18th, 2010 at 3:08 PM ^
From what I've heard, he's already taking a medical redshirt. A silver lining on a DARK storm cloud.
August 18th, 2010 at 3:15 PM ^
Austin White: Pretty much Woodson's measurables, was considered a decent safety prospect. DJ Williamson: A burner who doesn't have a whole spring under his belt learning receiver, and Jerald Robinson, because his length and competitive attitude might compensate for quickness/"fluid hips" issues. Obviously none of these would be ideal, but ideal is out for the season.
August 18th, 2010 at 3:15 PM ^
Not Floyd.
August 18th, 2010 at 3:16 PM ^
might be more durable.
August 18th, 2010 at 3:29 PM ^
Can we move this back to the top of the board? It's about to get pushed to page 2, which will open the flood gates again.
August 18th, 2010 at 4:51 PM ^
Anyone on the team who's last name is Robinson. I am not necessarily excluding GERG here.
August 18th, 2010 at 7:52 PM ^
Denard goes to corner and instantly becomes the fastest corner in the Big Ten. Now either Tate starts or they split reps and Denard plays both ways. I vote that Denard starts at QB and his dilithium powered dreads start at corner.
I began this post sarcastically but the more I think about it.....
Ya know with the progression of a quality backup in DG maybe just maybe....
Okay I'm officially grabbing at straws.
August 18th, 2010 at 10:18 PM ^
...wait a minute... how did a cass tech kid get away from Michigan?