Rivals Pre-Season All-American Teams
Rivals just posted their Pre-Season All-American teams. I, for one, am very excited to see Justin Boren on the first team and Ryan Mallett on the third (:/ sarcasm). Well I hope they enjoy their current colleges more than they enjoyed their time at Michigan.
EDIT: Because most missed it, I was being sarcastic.
August 19th, 2010 at 1:17 PM ^
Excited? Why?
August 19th, 2010 at 1:21 PM ^
So when Mike Martin and Will Campbell rip his limbs off, it makes it that much more of an impressive feat.
August 19th, 2010 at 1:17 PM ^
By being happy for Boren..
August 19th, 2010 at 1:20 PM ^
Count me as one of them. I'm not so concerned about either of them but I hope Boren is miserable the rest of his life.
August 19th, 2010 at 1:20 PM ^
Justin Boren is the most hated transfer in the history of our program. i wouldn't be happy for him ever period, no matter what.
August 19th, 2010 at 1:21 PM ^
I'm excited you posted this for some great fireworks today. Thanks!
August 19th, 2010 at 1:22 PM ^
Agreed. No love for Boren at all here.
August 19th, 2010 at 1:24 PM ^
I have no animosity towards Mallett even though he had attitude issues at Michigan. I actually expect him to have an incredible year and press for that First Team spot.
As for boren, I want the worst for him and hope he fails miserably.
August 19th, 2010 at 1:26 PM ^
3 first team players, damn.
Also, maybe my sarcasm meter is being whacky, but it's picking up some vibes from the OP
Either way, I mean, come on guys, Boren has short arms, give him a break
August 19th, 2010 at 1:39 PM ^
Like a short, fat T-Rex?
August 19th, 2010 at 1:25 PM ^
It's really Boren that posted this... fat bastard.
August 19th, 2010 at 1:39 PM ^
...wouldn't have gotten his wings by showing up at camp looking like this anyway:
August 19th, 2010 at 1:41 PM ^
I don't think you could be anymore accurate than that. +1
August 19th, 2010 at 1:43 PM ^
I don't think you could be anymore accurate than that. +1
Edit: Apologize for double post, computer locked up for a second.
August 19th, 2010 at 1:49 PM ^
After my first reaction of "Boren can die" and "someone call 911 the OP must have stroked out while typing".. I decided to go look at the teams.
I find it interested (and I hate that I do this because I spend too much time defending the program from the monumentally ignorant) that the OLs and DLs on these lists contain kids that are very similar in size on average to the kids that play for the undersize UM squad. Almost half (7) of the 15 OLs listed are 300 lbs or less. 3 more are 305-310 and then the last five including Mr. Plow are 315+. Our OL by comparison goes 285-321 (If PD starts) We have almost the exact same ratio in our 2 deep as the first thru third teams on the List.
On D, they have 10 Ends and Tackles listed. The weights range from 263 to 311. & are 295 or less. Our DL will go 299 283 285 and that is with one tackle and 2 ends. With 290 and 333 DTs ready on the bench.
I am just at a loss when people start with their "UM is going to get pushed around" and "RR's O with it's small linemen will not fly in the B10".
sorry for the short rant... done now, feel much better.
August 19th, 2010 at 4:02 PM ^
That's supposed to be a rant? Only on mgoblog...
August 19th, 2010 at 2:51 PM ^
Rant and you may proceed with more if you like. I will read.
August 19th, 2010 at 5:39 PM ^
I woke up to calls from Barwis saying I was late. I figured it would just be easier to go to OSU than go through the crucible chased by wolves.
August 19th, 2010 at 5:46 PM ^
Don't really like their selection of QBs. Mallett is a decent choice, and while I do think Moore is underrated and doesn't get enough publicity, I don't like the selection of Keenum at all (put me in the group that thinks he's a system quarterback), particularly at First Team. I can think of at least 3 Pac-10 QBs or McElroy or Tyrod Taylor I think are better.
I'd probably put Ponder and even Pryor before Keenum as well.