Big Ten Football Preview Quick Hits
I have watched all of the Michigan preview and a bit of the other teams. From what we could see in the Michigan preview, Wolfolk was looking pretty good. On a positive note, I realize these are drills and the DB's prob. have an idea what is coming, but Courtney Avery, Cullen Christian, and Josh Furman looked to have some good ball skills. That was good to see.
How about Vincent Smith? Did anyone see about the 30 min. mark where he runs outside w/ Mike Martin all over him and he strong arms Martin to throw him down? Not sure how to feel about this but it is further evidence that V. Smith plays much bigger than he is and uses leverage to his advantage.
Terrance Robinson doesn't look that good. And he is Tiny.
On to OSU (I have only really watched the part where TP is being interviewed):
"When I meant working better, I meant being a better person getting up, sitting up straight, you know."
"Ah, there is a lot more publicity. I've been going through this since I was a soph. junior in High School, you know. It kind of gets old you know I'm a team player. I like the hype and all you know.... That's another thing I don't like about it. I kind of overshine over the other guys and I just wanna be like the other guys. They ask me for autographs and they don't ask my teammates."
Asked what the offense should do better. "Score touchdowns. Put the defense in a better predicament"
"I want to be a legacy. I want to be one of the best players that ever lived."
Nice haircut tool.
August 20th, 2010 at 9:35 AM ^
What was his quote on Vick?...."Everyone committs murders and stuff"
August 20th, 2010 at 9:43 AM ^
Joined a month ago? Less than 20 points? Yep, you are.
August 20th, 2010 at 10:57 AM ^
Yes I'm new....I have been following the blog for a long time and finally registered. I live in Minneapolis and can't get enough of my old hometown team! I have two little kids at home and don't really have time to get too involved. I didn't even realize what these "points" really were until recently. Geez. I hope you approve of my level of support (sarcasm).
Now, lets get back to rooting for good guys. All in!
August 20th, 2010 at 4:41 PM ^
Anyone who doesn't know that quote verbatim is probably an MGoNoob. That's all I was saying.
August 20th, 2010 at 9:38 AM ^
How can you jump to the conculsion that Terrance Robinson is not that good based on a BTN hour long camp preview? He's tiny? Yes, he's a slot. It's not fair to say he "just isn't that good". T-Rob was hurt most of last year (recovering, anyway) and word around camp is that he has vastly improved from a confidence level as well as a physical level.
August 20th, 2010 at 9:45 AM ^
According to the roster, he's slightly bigger than Odoms (who is big enough to do some serious damage), so I don't really understand the "he's tiny" mindset either.
August 20th, 2010 at 9:50 AM ^
Noel Devine is tiny. He sucks. Barry Sanders was tiny - he sucked! /s
August 20th, 2010 at 9:51 AM ^
Fair enough. He didn't look to good and looked small. Quick hit observations, that is all. Doesn't mean I don't like him or root against him. One man's observation and opinion.
August 20th, 2010 at 10:03 AM ^
If you can't say anything nice, don't say anything at all.
August 20th, 2010 at 9:40 AM ^
"Spending just five minutes with Terelle Pryor can change your life forever."
Thom Brennaman
August 20th, 2010 at 9:48 AM ^
Thom Brennamen also had a fascination with TIm Tebow during the 2009 National Championship game. He's not too bad of a play-by-play guy but his butt kissing leaves alot to be desired.
August 20th, 2010 at 9:42 AM ^
So these ridiculous stream-of-consciousness posts hopefully end.
In your judgement TRob is tiny and not that good. You arrived at this conclusion from watching a 1 hour special. Brilliant. Way to be supportive of the guys who are putting in work.
August 20th, 2010 at 9:46 AM ^
Smith may be small for a RB, but he's definitely shown that he's a force to be reckoned with. I think pound-for-pound he would blow everyone else away in the weight room.
August 20th, 2010 at 9:47 AM ^
I just watched the recording this morning. Denard looks a lot better throwing, but holds the ball a little lot and has some sidearm action going on. I noticed Tate seemed to be focused on holding the ball higher and closer to his chest when he was running. Cameron Gordon looks pretty serviceable at safety. Mike Martin is very strong (surprise!) and, if camp is any indication, should be pretty solid. Roh likes the spin move and was pretty good with it, but seemed to play a little high. This might not matter since he's not going to play with his hand in the dirt as much. I wasn't impressed with Will Campbell; he looks slow off the ball to my eye, but it's hard to tell in the middle of a hot fall camp. Nothing else stuck out to me.
August 20th, 2010 at 9:50 AM ^
I agree. Denard does hold the ball "a little lot."
August 20th, 2010 at 9:54 AM ^
Denard holds the ball a little lot...move him to receiver. I don't care if he throws it underhand if he can complete 60+%.
August 20th, 2010 at 9:58 AM ^
I'm guessing that was supposed to be "a little low" but nice dig either way.
August 20th, 2010 at 3:58 PM ^
Yes, on both items.
August 20th, 2010 at 1:30 PM ^
Someone dig up the picture of the crab stance and educate this guy.
August 20th, 2010 at 10:00 AM ^
Anybody notice during the M-drill somebody went down on the bottom of the screen holding their arm or something. I couldnt see who it was but you could kinda hear them in pain.
August 20th, 2010 at 10:04 AM ^
I think it was Banks.
August 20th, 2010 at 10:27 AM ^
Greg Banks. Looked like his hand. Hopefully just the minor dings that come w/ camp and he will be ready.
August 20th, 2010 at 10:30 AM ^
I also watched the OSU preview. It's easier for us to envision Pryor as being an arrogant idiot, so when I watched his interview I was kind of disappointed. I thought he came off reasonably well spoken. Of course his classic quote will never be forgotten by UofM fans, but seems like he's matured a bit. And not sure you can fault a probable 4 year starter at OSU for wanting to leave a legacy.
August 20th, 2010 at 10:39 AM ^
Why does this surprise you?
August 20th, 2010 at 10:53 AM ^
Mike Cox knows all too much about that
August 20th, 2010 at 11:01 AM ^
looked strong but I think Hopkins is going to be a beast! He just looked huge to me, anybody notice that as well.