And into the season we go.... CORRECTED****
Well folks, before we take off are your seat belts fastened and tray table in the up-right and locked position? This is going to be a ride.
1) Fitz is the clear #1 RB, but he's hurt. **Edit ***Smith***will get the start.
2) We will know Shaw's status very very soon.
3) My key player to watch in the UCONN game? Mike Martin.
4) DG has the "tentative RS" (which shouldn't be surprising)
5) Our DB's going into week one? JT Floyd & James Rodgers
6) Denard is #1 (should be obvious by now).
7) Smith's knee is worrisome, Hopefully he didn't come back too soon.
8) Cam Gordon will be on a short-ish leash at safety.
***9) Carvin is getting some time as a strong safety kind of guy (not kovacs' spot). expect to see him on sat.
***10) Talbot, and Avery will play this year.
August 29th, 2010 at 3:22 PM ^
no no no
It's all about, the Team, the Team, the Team!!!
August 29th, 2010 at 10:18 AM ^
Michigan will dominate. Michigan will take no prisoners. The Big Ten will be put on notice.
August 29th, 2010 at 10:43 AM ^
...and then his brother left A2 and Tate fell apart. I don't care who starts just as long as this team plays consistently good football. The problem is I am not optimistic the team can do that this year, especially on the D side of the ball.
August 29th, 2010 at 10:59 AM ^
August 29th, 2010 at 11:32 AM ^
When you say something that you think people may not agree with, it's always best to check spelling etc. Don't get discouraged.
August 29th, 2010 at 4:22 PM ^
I wouldn't normally tell people to comment or not comment based on mgopoints and I appreciate everyones opinion but maybe at some point you should get the message other users are sending and stop so that you can live to post another day.
August 29th, 2010 at 11:09 AM ^
Who will have a breakout year that will surprise everybody?
August 29th, 2010 at 11:18 AM ^
I spoke with a buddy of mine who's a huge UConn fan and he said that they have QB issues. He's not real confident in the QB but said the rest of the team is solid, but not great. He reminded me to consider the competition in the Big East.
He said he'd be surprised if Michigan lost to UConn. And he's pretty a pretty die-hard college football guy, he's familiar w/ UM's holes/uncertainties.
August 29th, 2010 at 1:44 PM ^
Anyone happen to know the other huge UCONN fan? I'd like to get their collective take on the situation.
August 30th, 2010 at 11:35 AM ^
I've been watching for UConn to have a breakout year for about 3-4 years now. They have had teams more stacked than this one and still not done anything with it. I'm not saying that will necessarily happen this year, but I would be surprised if they are even in contention for the Big East title going into the last week or two of the season.
I honestly think our offense will roll right through them and our defense will probably bend and not break in this game.
August 29th, 2010 at 11:44 AM ^
August 29th, 2010 at 11:56 AM ^
this thread is mostly one, seemingly well informed reader/blogger sharing with us.
is there a blackout, where Brian and whoever is in charge of the editorial product of this blog, have agreed not to publish any info that could help our opponents? Because I would have thought that the last week before the season starts would be huge with new stuff.
Is this going to continue during the season?
August 29th, 2010 at 12:12 PM ^
I usually don't post just to say thanks, but I truly appreciate actual informaiton from someone "in the know." Please keep it up, as you think appropriate and responsible.
August 29th, 2010 at 12:43 PM ^
FormerWolv - other reports that I've read about the Beanie Bowl claimed that Denard & Tate shared most of the snaps & Devin got just a few. I'm just wondering if the reports are wrong because it doesn't really go along with your claim that the order is Denard, Devin & Tate. Thanks.
August 29th, 2010 at 12:50 PM ^
I think it's the staff transitioning from trying to get Devin up to speed to prepping for game week. I think everyone would like to be able to redshirt Devin and create some space between him, Denard and Tate.
That said, I'd be shocked if Devin didn't travel to every game.
August 29th, 2010 at 1:02 PM ^
August 29th, 2010 at 1:08 PM ^
More than likely its RR's attempt to give the inexperienced as many snaps as possible. Since Tate has some experience behind his belt, I am not surprised to see Rod put him with the 2nd and 3rd teams for polishing his skills.
August 29th, 2010 at 1:13 PM ^
Formerwolv, what's going on at the safety positions? I've been hearing good things about Carvin and MRob.
August 29th, 2010 at 1:30 PM ^
For some reason I kept reading the original post over and over and over. The insider info was intoxicating. Good lord I can't wait for Saturday.
August 29th, 2010 at 5:19 PM ^
Are Floyd/ Rogers also on a short leash, or have they distanced themselves from the freshmen?
August 30th, 2010 at 12:54 AM ^
see OP for corrections
August 30th, 2010 at 11:43 AM ^
What's the reasoning for Smith over Cox?
August 30th, 2010 at 1:29 PM ^
I don't know the exact reasoning but that is what I was told last night. It's more on the lines of Smith being a little more willing to block, than Cox. Both will play though.