Fantasy Football done Current NFL All-Michigan Style - Crown Us Now!
OK, bye-week boredom, coupled with the disintegration of my long-shot fantsay QB, Jay Cutler, have left me seeking more attention-consuming (and enjoyable) pursuits.
I decided to see what an All-Michigan team would look like in the fantasy world. After scouring for my skill position guys, I felt like I was neglecting too many solid defensive former Wolverines, since "UM Def/Sp Teams" is not a choice in the NFL. I decided to expand my fantasy team out to a full starting lineup. Here's my version (current players only):
Offense: We're rolling sans TE, partly b/c there isn't one currently playing - can you believe it? - and partly in honor us being a "spread team" now. We will go with an Ace package in the backfield, and 4 WR's (OK, OK, more of a passing spread).
QB Brady
RB Hart
WR Edwards
WR Manningham
WR Avant
Slot Breaston
LT Long
LG Hutchinson
C Goodwin
RG Baas
RT Backus
Defense: We're running the 3-4. Also, we're going man in the secondary with 3 DB's and only one safety (Woodson doesn't need one over him).
DE Graham
DT Branch or Watson (my only toss-up)
DE Hall (James - only name I thought might not be remembered)
LB D Jones
LB Harris
LB Foote
LB Woodley
CB Woodson
CB Hall (Leon)
CB Trent
S Jackson
Special Teams: Of coarse we rule earth (and space) in this category...
K Feely
P Mesko
After putting this together, I started to think that this would actually be a pretty damn good team (so long as depth weren't an issue - man, is that sounding familiar). We just may be a favorite to win an All-Alumni Bowl. Admittedly, I haven't put together the same deal for any other teams (yet), but I challenge someone to throw one together. If you're interested, ESPN can sort by college.
October 26th, 2010 at 4:01 AM ^
Offense:
QB: Sam Bradford
RB: Adrian Peterson
WR: Mark Clayton
WR: Malcom Kelly
TE: Jermaine Gresham
TE: Brody Eldridge
LT: Trent Williams
LG: Davin Joseph
C: Jon Cooper
RG: Chris Chester
RT: Jammal Brown
Defense:
DE: C.J. Ah You
DT: Gerald McCoy
DT: Kelly Gregg
DE: Jimmy Wilkerson
LB: Keenon CLaayton
LB: Curtis Lofton
LB: Nic Harris
CB: Dominique Franks
CB: Brian Jackson
S: Brodney Pool
S: Roy Williams
Michigan would win by many TDs.
October 26th, 2010 at 4:15 AM ^
Not to nitpick but you forgot to add a 'many' in front of that many.
October 26th, 2010 at 4:44 AM ^
My mistake.
October 26th, 2010 at 4:42 AM ^
Here's Penn State's team in honor of Penn State week... They didn't really have enough linemen so I substituted a few recently cut players:
Offense:
QB: Kerry Colins
RB: Michael Robinson
WR: Deon Butler
WR: Bryant Johnson
WR: Derrick WIlliams
TE: Andrew Quarless
LT: Levi Brown
LG: Rich Ohrnberger
C: A.Q. Shipley
RG: Dennis Landolt
RT: Kareem McKenzie
Defense:
DE: Aaron Maybin
DT: Anthony Adams
DE: Jared Odrick
LB: Dan Connor
LB: Navorro Bowman
LB: Paul Posluszny
LB: Tamba Hali
CB: Justin King
CB: A.J. Wallace
S: Bryan Scott
S: Anthony Scirrotto
Yeah we'd win this one too.
October 26th, 2010 at 5:16 AM ^
Watson has barely sniffed the field this season, while Branch recorded two sacks this past weekend and is a regular contributor to the Cardinals' defense.
Dhani Jones has been a NFL starter for quite some time, while Crable has not received much playing time in his career due to injuries.
I agree with the rest and am impressed that U-M can put out a complete lineup. BTW, James Hall is having a fantastic year for the St. Louis Rams. He already has 6.5 sacks, three forced fumbles and a blocked field goal though seven games.
October 26th, 2010 at 8:23 AM ^
Yeah I agree, Branch definitely over Watson and no question that Dhani should be over Crable. Pretty fun looking at this though and brings back tons of memories.
October 26th, 2010 at 11:01 AM ^
How could I forget the bowtie?
October 26th, 2010 at 8:24 AM ^
Offense:
QB: Rex Grossman
RB: Fred Taylor
WR: Percy Harvin
WR: Jabar Gaffney
WR: Andre Caldwell
TE: Aaron Hernandez
LT: Max Starks
LG: Cooper Carlisle
C: Maurkice Pouncey
RG:
RT:
Defense:
DE: Alex Brown
DT: Marcus Thomas
DE: Derrick Harvey
LB: Channing Crowder
LB: Mike Peterson
LB: Brandon Spikes
LB: Jarvis Moss
CB: Lito Sheppard
CB: Joe Haden
S: Major Wright
S: Reggie Nelson
October 26th, 2010 at 12:41 PM ^
Pretty good, but an easy win in an Alumni game. Woodson picks off Grossman at least 4 times.
October 26th, 2010 at 8:35 AM ^
Offense:
QB: Carson Palmer/Mark Sanchez/Matt Cassel
RB: Reggie Bush
WR: Steve Smith
WR: Damian Williams
WR: Mike Williams
TE: Fred Davis
LT: Sam Baker
LG: Deuce Lutui
C: Ryan Kalil
RG: Chilo Rachal
RT: Winston Justice
Defense:
DE: Kyle Moore
DT: Shaun Cody
DE: Frostee Rucker
LB: Keith Rivers
LB: Lofa Tatupu
LB: Clay Mtthews
LB: Rey Maualuga
CB: Kevin Thmoas
CB: Terrell Thomas
S: Taylor Mays
S: Troy Polamalu
This would probably be our toughest "Alumni" game.
October 26th, 2010 at 12:54 PM ^
This Defense in really solid, man tha LB core is good
October 26th, 2010 at 3:44 PM ^
DROY and noted steroid supporter Brian Cushing probably takes one of those LB spots.
October 26th, 2010 at 9:21 AM ^
Offense:
QB:
RB: Frank Gore/Willis McGahee
WR: Santana Moss/Devin Hester
WR: Andre Johnson
WR: Reggie Wayne
TE: Jeremy Shockey
LT: Rashad Butler
LG: Vernon Carey
C: Chris Myers
RG: Bryant McKinnie
RT: Eric Winston
Defense:
DE: Calais Campbell
DT: Vince Wilfork
DE: Antonio Dixon
LB: Ray Lewis
LB: Jonathan Vilma
LB: D.J. Williams
LB: Rocky McIntosh
CB: Phillip Buchanon
CB: Kelly Jennings
S: Ed Reed
S: Antrel Rolle
This is a stacked team in nearly all positions. But I can't see this as a better team than USC without a QB. I suppose Devin Hester could play QB?
October 26th, 2010 at 10:24 AM ^
ND
QB:
GAME OVER-MICHIGAN WINS!
October 26th, 2010 at 9:46 AM ^
Love this, but how weird is it that Michigan is short at RB and TE?
October 26th, 2010 at 9:55 AM ^
I was going to do ohio state, but frankly, i don't follow NFL closely enough to know who's doing well or not. Also, according to cbs sports, they only have one OT, one G, and no DTs in the league, so you can't fill out a full roster. In fact, they apparently only have 4 OL total in the league (2 centers).
October 26th, 2010 at 10:18 AM ^
Offense:
QB:
RB:
WR:
WR:
WR:
TE:
LT:
LG:
C:
RG:
RT:
Defense:
DE:
DT:
DE:
LB:
LB:
LB:
LB:
CB:
CB:
S:
S:
Did I miss anyone?
October 26th, 2010 at 10:25 AM ^
You missed Drew Stanton!! Give them their due!!
October 26th, 2010 at 4:00 PM ^
I don't know if you can count Stanton, he's perpetually injured.
October 26th, 2010 at 10:25 AM ^
Yes, Brian Hoyer as their starting QB.
October 26th, 2010 at 10:26 AM ^
Plaxic....oh wait, nevermind.
October 26th, 2010 at 12:13 PM ^
I don't think so. Although I heard they're remaking The Longest Yard again with a roster completely comprised of MSU players.
October 26th, 2010 at 10:30 AM ^
but what about aOSU
October 26th, 2010 at 10:34 AM ^
Someone should create a fantasy league just for this purpose to see how the Alumni from different schools would stack up from week to week. Not sure how possible this is due to factors like, not everyone having a kicker....but it would be fun to see.
October 26th, 2010 at 12:18 PM ^
Who would coach the alumni team?
October 26th, 2010 at 1:21 PM ^
Cam Cameron?
October 26th, 2010 at 1:39 PM ^
Longhorns:
Texas
Offense:
QB: V Young / C McCoy
RB: C Benson / R Williams
WR: R Williams
WR: J Shipley
WR: L Sweed
TE: J Finley
OT: T Hills
G: L Davis
C: L Sendlein
G: D Dockery
OT: J Scott
Defense:
DE: L Houston
DT: S Rogers
DT: C Redding
DE: T Crowder
LB: D Johnson
LB: R Muckelroy
LB: B Orakpo
CB: N Vasher
CB: Q Jammer
S: E Thomas
S: M Huff
K: P Dawson
P:
Bonus:
LS: C Loeffer
October 27th, 2010 at 11:16 AM ^
A really close comparison. I think Michigan wins on offense, but Texas edges on defense (depending on whether it's one of Big Bay Rogers's good or bad weeks).
I'll tell you something: I would love to see this game actually played. Love it!
October 26th, 2010 at 1:44 PM ^
You know, I've had this argument for years with my friends...No one could put together a team of alumni better than UM. Offensively we are unstoppable and defensively we could shut down any number of teams. I would move Woodson to safety though because thats mostly what he plays with the Packers and even ran it a bit with the Raidah's. I say take the elite qb's first and work your way through O-line, wr's and tb. Although that Oklahoma team would be tough.
October 27th, 2010 at 12:02 PM ^
Note the paucity of safeties as compared to every other position.
Here's the safeties recruited at Michigan from 1994 (36-year-old) through 2007 (eligible for 2010 draft). Guys in bold are in the NFL as safeties. Guys in itals are in the NFL. Note: Jamar Adams is currently an NFL free agent, but was on a team last year.
I plan to make this into something of more length later, by the way.
1994: Marcus Ray
1995: Daydrion Taylor, Brent Washington
1996: Tommy Hendricks
--Washington moved to CB
1997: DeWayne Patmon
--So/Jr Diallo Johnson (WR) moved to safety
--Jr/Jr Taylor career ended by injury
1998: Cato June, Julius Curry
--Johnson moved back to WR
1999: Phil Brackins (we hates nasty Brackenses)
2000: None.
--So/Jr Jon Shaw (RB) moved to safety
--So/So Charles Drake (RB) moved to safety
--Brackins (WHNB) moved to LB
2001: Ernest Shazor
2002: Jacob Stewart
2003: Prescott Burgess, Ryan Mundy, Brandent Englemon
--Jr/Jr Marlin Jackson (CB) moved to safety
2004: Jamar Adams, Keston Cheathem, Charles Stewart
--Burgess moved to LB
--Jackson moved back to CB
--So/Jr Willis Barringer (CB) moved to safety
--So/So Anton Campbell (RB) moved to safety
2005: None.
--Sr/5th Shazor leaves for NFL draft
--Cheathem moved to WR
2006: Stevie Brown, Jonas Mouton
--Mundy transfers (enrolls at W.Va. as grad student)
2007: Michael Williams, Artis Chambers
--Mouton moved to LB
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