Our 2012 team heading into Dallas to face Bama
Yes, I know a select few of you will hate this topic and say emo, but this is not a worthless far off depth chart projection. Its an evaluation of where we will be strong and where we need to improve if we want to compete with elite teams. Dave Brandon made a bold move by scheduling Alabama, with the eyes of the nation upon us. This will be our opportunity to show the college football world that we belong. So here is what we may be looking at:
QB: Denard will be a senior, hopefully poised for a Heisman run.
RBs: Should be loaded. Hart will be a sophomore, and we will have Smith, Fitz and Hopkins as well.
WRs: Roundtree will be a senior, and most likely our #1 target. Guys like Ricardo, Stokes, Jackson, and Gallon will have to step up to replace Jr, Stonum and Odoms. If Watkins commits, I'd suspect he'd have a great shot at starting.
TE: Moore will be a senior, but who knows what we have in him. Getting a quality TE this year is very important.
OL: Should be a strong veteran group with Lewan, Barnum, Khoury, Omameh and Schofield.
DL: DE's should be strong with Roh, Black, Wilkins and hopefully Zettel. We need our young guys in the middle to develop. Washington, Ash, Talbott ect. This is a question mark.
LBs: Demens will be our senior leader at MLB. Cam Gordon and Mike Jones will be Jrs, and should have starting experience. Add in guys like Furman, Ryan, Bell, Kellen Jones, and we should have great depth.
Secondary: CBs should be a veteran group with Avery, CC and Talbott as Jrs, JT Floyd as a senior, and guys like Crawford and Hollowell. At safety, Vinopal and Carvin will be Jrs with significant playing time. Kovacs will be a senior, and don't count out Marvin Robinson surpassing him.
Obviously there is a lot that is unknown, but I think there is definite reason to be optimistic that things are headed in the right direction for a showdown.
November 18th, 2010 at 12:28 PM ^
Crush Wisconsin!
November 18th, 2010 at 1:04 PM ^
Hopefully he'll be entering the game as the current Heisman champ.
November 18th, 2010 at 12:32 PM ^
When did we get Alabama on the schedule for 2012? I think you are lying.
November 18th, 2010 at 12:49 PM ^
....SO hard edge.
November 18th, 2010 at 12:52 PM ^
what happens every day after I get done alligator wrestling practice. A whack to the head by their tail is nasty.
November 18th, 2010 at 12:35 PM ^
with two more years, roundtree really has an opportunity to have an amazing career and move up in the record books with some pretty decorated michigan players.
November 18th, 2010 at 2:21 PM ^
I'm hoping Roundtree blows up so awesomely by the end of next year that he's playing on sundays in 2012.
November 18th, 2010 at 12:36 PM ^
Same can be said for Alabama in 2012
November 18th, 2010 at 12:37 PM ^
I am looking forward to seeing this exact post 200 times for the next 2 years!!! YAY!!!
November 18th, 2010 at 12:41 PM ^
Someone's the optimist....
November 18th, 2010 at 1:07 PM ^
Still, I don't know what it means that before I clicked the link I thought "I bet cypress started this thread."
November 18th, 2010 at 12:42 PM ^
Somebody had to be first!
November 18th, 2010 at 1:01 PM ^
and if by first, you mean 17th, then you're right no!
November 18th, 2010 at 12:48 PM ^
Forgot about kind of an important part of the team that we are lacking in right now.
We need a kicker who can consistently kick off into the opponents end zone. It's an intimidating way to start a half or top off a score. Remember a young man named Hayden Epstein... That was awesome!
November 18th, 2010 at 1:50 PM ^
Man, kicker please.
November 18th, 2010 at 12:52 PM ^
This helps show how young the guys playing right now are. They'll be "seasoned veterans" by then. Something to look forward to.
November 18th, 2010 at 12:52 PM ^
November 18th, 2010 at 12:55 PM ^
Question about the BAMA game:
Is this a one time, neutral site deal? Or will there be future games in AA or Tuscaloosa as part of the package?
November 18th, 2010 at 1:06 PM ^
Just a one off in Jerry world for now
November 18th, 2010 at 1:11 PM ^
This is a single game. the conventional wisdom arund these parts is that it would be better as a home-and-home.
November 18th, 2010 at 1:21 PM ^
Other wisdom around these parts suggests that, assuming realistically that a home-and-home was not an option, this is a cool opportunity for the school and the players at a fundamentally minimal cost.
November 18th, 2010 at 2:39 PM ^
November 18th, 2010 at 1:23 PM ^
at a neutral site, I believe that we don't have to revenue-share the proceeds from the game with the rest of the Big Ten... can someone confirm this?
November 18th, 2010 at 12:57 PM ^
they will be quick! I heard they were debating whether to fly to Dallas or run.
November 18th, 2010 at 1:23 PM ^
Chip in accounting is looking strong this year. Should be fine there.
Deb in payroll looks like the weak link. Might need to find a replacement.
Rick on the production floor has good feet and a hard edge. Came in with a lot of hype.
Just interviewed Mike, looks like a superstar. A little short, but he has fluid hips.
I think the FUCK Co. should be headed in the right direction for that showdown with the HOLY SHIT LLC in 2012.
November 18th, 2010 at 1:25 PM ^
Don't forget Will Campbell on offensive line. Also I didn't know Courtney Cox played cornerback for us.
November 18th, 2010 at 3:48 PM ^
November 18th, 2010 at 1:40 PM ^
Let's also not forget that Alabama will be breaking in a new head coach, a new compliance department, and perhaps a whole new batch of "hostesses" for that game. So, yeah, go blue!
November 18th, 2010 at 3:48 PM ^
I love this match-up...and hope we get more of these, instead of the Eastern Michigans & UConns!
I do worry about our depth, defense & special teams but, hopefully, recruiting will take care of that in the next 2 years...and IMO, it's totally worth the gamble. Not to mention, beating Nick Saban would be SWEET!!
Hopefully, I can find tix & go cheer on the Wolverines...GO, BLUE!!
November 18th, 2010 at 3:49 PM ^
Alabama has to get past Georgia State the last game of the year first.