Eyobi Okie Inside the Play
Strikes me as a young man who perhaps made some mistakes but has turned things around and got his head straight right before it was too late. Rather than squandering his immense talent, it looks like he could be playing on Sundays.
The fact that he came so close to blowing it, and has learned those lessons, might serve him well if / when he starts raking in boatloads of cash.
I'm obviously biased, but I think Michigan was a perfect place for him to resurrect his football career.
Transformational. The Michigan Difference.
Go Blue!
October 5th, 2022 at 9:00 PM ^
Let's hope he destroys everything in his path on the football field and helps Michigan beat OSU, win the B1G10 championship and the NC.
The dude is a heat seeking QB destroying missile.
October 5th, 2022 at 9:05 PM ^
Yeah I'm really rooting for him to succeed. Not only for his personal story but he definitely provides that much needed raw physical speed that we lost when Hutch and Ojabo left. I hope the playcalling will let him see the field more to make an impact
October 5th, 2022 at 9:07 PM ^
I dunno, driving a Bentley around Columbus and never setting foot on campus could have also been a recipe to character development.
October 5th, 2022 at 9:54 PM ^
Louis Vuitton cleats aren't made for campuses.
October 5th, 2022 at 9:17 PM ^
Okie is a okay (massive understatement)
October 5th, 2022 at 9:17 PM ^
Double post, no regrets
October 5th, 2022 at 9:18 PM ^
Definitely, Michigan!
October 5th, 2022 at 9:27 PM ^
This young man is going to blow it up in a good way. He has a good head on his shoulders and an understanding of what it takes to be successful. I'm proud to call him a Wolverine. I know we are going to see him destroy future opponents.
October 5th, 2022 at 9:34 PM ^
Well on his way to turning things around and I hope he can make the most of it.
If he can provide a monster pass rush heading into the latter half of the season, that's Okie Dokie with me!
October 5th, 2022 at 9:49 PM ^
The look on Mazi's face... priceless!
October 6th, 2022 at 2:01 PM ^
Looking like a proud uncle!
October 5th, 2022 at 10:10 PM ^
He’s obviously “ascending”, as Harbaugh likes to say. Question please-does he have another year of eligibility? Another year of training, coupled with maturation and good behavior could set him up to ba a high draft choice.
October 5th, 2022 at 10:47 PM ^
There was some debate about this in the preseason. I believe Seth or Brian thought he had two years and Sam Webb was unclear if that had been determined. I’m not sure if that was ever cleared up?
October 5th, 2022 at 11:44 PM ^
He should have two years of eligibility!
October 6th, 2022 at 7:13 AM ^
He might not need them both :(.
October 6th, 2022 at 10:44 AM ^
Re-posting what I put in the earlier Okie thread. I'm not sure why Brian/Sam/etc. would be confused on this, seems pretty straight forward. He has this year and next year.
He is a RS Jr this season. He was in the 2018 class (with Aiden Hutchinson, Trevor Lawrence, Justin Fields)
Per MGoBlue.com
2018 - Played at Alabama (Fr.)
2019 - Redshirted (RS Fr.)
2020 - COVID - Free year (also sat out due to transfer)
2021 - Played at UT Martin (RS So)
2022 - Destroyed Spencer Petras (RS Jr)
2023 - Will destroy more QBs (RS Sr)
October 6th, 2022 at 7:47 AM ^
The last few plays against Iowa proved he needs to be be on the field one hell of a lot more than he has been. He has speed from the snap as good as I’ve ever saw. Yeah the kid had some issue, who on here hasn’t! I’m all in on Eyobi Okie.
October 6th, 2022 at 8:24 AM ^
Hey, All In boy - his name is spelled Eyabi... LOL!!
His place on the field depends more on learning his role for various run defenses, and maybe some rush stunts, too. It's a pretty complicated defense that everyone else has two years with. He seems to be learning at a fast clip, though, so hopefully sooner than later!
October 6th, 2022 at 9:01 AM ^
Kid reminds me of a young Deion Sanders, the temperament, the fun he shows on his face when he talks about being on the field. Definitely someone to watch. Prediction: he will have an interesting nickname as a pro. 😁
October 6th, 2022 at 9:41 AM ^
The pieces on D are slowly working themselves into place. I'd love to see a killer rotation up front that terrorizes opposing offenses once the rotation is fully weaponized.
October 6th, 2022 at 9:44 AM ^
he definitely made a mistake at both Alabama and Houston and has not gone w/o incident at UM. But the kid has shown a lot of promise, has natural gifts, and could be a real difference maker.
October 6th, 2022 at 10:36 AM ^
October 6th, 2022 at 11:11 AM ^
with respect, there's a lot of stuff that goes on within every program that is never made public (rightfully so). I'm aware of a few things (cousin on staff) that'll stay private.
October 6th, 2022 at 9:57 AM ^
He's my new Denard!
October 6th, 2022 at 1:23 PM ^
Don't think it will be long and he will replace Harrell on the Fee Fi Fo Film starter diagram.
October 6th, 2022 at 1:24 PM ^
Love it. And loved seeing Mazi celebrated--he made that second play happen.