Football Captains: Speculation
I hadn't seen this talked about anywhere, but I was wondering if anyone knew when the team captains for this year would be revealed. (Have they already been announced?)
Who do you think will be a captain?
Lots of good candidates on both sides:
Offense: Lewan, Schofield, Toussaint, Gallon, Dileo
Defense: Washington, Black, Cam Gordon, Thomas Gordon,
If the one offense one defense thing continues I think Lewan is the obvious choice on offense. Defense I think either Washington or Gordon would be picked.
Just another thought, but would Gibbons even be considered? Has a kicker ever been selected as a Michigan team captain? He's been an integral part of the team the past two years, and probably will be again this season.
August 10th, 2013 at 5:39 PM ^
I think Lewan and Thomas Gordon will be for sure. If they go with a third I wouldn't be surprised if it was Gardner even though he's not a senior.
August 10th, 2013 at 5:43 PM ^
Really? I would think if they go with a third Toussaint or Gallon would get it. They still have the players vote, yes?
August 10th, 2013 at 5:50 PM ^
Can't really say it's a sure thing because we aren't at practice and can't see who steps up in that role, but from what I've seen around the internets, Gardner is the best bet for the 3rd I think. I can't remember if the players vote or not.
August 10th, 2013 at 6:07 PM ^
http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/082612aab.html
August 10th, 2013 at 6:08 PM ^
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August 10th, 2013 at 9:29 PM ^
This. Starting QB, in his fourth year and a graduate student. He is eligible next year because of an injury, but he's basically a senior.
August 10th, 2013 at 5:43 PM ^
If B1G media days are any indication it will be Lewan, T. Gordan, and Gardner. But, I could also see Gallon and Q-Wash.
August 10th, 2013 at 5:44 PM ^
Lewan and T. Gordon.
Maybe there is a possibilty of Lewan, T. Gordon, Washington and Gardner. They were all pictured on the 2013 team poster. Maybe a teaser.
Rather have two though. Offensive and defensive.
August 10th, 2013 at 5:45 PM ^
August 10th, 2013 at 5:52 PM ^
We don't speak of such streaks. Nothing to see here....
August 10th, 2013 at 8:55 PM ^
August 10th, 2013 at 6:00 PM ^
August 10th, 2013 at 7:02 PM ^
Maybe Gardner as well but I think those 3 are the most likely.
August 10th, 2013 at 6:03 PM ^
Lewan, Thomas Gordon and maybe Gardner.
August 10th, 2013 at 6:11 PM ^
and then have the players endorse their choice as if it were a democracy, which, of course, it wasn't. The coaches wanted the players and coaches on the same page, so by handpicking the captains, they got the message they wanted passed along no matter what.
This has changed. But not that much. And it's based on contribution and attitude.
Did anyone think that Lewan in coming back shouldn't be the man? He is the Man. Just like Devin, because your quarterback should almost always be a team leader and captain.
And the other one is T. Gordon, but only because he is on the defensive side, and not because he doesn't deserve it. So, yes, there will be tri-captains.
And next year, they will be Gardner, if he stays, and Ryan and possibly Countess.
August 10th, 2013 at 6:14 PM ^
Countess for 2015.
August 10th, 2013 at 6:17 PM ^
August 10th, 2013 at 10:04 PM ^
Gardner's only a junior in terms of eligibility. He's in his fourth year as a student and that's what actually matters for this vote.
August 10th, 2013 at 6:28 PM ^
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August 10th, 2013 at 6:58 PM ^
from there let the debate begin
August 10th, 2013 at 7:10 PM ^
August 10th, 2013 at 7:56 PM ^
/s
August 10th, 2013 at 9:35 PM ^
August 10th, 2013 at 7:24 PM ^
He took shit from all sides in 2010, stuck with the transition and has made some huge plays. Seems like people would look up to him.
He also seems like a big enough guy to occasionally lay some lumber and earn a little respect. Of course my football experience began and ended in sixth grade pop warner so I'm not sure I have the best handle on locker-room dynamics.
MGoBlue says Zoltan was the only special teams captain in the history of the team.
August 10th, 2013 at 7:39 PM ^
http://bentley.umich.edu/athdept/football/fbcapt/fbcapt.htm
Yes, Zoltan was the only kicker ever to serve as Captain. Interesting in this list for those who were never captains. Leach and Henne come to mind. And very very few juniors.
August 10th, 2013 at 8:30 PM ^
Just want to point out, while Gardner is technically not a senior, he's only been at UM a semester less than Lewan (Devin enrolled Jan 2010) and already graduated with his degree. Given he's also the quarterback, wouldn't be that much of a stretch to see him alongside Lewan and Gordon as a captain.
August 10th, 2013 at 8:02 PM ^
Toussaint had a DUI a year ago, so he shouldn't be a captain. I was thinking Lewan and Gallon for Offense, and Washington for Defense.
August 10th, 2013 at 8:22 PM ^
Lewan and JMFR
August 10th, 2013 at 9:27 PM ^
Along with just about everyone else, I think Lewan and Gordon are near certainties. There aren't really any other options on defense, although there are a few on offense (Gardner, Gallon, Schofield).
August 10th, 2013 at 9:45 PM ^
August 10th, 2013 at 10:05 PM ^
He won team MVP his senior year, though.
August 10th, 2013 at 10:56 PM ^
That dude could have never held any kind of leadership position.
August 10th, 2013 at 10:52 PM ^
Good post, but title made me think the 2013 captains where annouced.
August 11th, 2013 at 12:14 AM ^
August 11th, 2013 at 12:48 AM ^
Fixed for clarity
August 10th, 2013 at 11:38 PM ^
Lewan, Gordon, The Threat
August 10th, 2013 at 11:44 PM ^
I'd say it's Lewan, Gordon, and Gardner.
August 11th, 2013 at 9:03 AM ^
There's really no choice.
August 11th, 2013 at 1:19 PM ^
Lewan is a lock, and my bet is on Gordon for the defensive captain. I'm guessing Hoke only wants two captains, but if he goes with a third, my guess would be Gardner. I don't know exactly how much of a vocal leader he's become over the last few months, but if he's not a captain this year, he's a solid bet to be one for the 2014 season.
Assuming he sticks around, of course.
I thought about Q-Wash, given his increased level of production and his backstory, but he seems more of a "lead by example" kind of guy than a vocal leader. I don't have a ton of basis for that, and I'm sure he'd make a great captain, but that's just a gut feeling.
August 11th, 2013 at 2:47 PM ^
There was an article that came out last season about Quinton Washington and how he had to overcome a very prominent stuttering problem in school. He still has some stuttering issues. I doubt that he would be a vocal leader, but there's something to be said for leading by example. Regardless, if you only have two or three captains, you probably want those guys to be able to talk in front of their teammates regularly. It would be a great story if he became captain, but I don't really see that happening.