Doesn't look like this has been posted yet, maybe because Harbaugh declined to comment. But hell, it's a chance for my first post, so I'm reasoning even a no comment by the coach is news.
If you want to save clicking through, Harbaugh declined to give updates on the status of Gary, Bushell-Beatty or Black. Our coach is our coach.
October 29th, 2018 at 2:04 PM ^
Harbaugh declined to give updates
Sounds about right.
October 29th, 2018 at 2:05 PM ^
I think it's pretty obvious that JBB is sitting out to prepare for the NFL Draft
/s
October 29th, 2018 at 2:06 PM ^
I'm guessing Black and JBB are go's and Gary is 30/70
October 29th, 2018 at 3:26 PM ^
Gary's been practicing since MSU week, according to Harbaugh. This weekend is 5 weeks since he injured it at NW, right in the middle of the 4-6 weeks his mom said. My guess is he'll play very limited snaps this week and, barring set-backs, be full go by Ohio.
October 29th, 2018 at 7:47 PM ^
Your 30/70 may be closer than some think. I'd expect him to ease into playing since his replacements have been ballin out in his absence. Wouldn't surprise me at all to see Gary play 1/3 of his usual snaps especially if the DL rotation keeps up it's performance
October 29th, 2018 at 2:07 PM ^
Translation. They'll be available on Saturday......
October 29th, 2018 at 2:08 PM ^
My prediction based on pure speculation:
Black and JBB are full go.
No clue about R. Gary.
October 29th, 2018 at 2:27 PM ^
Let me end your speculation on Gary and confirm you have no clue....
;-p
October 30th, 2018 at 6:53 AM ^
Yeah well I got absolute confirmation from an anonymous source that Gary may or may not play on Saturday, so there.
October 29th, 2018 at 2:08 PM ^
Thanks for the update, on the lack of updates.
October 29th, 2018 at 2:08 PM ^
Black is ready, jbb is fine and no idea on Gary
October 29th, 2018 at 2:08 PM ^
Black played last week before the weather happened. Only for a snap and then a timeout was called before the play, but he played. I would think he'd be good to go 2 weeks later.
Gary we know. Supposed 4-6 week recovery, this is week 5. He may be back, maybe not. Either way it shouldn't be overly concerning.
JBB no real update but people said he was jumping around celebrating post MSU. And it's been 2 weeks. I would think he's good to go.
October 29th, 2018 at 2:30 PM ^
I hope Gary sits out til OSU, personally. Want him fully healed for his future and I don't think we need him against PSU. Not worth the risk to him going forward.
October 29th, 2018 at 2:38 PM ^
That's the beauty of this defense, as proven by Uche and Paye's performances; they dont need any specific person, but a player like Gary sure is nice to have. He'll be back when he's ready, and the defense will be just fine without him until then.
October 29th, 2018 at 3:09 PM ^
It's true. Brown had great defenses at BC. He doesn't need five-star guys to produce. He needs guys who fit his system. Obviously, being +++ athletes on top of that is great.
October 29th, 2018 at 4:29 PM ^
With the way Paye and Uche have played I wonder if/when Gary comes back they'll consider pushing him inside at least on passing downs. That would be a pretty serious pass rush next to Dwumfour with Chase & Uche rushing off the edge.
October 29th, 2018 at 3:27 PM ^
No Gary gets to eat a few Rutgers QB's in front of friends and family in NJ. Then he prepares to eat Haskins and Dobbins, and Weber if they have the sense to play him.
October 29th, 2018 at 4:21 PM ^
Only if he needs to; if he's 100%, why save him? He's probably lost some fitness, as soon as he's good to go, go!
October 29th, 2018 at 4:30 PM ^
I'd prefer Gary get some game action before OSU. That's a long time to sit out without playing in a game and he'd likely be rusty, regardless of how intense practice is.
October 31st, 2018 at 2:22 PM ^
You right
October 29th, 2018 at 2:52 PM ^
That’s pretty good speculation and about what I would figure at this time as far as playing. I think Gary will play some snaps this week though and continue to get back to full speed before the OSU game
October 29th, 2018 at 5:34 PM ^
I’ve watched the game a couple times and still haven’t seen where Black comes in.
Can someone give me a time stamp on the MSU game where Black comes in?
TIA!
October 29th, 2018 at 2:11 PM ^
My prediction...JBB is back, Black is playing on a very limited basis but snaps will grow as season wears on, and Gary won't come back until OSU and will be limited snaps even then.
October 29th, 2018 at 2:49 PM ^
I'm guessing Black is full go tbh. He was playing very limited snaps against MSU, and this going to be 2 weeks later
October 29th, 2018 at 3:47 PM ^
I think the severity of his injury prevents him from being 100%. Correct me if I'm wrong, but he was only out there one play. He hasn't really done anything other than enter a game to show he's ready to contribute in the way he'd need to in order to be "full go". Even without injury IMO a football player can't get into game shape that quickly.
October 29th, 2018 at 2:17 PM ^
This just in: we haven't learned anything about the thing we want to know more about.
More at 11.
October 29th, 2018 at 2:30 PM ^
Someone ask Harbaugh why this girl left me on read.
October 29th, 2018 at 2:19 PM ^
I think we'll see Gary back for small portions of the IU game to give him a chance to warm up a little for OSU.
October 29th, 2018 at 3:05 PM ^
Or possibly in the "whut-ger" game, being that it will be in his homestate of NJ
October 29th, 2018 at 2:26 PM ^
Good gawd, this whole team is sandbagging for the NFL!
October 29th, 2018 at 2:30 PM ^
My guess is he just doesn't want to give PSU anything to work with, much like the past few weeks with UW and MSU.
Would love to have Gary back this week, and I hope he is back, but I have to say that Uche and Paye have really stepped up in his absence. The one silver lining in Gary's injury is that coming into next year, after he undoubtedly declares, Paye and Uche are already going to have a ton of experience under their belts. And production to go with it. I think Uche has 5 sacks in the last 3-4 games, and against some pretty good teams.
As for JBB, my guess is he'll be ready to go this Saturday. As for Tarik, this is right around the time most everyone expected he'd be back. My guess is he'll see some limited reps this Saturday, and then he'll have the IU and Rutgers games to really get his sea legs back under him before OSU.
October 29th, 2018 at 2:33 PM ^
Wasn't black's "limited reps" game last week? Or was that too limited?
October 29th, 2018 at 2:32 PM ^
Why would anyone even ask him?
1. Jim isnt going to tell the media
2. Its better to surprise PSU anyway
3. We still hVe almost a full week where Nything can happen.
October 29th, 2018 at 2:41 PM ^
Oh I know the answer to this one! Because, so I'm told, by reporters themselves...that "it is their job". Now I've never quite understood this but they say it so it must be true.
October 29th, 2018 at 3:13 PM ^
What would you consider their job is if not to ask questions that we, as fans, want answered?
October 29th, 2018 at 3:19 PM ^
I would say to ask questions they think will get answered. It's pointless to ask injury questions to Jim Harbaugh.
October 29th, 2018 at 2:39 PM ^
One of these weeks they're going to ask Harbaugh about injuries and he's going to provide a complete medical breakdown of every roster player including x-rays and blood work results where applicable. I mean, I have to assume he will one of these days... why else would they keep asking him?
October 29th, 2018 at 2:45 PM ^
The Positives:
1. Tarik Black dressed up and actually played a snap or two against MSU.
2. JBB walked off the field on his own.
3. Gary's mom reassured the fan base.
4. Two weeks to heal up before PSU.
The Negatives:
1. None that I can think of...
Go Blue!!!
October 29th, 2018 at 2:49 PM ^
Feels like yesterday that black was just hurt and the world was ending.... Somehow everything was okay and we managed to do more than just survive.
Next year our wide receiver unit will be LETHAL. Probably the best in the country
October 29th, 2018 at 3:29 PM ^
Patterson will be throwing fades on a dime with his eyes closed.
October 29th, 2018 at 4:27 PM ^
Underrated comment. Totally agreed. Both DPJ and Collins are gaining confidence. Imagine 3 legit NFL level receivers. Good luck defending that with a bruising back behind a seasoned Oline. I think offense will be too 5 next year.
October 29th, 2018 at 9:30 PM ^
"Good luck defending that with a bruising back behind a seasoned Oline."
Higdon is graduating. Who's the "bruising back" getting more than 5 carries per game?
October 29th, 2018 at 9:36 PM ^
Charbonett
October 29th, 2018 at 3:14 PM ^
So based on the insanely favorable response i got to my speculation regarding momma Gary's tweet last week I do believe I'll refrain from commenting here.
October 29th, 2018 at 3:29 PM ^
Lots of football left to be played especially if UM makes it to the B10 championship then on to the CFP. I can see Gary coming back and playing again after the PSU game - fingers crossed he is back for PSU though. If Gary puts in a few solid games before OSU and has a monster game against OSU, then his draft status will go up.
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