Jordan Glasgow named a 2019 Butkus Award Semifinalist
Jordan Glasgow was named a 2019 Butkus Award Semifinalist. Hilariously so was Joe Bachie.
Butkus Award semifinalists
— Brett McMurphy (@Brett_McMurphy) November 4, 2019
Joe Bachie, MichSt
Zack Baun, Wisconsin
Jordyn Brooks, TexasTech
Tae Crowder, UGA
Jordan Glasgow, Mich
Jake Hansen, Illinois
Anfernee Jennings, Bama
Kenneth Murray, OU
Micah Parsons, PennSt
Isaiah Simmons, Clemson
Evan Weaver, Cal
Logan Wilson, Wyoming
November 4th, 2019 at 1:14 PM ^
Joe Bachie, MichSt
I'm just throwing out a guess, but he's not winning it.
November 4th, 2019 at 1:15 PM ^
He's talking to a supervisor about it right now.
November 4th, 2019 at 1:29 PM ^
Mork is asking to sub kenney willekes, until he gets popped for peds.
November 4th, 2019 at 3:56 PM ^
Those who stay are already ineligible.
November 4th, 2019 at 4:04 PM ^
BANG! I wonder why they didn't just take his name off the list before releasing it. Maybe because he's appealing?
November 4th, 2019 at 4:21 PM ^
he's not that appealing.
November 4th, 2019 at 4:31 PM ^
I think one of the interns forgot to take is name off the list.
November 4th, 2019 at 1:14 PM ^
It's well earned. He's not the most athletic dude, but he's a great FB player and seems to be a super hard worker.
November 4th, 2019 at 1:18 PM ^
He’s gritty, plays with a chip on his shoulder, brings his lunch pail to work every day, a grinder, etc.
November 4th, 2019 at 1:19 PM ^
Don't forget "coach's kid" and "blue collar". Are there any more euphemisms for "white non-QB FB player"?
November 4th, 2019 at 2:17 PM ^
Nose to the grindstone, overcomes his limitations athletically, is just a real football player, has real gumption, can-do attitude, never say die, he'll outwork you and outhit you, overcomes obstacles, plays beyond his ability, "smart", overachiever, gamer, underrated
November 4th, 2019 at 2:23 PM ^
Motor that never quits.
November 4th, 2019 at 3:56 PM ^
“Heady”.
November 4th, 2019 at 4:04 PM ^
Student of the game
November 4th, 2019 at 8:48 PM ^
A cerebral player
November 5th, 2019 at 1:39 PM ^
White
November 4th, 2019 at 1:21 PM ^
I know we're spoiled by Bush/McGrone but Glasgow is actually really athletic for a LB.
November 4th, 2019 at 1:29 PM ^
His change of direction is not very good. He's pretty fast in a straight line and hits hard. Pair that with always knowing where to go and you have a pretty darn good player. Times where he's schemed into having to shut down a bunch of space are probably always going to be a weakness for him though.
November 4th, 2019 at 2:14 PM ^
Is that true, or are we all biased by that one play where he got his ankles broken by a slot WR? BTW, most LBs - even the great ones - are on tape somewhere having their ankles broken if put in a similar situation.
November 4th, 2019 at 2:16 PM ^
He got his ankles broken by Ian Book last week too.
Don't get me wrong, he's a hell of a player and there aren't many I'd trade for him, but we can call a spade a spade when it comes to his limitations.
November 4th, 2019 at 3:52 PM ^
Most LBs are gonna struggle trying to cover 4.3 slot bugs in space and it is a weakness that Brown has helped address with more zone....PSU being an exemption and why OSU is really really concerning.
Glasgow, Hawkins or Mettellus 1-1 with no help and against players in that mold is not an ideal thing ---- I would think any team with that kind of player should have an automatic read when that comes up, as it is just too much to expect consistently.
November 4th, 2019 at 4:51 PM ^
I take exception to your use of exemption.
November 4th, 2019 at 1:19 PM ^
A St. Kovacs player if ever there was one. For his "lack of athleticism" he sure as shit makes a ton of really impressive tackles. Seems to always be in the right position, takes good angles in pursuit, never afraid to bloody his nose (or the nose of an opponent)... He has been a huge asset this year.
November 4th, 2019 at 1:36 PM ^
Lets hope Glasgow’s last play at Michigan isn’t getting torched ala Kovacs with Alshon Jefferey or Watson vs OSU.
November 4th, 2019 at 4:05 PM ^
Well there's always the bowl game.
November 4th, 2019 at 2:18 PM ^
So what you're saying is that all your walk-on Jordan safety are belong to us?
November 4th, 2019 at 2:26 PM ^
What I'm saying is that all of the Glasgow boys should be having as many children as possible as soon as possible. If they get started now the 2038 - 2058 teams will be in great shape.
Need to get their contact info to Xtramelanin.
November 4th, 2019 at 1:21 PM ^
A little surprising but good for Jordan. Kid works his ass off.
November 4th, 2019 at 1:26 PM ^
Most underrated player on the team. Our LB play, in the aggregate, is better than last year's when we had Devin Bush. Glasgow is a big reason why.
It's an amazing accomplishment and his family should be proud of what all of them have achieved.
BTW - 5/12 LBs are from the B1G, and only two from the SEC.
November 4th, 2019 at 1:28 PM ^
The young man is a gamer... we're fortunate to have him, for sure. Too bad he's the last of the Glasgow brothers...... wish his parents were amish and there were 5 more all 1 year apart in age.
November 4th, 2019 at 1:31 PM ^
He's been much better than I expected, and could well make it 3/3 on Glasgow kids being drafted.
Not to defend Bachie, but if you had each of these guys on the list take a drug test at the right time my guess is a couple would come up hot. Performance enhancement isn't limited just to over-achieving white guys.
November 4th, 2019 at 1:35 PM ^
You're right and I upvoted you. It's also true that MSU has a history that's worth mocking with this particular segment of their team.
November 4th, 2019 at 3:12 PM ^
Oh absolutely. I think it's basically required that a linebacker at MSU has to piss hot every couple of years or they might get kicked off the team.
November 4th, 2019 at 1:41 PM ^
This is quite an honor to make this list. I am pleased that he is getting recognized as he is often grossly underappreciated by Michigan fans. It is uninformed and lazy to refer to him as merely serviceable. He is an excellent player, and this is an outstanding external recognition for his remarkable performance this season.
November 4th, 2019 at 1:51 PM ^
I’m gonna disagree IP. Let’s be honest, he’s the 3rd best LB on the team.
Maybe 4th if Ross didn’t miss time.
November 4th, 2019 at 2:25 PM ^
Glasgow fits the profile of "gritty walk-on who rose to be a valued started for a ranked P5 team" who happens to be related to two former college walk-on NFL players. He's a very good story.
He is also 2nd on the team in tackles and 3rd in sacks. He's having a very good season. I don't know how he compares to the rest of the country, but he's as good a representative from the Michigan LB corp as anyone when you look at the stats.
November 4th, 2019 at 2:19 PM ^
That's an amazing list of players.
November 4th, 2019 at 2:27 PM ^
I'm guessing it will be Parsons.
November 4th, 2019 at 3:15 PM ^
Will THIS get him a star in the weekly preview?
November 4th, 2019 at 3:38 PM ^
simmons should win it (parsons and baun having good years too) but that doesnt take away from glasgows year. hes playing well
November 4th, 2019 at 4:27 PM ^
Deserved!
November 4th, 2019 at 4:29 PM ^
5 of them from the Big Ten... out of 12.
November 4th, 2019 at 8:42 PM ^
Bachie LOL
November 4th, 2019 at 9:40 PM ^
Unrelated but since Gedeon is still in the NFL, how does everyone feel Glasgow compares to Gedeon? Similarly, McCray and Bolden? Glasgow is smaller than all of them but feels like more of a play maker.