Kwiatkowski Article in AA.com
Nice article on one of our other walk-ons. Stories like this are one of the reasons I love college football so much. Go Blue!
http://www.annarbor.com/mi/wolverines/2012/11/from_student_section_to_starte/
November 14th, 2012 at 10:49 AM ^
November 14th, 2012 at 10:56 AM ^
The "Touch the Banner" part is the best!
November 14th, 2012 at 10:54 AM ^
Some of my favortie moments in Three and Out were Kwiatowski's try out, and either Denard or Devin saying that "Dude can play!"
MIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIICH!!!!!!!
November 14th, 2012 at 11:00 AM ^
I really liked what I saw out of Kwiatkowski coming out of the spring. You could tell that he was going to be a contributor. I didn't necessarily think he would play THIS much (and he might not have if Brandon Moore had stayed healthy), but Kwiatkowski has turned into a significantly better blocker than Moore ever has been.
I'm looking forward to 2013 and beyond, when Michigan will have multiple receiving threats at the tight end positions (Funchess, Butt, Hill, etc.).
November 14th, 2012 at 11:13 AM ^
1. That is a nearly Hokian point by the guy on his back in the picture from the article
2. I see he is listed as a RS senior on Mgoblue.com, but does he have eligibility remaining? It wouldn't be terrible to have him around next year.
November 14th, 2012 at 11:29 AM ^
No, he is done after this season. While the future is bright for the TE position, Kwiatkowski has been a nice bright spot for the team this year. It would be nice to have him around next year with his experience and blocking ability, but Williams and even Hill seem like they will fill in nicely in the next few seasons.
November 14th, 2012 at 11:38 AM ^
Don't forget about Jake Butt - he's probably the second best TE prospect in the pipeline, behind Funchess.
November 14th, 2012 at 11:49 AM ^
I guess I was thinking more along the blocking type. But Jake Butt will be fun to watch too. I think he is more in the Koger mold; can catch and block. At least that is how I view him but I could be wrong.
November 14th, 2012 at 1:25 PM ^
I think Butt's going to be a better in-line blocker than Hill. Hill is more of the pass catching type.
November 14th, 2012 at 1:49 PM ^
November 14th, 2012 at 2:15 PM ^
You would know better than I would. I haven't seen much film on Hill so I guess my opinion is mostly guessing. Thanks for your input Magnus.
November 14th, 2012 at 2:24 PM ^
Yeah, there's not much film out there on Khalid Hill. He did play some offensive tackle this year, too...
November 14th, 2012 at 11:46 AM ^
"I had the choice of blocking Mike Martin or Ryan Van Bergen, and neither of them knew who I was" - Mike Kwiatkowski, in reference to his days as an OG on the scout team
I actually thought some of the jobs that I had during my undergraduate years were bad, then I read stories like this and that job as a laborer at a landscaping company seems awesome.
In all seriousness, Kwiatkowski is another one of the great stories on this team, from trying out with the hope of making the travel squad to the scout team to playing very little to being a great contributor at TE this year. The hard work and dedication to the team show great character and hopefully reflect in everything that he does after he leaves campus. Go Blue, Mr. Kwiatkowski.
Thanks to the OP for sharing this - hopefully they highlight a few more seniors like this in next couple days leading into Senior Day.
November 14th, 2012 at 12:26 PM ^
November 14th, 2012 at 12:49 PM ^
November 14th, 2012 at 1:34 PM ^
Great story; awesome job Mike Wazowksi!
November 14th, 2012 at 1:38 PM ^
The article failed to use the word "GRIT." I thought that was required for all athletes who were un- or under-recruited.
November 14th, 2012 at 4:48 PM ^
I am unbelievably proud of this guy! He has worked so hard and it's nice to see him get some recognition. I've been dating Mike for a year and a half so I don't feel bad about sharing this picture of our Halloween costumes this year. It was time for it to surface and I think the MGoBlog community will really appreciate it. Enjoy!
November 14th, 2012 at 4:54 PM ^
Those shirts are tremendous. Welcome to the MGoBlog community, btw. We are all just as glad to see Mike's hard work pay off as you are. Go Blue and Go Monsters, Inc. (yeah I loved the movie).
November 14th, 2012 at 4:57 PM ^
Also, it's a crime against humanity if this isn't in the next Best of the Board feature.
November 14th, 2012 at 5:01 PM ^
This has to be fake.
Girls don't read this blog.
November 14th, 2012 at 9:43 PM ^
November 14th, 2012 at 6:10 PM ^
I played against him in High School. He was an extremely good player I am honestly surprised he didn't get more offers. Very possible that the entire team was so good that he didn't get noticed as much.