Vote_Crisler_1937

July 22nd, 2022 at 10:59 AM ^

Harbaugh has said many times he’s looking for prototypical dual threat author/QBs. Transformational instead of transaction something or other. He would also like 3 Techs who can stop the run and disrupt industries by embracing cutting edge technologies and running backs who are both able to pound it up the middle and be sales threats out of the back office. 

Blue Vet

July 22nd, 2022 at 7:43 AM ^

Just yesterday I got an email from a friend who drove up the west side of the Lower Peninsula, stayed overnight near the Mackinac Bridge,  then down the eastern shore line to the Saginaw Bay, and I thought, what a great drive. 

Lots of great stuff to see in the state.

And service too in one of my old homes, Flint. Impressive.

rob f

July 23rd, 2022 at 11:53 PM ^

Same here.

My great grandpa migrated from Germany to Westphalia Michigan in 1858, then moved to Calumet MI in the early 1860s and put his barn-building skills to good use laying timber in the copper mines, as the mining crews would go deeper and deeper with their tunnels.  By 1863 three of his brothers also came over from Germany after he sent word back that he had found employment in the UP.

Perkis-Size Me

July 22nd, 2022 at 8:33 AM ^

Great to see stuff like this. Harbaugh really does believe in the idea of molding a well-rounded individual that Michigan can be proud of, not just molding a great football player. 

This also has an indirect instate recruiting benefit as well. While I'm sure Harbaugh is not remotely doing it with this intent, seeing Michigan football players show up to things like this might make a lot of instate parents sit there and say "Wow, I want my son to play for Harbaugh."

Blue@LSU

July 22nd, 2022 at 9:36 AM ^

McNamara plunked Harbaugh into the icy waters of a dunk tank.

The Freep is going to be all over this, claiming it was a passing drill during an impermissible practice. 

Amazinblu

July 22nd, 2022 at 9:49 AM ^

Blue, great point - it’s amazing to me that Compliance wasn’t aware of this practice session.

It’s probably a Level 1 violation and could result in the loss of multiple scholarships, three years without post season / bowl games, and - I don’t know what else.  Let’s see what the NCAA levies.

Amazinblu

July 22nd, 2022 at 1:29 PM ^

I saw a video, and - candidly, I feel better.  It wasn’t McNamara that “tanked” Harbaugh - it was another fan / spectator.

One other thing, the spectator/ fan threw a baseball - not a football.  

My hope is - that if McNamara did participate - that he used a baseball.  Though, I’m quite certain someone will infer that this is a training session - and, not permitted this time of year - as well as the fact that a baseball can be used during a drill to improve a QB’s throwing motion.

of course, there maybe video evidence that McNamara actually used a football - hit the target (as expected), dunked Coach Harbaugh, and we can expect a notice of Level 1 infractions very soon.

Amazinblu

July 22nd, 2022 at 1:30 PM ^

I saw a video, and - candidly, I feel better.  It wasn’t McNamara that “tanked” Harbaugh - it was another fan / spectator.

One other thing, the spectator/ fan threw a baseball - not a football.  

My hope is - that if McNamara did participate - that he used a baseball.  Though, I’m quite certain someone will infer that this is a training session - and, not permitted this time of year - as well as the fact that a baseball can be used during a drill to improve a QB’s throwing motion.

of course, there maybe video evidence that McNamara actually used a football - hit the target (as expected), dunked Coach Harbaugh, and we can expect a notice of Level 1 infractions very soon.

matty blue

July 22nd, 2022 at 10:05 AM ^

i can't even tell you how much i love this.  harbaugh, juwan, kba - they all seem to really focus on creating a team atmosphere as a way to build unity and success on and off the field.  

"hey, gang, let's go get some chicken dinners in frankenmuth," and they seem to enjoy doing it.

Michigan Is Su…

July 22nd, 2022 at 11:28 AM ^

I hope they all enjoy the great state of Michigan’s great scenery and history... our church has a program in help intercity kids ... in GR ... we took them on a trip to the beach in Holland and they were awestruck.. they said wow bayview really exists... never were to the beach before... I hope they all enjoy it 

DGM06

July 22nd, 2022 at 2:37 PM ^

I drove past their convoy this afternoon, they were heading west on I96 between Lansing and Grand Rapids. Looked like about 6 Indian Trails busses with “Michigan Football 2022” logos on the sides, plus their equipment truck following the busses. 

tsunami42080

July 22nd, 2022 at 3:02 PM ^

My sister is National Guard and works on the Blackhawk's and Chinooks. She said the team was there (Lansing) about a week ago taking rides and getting a tour. She said she spoke to RJ Moten for a little, and was very down to earth. I think they did some video of it.