Terrific story on Karan Higdon. Please read.
November 6th, 2017 at 8:04 PM ^
You called this outbreak early. Thanks for the additional great story on a great Michigan man
November 6th, 2017 at 8:25 PM ^
He knows the credit goes to his line. He is just taking advantage of his chance to help the squad win games. He needs to stay humble and continue to be a great teammate. He is part of a rushing attack that is really shaping up to cause problems going forward. Very impressed with the line ever since Drevno came down onto the field....they have been getting straight after people.
November 6th, 2017 at 8:34 PM ^
Kudos to you as well for the insight. You were right about him and he has been a joy to watch. Have a great deal of respect for him and what he has accomplished.
November 6th, 2017 at 9:34 PM ^
I've bet a bunch of people noticed that the run game improved with Drevno on the field. Just curious what advantages that has over Drevno in the box.
November 7th, 2017 at 12:54 AM ^
after every drive. Being in the booth is for OC's so they can see the defensive formations to make the right play calls, but an O line coach is typically on the field so he can actively teach and coach.
November 6th, 2017 at 8:05 PM ^
So many negative stories about college athletes/athletics - great to read one about a great positive example. Way to go Karan!
November 6th, 2017 at 8:05 PM ^
I’ve been wondering, how much did you have to do with getting Karan in front of the coaches. I seem to remember you playing a role in that. If you’re ever in Toledo the first couple rounds are on me. He is a joy to watch and seems to encompass everything that makes me a fan of this team and university.
November 6th, 2017 at 8:19 PM ^
Karan was meant to be here. He worked his ass off and is making good on his commitment. He got here by having the grades and the film. He was always a Michigan Man. Just a different breed.
November 6th, 2017 at 8:25 PM ^
All Cthiulu's plan!
November 7th, 2017 at 7:08 AM ^
Thank God he did not get into Alabama's engineering school!
November 6th, 2017 at 8:14 PM ^
Great comment by one of his teachers in the comments section at the end of the story. His integrity and hard work will take him a long ways regardless of football. Go Blue!
November 6th, 2017 at 8:20 PM ^
Plans on anesthesia practice in the long run.
November 6th, 2017 at 8:15 PM ^
he had a good article last week about him, mike hart run in after Indiana. I made a comment, few others did about how much we like the kid. He literally went through and put a heart on the comments from each of the fans. Not to often do you see the kids read up on that and react.
November 6th, 2017 at 8:22 PM ^
Senior has the Facebook page. Junior is off social media. His folks are really good people.
November 7th, 2017 at 12:58 AM ^
the article you linked didn't mention senior, just his mother.
November 6th, 2017 at 8:19 PM ^
spelled Hogdon wrong.
November 6th, 2017 at 8:22 PM ^
very nice story. i noted in particular saturday night how he drives so hard when he hits someone. even when his back is to the ground he's still crab walking forward trying bull for more yards. i hope he achieves his academic goals too.
November 6th, 2017 at 11:56 PM ^
OP rubbed some people the wrong way when he implied Higdon wasn't getting as many carries because of "politics." I'm guessing the downvotes are for the messenger, not the message.
November 6th, 2017 at 8:23 PM ^
Great story ty....smh at people who would neg this
November 7th, 2017 at 12:54 AM ^
I've drawn some of this through disagreements with folks. It's not aimed at Karan. As long as folks know about the kid, I've made my own bed with folks on the board. Nobody has negative feelings about Karan. Totally good with it.
November 6th, 2017 at 8:24 PM ^
...if Karan does the same thing in the next 3 games I say give him the key to the university!
Go Blue!
November 6th, 2017 at 8:27 PM ^
a great player for Michigan. Thank you for sharing MM 14. So great that Karan runs his heart out for the Maize and Blue and represents and personifies Michigan so well.
November 6th, 2017 at 8:30 PM ^
A joy to watch play. Congrats to all, expecially mom for supporting this young man.
Go Blue.
November 6th, 2017 at 8:32 PM ^
Karan Higdon is indeed a role model and a true Michigan Man. I know he is inspiring kids to excell in the classroom, the athletic field, and life.
November 6th, 2017 at 8:33 PM ^
Karan Higdon is an amazing kid independent of anything he does on the football field. He has a bright future in whatever he chooses to do and will be a pillar to any community he becomes a part of - Michigan or not...he is a really good human being. We just happen to be lucky enough to call him one of ours.
November 6th, 2017 at 8:35 PM ^
I sure am glad that he flipped from Iowa! Giving him to Ferentz would have been a bad idea... I'd much rather have him running for UM against OSU, than running against UM for Iowa.
November 7th, 2017 at 1:00 AM ^
every RB that Ferentz does. Guy has an eye for RB talent, that's for sure.
November 6th, 2017 at 8:35 PM ^
that class.
November 6th, 2017 at 8:40 PM ^
Great article, thank you for sharing!
Although, I’m sorry, I can’t not say that citing Sarasota as the meanest city in America in this article is really terrible journalism. While that is an accurate ranking from the time, they were named that because they have ultra tough anti-homeless ordinances, not because it’s a super rough place to live as the article implies (yes, it has some rough spots, but it’s nothing like some areas in the next county over, even). That’s just misleading in the extreme.
November 7th, 2017 at 12:59 AM ^
We have had many shootings and per capita for violent crime...it is was worse than Miami for several years. This is hidden to protect the tourism industry to be honest. We've had multiple homicides....60 shots 5 hit....Bradenton gang shootouts...stabbings. The whole nine. Not trying to paint out the city as Detroit but there are violent crimes in a concentrated part of this city almost nightly. Almost all of our kids come from this. They see and deal with things they shouldn't daily. I'll save the stories but it is ignored by the media largely to proteCT tourism.
November 7th, 2017 at 7:02 AM ^
As a three-year resident, I can confirm every word in the above post.
It was one of the most disgusting situations I have ever witnessed, worthy of the Great American Novel.
November 7th, 2017 at 9:28 AM ^
I'm not disputing that. In fact I said that. My comment was just that it was a disingenuous use of that particular ranking in the article because the ranking derived from a very specific thing (anti-homeless ordinances) but the author lead the reader to think it was about something else (community violence).
November 6th, 2017 at 8:36 PM ^
Great story and a great young man.
Pretty great mom, too.
November 6th, 2017 at 8:38 PM ^
What a first class young man. And much credit to his parents and role models. Stay humble and hungry Karan.
November 6th, 2017 at 8:40 PM ^
What deserves an additional mention is most on this board will remember the battle we had for Mike Webber and the drama that happened on signing day. We lost Webber and ended up with Higdon. A little know Florida running back that was committed to Iowa and THEN switched his committment to Michigan. Many "myself included" were really bummed out that we lost Webber! and ended up taking some a Iowa flip!!! Harbaugh won again!! BOY was I so so so wrong!!!!! This young man has not only turned out to be an awesome running back BUT probably more than anything ....has been EVERYTHING that Michigan stands for!!! #humbled
November 6th, 2017 at 8:43 PM ^
Agree and Webber won't play much @ OSU with Dobbins ahead of him and his former RB recruiting coach leaving a few days after signing day.
November 6th, 2017 at 10:23 PM ^
And he was a complete asshat in The Game last year. Glad he chose OSU, perfect fit for those chumps.
November 7th, 2017 at 1:18 AM ^
Weber. Just wish he had a chance to play with Jake Ruddock.
November 7th, 2017 at 5:43 PM ^
I agree with everything in your comment, but, if I remember correctly, Higdon flipping to us caused Weber not to commit. That's why these two are indelibly linked. In the end, we got the player who was most enthusiastic about coming to Michigan, and it's great to see that he's realizing his potential on and off the field. Go Blue!
November 6th, 2017 at 8:41 PM ^
Great story, great kid. Love to have him representing our school!
November 6th, 2017 at 8:44 PM ^
The story of Joe Mixon punching a girl got a lot more coverage than the story of a kid who’s doing everything right. Loved reading this.
November 6th, 2017 at 8:45 PM ^
What a joy to watch #22. Kid will be successful at whatever path this life leads him down. Really glad he plays for the good guys!!!
November 6th, 2017 at 8:52 PM ^
What a terrific youngster. It's people like him who make everyone around them better. So glad we flipped him from Iowa!!
November 6th, 2017 at 8:53 PM ^
Well earned success. Keep a goin'
November 6th, 2017 at 8:56 PM ^
He is one hell of a running back and maybe a better person. Next year will be special for him.
November 6th, 2017 at 8:58 PM ^
People whine that we aren't getting all four and five star recruits; and then a kid like Higdon comes along and uses the opportunity to keep working hard and improving until he is an undeniable force on the field! GO KARAN and GO BLUE!
November 6th, 2017 at 9:22 PM ^
man it made me feel old seeing Karan Higdon's childhood playing card and then seeing "2006" on the bottom of it. Was 2006 not like 4 years ago?
November 6th, 2017 at 9:39 PM ^
Years kind of become a blur the older you get
November 6th, 2017 at 9:40 PM ^
Impressive mom
November 6th, 2017 at 10:09 PM ^
Great story--and Higdon is having a great year!