Tweets from BTN Visit
Thought we could link the tweets from today in one topic. Here are some, there are more in the thread
BTN Bus Tour Stop number 8 #Wolverines - Headed to morning practice - will be second East team we've seen - been to all West except Purdue
— Gerry DiNardo (@gerrydinardo) August 19, 2015
No real surprises on OL - looked like Cole, Braden, Glasgow, Kals, Magnuson. Drevno singled Blake Bars out as having had good camp
— Dave Revsine (@BTNDaveRevsine) August 19, 2015
WR looks to be about what it was a year ago - issue will be whether a deep threat can emerge. Better OL play could obviously help there
— Dave Revsine (@BTNDaveRevsine) August 19, 2015
I'd be surprised if Grant Perry doesn't contribute some at WR. Tough to tell on Brian Cole - kind of up and down
— Dave Revsine (@BTNDaveRevsine) August 19, 2015
Dressed in his uniform of a blue “M” cap, long-sleeve shirt and—what else?—khakis, Harbaugh spent most of time with QBs. Always instructing.
— Tom Dienhart (@BTNTomDienhart) August 19, 2015
A very business-like practice at Michigan today. No music blared. A classroom environment with lots of teaching. Nobody walked or lingered.
— Tom Dienhart (@BTNTomDienhart) August 19, 2015
PR looks like it'll be Peppers and Chesson. Peppers looked great overall today and DJ Durkin said he's had an outstanding camp
— Dave Revsine (@BTNDaveRevsine) August 19, 2015
PK remains up in the air - still doesn't look like an area of strength. Aussie P Blake O'Neill got off some boomers - impressive
— Dave Revsine (@BTNDaveRevsine) August 19, 2015
BTN Bus Tour #Wolverines I would not be surprised if both QB played in opener against Utah. Game play sometimes is best way to decide
— Gerry DiNardo (@gerrydinardo) August 19, 2015
@CoachJim4UM spent a great deal of practice time on special teams.#Alwaysagreatidea
— Howard Griffith (@HowardGriffith) August 19, 2015
Griffith on Michigan using the spread punt
@Lofter4 that’s an answer that has to stay on the sub@BTNDaveRevsine
— Howard Griffith (@HowardGriffith) August 19, 2015August 19th, 2015 at 1:25 PM ^
selective restraint fa sho
August 19th, 2015 at 1:37 PM ^
sometimes... it's just not worth it.
August 19th, 2015 at 1:28 PM ^
Thanks Dave Revaine
QB - if I had to guess, I'd say both Morris and Rudock would play against Utah - not sure there's clear separation
— Dave Revsine (@BTNDaveRevsine) August 19, 2015August 19th, 2015 at 1:32 PM ^
Well Rudock is a known quantity, so if that's the case it gives us a pretty precise look at where Shane is (i.e. waaaay better than last year, but still not where we had once hoped).
That said it's someone's observation from watching half of one practice so probably meaningless crap.
August 19th, 2015 at 1:37 PM ^
There's 7 or 8 quarterbacks competing for the job...everyone is focused on Morris & Rudock. What about the other guys I don't think they are giving up. I'm sort of wondering if we might be in for a surprise in September.
August 19th, 2015 at 1:38 PM ^
Well obviously once we have a six TD lead, Rudock will get a break and Morris will come in. I'm sure that's what he meant.
August 19th, 2015 at 1:42 PM ^
Wonder if he's related to . . .
August 19th, 2015 at 1:38 PM ^
Harbaugh is incredibly involved in the passing game at practice - gives a lot of feedback - very hands-on with that group
— Dave Revsine (@BTNDaveRevsine) August 19, 2015
Other obvious trouble spot LY was OL. I think that group will be vastly improved.They have always had talent there - evident again 2day
— Dave Revsine (@BTNDaveRevsine) August 19, 2015
August 19th, 2015 at 1:39 PM ^
A lot of returning OLs + Drevno = Vast improvement
I feel the same way.
August 19th, 2015 at 1:49 PM ^
August 19th, 2015 at 3:01 PM ^
I don't see many people saying that this is necessarily a bad thing, but I think that the sentiment is that last year, our team was slow and lacked any explosiveness on either side of the ball. If the same players are back, unless they suddenly become faster, we will once again be slow and lack explosiveness. Sure, those players will be better coached and in better positions to succeed, but they will still be the same individuals.
Not saying that I necessarily agree with this, but it isn't totally crazy either.
August 19th, 2015 at 1:39 PM ^
WR looks to be about what it was a year ago - issue will be whether a deep threat can emerge. Better OL play could obviously help there
— Dave Revsine (@BTNDaveRevsine) August 19, 2015
Did we even get to see the receivers last year? Nobody other than Funchess and occasionally Darboh really had the ball thrown to them
August 19th, 2015 at 1:51 PM ^
I think it means "they were slow last year and look relatively slow this year but if the line can keep the defense off the QB (whoever that ends up being) then maybe they can find a way to get open."
August 19th, 2015 at 1:54 PM ^
Or Blake needs more time than a normal QB to punt the balls to these wide receivers...
August 19th, 2015 at 1:39 PM ^
No real surprises on OL - looked like Cole, Braden, Glasgow, Kals, Magnuson. Drevno singled Blake Bars out as having had good camp
— Dave Revsine (@BTNDaveRevsine) August 19, 2015They are really well coached on the OL - constant constructive feedback. Would be shocked if they're not better
— Dave Revsine (@BTNDaveRevsine) August 19, 2015August 19th, 2015 at 1:48 PM ^
Bars turning into a serviceable back-up would be an outstanding development. I was going to do a write-up on his play during the spring game, looked at every play. He was meh, some good plays, some bad ones... couldn't conclude much.
August 19th, 2015 at 1:39 PM ^
WR looks to be about what it was a year ago - issue will be whether a deep threat can emerge. Better OL play could obviously help there
— Dave Revsine (@BTNDaveRevsine) August 19, 2015I'd be surprised if Grant Perry doesn't contribute some at WR. Tough to tell on Brian Cole - kind of up and down
— Dave Revsine (@BTNDaveRevsine) August 19, 2015August 19th, 2015 at 3:04 PM ^
August 19th, 2015 at 1:41 PM ^
They are really well coached on the OL - constant constructive feedback. Would be shocked if they're not better
— Dave Revsine (@BTNDaveRevsine) August 19, 2015
August 19th, 2015 at 1:48 PM ^
August 19th, 2015 at 1:45 PM ^
RB - lots of good well-known options here - again, I think difference in OL will help immensely.
— Dave Revsine (@BTNDaveRevsine) August 19, 2015
August 19th, 2015 at 1:49 PM ^
Only takeaway thus far is Blake Bars has surfaced from Funk's purgatory and the hype about Perry being a contributor in yr 1 seems to be seconded. Wish they had something about the backup OL aside from Bars - I really would have liked to see Kugler impressing by now (year 3 in the program). Dawson too.
August 19th, 2015 at 1:51 PM ^
August 19th, 2015 at 1:48 PM ^
PK remains up in the air - still doesn't look like an area of strength. Aussie P Blake O'Neill got off some boomers - impressive
— Dave Revsine (@BTNDaveRevsine) August 19, 2015PR looks like it'll be Peppers and Chesson. Peppers looked great overall today and DJ Durkin said he's had an outstanding camp
— Dave Revsine (@BTNDaveRevsine) August 19, 2015August 19th, 2015 at 1:56 PM ^
a lot on 4th down in the red zone. Maybe why Gentry was rumored to be taking snaps at TE earlier...put all the trees in the end zone and throw it up.
August 19th, 2015 at 1:52 PM ^
All of your TEs...
TE could be a real area of strength - obviously we know about Jake Butt, but Poggi, Winovich, Williams (nice TD grab) all look solid
— Dave Revsine (@BTNDaveRevsine) August 19, 2015
Shocking takeaway - Williams can catch...
A lot of known commodities, obviously, on defense. Looks like Lyons will definitely help in secondary.
— Dave Revsine (@BTNDaveRevsine) August 19, 2015August 19th, 2015 at 1:54 PM ^
No one should be surprised by Revsine's comment about Grant Perry. The kid is the most successful WR in the history of Michigan high school football (1,700 yards and 21 TDs his Sr. year, and a 3x state champ), and he did it in one of the most competitive leagues in the state. He was also an effective return man at Brother Rice. At a MINIMUM he's a Fred Jackson version of Drew Dileo (i.e., he's Dileo, but with more size and speed).
August 19th, 2015 at 1:55 PM ^
Alleluiah goes here.
It's obvious they're really, really well coached. Practice was all business, drills were efficient, feedback was great
— Dave Revsine (@BTNDaveRevsine) August 19, 2015
August 19th, 2015 at 1:56 PM ^
on Gentry
Tall. Clearly has talent - but it's a 2-man race at QB for this year https://t.co/zhLpCpfrmP
— Dave Revsine (@BTNDaveRevsine) August 19, 2015August 19th, 2015 at 1:57 PM ^
On TEs not mentioned...
Did I mention Hill and Bunting? They're good too. Lot of interesting options there. https://t.co/H0nuauOLpU
— Dave Revsine (@BTNDaveRevsine) August 19, 2015August 19th, 2015 at 1:59 PM ^
As expected - most hope for a guy weve never seen in college do it i.e. Cole or Harris. We'll be methodical.
I still think big-play explosiveness will be an issue for this team - no one totally jumps out on that front
— Dave Revsine (@BTNDaveRevsine) August 19, 2015August 19th, 2015 at 2:00 PM ^
On running backs - supports whispers no one is pulling ahead.
Hard to tell - I did notice Smith a few times. Guess would be by committee at 1st & see if someone emerges https://t.co/ZHYrUZHwMy
— Dave Revsine (@BTNDaveRevsine) August 19, 2015August 19th, 2015 at 2:01 PM ^
Parroting what everyone says
It's tough to say - both had their moments. Morris has a great arm. Rudock doesn't make many mistakes. Tough call https://t.co/652eApcfnI
— Dave Revsine (@BTNDaveRevsine) August 19, 2015August 19th, 2015 at 2:01 PM ^
On Drake Harris
That's a young(er) guy that could definitely help https://t.co/AkxFpZAyvu
— Dave Revsine (@BTNDaveRevsine) August 19, 2015August 19th, 2015 at 2:02 PM ^
On Isaac
Big - man he has great size for a RB. Because of the structure of practice, I didn't come away w great feel for RBs https://t.co/KghTz2Y9Cc
— Dave Revsine (@BTNDaveRevsine) August 19, 2015
August 19th, 2015 at 2:03 PM ^
Did Peppers do offense?
Not that we saw - but, again, they know we're there. He certainly could provide explosion if they're so inclined https://t.co/SyeGq3LAPN
— Dave Revsine (@BTNDaveRevsine) August 19, 2015August 19th, 2015 at 2:45 PM ^
Wouldn't be surprising if they structured practice today to be deliverately un-revealing.
August 19th, 2015 at 4:10 PM ^
obviuos, they aren't going to show shit. All obvious stuff.. Harbaugh probably deliberately kept drills particular with QB's in which not one could stand out above an another, other than Shane's advantage in arm strength. They sure as hell arent going to put Jabrill on offense!
August 19th, 2015 at 2:04 PM ^
D-line?
Good group - rotated a lot of guys through. I think they'll once again have a very solid defense https://t.co/mugvTCnwR1
— Dave Revsine (@BTNDaveRevsine) August 19, 2015August 19th, 2015 at 2:06 PM ^
Dinardo strangely quiet - by the time he does his tweets though we'll be beating the Seahawks if matched head to head.
August 19th, 2015 at 2:06 PM ^
From these bubbles, I have a feeling it will be Morris taking the snaps during game one. Harbaugh was faced with a similar proposition in SF - the boom or bust, unknown quantity in Kaep or the steady vet in Smith. He went for the former. Hard to see it not happening again here.
August 19th, 2015 at 2:09 PM ^
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August 19th, 2015 at 2:31 PM ^
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August 19th, 2015 at 2:12 PM ^
I've been saying Morris will start since Ruddock was rumored to be coming partly because of the reasons you state and partly because I think Ruddock is not all that good despite his decent stats.
August 20th, 2015 at 7:44 AM ^
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August 19th, 2015 at 2:08 PM ^
More Morris - just parroting what every college analyst in the country will say
His arm - he can really spin it. Issue will obviously be TO's - have to be dramatically better there as a team https://t.co/ktZiwUFVCz
— Dave Revsine (@BTNDaveRevsine) August 19, 2015
August 19th, 2015 at 2:08 PM ^
How does UM compare to MSU.
MSU looked like a team that can compete this year for a National Title. Not a fair expectation for UM this yr https://t.co/uMimpq2hsd
— Dave Revsine (@BTNDaveRevsine) August 19, 2015August 19th, 2015 at 2:18 PM ^
Why even tweet something like this? Click bait?