Why does RichRod hate black DEs?

Submitted by ShockFX on
I don't understand why he took 2 4* white guys when he could have taken the 2 5* black guys.  Doesn't he know we need fast DEs that can rush the passer, not slow white DEs that just run stop?  THIS ISN'T THE BIG EAST!

Goblue89

September 18th, 2008 at 7:28 PM ^

we could have taken two 5*'s like you claim.  Lets just be happy we got two commitments and two pretty decent ones at that.  I live out here in AZ and have had the chance to see Craig Roh.  Dude can play!  Plus he had an offer from USC and they own this state so we should consider him a real steal.  I really like this class RichRod is putting together.  He really addressed a lot of needs.  I would still like to see another LB, S and an OL.  Plus a couple late surprises at impact positions would be nice as well. 

Tim Waymen

September 18th, 2008 at 7:47 PM ^

What's happening is that RR is recruiting white players to make the transition easier on the Michigan fanbase.  Why do you think Kevin Newsome decommitted and Tate Forcier took his place?  Two black QBs would be too much.  Recruit too many black players, and see more articles talking about how "Rich Rodriguez is a horrible fit for Michigan."  See?  RR is beginning to realize that he is no longer in the Big East, and the constant fumbling on Saturday served as a painful reminder for him.

turbo cool

September 18th, 2008 at 7:51 PM ^

spread offense-check; black QB-check; white RB-check; white DE's-check; hispanic coach-check. what's the over under on how long it takes for all the 'older' alumni to self-destruct and blow up?

Six Zero

September 18th, 2008 at 7:52 PM ^

They're just DEs...  this year, perhaps more than ever, we've learned that no position is gender specific.

I've been impressed that none of the announcers have made a big deal about McGuff being a white tailback on any of the three networks that have covered our games this year.  Of course, I'm not naive-- probably a producer somewhere gave specific instructions not to bring it up, as they shouldn't.

A football player is a football player is a football player.  Welcome ROH!  Welcome LaLOTA!

Sommy

September 18th, 2008 at 9:53 PM ^

Furthermore, why did DickRod dispose of the Michigan Terrible Towel?  Now everyone is going to think that the Steelers invented it.

Jim Harbaugh S…

September 18th, 2008 at 11:39 PM ^

That was an Awesome post!

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How do we know RR has even seen these DEs?  I heard in the Big (L)East you just pick a recruits name out of a hat - call him a few times and hope he commits.  RR needs to learn that in the Big10 there are at home recruit visits - I would have thought that BTN commericial taught him that.

Tim Waymen

September 19th, 2008 at 12:25 AM ^

While we're on the race topic, I've been thinking for a while about a potentially tasteless Rivals caption, "Michigan makes LaLota an offer he can't refuse."  Just sayin.

chitownblue (not verified)

September 19th, 2008 at 12:27 AM ^

Rivas also had boobs. Seriously - think about it.

By the way - Mooseman wins the "commenter of the day" prize for his last comment.

dex

September 19th, 2008 at 8:25 AM ^

Why take these prima donna 4 and 5* kid from other states? HE HAS TO RECRUIT IN MICHIGAN TO WIN. Sparty is KILLING us on commits from Mi!