This blog is going to be much shorter than previous one's due to it being the off-season and a lot of ambiguity still in the air with regards to-- players and positions still needing further evalutation..I do have a few updates and corrections to add from my previous blogs..Did I say that Spring was going to be fun this year? Ha ha 60 days until the 'game' my friends, are you ready?
1. First, after speaking with J Paskorz himself, the rumors of him bulking up to 265 already are FALSE..He stated that he is 6'3 235...With that being the case, I would expect him to get a look at MLB this Spring and then they will see where/ what they will do with Mr. Paskorz in the future...I for one am very excited about his abilities and what the future holds for him..Sorry about any mis-information that I had previously provided...
2. Like I stated in a previous thread, the coaches are extremely happy with a young Mr. Cameron Gordon..So much so that, after speaking to a few people around the team, the coaches plan on moving him from LB back to the FS position or possibly even the "spinner" position depending on how Spring turns out...He provides the athleticism for either position and size as well..Let's hope this one works out!! "blue-light"
3.. I still think we see Mr. Mike Cox moved to the 'max back" position due to depth and his abilities..I could see him being a huge talent with this change but again, Spring will work all this stuff out..Watch for the true Freshman Stephen Hopkins to get some early snaps at this position this year as well...
4..I am also hearing that Freshman OT Christian Pace is being moved insided to either RG or even Center..He has the skill set for this and I believe it will pay huge dividends in the future for both UM and C Pace...Kid is a beast with a non-stop motor that plays with the nasty disposition you look for on the OL..ESPECIALLY at the RG or Center position..
5.. We also should see multiple Defensive looks this year in order to get our best players on the field as much as possible...We will see some 4-3 under looks, 3-4 zone blitzing, and a 3-3-5 stack which some don't like due to the conference we are in...I don't really think it matters as long as you have a true playmaker at each level...With the infusion of Defensive talent in the last 2 classes...Don't be surprised to see us move to more of a 3-3-5 look more than not..Although, I believe that will really play it's hand more in 2011 than 2010.. We will still have a few players not playing their "exact" positions this year but, that IS DUE to depth(or lack thereof) and needing to win...Imo, 2011 is when all this gets panned out but, as fans, we have to be patient one more year..Can you be? I know I can...
A quick thought on recruiting and it's ratings by websites....
Those sites give a cerain insight on players and help schools start to hand select who they are going to offer...After that, I think it's a crap-shoot in ranking players.. Each site is different on how the rank kids but, in the end, it is just for fun more than a direct corollaryto how things will "pan out"..I do believe there is a NO-BRAINER in rankins within the first 60 or so kids in the nation but after that, 61-300 are all OPINIONS..
I know everyone wants all the "5 stars" possible because in theory, these players will give you a better chance to win but, don't be fooled by what some are ranked..To be honest, I would rather have a roster FULL of "3 and 4 stars" who love the game, play with an edge, and have something to prove. Rather than an over-hyped HIGH SCHOOL kid that doesn't live up to his expectations due to that or other factors...
My opinion---This staff knows football and there is a reason why the are revered as one of the best in evalutating talent and developing it as well...Think of it this way--If the staff lands a 3 star, look at him as a 4 star because within two years of this system, that's the level the coaches will have them playing at..Look at a 4* as a future 5* and a 5* as a, well, there isn't anything in rankings higher than a 5* but, I have a feeling we won't be thinking this for several years to come starting next year...The FUTURE IS BRIGHT my friends!
Again, after going 8-16 in his first 2 year at UM, RR and company are faced with more negative recruiting as well as in house problems more than ANY other coach in the country, TRUST ME..Having said that, if you look at the previous depth chart and NOW look at it after these last 2 classes and you see all the talent brought in at positions that previous regimes WHIFFED on...Can anyone really NOT be excited about the future and the future classes? (Florida and Texas like in the future for UM) I PROMISE you that as long as RR and company are still around...Maybe not in exact rankings but, the caliber of players I have no doubt about...Also remember that when kids commit to UM(since we are hated nationally) a lot of kids that commit don't get a second look or evaluation by the websites for that reason alone(as well as others)...
Look for an OT a DL and possibly an LB to commit to the Wolverines in the near future, possibly durinng or around the Spring game..I will be shocked if it doesn't happen..We will also continue to bring that and any other info on here as soon.. as we get it..The number I keep hearing for the class of 2011 continues to be "20"..We shall see as the future progresses...
Look for my "players on the rise and fall" when we get closer to and throughout Spring ball...I will have many updates on that stuff as well as others..
Well, that's if for now but, thanks for stopping by and please let us know how we are doing or what you would like to see in the future on this site..Remember, we created this for YOU (the fan) so, in order to be as successful as possible, we need some feedback...Thanks again, HD
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3/3/10
Thoughts and stats Octagon style
Let's go back to 2009 and review some stats, shall we?
ALL GAMES........... (5-7-0) (5-3-0) Home (0-4-0) away
CONFERENCE........(1-7-0) (1-3-0) Home (0-4-0) away
NON-CONFERENCE....(4-0-0) (4-0-0)Home (0-0-0) away
As you can clearly see, Michigan was more comfortable playing at home and against non-conference teams..The only win in the Big 10 conference was at home last year against the Indiana Hoosiers..Inexperience and youth played a BIG part of that..Let's hope they grow tremendously with another year under their collective belts...I happen to think they will..
Here are some team stats from 2009 for both Michigan and it's opponents..
Team Statistics UM and Opponent
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SCORING....................... 354 330
Points Per Game............. 29.5 27.5
FIRST DOWNS.................235 233
Rushing..................... 120 115
Passing..................... 107 103
Penalty..................... 8 15
RUSHING YARDAGE.....2234 2063
Yards gained rushing........ 2646 2434
Yards lost rushing.......... 412 371
Rushing Attempts............ 494 474
Average Per Rush............ 4.5 4.4
Average Per Game............ 186.2 171.9
TDs Rushing................. 27 20
PASSING YARDAGE............... 2380 2657
Comp-Att-Int................ 189-329-15 219-364-11
Average Per Game............ 198.3 221.4
TDs Passing................. 15 18
TOTAL OFFENSE................. 4614 4720
Average Per Play............ 5.6 5.6
Average Per Game............ 384.5 393.3
KICK RETURNS: #Yards......... 54-1285 51-1139
PUNT RETURNS: #Yards......... 27-234 21-118
INT RETURNS: #Yards.......... 11-80 15-131
KICK RETURN AVERAGE........... 23.8 22.3
PUNT RETURN AVERAGE........... 8.7 5.6
INT RETURN AVERAGE............ 7.3 8.7
FUMBLES-LOST.................. 29-13 14-5
PENALTIES-Yards............... 58-517 69-578
Average Per Game............ 43.1 48.6
TIME OF POSSESSION/Game....... 26:25 33:35
3RD-DOWN Conversions.......... 66/166 68/183
3rd-Down Pct................ 40% 37%
4TH-DOWN Conversions.......... 7/19 5/10
4th-Down Pct................ 37% 50%
SACKS BY-Yards................ 22-178 27-179
As you can see, there are some very telling stats here..If someone were to show me those at the beginning of the year and ask my prediction for UM that year I would probably have said 8-4....One thing going there way and one thing going ours leads to the 8-4 (imo) after looking at these stats....With stats so similar, it's the turnover's and missed tackles that killed us (imo)...
Some "key" stats to digest :
-12 in turnover's...This was the #1 problem with the 09 team...Let's hope the case of "hot potato" and in-decision are in the past..
Time of possession--We run a fast paced offense so, sometimes we are either 3 plays and 6 points or we are 3 plays and out..Don't get me wrong, we will have some clock chewing drives within the season but, I think that will be because we are up big and are trying to milk the clock.. I believe T.O.P will almost always be slanted toward the opponent due to our offense...
Total points and average points per game--Hard to believe you can lead these categories and have a 5-7 season but, the Deleware State game grossly influenced these stats...UM was in a lot of games and without the T.O's, as I have stated before, it would have lead us to 3 maybe 4 more wins..What a different off-season this would have been huh?
Sacks----I sure hope the defense starts to play on their toe's instead of their heels!!! 22 sacks, seriously? That is less than 2 per game...I don't know about you but, I know I would like to see one per quarter..Is that to much to ask this year? Let's hope the answer is no
Missed tackles--This isn't one of the stats but, I couldn't let this topic slide by without addressing it...I couldn't tell you how many missed tackles there were last year but, there were far to many...Again, I think we see improvement in this department in 2010....
4th Downs---I like the risk/reward factor here but we were only 7 of 19 on 4th down...NOT a good recipe for success if you ask me..The only change I want to see on this topic is we CONVERT more 4th downs, I love the aggression though and soon it will pay off...Or you could just convert on 1st, 2nd or 3rd down and save the drama..But, what fun would that be, right?
Did I say it's going to be a fun Spring yet? Thanks for stopping by and we hope you enjoyed the read..GO BLUE
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ALL GAMES........... (5-7-0) (5-3-0) Home (0-4-0) away
CONFERENCE........(1-7-0) (1-3-0) Home (0-4-0) away
NON-CONFERENCE....(4-0-0) (4-0-0)Home (0-0-0) away
As you can clearly see, Michigan was more comfortable playing at home and against non-conference teams..The only win in the Big 10 conference was at home last year against the Indiana Hoosiers..Inexperience and youth played a BIG part of that..Let's hope they grow tremendously with another year under their collective belts...I happen to think they will..
Here are some team stats from 2009 for both Michigan and it's opponents..
Team Statistics UM and Opponent
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SCORING....................... 354 330
Points Per Game............. 29.5 27.5
FIRST DOWNS.................235 233
Rushing..................... 120 115
Passing..................... 107 103
Penalty..................... 8 15
RUSHING YARDAGE.....2234 2063
Yards gained rushing........ 2646 2434
Yards lost rushing.......... 412 371
Rushing Attempts............ 494 474
Average Per Rush............ 4.5 4.4
Average Per Game............ 186.2 171.9
TDs Rushing................. 27 20
PASSING YARDAGE............... 2380 2657
Comp-Att-Int................ 189-329-15 219-364-11
Average Per Game............ 198.3 221.4
TDs Passing................. 15 18
TOTAL OFFENSE................. 4614 4720
Average Per Play............ 5.6 5.6
Average Per Game............ 384.5 393.3
KICK RETURNS: #Yards......... 54-1285 51-1139
PUNT RETURNS: #Yards......... 27-234 21-118
INT RETURNS: #Yards.......... 11-80 15-131
KICK RETURN AVERAGE........... 23.8 22.3
PUNT RETURN AVERAGE........... 8.7 5.6
INT RETURN AVERAGE............ 7.3 8.7
FUMBLES-LOST.................. 29-13 14-5
PENALTIES-Yards............... 58-517 69-578
Average Per Game............ 43.1 48.6
TIME OF POSSESSION/Game....... 26:25 33:35
3RD-DOWN Conversions.......... 66/166 68/183
3rd-Down Pct................ 40% 37%
4TH-DOWN Conversions.......... 7/19 5/10
4th-Down Pct................ 37% 50%
SACKS BY-Yards................ 22-178 27-179
As you can see, there are some very telling stats here..If someone were to show me those at the beginning of the year and ask my prediction for UM that year I would probably have said 8-4....One thing going there way and one thing going ours leads to the 8-4 (imo) after looking at these stats....With stats so similar, it's the turnover's and missed tackles that killed us (imo)...
Some "key" stats to digest :
-12 in turnover's...This was the #1 problem with the 09 team...Let's hope the case of "hot potato" and in-decision are in the past..
Time of possession--We run a fast paced offense so, sometimes we are either 3 plays and 6 points or we are 3 plays and out..Don't get me wrong, we will have some clock chewing drives within the season but, I think that will be because we are up big and are trying to milk the clock.. I believe T.O.P will almost always be slanted toward the opponent due to our offense...
Total points and average points per game--Hard to believe you can lead these categories and have a 5-7 season but, the Deleware State game grossly influenced these stats...UM was in a lot of games and without the T.O's, as I have stated before, it would have lead us to 3 maybe 4 more wins..What a different off-season this would have been huh?
Sacks----I sure hope the defense starts to play on their toe's instead of their heels!!! 22 sacks, seriously? That is less than 2 per game...I don't know about you but, I know I would like to see one per quarter..Is that to much to ask this year? Let's hope the answer is no
Missed tackles--This isn't one of the stats but, I couldn't let this topic slide by without addressing it...I couldn't tell you how many missed tackles there were last year but, there were far to many...Again, I think we see improvement in this department in 2010....
4th Downs---I like the risk/reward factor here but we were only 7 of 19 on 4th down...NOT a good recipe for success if you ask me..The only change I want to see on this topic is we CONVERT more 4th downs, I love the aggression though and soon it will pay off...Or you could just convert on 1st, 2nd or 3rd down and save the drama..But, what fun would that be, right?
Did I say it's going to be a fun Spring yet? Thanks for stopping by and we hope you enjoyed the read..GO BLUE
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2/10/10
HD's Octagon----Welcome to Willis' World
Good day my fellow Wolverines..Welcome to round 2 of "HD's octagon"... Well, I don't know about you but, I absolutely love the full 2010 recruiting class...There are so many under-rated players and kids with so much potential I don't know where to begin!?! I guess I will start with the depth chart and give a little info that I've heard and also my opinion on the matter...I am listing who I think will be starters first in each category..I will also list possible position shake-ups after this is complete...I'll add a some things I am looking for next year and every once in a while provide a recruiting guess(which will all be opinion by the way) and should add a little fun to this site as we welcome comments on that subject or others..Thanks for your continued support and recommendations..This is going to be an exciting Spring..
2010 Depth Chart:
Quarterbacks:
1. Tate Forcier(sophomore 6'0, 193 lbs) he has added 5-8 lbs of muscle in the off-season and will be the starter next year (imo)
2. Denard Robinson(sophomore 6'1 197 lbs) D-rob is up 11 lbs from this time last year(his legs are huge from last year) Can you say, durability? I can!! Now that we have QB depth, the coaches can use their "toys" more efficiently..
3. Devin Gardner(Freshman 6'5 215 lbs) the FUTURE of UM football at the QB spot
4. Nick Sheridan(RS Senior 6'1 212 lbs) Future coach somewhere (imo)..very smart kid
5. Conelius Jones(Freshman 6'3 187 lbs) Athlete who could play several positions if he feels "buried" at the QB position..
Running Backs:
Super-back position
1.Fitzgerald Touissant(RS Freshman 5'10 197 lbs) Toss up with FT and MS, I have a GREAT feeling about him(alwasy have)
2.Michael Shaw(Junior 6'1 194 lbs) He HAS to step up this year
3.Austin White(Freshman 6'0 187 lbs) Kid is perfect for this system
4.Teric Jones(5'9 190 lbs) Kid is solid muscle
5.Vincent Smith(5'7 184 lbs) He would be my #1 but (imo) he will sit out all year and earn a RS
Max-back:
1. Mike Cox(RS Sophomore 6'0 220 lbs) More on this momentarily
2. Stephen Hopkins(Freshman 6'0 240 lbs) coaches want him at 230 and is very UNDER-rated
Some of you might have noticed that I have Mike Cox at Max back instead of Super back...I believe you will see this happen for a couple reasons...1..He has gained good weight, he can block well, he has good speed, he is one of our BEST pass catchers out of the back-field and most importantly, I believe Mark Moundros is being moved in Spring to an LB position so, Mike Cox is the PERFECT fit at this position (imo) at a position of need!! Unless we are going to really "open it up" this year on offense and the FB position is not needed as much with different formations and players being added..Did I say this is going to be an exciting Spring yet?
Slots:
1.Martavious Odoms(Junior 5'9 175 lbs) his blocking gets overlooked (imo)
2.Roy Roundtree(RS Sophomore 6'0 179 lbs) Thanks Mr. Tiller..We fans loved his contributions
3.Jeremy Gallon( RS Freshman 5'8 171 lbs) Wild card for starting slot (imo) and punt returner
4.Kelvin Grady(RS Junior 5'9 171 lbs) let's hope another year provides confidence
5.Drew Dileo(Freshman 5'10 177 lbs) true football player..
6. Terrance Robinson(RS Sophomore 5'8 174lbs) I will save my comment until after Spring, IF it goes that far..
Outside Receivers:
1. Junior Hemingway(RS Junior 6'2 217 lbs) Only lock as starting WR this year (imo)
2.Daryl Stonum(Junior 6'2 202lbs) 2 and 3 will be competing for the other spot this Spring...
3.Jeron Stokes(Sophomore 6'0 185 lbs) with his versatility he will line-up at slot as well..book it
4.Ricardo Miller(Freshman 6'3 198 lbs) Great hands and size
5.Jerald Robinson(Freshman 6'2 186 lbs) Have been saying for months that he WILL be special in time..
Tight Ends:
1. Kevin Koger( Junior 6'4 247 lbs) match-up nightmare, needs to be more consistent
2.Martell Webb(RS Junior 6'4 244 lbs) see above
3..Brandon Moore(RS Sophomore 6'5 244 lbs) good blocker, needs work on routes
4.Jeremy Jackson(Freshman 6'4 207 lbs) this is future prognostication...he could stay at WR
Offensive Line: Here's where it gets tricky and I will update this as needed in the future..This is an "as of now" line-up but, I am adding what it could look like after Spring..I'm also not doing height and weight on this position because, well, they are big boys and we know that.. :)
1. Left Tackle--Mark Huyge, with Omameh and Lewan in the wings...If Molk is not healthy this year I could see Omameh move to Right Tackle and Lewan to LT but, that's probably more likely for next year as Huyge is getting BIG and provides experience...Time will tell, watch for this one..
2. Left Guard--Steve Schilling, with Elliot Mealer and John Ferrara getting the 2nd and 3rd spots..I see no changes here unless Schilling were to get hurt..
3. Center--Dave Molk when he returns for Fall, followed closely by Rocko Khoury and Christian Pace..Also, IF needed, I could see Mike Schofield take over this position as well...He would be a tall Center but, he has the disposition you need at Center...A "I'm going to tear your head off mentality" and has the skill set as well..
4. Right Guard--Patrick Omameh, followed closely by Ricky Barnum and Quinton Washington...IF Molk is ready to go this Fall then, I expect to see Omameh stay at RG
5.Right Tackle--Perry Dorrenstein, followed very close by Mike Schofield...I for one cannot wait until this kid sees the field..He has the "Molk attitude" on the field and we NEED that in a bad way..
Tidbit--If Molk can't go for some reason then this is my prediction pre-Fall for starting line-up
LT---Omameh, LG--Schilling, C--Khoury, RG--Barnum, RT--Huyge...Also, just one player update that I think you will like is that Taylor Lewan is up from 270 last year to 290 right now and has a "six pack" and could make a serious push at LT this year...All of our O-line is at 285 plus and are being molded into big, strong, agile, mobile smart football players...The future is really bright on the OL due to athleticism and only 3 guys in 2deep are Seniors...Very good news if you ask me..Did I say this is going to be an exciting Spring yet? haha
Defensive Tackle:
Nose tackle
1. Will Campbell(Soph)
2. Renaldo Sagesse(Senior)
3. Richard Ash(Freshman) This is just my future prediction, could also be a DT instead of NT
Defensive tackle
1.Mike Martin(Junior)
2.Greg Banks(RS Senior)
3.Terry Talbott(Freshman)
Defensive Ends:
Strong side ends
1. Ryan Van Bergen(RS Junior)
2.Will Heininger(RS Junior)
3.Adam Patterson(RS Senior)
4.Jibreel Black(Freshman)
5.Jordan Paskorz(Freshman) Have had conflicting reports on his weight...I will keep him here for now but, as I reported before, I have heard he bulked up to 265-270 area...If so, he would move into the DT position...Once I confirm this I will update this..Sorry for any confusion
6. Anthony Lolata(RS Freshman)
Quick position
1. Craig Roh(Sophomore)
2.Brandon Herron(RS Junior)
3.Kenny Wilkins(Freshman)one of MY favorites from this class
4.Steve Watson(RS Junior)
5.Davion Rogers(Freshman)
Linebackers
Weakside backers
1.Jonas Mouton(RS Senior)
2. Kenny Demens(RS Sophomore) some have him at MLB, I think he might push JM for PT at the WILL LB position this year
3..Isiah Bell(RS Freshman)
4.Jake Ryan(Freshman) I personally feel he will move to DE in the future..Hope not because we NEED true LB's on the roster but, this is just personal feeling where he projects best at..
Mike LB or MLB---
1. Obi Ezeh(RS Senior) has to have a HUGE year for UM to be successful...Having said that, I wish he were playing the "Quick" position because I feel that's where his talents would shine the most...
2.JB Fitzgerald(Junior) I truly feel he could end up getting MAJOR PT this year, especially with certain changes to the line-up once Spring has finalized...
3.Kevin Leach(RS Junior) A little undersized at this position but, he did very well when he had the opportunity...Provides good depth
4.Mark Moundros(RS Senior) switching positions from fullback for this Spring..Time will tell how this one works out..
Strongside LB or SAM or Spinner(in this system)
1.Brandin Hawthorne(RS Freshman) he and Mike Jones will be one's to watch this Spring (imo)
2.Mike Jones( Sophomore)
3.Josh Furman(Freshman) Starter at this spot NEXT year...Athletic freak who should be a monster after a full year of MB training..
4.Cameron Gordon(RS Freshman) Hearing very positive things about this kid
DB's or secondary
This is a position where I believe we see some major changes...All will work itself out by fall so, I'll just put what I think would be starters as of today and then add some other tidbits as I go forward..
CB'S
1.Justin Turner(RS Freshman 6'2 192) Coaches dream for size and ability at CB..Let's hope it translates on the field...It better or we are in trouble!!
2.JT Floyd(RS Sophomore 6'1 187) Look for either Cullen Christian or Demar Dorsey fight for time here.
3.Demar Dorsey(Freshman 6'1 181) Best athlete at UM in 10 years (imo)
4. Cullen Christian(Freshman 6'1 188) He and DD will be in 2 deep immediately..
5.James Rogers(Junior) Man without a position....Hope things work out for the best on him..More to add later IF need be..
6.Courtney Avery(Freshman 5'10 173)
7.Terrance Talbott(Freshman 5'10.5 170) these last 2 guys are very under-rated and are more then "just depth"
Free Safety(which is like a Strong Safety in other systems)
1.Vlad Emilien(Sophomore 6'1 203) I believe he gets his chance this year and I am excited about the possibilities for this position..A hitter's mentality with speed..Could it be? Let's hope so!!
2.Marvin Robinson(Freshman 6'1 207) To talented to not have a good early future at UM..IF the FS position doesn't work out for M-rob...I believe he will be moved to the "spinner" position(this is where I personally think he belongs)
3.Jordan Kovacs(RS Sophomore 5'11 193) I wanted to put him at the 2 spot but, M-rob is just to big and college ready right now...You could see these 2 flip-flop depending on Spring results..
4.Thomas Gordon(RS Freshman 6'1.5 201) Could have a very bright future..You may also see him move to the WILL LB spot in the future (imo)...
5.Micheal Williams(RS Junior 5'11 189)
6.Carvin Johnson(Freshman 6'1 197) very under-rated player and you could see him jump to the 2 or 3 spot by Fall depending on what changes are made after Spring...Pure football player
Strong Safety or SS
1.Troy Woolfolk(Senior 6'0 188) Great speed at this position..Just needs to read plays better and take good angles..
2.Ray Vinopal( Freshman 5'11 183)
3.Demar Dorsey(Freshman 6'1 181) I put him here also because this is his natural position but, it has been stated that he will start out at Corner..Not sure if that is due to neccesity or if, with this defense, it's "easier" to learn this coming in because of similarities with another position and makes the College "transition" that much easier...
Special Teams
Punter
1. Will Hagerup(Freshman) can he handle the pressure? Sure hope so, we need a good punter in a bad way...
Kicker
1. Brendan Gibbons(RS Freshman) Hope he is ready for his time to shine!
Punt returners
Dorsey, Gallon and Odoms
Kick returners
Stonum, D-rob and Woolfolk
There is a look at the 2010 depth chart with projected positions and possible battles and position changes...As I said before, this will be the most exciting Spring since Rich Rodriguez's arrival...We are 63 days away from the Spring game and I can honestly say, I wish it was next week..I hope to see as good or better turn out than last year...It truly was great to see the support that RR and staff have(and deserve imo)..
5 things I am looking for in UM for this season to have a successful year:
1..Turnover's---Hold on to the football and we will have success...Last year we could have won 4 more games IF we didn't have so many turnover's within each game...If you limit the T.O's we had last year to half this year(although still to many), we will see a huge spike in success...We beat ourselve's to many times last year and if RR is going to stick around at UM, THIS has to be the #1 focus in Spring
2..Attitude-----This team desperately needs to regain that "swagger" they had the first 4 weeks of last year...After Molk went out, it seemed like the whole teams "mental toughness" DEFLATED....We need more than one vocal leader this year...We need guys who demand success from others or sit the bench..
3..Development---This team is under an extreme transformation and our S&C program is molding these guys into giant, mobile monsters...I believe this will be the year we finally see what MAGIC Mike Barwis has worked in his short tenure here...I am hearing GLOWING reports on A LOT of the OL along with others as well...
4..Fundamentals---We absolutely need to continue to work on reading plays, playing fast and tackling well...You will see a much more fundamentally sound team this year...They are supposed to simplify the system some what which should lead to less read and re-act and be more active..The coaches have been beating this topic like a drum and now it's TIME for the PLAYERS to show them/us why they came to UM...
5..Chemistry-------The TEAM all needs to be on the same page or as we all know the phrase "all-in"... Not only in buying in but also "gelling" on the field as a team..We absolutely cannot have anyone still "wondering" if this is the right fit or place for them...Once we have a total "buy in", it is and will be a much easier transition and will lead to a cohesive, high character group that will be a FAMILY for life...Look for a few more guys to face the "decision" once Spring ball rolls around..
RR and company are building Michigan into one of the fastest teams in the nation in just 2 years...If this translates on the field in a positive fashion, which I feel it will, the success from this will be MONUMENTAL..If you sit down and digest everything he has done for this program(sans the fball record) since his arrival, you should be just as excited as I am about the future..Rome wasn't built in one day and obviously this team hasn't been either...Fwiw--it was a beautiful sight once Rome was completed and I have no doubts that if given the proper time, RR and company will have us at a level unseen by most that are alive and have followed UM football their entire lives..
I can't begin to tell you how excited I truly am about this class...Especially if you think about the potential it has and how we achieved it...Not often do you find a talent rich class after completing 2 of the worst years experienced in UM football history...Just imagine what the future classes will look like once we start winning on a BIG TIME level...We will be a national powerhouse for years to come very, very soon..Here's to 2010 being the beginning of the new era and the dominance it should provide...
Lastly, I know it's early and we don't have a lot of scholarships to give out this year as of now but, wouldn't it be nice to add a stud LB, DL and OL to the class of 2011 in the near future? I do and I think it's real possible.. I think we will get to 19 or 20 when it's all said and done so, I won't "worry" about space just yet...
Thanks for stopping by and I/we would love to hear your thoughts/opinions on any of this or other subjects..GO BLUE
HD
HD's octagon
2010 Depth Chart:
Quarterbacks:
1. Tate Forcier(sophomore 6'0, 193 lbs) he has added 5-8 lbs of muscle in the off-season and will be the starter next year (imo)
2. Denard Robinson(sophomore 6'1 197 lbs) D-rob is up 11 lbs from this time last year(his legs are huge from last year) Can you say, durability? I can!! Now that we have QB depth, the coaches can use their "toys" more efficiently..
3. Devin Gardner(Freshman 6'5 215 lbs) the FUTURE of UM football at the QB spot
4. Nick Sheridan(RS Senior 6'1 212 lbs) Future coach somewhere (imo)..very smart kid
5. Conelius Jones(Freshman 6'3 187 lbs) Athlete who could play several positions if he feels "buried" at the QB position..
Running Backs:
Super-back position
1.Fitzgerald Touissant(RS Freshman 5'10 197 lbs) Toss up with FT and MS, I have a GREAT feeling about him(alwasy have)
2.Michael Shaw(Junior 6'1 194 lbs) He HAS to step up this year
3.Austin White(Freshman 6'0 187 lbs) Kid is perfect for this system
4.Teric Jones(5'9 190 lbs) Kid is solid muscle
5.Vincent Smith(5'7 184 lbs) He would be my #1 but (imo) he will sit out all year and earn a RS
Max-back:
1. Mike Cox(RS Sophomore 6'0 220 lbs) More on this momentarily
2. Stephen Hopkins(Freshman 6'0 240 lbs) coaches want him at 230 and is very UNDER-rated
Some of you might have noticed that I have Mike Cox at Max back instead of Super back...I believe you will see this happen for a couple reasons...1..He has gained good weight, he can block well, he has good speed, he is one of our BEST pass catchers out of the back-field and most importantly, I believe Mark Moundros is being moved in Spring to an LB position so, Mike Cox is the PERFECT fit at this position (imo) at a position of need!! Unless we are going to really "open it up" this year on offense and the FB position is not needed as much with different formations and players being added..Did I say this is going to be an exciting Spring yet?
Slots:
1.Martavious Odoms(Junior 5'9 175 lbs) his blocking gets overlooked (imo)
2.Roy Roundtree(RS Sophomore 6'0 179 lbs) Thanks Mr. Tiller..We fans loved his contributions
3.Jeremy Gallon( RS Freshman 5'8 171 lbs) Wild card for starting slot (imo) and punt returner
4.Kelvin Grady(RS Junior 5'9 171 lbs) let's hope another year provides confidence
5.Drew Dileo(Freshman 5'10 177 lbs) true football player..
6. Terrance Robinson(RS Sophomore 5'8 174lbs) I will save my comment until after Spring, IF it goes that far..
Outside Receivers:
1. Junior Hemingway(RS Junior 6'2 217 lbs) Only lock as starting WR this year (imo)
2.Daryl Stonum(Junior 6'2 202lbs) 2 and 3 will be competing for the other spot this Spring...
3.Jeron Stokes(Sophomore 6'0 185 lbs) with his versatility he will line-up at slot as well..book it
4.Ricardo Miller(Freshman 6'3 198 lbs) Great hands and size
5.Jerald Robinson(Freshman 6'2 186 lbs) Have been saying for months that he WILL be special in time..
Tight Ends:
1. Kevin Koger( Junior 6'4 247 lbs) match-up nightmare, needs to be more consistent
2.Martell Webb(RS Junior 6'4 244 lbs) see above
3..Brandon Moore(RS Sophomore 6'5 244 lbs) good blocker, needs work on routes
4.Jeremy Jackson(Freshman 6'4 207 lbs) this is future prognostication...he could stay at WR
Offensive Line: Here's where it gets tricky and I will update this as needed in the future..This is an "as of now" line-up but, I am adding what it could look like after Spring..I'm also not doing height and weight on this position because, well, they are big boys and we know that.. :)
1. Left Tackle--Mark Huyge, with Omameh and Lewan in the wings...If Molk is not healthy this year I could see Omameh move to Right Tackle and Lewan to LT but, that's probably more likely for next year as Huyge is getting BIG and provides experience...Time will tell, watch for this one..
2. Left Guard--Steve Schilling, with Elliot Mealer and John Ferrara getting the 2nd and 3rd spots..I see no changes here unless Schilling were to get hurt..
3. Center--Dave Molk when he returns for Fall, followed closely by Rocko Khoury and Christian Pace..Also, IF needed, I could see Mike Schofield take over this position as well...He would be a tall Center but, he has the disposition you need at Center...A "I'm going to tear your head off mentality" and has the skill set as well..
4. Right Guard--Patrick Omameh, followed closely by Ricky Barnum and Quinton Washington...IF Molk is ready to go this Fall then, I expect to see Omameh stay at RG
5.Right Tackle--Perry Dorrenstein, followed very close by Mike Schofield...I for one cannot wait until this kid sees the field..He has the "Molk attitude" on the field and we NEED that in a bad way..
Tidbit--If Molk can't go for some reason then this is my prediction pre-Fall for starting line-up
LT---Omameh, LG--Schilling, C--Khoury, RG--Barnum, RT--Huyge...Also, just one player update that I think you will like is that Taylor Lewan is up from 270 last year to 290 right now and has a "six pack" and could make a serious push at LT this year...All of our O-line is at 285 plus and are being molded into big, strong, agile, mobile smart football players...The future is really bright on the OL due to athleticism and only 3 guys in 2deep are Seniors...Very good news if you ask me..Did I say this is going to be an exciting Spring yet? haha
Defensive Tackle:
Nose tackle
1. Will Campbell(Soph)
2. Renaldo Sagesse(Senior)
3. Richard Ash(Freshman) This is just my future prediction, could also be a DT instead of NT
Defensive tackle
1.Mike Martin(Junior)
2.Greg Banks(RS Senior)
3.Terry Talbott(Freshman)
Defensive Ends:
Strong side ends
1. Ryan Van Bergen(RS Junior)
2.Will Heininger(RS Junior)
3.Adam Patterson(RS Senior)
4.Jibreel Black(Freshman)
5.Jordan Paskorz(Freshman) Have had conflicting reports on his weight...I will keep him here for now but, as I reported before, I have heard he bulked up to 265-270 area...If so, he would move into the DT position...Once I confirm this I will update this..Sorry for any confusion
6. Anthony Lolata(RS Freshman)
Quick position
1. Craig Roh(Sophomore)
2.Brandon Herron(RS Junior)
3.Kenny Wilkins(Freshman)one of MY favorites from this class
4.Steve Watson(RS Junior)
5.Davion Rogers(Freshman)
Linebackers
Weakside backers
1.Jonas Mouton(RS Senior)
2. Kenny Demens(RS Sophomore) some have him at MLB, I think he might push JM for PT at the WILL LB position this year
3..Isiah Bell(RS Freshman)
4.Jake Ryan(Freshman) I personally feel he will move to DE in the future..Hope not because we NEED true LB's on the roster but, this is just personal feeling where he projects best at..
Mike LB or MLB---
1. Obi Ezeh(RS Senior) has to have a HUGE year for UM to be successful...Having said that, I wish he were playing the "Quick" position because I feel that's where his talents would shine the most...
2.JB Fitzgerald(Junior) I truly feel he could end up getting MAJOR PT this year, especially with certain changes to the line-up once Spring has finalized...
3.Kevin Leach(RS Junior) A little undersized at this position but, he did very well when he had the opportunity...Provides good depth
4.Mark Moundros(RS Senior) switching positions from fullback for this Spring..Time will tell how this one works out..
Strongside LB or SAM or Spinner(in this system)
1.Brandin Hawthorne(RS Freshman) he and Mike Jones will be one's to watch this Spring (imo)
2.Mike Jones( Sophomore)
3.Josh Furman(Freshman) Starter at this spot NEXT year...Athletic freak who should be a monster after a full year of MB training..
4.Cameron Gordon(RS Freshman) Hearing very positive things about this kid
DB's or secondary
This is a position where I believe we see some major changes...All will work itself out by fall so, I'll just put what I think would be starters as of today and then add some other tidbits as I go forward..
CB'S
1.Justin Turner(RS Freshman 6'2 192) Coaches dream for size and ability at CB..Let's hope it translates on the field...It better or we are in trouble!!
2.JT Floyd(RS Sophomore 6'1 187) Look for either Cullen Christian or Demar Dorsey fight for time here.
3.Demar Dorsey(Freshman 6'1 181) Best athlete at UM in 10 years (imo)
4. Cullen Christian(Freshman 6'1 188) He and DD will be in 2 deep immediately..
5.James Rogers(Junior) Man without a position....Hope things work out for the best on him..More to add later IF need be..
6.Courtney Avery(Freshman 5'10 173)
7.Terrance Talbott(Freshman 5'10.5 170) these last 2 guys are very under-rated and are more then "just depth"
Free Safety(which is like a Strong Safety in other systems)
1.Vlad Emilien(Sophomore 6'1 203) I believe he gets his chance this year and I am excited about the possibilities for this position..A hitter's mentality with speed..Could it be? Let's hope so!!
2.Marvin Robinson(Freshman 6'1 207) To talented to not have a good early future at UM..IF the FS position doesn't work out for M-rob...I believe he will be moved to the "spinner" position(this is where I personally think he belongs)
3.Jordan Kovacs(RS Sophomore 5'11 193) I wanted to put him at the 2 spot but, M-rob is just to big and college ready right now...You could see these 2 flip-flop depending on Spring results..
4.Thomas Gordon(RS Freshman 6'1.5 201) Could have a very bright future..You may also see him move to the WILL LB spot in the future (imo)...
5.Micheal Williams(RS Junior 5'11 189)
6.Carvin Johnson(Freshman 6'1 197) very under-rated player and you could see him jump to the 2 or 3 spot by Fall depending on what changes are made after Spring...Pure football player
Strong Safety or SS
1.Troy Woolfolk(Senior 6'0 188) Great speed at this position..Just needs to read plays better and take good angles..
2.Ray Vinopal( Freshman 5'11 183)
3.Demar Dorsey(Freshman 6'1 181) I put him here also because this is his natural position but, it has been stated that he will start out at Corner..Not sure if that is due to neccesity or if, with this defense, it's "easier" to learn this coming in because of similarities with another position and makes the College "transition" that much easier...
Special Teams
Punter
1. Will Hagerup(Freshman) can he handle the pressure? Sure hope so, we need a good punter in a bad way...
Kicker
1. Brendan Gibbons(RS Freshman) Hope he is ready for his time to shine!
Punt returners
Dorsey, Gallon and Odoms
Kick returners
Stonum, D-rob and Woolfolk
There is a look at the 2010 depth chart with projected positions and possible battles and position changes...As I said before, this will be the most exciting Spring since Rich Rodriguez's arrival...We are 63 days away from the Spring game and I can honestly say, I wish it was next week..I hope to see as good or better turn out than last year...It truly was great to see the support that RR and staff have(and deserve imo)..
5 things I am looking for in UM for this season to have a successful year:
1..Turnover's---Hold on to the football and we will have success...Last year we could have won 4 more games IF we didn't have so many turnover's within each game...If you limit the T.O's we had last year to half this year(although still to many), we will see a huge spike in success...We beat ourselve's to many times last year and if RR is going to stick around at UM, THIS has to be the #1 focus in Spring
2..Attitude-----This team desperately needs to regain that "swagger" they had the first 4 weeks of last year...After Molk went out, it seemed like the whole teams "mental toughness" DEFLATED....We need more than one vocal leader this year...We need guys who demand success from others or sit the bench..
3..Development---This team is under an extreme transformation and our S&C program is molding these guys into giant, mobile monsters...I believe this will be the year we finally see what MAGIC Mike Barwis has worked in his short tenure here...I am hearing GLOWING reports on A LOT of the OL along with others as well...
4..Fundamentals---We absolutely need to continue to work on reading plays, playing fast and tackling well...You will see a much more fundamentally sound team this year...They are supposed to simplify the system some what which should lead to less read and re-act and be more active..The coaches have been beating this topic like a drum and now it's TIME for the PLAYERS to show them/us why they came to UM...
5..Chemistry-------The TEAM all needs to be on the same page or as we all know the phrase "all-in"... Not only in buying in but also "gelling" on the field as a team..We absolutely cannot have anyone still "wondering" if this is the right fit or place for them...Once we have a total "buy in", it is and will be a much easier transition and will lead to a cohesive, high character group that will be a FAMILY for life...Look for a few more guys to face the "decision" once Spring ball rolls around..
RR and company are building Michigan into one of the fastest teams in the nation in just 2 years...If this translates on the field in a positive fashion, which I feel it will, the success from this will be MONUMENTAL..If you sit down and digest everything he has done for this program(sans the fball record) since his arrival, you should be just as excited as I am about the future..Rome wasn't built in one day and obviously this team hasn't been either...Fwiw--it was a beautiful sight once Rome was completed and I have no doubts that if given the proper time, RR and company will have us at a level unseen by most that are alive and have followed UM football their entire lives..
I can't begin to tell you how excited I truly am about this class...Especially if you think about the potential it has and how we achieved it...Not often do you find a talent rich class after completing 2 of the worst years experienced in UM football history...Just imagine what the future classes will look like once we start winning on a BIG TIME level...We will be a national powerhouse for years to come very, very soon..Here's to 2010 being the beginning of the new era and the dominance it should provide...
Lastly, I know it's early and we don't have a lot of scholarships to give out this year as of now but, wouldn't it be nice to add a stud LB, DL and OL to the class of 2011 in the near future? I do and I think it's real possible.. I think we will get to 19 or 20 when it's all said and done so, I won't "worry" about space just yet...
Thanks for stopping by and I/we would love to hear your thoughts/opinions on any of this or other subjects..GO BLUE
HD
HD's octagon
2/1/10
Welcome to " Willis' World"--- inside the octagon..Things I know, things I don't
Smell that? I do..Ahhh, the smell of Spring is just around the corner...Today starts my internal Spring football countdown and today we are only 75 days away from the 2010 University of Michigan Spring football game...For those that don't already know, it is on Saturday, April 17th and it will start roughly between the hours of 12 pm and 1pm..I hope to see a lot of you in attendance..Last Spring was a beautiful day and a TERRIFIC turnout by the UM fans and alum...Let's pack the house this year, what do you say?
On to football...Things I know---The 2010 UM offense will still be young and a work in progress but, make no mistake about it..We have an electric set of athletes that have been added to the roster with the last 2 recruiting classes which should pay big dividends for this new style offense in A2...A lot of them will be in their second year as well which adds much needed experience on the football field..We should see a WORLD of difference in the offense this year..Side note, I really like our last 2 classes..Imo, a lot of these kids will be big time players in Ann Arbor over the course of the next couple years...There is A LOT of under-rated talent in these last 2 classes on both sides of the ball...Not just my opinion by the way..
The offense last year was inconsistent at best but, I would contribute that to a bunch of freshman or inexperienced guys having to fill holes, injuries and oh yeah, UN-forced FUMBLES...This year will be a LIGHT-YEARS difference in what we saw last year(more on this later)..If you think about it, even though it was RR's 2nd year, it was truly his FIRST full year within the system..Last year was where he actually had 2 QB's that could run this system, albeit freshman's...They simply didn't have that "luxury" in his first year and it showed..
Things I don't know(starting positions)-- The QB position battle and the RB battle this Spring will be the positions I watch the most in regards to offense...I truly believe that we will see Tate Forcier win the QB battle this Spring which would let us utilize Denard Robinson in a variety of ways...The coaches wanted to do this last year but, when you don't have QB depth in this system, you're simply not going to "risk it"..We added 2 more stud QB's to this class so depth is no longer an issue, as of now.. The RB position is far from secure so, that should also be a very fun one to watch as well..We need a "go-to-guy" to say the least and V Smith is him as long as he's healthy..Again, the starting job will be earned in Spring but, that is who I'm going with as far as the beginning of this year goes..This will be a very different looking and functioning offense going into next fall and I for one can't wait to see this future juggernaut explode..We averaged 29.8 a game last year with an inexperienced, young offense with the case of fumbilitis..I EXPECT to see all areas improved and if they do, LOOK OUT...This offense will be tough to stop in the very near future..
Players to keep an eye on for Spring on offense that we haven't seen much of---T Lewan, Qwashington, R Barnum,Fitz Touissant, Mike Cox, Mike shaw, J Stokes, J Gallon
The 2010 Defense will be the key to failure or success (imo)...With it being the 2nd full year under Greg Robinson, I believe we will see a much more cohesive group...I have read that G-rob plans to simplify the Defense a little bit so that the players are on their "toes" and not their "heels"..You should see a much more active defense this year(let's hope so)...Losing B Graham, Donovan Warren and Stevie Brown will definitely hurt but, the defense this year should be much faster and a lot more fun to watch due to it's athleticism and knowledge of the same system...There should be quite a few changes but, it should be for the better...Let's hope we get a "death roh" (CR) performance out of 2 freshman this year like the one freshman sensation we had last year..I have a feeling we will see 2 new faces..We just need the Defense to be good not GREAT at UM while running the read-option spread..If so, we will be very hard to beat.. I would also love to hear people's thoughts on who they would want as the next D asst coach (DB or LB)and why? This will be of huge interest to me in the coming weeks...
Here's the base Defense that I would like to see(before Spring) but, would love to hear others input as well... DL--MM, WC, RVB.. LB--Mouton(maybe K Demens after spring) Ezeh(maybe Fitz or Leach after spring) DE/OLB--C Roh LB/SS--Hawthorne or M Jones...CB--JT Turner and T woolfolk FS--Kovacs or Marvin Robinson and SS--Vlad Emilien or Cullen Christian..Of course, all of this will get ironed out after/during Spring but, I just wanted to share my take on how it might look...Again, interested in hearing anyone else's line-ups..
My players on D to keep on eye on that we haven't seen or seen much of--M-Rob, CC, Kenny Wilkins, JB Fitz, K Demens, JT Turner and J Paskorz... I know some might be asking themselves why JP? I did to until I was told by 2 different sources that JP has been a weight room animal and has beefed up from 230 to the 265-270 range already..He apparently has kept up his mobility and is doing great...He is considered to be another steal of class...They expect to see him crack the 2 deep by this fall...I would love it if that came to fruition and the information was indeed 100% correct..I have no doubts that it is fwiw..
Some people think we are going to get shut-out come signing day..Some think we are going to get one..Some think if we get 2 it has to be a certain 2..I'm going to put on my snake-skin sun glasses and say we get 2 and it will be DD and SP..That is more "possible" than it is "probable" and it's also just MY opinion..But hey, I can dream big can't I?
My prediction for next year is that we go 8-4 regular season(anything more would be outstanding) and win the Outback bowl to finish 9-4 going into what should be an EXCITING 2011...Thanks for stopping by and I hope to have something more enjoyable in the future as we inch closer to Spring ball...Please keep all information or stories on this site...Thanks again for everyone's support for this new web site..Don't forget to tell your friends so that all of the hard working staff can continue to bring you it's great coverage...GO BLUE
Willis' World
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HD
On to football...Things I know---The 2010 UM offense will still be young and a work in progress but, make no mistake about it..We have an electric set of athletes that have been added to the roster with the last 2 recruiting classes which should pay big dividends for this new style offense in A2...A lot of them will be in their second year as well which adds much needed experience on the football field..We should see a WORLD of difference in the offense this year..Side note, I really like our last 2 classes..Imo, a lot of these kids will be big time players in Ann Arbor over the course of the next couple years...There is A LOT of under-rated talent in these last 2 classes on both sides of the ball...Not just my opinion by the way..
The offense last year was inconsistent at best but, I would contribute that to a bunch of freshman or inexperienced guys having to fill holes, injuries and oh yeah, UN-forced FUMBLES...This year will be a LIGHT-YEARS difference in what we saw last year(more on this later)..If you think about it, even though it was RR's 2nd year, it was truly his FIRST full year within the system..Last year was where he actually had 2 QB's that could run this system, albeit freshman's...They simply didn't have that "luxury" in his first year and it showed..
Things I don't know(starting positions)-- The QB position battle and the RB battle this Spring will be the positions I watch the most in regards to offense...I truly believe that we will see Tate Forcier win the QB battle this Spring which would let us utilize Denard Robinson in a variety of ways...The coaches wanted to do this last year but, when you don't have QB depth in this system, you're simply not going to "risk it"..We added 2 more stud QB's to this class so depth is no longer an issue, as of now.. The RB position is far from secure so, that should also be a very fun one to watch as well..We need a "go-to-guy" to say the least and V Smith is him as long as he's healthy..Again, the starting job will be earned in Spring but, that is who I'm going with as far as the beginning of this year goes..This will be a very different looking and functioning offense going into next fall and I for one can't wait to see this future juggernaut explode..We averaged 29.8 a game last year with an inexperienced, young offense with the case of fumbilitis..I EXPECT to see all areas improved and if they do, LOOK OUT...This offense will be tough to stop in the very near future..
Players to keep an eye on for Spring on offense that we haven't seen much of---T Lewan, Qwashington, R Barnum,Fitz Touissant, Mike Cox, Mike shaw, J Stokes, J Gallon
The 2010 Defense will be the key to failure or success (imo)...With it being the 2nd full year under Greg Robinson, I believe we will see a much more cohesive group...I have read that G-rob plans to simplify the Defense a little bit so that the players are on their "toes" and not their "heels"..You should see a much more active defense this year(let's hope so)...Losing B Graham, Donovan Warren and Stevie Brown will definitely hurt but, the defense this year should be much faster and a lot more fun to watch due to it's athleticism and knowledge of the same system...There should be quite a few changes but, it should be for the better...Let's hope we get a "death roh" (CR) performance out of 2 freshman this year like the one freshman sensation we had last year..I have a feeling we will see 2 new faces..We just need the Defense to be good not GREAT at UM while running the read-option spread..If so, we will be very hard to beat.. I would also love to hear people's thoughts on who they would want as the next D asst coach (DB or LB)and why? This will be of huge interest to me in the coming weeks...
Here's the base Defense that I would like to see(before Spring) but, would love to hear others input as well... DL--MM, WC, RVB.. LB--Mouton(maybe K Demens after spring) Ezeh(maybe Fitz or Leach after spring) DE/OLB--C Roh LB/SS--Hawthorne or M Jones...CB--JT Turner and T woolfolk FS--Kovacs or Marvin Robinson and SS--Vlad Emilien or Cullen Christian..Of course, all of this will get ironed out after/during Spring but, I just wanted to share my take on how it might look...Again, interested in hearing anyone else's line-ups..
My players on D to keep on eye on that we haven't seen or seen much of--M-Rob, CC, Kenny Wilkins, JB Fitz, K Demens, JT Turner and J Paskorz... I know some might be asking themselves why JP? I did to until I was told by 2 different sources that JP has been a weight room animal and has beefed up from 230 to the 265-270 range already..He apparently has kept up his mobility and is doing great...He is considered to be another steal of class...They expect to see him crack the 2 deep by this fall...I would love it if that came to fruition and the information was indeed 100% correct..I have no doubts that it is fwiw..
Some people think we are going to get shut-out come signing day..Some think we are going to get one..Some think if we get 2 it has to be a certain 2..I'm going to put on my snake-skin sun glasses and say we get 2 and it will be DD and SP..That is more "possible" than it is "probable" and it's also just MY opinion..But hey, I can dream big can't I?
My prediction for next year is that we go 8-4 regular season(anything more would be outstanding) and win the Outback bowl to finish 9-4 going into what should be an EXCITING 2011...Thanks for stopping by and I hope to have something more enjoyable in the future as we inch closer to Spring ball...Please keep all information or stories on this site...Thanks again for everyone's support for this new web site..Don't forget to tell your friends so that all of the hard working staff can continue to bring you it's great coverage...GO BLUE
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