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How many times is Robinson going to take the shotgun snap and run right up the back of his lineman??? I will never understand why the fastest guy on the field continues to take one step back and sprint right up the back of his lineman..half the time he made contact with a Michigan player first before a MSU defender. Why can`t they get him out wide where he has more options? Or at least can use his speed to picked up 7-8 yards around the corner?
It's tough to be that square peg being forced into a round hole. I thought he did a good job of managing the game yesterday
The problem is, he's been forced to be a game manager. I don't fault him for that. I like the pass calls they are calling for him though. A lot more short passes then trying to get huge chunks.
It's frustrating to see too. I thought he had figured it out last year, but I guess old habits die hard. FWIW, I'm not blaming Robinson for all the offensive problems, but it's clear he's struggled with becoming a passer. He still doesn't set himself consistently and still makes some boneheaded decisions. When his mechanics are right, he throws a pretty ball, on target. He's just not consistent. There aren't many (any?) QBs in the country that has the decision making responsibilities Denard does either.
Funchess is a man among boys out there at 18/19 years old.Michigan tight ends.
Good news is, #12 is taking snaps in practice this week. On the recruiting side, Da'Mario Jones (WR) has committed. Rumblings are that his commitment is a pretty good sign that Conley (CB) is out the door (or at least officially in "decommitted" status as he's scheduling a visit to OSU).
Better late than never I guess. Getting Gardner all this playing time this year should help him in 2013.
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'Doctor Detroit said:
Hoke for all the good he has done still never really understood how to use D-Rob. All I hear is Michigan fans ##### and moan about D-Rob saying things like, "the future starts when D-Rob is gone" and "can't wait until D-Rob is gone." No, D-Rob is a special talent and he makes you a lot better when he's on the field. Gardner should have been starting last year and they should have had 50-75% of their packages with both D-Rob and Gardner in. FAIL.'Doctor Detroit said:
D-Rob probably raised his draft stock quite a bit today. Looked very confortable not playing QB Had he been a RB/WR his the last couple of years he would be something like Jahvid Best/Percy Harvin type of player.
I don't think it makes any difference personally. D-Rob is going to get snagged in the 4th round to return punts and play 10 offensive plays a game.
Well, not all of us. In the 2011 thread I remember WK, you, myself and a few others "wishing" they'd make Gardner the QB and have D-Rob on the field with him. I really enjoyed watching them today. Next week's game should be a pretty good one
Yep. We'll all forget about this Gardner/D-Rob stuff but I'll never undersand why they didn't play together more, one of the great mysteries. of recent college football.Well, not all of us. In the 2011 thread I remember WK, you, myself and a few others "wishing" they'd make Gardner the QB and have D-Rob on the field with him. I really enjoyed watching them today. Next week's game should be a pretty good one
Me either GB, me eitherYep. We'll all forget about this Gardner/D-Rob stuff but I'll never undersand why they didn't play together more, one of the great mysteries. of recent college football.Well, not all of us. In the 2011 thread I remember WK, you, myself and a few others "wishing" they'd make Gardner the QB and have D-Rob on the field with him. I really enjoyed watching them today. Next week's game should be a pretty good one
Gardner under center, handoff to Denard, option pitch right to Fitz. Nastiness ensued. Hope he's back for week one
That's unfortunate.
Agree 100%, but the greedy part of me can't help but wonder "what if" when it comes to these two. I think the offense we saw saturday would do much better against Alabama than the one that was rolled out there. I still think Alabama has too much on the o-line though.
Red Shirt? From last year? I missed (or forgot) something bigHoke thinks Gardner will get his redshirt... if true 2014 is going to be gooooood.
Medical redshirt from his freshman year when #### rod burnt his redshirt for one lousy play.Red Shirt? From last year? I missed (or forgot) something bigHoke thinks Gardner will get his redshirt... if true 2014 is going to be gooooood.
I'm not sure how I forgot about thatMedical redshirt from his freshman year when #### rod burnt his redshirt for one lousy play.Red Shirt? From last year? I missed (or forgot) something bigHoke thinks Gardner will get his redshirt... if true 2014 is going to be gooooood.
Wow....that would be absolutely huge if they gave it to him.
2014? Forget that, next year might be.Hoke thinks Gardner will get his redshirt... if true 2014 is going to be gooooood.
This really surprises me especially after his showing in the bowl game. This is awesome news! Now if they can land Green like everyone says, things have changed significantly. Rumor has it he's taking an unofficial to Auburn this weekend but supposedly "knows" where he's going. He's to make an announcement sometime this month.Lewan is staying.
Dawson is mehAt least he is a big corner
3 star for sure....I think they can coach him up. Can't teach his height. It's not a flashy class, but you can see their method. Build the trenches, then move on to skill positions. I like the direction they are going on both offense and defense. If they can land Green, I'll be a happy camper.
Absolutely...inside out.Green is a monster commit if they can get him next week.The plan is to beat up other teams just like Alabama...Taking 5 and 6 OL in each class is awesome and every one of them is a monster
Hi dad wants him to at least check out bama but I am pretty sure he is blue....Don't like all the visit talk though, surprised hoke hasnt told him to be on his merry way
It's a Michigan thing. Hoke isn't going to yank an offer from a lower rated recruit to make room for a 5 star in January like other big schools would. A commitment is a commitment, for either side.
CorrectHis policy is basically...if you are committed don't visit elsewhere....if you do, you are no longer considered a commit and your spot can be taken.'Kirby said:
It's a Michigan thing. The offer still remains but the player is no longer "committed" as far as the staff is concerned and others can take the spot. There's no pressure to commit, so if one commits early, they are part of the family and need not be going elsewhere. If they want to look around that's fine too...just don't give a commitment. ETA: Nevermind...what the thirty people above me said'gump said:
