Monday's chat recap with Michigan football insider Ace Williams. Topics of note:
Recruiting updates
Transfer possibilities
Offensive game plan for SDSU
More awesomeness than you can handle . . . .
In it to win it. Big Ten football 2011, Go Blue.
Live chat with Michigan football insider Ace Williams
Monday September 19, 2011
8:35 Hey all, just getting home from long Monday . . ready to chat! Ace
8:36 Comment From ryan
did borges really want to put in gardner vs ND?
8:36 he or other O staff inquired with Hoke. I do know that. Wasnt going to be for entire game but 1-2 series
8:36 hoke vetoed that quick
8:37 Comment From Dano
Ace, any news on Marvin Robinson and Furman getting more playing time.
8:38 looks like they are getting passed up and wont be guys playing unless they can get the mental aspect of the game down
8:38 too much talent to not be playing. hope they get things right
8:40 Comment From Dano
What is the score for SDS game. I got UM in a tight one. 31- 28.
8:40 i think it will be way closer than expected by some
8:40 21-17 M
8:40 is the early call
8:40 did anyone bet my lock of the week WVU over Maryland
8:41 Comment From Guest
Who's the next recruit we might pick up any good.vibes.going around
8:42 i am ver comfortable saying banner and obrien and michigan locks
8:42 Comment From Dano
BWC finally decided to play or what. Do you think he will start soon in the middle with Martin.
8:42 i think Will starts this weekend
8:42 Comment From bill
i bet $100 on the game, thanks ace u rule
8:42 Glad someone bet Will
8:42 Comment From Dano
Any more transfer info you can let us in on.
8:42 i dont see any transfers until after season Dano
8:42 Comment From Pazman
Outside of Denard , Will the running game be able to do anything once conference play starts ?
8:43 I am very dissapointed with Oline, RB's and Borges
8:43 very sad that we cant get 5-7 chunks against Eastern with Fitz or Shaw
8:43 Comment From Guest
Are we stilllooking at 27 recruits this year or more or less
8:44 27 or 28. we will see 3-4 transfers, etc after the season to get us to that #
8:44 Comment From Tim
whats the vibe on Dan OB
8:44 He told many folks, just not the coaches, that he is coming to Michigan last week. Yes,I said it, Dan O'brien is going to Michigan
8:44 Comment From rob s
whats your final prediction record wise for michigan? im going to go with 8-4
8:45 still sitting at 9-3 like I was at seasons beginning
8:45 Comment From Guest
whats the vibe w/ jordan peyton?
8:46 i dont have a name, but was told that coaches are 110% confident on a California WR committing to Michigan
8:46 Comment From Dano
Ace do you think we get Dunn or will the gay acorns pull it out and land him. I don't know why he would want to go there. Your thoughts
8:46 I think we get Dunn when all is said and Dunn
8:46 Comment From Guest
So u thinks banners in new and diamond is out
8:46 per my tweet last week, I dont see Jordan Diamond in this class.
8:46 Comment From rob s
how are we looking for yuri wright? hes a banner type recruit:)
8:49 guys i feel very strongly about: Obrien, Banner, Dunn, Powe
8:49 Comment From Guest
any recruits wavering?
8:49 none that i know of
8:49 Comment From rob s
is there anyway michigan takes 7 olineman in the class of 2012? say if banner and garnett both want to come?
8:50 if the right 7 want to come. I dont think Diamond will be a part of the class regardless
8:50 Comment From Guest
Any news on a specific gameplan for the SDSU game?
8:51 should know more on Tues/Wed but did hear that coaches yesterday spoke of starting out fast from spread in game this week
8:52 Comment From Guest
Rocky long said Hoke has a "Huge" advantage against this team. You buying that?
8:52 Not buying it. I dont think it matters if he coached them or not... could be used against him. Misdirection etc
8:52 Comment From rob s
will black end up starting in place of roe, just seems like roe has been ineffective early in the season?
8:53 Roh woke up this weekend. A lot of guys are under microscope this Saturday
8:53 many things this week will play out for remainder of year
8:53 Comment From Guest
what happened w/ elmer?
8:53 Looks like his parents strung along a lot of folks. I hear he was ND all the way. Much misinformation given to coaches, reporters etc
8:53 Comment From Dano
Will Smith start at RB now or just a game by game thing?
8:54 Smith should get most carries this week (other than 16)
8:55 I really dont know. I must have confused him with another walk on. I was told this week that he never showed up for school/practice and no one has spoken to him from Michigan
8:55 Comment From stuck in cbus
Did the walk on olineman Yerden transfer
8:55 Comment From Guest
Agree i think black has stepped it up so far over roh
8:55 Comment From John L
Is it true that Hoke wanted to cancel the SDSU game, and if so, why?
8:55 He did want to cancel. Thought too much focus would be on him and it would be awkward for himself and old team
8:55 Comment From rob s
any reason for rountrees drop in production this year? he had the huge catch against nd, other than that hes been an afterthought
8:56 he was the key benefactor of denard bringing in defenses with threat of run. Also, caught a ton of 8 yard come back routes. Just not a part of O yet this year
8:56 Comment From Dano
Odoms hurt or whats the deal no playing time.
8:56 Mix of hurt and not the kind of guys this coaches usually play
not too fast, strong, jumps etc
8:56 Comment From rob s
ace williams > tom vh
8:57 thanks Rob! Tom VH is a great writer too though
8:57 Comment From stuck in cbus
Is denard injured?
8:57 i didnt hear that prior to game but heard it a ton around ton after the game. Had some beers with folks in AD that I know Saturday evening and word was he was hurt but not injured
8:58 should and ribs were sore
8:58 Comment From John L
Witht he defensive formation, why is Mike Martin not getting to the QB more. Is there something wrong wih him or is the new scheme taking him out of the pcture?
8:58 he is being asked to take up space to free up fasted blitzers and guys from outside
8:58 which he is doing well
8:58 Comment From rob s
tom is, but you have been spot on with things latley. i appreciate all that you do on mgoblog and mlive
8:58 thanks!
8:59 Comment From stuck in cbus
Would speak to his accuracy throwing the ball
8:59 Comment From rob s
what size class we looking at for 2013?
8:59 20ish
8:59 Comment From John L
will the new Two and a half men show be any good? lol
9:00 Not sure havent seen it yet but I doubt Kutcher can live up to Chuck Sheen
9:00 Comment From Guest
are you excited the mich future with this star recruiting class?
9:00 Yeah I am excited. These coaches recruit the right way and go after prime time players
9:00 Comment From IronMike
who is the best team in big ten?
9:00 Wisconsin by far. I think they go undefeated.
9:00 Comment From John L
starting now
9:00 nice. I will DVR
9:00 Comment From Gordie
why didnt Hoke put DG earlier,? no doubt he will see action this yr at some point. he needs to get some snaps
9:01 they are married to Denard Robinson barring injury and want him to get as many reps as possible.
9:01 ya'll following denard on Twitter yet? @DenardX
9:01 Comment From Dano
Ace do you think we pound Little Bro this year for just being Little Brother. Stop the run and they are done. You think we can stop the run that game?
9:01 I think we get pounded by them
9:01 sad to say but they will score 35+ on this D
9:02 Comment From rob s
i think if michigan closes out with who you say we will what will our final recruting class rank be across the board?
9:02 4-5 ranking
9:02 which would be awesome
9:02 Comment From Pazman
Do you hear any rumblings or feedback regarding B1G expansion ?
9:03 Heard more chatter this weekend about that! Thanks for asking . . . Dave Brandon and MC and U-M regents do not want to expand and will fight tooth and nail to keep things the way they are
9:03 Comment From Guest
will countess get time this year?
9:03 doesnt looks like it does it. very surprising. Ramon Taylor coming out of nowhere . . . and to think RichRod didnt want him.
9:03 Comment From rob s
nice
9:03 Comment From rob s
what will shane morris be ranked nationally. possible overall #1 recruit for 2013?
9:03 doubt #1 overall. I say top 15 recruit nationally
9:03 Comment From stuck in cbus
Not if they little bro plays like they did Saturday against ND
9:04 True. But Dantonio is obsessed with Michigan and will prep for 3 weeks for that game
9:05 Comment From rob s
how about dymonte thomas? top 50 type?
9:05 tough to say. my friend works for ESPN in recruiting and has said that he doesnt appear to be a top 250 kid right now
9:06 Comment From Gordie
Sparty lost an OLineman for the year,and their OL already is a weak link. I see us putting up 40 pts on them, should be enough to top them, no ?
9:06 will our Dline be able to take advantage? Arent their backups still better than EMU and WMU?
9:06 Comment From stuck in cbus
I actual like what the coach staff has done....developing depth with subpar talent...very impressive
9:06 Comment From Guest
Martinez from nebraska is not a good passer but they always say denard can't throw and i don't think Nebraska looks that good stop the rand they r dine what u think
9:07 i call for us to lose to MSU., Nebraska and one trip up game . . but we beat OSU!
9:07 Comment From rob s
i think the game at msu is our toughest game of the year... what do you think our toughest game is?
9:07 Nebraska at home reminds me of Wisconsin game last yr
9:07 might get ugly
9:07 Comment From Skeptic
How come your on the field predictions seem way off. Roh leading the team in sacks. Hawthorne won't play. If Kovacs has to play we are in big trouble (seems to me he is our best player in the secondary)
9:08 well i am many things but I cant predict the future.
9:08 i have been right on much more than wrong
9:09 some guys are practice all stars that cant cut it in live simulation or on gameday
9:09 Comment From Gordie
Nebraska can be beat.... they're not that great
9:09 Comment From Guest
Back to Thomas, he is already a 4 star on scout. espn recruiting is terrible. that is why they went after tom vh.
9:09 Comment From rob s
yikes:(
9:09 Comment From Gordie
LOL
9:09 Comment From rob s
:) yea suck on that sleptic
9:10 I saw some film of Thomas. Looks good to me. My boy is on top of things....make a lot of solid calls
9:10 Comment From Skeptic
I guess practice warriors vs in game stars is an answer but I doubt Kovacs was practicing so poorly that whatever sources you have said he is going to be a liability and then he performs like this
9:10 kovacs has had 2 great games vs WMU and EMU. nice sample set in proving me wrong
9:11 Comment From rob s
who is our most important commit for the 2012 recruiting class. im gonna go with pipkins
9:11 Pip and Obrien
9:11 Comment From Dano
I'm with Ace . You all can have Kovacs . I want M.Robinson or J.Furman at the safety spot. Kovacs on ST please.
9:11 Comment From Danny
I don't see any great teams in the Big Ten this yr, Wiscy included (not much different than the team that lost the Rose bowl)
9:11 Wiscy isnt historically great but they are going to crush folks in big ten this year
9:11 Comment From rob s
kovacs is a solid heady player, but is a coverage liability. the guy is sloooow
9:11 Comment From Guest
Ok negative Nancy shut up
9:12 Comment From Danny
Kovacs seems faster this year, must be something in the water
9:12 Comment From Pazman
Is Notre Dame the only team that will make the B1G consider expansion ? Or Will they fight expanding for them too ?
9:14 so heres the list of teams that will be considered if it come to it . . .
Texas
ND
Oklahoma
Kansas
Rutgers
Florida State (yes, really)
Mizzou
Iowa State
Boston College
9:15 forgot one: UConn
9:16 having some tech difficulties . . . no comments coming through. bear with me
9:17 Comment From rob s
i think we go 4-4 or 3-5 in conference is that being to pessimistic?
9:17 seems a tad pessimistic rob but possible
9:17 Comment From Danny
I'll take Kovacs over some greenie always playing out of position
9:17 Comment From Danny
I say B1G goes 2 - 6 in bowl games this yr, they look weak, really weak
9:17 Comment From Skeptic
2 great games... I guess you missed that pick against notre dame along with 8 tackles
9:17 Comment From Danny
ND and Iowa State make sense, otherwise I pass
9:17 Comment From Pazman
Hope it never reaches 16 teams !
9:17 Comment From Badass
FSU? You smoking rocks?
9:17 No Badass, they are top 3 with Tex/ND
9:18 Comment From stuck in cbus
Forget Tx and Ok.....they are pac12 bound
9:18 Comment From Guest
This expansion stuff is going to ruin football already hate it 4 big conference that's dumb u agree all about money sad
9:18 Comment From Dano
The Big Ten is slow. I really wish my team Michigan was not in it. Whenever a Big Ten team plays I usually want them to go down. If playing ND a toss up. There I said it for everybody to hear.
9:18 Comment From alan
why no Maryland or WVU
9:18 maryland has made it clear they arent going anywhere
9:18 the $20mil exit clause shut down a lot of ACC teams
9:18 BC is one that keeps being mentioned though
9:18 Comment From Rocky
ok
9:18 Comment From rob s
do you think the coaches would rethink the commitments of stacey and braden and gant if they knew michigan would have more appeal in recruiting than originally thought
9:19 i think they are happy with those guys. they bleed M
9:19 Comment From Rocky
junk ur Commodore computer
9:19 Comment From Rocky
Pitt would be pure gold
9:19 Pitt is no different than Cincinnati in the eyes of the decision makers
9:19 Comment From Skeptic
As I see my comment was ignored... Is 8 tackles and an interception considered a bad game?
9:20 not a bad game Skeptic . . . what are you looking for me to say? He has played well, everyone and their brother thought he would sit and I was told by guys ON the team that MRob and Carvin were the guys hands down.
Did I miss your column predicting his success? Please share link
9:21 Comment From Rocky
JV wins Cy Young and MVP ?... chances?
9:21 pretty good chances
9:21 Comment From stuck in cbus
Any rumors of teams wanting to leave the big ten
9:21 Big Ten is unreaidable
9:21 Comment From Hunter
what is going on with Martavious Odoms and Grady? They have shown to be faster players with better hands than Roundtree and Hemingway yet they don't seem to be in the mix?
9:21 Comment From rob s
8 tackles from a safety is a bad sign, means the defensive line is horrendous, doesnt mean the safety is good, just means the safety is in position to make tackles
9:21 Tree and JR are leaders and make plays when it counts.
9:22 Grady isnt a big time player and Tay is too small
9:22 Comment From Dano
Is Ash one that will transfer?
9:22 I cant see that. Ash is a guy with too many pals in AA. Embedded in college scene
9:23 Comment From Rocky
Our Vets on the OL and DL will prove their mettle thru the long yr.....including victory over Sparty.... comments??
9:24 i hope so. Dline is playing OK, Oline is playing worse than expected
9:24 Comment From Skeptic
I have no problem with anyone predicting Kovacs to perform poorly. I have no problem with anyone admitting they were wrong. But to say hes only performed well against WMU and EMU was unfair and to say everyone thought that michigan needed to start marvin to succeed is unfair too considering Kovacs started so the coaches must not have felt that way.
9:25 i can say that Kovacs was not the started Wed before WMU. I also hope he plays like a rockstar the rest of the year and proves 114,408 Michigan doubters wrong!
9:25 Comment From ted
awesome call on the WVU bet! I won 500. i owe toy drinks Ace
9:25 send me a check!
9:25 Comment From Rocky
Ash has been a non factor.... what is up with him??
9:25 i think ash will have a career before he leaves. Look for him to make an impact in future
9:26 a tad immature now though
9:26 Comment From rob s
why do u call for the sdsu and mich game to be close, when sdsu was losing to washington state in 4th qtr and almost lost to freaking army lol michigan 38 sdsu 21
9:26 because they have awesome skill guys and will run some clock on us, keeping Drob on sidelines
9:26 Comment From Dano
Can you say who you think will transfer just your guess or would you rather not put it out there.
9:29 just guesses, dont blast if not true in end: T-Rob, Mike Jones(who), Paskorz, Wilkins, Cox (not asked back)
9:29 Comment From Rocky
we are lucky to have Kovac's, a true Michigan Man
9:29 Comment From stuck in cbus
Cbrus fans are very quiet and afraid....this has been the best year in along time being stuck in this hole
9:30 A Hurricane blew through Columbus on Saturday night!
9:30 Comment From Hunter
Will any of the true freshmen in the secondary impact this dfense or is the coaching staff backing on next year's crop? Also I might have missed it earlier but give your thoughts on Gardner at qb?
9:30 Taylor and Countess are guys that will make it rain for next 3-4 years
9:30 Comment From rob s
kovacs wouldnt even sniff the field on a good defensive team, hes a major liability. hes the best defender on probably the worst defense in the bigten
9:30 Comment From stuck in cbus
I have. Man crush on kovacs too...but for god sakes give it a rest already
9:30 Comment From Skeptic
I see in this chat you listed the recruits you think we have a good chance with. Does this mean Diggs isn't really a possibility anymore?
9:31 no I think Diggs is a huge possibility
9:31 just not a guys I would bet $1,000 on coming
9:31 not because of him . . coaches still skeptical on him
9:32 as said before . . . Diggs want to be courted more by MIchigan and hopes to come for an official
9:32 Comment From rob s
how bad is ohio state? man that were aweful on saturday
9:32 Comment From Rocky
I think sdsu puts up some pts, but gives up more, eventually matteson figures them out and we win 45 - 34
9:32 I think OSU loses 3 more games this yr
9:32 MSU, Nebraska, Michigan
9:32 Comment From ladder 30
do you think we get Yuri Wright
9:32 i think we have a better chance than any other school
9:32 for Wright
9:32 Comment From stuck in cbus
Locker room still in good spirts
9:32 absolutely
9:32 Comment From State Sucks
Are you even aware that SDSU has their two best WR's out for the game? I'd bet you called for the State vs. ND game to be close as well....who has the edge, SDSU because they know HOKE's tendencies, or visa versa?
9:33 State Sucks . . . i was a 60 yrd prayer from Lace to Gallon from prediciting Mich-ND score spot on!
9:33 I think the tendencies stuff is overblown. SDSU is a very good squad
9:34 He was at practice when I attended last week
9:34 Comment From JJGold
Is Isaiah Bell still on the team?
9:34 Comment From Dano
If we get Dunn will he play as a FR. Could that make some RB's transfer.
9:34 that could happen . . . i think Hopkins is a guy on the transfer watch . . .
9:34 Comment From newman
Hey Ace, what do you see the odds of us getting B. Dunn to turn blue?
9:34 the odds are in our favor for Dunn. i like our chances.
9:34 Comment From rob s
im in columbus too:) stuck in columbus
9:35 Comment From Dano
Luke was very Fickell with his timeouts the retard.
9:35 very confused why he gave up
9:35 its amazing how much difference a coach makes. Tressel is a chump but man, if he was coach they win 14-3 on Sat night vs Miami
9:35 Comment From rob s
who will end up being our best olineman recruit? i think braden could be the best when its all said and done
9:36 Kalis will be . . maybe Banner
9:36 Comment From Rocky
agreed on osu
9:36 Comment From Skeptic
I would have stopped with the Kovacs talk but it seems like rob s is on your nuts complimenting everything you say.http://www.annarbor.com/sports/um-football/michigan-football-coach-brady-hoke-names-three-defensive-starters-comments-on-state-of-the-unit/ is my link where Hoke named kovacs a starter and one of the three most impressive players on D before the season
9:36 the day before that article he was 2nd team skeptic
9:36 Comment From Rocky
they're middle of the pack if they played in B1G
9:37 so are we rocky . . .
9:37 Comment From Dano
Any news on who the night game will be against for next year ?
9:37 MSU almost certainly
9:37 Comment From Rocky
hopkins does one thing consistently... put the ball on the carpet
9:38 Comment From rob s
thanks for having the live chat ace, now im off to my police job at ohio state dealing with the incoming freshman, oh the joy
9:39 Comment From Rocky
braden is built like a brick house, he should move to guard
9:40 Comment From rob s
haha skeptic is a faggot
9:40 easy Rob , . . . i am sure he is a nice uy
9:40 guy
9:40 Comment From Pazman
Do you think we pull any kids out of Pahokee in the future or did that dry up when RR left ?
9:40 i doubt we look to that type of player anymore
9:40 those kids havent been very successful in recent years . . esp ones who go to Tennessee
9:40 Comment From JJGold
Will Dunn decommit from Ohio or just switch on signing day? He told Kalis to visit Michigan and his cousin Dymonte is blue. I'd be surprised if he stays committed to Ohio.
9:41 i think he will visit on M vs OSU game . . . if we win, anything is possible
9:41 Comment From stuck in cbus
Wow dude really....are u his agent trying to
9:41 Comment From Dano
I think the gay acorn coach was just waiting for some high quality H20 (THE WATERBAY) Gatorade ! Gatorade !
9:41 Comment From Hunter
All these recruits at the skill positions and secondary that I read about...any of them have the skill set and freakish ability of say an Antonio Bass. The guy that could have should have would have kept coach Carr around three more years.
9:41 Bass was great . . could have started in 2008 . . at QB for RR
9:41 Comment From Guest
Whats with the short kickoffs? Wasn't Wille supposed to have a big leg? Letting the other team start at the 40 on every posession is going to cost a game or two in the big ten.
9:42 Kickoffs being short is something we are going to have to live with . .
9:42 Comment From Rocky
Sparty fans in/ near the Big House for a night game... I don't see Brandon taking that chance... drunks & fights galore
9:42 i wouldnt be surprised to see a couple 330 games that play 2nd half under lights this season
9:42 Comment From stuck in cbus
Kovacs one of the favorites and is playing with a huge chip on his shoulder love the kid but let it go already
9:42 Comment From stuck in cbus
Rod s OSU pd or Columbus....
9:42 Comment From Dano
How many players are on ships right now?
9:42 Comment From Skeptic
I promise this will be my last comment about it. I realize this is your chat and people are hear to get info from you but you say the day before the article Kovacs was 2nd team and you also say the wednesday before the season Robinson was starting over Kovacs. The Wednesday before the season was August 31 and the article was written August 18. Yes I am trying to catch you in making up info.
9:43 Skeptic . . . i assume you never played football?
9:44 i can see when the article is written . . . i am not an idiot.
9:44 Hoke comes from the school of Lloyd Carr Media Motivation tactics too . . . plain and simple . . . Wed of WMU week Kovacs was 2nd string
9:44 Comment From Rocky
I dont agree with you ACE... I see this team as more towards the top b/c of upper classman, ....unlike past 2 / 3 yrs under RR when most starters were under classmen
9:44 Comment From JJGold
How many WRs do we take in the 2012 class? I was thinking 2 but now I could see only 1 with all the other high level recruits high on Michigan.
9:45 i think it might be 1 . . esp with emergence of Jeremy Jackson as a viable target in future
9:45 Comment From stuck in cbus
What freshman next year do u see playing if not starting
9:46 Jenkins Stone is a guys that could start from day 1
9:46 Same with Kalis
9:46 Comment From Dano
Did Gibbons just get better or what. That could have saved us a ship to use for someone else not Wile your thoughts.
9:47 I dont know what to make of any kickers. ... no one has been asked to perform yet
9:47 Comment From Rocky
LOL....
9:47 Comment From stuck in cbus
Skeptic must b from that other pay site
9:47 Comment From Skeptic
w/e i guess im just surprised kovacs lost his starting spot and you were the only one to know
9:47 Comment From Pazman
What's with the ACE Haters ? Get a life ! Great stuff as always Ace , Thanks for you info and opinions .
9:47 Comment From Rocky
none hopefully
9:48 thats for the questions skeptic? mind if I ask.... who is an "insider" you trust?
9:48 Comment From stuck in cbus
Any info on injuries...
9:48 injuries are something that I will never be privied to unless kid is walking around with cast or crutches. even players on team wont talk about it
9:49 there is a known insider on premium board (so i am told, i dont go there) that has predicted 2 commitments in last 10 years: Cam Colvin and Ronald Johnson
9:49 yet this guy is seen as a message board god posting under fake internet handle
9:52 Comment From Skeptic
I guess I trust Helmholdt and tomvh though they tend to focus mainly on recruiting and don't make any definitive statements. It seems pretty clear that none of the sites are that accurate or Nathan Brink would be doing somethingand the positive articles that came out every year for the past 3 years would have menat soemthing. If Michigan gets Diggs, I become a Ace believer
9:52 well i can respect that. remember this . . . neither guy went to michigan, i did. Also, have 2 family members that lettered in football
9:53 Comment From Guest
if u dont like it get off the site ace i think your great
9:53 Comment From stuck in cbus
Any word on white pants for any games
9:53 i hope not Stuck!
9:53 Comment From Rocky
I would have liked to see Beyer red shirt.... is that out of the question now ?
9:53 Hoke wont get in any fake injury schenanigans like RR did. Beyer will play rest of yr
9:53 Comment From Dano
Skeptic give it a rest . I don't want Kovacs to start period. Tooooo Slowwwwwww. So give it up idiot. Ace does not have to give us this info so if you don't like it get lost.
9:53 Comment From JJGold
Is O'Brien still officially announcing on Oct 7th or will he say he's blue before then?
9:54 He will announce in next 2-3 weeks it sounds like. Hear he wants to take a visit firat
9:54 first
9:54 Comment From Eric
Do you think Thomas Rawls will get more playing time as the season goes along? They can still save his redshirt, according to Hoke
9:54 I am glad he got some carries and see him getting 5 carries this week. I think Smith and Rawls will be the main guys in 3 weeks
9:54 Toussaint and Shaw just dont show me anything
9:57 Comment From Eric
I think Toussaint has good burst
9:57 cant hit a hole though!!
9:57 Comment From Guest
shaw sucks horrible toussaint not bad i like him if he can stay healthy
9:58 Comment From Dano
J.Robinson WR is he going to play anytime soon.
9:58 he should. he is out of the dog house and off the Mary J from what i hear
9:58 Comment From Hunter
Wow, I am surprised you are putting away fitz and shaw this early? Those are the only 2 home run hitters we have other than DR
9:58 we just need guys that can get 5-6 yards. what makes you think they are homerun hitters?
9:58 Comment From stuck in cbus
Hate it when u can't hit the hole..
9:58 me too!
9:58 Comment From State Sucks
Is Ryan the B1G freshman of the year?
9:59 hell yeah he is. might end up being our defensive MVPO
9:59 MVP .. . i love that kid
9:59 Comment From JJGold
Will O'Brien be the next commit or will get more before he announces?
9:59 Either him or a WR
9:59 Comment From Rocky
speed burns and shaw has it
9:59 he can run into the defensive line faster than anyone on the team!
9:59 Comment From stuck in cbus
Ryan is a stud
10:16 Comment From State Sucks
Tell us something only an insider would know about HOKE.
10:16 Comment From Guest
shaw sucks doesnt run north and south dudes dances way to much
10:16 Comment From Mike
I like Ryan but last game he lost contain on the runs to the outside atleast 4 times in the 1st qtr
10:16 Comment From JJGold
Thanks for the chat Ace
10:16 Comment From Dano
Is C.Gordon going to be a go this week and B.Herron ?
10:16 Comment From Hunter
I think RB by committee is the answer. We have 5 guys that each bring something different. Let's face it there are no all Americans back there but collectively they have it all.
10:16 Comment From State Sucks
Come on man, tell us something only an insider would know about HOKE.
10:16 Comment From stuck in cbus
peace ace.....thanks for keeping it real
10:16 Comment From Rocky
Ryan has his limitations, looked bad, really bad on some runs, sweeps
10:16 Comment From Skeptic
Any Burrows info?
10:16 Comment From Dano
Who would you like to get OL Banner or Garnett ?
10:16 Comment From fuzzy
if DRob goes down with a serious injury, what is the future outlook at the QB position?
10:16 Comment From Dano
Delio is not very big but is playing. Odoms and T.Robinson should be playing over him. Have Delio as a Punt Ret.
10:16 Comment From State Sucks
Does Devin Gardner see time before the 4th quarter vs. SDSU?
10:16 Comment From Argus
Hola Ace...any info on what they're going to do to jumpstart the O in the first quarter this week?
10:16 Comment From Fred
Yes... testing
10:16 Comment From Dano
RVB should play DE . Have MM AND BWC inside with Roh or Black at the other DE. Carvin Johnson what is up with him. I want him over Kovacs - speed baby.
10:16 Comment From Dano
Is the chat over ?
10:18 sorry guys computer issues . . . back in fold
10:23 My ideal Dline is Martin, BWC, RVB and Heineger
10:23 Comment From Dano
Any trick plays for this week ?
10:23 they practice trick plays every day . . . one includes 16 and 7 on field at same time
10:24 Argus, my man . . . I talked to my boy in the AD . . from Sunday meetings it was clear that coaches are not going to throw downfield as much
10:25 the plan for the beginning of game is to get the ball to smith, gallon, grady and Tree on short passes and screens early
10:25 short passes and runs to set up the old 1 man play action for denard
10:25 I dont expect Gardner to play this week
10:26 Fuzzy: If he goes down, Gardner will play and play well
10:26 Comment From Doug
is there a reason why they don't want to try and stretch the field?
10:26 the gameplan for 1st three games was to make teams fear the long ball . . . didnt happen
10:26 sorry to say, but Denard is worst passer we have had at Michigan in my 28 yrs of life
10:27 including Nick and Threet
10:28 Who wants to make some money this week?
10:28 I have a pick I feel very very good about
10:28 Comment From Dano
I thought Koger would be in the picture a little more. Something up there?
10:28 Comment From Argus
go back and watch Demitrius Brown throw..
10:28 Koger is a vital piece of O. Things should open up for him as the season progresses and safeties down field are covering the WR
10:29 Argus . . . worse than Drob? I have seen film and remember him from my childhood
10:29 Comment From Dano
That is ok with his speed I will take it everytime.
10:29 Comment From Doug
I agree, Have you heard anything on the remaining spots left for the 2012 recruiting class
10:29 Doug . . sure have: I think Banner, Obrien, Dunn and a CA WR and guys that will come to MI
10:30 i think we are still in play for Diggs and Peat . . . Diamond is OUT
10:30 Comment From Argus
later ace...keep up the good work mang.
10:30 later bud
10:30 sorry for comp trouble and making evryone wait...my bad
10:31 so.... bet this game: Okla State +3.5 @ TEXAM
10:31 tough to say... jack miller?
10:31 Comment From Eric
You do you think will start at center next season?
10:31 Comment From Skeptic
What about Darboh?
10:32 I would give us less than 50% chance with darboh
10:32 Comment From Dano
Is Peat better or would you want Banner or Garnett first. I forgot about Peat.
10:32 Banner is my #1 chou=ice of all recruits left
10:32 Comment From Doug
So how many remaining spots are there for the 2012, 4 or could there be more
10:32 possibly 6.
10:34 some people really like Burrows, Im not one of them
10:34 doubt he comes to Michigan
10:36 Comment From Skeptic
Does michigan have a shot with cameron burrows?
10:36 Comment From Doug
Thanks ace keep up the good work the b dubs guest are getting a little restless
10:36 Comment From Dano
Would we ever do a home and home with a SEC team or not. It really sucks we have to play at Dallas. I wanted to go to Alabama then have them come here. That would have been awesome.
10:36 Comment From jswolverine
Will be beat SDSU? By how much?
10:36 Comment From Skeptic
Really... sounds like hes widely considered the best player in ohio for 2013. Probably a 5 star. Whats not to like?
10:37 His pals from Trotwood dont think he is a Michigan kind of guy
10:38 I can see us doing a home and home with Georgia in coming years . . . maybe Vandy too
10:38 i think SDSU will be a low scoring affair 21-17 M
10:39 something only Hoke would know: Hoke has compared the starting talent level of this team to the 2001-2002 teams
10:39 but the depth is not the same
10:41 Comment From Dano
Skeptic your mom is calling ... get lost punk your not wanted here.
10:41 Comment From Dano
How many yds does Shoelace get rushing this week ? I say 150 or we could be in trouble.
10:41 Lace 150-175... i see them leaning on him again
10:41 when the going gets rough
10:42 I got to read a chapter or 2 of "3 and out " this weekend in AA
10:42 some other websites have discussed already... but....
10:42 i am very glad bacon wrote the book. AA was toxic from 2008-2010 . . DB saved the day
10:43 and for those asking: The stadium panaoramic was the "thing no one has ever seen before: at ND game
10:43 Comment From Dano
I love men
10:44 Comment From Dano
NW never went up against Lace. That will be a rude awakening book it !
10:45 Comment From Dano
Grow up .
10:45 thanks for all the questions guys . . . any last minute?
10:46 bout to head out!
10:47 Comment From Dano
Same time next week Ace ?
10:47 yes sir! see everyone then!
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