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Michigan football spring practice chat
Tuesday April 3, 2012
6:42 Ace Williams:
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6:44 Comment From Ryan
Whats up with spring practice
6:44 Ace Williams:
Lot of stuff going on . . . any questions specific
6:46 Comment From Al
how is devin gardner doing at qb and wr
6:46 Ace Williams:
good question. He is so-so at QB and excelling at WR from what i have been told.
6:46 Ace Williams:
The biggest complaint on Devin is he is still a nervous passer with poor mechanics
6:47 Ace Williams:
he holds the ball near his waist and throws like he is aiming a dart
6:47 Ace Williams:
he will have a lot of batted balls if he ever is the main guy under center
6:47 Comment From Pazman
How confident are the coaches that Will Campbell will finally reach his potential ?
6:47 Ace Williams:
There is a lot of optimism for WIll
6:48 Ace Williams:
He has shown up in the weight room and is finally acting like a leader and not a goofball. his biggest issues have always surrounded maturity
6:48 Comment From Jer
How are the cornerbacks looking?
6:48 Ace Williams:
secondary as a whole is smoking. JT Floyd has been demoted to 2nd team, T. Tablott is your starter with Countess.
6:50 Ace Williams:
5 guys performing well at CB: Blake, Talbott, JT, Hoollowell and Taylor
6:50 Comment From Guest
Denard throwing any better?
6:50 Comment From Jer
Is DR passing any better?
6:51 Ace Williams:
Denard is focusing on the following things in passing game: Quick decisions, stepping into his throws and not throwing late into traffic
6:51 Ace Williams:
if not for JR hemmingway, he may have had 6+ more INTs last season
6:51 Ace Williams:
JR bailed him out
6:51 Ace Williams:
not same luxury this year
6:51 Ace Williams:
so, the focus is: Look, look and run if nothing there
6:52 Ace Williams:
instead of moving and throwing late
6:52 Comment From Pazman
Biggest area of concern on the team ?
6:52 Ace Williams:
biggest concern is O-line
6:52 Ace Williams:
first team is decent, if someone gets hurt, we will be playing guys who arent ready or talented enough
6:52 Comment From mike
How are the 3 freshmen doing
6:53 Ace Williams:
Bolden is competing for a starting spot. I think he will overtake demens by ND game.
6:53 Ace Williams:
other guys are doing ok, nothing special
6:53 Comment From Jer
Tablott is a surprise
6:53 Comment From Guest
How well is Denard throwing?
6:53 Comment From Tom
Who exactly is the 2nd string QB? If Devin gets a lot of time at WR, does that mean Bellomy is the backup?
6:53 Ace Williams:
it means Bellomy is playing well enough and he is being prepared to take snaps if needed,
6:54 Ace Williams:
if Denard went down, for now, Devin would play QB
6:54 Ace Williams:
but, that may not be the case when fall comes
6:54 Ace Williams:
hate to say it, but I was told Devin has regressed as a QB in last 12 months
6:54 Comment From Joe
How do the EEs look? Any chance they see the field?
6:55 Ace Williams:
Bolden will take a LOT of snaps vs Bama. doubt other guys will.
6:55 Comment From dog
How have the wide recievers looked? Who is stepping up/regressing?
6:55 Ace Williams:
nothing special at WR. Gallon is best so far this spring. Roundtree is still inconsistent and drops too many.
6:57 Ace Williams:
Dileo has disappointed a tad. Heard he was performing well in 7 on 7s in winter. hasnt done much in spring
6:57 Comment From Pazman
Do you think Gallon can honestly be a factor in receiving this year ? He has never really impressed me much
6:57 Ace Williams:
i thought Gallon had a great 2011. I think he will lead team in receptions this year. Gallon is our best WR right now.
6:57 Comment From Bri Hugh
Heard Marvin Robinson is playing well. At what POS, OLB or S ?
6:58 Ace Williams:
he has gotten snaps at both. Marvin will see field as a rover in 2nd + long situations, but is not a factor to start
6:58 Comment From B
Could Gardner be a #2 receiver for us?
6:58 Ace Williams:
Gardner could end up getting 15+ snaps/game at WR
6:59 Ace Williams:
he is GOOD
6:59 Ace Williams:
better WR than QB, thats for sure
6:59 Comment From Jer
Any commits coming soon?
6:59 Ace Williams:
still being told to expect a couple big ones at spring game. Levenberry is most likely candidate
6:59 Comment From Tom
How is the battle for backup RB behind Fitz?
7:00 Ace Williams:
Hayes is a solid #2 right now. I thought Rawls would step up, but Hayes has seperated himself.
7:00 Comment From bigfrench41
I know O-Line is "full"..but is Brady still trying to flip Elmer?
7:00 Ace Williams:
I think the ship has sailed on Elmer. Still some bad feeling from some of the asst coaches too. His parents are not liked people in Ann Arbor
7:01 Ace Williams:
they are trying to get every big time kid out there to come in for spring game. Think ND 2006 spring game with Clausen and a bunch of big names committing.
7:01 Ace Williams:
should be a fun wknd to watch for recruitniks
7:01 Comment From Bri Hugh
How many visitors are expected for Spring Day ? Major commitment watch ?
7:01 Comment From Tom
Who do you think will commit by the end of the spring game?
7:02 Ace Williams:
Levenberry and Ty Isaac are the most likely candidates
7:02 Comment From Bri Hugh
Think Kalis will push Mealer for starting LG spot ?
7:02 Ace Williams:
I think Kalis will play and start by mid-season.
7:02 Comment From dog
Hearing anything on joey bosa and the interest from both sides?
7:02 Ace Williams:
Havent heard anything on Bosa, good or bad.
7:02 Comment From Shirley
invoke Clausen. great idea
7:02 Comment From Tom
What about Pocic- still a chance with him?
7:03 Ace Williams:
Pocic is still being considered . . . ONLY if we strike out on some big names at other positions. He knows he missed the chance to commit. We could see him as a late consideration, but not likely.
7:05 Comment From Bri Hugh
Has Joe Mathis re-scheduled a visit ?
7:05 Ace Williams:
not sure on Mathis . . . vibes say he doesnt leave west coast
7:05 Comment From Jer
What are UM chances with the west coast guys?
7:05 Ace Williams:
there is a WR from Santa Monica that I think we land. forget name at moment. He is most likely west coast guy right now
7:05 Comment From Tom
What do you think chances are on Joe Mathis? Not a good sign he cancelled his visit this weekend, right?
7:07 Comment From Bri Hugh
How have Ricardo Miller & Jeremy Jackson looked so far ?
7:08 Ace Williams:
Miller is still inconsistent and doesnt give great effort. If he cant beat Brandon Moore, that should tell us a lot. Moore isnt a high level talent.
7:09 Ace Williams:
J-Jack will get a lot of snaps this year. He is the Carl Tabb of a new generation. Solid player that is #4 WR for 3 years
7:09 Comment From bigfrench41
LaRue?
7:09 Comment From Pazman
Do you think Treadwell ends up committing or is he this years Jordan Diamond ?
7:11 Ace Williams:
I am hearing conflicting things on Treadwell. Michigan camp says he is going to go blue. My main recruiting contact says he is going to end up going somewhere random. LSU & FSU randomly mentioned for LT.
7:11 Comment From Tom
WHat's your got on Treadwell- we get him or no?
7:11 Comment From Bri Hugh
Early Favorites to land 2014 Chance Stewart & DE Malik McDowell
7:11 Ace Williams:
Michigan is the favorite for both kids, for now. There is a kid in OH at QB that we like better than Chance. Lets see who gets offer first from those two....
7:11 Comment From bigfrench41
what is up with Devon Allen?..white kid with wheels. His old man is a Buckeye but TomVH consistently states we have a chance..what say you?
7:13 Ace Williams:
Devon Allen is not going to end up at Michigan. I dont think he is on our radar. LT and the Santa Monica kid are top 2 and they will get one of em.
7:13 Ace Williams:
Not sure where VH got that info from.
7:13 Comment From Tom
Wow, keep asking a question too late...sorry Ace lol
7:13 Ace Williams:
all good Tom
7:13 Comment From Tom
I feel good about Offensive recruiting and D-Line/LB...worried about CB/S. Can we pickup a stud CB like Fuller or will we have to settle for a 3*?
7:15 Ace Williams:
Fuller hasnt tipped his hand away from VaTech. That he is visiting even though his teammate isnt is a good sign. We will know more on him at spring game. If he gives good vibes, they will go all out. If he is luke-warm, these coaches will likely drop him.
7:15 Ace Williams:
We dont need any S in this class.
7:15 Ace Williams:
might have to settle for a 3-star CB if they take more and Fuller goes elsewhere
7:16 Comment From Bri Hugh
I absolutely love DT Vanderdoes. Legitimate chances of landing him or WC kid ?
7:17 Ace Williams:
I think we are dreaming if we believe M will grab more than 1 top 75 west coast guy.
7:17 Comment From Tom
The safety worry was Thomas flipping to Ohio- any chance of that?
7:17 Ace Williams:
Is there a chance he flips, sure. But, there is nothing that would shock me more. Dymonte would be hated worse than Boren if he flipped. Dont see it happening.
7:17 Comment From Pazman
Will Dennis Norfleet handle returns at all this year ?
7:18 Ace Williams:
He will be expected to. He has to outperform Gallon and Smith though.
7:18 Comment From bigfrench41
Poet Thomas or Berkley get thrown a schollie?
7:19 Ace Williams:
I think Berkeley will be a part of this class when all is said. Sounds like Braylon is going to go with him to spring game. that could shake things up!
7:19 Comment From Bryan
How good is DeVeon Smith his video looked impressive? Do you still think Isaac will sign here?
7:20 Ace Williams:
A lot of fans are higher on Smith than I am. I dont know what the hype is on smith. I think we could have landed him in 6 months and went after Derrick Green harder. I think Green is a future Heisman candidate.
7:20 Ace Williams:
I think Isaac lands in Ann Arbor.
7:20 Comment From Bri Hugh
If we do take a 3rd CB, possibilities ?
7:21 Ace Williams:
It will be someone we arent considering right now. A lot of no-names will emerge as we get into the summer camp circuit.
7:23 Comment From Jer
Who does UM land at DT and NT?
7:24 Ace Williams:
DaShawn Hand & Henry Poggi and two DL I expect to land. Hand is a DE in HS, but will likely fill out to play in the middle of line in future.
7:24 Comment From bigfrench41
Poggi?
7:24 Comment From B
If there was one player who would decommit, who is more likely?
7:25 Ace Williams:
decommit. This is PURE speculation, but McCray.
7:25 Ace Williams:
He is an OSU legacy and was the least enthusiastic about Michigan all along vs other commits.
7:25 Ace Williams:
but, dont bet on it
7:25 Comment From Bryan
Poggi? How's that going?
7:26 Ace Williams:
I am optimistic on Poggi. I think we land him. He is a guy they have been on for a while and has given positive vibes on Michigan.
7:26 Comment From Pazman
Whats your Win-Loss prediction for Michigan this year Ace ?
7:26 Ace Williams:
I think we lose 3
7:26 Ace Williams:
in reg season
7:26 Ace Williams:
Havent decided which games, but likely 2 on road
7:26 Comment From Bri Hugh
Do we have an exact number of schollies, or are we still going by the 22-24 number (with attrition) ?
7:27 Ace Williams:
will probably be 24. there will be 2nd yr attrition I am sure of it. Guys who dont play 2 years in a row.
7:27 Comment From Bryan
We use to get recruits out Texas, what happened to that?
7:27 Ace Williams:
Mack Brown happened.
7:27 Ace Williams:
Stoops too
7:28 Ace Williams:
and now A&M is selling SEC glory. doubt we make much noise in TX anytime soon.
7:28 Ace Williams:
CA might improve though. Brady is focusing on a lot of guys and has good relationships.
7:28 Comment From bigfrench41
Which O-Line commit are you most excited about?..do you have any info on Chris Fox in regards to potential?
7:29 Ace Williams:
Fox is the guy I like the best. I have been told he could be best OL in this class.
7:29 Ace Williams:
in Nation
7:29 Comment From Jim
Who else you see leaving
7:29 Ace Williams:
i got in trouble for speculating last year, wont name names anymore.
7:30 Ace Williams:
I would guess: a RB, a CB and a LB. I have guys in mind.
7:30 Comment From Bri Hugh
Any chance we dont see Desmond Morgan starting ? Can't stand him getting tossed around anymore in Spring Drills.
7:31 Ace Williams:
Morgan is a PLAYA. I think he will be a guys we still talk about in 10 years as a real U-M legend.
7:31 Ace Williams:
we have 4 guys on this D that I think will be all-american types before all is said and done
7:31 Ace Williams:
Blake, Kovacs (yup), Morgan and Ryan
7:31 Ace Williams:
not including any incoming frosh
7:33 Comment From bigfrench41
In regards to Brady's recruiting, Urban and Dantonio shitting themselves with fear yet?
7:34 Ace Williams:
I think everyone in the country is shitting themselves. I dont want to get too far ahead of myselve, but we could go on a USC-type run in about 2 years from now....
7:34 Ace Williams:
myself*
7:34 Ace Williams:
like 35-2 over 3 season type stuff
7:34 Ace Williams:
we will be so stacked in 2014-16
7:35 Comment From Pazman
Does Michigan put a hurtin' on Sparty this year ?
7:35 Ace Williams:
we need to be tougher. I think Sparty is going to be a force for next 5+ years, unless Dark Mantonio leaves for greener pastures
7:36 Comment From Jim
How is Gerald doing
7:36 Ace Williams:
Gerald who?
7:36 Comment From Jim
Who do you see rounding out this class
7:36 Ace Williams:
I see us landing 10 guys in rivals/espn top 100, including four 5 stars
7:37 Ace Williams:
this might be the best recruiting class for a non USC/Florida/Texas of all-time.
7:37 Comment From Jim
Robinson
7:38 Ace Williams:
Jerald. He is doing well. He has given up his herbal habits and is focused on football. He is going to be this years Gallon. Make some great plays early and move into the starting lineup.
7:38 Ace Williams:
I have ten minutes left . . lets focus all questions on 2012 team . . . !
7:40 Ace Williams:
Quick Michigan media updates: I think the pay-sites are going to go under within 2 years. I think blogs are doing a great job of contacting recruits via social media and getting some amazing info that even the coaches cant get.
7:40 Ace Williams:
I do think that this guy Tremendous is the best recruiting site on the web right now:http://thisismichiganfootball.blogspot.com/
7:41 Ace Williams:
his only problem is his domain. WAY TOO LONG, tough to remember and its a blogspot = no credibility. Should just pay $10 and get a custom domain.
7:41 Comment From steve
will the d line generate enough pressure
7:41 Ace Williams:
i think we are going to be stoked at this DL. Will be better than last year when all is said and done.
7:42 Comment From Bing
Do you see Mealer as a starter after the freshman get here in the summer??
7:42 Ace Williams:
I hope Mealer starts for sentimental reasons but just dont see it happening. He will be 1st backup in at multiple positions though.
7:42 Comment From bigfrench41
curious about the 2011 redshirts..Jack Miller, Chris Bryant, and Justice Hayes..
7:43 Ace Williams:
Hayes is playing great. He will be #2 back. OL RS frosh are struggling. Neither making an impact
7:43 Comment From Jer
What blog do you recommand?
7:43 Ace Williams:
http://thisismichiganfootball.blogspot.com/ that site rules
7:44 Ace Williams:
http://hokesmadmagicians.blogspot.com/ is really good.
7:44 Ace Williams:
although the girl Sarah likes to talk trash about me for some reason.
7:44 Ace Williams:
never understood why
7:44 Comment From Pazman
How is T. Gordon looking ?
7:44 Ace Williams:
T Gordon is playing well. He will start and be a member of best secondary in Big Ten
7:44 Ace Williams:
No complaints on TG
7:44 Comment From Jer
Any other blogs?
7:45 Ace Williams:
mgovideo.com
7:46 Ace Williams:
i go to this one too:http://www.bighouseblog.com/
7:46 Ace Williams:
good thing about Chat Sports is they have a software that links EVERY awesome article from all Michigan news sources in real time.
7:47 Ace Williams:
if you go on Michigan page, you can get every article/video on Michigan on the web in one spot
7:47 Comment From bigfrench41
thanks Ace..good to have you back. Go Blue.
7:47 Ace Williams:
thanks french
7:47 Comment From Jer
I follow them already. They are good.
7:47 Comment From Pazman
Hard to believe we may finally have a good secondary after the Rich Rod years ! It seemed so far away !
7:47 Ace Williams:
scary where we would be if Bill Martin hadnt shoved some usher in the press box
7:47 Comment From Eric
Do you think Ojemudia will be a player?
7:47 Ace Williams:
No.
7:48 Ace Williams:
think he was a reach.
7:48 Comment From Jer
When is the next live chat?
7:48 Ace Williams:
i am going to try and do them every tuesday for next month or so
7:48 Ace Williams:
then see if there is enough news in future
7:49 Ace Williams:
i will announce via twitter or FB -http://www.facebook.com/ChatWolverinesfootball
like that page!
7:49 Comment From Pazman
Thanks for the time and info Ace !
7:49 Ace Williams:
any last questions? have to leave in 2 min to a meeting
7:49 Comment From Gary
Will Demens hold onto that starting spot? You wrote earlier how he was in the dog house
7:50 Ace Williams:
he is in dog house. I think he will start Bama and be transitioned into a backup role by Big Ten season
7:50 Ace Williams:
thanks all! Next Tuesday. Time TBA
7:51 Comment From Gary
Thanks!
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