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It's a fair criticism to…

It's a fair criticism to wonder if our potential new DC would rely too much on cover 1 man to man which our main rival absolutely shredded in their last two wins against us.  

I like Tuttles

I like Tuttles

This was such an incredible…

This was such an incredible read.  Such a treat to get some writing from Ace.  The championship now feels complete.

I would love to hear…

I would love to hear Barnhart talk about this pull on the Corum OT touchdown.  His decision to bounce outside Loveland was incredible.  I don't know how you have the ability to see a Bama linebacker running full speed into a gap further inside and be able to make the judgement call that he isn't going to blow up the play AND trust Corum to also get outside Loveland there.  Just incredible.

I joined the Big 10 Club of…

I joined the Big 10 Club of So Cal this year because they offer face value tickets to the Rose Bowl. I live in LA so it seemed like a good group to be a part of regardless.  

Their block of seats are in sections 6 and 7 which is the bama side but will surely be full of other Michigan fans around me.  I’ll be in 6H.

i went to a Rose Bowl mixer event of theirs out of curiosity and spoke to someone high up on the Rose Bowl Committee.  He said he expects it to be very heavy Michigan fans.  Potentially 2/3rds Michigan fans.  He said he dealt with ticket allotment and had some intel on it.  Based on the ticket prices being more affordable on the Bama sides this seems like it checks out.

Also, there is a massive Michigan Alumni base in LA and the tradition of the Rose Bowl will surely draw Michigan fans from across the country. I think a lot of Bama fans just assume they will win and will safe their money for an easier trip to Houston.

I’m expecting a big turnout for Michigan and don’t think anyone should be afraid of sitting on the Bama side.

 

Well if they are deemed an …

Well if they are deemed an “agent of the staff” when they are asked to film games then they are still an “agent of the staff” when they were induced to flip.

im guessing if we paid an outside firm to pay an osu staffer to give us access to their hard drives it would not be received well.

either they are not staffers when they filmed games which makes all of this legal or they were staffers when they were induced to share access to a university hard drive

The only way I can open…

The only way I can open Mgoblog from my iPhone is if I click a link from Twitter.  Otherwise it does not load at all.  I realize the irony here since Elon completely broke Twitter and yet it’s the only way I can access my favorite website from my phone.  

It sounds like someone is…

It sounds like someone is playing a game of pong in the background. More pronounced when I have my airpods in.  I do have misophonia but will still gratefully devour every second of the podcast.  It is the only time I have ever noticed it personally on an MGoPod.   

Big Boutros loves this guy…

Big Boutros loves this guy and frankly that is all I need

I Like Tuttles

I Like Tuttles

He is not a 4.  At least…

He is not a 4.  At least will never play 4 on next year’s roster.  
 

Here are a few items that make me optimistic about him.

25 years old.  Makes us a very old team next season. Full grown man. Stark contrast to last season. 

80% free throw percentage.  Generally a good indicator of shooting ability.

35% on catch and shoot threes on decent volume in his last full season.  Poor on off the dribble numbers brings down his overall percentage. Had to take a lot of late shot clock chucks which leads me to…

30% usage rate.  A la Mike Smith he had to do a lot of heavy lifting. Efficiency should go up with less usage.

very good assist rate.  He is an excellent passer.  Probably his best skill. He and Nkamhoua are both elite passers and will play off each other very well.

All in all, he raises the floor dramatically.  Another option at the 2/3 and we really need one of Perez, JL, or YoYo to be at least big 10 replacement level.  We need a secondary creator and another scorer.  He may not be a shooter but he is a scorer.

 

All that matters is that…

All that matters is that Reeves graduates from ISU.  Once he is a grad transfer he is free to go wherever he wants.  

We would take both.  Reeves…

We would take both.  Reeves is a dynamic wing shooter with some secondary playmaking ability.  Would instantly become our leading scorer.  Mulcahey does everything else well other than score.  Elite passer, great on D.  Adding two proven high major players to the 2/3 would be massive.

Seth, how do you think he…

Seth, how do you think he could compare to Ryan Van Bergen as another player comp if he reaches more of his upside potential?  I could see it as a tier below Espinosa but a tier above Godin, perhaps?

The Godin comp is pretty perfect though at current expectations.

I think my ideal situation…

I think my ideal situation on the Weiss replacement would be the following:

  • Tee Martin or Jimmie Dougherty added as PCG
  • The NCAA adds another on field coaching position and Kirk Campbell gets promoted to QB Coach
  • Greg Roman is added as an offensive analyst
Things in our favor:

Sam…

Things in our favor:

  • Sam says he is good academically
  • Endorsement from Partridge
  • Immediate starting playing time available on a championship calibre team
  • I really want him on the team

 

Things that give me pause:

  • Has a brother at Rutgers
  • other schools listed are well known for pay for play: Texas A&M, Tennessee, USC
  • Coming from Ole Miss he may prioritize schools that are known for pay for play
  • Would have to wait until April to enroll at UM but he can enroll immediately at other schools
I’m guessing it has…

I’m guessing it has something to do with NFL potential.  Hinton could still develop into a 1st rounder where as Nugent is more likely to be a very solid college player but without the NFL upside.  High ceiling vs high floor.  

Stewart is mediocre and…

Stewart is mediocre and grumpy with big baby boomer vibes.  He's always hated Michigan and Harbaugh.  Would be more worried if he picked us to go 12-0 because he is wrong so often.  I also think he is underrating Nebraska this season but we'll see.

Apparently he blew the staff…

Apparently he blew the staff away in a one on one work out

We went after Ty Rodgers…

We went after Ty Rodgers really hard.  He didn’t want to be in the same class as Jett.  

Big time Uche vibes with…

Big time Uche vibes with this one

My take away from this is…

My take away from this is that there is a non zero chance Terrance Williams hits a shot to beat Wisconsin in the big ten tourney that sends us dancing and then celebrates by doing the dx suck it motion to their bench

Don’t start no shit, won’t…

Don’t start no shit, won’t be no shit

I wonder if Elston can be…

I wonder if Elston can be there already to recruit Jefferey Johnson the DT

Alabama Offensive Analyst in…

Alabama Offensive Analyst in 2022, head coach at FSU in 2023

I don't love the idea of…

I don't love the idea of playing Ok St in Dallas but they are the worst team in contention according to SP+.  At the end of the day, it's anybody but UGA or Bama for me though.

Why don’t they put Jones’…

Why don’t they put Jones’ name on the 80 jersey?  He is more likely to enter the game as 80 than his normal jersey number.  Just put his name on the jersey.  

Is there another player they may use as the 6th olineman in addition to Jones?  If so, can they make an 80 jersey with his name on it too?  I really feel like we can afford to let Jones wear a jersey with his name on it.  /rant

Ja’Lynn Polk is out for the…

Ja’Lynn Polk is out for the year.  Terrell Bynum is their number 1 WR and he is rumored to be back for the Michigan game but still up in the air.  Rome Adunze is expected to miss a few more weeks.  Jalen McMillan I haven't seen any updates on but could be back.  

Sounds like they will be without 2 of their top 4 WR's for sure and then the other 2 are still up in the air.

In the middle of the…

In the middle of the interview...  **CRASH** "Bah Gawd, that's Heiko's music!"

My understanding is the NT…

My understanding is the NT would exit, another safety (Moten) would come on, and Dax would move to Nickel.  So more of a 4-2-5 with Hutchinson and Ojabo/Morris/Upshaw rushing off the edge standing up.  

I could see NHG playing more…

I could see NHG playing more against Washington, Wisconsin, and MSU types of offenses and then Barrett playing more against teams that spread it out more and need more coverage from your linebackers.

NHG was thought of as a thumper in his recruiting profile but it also sounds like he has transformed his body a bit in the off season so maybe he has put it all together.  His player comp from Brian last year was Mike McCray.

I realize we are only likely…

I realize we are only likely to take 4 in this cycle but my current ideal class is...

1: Dug

2/3: Jett

3/4: Dailey

4: Traore

5: Reed

Dailey isn't deciding for a while so we may know more about whether we would have room for him by the time he decides.  If he doesn't go overseas, I think we have a great chance at him.

 

Kirk Ferentz is furious…

Kirk Ferentz is furious about this!

Is Jaden Bradley a good…

Is Jaden Bradley a good enough shooter / scorer that he could play the 2 in some lineups next to Frankie?  Or is he only a lead guard and they would need to split minutes?

Trimble also seems like the…

Trimble also seems like the perfect player to pair with Collins in that two year recruiting span since they will both be around for a few years and can play together on the court at the same time

I’m here for the Big 10…

I’m here for the Big 10 championship posbang please

Those first two sentences…

Those first two sentences are a lot darker with the context that Luka Garza has the same supernatural powers as Alex Mack and the arena staffer clearly murdered him with his mop

he does still look like adam…

he does still look like adam sandler though.. non uncut gems version

Was curious if this post…

Was curious if this post would be titled “Death From Down Low”

Brice over at 247 just…

Brice over at 247 just touched base with him.  Without giving away everything, he basically grew up a UM fan, is very interested but is waiting to see who our d coordinator will be.

($) 
https://247sports.com/college/michigan/board/102410/Contents/vip-latest-im-hearing-on-lb-transfer-target-158056714/

How about Ashley's?

How about Ashley's?

Green New Deal now, please

Green New Deal now, please

I watched the 2006 Notre…

I watched the 2006 Notre Dane game there my Junior year.  One of my better Michigan football memories.  

Also took a shot of whiskey with fellow senior Jake Long there after he, Chad Henne, Will Johnson, and Jamar Adams made there Michigan theatre debut.

https://smtd.umich.edu/performances-events/past-productions/07-08-j-b/

If we end up with Warley and…

If we end up with Warley and Bufkin at the guard positions, how well do you think they would play together?  Seems like they are both versatile combo guard types and I imagine it working pretty well in theory but was curious what your thoughts are.  Would one be more ball dominant than the other?

How would you compare his…

How would you compare his lateral movement ability to Franz?  Seems like Franz is mostly serviceable there but his length makes up for it on the defensive end.

I was expecting a Mike…

I was expecting a Mike Sainristil comparison as they have similar recruiting profiles, both suffer from the NERBS, both could either be a slot or a CB.  I seem to remember Sainristil coming into the Spring as a potential CB and then just being too good on Offense not to play him there.

I guess that comparison is less helpful since we have less data on Sainristil at Michigan than Evans.  Also, seems like Eamonn is a littler taller than Mike.  Chris Evans is also more of that spread H, running back / slot combo where as Sainristil seems like more of just a slot.  

Hopefully the "Lavert Hill but also gets some snaps on Offense" ends up being the most true.

This twitter thread gives…

This twitter thread gives more context.  

https://twitter.com/jeremyfaust/status/1270106164827574272?s=20

"The correct conclusion is NOT that the WHO has evidence that SARS-CoV-2 is not commonly spread asymptomatically. That’s possibly rather wrong. The correct interpretation is more likely that CONTACT TRACING is woefully inadequate at finding asymptomatic spread. That’s different!"

"So the correct statement is: “We are finding that contact tracing is inadequate to the task at hand. It is important for tracking symptomatic disease. But testing asymptomatic high risk workers is the only way to try to detect that subset which we can’t otherwise detect.”

 

 

I am the one that emailed…

I am the one that emailed Ace this mailbag question and something that I should have communicated better is that John Beilein is the hypothetical coach of both of these teams.  So would the disfunction of the current Cavs team possibly outweigh them being more individually talented?  Would the willingness of the all alumni team to buy in and know the nuances of the system allow for them to compensate for the lack of talent?

I still don't know the answer to that but suspect they would probably still lose as individual talent is so much more important in the NBA.  

I'll buy regardless to…

I'll buy regardless to support the site.  I would say mostly the same even if it's based on less available data with added basketball, hockey, and baseball.  

He hasn't said yet but he…

He hasn't said yet but he was really relying on March to boost his draft stock.  Always possible he declares but he hasn't been listed in any mocks.