Michigan Football: Tidbits from Higbe — GBMWolverine Poster and Michigan Football Father

GBMWolverine Staff — Thu, 16 May 2013 11:00:20 +0000

Posted at 7:00am — 5/16/2013

Michigan Football: Tidbits from Higbe — GBMWolverine Poster and Michigan Football Father

Serving Chicken For A Saturday Night Meal:

Michigan Football voluntary workouts are in full session with strength and conditioning Coach Wellman and company.

Position training by seniors, offensive linemen led by Michael Schofield, Taylor Lewan, and Erik Gunderson. Very intense “Voluntary” instructors with chips on their shoulders. They have the task of bringing in the offensive linemen more than ready for Fall camp. Three of the starting offensive linemen are living together. That’s how committed they are.

This year the second game of the year is Notre Dame and is already getting huge hype and these kids know it, they know what needs to be done in a short time because they are serving up Chicken to eat that night. The chefs are preparing it now.

Most kids will stay all summer only going home for a day here or there. Its intense, it tough, its leadership and most of all “Its Michigan kind of training for gods sake”.

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Michigan Football: Tidbits from MaizeMan — Players Leaving The Team

GBMWolverine Staff — Wed, 15 May 2013 11:00:15 +0000

Posted at 7:00am — 5/15/2013

Michigan Football: Tidbits from MaizeMan — Players Leaving The Team

A couple of comments:

1) We have always pointed out that the end of spring is the time to watch in terms of players leaving the team. In most cases, for numerous reasons, players are encouraged to go through winter and then spring practices to get a gauge of where they stand going into 2013. In addition, coaches have a one on one meeting with each player and that player (at least under Coach Hoke) is given a very clear vision of what the coaches see his position for the fall.

Currently we have had two players announce their departures.

Marvin Robinson:
Have to admit I have been a fan of M-rob since he arrived on campus. Physically or at least when you use the “eye test” to project ability M-Rob has been the most impressive “visual” player at Michigan for almost 4 years. However, it must be pointed out, that M-rob has been through three Defensive Coordinators and each one of them seems to have the same opinion of his abilities.

I stated almost since day 1 that M-rob probably would of been better suited as a Will Linebacker. His strengths were rushing the passer and being able to defend the run, close to the line of scrimmage. His problems were identifying coverages, and making plays in space in the defensive backfield.

September 3, 2011; Ann Arbor, MI, USA; Western Michigan Broncos running back Tevin Drake (29) is tackled by Michigan Wolverines linebacker Brandon Herron (58) and Marvin Robinson (3) in the third quarter at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports

However, going into the spring, M-Rob was starting in the majority of practices next to Thomas Gordon and when Michigan went to nickel coverages, Wilson would come in the game and T-Gordon would be the nickel back.

Behind the scenes, M-Rob just struggled when it came to his tenacity of attending film sessions and because he was so gifted physically, just was not one of the most consistent player in the weight room. M-Rob was strong enough, but needed vast improvement in his quickness and footwork.

By the end of spring, Wilson, who is just the opposite of M-Rob when it comes to off the field stuff, gain confidence with the coaches and probably projected to being the starter over M-Rob. In addition, you have the emergence of Clark, and Furman who has exhibited a much improved attitude and we still do not know how they eventually use Thomas you have a situation where M-Rob once again was going to have to really compete over the summer and next fall for his starting spot.

So, it looks like he took the easy road (not surprising to some). Too bad, I really liked the kid.

Nov 24, 2012; Columbus, OH, USA; Michigan Wolverines linebacker Mike Jones (27) fights with Ohio State Buckeyes cornerback Adam Griffin (9) in the fourth quarter at Ohio Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Weber-USA TODAY Sports

Mike Jones:
Completely different story. Injuries have been the biggest issue with Jones and now Michigan has just has more talent than when he came to Michigan. Jones was actually a great kid, a kid who did everything ask of him and early in his career, barring injuries, probably would of become a starter. At least the early spring practices we attended he was our most physical linebacker.

Jones continued despite his position on depth chart, to be a very effective special teams player and is leaving simply because he wants to play his last year.

Good luck to both.

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