Michigan Football: Ty Isaac, Changes and Staff News

Posted at 12:00pm — 1/11/2015

Michigan Wolverine Football: Ty Isaac, Changes and Staff News

How did Ty Isaac do last year in practices? Some claim he was our best running back and claim he would of been our #1 back if eligible. Not disputing that Isaac overall talent is better and more versatile than any back on current roster. But fact is, especially after fall practice (in which Isaac had a limited role was somewhat out of shape and had a couple nagging injuries). Once games started, there is little opportunity for a player like Isaac to really make a huge impression on coaching staff. The amount of reps just are not there and he spent almost all of his time on the scout team.

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The big question for me is Ty Isaac the type of back that can run tough between the tackles, something this coaching staff will be looking for in their running backs. Smith has shown he can, I think he see a much better version of Green, but there is no doubt that Isaac brings to the table the ability to run outside and catch the ball effectively.

What changes will we see in this years version of S&C and spring practice? One of the most obvious change is that the term “competition” takes on a whole new meaning. Almost every aspect of Jim Harbaugh program involves some sort of competition. Harbaugh would not be a big fan of all those who want everyone to get a trophy just by participating, because not only does he reward those who “wins” almost the most elementary drills, but he is not afraid to post the names of the winners only. Instead of rewarding players for competing a certain task or drill he only awards those players who not only completes the drill, but wins the drill.

This is the “change” Michigan needs and will ruffle the feathers of those currently on the team who feel any sort of entitlement. That was prevalent under previous staffs. The players who “win” in practice and S&C will be rewarded with playing time on Saturdays.

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Very excited by the potential coaching staff, but Michigan fans will probably see another big change in years to come and that is a big turn-over in our coaching staff on a yearly basis. When you hire top quality coaches, who have ambition, they will leave. Harbaugh understands this, even encourages people on his staff to follow their dreams.

Another aspect of Harbaugh’s coaching is his willingness to play the best, hardest working, “winning” players even if it means playing him at a different position. One player I keep mentioning is Hurst who (this is just my guess) could even play some strong-side defensive end if needed.

There are a few players I could mention who are really going to struggle adjusting to new staff. Players who continually have played under expectations, made similar mistakes on a weekly basis, but somehow (mainly because lack of confidence in other players) kept their starting positions.

The big change they are going to either adjust to or find out the hard way is Harbaugh’s mentality is he would rather play a player who may not have the same potential, but is more consistent in their performance and approach.

Last opinion is this, Michigan even with new staff, has a very long way to go. Our division has our two biggest rivals, who both have their acts together already, but good news is I still maintain Michigan already has the talent to compete and best of all the other teams on our schedule and play both Ohio State and Michigan State at home next year. Who knows? Stranger things have happened.

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