tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2440694009017367434.post5972484275368692931..comments2024-03-18T15:06:20.704-04:00Comments on Touch the Banner: Jaron Dukes, WolverineUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2440694009017367434.post-35822102839066766282012-02-22T19:51:33.251-05:002012-02-22T19:51:33.251-05:00Amara Darboh had this quote in his interview: &q...Amara Darboh had this quote in his interview: "So what they [the coaches] were telling me was about the direction that they're taking the program, and they like taking receivers like me. . . . They were comparing me to Hemingway and stuff; we're both big receivers." Jehu Chesson also mentioned something about the coaches seeking out bigger receivers, although I don't think that comment's in the write-up. <br /><br />I'd like to see a more explosive WR come on board sometime soon, too, but Dukes certainly looks to be the type of receiver Michigan is looking for.TTB Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14360667391085484476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2440694009017367434.post-81681321032653817532012-02-22T19:47:44.209-05:002012-02-22T19:47:44.209-05:00I like Morris a lot. Overall, I think he's th...I like Morris a lot. Overall, I think he's the best quarterback to come to Michigan since Chad Henne. There are small critiques I have. He doesn't keep two hands on the ball at all times. He sometimes elongates his delivery. On straight dropbacks from under center, he needs to work on his footwork and get out from under center quicker. That's probably a product of taking shotgun snaps so often. But these are things that he will probably improve upon as a senior and continue once he gets to college. He doesn't have a cannon for an arm.<br /><br />But overall, he has very good mechanics, good athleticism, and I think the leadership that I've seen out of him has been one of the biggest positives. Michigan's going to have three good quarterbacks in the forms of Gardner, Bellomy, and Morris when 2013 comes around.Thunderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09708792562446136381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2440694009017367434.post-26673630533930515972012-02-22T19:43:45.590-05:002012-02-22T19:43:45.590-05:00I agree with that. I was not high on Miller as a ...I agree with that. I was not high on Miller as a wide receiver coming out of high school. He was VERY overrated by Michigan fans.Thunderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09708792562446136381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2440694009017367434.post-20107727052677658082012-02-22T19:38:20.922-05:002012-02-22T19:38:20.922-05:00Thunder, I totally agree with you. James Quick is...Thunder, I totally agree with you. James Quick is a game changer, and I think the coaches look to take 3 WR's. Our consensus main target at WR is quon, assuming he commits, the coaches will not turn down a talent like James Quick if he want to join the squad as the 3rd WRAwinkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07362172397130850047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2440694009017367434.post-18907039164517082292012-02-22T19:01:34.820-05:002012-02-22T19:01:34.820-05:00Magnus,
This is a bit OT, but i am curious. What ...Magnus,<br /><br />This is a bit OT, but i am curious. What do you think of Shane Morris overall as a QB as far as mechanics, arm strength, accuracy etc? I know he still has a lot of time to gain strength and improve on some things. But as far as just watching game film, what are your impressions? thanksAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2440694009017367434.post-70014425299227285622012-02-22T18:56:19.543-05:002012-02-22T18:56:19.543-05:00The first play in the video above is an 85 yard TD...The first play in the video above is an 85 yard TD that Dukes had against Trotwood. It is kind of hard to tell due to the quality of the video, but I think Cam Burrows is the corner lined up farthest from Dukes. It looks to me like Burrows almost catches him from running across the entire field. If that is Burrows that almost chased him down from the other side of the field, there is no way that constitutes Dukes pulling away from Burrows. <br /><br />I might be wrong, though, and Burrows might have been the corner covering Dukes who tries to make a play on the ball and fails.bada bingnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2440694009017367434.post-18075580669274664432012-02-22T18:53:35.155-05:002012-02-22T18:53:35.155-05:00Dukes seems quite a bit taller than Miller when he...Dukes seems quite a bit taller than Miller when he was in high school and his ability to high point the ball is really good. While he might not be a YAC receiver, I think he projects much better than Miller as a WR.Elmerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09255166333885153283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2440694009017367434.post-81430489007813338592012-02-22T17:50:19.108-05:002012-02-22T17:50:19.108-05:00He made it very clear early on that he really want...He made it very clear early on that he really wanted to be here.<br /><br />Tremendous is an example of a guy who really likes the guys who really like us.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2440694009017367434.post-61225324993168665342012-02-22T16:59:23.814-05:002012-02-22T16:59:23.814-05:00Treadwell is definitely more if a big-play guy tha...Treadwell is definitely more if a big-play guy than Dukes. Treadwell has the size, but he also has the speed. I agree with the Miller comparison. I think a lot of Michigan fans are getting wrapped up with Dukes because he was offered early and because he's in Ohio State's backyard. I've seen him on a lot of wish lists, and I can't really figure out why.Thunderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09708792562446136381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2440694009017367434.post-30459068234808821242012-02-22T16:57:53.116-05:002012-02-22T16:57:53.116-05:00Then they just ranked him in the last 20 minutes o...Then they just ranked him in the last 20 minutes or so. Thanks for letting me know.Thunderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09708792562446136381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2440694009017367434.post-5943662355533547032012-02-22T16:57:28.650-05:002012-02-22T16:57:28.650-05:00There are several guys who could do that. I think...There are several guys who could do that. I think Treadwell can get down the field, and I think James Quick could be a deep threat/YAC guy, too.Thunderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09708792562446136381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2440694009017367434.post-21575322119715272012012-02-22T16:55:39.822-05:002012-02-22T16:55:39.822-05:00His stat line against the 6'2 Cameron Burrows ...His stat line against the 6'2 Cameron Burrows (6 catches for 172 yards and 2 TDs) has me quite optimistic. There was also talk of him pulling away from Burrows after the catch, something that I can't quite envision unless Burrows was playing injured, or Dukes unlocked some hidden gear we don't see on his highlight tape. <br /><br />Note: I am not, by any means, an insider and this is all hearsay.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2440694009017367434.post-56349006469596399442012-02-22T16:50:25.478-05:002012-02-22T16:50:25.478-05:00Would you consider Treadwell the stretch the field...Would you consider Treadwell the stretch the field/YAC type of receiver? I figured he wouldn't be so highly rated after the overblown hype of Ricardo Miller when he was an early Michigan lean. I'd like to see the coaches pick up some receivers who don't remind everyone of Avant. That 2004 receiving group of Breaston, Avant and Edwards really did have solid examples of the three types of receivers I'd like to see Borges use.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2440694009017367434.post-37597205656204986902012-02-22T16:39:12.138-05:002012-02-22T16:39:12.138-05:00They seem to be filling all the personnel holes on...They seem to be filling all the personnel holes on their must-get list very quickly.<br /><br />Remaining specific needs:<br />1. All purpose RB<br />2. Tall CB<br /><br />Still also need another WR, DT, and LB, but generally speaking, they have the luxury of taking commitments based purely on overall talent.<br /><br />Would love to see Pocic, Treadwell, and Isaac in the class.Lankownianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2440694009017367434.post-36604067351580537392012-02-22T16:36:46.108-05:002012-02-22T16:36:46.108-05:00247 currently has him as a 3-star, 63rd WR in clas...247 currently has him as a 3-star, 63rd WR in class.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2440694009017367434.post-11383361810832196112012-02-22T16:34:08.009-05:002012-02-22T16:34:08.009-05:00Off the offer board, who do you think would be a g...Off the offer board, who do you think would be a good complimentary guy? I know Treadwell has Michigan up there so do you think his skill set would make him a good, different kind of receiver?Virginia Blueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04906908498473536705noreply@blogger.com