tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2440694009017367434.post1337716328194921476..comments2024-03-28T20:09:43.455-04:00Comments on Touch the Banner: Welcome Back, 4-3 Under: The LinebackersUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2440694009017367434.post-80535481239991208422011-04-21T14:10:39.458-04:002011-04-21T14:10:39.458-04:00@ RDB 1:55 p.m.
Anything's possible, but no, ...@ RDB 1:55 p.m.<br /><br />Anything's possible, but no, I don't expect Jenkins-Stone to play SAM. We have lots of youth at SAM (Gordon, Ryan, Paskorz, Clark), so there's really no need. Gordon and Ryan both look like they'll be pretty good, and they're both still pretty young. We don't necessarily need a SAM in this class.Thunderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09708792562446136381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2440694009017367434.post-62311308315541062522011-04-21T13:55:47.354-04:002011-04-21T13:55:47.354-04:00Given Royce Jenkins-Stone's size and athletici...Given Royce Jenkins-Stone's size and athleticism and the fact that Ringer, Ross, and Bolden all seem to fit either MIKE or WILL, do you think RJS is likely to get a look at SAM? It seems like a nice future look for our linebackers (in several years) could be RJS at SAM, Ringer at MIKE, and Ross at WILL.RDBnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2440694009017367434.post-67565359036330843852011-04-21T09:55:11.384-04:002011-04-21T09:55:11.384-04:00@ Anonymous 12:40 a.m.
I think Cam is probably a ...@ Anonymous 12:40 a.m.<br /><br />I think Cam is probably a little bit too tall and lanky to be an ILB. Most WILL linebackers for Michigan are going to be 6'0" or 6'1", and Gordon is about 6'3". You want your WILL to be able to step up into a hole and stone a running back. I think Gordon's a solid tackler, but he's more of a wrap-and-drag guy than a run-stuffer.Thunderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09708792562446136381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2440694009017367434.post-23466408255673648252011-04-21T09:52:33.591-04:002011-04-21T09:52:33.591-04:00Thanks, Lankownia and Matt.Thanks, Lankownia and Matt.Thunderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09708792562446136381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2440694009017367434.post-51025052798701816902011-04-21T00:40:20.127-04:002011-04-21T00:40:20.127-04:00Given Cam's need to bulk up, can you explain w...Given Cam's need to bulk up, can you explain why Cam is be a better fit at SAM as opposed to WILL? Thx.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2440694009017367434.post-76522192410404571432011-04-20T22:28:37.070-04:002011-04-20T22:28:37.070-04:00Agreed. Good post, Magnus.Agreed. Good post, Magnus.Mattnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2440694009017367434.post-41643063533314072142011-04-20T19:49:43.835-04:002011-04-20T19:49:43.835-04:00Enjoyed the post. Good work.
-LankowniaEnjoyed the post. Good work.<br /><br />-LankowniaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2440694009017367434.post-28609731334333374702011-04-20T19:35:23.472-04:002011-04-20T19:35:23.472-04:00@ Anonymous 7:30 p.m.
No, I don't think Pasko...@ Anonymous 7:30 p.m.<br /><br />No, I don't think Paskorz has the athleticism to play SAM. I was in favor of him bulking up and becoming a DE when he was recruited. He's 242 lbs. now so that's still a distant possibility, but he's way down the depth chart. I would be somewhat surprised if he presses for playing time with the other guys who are there and with Jake Ryan as a classmate.<br /><br />You could say that the SAM is a DE/LB tweener. He's almost a 3-4 outside linebacker. So you can see why the coaches want Cam Gordon to bulk up considerably.Thunderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09708792562446136381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2440694009017367434.post-72497132885451984582011-04-20T19:30:14.489-04:002011-04-20T19:30:14.489-04:00I didn't know that Frank Clark or Paskorz proj...I didn't know that Frank Clark or Paskorz projected to the SAM. It is starting to make more sense now. <br /><br />Do you think Paskorz has the athleticism to play the SAM effectively. In essence are SAMs LB and DE tweeners that are really athletic?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2440694009017367434.post-1000967761252928122011-04-20T18:16:24.723-04:002011-04-20T18:16:24.723-04:00@ Anonymous 6:07 p.m.
No problem.
Frank Clark an...@ Anonymous 6:07 p.m.<br /><br />No problem.<br /><br />Frank Clark and Jordan Paskorz are both SAM-type guys. I don't really think we're thin there. There are four guys who are SAM linebackers (or who have the skill set to play the position), and none of the four are older than Cam Gordon, who's a redshirt sophomore.<br /><br />Because of the ages of those guys, I don't necessarily think SAM is a priority for the class of 2012. It's a small class (for now) and there are big needs elsewhere.Thunderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09708792562446136381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2440694009017367434.post-5043034965653006712011-04-20T18:07:24.408-04:002011-04-20T18:07:24.408-04:00Magnus,
Thanks for the great info.
This might be...Magnus,<br /><br />Thanks for the great info.<br /><br />This might be a long question and I understand if you don't get to it all:<br /><br />It seems like we are thin at guys who can potentially play the SAM position. Can anyone else other than Jake Ryan from the 2010 or 2011 provide depth at that position?<br /><br />Also do you think it is important that we go after a SAM type of linebacker in the 2012 class? If so who?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2440694009017367434.post-24104144994803457792011-04-20T16:44:34.616-04:002011-04-20T16:44:34.616-04:00If the slot receiver is on the weak side, the FS w...If the slot receiver is on the weak side, the FS would roll up to cover the SR and the SS would be the deep guy.<br /><br />I would imagine we'll see a lot of fullbacks against WMU, SDSU, Minnesota (?), MSU, Iowa, and OSU. I don't know what percentage of plays, though.<br /><br />If opposing teams go to 4- and 5-wide sets, then yeah, we're going to go to a nickel package. And I don't think we have great personnel for a nickel, because I'm not entirely convinced that Thomas Gordon can be that guy and that our safeties can hold up. However, Mattison seems eager and ready to blitz, so getting to the QB might offset our issues in pass coverage.Thunderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09708792562446136381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2440694009017367434.post-24311910538075074532011-04-20T16:38:32.007-04:002011-04-20T16:38:32.007-04:00If the offense replaces the FB with a Slot Receive...If the offense replaces the FB with a Slot Receiver, then I suppose the WILL covers. Or, does a safety creep up?<br /><br />How many of our opponets will consitently use a FB? IOW, what % of snaps will we see a FB throughout the year? I'm asking because it seems like this defense will do well with offenses that attempt to threaten the middle of the LOS, but might struggle with lots of receivers on a regular basis without going to a regular nickel package, which I've heard is something that Miattison uses regularly. I'm just wondering how "regularly."TriFloydhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04630078315100823572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2440694009017367434.post-54412296908168165402011-04-20T15:54:02.330-04:002011-04-20T15:54:02.330-04:00@ Anonymous 3:45 p.m.
I think your starters in th...@ Anonymous 3:45 p.m.<br /><br />I think your starters in the fall will be Evans, Demens, and Cam Gordon at WILL, MIKE, and SAM, respectively.Thunderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09708792562446136381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2440694009017367434.post-32705026469394097772011-04-20T15:45:06.564-04:002011-04-20T15:45:06.564-04:00I appreciate the linebacker structural explanation...I appreciate the linebacker structural explanation and the physical fits. but who do you think will actually play those positions?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2440694009017367434.post-33253264455904826622011-04-20T12:49:18.324-04:002011-04-20T12:49:18.324-04:00I want a safety pair of Carvin and Marvin just so ...I want a safety pair of Carvin and Marvin just so I can call them CarvMarv. I have no idea why.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2440694009017367434.post-79603050958174671202011-04-20T10:56:16.146-04:002011-04-20T10:56:16.146-04:00@ Anonymous 10:46 a.m.
Jones should be a WILL, bu...@ Anonymous 10:46 a.m.<br /><br />Jones should be a WILL, but I'm not too excited about him there. I've never really been a fan of Mike Jones, but maybe he'll prove me wrong.<br /><br />Hawthorne...special teams.<br /><br />Marvin Robinson ought to be a free safety. I'd still like to see him in pass coverage a little more, so...maybe strong safety.<br /><br />I still think Furman is a WILL, too. I just don't see the instincts to put him at safety. He's not used to playing the ball in the air. He needs to add a few pounds and play LB, in my opinion.Thunderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09708792562446136381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2440694009017367434.post-26810097548258387862011-04-20T10:46:19.331-04:002011-04-20T10:46:19.331-04:00TTB, this is basically a follow-up to a question I...TTB, this is basically a follow-up to a question I asked yesterday about Cass Tech guys:<br /><br />If you were Hoke/Mattison, what (if anything) would you envision for these guys:<br /><br />* Mike Jones<br />* Brandin Hawthorne<br />* Marvin Robinson<br />* Josh Furman<br /><br />Don't feel obligated to address every point. :) I'm just curious about the RichRod 'tweeners. (I realize that, for example Furman != Hawthorne, but I decided to lump them together.) There are a fair number of guys that don't appear to map well to Mattison's plans. Are they destined for special teams?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com