tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2440694009017367434.post2561085814118744419..comments2024-03-28T20:09:43.455-04:00Comments on Touch the Banner: Ben Bredeson, WolverineUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2440694009017367434.post-35043403240616136562015-06-18T14:34:39.538-04:002015-06-18T14:34:39.538-04:00It'll happen how it happens. Theres a few guys...It'll happen how it happens. Theres a few guys who are rumored to be off the team already due to medical issues. We all know Harbaugh is a hard-ass and he can dial it down or up as necessary. We already saw more than typical attrition in the offseason and expect to see more when the "open competition" plays out and guys are clearly buried -- there will be some hurt feelings and animosity.<br /><br />Harbaugh is not shy about his love for competition and that means that there will be some "casualties".<br /><br />Too much is always made about regime change effects on toughness (remember when everyone was talking about how tough Rodriguez was pushing his players, and then how "physical" Hoke's practices were to make his players tougher) but given what we know about Harbaugh I think it's fair to expect more than normal attrition.<br /><br />Clearly the coaching staff expects to have 25 (at least) spots to fill. There's not much point in projecting who the 10 guys are that will depart, but it's not that far beyond normal expected attrition.Lanknowsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2440694009017367434.post-70010412105694397102015-06-18T11:28:30.022-04:002015-06-18T11:28:30.022-04:00Thanks for the detailed insight into what developm...Thanks for the detailed insight into what development Mr. Bredesen will need in order to achieve his maximum potential. While I always appreciate the comments about new commits posted in the other excellent Michigan blog where you post as Magnus, your's is the gold standard for obtaining objective evaluations. <br /><br />While it's true we haven't recruited many athletes out of Wisconsin - boy did we blow it on failing to recruit JJ Watt (betcha that Harbaugh would've found him) - there is one Wolverine alum not mentioned. He was a first team All-American his senior year, spent a decade playing for the Green Bay Packers, and was named to the 2nd team All-Decade NFL team for the 1980's. <br /><br />No doubt, this former defensive stalwart was the finest Wisconsin native to play for the Maize and Blue. Of whom do I write you ask? For those of us over 50, we will never forget the great John Anderson, one of the most accomplished athletes to ever attend the University of Michigan.<br /><br />Again, thanks for all evaluations you do Thunder. You make being a Michigan fan a more enjoyable experience!TheBorghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00839526980731191050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2440694009017367434.post-29132233758606086712015-06-18T01:33:54.117-04:002015-06-18T01:33:54.117-04:00We'll get to 25 easy. This will be a big class...We'll get to 25 easy. This will be a big class. As you said, I can see at least 5 attrition, a number of 5th years not renewed, and a QB or two dropping out. suduri xusaihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13514381713516547280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2440694009017367434.post-1598297835339059642015-06-17T21:31:18.286-04:002015-06-17T21:31:18.286-04:00This guy is a certified road grader. Our OL is go...This guy is a certified road grader. Our OL is going to return to greatness when they would open up holes my gram-ma could make it through with her walker. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2440694009017367434.post-11620286343467341782015-06-17T16:50:29.194-04:002015-06-17T16:50:29.194-04:00Regarding McKeon and Upshur, I think McKeon is the...Regarding McKeon and Upshur, I think McKeon is the better in-line tight end and also a better receiving target. Upshur is an excellent blocker, but not a great receiver, IMO.Thunderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09708792562446136381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2440694009017367434.post-63329966801597289422015-06-17T16:46:04.744-04:002015-06-17T16:46:04.744-04:00When you mention sprinkling in stars...what does t...When you mention sprinkling in stars...what does that mean? What is the quantifiable difference between a so called 4 star vs. 3 star? <br /><br />Tell me the difference between McKeon and Upshur based on film and why I should be more enthused about Upshur. Overall, what makes Upshur so much better than McKeon.<br /><br />Thank You.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2440694009017367434.post-80721611149009657452015-06-17T16:12:57.801-04:002015-06-17T16:12:57.801-04:00I was always okay with Harbaugh taking a couple fl...I was always okay with Harbaugh taking a couple fliers on camp standouts as long as some 4 stars kept coming in. I think he is assuming he will have 22-25 spots, and so he can have a few low 3-stars.<br /><br />How does he get to 22-25?<br /><br />Start with 14 open.<br />Add 5 guys who will be 5th year (in 2016) and aren't even 2nd string going into this season, let alone when they get passed by younger guys.<br />Add 1 or maybe even 2 QBs who realize they are far down the depth chart.<br />Add 1 or 2 guys earlier in their career who realize they are far down the depth chart.<br />Add a couple cases of bad behavior, don't like the Harbaugh regime, whatever.<br /><br />I don't exactly cheer for these things, but 5th years aren't guaranteed and it makes sense that if Harbaugh is taking 2, 3, 4 QBs a year a lot of those guys will leave before graduation.Aaronnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2440694009017367434.post-69593214906025761132015-06-17T15:56:52.296-04:002015-06-17T15:56:52.296-04:00Huge get. Huge OL coming. I'm excited.Huge get. Huge OL coming. I'm excited.Lanknowsnoreply@blogger.com