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tpilews

01-03-2009, 07:31 PM

Hmmm... not sure how I feel about this. Tajh is no doubt a good athlete, and he performed really well in front of a national audience today. I'm surprised that UM is going after him since Tate seems to be a great fit and I thought UM would only be going after the qb/ath type. I like Tate; he has a great attitude and I think he will do well at UM.

Before any qbs committed to UM, I thought Boyd would be a huge pickup and a damn near perfect fit. I'm just worried about having two highly rated guys that are ONLY qbs in the same class. I guess I'd rather get Boyd than tuos getting him. Landing Boyd would certainly ruin any chances for a top qb in 2010.

chad

01-03-2009, 07:33 PM

and Boyd will come in sometime in Jan for a visit

which Boyd?

1OSUNUT

01-03-2009, 07:46 PM

tpilews

01-03-2009, 07:51 PM

Do you think going after Boyd will force Tate to look elsewhere ? Will it hurt his feelings ? He seems to think he is RR's man and QB of the future. Could this change if Michigan goes after Boyd or another spread type QB.

Tate's already in AA and enrolled and will be attending class on Monday. So, he won't be able to "decommit" without using a transfer. So, I guess the real question is: "Will Boyd want to become the second qb at UM?" It's obviously Tate's job to lose right now, be both he and Boyd will have to pick up the offense, so the best man will win out. Landing another top qb improves UM's odds of getting a qb that WILL work in the offense.

chad

01-03-2009, 07:54 PM

Do you think going after Boyd will force Tate to look elsewhere ? Will it hurt his feelings ? He seems to think he is RR's man and QB of the future. Could this change if Michigan goes after Boyd or another spread type QB.

i don't think he's saying it'll hurt Tate's feelings. he's saying possibly Devin Gardner for next year. Tom Beaver said previously that Shadrovick Beaver's decommit might help Michigans chances w/ Gardner so in turn Boyd's commitment would seem to hurt.

I love Tate's attitude and even when Newsome and Beaver were committed he didn't blink an eye and still wanted to compete against both and came up here to summer camp. QB's need that cockiness/confidence that they don't care who their up against and it sounds like Tate has that intangible.

Inflames

01-03-2009, 07:57 PM

1OSUNUT

01-03-2009, 08:04 PM

BBA1994

01-03-2009, 08:11 PM

With him already enrolled and commited going after another QB could be looked at as a slap in the face. Michigan has so many other needs depth wise it almost seems like a wasted recruit - unless this years QB's have no chance being back ups.

Are you seriously this freakin' stupid? Why wouldn't UM (or any school for that matter) want to bring in 2 highly rated QB's when the current QBs on the roster obviously don't fit the offense UM runs?

C'mon nut, pull tressy's wanker out of your mouth and think, just think before you post something.

tpilews

01-03-2009, 08:18 PM

With him already enrolled and commited going after another QB could be looked at as a slap in the face. Michigan has so many other needs depth wise it almost seems like a wasted recruit - unless this years QB's have no chance being back ups.

RR has always been open about taking two qbs this class. So, Tate has known about this I'm sure. Also, Tate committed when Newsome left and while Beaver was still committed. So, I don't think he's afraid of competition.

I understand what you are saying, and I'd probably be feel a little resentment if I was in Tate's shoes. Especially since it seemed like RR was only going after the athlete type of qb that could play another position, like Stallworth and D. Robinson.

primetime101

01-03-2009, 08:30 PM

i thought boyd said he doesn't want to run the spread option...thats why he decommitted from west virginia...i thought boyd was all but a buckeye?!?!

StevieBrownforHeisman

01-03-2009, 08:52 PM

Tate stayed commited with beaver commited and I'm sure he knew damn well rodriguez wanted another qb. You (osunut) act like it would be a bad thing for um to get another qb, but what would happen if Tate was our only guy and then got hurt? Maybe it's good to have a quality backup? You (osunut) just take it as a personal challenge to find negative in everything positive that happens for UM. How pathetic.

rickyleach

01-03-2009, 08:57 PM

1osunut translation, shhit i hope michigan doesnt get boyd because this kid is very good and will cause problems for ohio state, dont worry nut you guys still have mr head case pryor ,atleast for 2 more years ..

GoDeepHammer

01-03-2009, 10:25 PM

W0lv3r1n3

01-03-2009, 11:31 PM

Meh, he's all Oregon or OSU. We had our chanceS with Boyd but we've gone a different way every time. The only way we'd try to get back in it IMO would be if we suddenly have no shot with Denard Robinson for whatever reason.

Then again he has made about 4 complete 360's already in his recruitment.

jinfant3

01-04-2009, 03:01 AM

I love that we're going after Boyd. Reminds me almost exactly of Troy Smith.

rickyleach

01-04-2009, 04:58 AM

i still think he goes to oregon, osu has a shot ,but his chances of playing early at let say michigan,or oregon are really good, he wont play a large roll at osu for atleast 2 or 3 years,, the kid did like his visit at osu ,but who knows, what are our chances of getting denard robinson anyway

Bossgobbler23

01-04-2009, 07:29 AM

I figured we would go after Tajh. I like that we are going after him for the most part. If you watched the game yesterday, this kid was by far the best QB (pro-style or Dual Threat) on the field. He can run and pass well. I can live with it either way providing we get a decent second QB to come in here. A talent like Tajh will be competing for the starting job though he would be battling up hill against Tate who has the advantage of spring ball. I don't think Tate cares either way who is at U-M. He is determined to EARN the starting position. It will hurt our chances for 2010 QB Gardner if we get Tajh but we do need depth at this position. I'm not confident enough that we can win with Threet and Sheridan as backups should something happen to Tate if he is the starter.

GoDeepHammer

01-04-2009, 08:58 AM

I don't see Boyd coming to U of M, I think that he is Oregons to lose. I agree Boyd is a very good QB, but I see our best bet is to go after a Ath/QB at this time. I would rather have the Ath/QB this year and a better shot at a top QB next year.

tpilews

01-04-2009, 09:16 AM

I figured we would go after Tajh. I like that we are going after him for the most part. If you watched the game yesterday, this kid was by far the best QB (pro-style or Dual Threat) on the field. He can run and pass well. I can live with it either way providing we good a decent second QB to come in here. A talent like Tajh will be competing for the starting job though he would be battling up hill against Tate who has the advantage of spring ball. I don't think Tate cares either way who is at U-M. He is determined to EARN the starting position. It will hurt our chances for 2010 QB Gardner if we get Tajh but we do need depth at this position. I'm not confident enough that we can win with Threet and Sheridan as backups should something happen to Tate if he is the starter.

I'd like to see UM land a QB/ATH that can play another position, but step in at qb if needed. However, if Boyd is going to end up at tuos, I'd rather UM go after him hard and get him. I being able to grab a top QB in the 2010 class is going to benefit UM more in the long run.

BBA1994

01-04-2009, 09:35 AM

I like the idea of going after a QB/ATH in this class and then targeting a dual threat QB next year, however, a bird in hand is worth two in the bush. If UM has a shot at Boyd this year, get him!!!!

elno lewis

01-04-2009, 09:55 AM

We'll get that kid from Inkster and be just fine...Gardener....

Bossgobbler23

01-04-2009, 02:26 PM

We'll get that kid from Inkster and be just fine...Gardener....

I'd love for us to get Gardner next year. I just watched a rerun on Fox of his State Championship game. He is 6'5" 210 pounds and HE CAN THROW A BULLET! He is a good runner too. I got the see WR commit Cam Gordon in this game too. This kid has talent. He catches everything remotely close to him.

tpilews

01-04-2009, 02:33 PM

I wouldn't be so sure that UM will land Gardner. Devin really seems to like tuos. UM will land a quality QB next year, just not sure it'll be Devin.

Bossgobbler23

01-04-2009, 02:36 PM

I wouldn't be so sure that UM will land Gardner. Devin really seems to like tuos. UM will land a quality QB next year, just not sure it'll be Devin.

He had good things to say about U-M. I think much depends on if tuos gets Boyd or not. I doubt Gardner would go to tuos with Pryor and Boyd ahead of him. Likewise, if we get Boyd.

tpilews

01-04-2009, 02:40 PM

He had good things to say about U-M. I think much depends on if tuos gets Boyd or not. I doubt Gardner would go to tuos with Pryor and Boyd ahead of him. Likewise, if we get Boyd.

Well sure, what happens when neither lands Boyd because he ends up at Oregon?

Bossgobbler23

01-04-2009, 02:46 PM

Well sure, what happens when neither lands Boyd because he ends up at Oregon?

Good point, what's your thoughts? I think we still have a good shot at Gardner under that scenerio. I think that kid Greene out of Florida is one we will target as well.

tpilews

01-04-2009, 03:14 PM

Yeah, I think UM has as good a chance as anyone. I missed a chance to see Greene play. It was Halloween and my girl and I were handing out candy before going to the game. We got there at halftime and Christian's team was already up by a bunch. He didn't play the second half at all. He had good size though.

elno lewis

01-04-2009, 04:06 PM

Antonio Bass rule applies. Don't take Boyd. Torn ACL.

BlueBallers

01-04-2009, 09:49 PM

Antonio Bass rule applies. Don't take Boyd. Torn ACL.

Bass was hurt after he came to Michigan. He was hurt in Spring ball after his Freshman Fall

Buzz

01-04-2009, 10:34 PM

If Boyd wants to play for the program, then that's a good thing. He'd come in some time during the summer, and wouldn't be anywhere close to being ready to play by the start of the season.....and would likely redshirt this upcoming season.

If Michigan can get another quality QB from this class like Boyd, then that's one more free scholarship for next year, which I think needs to be heavy on the LB, which is a soft spot for this year's class.

tpilews

01-04-2009, 10:41 PM

which I think needs to be heavy on the LB, which is a soft spot for this year's class.

Doesn't RR want to go to the hybrid DB type LB? If so, there are about three of them in this class.

I agree in that we don't have any true LBs.

Buzz

01-04-2009, 11:45 PM

Doesn't RR want to go to the hybrid DB type LB? If so, there are about three of them in this class.

I agree in that we don't have any true LBs.

Those guys are going to be competing for the RichRod Nickel, not LB.

Last time I checked, Michigan doesn't have any LB commitments for the 2009 class. Fitzgerald should be ready this coming season, Demens, and Herron if they're ready to play will make six LBs for the season coming up.

For Michigan, next year is big for LB commitments.

GoDeepHammer

01-05-2009, 06:15 AM

Those guys are going to be competing for the RichRod Nickel, not LB.

Last time I checked, Michigan doesn't have any LB commitments for the 2009 class. Fitzgerald should be ready this coming season, Demens, and Herron if they're ready to play will make six LBs for the season coming up.

For Michigan, next year is big for LB commitments.

Hawthorne is the only LB commit for this year's class.

NCBLUE

01-05-2009, 08:35 AM

Still smart to have 2 qb's...with the type of offense RR runs you need some depth. Look at what happened to WVA everytime white was hurt..

elno lewis

01-05-2009, 11:43 AM

I'll be UM's qb before Boyd is. That dude is not coming here.

amazinblue

01-05-2009, 05:58 PM

Still smart to have 2 qb's...with the type of offense RR runs you need some depth. Look at what happened to WVA everytime white was hurt..

It wasn't just WV - look at Michigan when Henne wasn't 100%...

Columbusisawhore

01-06-2009, 07:00 AM

look at Michigan when Henne wasn't 100%...

MICHIGAN COULD HAVE WON IN 2007 IF THEY HAD JUST KEPT MALLETT IN THE GAME INSTEAD OF BROKE ASS HENNE WHO COULDN'T THROW A DECENT PASS TO SAVE HIS LIFE IN THAT GAME.

That being said I agree with you about Henne for every other game except that one.

bighousemike84

01-06-2009, 07:23 AM

MICHIGAN COULD HAVE WON IN 2007 IF THEY HAD JUST KEPT MALLETT IN THE GAME INSTEAD OF BROKE ASS HENNE WHO COULDN'T THROW A DECENT PASS TO SAVE HIS LIFE IN THAT GAME.

That being said I agree with you about Henne for every other game except that one.

Im not looking to start an argument but I cant let that comment go without pointing out the stupidity of it.

By your claim Mallett, a true freshmen QB, would have performed better than a 4th year senior QB who holds most of Michigans passing records.
Sorry buddy but I dont think so and knowing now what Mallett was really like I most definitely wouldnt have wanted him on the field

Columbusisawhore

01-06-2009, 07:37 AM

Its not a comment attesting to Mallet's incredible ability as a QB as much as it is the fact that Henne had no business being in the game with his shoulder as bad as it was. The Illinois game was gutsy as hell, and i love the guy for it, BUT he should not have been playing once it became evident his arm wasn't there. Michigan was able to start moving the ball a bit with Mallet in that game, and Lloyd did a bad job managing his QB situation, its the main reason they lost. Henne was probably one of the best QBs we had. He had no business being in that game in the second half. Should Mallet have been the starter all year? HELL NO. BUT he should have been in the game because Henne was DONE in that game.