Showing posts with label Michigan MASH Unit. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Michigan MASH Unit. Show all posts

Michigan Mash Report: Ohio State Game

OUT (0% PLAY)

Ferrara, John  Knee
Floyd, JT  Ankle
Jones, Mike  Leg
Jones, Teric  Knee
Odoms, Martavious  Foot
Van Slyke, Jared  Clavicle
Williams, Mike  Head
Woolfolk, Troy  Ankle

QUESTIONABLE (50% PLAY)
Hemingway, Junior  Head


PROBABLE (75% PLAY)
Gallon, Jeremy  Shoulder
Martin, Mike  Ankle
Roh, Craig  Head
Smith, Vince  Head
Stonum, Darryl  Ankle

The probable list looks better then I thought.  I thought Stonum and Gallon were more towards questionable to out.  So that is a good sign.  Hemingway would be a loss since he is the kind of guy that could have a huge game against Ohio State and be a deep threat.   I would expect to see all the probables except Gallon. 

Michigan Thursday: Catching Up with 3 Michigan Transfers

Editors Note: Today is a little light on actual Michigan Football news.  (The basketball team plays Bowling Green tonight!) 

At 7:00 tonight this weeks Michigan's injury report will come out and expect to see Martin and Mouton probable and Taylor Lewan and Mike Shaw questionable.   Hopefully Fitz Toussaint didn't hurt himself in practice and can go if needed. 

With that said, here is a look at how a few Michigan transfers are doing at their new schools....

As a Michigan fan we can hardly believe why anyone would ever want to leave Ann Arbor and the most storied college football program ever.  Sadly, some guys just don't "buy in" or think they will get more playing time at another institution.  There are players every year that make the decision to leave but rarely do they become successful like Justin Fargas or Ryan Mallett.    We know Ryan is doing well Arkansas and Boren is starting for Ohio State, but let's catch up on guys not on SportsCenter too often:

photo by Michael DeMocker, The Times-Picayune


Sam McGuffie, RB Rice Owls:  Sam had the best game of his career two weeks ago against Tulsa.   Where he ran for 178 yards on 22 carries and scored a touchdown.   In 2010 he has had 149 attempts and 642 yards with 3 touchdowns.  He also has had 32 catches for 275 yards and 1 TD.  Sam seems to be getting better as the year goes on, but you can't say that for the Rice Owls who have only won 2 games this year.

Let's hope Sam hasn't received any concussion this year and still has a successful college career in front of him.


Steven Threet, QB Arizona State:  Trick or Threet would be a good slogan for the Sun Devils this year.   While leading the ASU offense, Steve is 207-333 with 2530 passing yards with 18 touchdowns.   The problem is, he has thrown 16 picks and been sacked 22 times.  After starting the year 2-0, ASU has gone 2-6 in their last 8 games and will have to beat UCLA and Arizona to get bowl eligible.  Steve is currently sharing first team reps with sophomore quarterback Brock Osweiler during the bye week.

Threet was also named to the PAC 10 All Academic team this week with a  3.82 grade-point average in general studies. 


Toney Clemons, WR Colorado:  Toney has had a nice season for the Buffalo's.  He has had 40 catches for 426 yards and 2 touchdowns.  He is the second leading receiver for Colorado who is just 4-6 on the year and with out a head coach that was just fired two weeks ago.    Clemons had a good game this past Saturday as he had four catches for 55 yards, including a 26-yard touchdown, as Colorado defeated Iowa State, 34-14.

Safety Vlad Emilien who recently transferred from Michigan will be joining Toney next year at Colorado as they enter PAC 12 country.

Wolverine Wednesday: Too Many Concussions

Every time you watch a football game these days it seems somebody is going out with a concussion.  The Wolverines have been pretty lucky with concussions with only Mike Williams being the only one suffering with a concussion.  That luck has seemed to have run out on the Wolverines during last weeks game against Purdue when Michael Shaw went out with a concussion and now it seems Taylor Lewan is having concussion like symptoms this week.   Both are questionable for Wisconsin on Saturday.

Mouton and Martin practiced on Tuesday and are feeling better.  The Michigan coaches are hopeful they will play.

  • Amir Williams a high priority recruit for John Beilein picked the Buckeyes today. 

  • Denard Robinson is only 77 yard short of the NCAA record for most rushing yards by a QB.

  • Both Michigan kickers will continue to compete in practice for the starting gig on Saturday.  I can't watch when Michigan lines up for a field goal.

  • This isn't new news but Michigan DB recruit Blake Coutness will play in the Army All American game.

  • Kris Frost has a 7:30 game on Friday but is still planning on making it up to A2 this weekend.  That is a pretty quick turnaround, so let's hope it happens.

Michigan Football: 3-0 in Indiana

If you were home on your coach watching the game yesterday, consider yourself lucky.  I was in West Lafayette and the 40% rain turned into 100% and the high of 70 degrees turned into cold.  

Michigan was just as un-predictable as the weather.  They opened the game looking like they would put up 45 points and won by just 11.  Michigan has a serious issue with 10 turnovers in 2 games.  That will get you beat when your playing better teams.  The next two weeks, Michigan plays 2 top 10 teams and 10 more turnovers will equal two blowouts for the Wolverines. 

There's not much to say about the game on Saturday.  It was nasty weather and a win is a win.   Michigan this year as swept through the State of Indiana with a 3-0 record (ND, IU, and PU) and now has 7 wins with Wisconsin at home next week.   What's the deal with rain, Rich Rodriguez and the State of Indiana anyway?  Here are the games Michigan has played in the rain in Indiana the last 3 years:  2 games at ND, this year at IU and this year at Purdue.  

The Michigan defense gave up only 16 points which is the fewest since the UConn game (10).   The Michigan D was without maybe it's two best players in Mike Martin and Jonus Mouton but was still able to hold the Boilermakers to 256 total yards.  So the big question is: was it the weather, Michigan's D, or Purdue's offense?  I think the answer lies somewhere with all 3.   The Michigan Defense didn't give up anything easy, got some turnovers and even scored.  7 of Purdue's points came off a Denard pick 6.

It was an ugly win on an ugly day, but after the last two years I will take any win that Michigan can get.  It also gets Michigan's win total to 7 wins which many experts predicted at the beginning of the season. 

Now back to the famous "Cheers and Jeers":

Cheers
  • Michigan was clearly the better team and played like it most of the time
  • The Michigan fans were louder then the Purdue fans for most of the game
  • Michigan won the game
  • 7 wins = winning season and better bowl game
  • Michigan was even in the turnover margin
  • The defense gave up just 16 points and under 300 total yards
  • A 72 yard punt.  Well done Hagerup!
  • Danny Hope lost
Jeers
  • Turnovers is a huge issue
  • The only time a Michigan player should kick a ball is during an extra point, punt, or kickoff.   A missed extra point, really?
  • All Purdue points came off Michigan turnovers
  • The weather
  • Mike Shaw's injury.  I was in the second row in the end zone and the players had to walk right by us to get to the locker room.  Mike was being helped by two players and was clearly not looking good.  He seemed "drunk' which would lead me to believe he had a serious concussion.  I hope I'm wrong and Mike is doing well.
  • Taylor Lewan penalties.  Come on, bro.  Those are drive killers.

A win is a win and Michigan now has 7 of them.  I'm sure all of us Michigan fans slept well last night.  Now on to a Wisconsin a team that put up 83 points against IU.

Michigan Mash Report: Purdue

OUT (0% PLAY)

Floyd, JT  Ankle
Jones, Mike  Leg
Jones, Teric Knee
Odoms,Martavious Foot
Van Slyke, Jared  Clavicle
Williams, Mike  Head
Woolfolk, Troy Ankle


QUESTIONABLE (50% PLAY)
Mouton, Jonas  Chest


PROBABLE (75% PLAY)
Dorrestein, Perry  Knee
Toussaint, Fitzgerald  Shoulder


Looks like Fitz might be ready to play, but will he?  He is has 2 plays under his Michigan career.  The big question mark is Jonas Mouton at times looks great and other times like a freshman.   This could be concerning for the defense that is struggling to get stops. 

Purdue will try to run on the Michigan D, so LB play will be important. 

Michigan Friday: Needs a Win on Saturday

The Michigan injury report came out last night and there were a couple of news worthy items:
  • Mike Martin is probable at 75%
  • Fitz Toussaint is out again
  • Perry Dorrestein and Je'Ron Stokes are Questionable (50%) with Knee issues
The Michigan Defense really needs Mike Martin to play and play to his ability if Michigan is to get a win on Saturday.

There was a rumor floating around the Craig Roh was contemplating a transfer.  TomVH comes in to say, it's not true.  He just wanted to play more DE then LB.  Which he has been this week in practice.  Funny, I suggested that yesterday. 

  • Both Wisconsin and Ohio State games will be noon starts.

  • Here is the press conference transcript from Michigan's response to the NCAA yesterday.

  • David Brandon went on the radio this morning, if your interested in listening, click here.   The best comment was that he was waiting for an apology from some of  the people in the media for the mistakes they made.

  • TomVH also clears up any rumors about Dee Hart being shaky with his commitment to Michigan.  His Mom said that Dee will be at U of M in January.  YES!

  • Maybe one of the most important recruits left of Michigan's board is a guy named Byron Moore a 2009 USC Commit, that decided not to stick it out with the Trojans after their NCAA beat down.  He played for a JUCO this year and has now opened up his recruitment.   Byron was the 6th ranked safety in the 2009 class and has a year of playing under his belt.  Talk about guaranteed playing time.   Byron played at the same high school as Sean Parker.   Michigan is not on his visitor list yet.

  • Malcom Crockett is a soft verbal to Cincinnati is visiting  the Big House this weekend.  Malcom is a 3 star RB who plays corner as well.  I'm guessing Michigan wants him as a corner.

  • Blake Countess a 4 star DB from Maryland is also getting a lot of attention for Michigan right now.  No offer yet, but one maybe coming soon.

Michigan Football = When it Rains It Pours

Michigan's depth is so thin that certain positions that one injury could kill a season.   Last year it was David Molk, this year you could point to Troy Woolfolk. 

Now the news of the day is that JT Floyd suffered some type of serious ankle injury in practice yesterday.  JT hasn't been lighting up the corner position but he is one of the only corner backs with experience. 

Update 12:00:  JT is out for the year.  Ankle is not broken but does need surgery.  He got rolled up in practice.

If this injury news is correct, a true freshman will be starting at corner on Saturday.  Get ready for a very long day.


BTW:  The Dr. Phillips crew has cancelled their trip to Ann Arbor this week. Due to the time of the game starting at 12:00.  Let's hope that is the reason.

Michigan Injury Updates

Odoms will have surgery today or Thursday on his broken foot.  There is a slight chance he could make it back by the end of the year.

Mike Martin practiced on Tuesday and moved around well.  Should be ready to go on Saturday. (photo to the right showing that he has M close to his heart)

Fitz Toussaint is out for Iowa but should be back after the bye week. 

Mike Williams is still out with a concussion and continues to work with the doctors on whether he should continue playing football.  He has had multiple concussions. 

Michigan Mash Report: MSU Game

OUT (0% PLAY)
Jones, Mike   Leg
Toussaint, Fitzgerald   Shoulder
Van Slyke, Jared   Clavicle
Williams, Mike   Head
Woolfolk, Troy   Ankle

PROBABLE (75% PLAY)
Ferrara, John   Hand
Shaw, Mike   Knee

Pretty much what we expected.  Looks like Shaw will play on Saturday and it's too bad that Fitz continues to be banged up.  He is heading for the Junior Hemingway award this year.  Brandon Herron is not on the list and I expect him to play at linebacker.  He was probable last week but didn't play at IU.

Michigan Thursday: Says Don't Wait Until Next Week for Heart Surgery

This post is not attended any disrespect to Coach Dantonio, we wish him nothing but good health.  This actually refers to the story that Major Hester, a 69 year old  Detroit native and MSU fan who put off his heart surgery for a pace maker until next week so he could watch his Spartans play the Wolverines on Saturday. 

I am all for "clearing your calendar" to watch a big game but this is completely ridiculous.  Your heart procedure is much more important then a football game.  The worst part is, the procedure was scheduled for today.   Major, I wish you good luck regarding your decision and if I were one of your family members the next appointment I would set up for you is to get your head checked.

I'm guessing he thought there is a risk of dying with the surgery, I also guess he isn't considering that same risk for watching a close high scoring game. 

  • RR expects RB Mike Shaw will play this weekend (we will know more tonight when the injury report is released)

  • It seems Seth Broekhuizen would kick field goals if Michigan attempts one.  I prefer we don't punt and only use kickers for extra points and kickoffs.

  • Michigan vs MSU is one hot ticket!  Some fans are paying $1,400 for a ticket.  Wow, that's not a good deal!

  • For the life of me, I don't remember this guy transferring from Michigan after Lloyd retired.   But LB Cobrani Mixon is tearing it up at Kent State.  He is described as a Cobra-quick and blacksmith-strong, Mixon operates behind a defensive line that funnels ball carriers right to him. Mixon has a team-leading 39 tackles, including three for lost yardage and two sacks. Boy we could use a LB like that right now. 

  • Here is an article on 2012 DB prospect from Ohio, Allen Gant.  Most Michigan fans will remeber that his dad Tony played at Michigan.  Allen has visited both Michigan and Ohio State but many "insiders" feel that Allen is a Buckeye lean. 

Michigan Mash Report: Indiana Game

OUT (0% PLAY)
Jones, Mike --- Leg
Shaw, Michael --- Knee
Toussaint, Fitzgerald --- Shoulder
Van Slyke, Jared --- Clavicle
Williams, Mike --- Head
Woolfolk, Troy --- Ankle

QUESTIONABLE (50% PLAY)
Ferrara, John --- Hand


PROBABLE (75% PLAY)
Herron, Brandon --- Ankle
Johnson, Carvin --- Knee
Robinson, Denard --- Knee

Wolverine Mid Week Injury Report

RR had a short and sweet session with the media today and updated us on the status of a couple players. 

Look like Shaw and Toussaint are doubtful to play on Saturday. 

Carvin Johnson and Marvin Robinson injuries are getting better and should play this weekend.  Brandon Herron is also healing at might make it back as well.

Denard Robinson is practicing and will be ready to play at IU.  "He's fine. He did the entire practice yesterday," said Rodriguez. "Everything is good to go. There will be no restrictions whatsoever."

Taylor Lewan will also make his second start and first Big Ten start. 

Rich Rodriguez Press Conference Injury Updates

Denard has a bruised knee and might be limited today but should do everything on Tuesday.  He is expected to play on Saturday.

Fitzgerald Toussaint who has been injured his entire Michigan career now has a shoulder problem.  He was coming back from a knee issue and was out all last year due to injury.   Fitz had two carries and a touchdown against BGSU. 

Michael Shaw sprained his knee and is day to day. 

Tate is fine, he just got a helmet to the quad.

The coaches are optimistic that both Carvin Johnson and Brandon Herron will play at IU on Saturday.

Team News:
  • RR considers both Tate and Devin the #2 QB to Denard.
  • Pleasant surprise has been the true freshman CB's so far.
  • Michigan has played 13 true freshman this year most of them on defense.
  • Courtney Avery is probably going to change to #5.  Michigan got called for penalty for having 2 #9's on the field against BGSU.
  • IU has good WR's and will be a challenge for the young Michigan CB's.
  • IU has only played 3 games and might be the healthiest team in the Big Ten right now.
  • It's Big Ten season and "everything gotta get cranked up a notch"

Michigan Mash Report: Bowling Green

OUT

Ferrara, John  Hand
Herron, Brandon  Ankle
Johnson, Carvin   Knee
Jones, Mike   Leg
Van Slyke, Jared  Clavicle
Williams, Mike   Head
Woolfolk, Troy  Ankle


PROBABLE (75% PLAY)
Robinson, Marvin     Shoulder
Toussaint, Fitzgerald    Knee

 
It's good to see that Marvin and Fitz might be on the field for the Bowling Green game.  Michigan will need both players for the Big Ten season so they need to get some live snaps in this game.  It's too bad about Brandon Herron who we thought might be ready this week.   Let's hope the LB's can step up after a poor game last Saturday.

Michigan Friday: Recruiting Blitz and UMass MASH Report

With Michigan's fast Denard type start.  You might think that some recruits that were waiting to see how Michigan will do this year are seriously interested in Mich-again. Here is a small sampling of some positives things happening for the Wolverines right not on recruiting trail:

  • The Florida Duo of Sammy Watkins and Dallas Crawford are planning another un-official visit for the Iowa game in October.  Both wanted to keep their official visit for after the season.  So it seems these two young men are pretty serious about Michigan.  They also visited A2 for the Spring Game as well.

  • Teammates/OL from Chicago will be in town this weekend: Chris Bryant a 6'5 330 OL in the 2011 class and Jordan Diamond a 6'6 290 pound OL in the 2012 class (one of the top players in the 2012 class) will be at the Big House this weekend for a visit.   TomVH gave us some insight in to Jordan's visit:   "I just wanted to see one of my favorite college teams play, and see what it's like to be in the Big House live."

  • Michigan verbal Tony Posada was on ESPNU last night but his team lost.

  • Marquise Williams a verbal to UNC is still planning a Michigan visit.   

  • Michigan's high priority recruit Kris Frost is visiting Auburn this weekend.  Auburn insiders believe Kris favors them over Michigan right now.  Let's hope that isn't true.   

  • Dee Hart will also be visiting Auburn this weekend.  I hope he and Kris put a plan together to commit to the Wolverines.  Dee is planning on enrolling early, so a decision should be coming soon.

  • Anthony Zettel skipped his official visit to Iowa last weekend to watch the ND - Michigan game.  It would be nice if the Wolverines could get a commitment from Anthony this Fall.

Team News and Notes:
  • Michigan  Defensive lineman Renaldo Sagesse is rated the 5th player in the 2011 CFL Canadian draft.
  • Let there be light!  The permanent lights for the Big House was approved and will go in this Fall.
Michigan MASH report for the UMass game:

Out:
John Ferrara
Brandon Herron
Carvin Johnson
Mike Jones
Jared Van Slyke
Mike Williams
Troy Woolfolk

Questionable, 50%:
Junior Hemingway
Marvin Robinson

Probable, 75%:
Fitzgerald Toussaint


Mike Williams and Marvin Robinson are somewhat surprising to be on the list.  That is another bad sign for the depth at defensive back.  It seems Williams has a concussion.   It would also be good to see Junior and Fitz get a chance to play.  If they are not healthy this week, let's hope they see the field next week.

Make sure you check out the UMass Preview Below!

Michigan's Mash Report: ND Game

OUT (0% PLAY)
Ferrara, John   Hand
Johnson, Carvin   Knee
Van Slyke, Jared   Clavicle
Toussaint, Fitzgerald   Knee
Woolfolk, Troy   Ankle


DOUBTFUL (25% PLAY)
Hemingway, Junior   Hamstring


PROBABLE (75% PLAY)
Roundtree, Roy

No real surprises.  I didn't know about John's hand but he probably wasn't going to play anyway.   Fitz and Junior seem to been injured pretty much their entire career at Michigan (and yes I realize it's only been a year for Fitz).  Having Roundtree on offense will help move the ball down field against ND if it becomes a shoot out which many experts are predicting.