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Topic: 2023 Michigan Season Thread

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Re: 2023 Michigan Offseason Thread
« Reply #350 on: August 26, 2023, 09:14:43 AM »
UW took 15 transfers this year. They also lost 19.
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Re: 2023 Michigan Offseason Thread
« Reply #351 on: August 26, 2023, 09:36:00 AM »
coaching change

not sure how many UNL took in or out

not as many as Prime
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Re: 2023 Michigan Offseason Thread
« Reply #352 on: August 26, 2023, 09:50:49 AM »
going with Braiden McGregor as my candidate for breakout player on defense in '23...prototype frame/size for EDGE rusher at 6'6", 267.....Aidan Hutchinson-esque in terms of size/build/athletic skill set, got his feet wet last year, will be a starter this year. 


https://twitter.com/MGoJDBlue/status/1691803467843543258?s=20


https://twitter.com/KBGoBlue/status/1619586594650091520?s=20


https://twitter.com/nickbaumgardner/status/1596578215740510212?s=20

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Re: 2023 Michigan Offseason Thread
« Reply #353 on: August 26, 2023, 10:49:18 AM »
nearly 3 min long highlight reel of JJ McCarthy's 2022 season. obviously only shows the good, doesn't show the bad. 

the arm talent and athleticism pop on the screen. he's a plus athlete for the position, can really run and throws on the run accurately- which is a skill not many have. has a really live arm, can zip it into tight windows, can make every throw, and changes up ball speeds really well- something guys with big arms often struggle with. some of the absolute darts he throws on the run are very impressive. 

feels like he's only scratching the surface. he has room to get a lot better at the little things, not being so sloppy in his foot work (which will improve accuracy greatly), reading defenses, processing speed, changing plays & protections....


https://twitter.com/CFBRep/status/1692349642258665653?s=20


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Re: 2023 Michigan Offseason Thread
« Reply #354 on: August 28, 2023, 08:04:24 PM »
Jeem on Inside Michigan football radio show on local Ann Arbor radio tonight...

On JJ McCarthy:

"He's so terrific at so many things. It's everything that he wants to get better at. And I've seen the growth in every area. Leadership is off the charts."

On the offensive line:

"All four tackles have been great. Karsen Barnhart has excelled at four spots this fall- he's a swiss army knife. Myles Hinton has come on like gang busters. There are days, even a whole week, where he (Hinton) looks like the best tackle."

On Corum and Edwards:


"Doesn't get any better, I know that. Donovan has gotten so much stronger, and he looks like he's ready for a breakout season. Which he had last year."

On the RB depth chart:


"Kalel Mullings is 3rd RB entering the season behind Blake Corum and Donovan Edwards. Benjamin Hall is right up there with him on the depth chart."

On the defense:

"I love them. I'm not going to anoint them the best ever (he's ever had). They've got a chance though."

On the EDGE position:

"Four starting EDGES - Derrick Moore, Braiden McGregor, Josaiah Stewart and Jaylen Harrell."

On the Linebacker position:

"More depth at linebacker this year. Mike Barrett and Junior Colson are the starters. Ernest Hausmann and Jaydon Hood are the back-ups."

On the Secondary:

"Guys have been banged up at safety at corner. Nothing long term, but could impact who plays this Saturday. Keon Sabb - we didn't play him enough at safety last year. Keon Sabb has risen straight to the top at safety. Keon Sabb and Quinten Johnson are starter-caliber safeties. We're really lucky."

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Re: 2023 Michigan Offseason Thread
« Reply #355 on: August 28, 2023, 08:11:20 PM »
from the horses mouth- sounds like LT battle still raging down to the wire between Karsen Barnhart and LaDarius Henderson. Looks like Myles Hinton has locked up the RT job. Henderson might be more talented, Barnhart is very experienced in the system and just a really damn good college player. May the best man win the job.

Returning starters Michael Barrett and Junior Colson are your starting ILBs- which is what was expected. Duh. Back-up ILBs are the transfer Ernest Hausmann and a healthy Jaydon Hood has made a move up the depth chart.

Kalel Mullings is RB 3....for now. Fully expecting true frosh Benjamin Hall who is neck and neck to pass him up.

Sounds like they have 4 dudes at EDGE they really like that they are going to all get starts and rotate a ton and they'll all get a lot of minutes.

Secondary has been banged up. Rod Moore and Makari Paige been working through nicks and bruises, sounds like Keon Sabb has really come on strong and is going to play a lot more in his sophomore season.

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Re: 2023 Michigan Offseason Thread
« Reply #356 on: August 28, 2023, 08:20:06 PM »
DC Jesse Minter on Year 2 with the defense:

"There's not a ton of turnover. We lost 5 to 6 key contributors — a couple to the portal, 3 or 4 to the NFL. It's a good amount of guys back that we have good understanding of each other. The players have bought into things they know they can do better as a defense." 

On Areas to Improve on Defense: 

"Angles to the ball were poor at times. Effort needs to be higher more consistently. Ball disruption, forced fumbles have been an emphasis. Communication in any environment and situation. Block disruption needs to carry over to the perimeter to prevent leaky yards from not setting great edges. Affecting the QB while rushing fewer people. Seen major improvements in pass rush. I'm excited about all those front guys, led by Kris and Mason on the interior."

On portal transfer EDGE Josaiah Stewart: 


"He was probably under-recruited out of high school. Really has a knack as a pass rusher, run defender. I expect him to play our style of football. I expect him to be disruptive, especially on downs where you can pin your ears back and pass rush." 


On portal transfer LB Ernest Hausmann:

"Ernest can play MIKE or WILL. He's a co-starter with Barrett and Colson. He's the first sub in for either of them."

On portal transfer CB Josh Wallace: 


"Josh has a ton of experience. He has played in four different defensive systems, so he learned ours quickly."

On younger players:

"Keon Sabb and Zeke Berry will get some run. Both have made big jumps since spring"

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Re: 2023 Michigan Offseason Thread
« Reply #357 on: August 28, 2023, 08:23:08 PM »
if the hype from the DC on Sabb and Zeke Berry is legit, and the hype from Jeem on Sabb is legit...JFC they are going to LOADED in the secondary. Really need a 2nd outside CB to emerge though. Badly. Was hoping to hear more about the portal CB Wallace or one of the young CBs like Amorion Walker. All we've heard about Walker is he's working through some minor injuries and will be back soon. 

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Re: 2023 Michigan Offseason Thread
« Reply #358 on: August 31, 2023, 10:52:12 AM »
Michigan/Jeem self-imposing a 3-game ban effective immediately apparently....very stupid. NCAA could turn around and say we don't care....here is more punishment. F the NCAA.


https://twitter.com/JoshHenschke/status/1693665153613545875?s=20

I just heard about this yesterday I think, where there will be different interim coaches each week or something?

But nowhere in the link says WHY? What did Harbaugh do?

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Re: 2023 Michigan Offseason Thread
« Reply #359 on: August 31, 2023, 10:56:31 AM »
I just heard about this yesterday I think, where there will be different interim coaches each week or something?

But nowhere in the link says WHY? What did Harbaugh do?
school is self-punishing and suspending Jeem for 3 games over the whole cheeseburger/COVID gate the NCAA was investigating them for and trying to come to an agreement for a punishment. The 4-game deal with the NCAA broke down at the last second, so for some odd reason Michigan decided to self-impose a 3 game suspension this year.

DC Jesse Minter will be the head coach this week, ST's coach Jay Harbaugh and RBs coach Mike Hart will be co-head coaches week 2, and OC Sherrone Moore will be the head coach week 3.

Jeem will be back in time for the B1G opener week 4 vs Rutgers.

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Re: 2023 Michigan Offseason Thread
« Reply #360 on: August 31, 2023, 10:59:02 AM »
Ah ok.  I have no idea what the cheeseburger COVID thing is, but there you have it.

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Re: 2023 Michigan Offseason Thread
« Reply #361 on: August 31, 2023, 11:01:13 AM »
Ah ok.  I have no idea what the cheeseburger COVID thing is, but there you have it.
apparently some recruits came up to a visit to Michigan unannounced during COVID when they weren't allowed to and Jeem bought them some cheeseburgers for lunch with his credit card. Jeem was apparently zesty with the NCAA when they tried to question him on this.

OMG RUN AND GET THE NCAA AND GIVE MICHIGAN THE DEATH PENALTY!

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Re: 2023 Michigan Offseason Thread
« Reply #362 on: August 31, 2023, 11:02:21 AM »
Yeah sounds like some typical stupid shit.

Texas was cited for an NCAA infraction in the 80s when a coach loaned a player a sportcoat to wear to a funeral. 

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Re: 2023 Michigan Offseason Thread
« Reply #363 on: August 31, 2023, 01:16:39 PM »
apparently some recruits came up to a visit to Michigan unannounced during COVID when they weren't allowed to and Jeem bought them some cheeseburgers for lunch with his credit card. Jeem was apparently zesty with the NCAA when they tried to question him on this.

OMG RUN AND GET THE NCAA AND GIVE MICHIGAN THE DEATH PENALTY!
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