I think Johnson will be good eventually, but he isn’t ready right now. The receivers Michigan has are the best we will see. Peoples-Jones and Collins can beat anyone. We are thin in the defensive back field, and can only hope Patterson has a really bad day against us. We struggle with the type of offense they run, as they get their athletes in space and exploit mismatches. We have got to get pressure on Patterson somehow.
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NikeHawk21
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I would agree that DJ has the athleticism and talent to play with these guys but he’s young and you can bet Michigan will try to confuse him when he’s out there.
He blew not one but two assignments at Iowa State that led to long TDs. He also blew an assignment that led to a big play on Miami’s (OH) first scoring drive when he was out there at cash.
So again I don’t question the talent he possesses right now it’s the reads and IQ portion that is concerning.
Funny timing. I just started a thread on the guy. I agree with you totally. Check it out I'll be curious of your 2 cents on what I asked
chucktownhawk
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Is this game where AJ exploits their o-line? Or do they concern themselves with double/triple teams? Leaving others on D to make plays? It seems that Iowa usually plays pretty well in the big house. I guess we will see.
eveningnewsteam
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2nd one was on Koerner. I’m not anointing Johnson, just like what I saw at Iowa State.
Iowa State went after him again after the double pass and he made a great play on an island downfield. Sure he needs experience, every young player does.
I'd say Purdy is by far better than Patterson and we survived him. Michigan's receivers might be a notch better.
Hamstring injuries just suck. You can't really do anything about it. You have to be 100% or close to it to play.
Something is really starting to stink with Brents situation. Coaches are very vague when asked about him. And under KF, that's a bad sign.
NikeHawk21
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No it wasn’t. When the WRs get that deep in the coverage it becomes man. DJ tried to pass off his man but he was incorrect, unless you heard something different from the coaches or players.
eledmonster
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It was at Baylor. Not a huge shock.
NikeHawk21
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I’ve been saying that for a couple weeks on the Brents thing. Nobody is saying anything. Very weird.
eveningnewsteam
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I saw Phil Parker about take Koerner’s head off on the sideline after the play
iloveyoularrystation
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actually i'm pretty sure the 2nd one was on both of them.
From a strict recruiting rating standpoint, this has to be the most talent we have had on the interior OL for awhile.
I am going to add Levi Paulsen in there among the 2-deep, as that is where he will slide once AJ Jackson is back full go.
For the ratings below, I am using the 247 composite numbers. Near as I can tell, 0.89 is the cutoff for 4*, and 0.79 is the cutoff for 3* (for perspective).
That gives us a 2-deep (+ 1) interior of:
Looking at what is coming down the pipe, there are two 4* maulers in the freshman class (Endres and Miller), and another huge, athletic body that some observers think is just as good (Fenske).
I think the interior is going to be good for awhile. Finding guys with the agility of Wirfs/Jackson is going to be tough, but I think we will be run-blocking well for years to come.
I am going to add Levi Paulsen in there among the 2-deep, as that is where he will slide once AJ Jackson is back full go.
For the ratings below, I am using the 247 composite numbers. Near as I can tell, 0.89 is the cutoff for 4*, and 0.79 is the cutoff for 3* (for perspective).
That gives us a 2-deep (+ 1) interior of:
- Mark Kallenberger (0.8912, 4*; comparatively, Wirfs was 0.8911 in the same class)
- Tyler Linderbaum (0.8869)
- Jeff Jenkins (0.8786)
- Justin Britt (0.8776)
- Landan Paulson (0.8754)
- Levi Paulson (0.8745)
- Cole Banwart (0.8050)
Looking at what is coming down the pipe, there are two 4* maulers in the freshman class (Endres and Miller), and another huge, athletic body that some observers think is just as good (Fenske).
I think the interior is going to be good for awhile. Finding guys with the agility of Wirfs/Jackson is going to be tough, but I think we will be run-blocking well for years to come.
Stanzi
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I think we see a lot of new looks in terms of the pass rush this Saturday. It wasn't necessary against MTSU and I have enough confidence in Parker to believe he didn't want to show anything Michigan could use. I could certainly be wrong but I definitely feel we will see a much more effective pass rush this weekend.
guffus
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I know I probably have not been paying attention the last few games, but I notice Mansel is not listed as a 3rd option under QB anymore.
MTSU was probably Mansel's last chance to play this year. I am guessing he will be entering the transfer portal once the season is done. Unless he falls for the old promise like the coaches made to Tyler Wiegers that they will give him a fair chance to compete for the starting QB job next spring and summer. Then they won't announce the starter until late August and Mansel won't play a single meaningful snap all year. My guess is that Mansel knows better and will be gone sooner rather than later.
MTSU was probably Mansel's last chance to play this year. I am guessing he will be entering the transfer portal once the season is done. Unless he falls for the old promise like the coaches made to Tyler Wiegers that they will give him a fair chance to compete for the starting QB job next spring and summer. Then they won't announce the starter until late August and Mansel won't play a single meaningful snap all year. My guess is that Mansel knows better and will be gone sooner rather than later.
