NCAA Football 2012 Player ratings

Check out the video in the link to see the first player ratings. Lets just say they were a little off with some of the ratings and positional starters for Michigan.

NCAA 2012 Player Ratings

Michigan Depth Chart: 2011 vs 2012

2011 Offense                  vs            2012 Offense

QB:                                                                
1. #16 Denard Robinson JR  -  #16 Denard Robinson SR
2. #7 Devin Gardner SO       -  #7 Devin Gardner JR
3. #3 Russell Bellomy FR      -  #3 Russell Bellomy SO

-Breakdown: No change, just experience gained. 

RB:                                                               
1. #33 Stephen Hopkins SO  -            #33 Stephen Hopkins JR
2. #15 Michael Cox RS JR    -            #15 Michael Cox RS SR
3. #28 Fitzgerald Toussaint RS SO -  #28 Fitzgerald Toussaint RS JR*
4. #20 Michael Shaw SR     -              #20 Brionte Dunn FR
5. #38 Thomas Rawls FR    -               #38 Thomas Rawls SO
6. #2 Vincent Smith JR      -                  #2 Vincent Smith SR
7. #49 FB John McColgan RS SR   -   #48 FB Joey Kerridge

-Breakdown: Only Shaw will be graduating, and possible incoming FR Dunn could really make a push for a good amount of carries. Toussaint could be a transfer candidate.

WR X (#1 guy):                                           
1. #21 Junior Hemingway RS SR    -   #17 Jeremy Jackson JR
2. #22 Daryl Stonum SR           -        #87 Dwayne Stanford FR
3. #17 Jeremy Jackson SO       -        #80 Ricardo Miller RS SO

-Breakdown: Im guessing Stonum will be let back on the team for the 2011 season, but in 2012 we will be losing two of our best receivers in Hemingway and Stonum to graduation. Incoming Freshmen could make a big impact here.

WR Z (Speed/Deep threat)                           
1. #12 Roy Roundtree RS JR    -  #12 Roy Roundtree RS SR
2. #6 Je'Ron Stokes JR             -  #6 Je'Ron Stokes SR
3. #19 Kelvin Grady RS SR      -  #83 Jerald Robinson RS SO

-Breakdown: Not much of a change besides Kelvin Grady graduating, but look for the 3 players in each year to have big impacts.

WR Y (Slot)                                                
1. #9 Martavious Odoms SR   -   #26 Drew Dileo JR*
2. #26 Drew Dileo SO            -    #5 Justice Hayes SO
3. #5 Justice Hayes FR            -   #10 Jeremy Gallon RS JR*

-Breakdown: This position could but replaced after/during the 2011 season since we are turning back into a pro style offense, but I think we have good slot players like Odoms. Smaller Rich Rod-esk players like Gallon, Dileo and T-Rob will all be on transfer watch.

TE:                                                               
1. #86 Kevin Koger SR               -   #88 Brandon Moore RS SR
2. #88 Brandon Moore RS JR     -   #82 Chris Barnett SO
3. #82 Chris Barnett FR               -  #86 Devin Funchess FR
4. #81 Steve Watson RS SR        -   #89 AJ Williams FR

-Breakdown: After a possible huge year by Koger, we will lose him to graduation. But we have a great infusion of talent coming in and a good player to replace him in Moore.

OT:                                                              
1. LT #77 Taylor Lewan RS SO   -   LT #77 Taylor Lewan RS JR
2. RT #72 Mark Huyge RS SR     -   RT #75 Michael Schofield RS JR
3. #75 Michael Schofield RS SO  -         #67 Kyle Kalis FR
4. #57 Elliot Mealer RS JR           -         #57 Elliot Mealer RS SR
5.  #69 Eric Gunderson RS SO     -         #76 Jordan Diamond FR
6. #70 Kristian Mateus RS FR      -         #74 Erik Magnusson FR
  
-Breakdown: Huyge will be graduating and a ton of great freshmen will be coming in 2012. This could be a great position for the Wolverines now and in the future.

OG/C:                                                          
1. LG #56 Ricky Barnum RS JR      -   LG #56 Ricky Barnum RS SR
2. C #50 David Molk RS SR           -     C #50 Rocko Khoury RS SR
3. RG #65 Patrick Omameh RS JR  -   RG #65 Patrick Omameh RS SR
4. #63 Rocko Khoury RS JR          -           #58 Chris Bryant SO
5. #58 Chris Bryant FR                   -           #79 Tony Posada SO
6. #79 Tony Posada FR                  -           #64 Christian Pace RS SO
7. #64 Christian Pace RS FR          -           #68 Blake Bars FR
8. #56 Tony Burzynski RS FR          -          #71 Caleb Stacey FR
                                                        
-Breakdown: O-Line leader Molk will be graduating, but with another year of teaming up, Barnum and Omameh could both be All-Big Ten members.

2011 3-4 Defense             vs              2012 3-4 Defense

DE: (Top 2 start in 4-3)                              
1. #53 Ryan Van Bergen RS SR  -   #55 Jabreel Black JR
2. #55 Jabreel Black SO             -   #97 Brennen Beyer SO
3. #97 Brennen Beyer FR           -    #90 Aldophus Washington FR
4. #92 Keith Heitzman FR           -   #56 Tom Strobel FR
5. #94 Jordan Paskorz RS FR     -   #97 Pharaoh Brown FR
6. #95 Chris Rock FR                 -   #92 Keith Heitzman SO

-Breakdown: With team leader and captain Ryan Van Bergen graduating, and the addition of a great DE recruiting class, 2012 could see a bunch of the DE's interchanging and making an impact.

NT:                                                            
1. #73 Will Campbell JR                 -    #73 Will Campbell SR
2. #76 Quintin Washington RS SO  -    #76 Quintin Washington RS JR
3. #54 Richard Ash RS FR             -    #99 Ondre Pipkins FR
4. #39 Will Heininger RS SR           -    #54 Richard Ash RS SO

-Breakdown: The same players will return and possibly with the addition of Ondre Pipkins who could compete for playing time right away.

DT:                                                          
1. #68 Mike Martin SR               -    #68 Danny O'Brien FR
2. #96 Terry Talbott RS FR         -    #53 Chris Wormley FR
3. #41 Kenny Wilkins RS FR      -     #96 Terry Talbott RS SO
4. #93 Chris Eddins RS FR         -     #62 Matt Godin FR

-Breakdown: Best defensive player, Mike Martin will be graduating, but hopefully Chris Wormley can put on some weight and become a dominant DT in the mold of Richard Seymour, also FR Danny O'Brien will join this class and make a big impact under Greg Mattison. Wilkins is on transfer watch.

OLB: (top 2 start)                                     
1. #88 Craig Roh JR                 -    #88 Craig Roh SR
2. #4 Cameron Gordan RS SO -    #4 Cameron Gordan RS JR
3. #27 Mike Jones RS JR         -    #27 Mike Jones RS JR
4. #57 Frank Clark FR             -    #40 Antonio Poole SO
5. #40 Antonio Poole FR          -    #57 Frank Clark SO
6. #7 Brandon Hawthorne JR*  -    #58 Mario Ojemudia FR
7. #58 Brandon Herron RS SR  -   #51 Kaleb Ringer FR
                                                    
-Breakdown:  A great 2011 and 2012 recruiting class will infuse great talent at OLB, especially to rush the QB and cover TE's and RB's. Hawthorne is on transfer watch.

ILB: (top 2 start)                                      
1. #25 Kenny Demens RS JR      -     #25 Kenny Demens RS SR
2. #9 Marell Evans RS SR           -    #52 Kellen Jones SO
3. #37 Jake Ryan RS FR              -    #37 Jake Ryan RS SO
4. #52 Kellen Jones FR                -    #10 Royce Jenkins-Stone FR
5. #42 JB Fitzgerald SR               -    #6 James Ross FR
6. #26 Isaiah Bell RS SO             -     #44 Desmond Morgan RS FR
7. #44 Desmond Morgan FR        -    #26 Isaiah Bell RS JR
8. #59 Paul Gyarmati RS JR         -     #7 Joe Bolden FR


-Breakdown: With everyone but JB Fitzgerald returning, this could be the position for some of the most competition. Demens is a lock, but look for Kellen Jones to take on a big role in 2011 and 2012.

CB: (top 2 start)                                       
1. #29 Troy Woolfolk RS SR      -      #12 JT Floyd RS SR
2. #12 JT Floyd RS JR               -      #5 Courtney Avery JR
3. #5 Courtney Avery SO           -      #18 Blake Countess SO
4. #18 Blake Countess FR          -      #2 Terry Richardson FR
5. #17 Tony Anderson RS SR     -      #35 Greg Brown SO
6. #35 Greg Brown FR               -      #21 Raymon Taylor SO
7. #21 Raymon Taylor FR           -      #22 Terrence Talbott JR
8. #22 Terrence Talbott SO         -      #24 Delonte Hollowell RS FR
9. #24 Delonte Hollowell FR          -   #26 Anthony Standifer FR


-Breakdown: Woolfolk and Floyd will bring some much needed skill and talent to the secondary, and in 2012 we will have a good amount of talent coming in and returning, especially under great coaching.

S: (top 2 start)                                         
1. FS #13 Carvin Johnson SO       -    FS #13 Carvin Johnson JR
2. SS #32 Jordan Kovacs RS JR   -    SS #3 Marvin Robinson JR
3. #3 Marvin Robinson SO            -         #32 Jordan Kovacs RS SR
4. #6 Josh Furman RS FR              -         #6 Josh Furman RS SO
5. #15 Thomas Gordan RS SO      -         #22 Jarrod Wilson FR
6. #23 Floyd Simmons RS JR        -        #15 Thomas Gordan RS JR
7. #20 Tamani Carter FR               -        #23 Floyd Simmons RS SR
8. #7 Brandon Hawthorne JR        -        #14 Allen Gant FR
9. #31 Jared Van Slyke RS SR     -         #20 Tamani Carter RS FR

Breakdown: A very deep position in 2011, we have great talent and physical skill, but I see Kovacs holding down the SS position since he has the experience. But I think talent and speed will overcome him in 2012 with a freak athlete and big hitter, Marvin Robinson or even Josh Furman taking over the position.

Returning:                                                
1.KR: #9 Martavious Odoms SR       -    KR: #5 Justice Hayes FR
2.PR: #21 Junior Hemingway RS SR  -    PR: #83 Jerald Robinson
3. #22 Daryl Stonum SR                    -           #2 Terry Richardson FR
4. #5 Justice Hayes FR                       -          #26 Drew Dileo JR

-Breakdown: This is a bit of a challenge after 2011 since both return men will be graduating. But I expect young gun Justice Hayes to contribute and the smaller slot guys like Jeremy Gallon and Dileo, if they dont transfer, to compete for a spot.

Kicking:                                                  
1. K #45 Matt Wile FR                   -        K #45 Matt Wile SO
2. P #43 Will Hagerup SO               -        P #43 Will Hagerup JR
3. KO #34 Brendan Gibbons SO    -        KO #34 Brendan Gibbons JR

 -Breakdown: This part of the team has been an absolute mess the past years, besides Hagerup. I expect the FR Wile to come in and take over the spot right away and Gibbons to learn to kick a ball again as the kick off man.

Incoming Freshmen Jersey Numbers

3 Russell Bellomy, QB
5 Justice Hayes, RB/SR/KR/PR
18 Blake Countess, CB
20 Tamani Carter, S/DB
21 Raymon Taylor, CB
24 Delonte Holowell, CB
35 Greg Brown, CB/S
38 Thomas Rawls, RB
40 Antonio Poole, LB
44 Desmond Morgan, LB
45 Matt Wile, K
52 Kellen Jones, LB
57 Frank Clark, LB
58 Chris Bryant, OG
79 Tony Posada, OT/OG
82 Chris Barnett, TE
92 Keith Heitzman, DE
95 Chris Rock, DE
97 Brennen Beyer, DE
?? Jack Miller OG/OC

Red Wings are about to make some moves

Well just like the rumors said, the salary cap has jumped up nearly $5 million and the cap for 2011-12 will be $64.3!

This is incredible because now, According to CapGeek.com, the Red Wings will have $16.2 million to spend! (What!?) This could possibly be the first time we have an off season similar to the pre-cap era. Now what are we going to do with it? Well there are a ton of different things the Wings and Kenny Holland can do, here are a few I think could really help the Wings hoist the cup in 2012:

• Re-sign DEF Jonathon Ericsson to a 3 year/ $2 million
• Sign DEF James Wisniewski to a 4 year/ $4.25 million
• Sign G Ray Emery to a 2 year/$1 million
• Re-sign FWD Patrick Eaves to a 3 year/ $1 million
• Re-sign FWD Drew Miller to a 2 year/ $750,000

With those moves right there, that is  $9 million dollars of the free agency money. So Ken Holland would have around $7.2 million to play with. There are a couple options that could really make this team a legit contender and favorite to hoist the cup again. Here are a few different options:

• Sign FWD Jaromir Jagr to a 1 year/$1.5 million deal
• Break tradition, Offer TB RFA Steven Stamkos a $6.75 million/year deal (Super dream scenario, not happening)
• Sign FWD Brad Richards to a 5 year/$6.25 million, could maybe take a smaller amount to be a Wing, just like Hossa and many others. 
• Break tradition, Offer either RFA D-men Zach Bogosian or RFA Drew Doughty a $5-6 million/year to pry them away from their teams (giving up first round picks is no big deal to the Wings). 
• Break tradition, Offer either RFA Zach Parise or RFA Andrew Ladd a $5.5 million/year

Now I know it is not very "Red Wings" of us too go after a RFA, but I think with the talented players that are restricted free agents like Doughty, Bogosian, Stamkos, Parise or Ladd, the Wings could really pick up a young, All-star caliber player for years to come, especially with the team getting older and the UFA pool not that great.

Zach Parise

My choice: Zach Parise at $5.75 million/year. I think he would bring another scoring/playmaking threat to the Wings for years to come, plus New Jersey has financial problems after that ridiculous signing of Kovalchuk, so maybe they won't match a offer at nearly $6 million a season. (Parise Highlights)

So heres to wishing and dreaming this or something similar to this happens around July 1st:

• Re-sign DEF Jonathon Ericsson, 3 year/$6 million deal ($2 mill/year)
• Re-sign FWD Patrick Eaves, 3 year/$3 million deal ($1mill/year
• Re-sign FWD Drew Miller, 2 year/$1.5 million deal ($750,000/year)
• Sign DEF James Wisniewski, 4 year/$17 million deal ($4.25 mill/year)
• Sign G Ray Emery, 2 year/$2 million deal ($1mill/year)
• Sign FWD Zach Parise, 5 year/$28.75 million deal ($5.75 mill/year)

This would all equal up to around $14.75, and would leave around $1.45 million left under the cap for this season.

If you're wondering about what we're gonna do after this season with Niklas Kronwall and Brad Stuart, since they will both be UFA, and Darren Helm and Justin Abdlekader becoming RFA, the Wings will have a bunch of other money coming off of the books, including Tomas Holmstrom, Jiri Hudler, and Todd Bertuzzi. Kenny Holland will be able to get Stuart back for about the same deal and Kronwall will get a good bump up around $5+ million a deal as the #1 defensemen of the future.

New Michigan Man!: 4 Star OT Blake Bars

And the commitment train keeps on chugging along as the Wolverines have added highly touted and highly recruited 4 star OT Blake Bars!

Big dog #67 in red.

This is a great pick up for Michigan, especially since he was offered by big name programs like LSU, Penn State, Florida and many more.  I think this will also be a big pick up because other players like Kyle Kalis, Andrus Peat, and Jordan Diamond may need to speed up their announcement dates to get into this amazing recruiting class Brady Hoke has going. This also makes 17 commits for this class and Bars is the 3rd offensive tackle and 4th offensive lineman. I could see both Diamond and Kalis also join this class to bring the total up to 5 OT's and 6 offensive lineman. 


Blake Bars Highlights

New Michigan Man!: '12/'13 FS Jeremy Clark

This morning I just found out that KY FS Jeremy Clark has committed to Michigan! 

This is different though, because Clark has agreed to come in as a gray shirt recruit. What is that you may ask, I don't know but here is the description from Recruiting 101:

"If you decided to grayshirt, what you would do that first semester would be go to a local Junior College and attend classes. The reason you may go to a JC near home is to save money over another, more expensive school. What you would have to do is make sure that you are not taking a full load. If a full load of classes is considering 12 class hours, you would just need to make sure you are taking less than that. As a grayshirt, you would not get to practice with the team, workout with the team, or even eat at team meals. During the first semester, you are not a part of the team.

The reason that you cannot do that stuff is because you want your full time status to start during the second semester. Instead of just being thrown into the wolves during the summer, you can participate in spring practice, get used to classes, and then possibly be able to play in the fall."

Got that? Basically gray shirting lets Jeremy Clark come to Michigan, pay his own way for a semester in 2012 and then be a red shirt freshmen in spring 2013.

This is a great pickup for the Wolverines, because this kid is on the up and up in the recruiting fields, he recently grew 4 inches so a lot of scouts have not seen that size so that is why he is not ranked as high. But after great showings at the OSU and Michigan camps, expect him to go up a star or two.Clark has the size to put on good weight and muscle, and he has the ball skills to really impact this team in the long run.

The whole thing is hanging on FS Jarrod Wilson, says Clark. He said that if Wilson commits to Michigan in the upcoming days, the he will take the gray shirt and count against the 2013 class, but if Wilson commits elsewhere then Clark will be apart of the 2012 class.

Jeremy Clark highlights.

2011 Detroit Pistons Draft

With the #8 pick in the NBA draft the Detroit Pistons selected Kentucky Freshmen PG Brandon Knight!

Yes you Brandon.

Draft Express Scouting Report: Projecting Knight to the next level, the diversity of his scoring and shot-creating ability allows him to be more effective off the ball than many combo guards, which could be a key in his minutes early in his career, as it's unlikely a coach is going to hand the reigns of an offensive over to him at this time until he garners more experience and improves his decision making.

I expect Knight to come in and make a difference immediately,  that means starting at point guard from day one. This kid will be a Star for the 'Stones.

With the #33 pick in the NBA draft the Detroit Pistons selected Duke Senior SF Kyle Singler!

Kyle Singler.

Draft Express Scouting Report: The fact that Singler has been a role-player essentially throughout his college career, doing so on a competitive and winning team throughout, will play in his favor, though. He is not the type of player who will need to make a huge transition in his style of play to make an impact. Furthermore, he's ready to contribute immediately, as he's a mature player both physically and mentally, who has been coached by one of the most respected men in basketball over the past four years. These things, along with his strong intangibles, could all look very attractive to a good team drafting in the second half of the first round looking for a solid piece to add to their rotation.

Singler is another swing man for the Pistons, but I think he will fill that void that Tayshaun will leave when free agency hits. He can hit the three, he will compete, and he will be that Detroit type of a player that the Pistons need. Bench / Role player for the 'Stones.

With the 52nd pick in the NBA draft the Detroit Pistons selected Florida Senior PF Vernon Macklin!

Vernon Macklin

Draft Express Scouting Report: Looking forward, Macklin did himself a great service by having his best offensive performance in the final game of his career when the most NBA scouts were watching, but his advanced age of 24 combined with his modest production and skill set could put him at a disadvantage in this draft. That said, his learning curve and physical tools could lead someone to take a chance on him, and big bodies with a pulse will always get multiple opportunities to catch on in the NBA in the long term.

Macklin has the ability to be a very good role player for the Pistons, he has the ability to score inside and has the size (6'10'', 240lbs) to be a force on the defensive end. Look for him to really contribute in his rookie season next to Greg Monroe. Solid, key bench big man.

Odds to be the final 10 commitments

With the Michigan coaching staff recruiting for 26 players and 16 players already committed to the 2012 class, I have put together my odds on who will be the final 10 player to commit to the class. Notice I did not put a QB in this class because of the lack of interest and lack of offers, also because of the commitment of 2013 QB Shane Morris. I think a QB will walk on similar to how WR Bo Dever has decided to do so.

1. RB Brionte Dunn, 5 Star, Canton, OH (O$U Commit) - With all of the problems happening at O$U and the very good chance that they will have a bowl ban, plus the rumor from a nearby source, there is a 99% chance Dunn will de-commit from O$U. So what are his chances that he joins the Michigan 2012 class? I would say very, very good, especially since he has visited Ann Arbor already, Michigan has a need for a #1 power running back and his cousin, 2013 S/RB and Michigan lean Dymonte Thomas, has said that he has been told where Dunn wants to play but will not announce it. Also the two have said how they would love to play together in college.

Chances he goes Blue: 75%

2.OT Kyle Kalis, 5 Star, Lakewood,OH (O$U De-Commit) - The man has seen the light. At one point, Kalis was one of the biggest buckeye lovers but now because of Tat-gate or whatever they want to call it, Kalis has de-committed from the evil empire and is visiting Michigan this weekend with his friend and big time prospect Chris Wormley.  A decision could come this weekend.

Chances he goes Blue: 95%

3. DE Chris Wormley, 4 Star, Toledo,OH (Uncommitted) - From day one, it has been Michigan or O$U, but with all of the problems hitting the suckeyes, it has helped push Wormley even more towards Ann Arbor. I really do not think this thing is up in the air, it should even be done this weekend. Im GUARAN-SHEEDING this one. 

Chances he goes Blue: 100%

4. OT Andrus Peat, 5 Star, Tempe, AZ (Uncommitted) - After a very successful visit, one of the best offensive tackles and best players in the nation is taking his time and visiting a ton of the top programs in the nation. Im not crazy enough to think he will for sure go blue, but the chance is definitely there. By the time he makes his decision its possible there will not be any spots for him, unless he wants to be a Wolverine, in that case I could see Brady "finding" another spot.

Chances he goes Blue: 25%

5. OT Jordan Diamond, 5 Star, Chicago, IL (Uncommitted) - Since his teammate, 2011 OL Chris Bryant, committed to Michigan's last recruiting class, Diamond has been a Michigan lean. I actually thought that he would have committed by now, especially with how many times he has visited Ann Arbor. I think if Kalis commits this weekend, Diamond will be making a decision much sooner.

Chances he goes Blue: 95%

6. DT Ondre Pipkins, 4 Star, Kansas City, MO (Uncommitted) - An absolute beast, that has been dominating every camp he goes too. Pipkins is originally from Saginaw and grew up a Michigan fan. If you follow him on Twitter, it seems like its going to be Michigan all the way. This would be a huge loss if we don't land him.

Chances he goes Blue: 85%

7. DT Danny O'Brien, 4 Star, Flint, MI (Uncommitted) - For a long time O'Brien had Tennessee as his leader, but during a visit to Michigan this past weekend, he said that he did not have a leader anymore and he was receiving the full court press by the Michigan coaching staff. This happened even harder because of his dominating performance at the camp. I think he will fit perfectly in Mattison's defense, but he may want to get out of Michigan.

Chances he goes Blue: 60%

8. DE Aldophus Washington, 5 Star, Cincinnati, OH (Uncommitted) - A freak athlete, and one of the best defense ends in Ohio and in the entire country. Washington was considered a lock to go to O$U, but once again, thanks to all the problems, Michigan is now considered the leader by a couple recruiting analysts. The best thing for Michigan is that he wants to go to school with his teammate, 4 star WR Dwayne Stanford, and he is a big Blue fan. 

Chances he goes Blue: 70% 

9. WR Dwayne Stanford, 4 Star, Cincinnati, OH (Uncommitted) - Stanford looks just like a "Michigan Star Receiver" is supposed to look like. He is a big receiver that can go up and get the ball, and is a game changer. His favorite player is Michigan Alum Braylon Edwards and expressed his interest in going to Michigan. I like the chances here. Would be higher, but I don't think Aldophus is as high on Michigan as he is.

Chances he goes Blue: 75%

10. WR Aaron Burbridge, 4 Star, Farmington Hills, MI (Uncommitted) - Coming into this recruiting year, everyone thought Burbridge would be going to MSU, but after his visit to Michigan it looks and seems like he may have Michigan as his leader. The big thing that is separating him from joining this class are his grades, so if he gets those up then I expect him to join this class, especially since we need WR's in this class.

Chances he goes Blue: 75%

11. FS Jarrod Wilson, 4 Star, Akron, OH (Uncommitted) - A play making safety that can come in and compete for a starting spot immediately. Wilson is down to Michigan, ND and PSU. Michigan has a great shot here especially because of the need at the position. 

Chances he goes Blue: 70% 

Darius Morris to the Lakers

Congratulations to Michigan PG Darius Morris, going to the LA Lakers.

Thats a great pick up for the Lakers and for Morris, because he is from LA, is a 2nd round pick and goes to a team that is in need of a play making point guard very badly.

Welcome to Detroit: Brandon Knight!

Just a quick blog update. The Pistons just pulled off a huge steal and very similar to Nick Fairley falling to the Lions, Kentucky's star point guard Brandon Knight was picked by the Pistons at the #8 spot (he was projected to go #3 overall).

More on this later.

Michigan Man! (Walk-On Edition): Bo Dever

Today Illinois WR Bo Dever, son of former defensive lineman Dave Dever has committed to the University of Michigan's class of 2012. But this is different, he is not a scholarship player, he has accepted a walk-on role.

This is huge because the kid can play, he is a perfect fit for a pro-style offense slot receiver, no more 5'6'' 130lb slot receivers getting murdered over the middle. Bo is 6'2'' 190lbs, and is a prototypical slot receiver, he seperates and finds space, and has great hands. Dever said that this was a dream of his to play at Michigan, so as soon as they offered him to walk-on to the team, he could not turn it down.

Oh and another thing, his name, Bo, is from none other than Michigans legendary coach, Bo Schembechler, that has to count for something.


Bo Dever Video Highlights

Lidstrom wins #7!!

Moments ago, Detroit Red Wings captain, Nicklas Lidstrom won his 7th Norris Trophy, for the best defensemen in the NHL. This is a incredible feat, especially since he was the first defensemen to do so with a negative plus minus rating since 97-98 and the fact that the man is 40(!!!) years old. The 7th Norris trophy ties Lids with Montreal great Doug Harvey and one shy of arguably the greatest defensemen ever, Bobby Orr.

Might as well let him keep the trophy

Lets just be grateful that he is returning for another season and hopefully another Norris trophy.