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  • steveschneider said...

    I asked earlier, but I think it got lost in talk of the upcoming games. What do the two coaches think about banning tackling in football for kids under 14?

    I guess there's two sides to the debate.

    football too dangerous for our kids vs. pussification of america

    What say you?

    I think teaching proper technique is important. If that is emphasized I think we might start to see a decline in concussions. Also, there is a lot of emphasis on having lots of padding for helmets but in some ways couldn't you argue that encourages people to lead with their heads more? It almost seems like you could make an argument that a less padded helmet would make people less likely to lead with their helmet. Although I played hockey instead of football so I could be way off in my thinking.

    Although hockey is a different sport than football, I was able to skip the squirt level completely and play peewee even though I was younger. I never suffered a concussion, and I think a large part of it had to do with learning how to check properly, and put myself in positions where I wouldn't get drilled either (keeping your head up is important as I found out early on lol). However, this might not be applicable since in football it's a lot easier to get blindsided by a hit.

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  • MrWoodson said...

    How about you guys? You played us very tough last year, especially on defense. Are you expected to be better, worse or about the same? And did you lose any key starters?

    We will be a hell of a lot better this year. We didn't lose anyone worth a damn. Marshawn Powell, PF, was injured early last season and didn't play against y'all. We have zero scholarship seniors, a very young team.

    This team is starting to look like a typical Nolan Richardson type of team: quick, energetic, and flies to the ball on defense. The "40 minutes of hell" is almost back.

    We might make the tournament this year. Maybe. Hopefully.

    Remember the name B.J. Young.

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  • wps88 said...

    Nah. It's the Morgan kid. He had a good second half against the Hogs in Fayetteville.

    Played well against us in ann arbor a couple years ago too. I don't watch much, but I was impressed with him.

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  • xxmgobluexx said...

    The thought of being able to rotate Morgan, Horford, McGary, and Bieldeldt has me pumped for this year. Morgon basically manned the post by himself last year, with spot help from Smotz.

    Agree. And with his athleticism, GRIII is going to play bigger than his size. Honestly, I have watched our two preseason games and it's almost like watching another team. Michigan hasn't been this big and athletic since the Fab 5. And they are way more disciplined and play better team D than the Fab 5. This is a very good team.

    MrWoodson

  • wps88 said...

    We will be a hell of a lot better this year. We didn't lose anyone worth a damn. Marshawn Powell, PF, was injured early last season and didn't play against y'all. We have zero scholarship seniors, a very young team.

    This team is starting to look like a typical Nolan Richardson type of team: quick, energetic, and flies to the ball on defense. The "40 minutes of hell" is almost back.

    We might make the tournament this year. Maybe. Hopefully.

    Remember the name B.J. Young.

    I loved Nolan Richardson's teams. Sounds like it will be another good game. I will warn you, however, we are going to be a much more explosive and balanced team on offense this year. Your defense is going to have its hands full.

    MrWoodson

  • MrWoodson said...

    I loved Nolan Richardson's teams. Sounds like it will be another good game. I will warn you, however, we are going to be a much more explosive and balanced team on offense this year. Your defense is going to have its hands full.

    I'm expecting a Michigan win. Our team is really, really young.

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  • David Dawson is such a headcase. He is now tweeting that he could possibly a change at the "top"

    He has bust written all over him.

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  • MrWoodson said...

    Agree. And with his athleticism, GRIII is going to play bigger than his size. Honestly, I have watched our two preseason games and it's almost like watching another team. Michigan hasn't been this big and athletic since the Fab 5. And they are way more disciplined and play better team D than the Fab 5. This is a very good team.

    Agreed, this team is so different from what we have seen with Beilein. There maybe 4 future NBA players on the court at one time with Burke, Hardaway, Robinson, and McGary.

    The freshmen looked great against NMU (I know, it is NMU). I haven't watched the SVSU game yet outside of a few highlights, I have the DVR set though.

    xxmgobluexx

  • Joester16 said...

    David Dawson is such a headcase. He is now tweeting that he could possibly a change at the "top"

    He has bust written all over him.

    I think he regrets his decision now.

    hownowbrowncow

  • Joester16 said...

    David Dawson is such a headcase. He is now tweeting that he could possibly a change at the "top"

    He has bust written all over him.

    I look forward to someone putting up his YouTube hat dance. And why is anyone following a hs kids tweets?

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  • elmn12 said...

    I think teaching proper technique is important. If that is emphasized I think we might start to see a decline in concussions. Also, there is a lot of emphasis on having lots of padding for helmets but in some ways couldn't you argue that encourages people to lead with their heads more? It almost seems like you could make an argument that a less padded helmet would make people less likely to lead with their helmet. Although I played hockey instead of football so I could be way off in my thinking.

    Although hockey is a different sport than football, I was able to skip the squirt level completely and play peewee even though I was younger. I never suffered a concussion, and I think a large part of it had to do with learning how to check properly, and put myself in positions where I wouldn't get drilled either (keeping your head up is important as I found out early on lol). However, this might not be applicable since in football it's a lot easier to get blindsided by a hit.

    I think if they want to reduce concussions at the pro level clamp down and ban steroids.

    I just don't think the human body was meant to take hits from people with the speed and strength of these guys.

    Same with hockey, guys are skating 30+ mph now...the human body just wasn't designed to take those kinds hits.

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  • D.Wags said...

    I look forward to someone putting up his YouTube hat dance. And why is anyone following a hs kids tweets?

    This kid sounds like a 5 star attention whore.

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  • wps88 said...

    We will be a hell of a lot better this year. We didn't lose anyone worth a damn. Marshawn Powell, PF, was injured early last season and didn't play against y'all. We have zero scholarship seniors, a very young team.

    This team is starting to look like a typical Nolan Richardson type of team: quick, energetic, and flies to the ball on defense. The "40 minutes of hell" is almost back.

    We might make the tournament this year. Maybe. Hopefully.

    Remember the name B.J. Young.

    I don't even follow SEC basketball. Outside of UofF who are the good teams?

    Arkansas and UofF are typically the best teams in the SEC right?

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  • D.Wags said...

    I look forward to someone putting up his YouTube hat dance. And why is anyone following a hs kids tweets?

    Normally I avoid recruit's twitter accounts, but I'm interested to see where Dawson ends up. I'm gonna be pretty butthurt if he convinces Conley to go to OSU (although that might happen anyway) or if he tries to convince Cass Tech recruits that Michigan isn't worth their time.

    hownowbrowncow

  • Beilen got to get the players settled down tomorrow so their emotions don't get the best of them in their rivalry game with Slippery Rock.

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  • steveschneider said...

    I don't even follow SEC basketball. Outside of UofF who are the good teams?

    Arkansas and UofF are typically the best teams in the SEC right?

    huh Kentucky.

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    This is Michigan, fergodsakes.

    Never Lose Hoke

  • Never Lose Hoke said...

    huh Kentucky.

    Part of me wants to put on my tinfoil hat and say that Calipari is paying recruits...unfortunately I have no evidence of that.

    hownowbrowncow

  • steveschneider said...

    I don't even follow SEC basketball. Outside of UofF who are the good teams?

    Arkansas and UofF are typically the best teams in the SEC right?

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  • Never Lose Hoke said...

    huh Kentucky.

    They are so bad at football I forget they are part of the SEC.

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  • wps88 said...

    Michigan fans: Will your basketball team be better, worse, or just as good as last season. I'm a big fan of Alfonso Clark "Trey" Burke III.

    top 5/ top 10
    These are our two freshmen who were highly regarded coming out of high school.

    SVSU BOOM MCGARY'D

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    Tim Hardaway Jr. to Glenn Robinson III Alley-Oop vs. NMU

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  • elmn12 said...

    I think he regrets his decision now.

    He thought Hoke would still honor his scholarship if he visited the SEC even though Hoke told him that he couldn't do that. Personally, I hope we offer him again just because teens make stupid decisions and he may be regretting what he did.

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  • msucan'tmakebcs said...

    top 5/ top 10
    These are our two freshmen who were highly regarded coming out of high school.

    There's an even better one in the SVSU game between Trey Burke and GRIII. The only disappointing thing about GRIII is he might end up as a one and done. Kid has the most NBA potential of anyone on the team.

    MrWoodson

  • msucan'tmakebcs said...

    He thought Hoke would still honor his scholarship if he visited the SEC even though Hoke told him that he couldn't do that. Personally, I hope we offer him again just because teens make stupid decisions and he may be regretting what he did.

    I think he and Bosch would get in a fight. Bosch already called him out about wanting to do this sort of thing once. lol When recruits decommit it sucks, but at least the two we've had (assuming Conley goes elsewhere) have been at positions where we have other talented players.

    hownowbrowncow

  • msucan'tmakebcs said...

    He thought Hoke would still honor his scholarship if he visited the SEC even though Hoke told him that he couldn't do that. Personally, I hope we offer him again just because teens make stupid decisions and he may be regretting what he did.

    Kids make mistake, and they have to deal the consequences. In Dawson's case, he has to decide which University he wants to gets to get a free education from. Or which University he wants to use, abuse, and forget about him. Whichever you prefer.

    Also, If Hoke offers Dawson, it opens all other recruits to take visits and expect Michigan to offer once they are done with the visits.

    xxmgobluexx

  • steveschneider said...

    I don't even follow SEC basketball. Outside of UofF who are the good teams?

    Arkansas and UofF are typically the best teams in the SEC right?

    SEC basketball isn't really worth following lol

    You have Kentucky... Florida, recently... and then you have a mash up of Miss State, Bama, and Arkansas.

    Back in the mid to late 90's Kentucky and Arkansas went back and forth when Arkansas left the SWC and joined the SEC. We've had some pretty good players: Corliss Williamson, Joe Johnson, Ronnie Brewer, etc.

    I hope our current coach, Mike Anderson (Nolan's number one assistant), can take us back to the glory days lol.

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