Brent Yarina, BTN.com Senior Editor, August 10, 2013
Stop No. 4 on the BTN Football Tour took us to Ann Arbor, Mich., to see Brady Hoke's Michigan Wolverines. Our guys watched practice Saturday afternoon, and we've compiled some of their best tweets in this post. Reminder: Watch the Michigan Preview Show at 8 p.m. ET Aug. 16 on BTN/BTN2Go.
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TOM DIENHART
At #Michigan practice, WR Amara Darboh looked good. Al Borges marvels about how strong his hands are. He was running 1st team today.
— Tom Dienhart (@TomDienhart1) August 10, 2013
Al Borges told me Devin Gardner loves to study film more than Denard Robinson did. Borges says Gardner is more athletic than Jason Campbell.
— Tom Dienhart (@TomDienhart1) August 10, 2013
I asked Brady Hoke about interior of o-line; he told me all spots are still open. Lots of bodies. I have to think Kalis will get one spot.
— Tom Dienhart (@TomDienhart1) August 10, 2013
If there is a more impressive true freshman DE in the nation than Taco Charlton, I want to see him. Can't wait to see him in a year.
— Tom Dienhart (@TomDienhart1) August 10, 2013
Devin Gardner with Al Borges. Gardner looked good today. #Michigan pic.twitter.com/JUKEd5Fzvk
— Tom Dienhart (@TomDienhart1) August 10, 2013
Taco Charlton is an impressive looking true freshman DE. #Michigan pic.twitter.com/o6YIO7ratS
— Tom Dienhart (@TomDienhart1) August 10, 2013
#Michigan true freshman Derrick Green has a body like Ironhead Heyward. He just conditioned today. pic.twitter.com/HODE18McBj
— Tom Dienhart (@TomDienhart1) August 10, 2013
#Michigan true freshman Derrick Green has a body like Ironhead Heyward. He just conditioned today. pic.twitter.com/HODE18McBj
— Tom Dienhart (@TomDienhart1) August 10, 2013
I came away impressed with #Michigan. But most of best talent is young, so the Wolverines may be a year away. This is a well-coached team.
— Tom Dienhart (@TomDienhart1) August 10, 2013
GERRY DINARDO
BTN Camp Tour 2013 #Wolverines They got a whole bunch done 4 it 2 be the 2nd practice of day.Only in Uppers but still physical Impressive
— Gerry DiNardo (@gerrydinardo) August 10, 2013
BTN Camp Tour 2013 #Wolverines Assistant coaches do as good a job as anyone teaching technique.No music constantly playing helps staff teach
— Gerry DiNardo (@gerrydinardo) August 10, 2013
BTN Camp Tour 2013 #Wolverines Defensive team can really run. I would say the validity of recruiting rankings was alive and well in AA today
— Gerry DiNardo (@gerrydinardo) August 10, 2013
BTN Camp Tour 2013 #Wolverines Defensive scheme a Mich throwback. Not real big but they can really run and will move around after snap
— Gerry DiNardo (@gerrydinardo) August 10, 2013
BTN Camp Tour 2013 #Wolverines Just like their rival a dominant TB is a missing piece 2 puzzle.There're enough candidatesWill b interesting
— Gerry DiNardo (@gerrydinardo) August 11, 2013
DAVE REVSINE
This is really starting to look like a #Michigan football team – they are big, they're physical and they can really run.
— Dave Revsine (@BTNDaveRevsine) August 10, 2013
Devin Gardner looked great – in total command of the offense. He needs to stay healthy more than any player in B1G – Morris struggled a bit
— Dave Revsine (@BTNDaveRevsine) August 10, 2013
Morris has a live arm and runs well too – just seemed a step behind – late on a number of throws. Will be very, very good in time
— Dave Revsine (@BTNDaveRevsine) August 10, 2013
I love this coaching staff. There is a ton of teaching that goes on at their practices – giving constructive feedback after nearly ever rep
— Dave Revsine (@BTNDaveRevsine) August 10, 2013
Fitz Toussaint showed no effects from his injury. Great burst through the line. Green was dressed, but didn't take reps – so no read on him
— Dave Revsine (@BTNDaveRevsine) August 10, 2013
Much like Ohio State, many of Michigan's freshmen look physically ready to play right now. Taco Charlton would be Exhibit A
— Dave Revsine (@BTNDaveRevsine) August 10, 2013
Little bit of a battle going on at C. Always give the caveat of it was just 1 practice on 1 day – but Glasgow delivered first snap.
— Dave Revsine (@BTNDaveRevsine) August 10, 2013
Fun to see Brady interact with DL (for me – not necessarily for DL) – really worked Ondre Pipkins hard. Clear they are counting on him.
— Dave Revsine (@BTNDaveRevsine) August 10, 2013
Greg Mattison is really pleased with his defensive depth. Said there are several positions where he feels good going three deep.
— Dave Revsine (@BTNDaveRevsine) August 10, 2013
Taylor Lewan is really fun to be around – one of my favorite B1G interviews. He said Frank Clark reminds him of Clowney. As in Jadeveon
— Dave Revsine (@BTNDaveRevsine) August 10, 2013
Al Borges talked a lot about offensive changes. Said terminology is all the same – which helps – but what they're doing is different.
— Dave Revsine (@BTNDaveRevsine) August 10, 2013
Borges also said he needs a "war daddy" at RB, given that the run game now features the TB rather than QB. Not clear he has one yet.
— Dave Revsine (@BTNDaveRevsine) August 10, 2013
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View our tour schedule and relive all the stops:
SCHOOLS |
PRACTICE |
SHOW ON BTN (8 p.m. ET) |
Indiana |
RECAP | TWEETS | PICS | Monday, Aug. 12 |
Ohio State |
RECAP | TWEETS | PICS | Tuesday, Aug. 13 |
Penn State |
RECAP | TWEETS | PICS | Wednesday, Aug. 14 |
Michigan |
RECAP | TWEETS | PICS | Friday, Aug. 16 |
Michigan State |
Sunday, Aug. 11 | Saturday, Aug. 17 |
Purdue |
Monday, Aug. 12 |
Monday, Aug. 19 |
Northwestern |
Tuesday, Aug. 13 |
Tuesday, Aug. 20 |
Illinois |
Wednesday, Aug. 14 |
Wednesday, Aug. 21 |
Wisconsin |
Thursday, Aug. 15 |
Thursday, Aug. 22 |
Minnesota |
Friday, Aug. 16 |
Friday, Aug. 23 |
Nebraska |
Monday, Aug. 19 |
Saturday, Aug. 24 |
Iowa |
Tuesday, Aug. 20 |
Sunday, Aug. 25 |