Josh Metellus and Jordan Glasgow: Possible SAM replacements if Peppers leaves?
"This Josh Metellus, now, we're really excited about him," Michigan's defensive coordinator said Wednesday. "He can play safety and he can kind of be the poor man's Jabrill Peppers, too. He has to get a little bigger, maybe. But he can do a lot of the things (on defense) that we ask Jabrill to do."
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"You know that Glasgow family? This Jordan Glasgow, I think we've found this guy a home (at SAM)," Brown said. "I think we have. We've kind of fooled around with him in it. We're going to be different at the safety position (next year), so I'm not sure if I want to take Josh and pull him out of there full-time and make him a viper. But wouldn't it be wonderful if this (Glasgow) continues to mature?"
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December 28th, 2016 at 1:25 PM ^
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December 28th, 2016 at 1:27 PM ^
December 28th, 2016 at 8:07 PM ^
Call me unrealistic but i think he stays . So many of his team mates coming back might be enough to make him lean that way .
December 28th, 2016 at 1:49 PM ^
Indeed, at the end of his "hype" video on ESPN he basically confirmed it as well.
Ah well.
December 28th, 2016 at 5:17 PM ^
Well, sounds like Don's referring to Jabrill in the present tense - "...that we ask Jabrill to do" - so it doesn't entirely sound like Jabrill's role on the team is in the past. Jabrill talks about beating OSU, winning a national championship, and getting a degree. He also said after the Heisman ceremony that he wishes he "could do it again". If we're gonna scavenge for comments that signal Jabrill's decision, it could go either way. But, honestly, I'm trying rlly hard to convince myself that he'll stay.
December 28th, 2016 at 5:29 PM ^
Of course I would be absolutely thrilled if he stays, but to be honest, I can't blame him one iota if he leaves. He's already a projected first round draft pick, so leaving would be the smart decision. Put yourself in his shoes: become an instant millionaire in a few months and live your dream of playing in the NFL, or return for another year of indentured servitude, where you watch other people profit from your talents while you can't even accept a free pizza, and risk a debilitating injury without any significant upside for your draft stock. It's a no-brainer.
December 28th, 2016 at 6:13 PM ^
Aaaagggghhhh, ur probably right. I'm trying to hold on to the hope that a miraculous combination of Jabrill's character, the "those who stay" montra, and the influence of Harbaugh and Wheatley (who btw returned for his senior season after experiencing a similar situation to Jabrill's, although getting injured and whatever) will sway him to assuming a leadership role on a potential national-championship team. I've been reading some things, though, that Jabrill's draft projections doesn't measure up to his NFL reputation, like what Matt Miller said about drafting a safety with "one lucky interception" would get a scout fired, and Jabrill might still think he's playing as a C- and want to keep developing (and tbh, I'm in the camp that thinks Jabrill was 2nd to Jourdan as the best player on this year's defense). All love for Jabrill, and I'll certainly support his decision regardless.
December 28th, 2016 at 10:08 PM ^
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December 28th, 2016 at 1:39 PM ^
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December 28th, 2016 at 2:51 PM ^
That kid has been a tough customer on special teams: He has a nose for the ball, likes to lay the wood, and--when you re-wind the tape--shows a knack for picking his way through bodies to get to the ball.
I'm very excited at the prospect of him playing SAM, whether it's in package duty or in a more fulltime role. He's going to make some tackles.
December 28th, 2016 at 1:26 PM ^
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December 28th, 2016 at 2:24 PM ^
Never underestimate a Glasgow!
December 28th, 2016 at 6:13 PM ^
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December 28th, 2016 at 5:56 PM ^
Jordan already has contributed! He made one helluva read and tackle, while being held, to stop a fake punt against OSU.
Yes, I realize that saying he was being held is gratuitous...
December 28th, 2016 at 1:29 PM ^
...about Mean Ol' Josh Metellus.
December 28th, 2016 at 2:19 PM ^
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December 28th, 2016 at 5:33 PM ^
The lines for the ice-baths will be endless.
December 28th, 2016 at 1:32 PM ^
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December 28th, 2016 at 1:46 PM ^
...but I remember hearing that Jordan Glasgow was adopted which is why his physique is so different than his older brothers. Can anyone confirm?
December 28th, 2016 at 1:53 PM ^
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for sniffing out fake punts.
December 28th, 2016 at 2:12 PM ^
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December 28th, 2016 at 1:39 PM ^
I doubt Mrs. Glasgow is of child bearing age any londer but adoption is always an option... May I suggest Samoa as a place in great need of potential parents?
December 28th, 2016 at 2:16 PM ^
Herbsteit's call was something like: "IT WAS THE RIGHT CALL. IT WAS THE RIGHT CALL. URBAN MEYER HAD THE RIGHT CALL!!!! HE TOLD US DURING HIS PREGAME MEETING THAT THEY'D TRY A FAKE!!! THE MICHIGAN PLAYER JUST BARELY MANAGED TO MAKE A PLAY."
I was like, whatever. Herbstreit.
December 28th, 2016 at 5:38 PM ^
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December 28th, 2016 at 6:05 PM ^
Gonna throw the BS flag on this one...
Meyer said after the game that if they saw a particular formation, then the kicker had the option of running the fake. He saw that formation, where only Glasgow was left, everyone else was in the box, right side, or deep. Watch the replay and you'll see it. Had Glasgow not got off that sad block attempt, the kicker would still be running. A great play by Glasgow saved that first down on a well concieved fake against a certain coverage formation.
December 28th, 2016 at 7:17 PM ^
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December 28th, 2016 at 10:20 PM ^
Desperation for what? Running a play you think you can beat a certain formation? That is exactly why Garrett Moores ran in an extra point attempt against Rutgers with the score 27-0. They saw a formation and ran the play set up against it.
I don't buy the 'he sees the writing on the wall and is scared' line...
December 29th, 2016 at 2:15 PM ^
We are comparing a Rutgers game to OSU? What the fuck? Just because you see a look on special teams doesn't mean you place your defense in a horrible position on a chance that it may work. You're comparing a play where we had already scored a touchdown on an inferior team that everyone steam rolled to a stupid play on a hunch that put their defense in a shitty position with their team trailing at home. One of these things is not like the other...
December 28th, 2016 at 6:06 PM ^
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December 29th, 2016 at 2:16 PM ^
Probably either thought the punter could get away with it, or didn't call it off.
December 28th, 2016 at 1:40 PM ^
December 28th, 2016 at 1:46 PM ^
is the man of men. The king of kings. Very excited to see what he brings as well.
December 29th, 2016 at 2:17 PM ^
I think that they want him to play strong safety. At least that's what I've read from around the web.
December 28th, 2016 at 1:51 PM ^
December 28th, 2016 at 2:03 PM ^
Metellus for Heisman 2017. It's all falling into place.
December 28th, 2016 at 2:05 PM ^
I wonder if they put Clark or Watson at S.
If Hill and Long are your CBs, you can move one of those 2 guys to S to start opposite Tyree Kinnel next year.
Personally I like them both at CB.
Also could open the door for JKP to see some early minutes or Hudson if they're going to leave him at S.
A lot of bodies...it'll be an interesting spring/summer competition.
December 28th, 2016 at 2:17 PM ^
I still think it will end up with Kinnel and Metellus at safeties, Hudson at Viper, Clark and the best of Long or Hill at CB.
You can bring Watson or Long/Hill in at Nickel/Dime.
Furbush will play with the Vipers (some combo of Hudson/Furbush, Glasgow, and possibly Metellus.
Bush & McCRay at LB.
December 28th, 2016 at 2:40 PM ^
Sorry is I missed it, but did Jeremy win his appeal for a 6th year?
December 28th, 2016 at 2:55 PM ^
December 28th, 2016 at 5:07 PM ^
It depends on whether Louisville or OSU break any NCAA rules, if they do they'll punish Jeremy by not letting him have a 6th year.
Because NCAA.