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WTKA Roundtable 4/18/2019: It's Sinking In Comment Count

Seth April 19th, 2019 at 9:13 AM

Things discussed:

  • Frank Sinatra still owes Craig a check.
  • Gattis really is in charge of the offense. Reminds Brian of Scott Frost's UCF offense in 2016.
  • Defensive starters performed how they were described, but backup receivers were toasting the secondary's non-stars, plus Metellus
  • Harbaugh was direct about Dax Hill: he's going to play early.
  • Kelly-Powell wants to play corner.
  • Brian: Michigan needs that—the way they played their safeties forces the MLB to stay in coverage, takes away their best blitzes.
  • DL: need to find pass rush. Hoping Danna can transition his production to Big Ten level.
  • Right tackle battle: Stueber is consistent, Mayfield has flashes of stardom, slight edge to the elder but Michigan's going to be good either way.
  • Can't remember the last time we were okay with backup OL coming on the field.
  • Poole/Iggy: G-League vs. College—NCAA is a bigger stage, G-League you can focus on your development.
  • Brazdeikis could maybe come back; Poole made it clear he's not going to under any circumstance.
  • Franz: timing works out because we'll know about Iggy.
  • BONES: Kind of a PG, kind of a MAAR, kinda the #1 target now.
  • Also looking at Justin Pierce, the grad transfer.

You can catch the entire episode on Michigan Insider's podcast stream on Podbean.

Segment two is here. Segment three is here.

THE USUAL LINKS

I've watched Don Brown defenses, and there's supposed to be a safety.

Comments

Matte Kudasai

April 19th, 2019 at 10:17 AM ^

Didn’t Poole just say yesterday that he hasn’t made a final decision?  I think when the dust settles he will realize it makes the most sense for him to come back.  

I also think Iggy is thinking he could play his way into the lottery with a strong So. year.

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remdog

April 19th, 2019 at 11:32 AM ^

Yes, I think that it is very premature to say either Poole or Iggy are gone.  Only Matthews has confirmed he is definitely gone.  It still makes sense for both Poole and Iggy to consider another year in college - they are both projected to be late second rounders or lower in the draft.  I have very mixed feelings.  I really love both and would be excited to see them play another year here but I am also getting excited about newer prospects like Franz and Bones.

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kevin holt

April 19th, 2019 at 3:07 PM ^

I would gladly listen every week if you guys talked about anything at all. Rehash old takes, have Craig talk about Prussian history, bust each other's chops for the whole show, I don't care, just don't make me last the whole offseason without something to listen to!

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