Any info on bowl practices or team travel?
Does anyone have any insight on bowl practices?
How many have we had (if any)? When do we head down to Orlando? Where will be practicing in Orlando?
Haven't heard much of anything related to prep leading into the Citrus Bowl. There was a rumor about a position switch. But nothing on any of the young guys that are shining or even what uniforms we'll be wearing (WolverineDevotee).
Commence the snark.
December 23rd, 2019 at 2:49 PM ^
Nope, must be back in the submarine!
December 23rd, 2019 at 3:50 PM ^
Good.
The last thing M needs to be doing is making statements.
December 23rd, 2019 at 2:55 PM ^
Yes, they're still practicing for the bowl and yes, will be traveling to Orlando prior to the game.
December 23rd, 2019 at 3:15 PM ^
There we have it...2 posts in! What does he get, Johnny?
December 23rd, 2019 at 3:17 PM ^
Also curious to know when Draft evals are returned because there's a rumor going around that Michigan could get some good news on the WR front. Like VERY good news. Maybe even 2x good news.
...But a long way to go.
December 23rd, 2019 at 3:19 PM ^
Interesting you say that, just talk to someone who said the same thing. Kinda shocked, I think Nico is making a mistake. Bodes well for next year of true
December 23rd, 2019 at 3:23 PM ^
That would certainly be surprising but I wouldn't complain.
December 23rd, 2019 at 3:37 PM ^
I don't think it's a mistake. He certainly can help his status. The offense appears headed in the right direction. He can potentially put up some bug numbers next year. Especially if dpj comes back. Alabama this year wr corps.
December 23rd, 2019 at 3:42 PM ^
From what I’ve heard this WR draft class is loaded and deep. May not hurt to wait a year and improve their stock.
December 23rd, 2019 at 3:48 PM ^
"loaded and deep"
twss
December 23rd, 2019 at 3:49 PM ^
Mock drafts have not been kind to UM WR's. I saw one with DPJ at 75th and Nico much later, Not a good time to come out early if the evals are unfavorable.
December 23rd, 2019 at 4:38 PM ^
Gee, that's too bad.
Excellent!
December 24th, 2019 at 12:02 PM ^
Is that some new WD swag?
December 23rd, 2019 at 6:57 PM ^
Not surprising with Bama having 3 guys projected to go in the 1st round.
I'm sure they'll wait until after the bowl game where a huge game could generate some hype. But get those insurance policies and come on back for one more year.
December 23rd, 2019 at 3:49 PM ^
That would be a good Xmas gift. Team typically leaves the day after Xmas for New Years day games, and I've heard they have been practicing at a very high clip. Don't know how reliable, but I heard they will be utilizing the slots more. Sainristil and Jackson have been running with the Ones, and Bell has been playing outside.
December 23rd, 2019 at 5:57 PM ^
My hope is that this means they think that a talented QB is going to be slinging the ball in their direction.
December 23rd, 2019 at 3:29 PM ^
George Johnson moved to CB. We are a few practices into the bowl prep.
Alabama has practiced 5 times as of yesterday. Three of which were indoors. Early Enrollees getting their conditioning in before putting on the full pads. Two defeneders sitting out for them. Scooby Carter entered the transfer portal and has not practiced. A huge DB that will make an impact elsewhere.
December 23rd, 2019 at 3:54 PM ^
I’ll take some Scooby snacks!
December 23rd, 2019 at 4:20 PM ^
Carter is a DB.
December 23rd, 2019 at 4:30 PM ^
Good catch. Had DL on the brain. We are looking at 2 DL from Stanford, 1 from UCF, and one from the SEC (school escapes me).
December 23rd, 2019 at 5:32 PM ^
Elephant in the room ... are we going after any QB grad transfers ?
December 24th, 2019 at 9:10 AM ^
The elephants are DT's or OL........
December 23rd, 2019 at 5:05 PM ^
Hey now. What does your thinking I’m a douchebag have to do with bowl prep?
December 23rd, 2019 at 7:03 PM ^
You're welcome, board.
Thanks UMBig11 and Happy Holidays!
George Johnson makes sense especially if Collins and DPJ come back. If that's the case then Cornelius Johnson slides right in at Black's spot like he'll do for the bowl game and we return everyone and add AJ Henning into the mix. Not to mention Roman Wilson and our two hybrid RB/Slot guys.
And "yes please" on 1-2 DTs to go along with Kemp who is coming back. Is Dwumfour?
Please Santa, bring back the 2 WRs, get us an impact DT transfer and turn George Johnson into freshman Lavert Hill or sophomore Ambry Thomas...serviceable. That's all I'm asking Santa.
Wait...and make Dylan McCaffrey the 2nd coming of Trevor Lawrence. Okay, now I'm done.
December 23rd, 2019 at 7:39 PM ^
It kinda felt like George Johnson has been earmarked for the transition over to corner ever since the spring. I think Sainristril and Johnson were both taken as wr/dbs that had to win the offensive spot to keep it. The coaches have only taken one true corner so far this class..The coaches aren't oblivious to the roster needs and had the luxury of a six foot, 4.55 forty player to fill one.
December 24th, 2019 at 11:21 AM ^
I like your list. I hope you get it all.
December 23rd, 2019 at 3:33 PM ^
They are focused on the gameplan. They respect the opponent and are putting an emphasis on executing the plays. Everyone looks good and the young guys are stepping up. The coaches are working hard to have them prepared.
December 23rd, 2019 at 3:37 PM ^
Haven’t heard any practice reports. But there were some pictures posted on Zak Zinter’s twitter from practice. One with all the early enrollees standing in front of the team.
RB Blake Corum #2
CB Andre Seldon #3
S Makari Paige #7
LB Nikhai Hill Green #41
OG Zak Zinter #65
December 23rd, 2019 at 4:18 PM ^
December 23rd, 2019 at 4:40 PM ^
This has been a quiet bowl season . . .
December 23rd, 2019 at 4:59 PM ^
I will say, it has been a very silent bowl season compared to others recently. It doesn't seem like there is much, if anything, coming out of the team, the practices or Schembechler Hall as a whole. I will watch the game regardless, of course, but this thread made me think, "Wow, we haven't heard much at all, have we?"
December 23rd, 2019 at 7:45 PM ^
December 23rd, 2019 at 9:18 PM ^
I like it this way much better. No news, no hype, no "statements". Just come out prepared and wow the shit out of us.
December 23rd, 2019 at 5:02 PM ^
Bumblebee away unis.
December 23rd, 2019 at 5:58 PM ^
Don't even kid.