Ben Bredeson Appreciation
There's so much high praise that can be piled upon this steady soldier and his career at Michigan that any amount said will definitely be an understatement.
Making what would seem like an extremely difficult decision for most at any time coming from Wisconsin as a highly rated O-line recruit and choosing Michigan, he's always shown to be wise beyond his years.
He's been a true leader in every definition one can think up since stepping foot on campus in '16. He has also been an exceptionally solid starter on the O-line since a few games into his freshman year.
His presence, leadership, and consistency from a player standpoint can arguably be attributed to the ascension of the O-line as much as anything or anyone.
He's always been a player you could no doubt count on every single game to come ready to face the challenge. You also just know the coaches appreciate his accountability and setting the Michigan Man standard on and off the field as well.
As he prepares to Touch the Banner one last time this Saturday, I just wanted to take time to sincerely say Thank You as a fan.
Go Blue!
November 26th, 2019 at 3:00 PM ^
Did Ben write this? I agree though, Bredeson has been steady with his play just like his personality is off the field.
November 26th, 2019 at 3:04 PM ^
I worked at a fast food-ish place on campus during undergrad. During the 2016 season, Bredeson would come in at the same time one day every week and would chat with me for a couple of minutes about the previous week's game. My favorite was asking him why there was a scuffle on the goal line during one game, can't remember which, and he said it started because the d-lineman punched him in the balls.
He's a good dude and definitely goes underappreciated because of how consistently excellent he's been for the past four years.
November 26th, 2019 at 8:09 PM ^
I’ve probably talked with him about 8 times and he’s always been smiling, and cool like a big teddy bear. From the night before the OSU game on his official visit as a HS senior, to teaching kids at the youth camps, to sitting outside at Goodtime Charley’s with the baseball team after they came back from Omaha. I’ll miss him and hope for nothing but the best for him whatever his future holds. ( Not a stalker but an Event Team member).
November 26th, 2019 at 3:20 PM ^
Wonder how he rates vs all time best Wolverine O-linemen? Solid technician with a mean streak! Great UM family with brother, Jack, being a member of the baseball team.
Gonna miss him. Yet, I believe we've recruited the position well as of late!
I'd like to see him paste Young on a pull this Saturday!
November 26th, 2019 at 3:33 PM ^
Go Ben!!!!
My fave Olineman of the bunch.
November 26th, 2019 at 4:08 PM ^
PFF grades him as allowing the fewest hurries and zero sacks all season as pass blocker. Some NFL team gonna get a good one both on and off field. I remember he was a heavy Wisconsin lean in his recruitment. Great get for Michigan. Started as freshman, NFL ready. For him and every senior I hope this is the year against the Death Star.
November 26th, 2019 at 4:15 PM ^
Definitely warrants appreciation!!
November 26th, 2019 at 4:17 PM ^
Well said, OP.
Ben has been a great player for the Wolverines and is a true Michigan man. And he has a chance to make his last game at The Big House legendary.
Go Blue!
November 26th, 2019 at 4:32 PM ^
Trusted and True Blue
November 26th, 2019 at 4:41 PM ^
Yeah Ben seems like a great dude. He’s going to have a good career in football and beyond. Proud of him.
November 26th, 2019 at 4:46 PM ^
It’s all about the Benjamins baby. Well put and he’s been fun to follow the last four years.
November 26th, 2019 at 4:46 PM ^
One of the best to wear the uniform on offensive line. May he have his best game to date on Saturday, and all the best to Mr. Bredeson at the next level.
November 26th, 2019 at 4:52 PM ^
Great Dude - appreciate his cool, calm and collected demeanor - no wonder he's a captain. He will be a standard bearer for the young linemen behind him on roster - Bravo!!!
November 26th, 2019 at 5:09 PM ^
And upper-class standard bearers have been in short supply of late. There have been a few, but not like it was. That in combination with coaching changes and scheme changes have made it tough on the big guys.
November 26th, 2019 at 5:11 PM ^
I had just watched his presser and got to thinking about how much this team is gonna miss him.
Didn't know what to write at first, just knew I wanted to acknowledge what he's meant to the program and it's trajectory.
Wrote all that off the top of my head.
November 26th, 2019 at 6:32 PM ^
Wow you wrote all that off the "top of your head"?
You're clearing a space on your mantle for that Nobel Prize in literature, aren't you?
November 26th, 2019 at 7:01 PM ^
I can, in a sick way, understand the MSU and OSU trolling you do. Guessing you think it's all in good fun, you're just keeping it real to a bunch of fanboys...
... but taking a shot at the OP like you did is just a dick move.
Go troll elsewhere.
November 26th, 2019 at 7:48 PM ^
Sea Kelp.
November 26th, 2019 at 6:31 PM ^
Hi, Ben!
Although I don't condone self-promotion, I can make an exception for you in this case (very well put). The same goes to all seniors both scholarship players and walk-ons.
Thank you and best luck to you!
November 26th, 2019 at 6:33 PM ^
It seems so long ago when he was being tried as a true freshman at tackle, before rockin' steady for the last few years inside.
I appreciate Ben Bredeson.
November 26th, 2019 at 7:04 PM ^
We appreciate the team, the team, the team
November 26th, 2019 at 8:10 PM ^
Going I miss Ben next yr. He’s been a Dude since day 1. Here’s to him playing like a FREE MAN on Saturday!
November 26th, 2019 at 8:43 PM ^
He is awesome. We are lucky to have him as a Wolverine.
November 26th, 2019 at 9:22 PM ^
I hope he beats OSU, then goes on to the NFL as a 8 year starter.
November 26th, 2019 at 10:15 PM ^
I originally thought it was a shame that he didn't get a red shirt freshman year but now I suspect he wouldn't be around next year even if he had another year of eligibility. (But he would have been a force next year if he had come back.)
November 26th, 2019 at 10:41 PM ^
Bo would be rolling over in grave if saw these gladhanding posts glorifying the individual and not the team, especially this week, and moreseo if he knew how many times we lost to OSU, along with no BIG titles... So far today I see a "who will be the hero" and now this thread. How about waiting til season is over. Focus on the team, not the individual.
November 26th, 2019 at 11:06 PM ^
Bo probably wouldn't care what a random fan writes on a blog.
November 26th, 2019 at 11:17 PM ^
I think he is one of the best linemen if not the best in the post-Carr era and has excellent NFL potential. He's a throwback to the great Michigan offensive line tradition.