Blake Corum: Michigan’s new single season and career points scored leader.
Just one season removed from Jake Moody setting both the single season and career scoring records, and overshadowed a bit by Corum breaking season and career TD scoring records, is the fact that Blake Corum just became Michigan’s single season and career points scored record holder.
Season: 28 total TDs (27 rushing, 1 receiving), 168 total points scored.
Career: 61 total TDs (58 rushing, 3 receiving), 366 total points scored.
Such an incredible run for both this season and his career at Michigan. Top that off with all of the charity work outside of playing football and IMO he’s one of the greatest all around good guys to ever play the game, not just at Michigan but in all of CFB.
January 10th, 2024 at 10:31 AM ^
Very appropriate - Jake Moody was tremendous. And, Blake is simply amazing.
The post game interviews with Blake, especially - really reflect everything about him. His values and character are demonstrated through his actions.
Again - far from me to "tell" anyone to do anything. But, wouldn't it be great if another Michigan player(s) - continued the tradition Blake established of providing schools supplies in the fall, Thanksgiving dinners, and Holiday Toy Drives for those in need.
Go Blue!
January 10th, 2024 at 10:31 AM ^
3rd to the Steelers written all over him. Blake the great indeed.
January 10th, 2024 at 10:43 AM ^
Nah, need him to go wherever Ben Johnson winds up next year and I can have a pet team beyond the Lions lol.
January 10th, 2024 at 10:57 AM ^
He feels destined to go to the Ravens.
January 10th, 2024 at 11:07 AM ^
With Dobbins future uncertain and Gus aging, I could see Corum fitting in there. He'd fit well with Keaton Mitchell on their team.
January 10th, 2024 at 10:32 AM ^
Imaginary Bolded Brian Cook Alter Ego: KEHNONYMOUS!! I NEED YOUR HOTTEST TAKES!!
Me: CORUM FLASHING THE SIX-FIVE AFTER HIS TD VS OHIO IS A MORE ICONIC MOMENT THAN 'HELLO HEISMAN'
January 10th, 2024 at 10:40 AM ^
takes hotter than Finebaum's forehead when he admits he was wrong about Harbuagh.
January 10th, 2024 at 10:35 AM ^
What an amazing talent, we're so lucky he decided to come back!
One of the most impressive aspects of his season this year is how consistent he was-- I saw a stat that he and Derrick Henry are the only players in CFB history to score touchdowns in 15 games in a single season. That's some pretty illustrious company!
January 10th, 2024 at 10:44 AM ^
Any stats that say "in 15 games" have a small selection size because there are only 10 seasons in modern football history where that was possible. On one hand, that means that the player had a significant role on one of the two best teams that year. On the other hand, it means that that player likely had more support to achieve that goal than someone who scored in every one of the 13 or 14 games their team played in.
Another one that came up was that Michigan was the first team to hold opponents to under 25 points in 15 games. The 1997 championship team did the same thing, but they only played 12 games.
January 10th, 2024 at 10:46 AM ^
That's a fair point. It still means he's one of the best RBs of the past decade.
January 10th, 2024 at 10:58 AM ^
I'm not arguing with that. I was trying to put out a warning for others to be wary of the "in 15 games".
January 10th, 2024 at 10:38 AM ^
Don't forget to look at these two young men (since they were noted by the OP) and how they used their NIL.
Jake set up donations to Mott. And, Blake - we all know - school supplies, Thanksgiving dinners, and Toy Drives.
Character counts - Jake and Blake are just two who represent the culture and values of the program.
(And, to my knowledge - neither is / was driving around Ann Arbor in a Lamborghini.)
Go Blue!
January 10th, 2024 at 10:45 AM ^
Three receiving TDs out of those 61. No wonder Alabama was not prepared for him catching a TD in the Rose Bowl.
January 10th, 2024 at 11:05 AM ^
A bit off tangent - but, the TD pass you referenced - refers to scheme and planning.
It seemed that Michigan's coordinators / staff / team prepared for a number of scenarios - and, went to them "when they needed to" - such as the pass from Edwards to Loveland in the OSU game.
I'm still enjoying the results of this season - and, will for quite a while. It does make me look forward to next season - to see what "additional wrinkles" they'll add.
Go Blue!
January 10th, 2024 at 10:46 AM ^
BC had the audacity to say he hoped to be remembered as a Michigan Man. Brotha, I respect the utmost humbleness you have, but you’re going down as so much more! Youre not just going down as elite, or legendary, but Michigans greatest RB ever. He has little kids going to pretend they’re him in pickup games. They’re new Michigan fans because of Blake. To see this guy come in a me first sport with NIL, and do everything on and off the field, shows this kid is an absolute generational good person. No one deserves this Natti more than Blake. It was an honor to see him here and propel everyone up on and off the field. He is such an aspiring person. An exemplary Michigan Man that the school should sing his praise. I might have a slight crush on this guy.
January 10th, 2024 at 10:51 AM ^
Earned and deserved every touch.
January 10th, 2024 at 10:51 AM ^
There's one of the benefits of NIL; all the charity and generosity that it elicits from men like Blake...
January 10th, 2024 at 10:53 AM ^
Blake came around and high-fived all the fans lingering in the stadium long after the confetti fell and most players are back in the locker room. It speaks to the type of person he is. I really appreciate that he remains humble despite his fame and success. His charity work and all-around positive personality are such a joy to witness.
January 10th, 2024 at 11:26 AM ^
Corum himself outscored all our opponents this year.
January 10th, 2024 at 11:34 AM ^
BLAKE THE GREATest
January 10th, 2024 at 11:37 AM ^
And one of his seasons was a terrible team that only played 6 games
January 10th, 2024 at 12:02 PM ^
That's why we call him Blake the Great!
January 10th, 2024 at 12:48 PM ^
Competition caveats, certainly, but Willie Heston scored the most touchdowns in the history of Michigan football, though not officially. Michigan's official stats for rushing, including rushing touchdowns, date only to 1956. I think that's also true of other offensive stats, which is surprising and disappointing considering some of the greats that leaves out -- Harmon, Oosterbaan, Friedman, Heston.
NCAA Football's Finest, published in 2002 by the NCAA and seemingly the most-referenced source on Heston stats, lists him for 72 rushing TDs during his career, which ran from 1901-1904. But there's also a footnote that the NCAA Statistics Service only found "rushing" stats for 17 of his 36 games. That means the 2,339 career yards Heston is credited with is potentially a huge undercount. The same footnote is attached to his touchdown total, so he probably also scored quite a few more touchdowns.
But even with the ones that are known are comfortably more than Corum. Touchdowns were only worth 5 points during Heston's time, so Corum does beat him for career points based on Heston's known touchdowns. Heston's known point total of 360 would have been more than Moody's 355.
The forward pass wasn't legalized until 1906, so Heston would not have had any receiving TDs. I did not find any stats on him scoring other than by rushing into the end zone.
No one else who played before 1956 ranks among the top career TD leaders. Albert Herrnstein, who played from 1899 to 1902, was the unofficial season TD leader with 26 his senior year, but of course Corum topped that this year. Heston would have the third-highest total with 21 in 1904, and his 20 in 1901 tied for fourth with Hassan Haskins' 2021 performance.
There's plenty of room for debate about whether it makes sense to compare modern football to early 20th century. Competition is one criteria. Michigan's opponents in those days included teams like Kalamazoo and Beloit -- which for all I know may have been powerhouses of the time.
But Herrnstein's unofficial still-record single-game rushing touchdown total of 7 came in 1902 against something called Michigan Agricultural. Many here know that they are the predecessor to Michigan State ... and everyone knows how bad they are.