Hassan Haskins - Next Man Up?

Submitted by Nervous Bird on September 18th, 2019 at 9:22 PM

When he joined the 2018 recruiting class, I thought that Hassan Haskins could be a good player for the Wolverines. He was extremely productive in high school, but he was hurt by running a 4.7 40 at some camp. However, he did have a good 100m dash, and high jump as a track athlete. It's possible that he was simply not good at coming out of the blocks.

His high school tape shows a natural runner with good vision, and good lateral quickness. Apparently, the coaches saw the same thing. Coach Gattis spoke highly of him during fall camp, as well. However, after missing a block, which led to a sack versus MTSU, Haskins didn't get back in the game until garbage time, and he didn't see the field against Army. But, at 6'1" 220 lbs, Hassan Haskins can pick up some of the slack from the Charbonnet injury. He's a big back like Charbonnet, and he does run with some power. 

I know that Pass Pro is integral to getting on and staying on the field, but if the young man can really run the ball, the coaching staff may have to roll the dice and give him the chance to be the Thunder to Turner's Lightning. I thought that it was a mistake to not trust Turner more after his missed block versus Army, and I think it'd be a mistake to have a quick hook for Haskins this weekend. They recruited him because he was a quality, productive running back. Let's see him get a chance to prove them right or wrong. Here's his high school tape for viewing. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q7fXvgLHdio

 

Eli

September 18th, 2019 at 9:24 PM ^

I thought he was 4th string? If it’s true about ZC (isn’t this just speculation?) then Turner would be up. Maybe we’ll just pass a ton and it won’t matter.

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Wolverine Devotee

September 18th, 2019 at 9:35 PM ^

*A guy who has been banned from multiple OSU sites for posting fake news says he's gonna be out 3-6 weeks with a knee injury.

Or James Yoder. Or Gregggggggggg Henson. 

You'll find out Saturday. 

 

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MichiganStan

September 18th, 2019 at 9:48 PM ^

It seems Mark Charbonnet, his dad, tweeted something about his fiancés son dislocating his knee. Maybe that's where the rumor came from

Mark just clarified on twitter that he wasn't talking about Zach. So I think that's a good sign. What are the odds his fiancés son and his own son Zach injure their knees on the same day! LOL

The bad feeling is going away a little bit. Seems like a false alarm

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Maize and Blue…

September 19th, 2019 at 12:36 PM ^

BVS isn't a RB and I don't recall him playing the position in the two HS games I saw him play.  Is it the fumble, missed blocks, or the fact a 240 lb. RB tried to run away from MTSU's 200 lb. safety instead of running through him that makes you think he is?  He could run away from people in HS because he played in a really weak league. There is a reason BVS and Haskins were moved to D last season and I'm not sure they would have been moved back if we would have had more then two healthy scholarship backs for spring ball. Personally, I would rather have Mason back to his old weight as we at least have seen him play the position at this level instead of being wasted as an undersized, extremely inexperienced DT.

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bighouse1979

September 20th, 2019 at 10:46 AM ^

What a foolish comment BVS played wide receiver in high school, so that makes him slow!  Ooh he’s white so that makes him slow, I guarantee he’s faster then Tru Wilson without a doubt.  The kid fumbled one time and now he’s trash. (Shea fumble much lately)  Let’s not talk about missed blocks unless we want to talk about a lot more players.  The RB position is a concern without a doubt, I feel that all five RB can contribute if the offense isn’t simply trying to run them into a wall.

Every young player tries to outrun the defense to the sideline, should I start naming names they are numerous.  

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ThadMattasagoblin

September 18th, 2019 at 9:33 PM ^

We need to shorten the bench vs giving guys time that havent played especially in a big game like this. Tru Wilson can handle the load. Haskins can come in during the 4th quarter of the Rutgers game and prove himself.

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MichiganStan

September 18th, 2019 at 9:37 PM ^

Turner, Tru, Haskins...…….

I don't care that Turner missed a block. Shit happens. As long as it doesn't become a habit. When he runs the ball he's looked good.

Tru Wilson is undoubtedly ahead of Haskins as long as he's healthy

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CHUKA

September 18th, 2019 at 10:53 PM ^

Exactly. I don’t like that when someone messes up they don’t get another chance to prove themselves. Like you said consistently fucking up is different, but give them a chance to improve.

I was watching the Bama game and a young back fumbled (I forget his name now). Instead of benching him for weeks like Harbaugh would’ve done, Saban threw him right back out there the next drive. Let them grow.

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Mongo

September 18th, 2019 at 9:54 PM ^

Quite frankly, we can't beat Wisconsin with the Army game plan.  This will be a "speed in space" attack where UM's rush game will be a minimal factor in the outcome.  Going to unleash the spread, dog.  Go Blue !!!

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