Everyone Murders

November 16th, 2015 at 12:02 PM ^

I'll take Unexpected Awards (If You Asked Me Two Weeks Ago) for $1000.

AT:  Jake Rudock and Jehu Chesson were named for this weekly award on November 16, 2015.

EM:  What is B1G Offensive Players of the Week?

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bseidenb

November 16th, 2015 at 12:04 PM ^

For Jehu he's really become a complete WR, not just a WR who excels at blocking on the outside.  We will need him to remain a deep threat these next two games so PSU and OSU don't load the box against us. 

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FauxMo

November 16th, 2015 at 12:35 PM ^

I didn't think this was thread-worthy, but I really am curious as to what exactly has happened for Rudock. In my mind, one of three things are most likely:

1. He was nursing an injury all year, and now that is gone. We should expect him to play at a high level from now on;

2. The proverbial light came on, all at once. We should expect him to play at a high level from now on;

3. Nothing has changed, and Rudock feasted on the two weakest defenses in the B1G the last two weeks. He will revert back to Evil Rudock the next two weeks.

Discuss...

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Carcajou

November 16th, 2015 at 5:19 PM ^

4. The receivers are running better routes, and being more aggressive.

5. The pass protection- particularly RB blitz pickup- have improved.

6. After Utah, he has calmed down and does not panic, does not get rattled.

7. He is seeing the field better, using his eyes better, and going through progressions better.

8. Increased confidence from coaches, fellow players, and himself.

9. The game plan and play calls have changed because:
a) they coaches trust him more because of the above
b) the running game has not been effective
c) they can rely on the defense less
i.e. they have to.



 

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LSAClassOf2000

November 16th, 2015 at 12:17 PM ^

I would have been shocked if one of them at least weren't in the running for this recognition this week, but it is nice to see them both get recognized for a very, very nice game on offense indeed. Actually, it has been nice to see Michigan players figure regularly in these discussions over the last few weeks in particular. 

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Gob1ue22

November 16th, 2015 at 12:20 PM ^

I think honorary co-MVP should go to Jake Butt. I didn't realize until watching the game for a 2nd time how many extremely vital catches he had that kept us in the game. 

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SharkyRVA

November 16th, 2015 at 12:22 PM ^

I am just glad to see some deep ball connections! (Why does it sound so bad though?) 

Hope it continues the rest of the year.

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Sauce Castillo

November 16th, 2015 at 12:22 PM ^

Well deserved after their perfomances.  Love the confidence the passing game is gaining.  We all would like to have the run game to go along with it but it's that time of the year to go with what works and hopefully this part of the offense keeps on working.

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HarbaughToKolesar85

November 16th, 2015 at 12:52 PM ^

This is a well deserved honor for both of them. It is nice to think about PSU coaches that have to adjust their defensive gameplan to account for the deep ball. That alone should help us to run the ball better. Hooray! #BeatPSU

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