Kevin Hogan (Potential 5th year QB transfer, Stanford)
QB Kevin Hogan just finished his fourth year at Stanford leading the Cardinal to a rout of Maryland, and he is rumored to be considering a fifth year transfer. He was recruited by Harbaugh but has played his entire career for David Shaw. Would people be interested in seeing him brought in for one year at UM? He could immediately shore up the questions at QB and give Malzone a year to progess and compete for the 2016 job. Definitely seems like something at least worth exploring for JH.
December 31st, 2014 at 2:59 PM ^
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December 31st, 2014 at 3:01 PM ^
December 31st, 2014 at 3:14 PM ^
He'd still have a chance in 2015 too. If he's the best, he'll be on the field.
For those who think Hogan would show up and take the job from Shane, I'd say that's a reason to welcome him aboard, if interested. If there's good competition between the two, all the better!
December 31st, 2014 at 3:21 PM ^
December 31st, 2014 at 3:34 PM ^
December 31st, 2014 at 4:31 PM ^
If Harbaugh was able to turn Alex Smith's career around, I'd like to think he has a chance at doing the same for Shane Morris.
December 31st, 2014 at 5:34 PM ^
is out on Morris? I was one of the critics of the people who called for him to replace Devin, but that doesn't mean he can't be good in future. And if there's a promising QB transfer to bring in, let 'em compete for the job. Who would want to have it any other way?
December 31st, 2014 at 3:37 PM ^
Not really though...most of his yardage that game came from screens and short passes. He was inaccurate on most of his downfield throws that game, just like he was in high school and just like he has been at Michigan so far. The guy clearly has a gun but you really need to be accurate to have any level of success at all in college.
December 31st, 2014 at 3:57 PM ^
December 31st, 2014 at 6:20 PM ^
he was solid for a true freshman taking his first snaps as a starter. that was one of the reasons i, like many of our mgoblogfriends, thought he would really step into the job this year if/when given the chance. but, we know that didn't turn out so well.
December 31st, 2014 at 3:45 PM ^
It wasn't the QB's; it was the system. Opponents knew where the recievers were before the QB's even had a time to make reads. I am giving every QB that played in 2014 a free pass because they all deserve it. I am glad we have seen the last of having the Worst AD in the History of Michigan Football sitting in on "film" sessions and telling coordinators how to do their jobs.
That being said, a fifth-year QB who has experience in a system that is probably a hybrid of Harbaugh and Shaw would be a very nice resource.
December 31st, 2014 at 4:09 PM ^
I get the dislike and disdain from some of Dave Brandon's decisions, but it seems like a stretch to blame QB development on the AD. Is there any evidence at all that he was "telling coordinators how to do their jobs"?
December 31st, 2014 at 5:32 PM ^
that there is no direct evidence of "telling coordinators how to do their jobs", there isn't much doubt in my mind that, at very least, the fact Brandon was regularly present would have made things more than a little uncomfortable.
Do you think that DB just sat there in total silence, not interjecting his own form of "wisdom" when he saw fit?
December 31st, 2014 at 7:59 PM ^
It's your story, you tell it.
When challenged, you concede Brandon had nothing to do with player development, and then use wiggle words to imply he did, after all.
What exactly are you claiming was his role?
December 31st, 2014 at 7:09 PM ^
Dave Brandon had nothing to do with Shane starting, and every Michigan fan on earth was calling for Shane. Spare this board your mindless DB hate for once.
December 31st, 2014 at 7:53 PM ^
December 31st, 2014 at 3:48 PM ^
your avatar is like a super creepy Carlos Spicyweiner.
December 31st, 2014 at 5:21 PM ^
He's the original Carlos Spicyweiner.
December 31st, 2014 at 3:20 PM ^
why would we want a QB who has thrown for 6500 yds and 48 TD's?
December 31st, 2014 at 3:48 PM ^
Personally, I think giving Morris the RS year he so desperately needed one of the last two years would be giving him a great chance for his future. He gets a year to absorb a system before he would have to run it. He'd have two years of eligibility left if he beats out Speight, Malzone and DeWeaver. We'd have more balance in our Qb scholarship distribution. And if he doesn't win the job, he'd still be able to do a 5th year transfer to another school himself.
December 31st, 2014 at 4:01 PM ^
It's about getting the best talent and letting them earn a chance at playing. The best players play, period. There aren't orange slices and participation trophies waiting.
December 31st, 2014 at 4:36 PM ^
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December 31st, 2014 at 3:03 PM ^
I see little harm in it. I doubt Shane is going to shy away from the roster competition. At the very least it would add some competent depth, and may add a competent starter.
Count me in the "yes" category.
December 31st, 2014 at 3:09 PM ^
How could this have been missed thus far?!? Someone has to be the first to say it:
Then Shane can take a redshirt, right? Maybe hang out on the sideline with Antonio Bass?
December 31st, 2014 at 3:00 PM ^
Seems like a great idea to me, but wouldn't he have to find a graduate program here that is unavailable at Stanford? I don't remember exactly how the transfer/5th year thing works. It would definitely shore things up short term.
December 31st, 2014 at 3:02 PM ^
Yes, but this seems like its something that's easily worked around. A lot of graduate programs have sub-specialties that aren't often offered at other schools or different names for similar programs. I can't recall this particular thing ever being a problem.
December 31st, 2014 at 4:04 PM ^
Stanford's postgraduate population is slightly more than half of Michigan's. Rackham offers degrees in 155 areas of study, Stanford claims 90. Even without a workaround, I doubt it would be anything to worry about if you're talking about taking a grad transfer from a private school.
December 31st, 2014 at 6:45 PM ^
My understanding was that the "degree not offered" clause was deleted this year. Is that not correct?
December 31st, 2014 at 8:11 PM ^
Five seconds on Google says it's still in place, but I didn't look very hard.
December 31st, 2014 at 3:10 PM ^
General Studies Graduate Program?
December 31st, 2014 at 3:14 PM ^
...as run by Professor John Hagan.
December 31st, 2014 at 3:17 PM ^
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December 31st, 2014 at 3:00 PM ^
Already posted below.
December 31st, 2014 at 3:00 PM ^
Monte Clark
December 31st, 2014 at 3:01 PM ^
I wouldn't mind this option at all. He's already been running an offense that will be similar to what Harbaugh is looking to install and even if he doesn't win the quarterback competition he would at the very least push Shane Morris to realize his potential.
December 31st, 2014 at 3:01 PM ^
I wouldn't mind this option at all. He's already been running an offense that will be similar to what Harbaugh is looking to install and even if he doesn't win the quarterback competition he would at the very least push Shane Morris to realize his potential.
December 31st, 2014 at 3:02 PM ^
If he is interested you take him with arms wide open and no questions. I dont get why'd he leave though.
December 31st, 2014 at 3:04 PM ^
...I love this idea. I hope it happens.
You sir, may go to the head of the class.
December 31st, 2014 at 3:04 PM ^
We have a ton of talent everywhere and questions at QB.
This could be all we need to compete for the B1G - just like Wisconsin a few years ago.
December 31st, 2014 at 3:04 PM ^
I wasn't that familiar with him, but caught most of that bowl game last night. He looked pretty good.
The announcers were talking about his options during the game and their belief seemed to be that Hogan would greatly benefit from one more year in college.
I think it would be a great lift for our program if he could come in, already familiar with Harbaugh's offense, and lead our team for a year. It would give Speight and Morris a year to catch their breath after what has had to be an incredibly dizzying season/offseason for them.
December 31st, 2014 at 3:04 PM ^
Interesting to consider. The article definitely makes it seem like the system at Stanford is part of his dissatisfaction - in which case Harbaugh may not be much of a change from Shaw. That said, it seems like a viable option, even though it would be a sign that JH doesn't have much faith in Morris.
December 31st, 2014 at 3:05 PM ^
I'm more interested in seeing Shane Morris and Wilton Speight progress. Hogan would be fine, and would be in a similar situation where he is protected by a running game that should be very productive with that offensive line, Ty Issac in the fold, and the possibility of Drake Johnson returning to form. I think we have 3 and 4 years left with Morris and Speight respectively, and I wouldn't mind having some certainty going forward at that position for the first time in a while.
December 31st, 2014 at 3:05 PM ^
What should I title my threads?
December 31st, 2014 at 3:10 PM ^
Do your best to make your title a name...just the name...nothing else.
December 31st, 2014 at 3:14 PM ^
Hope the title update is to your satisfaction