Rodriguez expects Odoms to play in Gator Bowl

Submitted by CaptainBlue on

According to @nicoleauerbach, Rodriguez is expecting Martavious Odoms to be ready to go for the Gator Bowl. Good news for the wideouts and the offense.

"Rodriguez says Odoms has been able to do everything in practice and should be good to go in the bowl game."

Also, the kicking situation should be down to a gametime decision — "Rodriguez says it's still Gibbons or Broekhuizen for FGs. Depends on distance and hash mark for who we'll see in the game."

Oh why must we deal with these kicking woes ... can't wait for Goudis.

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dieseljr32

December 29th, 2010 at 11:30 AM ^

I am really shocked he will be able to play after breaking a foot. I would be such a wuss from that injury I would just wait until next season.  But, I guess this is why I never pursued a football career and Odoms is a starting WR for Michigan, no?

This is awesome news.  Can't wait for his mountain goat headbutt blocking skills again.

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FreddieMercuryHayes

December 29th, 2010 at 11:36 AM ^

The real question is what does this tell us about who who will be head coach next year?

But for reals, this is awesome news.  I love receivers that lay into DBs on running plays.  Can't believe he got healthy so quick. 

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1329 S. University

December 29th, 2010 at 11:50 AM ^

busting, for the most part, the really big runs once Odoms went out. You know whomever Odoms was blocking was not making the tackle when he was out there - if I see Denard running wild again on Jan 1 I'm going to make the connection.

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Tater

December 29th, 2010 at 12:36 PM ^

...but I think Denard lost a half-step after the late hit by BGSU that injured his hip.  To me, is when he became very good with great moments instead of transcendently great.  If he has had time to rest from all of his "dings" and is fully healed, we may see a Denard that could have beaten a few more teams this year. 

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MGoShoe

December 29th, 2010 at 12:25 PM ^

...also said Odoms would be available as a returner.

 Rodriguez says Odoms will be ready for Gator on offense and return game
There's also this tidbit:
 Rodriguez says Devin Gardner is simulating Miss St qb Relf in practice

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The Baughz

December 29th, 2010 at 12:38 PM ^

Yes. More dreads will be on the field now. Glad he can play. He is a hell of a blocker and will be ready to go after missing a lot of the season. After weeks of no Michigan football I feel like a crack addict going through major withdrawl. I cant wait til they beat some cowbell ass and RR gets "his job back." Go Blue!

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thisisme08

December 29th, 2010 at 12:48 PM ^

Does this verify that he will not get a medical redshirt?

IIRC Gardner was going to get his, but Tay had already played in too many games and therefore was inelgible for a MedRed this year.

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