Taylor Lewan doesn't appreciate your talk about Bellomy
And you know who you are...there are enough who have downgraded the kid, to viciously attacking him. Online, of course. (Along with some constructive decision making criticism....but that's not the majority, for sure)
http://annarbor.com/mi/wolverines/2012/10/taylor_lewan_i_really_dont_ap…
"I have 100 percent faith in Russell," Lewan said Monday. "I think Russell is in a tough situation. Any person that thinks they could have done a better job -- they couldn't have. I mean, 90,000 fans in red shirts screaming at you, and you're a redshirt freshman, that's a tough situation. All the things being told about Russell, I don't appreciate it. "I really don't appreciate some of things I've heard."
October 30th, 2012 at 9:35 AM ^
I'm with Taylor on this.
October 30th, 2012 at 10:15 AM ^
Sounds good
October 30th, 2012 at 10:17 AM ^
to put a hitch on that thing so he can pull a bandwagon. All aboard!
October 30th, 2012 at 9:41 AM ^
I am with Taylor 100%, I wouldn't have played very admirabley either.
October 30th, 2012 at 9:42 AM ^
opened up some holes for the running game to take off. That would have taken some heat off the QB. Picking up a few blitzes would have been nice also.
October 30th, 2012 at 9:47 AM ^
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October 30th, 2012 at 10:11 AM ^
I'm not saying i agree with the criticisms, but he's seen game time in a couple of games. And he was in against Alabama, not as much, but he still saw minutes. I wouldn't say "first meaningful" but his role certainly was more significant this game.
October 30th, 2012 at 10:57 AM ^
was on his shoulders.
This was not mop up duty, or no chance to win garbage time.
October 30th, 2012 at 11:25 AM ^
This i can potentially buy, but i'm still not completely sold. Nebraska's Defense is not an NFL defense... but it sure looked like one on Saturday. Every Big Ten game matters and could decide the outcome of a division title. If he wasn't prepared for that, then he shouldn't have been in the game. Denard has gone out a couple of times with injury,
That said, I don't think his WRs necessarily bailed him out, and I don't think it spells doom for the rest of the season. It was a team effort, and quite frankly, the team as a whole didn't play well. The defense did look very good at stopping the run, though.
October 30th, 2012 at 9:58 AM ^
If the comments are limited to Bellomy's play on the field (and not overly harsh) then I don't have a problem with it. I'm guessing Lewan and Bellomy feel the same way.
Example:
"Bellomy looked terrible on that 3rd down - he stood in the pocket way too long, he's gotta know to get rid of the ball quicker than that." = FINE
"Bellomy is a piece of crap and doesn't deserve to be on this team. He sux!!" = NOT OK
October 30th, 2012 at 11:43 AM ^
I think you're getting a lot more of the former.
On Saturday, take a look at the threads, and see if they resemble a lot more of the latter.
October 30th, 2012 at 9:59 AM ^
Somebody needs to photoshop a pic of Bellomy and Lewan on the twosie together.
October 30th, 2012 at 10:01 AM ^
I can apprciate Lewan defending his teammate, but we're as entitled to our opinion as he is. I saw a guy who looked worse than Nick Sheridan on Saturday. Bellomy may be a capable backup to have on our roster, but I hope he never, EVER starts a game at Michigan. We're in trouble if he does.
October 30th, 2012 at 10:02 AM ^
I really think he's gonna prove a lot of people wrong, and will be the starting QB next year. I think he'll end up being just fine.
October 30th, 2012 at 10:18 AM ^
October 30th, 2012 at 10:13 AM ^
...but we're as entitled to our opinion as he is.
No. Not really. He is on the team and is publicly defending his teammate. You are a random guy on the internet ragging on a college kid. You get your opinion, that is true, but his has much more weight on the overall situation.
October 30th, 2012 at 2:24 PM ^
Except his doesn't really have more weight, because of the associated politics. Even if he thought Bellomy was rank garbage that stunk up the joint and should never be allowed to play another snap of football, whether at D1 level or not (going to extremes, here), he would never say that. Publicly, the team backs one another. I always think it's amusing when the media asks "do you think so-and-so could've done better?". Of course the answer is some variant of "we all needed to play better" or "I think he's a good player" or whatever. So yeah, Lewan might be on the team, but you have no idea if the opinion you're hearing are his actual opinion or just political coachspeak (teamspeak?).
October 30th, 2012 at 3:41 PM ^
I have no idea how old you are or what you have accomplished so far in your lifetime but that is a bunch of crap.
These "kids" choose to put themselves out there. Most all of them have the aspiration of the"big time" with the big paycheck. They've spent most of their lives thus far well aware of the limelight of sports and when all the big name colleges come calling, they eat it up. They know exactly what they're getting themselves into because they are fans of something themselves and just left a high school where they hear this kind of criticism about someone else all of the time.
Now, I personally don't agree with name calling, but i certainly don't agree with you and your effort to tell someone that they are not entitled to their opinion or that they are just a random guy on the internet.
I've sent 4 kids to college and one to the Air Force, I've paid for over 24 years of season tickets, I've spent plenty of money on this sport at this University in support of thise kids and my fandom. I've watched good movies and bad movies, good TV and bad TV, read good books and bad books, and listened to good music and bad music.....know what? Its good or bad depending on my opinion and the opinion of whomever is experiencing it.
These "kids" are either stars already or hope to be and they differ not from music, television or movie stars. The public makes or breaks them based upon wether or not they are liked, accepted and appreciated by the fanbase.
It's their performances and sometimes our opinions that decide wether they belong where they are.
Belllomy fan? I personally haven't decided yet, but, you have no business telling anyone that their opinion doesn't matter!
October 30th, 2012 at 4:24 PM ^
Maybe he has some dreams, but I doubt a kid like Bellomy is really planning on glorious NFL riches and fame.
And no, your opinion doesn't matter. Because you can have bought tickets for 124 years, like, accept, or appreciate anyone you want, and it's not going to change a damn thing. Hoke is not listening to you. If he thinks Bellomy should play, he'll play. If he doesn't, he won't. Your opinion doesn't change that at all, no matter how overly important you think you are to the process.
The only thing one can change is whether they come off as rational or a douchebag on the internet towards a kid who's giving up his body for a scholarship and your entertainment.
October 30th, 2012 at 5:50 PM ^
Bullshit. Do you know what I was before Lewan came to Michigan? I was a Michigan alumn and a Michigan football fan. Do you know what I will be after Lewan leaves early for the NFL? A Michigan alumn and a Michigan football fan. Don't try to tell me his opinions carry more weight than mine.
October 30th, 2012 at 8:34 PM ^
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October 30th, 2012 at 11:44 AM ^
He's just calling you an asshole for having it.
October 30th, 2012 at 10:03 AM ^
October 30th, 2012 at 10:37 AM ^
I think both performances warranted some negative comments by their fan bases. No personal attacks, this is just a game. But I don't see what's so bad with saying "Bellomy played a fucking bad game"
October 30th, 2012 at 10:15 AM ^
FWIW, it seemed to me that inthe initial moments he was in there our recievers were not helping the kid out. Nebraska was coming after him on D and when he was able to put a pass on his recievers in that inital 5-10 attempts there were not being caught. perfect passes? no. catchable? youbetter believe it. plenty of blame to go around on this one fromthe coaches down. Even my wife who is not a football fan and watches occaisionally to appease me, commented on that fact!! just saying if she could see that going on...
October 30th, 2012 at 10:17 AM ^
Lewan is correct.
It is somewhat hilarious to see whose bringing this up.
October 30th, 2012 at 11:47 AM ^
And if you can find an example of me specifically calling out a specific player and saying they're awful and should never play for Michigan again, be my guest.
October 30th, 2012 at 1:26 PM ^
Its just your demeanor in general during a time when we were stock full of young, inexperienced players that makes it hilarious.
Still haven't changed your Molk quote to the one that better reflects you I see. Figures.
October 30th, 2012 at 10:17 AM ^
Taylor is wrong. When the guy in front of you goes down, you have to meet the expectation for the position. The expectation at Michigan is that as a quarterback, you'll take care of the football. Bellomy wasn't ready to do that, and he's accountable to that standard of Michigan football. He deserves criticism for his performance.
October 30th, 2012 at 10:25 AM ^
(eye roll)
October 30th, 2012 at 10:27 AM ^
Would you say his play is... ... ... unacceptable?
October 30th, 2012 at 10:33 AM ^
Its one thing to say that he wasn't ready or that he should have been pulled.
Its another to scream that he sucks and he's the worst over and over again.
October 30th, 2012 at 10:39 AM ^
to cross the line from "he didn't play QB as well as I think he should have" to "this kid is a POS and I'm surprised his mother could even love him".
I don't think there's anything wrong with criticizing decision making, footwork, arm strength, whatever other aspects of QB play anyone cares to bring up, but when it gets personal, people really need to "get a life".
October 30th, 2012 at 10:19 AM ^
It's funny because it's true.
October 30th, 2012 at 10:41 AM ^
As a parent of two children, I loathe the day I have to deal with tears because one of them tried their best but failed. Watching this whole video (not just the "I'm a man" part that got so much run) made me emotional. This should be posted in response to every comment personally attacking a player and, if so, when I see it, I'm sending the offender to Bolivia. New rule.
October 30th, 2012 at 11:02 AM ^
everyone laughs because Gundy had a funny way to say what he wanted, but all that rant did was make me think he'd be a good coach to play for.
October 30th, 2012 at 2:02 PM ^
I quiver at the power you hold.
October 30th, 2012 at 2:16 PM ^
Good to see you again, too.
October 30th, 2012 at 10:29 AM ^
I agree. The average village idiot fan is going to be himself. The true fans are going to be behind all players.
October 30th, 2012 at 10:30 AM ^
And, I totally agree with him supporting his QB. If I was in his position I'd do the exact same thing. And, although I didn't disrespect Bellomy or bad mouth him, I was disappointed in his performance and voiced that frustration. Taylor would probably think the same thing if he were a fan and not a player. Was Bellomy in a tough situation, sure. Do I respect Bellomy, sure. Could it have turned out differently, sure. Did he get some bad breaks, sure. But, was I disappointed with the results, yup. But, it's ok Taylor, stand up for for your QB as you should...no worries.
October 30th, 2012 at 10:42 AM ^
We're gonna believe in each other, we're not gonna criticize each other, we're not gonna talk about each other, we're gonna encourage each other.
October 30th, 2012 at 10:42 AM ^
Sometimes we all get carried away with our love of Sports... Hes should have a time to get some reps this wkend, lets hope he proves all of us wrong.
October 30th, 2012 at 11:09 AM ^
I am completely panicking about next year's quarterback situation, because, as we all know, no quarterback has ever improved leaps and bounds over the spring and summer before starting. Sarcasm's gonna sarcaz.
Listen, he could end up being not so good. Not everybody pans out. But to use this game to write off the position next year, as I've seen so many mgobloggers do, is foolish. It's amazing what getting starter's reps and having an offensive gameplan tooled to your strengths can do. Running Denard's offense in a hostile environment after getting backup reps in practice is no recipe for success when a guy has never been put in this kind of situation.
October 30th, 2012 at 11:48 AM ^
it's not a good indication of things to come, you're totally correct - you can't base the kid's entire career on one horrible game. We'll see what kind of guy he is though - one that rises up to the challenge, works his ass off all summer and is pissed because he didn't do well this year (re: 199 - Tom Brady), or it he curls up into the fetal position and starts sucking his thumb.
Personally, I don't think he's a physically gifted or driven as Shane, so I'd be surprised to see him start over him next year - but I'll be damn sure rooting for him to succeed. Everyone loves a comeback story, and I'd love to see him throw a long TD pass to win a game and then go nuts.
October 30th, 2012 at 12:01 PM ^
OK, one can say he's not as physically gifted as Shane...it might be a crapshoot with what we know, but an assessment can be made over film and measurables. But how do you know how driven either one of them are? Because Shane tweets a lot? They might both be really driven. Neither might be. I just don't have any idea how never having met either one how I could judge that.
I don't think you were wishing it on him, but it's little things like this that fandom assumes that makes it all seem out of whack.