Where does Mike Onwenu fit best?
Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh is so confident freshman lineman Michael Onwenu will factor on both sides of the ball throughout his college and pro careers, he’s willing to put a chocolate milkshake on the line.
Harbaugh, speaking to a small group of reporters Monday night after his weekly radio show, said Onwenu, who had about 35 snaps on offense and defense combined last Saturday against Rutgers, is not yet set on where he will play the majority of the time, because he’s good at both.
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October 11th, 2016 at 8:18 AM ^
Really interesting quotes to read, but I would change the title if I were you. As it is now, it gives off a click-bait vibe.
October 11th, 2016 at 9:40 AM ^
October 11th, 2016 at 10:07 AM ^
NOT in skinny jeans
October 11th, 2016 at 10:30 AM ^
October 11th, 2016 at 10:04 AM ^
Also, could we not copy/paste entire articles without attribution?
October 11th, 2016 at 8:19 AM ^
Slaton could be another one that prefers defense as well, and that's good too - need depth on both lines
October 11th, 2016 at 8:21 AM ^
I've never heard of him on defense before. Could you give a source on that?
October 11th, 2016 at 8:42 AM ^
Seriously? He's been on both since Fall camp. It was front page news pretty much every time Brian, Ace, or Seth wrote anything about camp! Been in the newspapers, also. The kid is impressive!
October 11th, 2016 at 8:48 AM ^
Sorry. I know he's very impressive and I really hope he is part of our class. I've just never read him looking to be on defense and most of the things I read + a quick google search never mentioned anything on defense. Everything I've read so far says OG, but I'll take your word for it.
October 11th, 2016 at 8:54 AM ^
You are aware, aren't you, that the Onwenu is currently enrolled at Michigan and is a rostered player? Furthermore, he is part of the group of true freshmen that have seen playing time this year with Onwenu playing both ways against Rutgers.
October 11th, 2016 at 9:00 AM ^
I was asking about Slaton. The way reddogrjw phrased his comment made it sound like Slaton could switch to defense so I was asking about that.
October 11th, 2016 at 10:11 AM ^
Well. okay then!! I thought you were talking about Onwenwu - sorry for the confusion...
October 11th, 2016 at 10:43 AM ^
He replied to a comment that discussed Slaton and not Onwenu. It was pretty clear and your first reply was kind of dickish.
October 11th, 2016 at 10:54 AM ^
October 11th, 2016 at 1:05 PM ^
dave is not here, man.
October 11th, 2016 at 8:17 PM ^
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October 11th, 2016 at 8:55 AM ^
I think he is asking about Slaton. I could be wrong, but I don't think so.
October 11th, 2016 at 8:59 AM ^
Yes, I was asking about Slaton, not Onwenu. I know Onwenu would be fantastic on defense.
October 11th, 2016 at 9:34 AM ^
He played both ways in garbage time of Hawaii, UCF, and Rutgers, maybe other times as well.
October 11th, 2016 at 8:25 AM ^
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October 11th, 2016 at 11:11 AM ^
I agree with this. Especially if Hurst does not return for his 5th year.
October 11th, 2016 at 1:38 PM ^
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October 11th, 2016 at 8:36 AM ^
This will be a huge factor in the D-line/O-line numbers this class.
October 11th, 2016 at 8:36 AM ^
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October 11th, 2016 at 10:44 AM ^
I believe that's called a vineyard.
October 11th, 2016 at 8:43 AM ^
October 11th, 2016 at 8:45 AM ^
If The Wall comes, I see Onwenwu becoming a full-time DT with a subset of offensive plays. Even if Tufele comes and Solomon comes back, Onwenwu will be a DT if The Wall commits. His position is based on whether they sign on, or not...
October 11th, 2016 at 8:46 AM ^
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October 11th, 2016 at 9:23 AM ^
Tangentially, this thread reminded me of how neat it is that our OC is also our OL coach. I feel* like most OCs come from the skill position ranks (coaching or playing or both). Someone recently posted a whole bunch of videos of people telling Spurrier stories, and one of his UF linemen from the 90s told one about how he didn't even know how to draw DL alignments so when he was diagramming plays he would just draw a ton of random X's across from the OL.
Drevno being a line guy feels like the most Harbaugh fit possible. It's great.
*Emphasis on feel, I've got no real evidence to back that up.
October 11th, 2016 at 9:37 AM ^
In a large car with bench seats?
October 11th, 2016 at 9:40 AM ^
I think he ends up as a guard. If we ran a 3-4, I would change my answer, but a guy that shoot a gap in a flash like Glasgow and Hurst are better in our system than a planetary DT that can take double teams every play.
He was absolutely mashing faces on OL in garbage time in the run game and surprisingly nimble at pass protection as well. With a little more time in the S&C program to drop some bad weight and develop his explosiveness a bit, he would be an elite road grader. He already has the size (obviously) and strength to do it.
October 11th, 2016 at 10:13 AM ^
I think eventually he will be on the O-line, but I am curious about how he would do as a super fullback in a jumbo goalline formation. Kind of how Alabama used Terrance Cody back in the day. Have him as a lead blocker/tank to create a hole. Would be cool to see.
October 11th, 2016 at 10:14 AM ^
enough OL talent in the 2017 class you will see him become an NT full time. I think that would be a good move when you consider how much DL we will loose after this season.
October 11th, 2016 at 10:15 AM ^
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October 11th, 2016 at 10:49 AM ^
I like him most at DT as well, and that I think he mainly ends up there based on team need.
Next year our starting OL will look something like Newsome-Bredeson-Cole-Kugler-JBB wtih guys like Ulizio, Dawson, Runyan and Spanellis filling in, plus all the freshmen and any walk ons like Vastardis. I don't think Onwenu will start over either of those starting guards, and back up DL get a lot more run than back up OGs. I'm not psyched about our back up DTs next fall and that's not a position where you can rely on true frosh a whole lot. Without Glasgow, Mone is our only true NT so I like Onwenu backing him up there.
October 11th, 2016 at 10:18 AM ^
If his NFL future is an important consideration, you'd have to weigh the premium generally associated with the DT position.
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October 11th, 2016 at 10:24 AM ^
fat as the enemy of speed....harbaugh is the best
October 11th, 2016 at 10:35 AM ^
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October 11th, 2016 at 10:38 AM ^
Given the potential exodus that may occur on the offensive line after this year, for Michigan, it may be better to fill in on the offensive line. I'm speaking strictly from a depth perspective. We might land a monster OL class, but how many of them will actually be ready to contribute right away? I don't think you can necessarily count on that. From a depth perspective, I'd say OL.
As far as his size and strength, Onwenu could be an awesome space eating weapon that allows guys like Gary to just take on blockers one on one. The greatest takeaway about Onwenu from me is that he's been willingly working on both sides. The guy will be an important player somewhere.
October 11th, 2016 at 10:53 AM ^
Wait - exodus on the OL? We're losing 3 of 5 starters, and now that JBB is a starter, we kind of return 3 starters next year if Newsome is good to go.
On the DL, OTOH, we lose Wormley, Taco, Glasgow and Godin, which has been our entire starting line up in some games. That's much more of an exodus.
October 11th, 2016 at 11:13 AM ^
October 11th, 2016 at 11:24 AM ^
I've always maintained that I like him better on defense. Even if we're running a 4-man front, I think he can play nose tackle.