Day 3 Countdown to Kickoff
You will be watching a Michigan football game in three days.
August 27th, 2014 at 8:48 AM ^
I think Roy is really the perfect assistant: intelligent, passionate, with a bonus of having a strong connection to the University and being young and relatable to the players. It looks like his switch to CBs has worked out well too.
August 27th, 2014 at 8:51 AM ^
he gets a look at the Coordinator job when GMatt retires...he might have to prove he can hack it somewhere else first, but he will for sure be on the radar in a few years. Great recruiter, position flexibility, and learning under Mattison will all serve him well
August 27th, 2014 at 1:12 PM ^
He's been a RB coach, a OLB coach and a CB coach.
Right now Mallory is in line to get it, he has DC experience and almost left us to be a HC this offseason.
Manning will be a DC one day, but he probably needs a touch more seasoning.
Mallory would almost certainly be the internal candidate and then you have a bunch of guys who would fit the bill externally.
The ones with Michigan ties would be Vance Bedford, Teryl Austin and Jon Hoke. But obviously it would be easy to find a ton of qualified guys for the position...Michigan ties or not.
What we need is a Roy Manning on OFFENSE. I think a Manning type personality as the RB coach would certainly fit the bill. And two guys with Michigan ties...Wheatley and Hart certainly fit the bill. However, like the DC position, you'd have a BUNCH of guys with no ties that would definitely be qualified for that position.
August 27th, 2014 at 8:52 AM ^
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August 27th, 2014 at 9:31 AM ^
I've tried using internet explorer, chrome, my iphone browser, and through the blog link.
August 27th, 2014 at 9:33 AM ^
instead of MGoVideo. I've had those issues as well, but MGoBlue.com seems to work better.
August 27th, 2014 at 9:35 AM ^
August 27th, 2014 at 10:21 AM ^
Tested and working in Chrome, Safari, IE, Firefox, Android, Amazon Silk, Opera etc. on iOS, Windows, Android, Mac, Linux, Windows Phone, Chrome OS, Xbox, etc.. If your work blocks video sites, try your phone or mgoblue.
August 27th, 2014 at 9:57 AM ^
It's usually exactly the opposite for me. MGoBlue.com has one of wonkiest video players I've seen.
August 27th, 2014 at 10:05 AM ^
for some reason the MGoVideo for me isn't working. It takes a couple tries for me, but the MGoBlue.com video finally loaded for me. They made us upgrade to IE11 and I don't like it, not to mention the issues we're having with the programs we monitor are having problems. Me no likey.
August 27th, 2014 at 10:17 AM ^
Wonky is now available in new extra small flavor by default.
August 27th, 2014 at 10:19 AM ^
I say go big.
August 27th, 2014 at 10:25 AM ^
I say go B1G.
August 27th, 2014 at 12:53 PM ^
I always start with MGoVideo.
August 27th, 2014 at 9:36 AM ^
EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!
August 27th, 2014 at 9:58 AM ^
Ditto
August 27th, 2014 at 9:38 AM ^
I think Manning and Wellman are the most compelling speakers on the staff. I like how Roy can still seem intense while speaking a calm, laidback tone, quiet intensity.
August 27th, 2014 at 9:58 AM ^
It shows how passionate he is and how much he cares, plus, no kid wants to be yelled at. I'd play my tail off for Manning!
August 27th, 2014 at 9:41 AM ^
I can see why a lot of these recruits love Coach Manning. go16blue nailed it. He really does have a good grip on things. He will have the CBs playing at a high level.
August 27th, 2014 at 9:43 AM ^
I CANNOT WAIT ANY LONGER. CAN WE PLEASE FAST FORWARD TO SATURDAY AT NOON!!!!!
August 27th, 2014 at 9:53 AM ^
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August 27th, 2014 at 10:06 AM ^
Bo Dever days?
Trey Burke days?
August 27th, 2014 at 10:51 AM ^
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August 27th, 2014 at 10:11 AM ^
Coach Manning just seems like one of those guys you want to play for, you want to give it your best and get better for. Looking forward to seeing the CB's lock things down this year!
August 27th, 2014 at 1:22 PM ^
Just reading these comments reaffirms what I've been screaming for years now. You can't fill your entire coaching staff with this younger/passionate personality, but if you have one on offense and one on defense...you're set. It works perfectly with the older coaches like Mattison as well.
Think I'm lying? Look at MBB. You some guys gush over Beilein, other guys gush over Alexander and Jordan.
Players, especially 18-19 year olds aren't going to relate or communication the best with all the same personality. You need that younger/passionate voice in there to generate some excitement for some of the guys...for others, they like the experienced fatherly figure.
It's not a coincidence the guys loved Coach Montgomery and they now love Manning. We need a similar personality for the offensive side of the ball and we'll be set.
You have Heck and Mallory that are similar. You have Funk and Smith that are similar. (By perception, I don't know these men so I can't speak to their personalities...but if I'm looking from afar). IMO, you need an offensive guy that would pair well with Manning on the defensive side. I look at Mike Hart and I see a young, up and coming coach who's going to be around for awhile...someone who's not looking to come and leave...someone who's going to be passionate about his team, his unit and his University. Seems like a perfect fit to what Manning brings on the defensive side of the ball.
It's not surprising that we have recruits that don't even play the position that Manning coaches and he's the first name out of their mouths.
August 27th, 2014 at 10:25 AM ^
He is football zen.
August 27th, 2014 at 10:56 AM ^
I agree that Coach Manning seems like the perfect fit for the team and the staff. He adds some much needed youth to help relate to the younger generation, enthusiasm that always goes a long way, and credibility from having started on teams with Big Ten Championships. I really think he's working his butt off to get these kids ready, and this secondary has the talent to be something special for years to come. I hope we see some big splash plays this weekend! I can't wait to go to the Big House soon!!
August 27th, 2014 at 2:05 PM ^
These have been a great thing to look forward too everyday. I have never really watched them until this year. It has however only worked to get me so pumped for the season that I have lost all self control
I made my homeroom students watch a Michigan Hype Video during homeroom today. I am about 1500 miles from Ann Arbor so they didn't enjoy it nearly as much as I did but it might become a permanent staple in my curriculum.
August 27th, 2014 at 4:05 PM ^
You are 1500 miles from Ann Arbor and made your homeroom watch a Michigan Hype Video.
Can't understand why they wouldn't get excited about that.
Give them all F's for home room until they can sing "The Victors" before reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.
August 27th, 2014 at 4:52 PM ^
I am requiring that they watch the game this weekend and have full UFRs ready to go by Tuesday the boys will do the defense, I gave the girls the offense they tend to be a little more analytical at this age...
Prepared to fail any student who plans on testing my commitment to this project.