Just for fun: Predict Tate's first snap in '10

When he snaps his fingers at the coaching staff to get his release papers? Too soon?  Too soon.

2Q vs ND, Michigan 28, ND 3.

First quarter against Notre Dame

3rd qrt against ND after we are smoking them 31-3. If not then, then he'll probably get some serious snaps against UMass.

in the shower  with a towel.  

will be today, sometime this afternoon.

2Q in UMass after Denard and Devin put up 28 points.

4th Quarter. Michigan up 56-0, mop-up duty.

he will play against ND.  Here is the deal, if he is shelved for an extended period of time, like games plural, he will out period, he will be lost.  I am still in the minority who believes that Tate's last chapter as quarterback at Michigan has not yet been written.  He is still part of plan.  I am also convinced that the plan is to redshirt Gardner if at all possible.  As such, if he can get is act together and take this as a challenge instead of cause for self-pity, he can find himself as 1/2 of a brutally effective two quarterback system.

He's still in the coach's doghouse, IMO.   He was the #3 QB for UConn and will probably remain there until he gets his attitude corrected.   Even if he does he probably won't play unless Denard gets hurt.

3rd Quarter, UMass We'll be up 42-7

I think he'll throw a completion on his first snap.

Notre Dame, I think he will be in the backfield with DRob. I don't think we have scratched the surface on this offense yet. They will open the playbook Saturday and ALL QB's will be involved- GoBlue

this isn't so fun.  it can't help the team to have fans against him.

against Notre Dame, assuming he has been busting his ass in practice this week without any attitude. Having the experience of playing on the road as a starter will help this team.

Plays most of the 2nd half, as we blow them out 62-7.

he will see time. As a highly competent change of pace, he could f sh*t up but good for ND. But if Denard is turning in another controlled, masterful performance it would be harder to yank him. Also, it remains to be seen whether the offense can switch effortlessly between QBs or struggles to adjust to rhythm and signals. 

I also agree that Tate is the real number two--or would be if things were going well. (Anyone notice the almost giddy body language Devin exhibited when he was sent in? That guy was geeked.)

*explains the NEED for competent passing*

*ignores that Denard went 19 for 22 with 0 interceptions*

I think Tate will go in as soon as it helps  the team win.  This could be if Denard gets hurt but it could easily be 3rd qtr against Notre Dame if we are losing (or even if we are not winning by much) or even if Denard is not passing well against Notre Dame.

Tate going in in the 3rd qtr against Notre Dame would cause hysteria on their sideline.  Whether the hysteria would be justified or not would depend on how bad Denard was passing and how well Tate could pass in the game.

I think (hope) Devin going in to play against UConn was strictly recruiting related.  It says to recruits:  "See you really can play if you are good.  No need to redshirt here or be on the bottom of the depth chart."

the coaching staff is aware of the situation with tate and his sentiments about riding the bench. the fact that they have complimented his response to the challenges put forth following his questionable effort over the summer. they wouldnt have bothered if they didnt want to keep him in the program. i would be absolutely shocked if he doesnt get at least a series in the ND game. I dont think well see devin again until the cupcake part of our schedule (beginning in the 3rd quarter of the ND game, after theyve already given up).

Can he play FS? Cam seems to need a backup now.

I thought the first snap already happened when RR had him serve bench time.

Clearly it will come at the 7:39 mark of the 2nd quarter of the ND game, and we will be running shotgun pro twins right, z84 fly bubble option.

Tate will complete the underneath route to Grady for 8 yards.  Duh.