2008 Michigan Wolverines

[Colonel_Reb]

Hereare the whites who will likely start for Rodriguez in his first year at Michigan.


Offense


QB Steven Threet


RB Sam McGuffie

FB Mark Moundros


LT Mark Ortmann


LG Tim McAvoy


C David Molk


RG David Moosman


RT Stephen Schilling





Defense


DT Will JohnsonEdited by: Colonel_Reb

 

[referendum]

Col. Reb, at least its up to nine starters and a whopping two white defensive starters.

 

[Colonel_Reb]

True enough referendum. Michigan had 8 white starters in 2005, 7 in 06', and 8 in 07'.

 

[celticdb15]

Yeah and they will only get darker with Rodriguez

. At least for now they still have a white guy at quarterback.

 

[Colonel_Reb]

Yeah and they will only get darker with Rodriguez

. At least for now they still have a white guy at quarterback.

That seems to be the general consensus. In some of the source materials I used, they talked about Threet probably not being the best QB for Rod's system. Read-"He's white." Things will definitely change in Ann Arbor over the next few years.

 

[Electric Slide]

I don't know what others think, but if McGuffie stands out over the next 4 years, and wishful thinking, is the first white RB to win Heisman in many years, it wouldn't matter what the rest of the team is like. That's what keeps my hopes up at all about UM.

 

[celticdb15]

Good optimism Electric Slide! I forgot about McGuffie. You are right, if he stars i could give a damn about the rest of the team. If he wins the heisman, he will be the one remembered in history.

 

[TorontoArgos]

What are the odds of Mcguffie seeing action this year? Is he redshirting?

 

[Electric Slide]

Good optimism Electric Slide! I forgot about McGuffie. You are right, if he stars i could give a damn about the rest of the team. If he wins the heisman, he will be the one remembered in history.

Thank you celticdb15! I try to look at things this way... Any time I see a white player succeed, I know it has a ripple effect through the universe in some sort of way. If McGuffie is a star, it may only change a few people's minds about whites at running back. But it may open up a couple doors for others, and have a positive impact for the future.

 

[celticdb15]

Your welcome i think this site at times needs optimism. I was always raised that way so i try to look at things for the better.

 

[SteveB]

RB Kevin Grady was arrested for DUI and may be done at Michigan.
Kevin Grady DUI
This may open the door for McGuffie. According to some of the Michigan football blogs, Sam is impressing the coaches early with his ability and work ethic.

 

[Colonel_Reb]

Black RB Grady is suspended but practicing.


http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=3519448

 

[Colonel_Reb]

[url]http://msn.foxsports.com/cfb/story/8451202/Gradys-pleads-gui lty-to-drunken-driving?FSO2&ATT=MA [/url]
<H3>Gradys pleads guilty to drunken driving</H3>


Associated Press


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Updated: August 14, 2008, 5:51 PM EST





Michigan running back Kevin Grady has pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor drunken-driving charge.


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Police arrested Grady on July 2 and measured his blood-alcohol level at 0.281 percent, about three-and-a-half times the state's legal limit.


His trial was to have started Thursday in Wyoming District Court but instead entered the plea on July 29.


Grady must either spend three days in jail or perform 24 hours of community service. He also must serve 12 months of probation and pay $3,290 in fines and fees.


The 22-year-old has been suspended from playing but is practicing with the team.

 

[ocaamikedm11]

http://www.rotoworld.com/content/playerpages/playerbreakingn ews.asp?sport=CFB&id=129486&line=7534&spln=1


McGuffie will not be redshirted and will see the field as a true freshmen.. good luck to Sam and hopefully he has a great start to his career!

 

[Colonel_Reb]

The depth chart for this week looks like this on the Michigan website:


[url]http://www.mgoblue.com/uploadedFiles/Sports/Football/Article s/2000s/2008-2009/Weekly_Releases/fbl-weekly-082508.pdf [/url]
SB 2 Sam McGuffie (5-11, 185, Fr.)
or 20 Michael Shaw (6-0, 177, Fr.)
4 Brandon Minor ** (6-1, 208, Jr.)


or 23 Carlos Brown ** (6-0, 207, Jr.)

 

[White Power]

McGuffie the starter could you ask for more. Sorry I had a brain fart long day at the office.Edited by: White Power

 

[Gi-15]

hum, yeah, like never calling him McDuffie again for exemple

 

[Colonel_Reb]

Gi-15, exemple?

 

[PhillyBirds]

Spelling fail!

 

[Colonel_Reb]

Update to orginal post for new starter info. I didn't include Sam as a starter because it is highly unlikely that he will start most or even half the season, even if he has an other-worldly performance against Utah, assuming he even starts that game.

 

[Gi-15]

yeah, this language disorder I have (also called french) is really hindering me in making the most simple of jokes.... lol

 

[Colonel_Reb]

No problem Gi-15. I'm sure it is difficult trying to master two languages.Just having some fun with you.

 

[Gi-15]

It's alright, hey look what I found :

he looks good in a michigan uniform! Too bad he's still wearing that revolution helmet, I hate those

 

[celticdb15]

O mcguffie got tatted up! anyone know what it says?

 

[PhillyBirds]

Too bad he's still wearing that revolution helmet, I hate those

This reminds me of an interesting point that I've made before, but people don't usually understand. Having worn a Revolution, I personally believe they're too light-duty to be worn by a position that sees a lot of contact, such as running back, safety or fullback. People like Jacob Hester who tend to lead with their heads in times of trouble could end up with serious damage, in my opinion.

I think it would be interesting for the NFL to do a study some years from now, to go position-by-position and study people who have worn Revolutions in terms of brain health and function. I don't know if anyone cares, but this was a concern of mine after I suffered from migraines while wearing one in high school and playing strong safety.

Sorry to waste your time. Just wanted to bring that up.Edited by: PhillyBirds