What was coach Dantonio's biggest mistake so far?

PipersFly · 10-29-2007, 12:17 PM

and having him call D signals.

Thornhill proved unequivocally over the past years he cannot function in the Div. 1 as the MIKE. So, everyone knows he cannot play that position so playing anyone else cannot hurt.

Thornhill cannot tackle, he has no lateral mobility, he has no straigh-ahead spead, he does not have a nose for the ball, he avoids contact at all costs, he will not leave his feet. Apart from those elements he is a hoss.

I just can't understand it.

He's seems to be a nice enough little boy, but he is not a football player. Dantonio talked toughness coming in the front door, yet he plays a total wuss at his MIKE?

10-29-2007, 12:17 PM	#32 (permalink)
PipersFly 2,500+ posts Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 3,832 #82 Keshawn Martin	I think playing Thornhill at the MIKE and having him call D signals. Thornhill proved unequivocally over the past years he cannot function in the Div. 1 as the MIKE. So, everyone knows he cannot play that position so playing anyone else cannot hurt. Thornhill cannot tackle, he has no lateral mobility, he has no straigh-ahead spead, he does not have a nose for the ball, he avoids contact at all costs, he will not leave his feet. Apart from those elements he is a hoss. I just can't understand it. He's seems to be a nice enough little boy, but he is not a football player. Dantonio talked toughness coming in the front door, yet he plays a total wuss at his MIKE?