weasels to play 3 QB's vs Western

[Sir Denis Eton-Hogg]

take the 12 or 13 points...

Michigan plans to play three QBs in opener

Rodriguez says he'll use Forcier, Robinson, Sheridan vs. Western Michigan






updated 2:09 p.m. ET Aug. 23, 2009


ANN ARBOR, Mich. - Michigan coach Rich Rodriguez says he plans to use three quarterbacks in the season opener against Western Michigan.
Rodriguez spent about the first 10 minutes of his news conference Sunday answering questions about freshmen Tate Forcier and Denard Robinson, who are competing for snaps along with junior Nick Sheridan.

Robinson became the story of media day because he hasn't tied the laces of his cleats since he started playing football at the age of 7.

It hasn't slowed him down.

He starred for Deerfield Beach High School last season and at the Florida 4A track and field championships.

Michigan makes Robinson tape his ankles for practice, but doesn't plan to force him to tie his laces for games.

[arfabe16]

can't wait to see Robinson trip on those shoelaces

[fhionnlaigh]

This is the first time I've ever heard of a 3-QB system. RichRod is truly a pioneer!

[Delta Grove]

Who is going to play the 4th quarter when the other three are in the hospital?

[JazzyGR]

I sure hope Greg Jones doesn't "misplace" Robinson's shoes.

[MSURed]

Originally Posted by Delta Grove

Who is going to play the 4th quarter when the other three are in the hospital?

Robinson - tripped, broke ankle
Sheridan - sacked, concussion
Forcier - sacked, dead

[OPSpartan]

He can't tie his shoes, this s.o.p. for a dickrod recruit. Nothing to see here.

[Vince of 231]

Originally Posted by arfabe16

can't wait to see Robinson trip on those shoelaces

This week in practice, he's going to add "running with a scissors" to his playbook.

[Final Countdown]

he probably meant 3 QBs at the same time. you thought the A-11 offense was innovative... wait until dickrod throws another QB back there... the wolvies will become an nfl expansion team in no time!


but seriously, dickrod is treating western like a preseason game to re-tool his offense...... if he does so, he might find himself losing this game.

[TX Sparty]

Originally Posted by MSURed

Robinson - tripped, broke ankle
Sheridan - sacked, concussion
Forcier - sacked, dead

[gpage232]

Truly. Innovative.

[tenaciousb]

Originally Posted by Final Countdown

he probably meant 3 QBs at the same time. you thought the A-11 offense was innovative... wait until dickrod throws another QB back there... the wolvies will become an nfl expansion team in no time!


but seriously, dickrod is treating western like a preseason game to re-tool his offense...... if he does so, he might find himself losing this game.

he stated that he feels he has "three starting quarterbacks" and is, per what i've read and cue the lol's, unsure if it's their quality or the failure of his defense.

while i would prefer a true starter to have emerged by now, playing them on different series will hopefully keep WMU from developing a defensive rhythm and hopefully end the questions in time for the next week. michigan has done this before with two qbs so three isn't too terrifying. all the same it's still a little , unless sheridan has truly gotten that much better.

[spartanjdk]

Originally Posted by tenaciousb

he stated that he feels he has "three starting quarterbacks" and is, per what i've read and cue the lol's, unsure if it's their quality or the failure of his defense.

while i would prefer a true starter to have emerged by now, playing them on different series will keep WMU from developing a defensive rhythm and hopefully end the questions in time for the next week. michigan has done this before with two qbs so three isn't too terrifying. all the same it's still a little , unless sheridan has truly gotten that much better.

I'd be more concerned about developing your own offensive rhythm.

Their defensive rhythm with be "Hit the qb"

[Final Countdown]

Originally Posted by tenaciousb

he stated that he feels he has "three starting quarterbacks" and is, per what i've read and cue the lol's, unsure if it's their quality or the failure of his defense.

while i would prefer a true starter to have emerged by now, playing them on different series will keep WMU from developing a defensive rhythm and hopefully end the questions in time for the next week. michigan has done this before with two qbs so three isn't too terrifying. all the same it's still a little , unless sheridan has truly gotten that much better.

yeah, it'll also keep the other 10 offensive positions from achieving a rhythm. don't spin this. dickrod is treating this as an nfl preseason game. the only difference is that NFL preseason games don't count! if the wolvies want to make a bowl game, they need every win they can get. worst case scenario, they struggle in this game, dickrod has to make a rash decision on a qb in the middle of the game, western beats them and scum goes into the ND game with a big question mark at qb. how can this not be a brilliant idea?

[Delta Grove]

Is it possible for all three to split the Heisman after winning this years national championship?

[JazzyGR]

Originally Posted by tenaciousb

he stated that he feels he has "three starting quarterbacks" and is, per what i've read and cue the lol's, unsure if it's their quality or the failure of his defense.

while i would prefer a true starter to have emerged by now, playing them on different series will keep WMU from developing a defensive rhythm and hopefully end the questions in time for the next week. michigan has done this before with two qbs so three isn't too terrifying. all the same it's still a little , unless sheridan has truly gotten that much better.

If Sheridan is even in the conversation, then Tater Tot and Robinson are absolutely crapping the bed. FWIW, I doubt that rotating 3 crappy QBs will keep the WMU defense from getting in a rhythm, though it will certainly keep the UM offense from getting into one.

Two weeks into camp, and DickRod still hasn't taught one of his players how to tie his shoes!

In other news, Razorback fans are raving about Mallett.

[GoBlueFromOhio]

Does it explain anywhere why he doesn't tie his shoes?

[tenaciousb]

Originally Posted by spartanjdk

I'd be more concerned about developing your own offensive rhythm.

Their defensive rhythm with be "Hit the qb"

i hadn't meant that as a true positive but a hopeful byproduct. intended the comment more pessimistically than it had come out.

[gpage232]

Originally Posted by JazzyGR

If Sheridan is even in the conversation, then Tater Tot and Robinson are absolutely crapping the bed. FWIW, I doubt that rotating 3 crappy QBs will keep the WMU defense from getting in a rhythm, though it will certainly keep the UM offense from getting into one.

Two weeks into camp, and DickRod still hasn't taught one of his players how to tie his shoes!

In other news, Razorback fans are raving about Mallett.

[spartanjdk]

Originally Posted by GoBlueFromOhio

Does it explain anywhere why he doesn't tie his shoes?

I want to say it's because he hasn't figured out how to, but no, I think it's just "his thing".

[Final Countdown]

Originally Posted by GoBlueFromOhio

Does it explain anywhere why he doesn't tie his shoes?

under the pic it says for "good luck." thankfully for him, he needs all the luck he can get.

[Spartan Pride]

Insert "racewar" here...but I don't think I've ever seen a QB with dreadlocks before.

[teamdiscoverychannel]

Originally Posted by MSURed

Robinson - tripped, broke ankle
Sheridan - sacked, concussion
Forcier - sacked, dead

sounds like good blue wall headline

[Final Countdown]

Originally Posted by Spartan Pride

Insert "racewar" here...but I don't think I've ever seen a QB with dreadlocks before.

hide your dogs!!!!!!!!

[Heat Miser]

I thought The Forcier was the greatest power in the universe? I guess it really is just a "hokey religion".