And another one bites the dust: Michigan LB to transfer
by dawsonPSU10 on Aug 13, 2009 4:55 AM EDT
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Add another transfer to the list of Michigan "deserters". Linebacker Marell Evans has decided to transfer elsewhere.
"I've had three defensive coordinators in three years and I like the coaches but I'm not sure I fit this system," Evans said. "The coaches didn't understand but I have to do what's best for my future."
While normally that would be a huge scar on the already battered and bruised list of transfers, suspensions, and a pseudo drug dealer, it doesn't sound like it's entirely the coaching staff's fault this time:
"I have nothing against [head coach] Rich Rodriguez or Michigan," Evans said. "It's a great place to play. Just not for me right now."
RIttenberg also brings to attention yet another player looking to "do what's best for his future" by leaving Michigan:
Junior defensive tackle Vince Helmuth was also looking at options to transfer from the program.
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Michigan fans keep saying all is well...
But behind closed doors they must really be like…
I was out in the trenches, which enables me to paint such a powerful picture, like Apocalypse Now.-Cormega
by OMEGAMAN on Aug 13, 2009 8:31 AM EDT reply actions 2 recs
"I've had three defensive coordinators in three years"
so transferring and getting a fourth will be best for him?
Eat what the monkey eats, then eat the monkey. -U.S. Navy survival guidance
Let's be fair-
If he goes to another D-1A school with an established defensive program, he’ll get a year on their practice squad, then a year of actual playing time. It’s a crapshoot, and some people would probably argue that the devil you know is better and all that, but I can see some logic in bailing from a program that’s in a constant state of transition.
"I thought the kid we were using had the potential to be a good quarterback, and I blew that one." - Joseph V. Paterno
by leeharvey418 on Aug 13, 2009 9:22 AM EDT up reply actions
Sounds familiar
This reminds me of when Ed DeChellis took over. For the first few years we couldn’t convince anyone to stick with the program.
So I guess we can expect Michigan to take seven years to gain respectability back. And then that will only mean winning the Motor City Bowl.
Mike
Black Shoe Diaries
by BSD on Aug 13, 2009 9:04 AM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Ed DeChellis coud win the Motor City Bowl
by PSUisMyHeart on Aug 13, 2009 3:43 PM EDT up reply actions
We should be so lucky...
as to see that happen.
Regardless of the hit the Big Televen may take for one of its former big boys to do that, it would be so worth it.
They can come back and play after their timeout and hopefully they’ve learned to play nice with others.
Put a tarp on that circus! - showtime @ BSD
The only difference being
that scUM football comes from a winning tradition, unlike PSU Basketball, but luckily for us things are looking up for the future.
sweetness
The tears of the michigan fan are like sweet nectar to me
"It was an attrition football game and you know we like that."
his reason of "I've had 3 defensive coordinators in 3 years"
sounds pretty much exactly like it is the fault of the coaching staff (granted more of a casualty of having a new coaching staff).
by The JuggerNitt on Aug 13, 2009 11:12 AM EDT reply actions
Play him off, Keyboard Cat
"Welcome to Tangares base. You’re just in time for the dance party. I’ve arranged a dancing partner for you. DANCE TO THE DEATH!"
by psuwxman on Aug 13, 2009 12:32 PM EDT reply actions 4 recs
outstanding.
"The only cohesive passing game in the whole damn conference was in Happy Valley." -Rivalry Esq.
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