Brady Hoke left a lot of players behind when Jim Harbaugh took over, yet Big Jim was able to turn a 5-7, non-ranked team to a #4 ranking and a 5-0 start. Harbaugh didn't bring in 85 of 'his kids.' He took what he had, and turned a lot of Hokes 'mediocre' players into hard nose athletes.
Even Shane Morris, he was feasibly worse than Laviano, took snaps against Wisconsin yesterday and looked great. Two years ago, he was called the worst QB in michigans 137 year history.
Coincidence or coaching? I think we all know the answer to that question.
Point being, these players don't respect Ash. He doesn't know how to MAKE athletes out of these kids, he doesn't hold them accountable and he accepts mediocrity.
Rutgers has some really solid players, especially the DB's.. Cioffi and Wharton.. The offensive line has talent and could be amazing.. But Ash doesn't know how to lead Blazek, and that's where it all starts and ends. I don't know why he seemed to leave behind all of the knowledge he gained under Urban at OSU.
As for QB, if Gio doesn't get snaps, he should transfer. How much more do you have to show the coaches/team to just get a shot. CL does GREAT in practice and sucks at game time. Gio showed what he can do, GIVE THE KID A SHOT. I guarantee Harbaugh would be playing the hell out of Gio if he went to Michigan, especially when they get within 15 yrds of the end zone. He needs to be smart, put in his powerhouse to finish the job.. And who knows, he might just be able to pass too! But how would we know?
There is no real leadership, and until Rutgers can find a real head coach, this team will continue to be a 3 win per season team.
Even Shane Morris, he was feasibly worse than Laviano, took snaps against Wisconsin yesterday and looked great. Two years ago, he was called the worst QB in michigans 137 year history.
Coincidence or coaching? I think we all know the answer to that question.
Point being, these players don't respect Ash. He doesn't know how to MAKE athletes out of these kids, he doesn't hold them accountable and he accepts mediocrity.
Rutgers has some really solid players, especially the DB's.. Cioffi and Wharton.. The offensive line has talent and could be amazing.. But Ash doesn't know how to lead Blazek, and that's where it all starts and ends. I don't know why he seemed to leave behind all of the knowledge he gained under Urban at OSU.
As for QB, if Gio doesn't get snaps, he should transfer. How much more do you have to show the coaches/team to just get a shot. CL does GREAT in practice and sucks at game time. Gio showed what he can do, GIVE THE KID A SHOT. I guarantee Harbaugh would be playing the hell out of Gio if he went to Michigan, especially when they get within 15 yrds of the end zone. He needs to be smart, put in his powerhouse to finish the job.. And who knows, he might just be able to pass too! But how would we know?
There is no real leadership, and until Rutgers can find a real head coach, this team will continue to be a 3 win per season team.