Posted on Mon, Jan 31, 2011 : 7 a.m.
Tom Brady admirer, Russell Bellomy excited to play for Michigan; Darius Morris leads U-M hoops over Iowa and more
By Kaleb Roedel
The Michigan football team's quarterback recruit Russell Bellomy hopes to follow in Tom Brady's footsteps, writes William Wilkerson of the Star-Telegram.
Said Bellomy in an interview with Wilkerson: "Michigan has always been one of my dream schools. One of my idols is Tom Brady. It was just this great opportunity that I could not pass up."
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Comments
Blu n Tpa
Tue, Feb 1, 2011 : 1:02 p.m.
Good Morning, 1st Down. S Hopkins brings a load with him and I liked him, when he got in the game, and his running style. He's our type of running back: He runs TO contact at the end of the run. Wants to bring the" hurt" to any DB who squares up. From what I've heard Mr. Rawls has a similar temperment. Great! Next time Michigan is third and short, COACH Hoke can bring out the "Hurt Package" and get another 4 downs. TiM Go Blue!
LSUWolverine
Wed, Feb 2, 2011 : 2:21 a.m.
I like that "Hurt" package; Sounds so menacing!
PortageLkBlu
Tue, Feb 1, 2011 : 2:11 p.m.
Blu Tpa, I sure would like to see some power running at that position. That is something I have missed seeing for several years. I did enjoy Mike Hart but still miss seeing those big bulls slamming into that line. I remember being amazed at the raw power of Leroy Hoard just to name one.
1st Down
Tue, Feb 1, 2011 : 4:52 a.m.
Looks like Thomas Rawls from Flint committed tonight... which is great... good sized RB (215 lb) with speed...! I miss seeing those kids in a winged helmet.
Theo212
Tue, Feb 1, 2011 : 12:38 a.m.
If his qb ain't fast, Hoke's tenure won't last.
1st Down
Tue, Feb 1, 2011 : 9:48 a.m.
Our QB was very fast, and Miss. State, OSU, MSU, Iowa, Wisky and PSU Crushed our A--.
Jaxon5
Tue, Feb 1, 2011 : 2:29 a.m.
If Hoke's QB ran 51%, the winning die would be cast, Hoke will be hailed as the team will win, and the QB would not be half fast.
GoblueinNE_PA
Tue, Feb 1, 2011 : 2:21 a.m.
Keep hoping that Theo. I know you're wanting coach Hoke to fail, you might as well just say it. BTW, what RichRod doing right now? Oh, that's right counting his ill gotten booty!
missionbrazil
Mon, Jan 31, 2011 : 10:24 p.m.
Tis Not The Spread Tis not the spread as Theo says, so many times on these threads. Tis not the spread that will make us great, but it was what caused his buddy's fate. Tis not the spread that will restore our respect, but hard work will rebuild what whatshisname wrecked. Tis not the spread that makes a winning team, but good coaches & players will give us what we dream. Tis not the spread that will help us to win, but coaches teaching good character from within. Tis not the spread that will win the Big Ten, but BH and his boys building quality young men. Tis not the spread that will bring the title, but great D and special teams are absolutely vital.
PortageLkBlu
Mon, Jan 31, 2011 : 11:10 p.m.
That was good, made me laugh.
Ben
Mon, Jan 31, 2011 : 10:19 p.m.
Guys come on. There hasn't been one snap in 2011, why are we dissing the UM team right now. Theo, portage, et. al., I am sorry your boyfriend got the boot. Get over it. There have been more championship "pocket passer" quarterbacks than "running" quarterbacks. Regardless - speculation that Hoke is going to be horrible.. or great is just that - speculation. Why can't we all just support our coach and look forward to 2011?
PortageLkBlu
Tue, Feb 1, 2011 : 12:14 a.m.
I will try to remember that and correct my site contributions. Thank You Mission.
missionbrazil
Tue, Feb 1, 2011 : 12:09 a.m.
Portage, you didn't hurt my feelings ... I'm just saying if you don't want people calling you names then don't do it yourself. There is no need for that.
PortageLkBlu
Mon, Jan 31, 2011 : 11:52 p.m.
Oh Mission, go for the jugler, my goodness ain't it great being a Mich. fan all this hypocrisy and finger pointing when we all want the same thing, a decent product on the field. Forgive me if I've hurt your feelings heck, I'll even give coach a hip hip hooray! Go Blue!
PortageLkBlu
Mon, Jan 31, 2011 : 11:22 p.m.
Raisin, don't pay attention to me I'm an old man. Go Blue! I love all you Mich. faithful.
riverraisin
Mon, Jan 31, 2011 : 11:17 p.m.
Portage...you ask others not to call you names yet you call those that don't agree with you 'kids' and 'son', as if to degrade them to a lesser level than you. You can't have it both ways.
PortageLkBlu
Mon, Jan 31, 2011 : 11:09 p.m.
Blu dog, shame on you young man there ya go again making personnal attacks against people that don't agree with you. You see we,"the clowns" understand something some of You don't get. This is just about fun, debating(arguing) teasing but just old fashioned fun so relax son have fun and don't take yourselves so serious, hell the whole thing (football) is just about entertainment. We all want the same thing which is to see our team do well we just think about it differently doesn't call for name calling and that's whether your right or wrong and in most cases your wrong, ha, ha just kidding. Go Blue!
Blu-dogg97
Mon, Jan 31, 2011 : 10:44 p.m.
Right on Ben.. look forward is the key... Theo,Tater,Portage,are like class clowns,fun to have around,but nobody really takes them seriously..
PortageLkBlu
Mon, Jan 31, 2011 : 10:34 p.m.
We do actually hope Brady does well that means Mich. will do well but we're not wetting our pants over a coach that hasn't head coached a down at Mich. The spread has not been around that long (running QB's.) but since it's popularity has picked up I'd say it more than holds it's own against pocket passers now and in the past. Now as far as your reference to RR being my boyfriend I did not personally know RR but I did follow him and read up on him and watch him and his teams since W. Virginia thought then and still do that he is a fine coach given time to implement his program just like coach Brady will need. So, I really couldn't call coach RR my friend however, I will correct your reference and describe RR as a man that was our Michigan Head Football coach for 3 years and then he was fired. When making personnal references try to be fair. Go Blue!
Blu-dogg97
Mon, Jan 31, 2011 : 10 p.m.
Agree Blu n tpa no reason our current QB's won't be success under the coaching of Hoke & staff..specially Gardner & Bellomy.. not meaning to get off this thread,but just heard Chris Balas on the radio,saying Rawls will be signing letter of intent 2moro w/Blue,and compared him to Clay @ Wisky.. spoke about him being a load,being hard to stop... that had a high school game this year where he had 396 yds rushing,and has cleaned up his academic's ..great news seeing as though I'm a glass half full kinda positive guy.. & looking forward (future) ... Great job Mr.Brandon & Coach Hoke... TiM Go Blue..
Blu n Tpa
Mon, Jan 31, 2011 : 11:06 p.m.
BD 97 We don't all have to agree on everything. Being able to view each subject without an agenda is respectful. Hope your news is confirmed by a Letter on NSD. I don't have to wait until Sept. 2011 before I support the new coaching staff. Tim Go Blue!
PortageLkBlu
Mon, Jan 31, 2011 : 10:21 p.m.
Well, he will or he won't be a success that really is the point before his first snap at Michigan.
1st Down
Mon, Jan 31, 2011 : 9:59 p.m.
Anyone who thinks that Bellomy can not run, or is not mobile simply has not watched the tape on this kid. In the biggest division in Texas HS football....Bellomy shows that he is just as mobile as Devin Gardner if not faster....he also throws the ball very well.... he will challenge Devin for the starting job in a couple of years, mark it down. Enough already about "mobile QBs"...COACH Hoke just recruited Bellomy and has offered the #1 QB in the country in 2012, a kid who rushed for over 1000 yds last year.... watch the film on these kids before you speak please. Go Blue.
PortageLkBlu
Mon, Jan 31, 2011 : 10:41 p.m.
Like I say, we'll see what he can do in the big 10. I won't know (that's me) if the kid can play until I see him play at least 3or4 decent teams with decent defenses. If he plays great then hell I'll start bragging about him to.
missionbrazil
Mon, Jan 31, 2011 : 10:19 p.m.
Portage "Also, some high school leagues are weak and a decent running back or QB can look like god's gift to any college." There is nothing weak about Texas 5A high school football ... Bellomy led his team to an 8-2 season and a # 7 rating in all of Texas 5A.
PortageLkBlu
Mon, Jan 31, 2011 : 10:10 p.m.
Did someone say Bellomy can't run? Developing someone's abilities doesn't mean he can't run now it might mean someones abilities need to be enhanced for the college stage which is nite and day comparison to high school. High school films are fine but limited. Okay, I'll explain, a running back in high school does not face the same quality defense as say a Ohio State, Nebraska, Wisconsin, or how about Alabama. Also, some high school leagues are weak and a decent running back or QB can look like god's gift to any college. A high school league can be defensively strong 1 yr and not so good the next happens all the time, a lot of variables that's why quite often a lot of these 3-5 star kids are a crap shoot at best, not always, but often.
Blu n Tpa
Mon, Jan 31, 2011 : 9:35 p.m.
Harbaugh, Grbac, Collins, Driesbach, Greise, Brady, Henson, Navarre, and Henne ALL made it at Michigan and into the NFL. That string goes back to the mid-1980's and there's no reason the current QB's at Michigan can't resume that streak. I have confidence in this staff and in their judgement based on their experience. If you can't share that feeling, then please spare us from repeating the same thing daily for the next 7 months. My thanks to Mick, MissionBrazil, and Blu Dogg97 for protecting my flank! Keep the faith, it's the future we're looking toward. TiM Go Blue!
Dusty
Wed, Feb 2, 2011 : 12:13 a.m.
Actually, Harbaugh was a very mobile QB. You do know Michigan ran an option offense then, right? And after he left, Michael Taylor and Demitrius Brown were both very mobile, option-style QBs. Elvis started the string of pocket passers. And personally, I'd like it if Michigan landed the "best" QBs every year, regardless of what style they favor. I don't care how well they do in the NFL, I care how well they do here. Their degree will take care of them after they graduate if they don't get an NFL look.
PortageLkBlu
Mon, Jan 31, 2011 : 9:58 p.m.
Well, in the future we'll try to just post up things you want to hear but then again, that wouldn't be fair to Mich. football, why don't we just agree to disagree. I know I love Mich. football, now you disagree. Go Blue!
tater
Mon, Jan 31, 2011 : 9:22 p.m.
Bellomy isn't a blazer, but he is very mobile. I hope Hoke and Borges can come up with an offense that turns the QB into a sixth option for opponents to defend. If RR's tenure at Michigan results in the Carr-tel scrapping the 1980's offense and its prototypical "watch out for those pigeon droppings" QB's, it will have been a major success.
PortageLkBlu
Mon, Jan 31, 2011 : 9:29 p.m.
Amen to that Tater.
Blu-dogg97
Mon, Jan 31, 2011 : 8:34 p.m.
more pass than run QB's @ Michigan Henne,Brady,Greise ,Harbraugh,leech etc..all had good careers at the next level.. I like Bellomy's chances at succeeding with Coach Hoke &co at the helm... TiM & Go Blue..
Dusty
Wed, Feb 2, 2011 : 12:36 a.m.
Actually, Andrew Luck kinda does fit the mold of a great college QB. He has ~800 yards rushing in the last 2 years, which is about 10 times more than Henne, Greise, Brady, Grbac, Collins, Dreisbach and Navarre had combined in their entire careers. And I'm fairly sure he's going to be drafted higher than any Michigan QB in history. So in comparison, he's not the same as the QBs we've had in the last 20 years.
missionbrazil
Mon, Jan 31, 2011 : 9:25 p.m.
"The great QB's right now, 2011 in college football are dual threat with blazing ( fast) speed." Of the Top 10 QB's projected for the 2011 NFL draft, only 1 is considered a dual threat QB with speed and good running skills. Cam Newton is the only one who fits your comment, and all the rest do not ... Gabbert - Missouri, Mallett - Arkansas, Locker - Washington, Kaepernick - Nevada, Ponder - Fla. State, Stanzi - Iowa, Devlin - Delaware, Enderle - Idaho, Dalton - TCU. The QB who would have been # 1 had he opted for the NFL is yet another who does not fit your "great college QB" comment - Andrew Luck of Stanford.
PortageLkBlu
Mon, Jan 31, 2011 : 8:53 p.m.
Whooooo Nelly, let's start with D. R. Blu-dog, those above mentioned QB's had average success at the next level. Now Tom Brady is having a career to write home about. The great QB's right now, 2011 in college football are dual threat with blazing ( fast) speed. Now I'm not saying everyone but let's start with that BCS championship game. Let's take a look at the great addition to our big 10 specifically Mich's division, I'm speaking about Nebraska. Big time running school (last Year specifically) now look at that QB for Nebraska. Dual threat capability, smart coach. I believe with Mich's. attraction both on the field and in the classroom that Brady Hoke will foster a dual threat QB in the future. I'm not speaking of present, obviously we are a dual threat for awhile with the current stable.
missionbrazil
Mon, Jan 31, 2011 : 8 p.m.
"Tom Brady is an exception to the rule" What rule are you talking about Portage ? Besides Michael Vick, who is the true exception to the rule, the top QB's in the NFL are known for their passing and not their running. Vick was the # 1 rushing QB and had over 600 yards rushing, and he had 3000+ yards passing ... so even the top rushing QB passed far more than he ran. The # 2 rushing QB ws Josh Freeman (Tampa Bay)... 300+ yards rushing and 3400+ passing; the # 3 rushing QB was Aaron Rogers... 300+ yards rushing and 3900+ yards passing. Tom Brady is one of the best QB's in the NFL because he is a great passer and field leader, not because of his running ability. That is true of all of the top rated QB's, so TB is definitely not the exception.
missionbrazil
Mon, Jan 31, 2011 : 9:47 p.m.
Blu-dogg, sorry about that. I should have identified Portage as the guy who made the quote about great college QB's that I responsed to, which he said as a reply to your "more pass than run QB's" comment. I'm like you, I like our QB's chances and our whole team's chances under BH and his staff.
Blu-dogg97
Mon, Jan 31, 2011 : 9:36 p.m.
reply to your reply.. you've mistaken me for someone else ? I never wrote : a great college QB comment.. buts its all good..
missionbrazil
Mon, Jan 31, 2011 : 8:58 p.m.
Ok Portage, now follow me ... Blu n Tpa was talking about how TB is not a running QB, and you said he is the exception to the rule ... which is way off (again).
PortageLkBlu
Mon, Jan 31, 2011 : 8:35 p.m.
Okay, now follow me, I'm discussing Tom Brady's greatness. I'm not discussing his speed or lack thereof and I'm not discussing or comparing Tom to Michael Vick.
Mick
Mon, Jan 31, 2011 : 7:33 p.m.
Ok, I need to help BLUnTPA, he's being ganged up on by two of the most ardent naysayers of Hoke so far. I swear it seems like Theo and Portage call each other up and say, hey let's cause some havoc on this thread. If you guys bothered to look at his video(s), you 'll be able to see that he is already very athletic and nimble, can throw on the run and played in the highest level of TX High School Football, thus making it the highest level in the nation. I believe this guy is better than his rating and we know he's gonna be coached up now at least. Oh, don't forget the 4.11 GPA, love that in a QB.
PortageLkBlu
Mon, Jan 31, 2011 : 11:17 p.m.
I like that Mic, that was cute do some more. Go Blue!
D21
Mon, Jan 31, 2011 : 9:50 p.m.
Mick, Heck, fret not since Blu N Tpa (not former Buckeye Tom Tupa) easily can hold his own against 100 Theos and PLBs. Great days lie ahead for true Blue fans except for those RR life long ardents: Theo & PLB.
PortageLkBlu
Mon, Jan 31, 2011 : 9:02 p.m.
I see a lot of things when I look at video some of these kids look like superheroes. I will let you know after coach coaches him up and the kid shows his stuff on the field. Remember that kid I think from Tx that played at running back RR's first year then he left went back to TX. I believe. Kids videos showed potential greatness then he ran the ball in the big ten and started taking hits, adios amigo.
Blu n Tpa
Mon, Jan 31, 2011 : 7:26 p.m.
I feel uncomfortable discussing any subjuect with someone who may not recognize the difference between fact and fiction. As far as TB being an "exception to the rule", that is a classic overstatement. With the exception of Michael Vick, (and even he has learned to use is arm instead of his feet) every successful QB is a passing, not a running QB.
PortageLkBlu
Mon, Jan 31, 2011 : 7:58 p.m.
Geez Blu T, I'm going to snap my fingers and your going to wake up and pay attention okay,1,2,3. I'm discussing his greatness not his speed whoops sorry, I'm talking about Tom Brady. By the way TP a lot of things like the spread work wonders in college and not so well in the pro's. It's the way of things, live with it. Go Blue!
PortageLkBlu
Mon, Jan 31, 2011 : 6:54 p.m.
@Theo212, your on the money Theo, dual threat is the ticket. Hey blu tpa, just because everyone doesn't see things your way does not mean we're not just as big of fans if not more that you. blu tpa, just because coach Hoke has not swept some of us off of our feet does not mean we don't want to see a winner it just means we're going to wait and see what coach Hoke can do on the field.
Blu-dogg97
Tue, Feb 1, 2011 : 12:14 a.m.
Relax portage.. neither am i a young man,(i wish though..I'm 54) or did i personally attack you.. I could care less you don't agree with me..just stating my opinion,your the one with the quick trigger finger,to call out everyone that disagrees with you..you looked in a reply i sent to someone else..I'm perfectly fine,with good old fashion fun & debate ,just don't see in any reason to go on&on about RR he's gone..I personally like the man,he's game plan did not work at Mich that is fact!! as long as we agree to support the coach and Michigan I'm all good... amy the debate continue..
1st Down
Mon, Jan 31, 2011 : 9:57 p.m.
Look at the tape, Bellomy has serious wheels and is just as mobile if not faster than Devin. Again: Watch the tape.
Blu-dogg97
Mon, Jan 31, 2011 : 9:27 p.m.
Hey PortlkBlu.. I know what your saying..I just mentioned the previous QB's from Mich,were not dual threat qb's..things are changing I realize,and I agree that Hoke will develop dual threat qb's,which could include Mr.Bellomy.. he'll have to compete in the BIG and beyond..lets not forget Gardner,I still believe he has a great future at Michigan as a dual threat guy..good debate Portlkblu.. your opinion is well taken,but I'll never agree with Theo & Tater...(clowns)Good day mate ..
Blu n Tpa
Mon, Jan 31, 2011 : 5:09 p.m.
Tom Brady was not a running QB, at Michigan or in New England. Since I'm unsure if you know the difference between what you write being real or you just making it up as you go along, I am going to let others address your posting from now on. TiM Go Blue!
1st Down
Tue, Feb 1, 2011 : 1:30 a.m.
whatever... NE is lucky to have drafted Brady not the other way around...call us back when you have a clue about what makes a good QB
PortageLkBlu
Mon, Jan 31, 2011 : 7:07 p.m.
Tom Brady is an exception to the rule not to mention he is a perfect fit that really gells for New England and that coach. There are teams out there that Tom might not have had such success with. I would imagine that Tom Brady thanks his lucky stars every day that he ended up in New England especially with his rating as a draft pick. Now Tpa, you go ahead and argue my point, I would be disappointed otherwise.
Theo212
Mon, Jan 31, 2011 : 4 p.m.
Whoa there B-n-T. Just talkin' tough, just like our new coach does. (He's thinking about enlisting me as a mentor like I was with the BCiMFH, so I'm just adjusting...) CoB!
Blu n Tpa
Mon, Jan 31, 2011 : 2:10 p.m.
It's COACH Hoke, thank you. You will have to explain to me WHY COACH Hoke would take advice from the close personal friend and mentor of the WCiMFH. Mr. Bellomy is NOT even in AA yet so why don't we have COACH Hoke work with the players that are with the team now! Maybe the COACHING staff should finish up the 2011 recruiting class. Reality, that's the ticket!
Theo212
Mon, Jan 31, 2011 : 1:21 p.m.
Hey Hoke, we need running quarterbacks. So you need to develop Bellomy's ability to make plays with his legs. All you need to do is take a look at the Crystal-winning teams. With pro set, Fans shall fret. With dual threat, Crystal we'll get.
PortageLkBlu
Mon, Jan 31, 2011 : 9:11 p.m.
Theo, what you are projecting is a proven theory you need look no further than the BCS championship game. Let me reiterate what I think Theo is trying to get across to you kids. The pro style can work, Stanford was solid this last season but that QB could turn on the after burner if he had to. How many times did we see Henne or Navarra go down when the pocket collapsed (to many). Dual threat gives you that great extra option of an extra running back/QB. Coach Hoke will go that direction and the reason I say that is because the man wants to win.