Blackshirts!
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ColoradoHusk
Heisman Trophy Winner
Based on the comments from individual players, the 12 defensive guys who got Blackshirts are:
Daniel, Ty Robinson, Stille and Deontre Thomas on D-line
Domann, Nelson, Tannor, Henrich, and Reimer at LB's
CTB, Dismuke, and Deontei Williams at DB's.
Daniel, Ty Robinson, Stille and Deontre Thomas on D-line
Domann, Nelson, Tannor, Henrich, and Reimer at LB's
CTB, Dismuke, and Deontei Williams at DB's.
BigRedBuster
International Man of Mystery
So, basically we know who the starters are other than the other CB.
admo
Heisman Trophy Winner
Yeah, but it's almost certain he will earn one.
Remember, Blackshirts aren't bought. They're rented.
BigRedBuster
International Man of Mystery
Is anyone surprised that Henrich got one? I know I as hearing some good things. But, I wasn't sure he was at this level yet.
Not particularly surprised that Henrich got one but that Kolarevic didn't. Not sure who the first two on the field will be but all indications are that those two and Reimer will have a pretty steady rotation.
ColoradoHusk
Heisman Trophy Winner
I'm a huge Henrich fan, but I was even surprised at him getting one. I just didn't know if he would healthy enough to be the #1 guy at ILB. As Mav has pointed out, Kolarevic will probably get one soon if the rotation is, as expected.
cheekygeek
Starter
I feel for that 4th DB (or 2) because (with no Blackshirt awarded) Frost has just put a big target on THEIR back for Saturday’s game. Expect them to be tested early & often by Illinois.
AND if a safety is helping out to that DB’s side, look for Illinois to try to exploit THAT. Frost just made their offensive game plan a bit simpler. (Unless “It’s a trap!”)
Is this the first pregame-One that Frost & Co. have handed out Blackshirts instead of playing motivational games with them?
AND if a safety is helping out to that DB’s side, look for Illinois to try to exploit THAT. Frost just made their offensive game plan a bit simpler. (Unless “It’s a trap!”)
Is this the first pregame-One that Frost & Co. have handed out Blackshirts instead of playing motivational games with them?
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Toe
All-American
Hasn't actually played a snap for us yet. Might be considered a requirement for Frost/Chin.
BigRedBuster
International Man of Mystery
I think you're over thinking this. Bert doesn't care which of our players have a blackshirt or not.
cheekygeek
Starter
While I am certainly capable of overthinking things, I think you are under-thinking this. When a team hands out Tier One identities to 3 of it's 4 in the Defensive Backfield, just who would YOU target first (and often) if YOU were the offensive coordinator? It is an outward symbol you don't know who deserves a Blackshirt at that position.