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Draymond Green joins Michigan State-U of M FOX Pregame show

Draymond Green had enough free time Saturday morning to join the Big Noon Kickoff pregame show on Fox.

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Draymond Green had enough free time Saturday morning to join the Big Noon Kickoff pregame show on Fox.  He talked about his recruitment from both schools and had playful banters with Michigan alum Charles Woodson.

Green also offered some advice for the Spartans:

“You’re playing for everyone that came before you, and everyone that came after you, it’s much bigger than just this game in particular. You gotta go out there and leave all on the field when we’re playing against those guys from up the street.  It’s nothing better than beating them, you know I hope those guys channel that, that ‘Spartan Energy’, that ‘Spartan Effort’, that ‘Spartan Mentality’ and go out there and do what we Spartans are know to do, which is win.”

Green also talked about MSU’s environment and said ‘I think Michigan State is just a much better place.” when compared against Michigan. He shrugged when Woodson said, “I know you loved it here in Ann Arbor.”

You can watch the full segment in the tweet below.

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Draymond Green joins Michigan State-U of M FOX Pregame show

Draymond Green had enough free time Saturday morning to join the Big Noon Kickoff pregame show on Fox.

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Draymond Green had enough free time Saturday morning to join the Big Noon Kickoff pregame show on Fox.  He talked about his recruitment from both schools and had playful banters with Michigan alum Charles Woodson.

Green also offered some advice for the Spartans:

“You’re playing for everyone that came before you, and everyone that came after you, it’s much bigger than just this game in particular. You gotta go out there and leave all on the field when we’re playing against those guys from up the street.  It’s nothing better than beating them, you know I hope those guys channel that, that ‘Spartan Energy’, that ‘Spartan Effort’, that ‘Spartan Mentality’ and go out there and do what we Spartans are know to do, which is win.”

Green also talked about MSU’s environment and said ‘I think Michigan State is just a much better place.” when compared against Michigan. He shrugged when Woodson said, “I know you loved it here in Ann Arbor.”

You can watch the full segment in the tweet below.

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Who are the leading first-year Pro Football Hall of Fame eligibles?

Peyton Manning and Calvin Johnson lead the first-year eligibles for the Pro Football HOF.

The nominees for the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2021 were released Wednesday. The star-studded, first-year group is headed by locks in quarterback Peyton  Manning, wideout Calvin Johnson, and DB Charles Woodson.

A look at the first-year eligibles:

Quarterback – Peyton Manning

Wide Receivers – Calvin Johnson, Wes Welker, Roddy White

Tight End –Heath Miller

Running Back – Steven Jackson

Offensive Linemen – D’Brickashaw Ferguson (T), Logan Mankins (G)

Defensive Backs – Charles Tillman (CB), Charles Woodson (CB/S)

Defensive Linemen – Jared Allen (DE), Justin Tuck (DE), Kevin Williams (DT)

For the entire list, click here.

Packers wrap up offseason with virtual visit from Charles Woodson

The Packers will head to summer break after a virtual visit from former Packers DB and future Hall of Famer Charles Woodson.

A virtual visit from Charles Woodson helped the Green Bay Packers finish up their offseason.

Coach Matt LaFleur said Wednesday in an interview with Packers.com that his team has “pretty much” wrapped up the offseason program and will use the rest of this week for review. Then, players are “on their own” until the Packers report for training camp, which is scheduled to start on July 28.

Before dismissing everyone for summer break, LaFleur had Woodson –who played seven decorated seasons in Green Bay and was a leader on the Packers’ Super Bowl XLV team – address this year’s team, which is coming off a 13-3 season that ended one game away from the Super Bowl.

“Charles Woodson came in and talked to our guys, it was exceptional,” LaFleur said.

The visit from Woodson helped end an offseason workout program that was held 100 percent virtually due to the coronavirus pandemic. LaFleur said his coaches focused on getting the players in the best possible shape physically while also honing in on the details mentally, a challenging process without in-person coaching or on-field practice but one LaFleur believes his team attacked the right way.

“These guys are pros,” LaFleur said. “I thought our guys did a great job of taking advantage of it… I really think our guys got a lot out of this.”

The Packers are scheduled to report to camp in late July but LaFleur said he’s prepared to be “fluid” and “flexible” as the NFL navigates through the complications of the coronavirus pandemic.

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Take your pick: Which was your favorite Charles Woodson pick-six?

Charles Woodson produced nine interception returns for touchdowns over his decorated career with the Green Bay Packers.

Former Green Bay Packers defensive back Charles Woodson produced nine of his 11 career pick-sixes as a member of the Green and Gold.

The NFL’s Throwback Twitter account recently tweeted out video footage of Woodson’s nine scores with the Packers, providing a fun flashback at all the times Woodson turned an interception into a game-changing score while playing in Green Bay.

Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Here’s Woodson’s log of interception returns for touchdowns while with the Packers:

Date Opponent Quarterback Distance
10/22/2006 Miami Dolphins Joey Harrington 23 yards
11/4/2007 Kansas City Chiefs Damon Huard 46 yards
9/14/2008 Detroit Lions Jon Kitna 41 yards
9/28/2008 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Brian Griese 62 yards
9/20/2009 Cincinnati Bengals Carson Palmer 37 yards
11/26/2009 Detroit Lions Matthew Stafford 38 yards
1/3/2010 Arizona Cardinals Matt Leinart 45 yards
10/3/2010 Detroit Lions Shaun Hill 48 yards
10/2/2011 Denver Broncos Kyle Orton 30 yards

Which was your favorite? Vote below:

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Woodson produced at least one interception return for a score during each of his first six seasons in Green Bay. From 2008-09, Woodson took five interceptions back for touchdowns. He led all defensive players with three defensive scores in 2009.

With 11 total interception returns for touchdowns, Woodson ranks second all-time, trailing only Rod Woodson’s 12.

Over seven seasons in Green Bay, Woodson scored 10 touchdowns, intercepted 38 passes and made four Pro Bowls and two All-Pro teams.

One former Wolverine makes ESPN all-time All-America first-team

Just one Wolverine made the list of 50 players in college football’s history, and it just happens to be the G.O.A.T. on defense.

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There’s All-Americans and then there’s All-Americans. And while Michigan has had 130 different players since 1898 to earn that distinction, with 21 unanimous selections, one stands out above all else.

And ESPN not only sees that, but it recognizes said Wolverine as one of the greatest of all time to ever do it.

Former Michigan cornerback, returner and offensive weapon Charles Woodson remains the only primarily defensive player to ever win the Heisman Trophy — a feat he accomplished 22 years ago in 1997. As ESPN continues to celebrate the 150th season of college football, it put together an all-time All-America team, and naturally, Woodson was the sole Wolverine to make that first-team.

CB Charles Woodson, Michigan (1995-97)
Interceptions: 18 | Tackles: 162 | Total TDs: 6
The Wolverines’ 20-14 victory over rival Ohio State encapsulated Woodson’s Heisman Trophy-winning campaign in 1997. He set up Michigan’s only offensive touchdown with a 37-yard catch in the first quarter, scored on a 78-yard punt return in the second, and intercepted a pass in the end zone in the third. Woodson’s versatility and big-play ability allowed him to become the first primarily defensive player to win the Heisman since the sport moved to a two-platoon system in the early 1960s. As a junior, Woodson had eight interceptions with 43 tackles, while catching 11 passes for 231 yards with one score. A two-time All-American, he won the Heisman, Walter Camp Award, Bronko Nagurski Trophy, Chuck Bednarik Award and Jim Thorpe Award in 1997. Most importantly, he helped the Wolverines win their first national title since 1948.

The ‘worldwide leader’ put together two teams, meaning 50 players total. No other former Wolverines made the list, meaning there are some notable omissions. Particularly former Heisman winners Tom Harmon and Desmond Howard. But given the brevity of the list, the fact that Woodson made it on is certainly notable.

Charles Woodson on Michigan closing the gap with Ohio State: “We’ll make it up. We’ll be fine.”

Michigan legend Charles Woodson told TMZ Sports that the Wolverines will close the gap on Ohio State and be fine.

Every once and awhile we get a sound bite from former Michigan player Charles Woodson. To be fair, he’s usually pretty sensible when it comes to his analysis after games and isn’t afraid to hold the Wolverine program accountable for the play on the field.

Other times though when he’s not feeling deflated after watching arch rival Ohio State dismantle his alma-mater again, Woodson can put on the pom-poms and say things with emotion. Of course, you wouldn’t expect anything else from the former Michigan legend, just like you wouldn’t expect anything different from a former Ohio State great when it comes to cheering and believing in his team.

After another defeat at the hands of the Buckeyes, much has been discussed about the gap in talent between Ohio State and Michigan. TMZ Sports caught up with Woodson and asked him the same thing. Will the Wolverines ever close the gap on OSU.

“Yeah, we’ll make it up,” said Woodson. “We’ll be fine.”

He was then asked if Jim Harbaugh should be there for another year, and if the job were ever to come open if he’d be interested.

“Well he’s (Harbaugh) there as long as I know, so we’re going to work with that,” the former Heisman winner said … “I can’t coach. I can play. I can’t coach, I play.”

But perhaps more fitting than anything was a loud O-H cheer as Woodson turned away and continued to walk on away from the questions from TMZ Sports.

Former Michigan star Charles Woodson agrees Ohio State wants rivalry more

Charles Woodson has some words for the Michigan program after it got beat down by Ohio State once again.

Ohio State administered another public flogging of arch rival Michigan. After a year of so-called culture changes, defensive adjustments, and likely holy water and fasting, nothing really changed. The Buckeyes blew the doors off a Wolverine program once again, this time even worse than the 62-39 embarrassment of last year.

Hard questions must be asked, but solutions are hard to find.

One thing appears to be evident though. Ohio State just wants it more, and it The Game is a way of life, not just something you really want when late November rolls around.

Former Michigan defensive back and Heisman winner Charles Woodson had an honest and sobering assessment after the game. After watching his former team get rolled over once again, he agreed that the rivalry just means more to Ohio State.

When talking and responding to former Ohio State head coach Urban Meyer on FOX’s Big Noon Kickoff postgame show, Woodson admitted that the Buckeyes were the better team, and that Michigan has to get back to making it a way of life like Ohio State does.

You can watch Woodson’s comments below thanks to the video posted to the official Twitter feed of FOX College Football.

You have to appreciate the honest assessment from Woodson. He may bleed Maize and Blue, but he knows the reality of where things stand, and isn’t afraid to call out the Michigan staff and players.

Michigan legend Charles Woodson on if Chase Young can win the Heisman

“He absolutely has a shot,” Charles Woodson said about Chase Young’s Heisman campaign.

Former Michigan cornerback Charles Woodson is the only defensive player to win the Heisman Trophy, but on the morning of the Ohio State-Michigan game Saturday, he explained why he thinks Buckeyes defensive end Chase Young could become the second.

Young is undeniably one of the best players in college football this season. He’s powerful, dominant and fast, all of which should make quarterbacks terrified, and he’s been in the Heisman conversation for weeks.

He leads the nation with 16.5 sacks, three of which came last weekend in Ohio State’s win over Penn State, and could finish the season with 20, which ESPN’s Kirk Herbstreit said would be “unheard of.” He also has 38 total tackles, 27 solo, and seven forced fumbles.

“I think he absolutely has a shot [to win the Heisman], and I think this thing was set up for him weeks ago when people started claiming he was the best player in the country, hands down,” Woodson, a FOX Sports analyst who won the trophy as a Michigan junior in 1997, said.

But the NCAA suspended Young for two games this season, the Buckeyes’ wins over Maryland and Rutgers, for accepting a small loan, which he repaid, reportedly so his girlfriend could travel to Pasadena to see Ohio State play in the Rose Bowl last year.

Woodson explained he isn’t entirely sure how the suspension could impact his Heisman campaign. He continued:

“When he got suspended though, I think that kind of derailed it a little bit. I think in the eyes of some voters, that will take away from him a little bit. But you think about those two games that he missed: Maryland, Rutgers.

“Look, he had three sacks last week against Penn State. We can almost safely assume that he would have had another three or four sacks a game against those particular teams, and then he would have had Penn State left and Michigan again at the end of the season.”

Suspension aside, Young’s Heisman competition is steep with LSU quarterback Joe Burrow, Oklahoma quarterback Jalen Hurts and Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa in the mix, but he’s also up against two players on his own team in quarterback Justin Fields and running back J.K. Dobbins.

But whether or not he wins, it’s hard to deny that Young is very worthy of being a Heisman finalist this year.

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Ohio State vs. Michigan Enemy Territory preview. Get to know the Wolverines

Ohio State is preparing for its final regular-season game against Michigan. Here’s everything you need to know about That Team Up North.

Before every game, we provide a preview of Ohio State football’s opponent for the upcoming week. It’s a twelve game slate to the regular season, so there’s plenty to talk about, and plenty of opponents to get up to speed on.

Of course, some you’ll know better than others. And this week it’s a team we all know very well — Michigan.

So, if you want to impress your friends while watching the game, we’ve got your cheat code right here. We do the research, you drop nuggets. You win on Saturdays. It’s as simple as that.

Ohio State’s twelfth game of the year is against a That Team Up North, a team that looked severely overrated at the beginning of the year, but that looks to have steered the sinking ship back out into open waters and is playing its best football of the year.

Here’s all you need to know about Michigan.

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