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Intangibles are the tough part - I don't know Michigan football well enough to judge that aspect of a player's performance.
Alright will do. For the record, LJB liked the idea, and it would be a BP sanctioned 10,000 word post! Think of the wall of text glory! :biggrin: I figure we can get Woof and the 'Braska fans to do a review, can do PSU ourselves, and hopefully can find a few more (wish methomps were still around for SC).
No offense, but that strikes me as - I don't know - not the wisest choice. Catch me in a year or so on that. And thanks for the idea.
Manningham has almost identical stats to Santonio Holmes - in three seasons, Holmes had 140 receptions for 2,295 yards, a 16.4 average, and 25 touchdowns, while Manningham had 137 receptions for 2,310 yards, a 16.9 average, and 27 touchdowns. I gave Holmes a 4.5* rating, but Holmes also added 810 return yards, while Manningham had none. Holmes also compared more favorably to Ohio State's all-time best receivers (Carter, Boston, Jenkins) than Manningham does to Michigan's top receiver, Braylon Edwards (252 receptions, 3,541 yards, 14.1 average, 39 touchdowns). I'd probably go with 4.0* for Manningham.

I hope that that helps. The real struggle will be with the many players who will grade out at 2.5* to 3.5*, and how to differentiate among them.
Hart is the all-time leading rusher at Michigan (1,015 carries, 5,040 yards, 5,0 average, 41 touchdowns), and while he is not Archie Griffin, he is still the gold standard at Michigan and should be 5.0*.

Henne is the all-time leading passer at Michigan (828 completions in 1,387 attempts (.597) for 9,715 yards. 87 touchdowns, 37 interceptions). His stats blow away anybody from Ohio State, and he should be a 5.0*.

Graham is second all-time for Michigan in TFL's (55.5), sacks (29.5). and forced fumbles. He was a first team All American in 2009. I would give him at least 4.5* based on the numbers alone - a judgment call on whether he deserves 5.0* (I don't have a great knowledge of Michigan football, so I can't really compare him to past greats like Mark Messner or even more modern players like LaMarr Woodley).
Denard and Pryor have almost identical stats through three seasons - Pryor had 8,360 total yards and 76 total touchdowns, Denard has 8,260 total yards and 75 total touchdowns. Pryor leads in completion percentage (.609 to .583) and has few interceptions (26 to 30), Denard leads in yards per carry (5.9 to 5.0). Pryor has a much better winning percentage as a starter (.886 to .692). Pryor was a big game player (3-0 in The Game, 2-0 in BCS bowls), I'm not so sure about Denard. Pryor was 5.0* before being docked for off-the-field issues, so Denard should be 5.0* as well, unless you want to deduct a half star for his relatively low winning percentage.
We are moving on to a new set of picks so get yours in when you are ready. Looks like the other commissioners moved on and skipped your pick, though no one made a pick yet.
See my profile for phins picks. Edit, nvm just saw below

Also your last msg below was posted on your page not his :wink:
I'm just trying to stengthen your position on the issue.

I wonder what an algae truck even looks like.
No problem. Haven't been up much on BP over the last day and change. Busy with work and clinicals.

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