The Victors Reborn // A Michigan Wolverines Dynasty (NCAA 14)

[DavidTheGreat20]

Despite the fact that college football won't begin for two months, at this point in the year I'm all hyped for the CFB Season. Spring practices and games are happening, recruits are signing with college teams, and most importantly, the nation's best college players are selected in the annual NFL Draft.

The Michigan Wolverines were a trainwreck during the 2014 season, with all the ridicule and controversy after a dismal 5-7 season. My job is to reverse the tide, before it all happened. Due to this, I will create my own head coach, replacing former head coach Brady Hoke. Without further ado, let's get the ball rolling!

Dynasty Settings

System: PlayStation 3
Roster: 2014-2015 Roster for NCAA 14 (PS3) by RandallB21
Sliders:50(ish) Threshold-based Slider Set for NCAA 14
Difficulty: Heisman

Slider set as of 12/19/2015

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2014:

Jake Ryan, MLB - Bednarik Award, Linebacker of the Year, Bronko Nagurski Trophy

Ryan Glasgow, DT - Rotary Lombardi Award

Jabrill Peppers, CB - Returner of the Year

2011:

David Molk, C - Rimington Trophy

2006:

LaMarr Woodley, OLB - Lombardi/Rotary Award, Ted Hendricks Award

2004:

Braylon Edwards, WR - Fred Biletnikoff Award

David Baas, C - Rimington Trophy

HEISMAN MEMORIAL TROPHY AWARD WINNERS:

Charles Woodson (1997)

Desmond Howard (1991)

Tom Harmon (1940)

[DavidTheGreat20]

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2014:
Prestige: ******
Preseason Ranking: 45
Final Ranking: 9
Bowl Game: Texas A&M 9, Michigan 49 (TaxSlayer Gator Bowl)
Award Winners: Jake Ryan (Bednarik, LB of the Year, Nagurski), Ryan Glasgow (Lombardi), Jabrill Peppers (Returner of the Year)

Summary:
With low expectations coming into the season, new head coach Darien Landry provided a much-needed winning atmosphere back into Ann Arbor. After winning against FCS Southeast in a big blowout, Michigan jumped back into the national stage by upsetting #8 Notre Dame on Devin Gardner's heroics. After some more convincing wins, Michigan vaulted up the polls all the way up to #6. However, their contention hopes were flattened when Minnesota upsetted Michigan in overtime, 41-38. The Wolverines soon went on a rampage, winning 4 games in a row, including a huge upset over #7 Michigan State to bring Paul Bunyan back to A2. After a close loss to Rutgers and a beatdown on #24 Northwestern, Michigan lost to Ohio State in an embarrassing showing. Closing out the season strong, Michigan was able to blow out Kenny Hill and Texas A&M, 49-9.

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All-Time Bowl Record: 21-23

2015 TaxSlayer Gator Bowl: Michigan 49, Texas A&M 9 (W)

2013 Buffalo Wild Wings Bowl: Michigan 14, Kansas State 31 (L)

2013 Outback Bowl: Michigan 28, South Carolina 33 (L)

2012 Sugar Bowl: Michigan 23, Virginia Tech 20 OT (W)

2011 Gator Bowl: Michigan 14, Mississippi State 52 (L)

[DavidTheGreat20]

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vs. Ohio State: 58-46-6

last meeting (2014): Michigan 6, Ohio State 26

vs. Michigan State: 69-33-5

last meeting (2013): Michigan 20, Michigan State 17

vs. Notre Dame: 25-16-1 (Discontinued as of 2014)

last meeting (2014): Michigan 44, Notre Dame 41

vs. Minnesota: 73-25-3

last meeting (2014): Michigan 38, Minnesota 41 (OT)

[DavidTheGreat20]

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Michigan Wolverines Class of 2015 Recruiting - 2014
NAME	POS	CLASS	HOMETOWN	HT	WT	CALIBER
Terrell Pollard	HB	HS	Newberry, SC	6'1	217
Jeremy Tucker	ATH	HS	Philadelphia, PA	6'3"	238
Eddie Scott	QB	HS	Brownwood, TX	6'4"	227
Brandon Wimbush	ATH	HS	Hackensack, NJ	6'2"	216
Junior Rodgers	DE	HS	Collinsville, VA	6'4"	245
Justin Brown	S	HS	St. Charles, MO	6'1"	207
Anthony Wilson	T	HS	Evergreen Park, IL	6'8"	269
Juwan Johnson	WR	HS	Glassboro, NJ	6'4"	213
Brian Cole II	ATH	HS	Saginaw, MI	6'2"	200
Kevin Reed	T	HS	Tecumseh, OK	6'3"	290
Carl Henry	S	HS	East Detroit, MI	6'3	195
Chris Wilson	CB	HS	Prattville, AL	5'10"	200
Jed Carpenter	G	HS	Muskegon Hts, MI	6'4"	295
Brian Doyle	C	HS	Austintown, OH	6'1"	292
DaRon Tucker	K	HS	Homer, LA	5'9"	184
Andrew Jolly	G	HS	Potomac, MD	6'4"	318
Chuck Johnson	CB	HS	Sunnyvale, CA	6'0"	176
Joe Schneider	DE	HS	Live Oak, TX	6'2"	252
Jamie Sykes	ATH	HS	Groveton, VA	6'3"	198
Chris Rollins	T	HS	Alma, MI	6'5"	264
Ed Alston	OLB	HS	E Los Angeles, CA	6'3"	222
Antoine Robinson	CB	HS	Gainesville, FL	6'1"	185
Rob Heath	TE	HS	Beavercreek, OH	6'1"	234
James Flynn	P	HS	Juneau, AK	6'0"	190
Fred Jackson	OLB	HS	Lakewood, NJ	6'2"	222

Michigan Wolverines Class of 2014 Recruiting - 2014
NAME	POS	CLASS	HOMETOWN	HT	WT	CALIBER
Jabrill Peppers	ATH	HS	Paramus, NJ	6'0	205
Drake Harris	WR	HS	Grand Rapids, MI	6'4	180
Bryan Mone	DT	HS	Salt Lake City, UT	6'4	338
Mason Cole	OT	HS	Tarpon Springs, FL	6'4	285
Michael Ferns	ILB	HS	Saint Clairsville, OH	6'3	238
Lawrence Marshall	WDE	HS	Southfield, MI	6'4	250
Chase Winovich	OLB	HS	Clairton, PA	6'3	225
Freddy Canteen	WR	HS	Elkton, MD	6'1	175
Ian Bunting	TE	HS	Hinsdale, IL	6'7	230
Juwann Bushell-Beatty	OT	HS	Paramus, NJ	6'7	318
Wilton Speight	PRO	HS	Richmond, VA	6'6	220
Maurice Ways	WR	HS	Franklin, MI	6'4	195
Noah Furbush	OLB	HS	Kenton, OH	6'4	240
Brandon Watson	CB	HS	Elkton, MD	6'0	185
Jared Wangler	S	HS	Warren, MI	6'2	226
Brady Pallante	DT	HS	Naples, FL	6'1	280

[DavidTheGreat20]

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2014:

Spoiler

OFFENSE







DEFENSE







SPECIAL TEAMS

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Landry hired as Michigan head coach; A new era of Michigan Football?

Ann Arbor, MI - Is this the start of a new era of Wolverines football?

In a surprising move, Michigan has fired head coach Brady Hoke after three successful seasons in which Michigan has gone to the Sugar Bowl in 2011, the Outback Bowl in 2012, and the Buffalo Wild Wings Bowl in 2013.

His replacement? A former Michigan alum by the name of Darien Landry.

I know what you're thinking. Who is this guy? Well, I'll give you a backstory.

Landry is a former football player who had huge aspirations. A former five-star recruit, Landry had decided to come to Michigan as a quarterback at the end of the Lloyd Carr regime. However, that dream fizzled when during fall practice in his sophomore year, when he suffered a serious injury and was forced to sign a medical scholarship to end his football career.

After graduating from the University of Michigan, he worked as a graduate assistant head coach under Rich Rodriguez. After the Rodriguez era failed miserably, he found a job as part of the UCLA staff in 2011. Soon after, he joined the Florida State coaching staff, and won a championship with the team in 2013.

What made him a good candidate is his leadership and attitude, not to mention he's also a Michigan Man. With a winner's mentality and the guidance of prestigious coaches, he has the potential to be a great coach for the Wolverines.

Here is what two former players had to say about him:

"I like the fact that he has a fun-loving attitude, and what makes him better is that he demands respect from his peers. He makes everyone better around him, and he's a good time." - Mike Hart, former Michigan RB (2004-2007)

"I got a chance to speak with him, and he's a great person to be around. He had a bright future that was cut short, but that's old news. As a coach, I wish him the best of luck." - Jim Harbaugh, current coach of the San Francisco 49ers

Time will tell if Darien Landry's name will be seen in Coach of the Year ballots, but be on the lookout if he brings Michigan to the promised land as early as this year.

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[DavidTheGreat20]

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Here are a couple of quick facts and house rules about this dynasty, which will come along slowly:

- Coach Mode - Since I will be using the head coach, I will be calling the plays from the sidelines and let my players do their thing to authenticate the coach experience. The plays I call has a say in possible outcomes, and too many times I have been too good on Heisman difficulty.

- Recruiting Restrictions - This will be somewhat of a challenge, as I like signing classes of 25 every year. Here are the restrictions, limited due to Michigan being a 6-star prestige:

-Leaving Seniors +2: A common house rule, I look at how many seniors are leaving and add two more to my recruiting board. Not only is that going to eliminate oversigning, it adds a fallback plan in case someone decides to transfer.

-Walk-ons: If I happen to have walk-ons, I will determine if they will be cut or not depending on their system fit or overall rating.

-Scouting: The only time I will scout players is after a recruit signs to the program. With scouting, it's easy to find gems and go after them. With this, there's added excitement of when I get to see their true ratings.

-Interest: I can only target players that have me in their Top 10. If there is no definite interest, then I will not go after them. This is limited to only three players with me outside their top 10.

-Pipelines: Michigan has been known for having pipelines in Michigan (obviously), Ohio, California, Florida, and Texas. I will probably restrict recruiting to these areas.

-Canadians: Because Michigan is very close to Canada, I will recruit one Canadian every year. Canada's bound to have a diamond in the rough, right?

- Brand New System - Michigan has been known for traditionally having a pro-style offense and a 4-3 defense. However, in this dynasty, I will be going through my ups and downs of a power spread offense, similar to what Ohio State (ugh, but yes) runs. Many Michigan fans are disgusted by hearing about what Rich Rodriguez had done with the spread offense at Michigan, but this playbook is not gimmicky.

On the defensive side of the ball, I will run a 4-3 multiple defense based off Florida and its use of an edge rusher (Dante Fowler).

Alright, I believe that's all I have for now.

And in case you didn't know, you are now free to post!

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Recruiting Board

Michigan Wolverines Recruiting - 2015
NAME	POS	CLASS	HOMETOWN	HT	WT	CALIBER
Kevin Pittman	#1 CB	HS	Lakeside, CA	6'1	192
Terrell Pollard	#3 HB	HS	Newberry, SC	6'1	217
Derrick Goolsby	#7 ATH	HS	Pittston, PA	6'3	185
Ed Turner	#3 WR	HS	Seneca, SC	6'3	218
Jeff Lemon	#8 ATH	HS	Elizabeth, NJ	6'5	219
Hunter Wood	#2 CB	HS	Oceanside, CA	6'2	187
Austin Simon	#30 WR	HS	San Bernadino, CA	6'1	200
Anthony Wilson	#5 T	HS	Evergreen Park, IL	6'8	269
Eddie Scott	#4 DUAL	HS	Brownwood, TX	6'4	227
Justin Brown	#3 SS	HS	St. Charles, MO	6'1	207
Marcus Yancey	#14 OLB	HS	Palm Bay, FL	6'3	234
Kevin Reed	#3 T	HS	Tecumseh, OK	6'3	290
Lawrence Johnson	#54 WR	HS	Atlanta, GA	6'0	186
Joe Schneider	#23 DE	HS	Live Oak, TX	6'2	252
Justin Bell	#177 WR	HS	Oakland Park, FL	6'3	193
DaRon Tucker	#1 K	HS	Homer, LA	5'9	184
Edmond Lee	#59 DUAL	HS	Huntington Beach, CA	6'3	209
Willie Richard	#168 WR	HS	Wixom, MI	5'11	174
Ed Alston	#100 OLB	HS	East Los Angeles, CA	6'3	222
James Griffin	#22 P	HS	Hillsdale, MI	5'11	212

Top Target Profile – Eddie Scott
	Eddie Scott | QB Brownwood Lions, High School Senior, Brownwood, TX
	Height: 6'4"	Caliber:
	Weight: 227	Considering: Ohio St, Oklahoma
	Position Rank: 4	Overall Rank: 203
	EVENT 40 YD BENCH SQUAT SPARQ High School Workout 4.49 290 330 57
Scouting Report Born and raised in a city that produced athletes Graham Harrell, Shelby Miller, and Kenny Vaccaro, Eddie Scott is a very talented prospect. Not recruited by Brady Hoke during his tenure, new coach Darien Landry has Scott as his #1 target. With NFL size at 6'4" and 227 pounds, Scott looks the part of a pocket quarterback. Combine that with lethal athleticism and a cannon arm, he is the complete package and a perfect fit in Michigan's multiple offense. His accuracy has been questioned, however, and his decision-making is inconsistent. As a dual-threat quarterback, expect him to find an offense that will utilize his gifted talents.

High Priority Target Profile – Ed Turner
	Ed Turner | WR Seneca Bobcats, High School Senior, Seneca, SC
	Height: 6'3"	Caliber:
	Weight: 218	Considered: Florida, Georgia
	Position Rank: 3	Overall Rank: ?
	EVENT 40 YD BENCH SQUAT SPARQ High School Workout 4.55 300 235 115
Scouting Report SCOUTING REPORT COMING SOON

[Cheese2121]

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Looks good so far! I will definitely be following along with this. My parents actually live in Ann Arbor. My dad is a department chair at Michigan. Go Blue!

[OliDegu2008]

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Let's go UofM!

[DavidTheGreat20]

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It took nearly a month, but I am confirming this will get going! Stay tuned!

[DavidTheGreat20]

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I refreshed the first page designs, and I'm all ready to go!

Before the season starts, however, I will have some headlines coming up tomorrow. B1G changes are being made!