Former U of M QB Devin Gardner On Why Michigan Isn’t at OSU's Level

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[@nachoburrito4577]

Im a buckeye fan and think Devin Gardner was and is a class act , wish him the best

[@erickcartman8758]

Same

[@chadneumann2772]

Was a victim of changes in position and systems and coaching staffs. Was never afforded the opportunity to have continuity with the coaching staff and the system they were running.

[@erickcartman8758]

@@chadneumann2772 true story

[@midohiobuckeyeaorwarrior9743]

Me too. When JT got leveled by a UM player and broke his leg...remember who came over to check on his condition?

[@nachoburrito4577]

@@midohiobuckeyeaorwarrior9743 i will always remember his sportsmanship and competitive nature , but he showed class in every situation life throws at him

[@Superduperreverb]

Why isn’t he in a booth calling college games every Saturday? He’s a natural.

[@jaysonp9426]

He says "right" too much

[@gsl649]

@@jaysonp9426 shut up

[@jaysonp9426]

@@gsl649 lol...

[@Mr6843dj]

He is he's on fs1.

[@lewisgriffin9684]

Well I think he's answer the question for you in the interview he's working with kids coaching he probably don't want to do that

[@jimbeaux89]

As a lifelong 32 year Buckeye fan, I’ve got a lot of respect for Gardner. That dude was dangerous

[@jeffclark7888]

Dangerous at what?

[@dtucke17]

@@jeffclark7888 You mad bro?

[@kkfn]

As a Michigan fan, he just sucked

[@insaned4666]

Dangerous of losing 30 yards on a single play by running backwards trying to avoid sacks maybe …

[@markwilson7487]

Lol that dude was garbage.

[@laroiceturner9059]

Devin does an amazing interview.

[@Yagerbomb2121]

Damn....what maybe could've been if focused on defense a little when Rich Rod was here

[@Theplaymaker1271]

Damn I never realized Devin Gardner was so eloquent. They should get him on the air

[@63IRISH63]

How fun would it be to pair him with Gus Johnson?

[@hollow3d]

@@63IRISH63 yes 100% yes

[@DanielA-wb3zy]

Devin was a man among boys his first several starts. The program ruined what would have been a spectacular career.

[@aroujohnson8507]

They have ruined many great prospects

[@lyleknight9012]

They just need a couple more transfer guys 🤬🤦‍♂️

[@grh7399]

WOW, This guy is impressive and very talented. How he is not on TV is mystifying, he is on another level. Honest and tells it like it is. C'mon LIONS!

[@brotherLee340]

He working his way up the chain. He definitely has a future in Tv. His time is coming

[@jdhjimbo]

I would like success for him but do not jinx him with the Lions curse - where all careers come die! Worst franchise in pro sports!

[@jasonkyle7496]

I was at the 2014 OSU vs MICH game where JT Barrett broke his ankle. Devin Gardner showed that he was a class act and the entire OSU stadium noticed it.

[@schuggy4408]

Spartan here, agreeing with the Buckeye below me... Devin is an outstanding young man. I hope he's successful in whatever endeavor he goes after. Inkster!

[@DonRamiro1]

I'm a Spartan but I have great love and respect for Devin Gardner. Good dude. HUGE heart.

[@mroberts566]

I have to vent a little bit. I love Devin Gardner, but his memory of Rich Rod is fuzzy. Rich Rod paid zero attention to his defenses, so opponents would score on us in like 30 seconds, so we would get the ball back quickly. Our offense was always pretty good under Rich Rod, so we’d sometimes have a decent drive to score. That would happen 20 times a game, so of course we’d rack up the yards, even with an offense that was good at best. Then we’d lose 48-45. Every single game, Rich Rod would call that nonsense middle-school play where the center snaps the ball but the rest of the offensive linemen just stand still & pretend that the ball got snapped accidentally. This is supposed to trick defenses, and maybe it worked once at West Virginia and it was like a great thing that one time. But this is the Big 10. It didn’t work here the 1st time, and it still didn’t work the 15th time. Every single time, our QB would get mauled by 3 defensive linemen and 2 linebackers. Speaking of stupid plays every game, Rich Rod told his center that if it looked like a defensive linemen jumped offside, go ahead and snap the ball and hope for a flag. Well, every Saturday, the center would snap the ball when the QB wasn’t looking and it would bounce off his chest, but no flag. If we were lucky, we’d lose 5 yards. If we were unlucky, we’d lose the ball. Rich Rod wasn’t booted for not being a Michigan Man. He was booted for being a terrible football coach.

[@DayVid-il6mv]

Devin Gardner was a heckuva player! And after hearing him here, it’s pretty obvious he’s an all-around great dude.

[@jdhjimbo]

The coaching failure was to put Denard at QB. He was an athlete, but should have used as a flanker, optional runner, Wildcat, etc. He was not a good thrower - especially on long passes. The defense started to slide some in the Carr Era, but fell off the cliff under RR. Yes, RR had some offensive capabilities, but he purposely tried to irritate the athletic administration and fans. If he had stayed, he would have dinked a UM secretary, just as he did in AZ, when he went to Tucson. I will never forget that horrid 3OT, 67-65 game vs crappy Illinois. That is when the Maize & Blue Nation knew he had to go. Then, he gave up 59 to MSSU in the Gator Bowl. RR was not the right fit for Michigan, and it had nothing to do with him not going to the school. Bo came from Miami (OH). The coach that replaces Harbaugh will NOT be a "Michigan man". Hopefully, it will be Matt Campbell next year. Bill Martin (AD) really dropped the ball by not having a coach lined up to replace Carr, as everyone knew he was retiring after Hart & Henne graduated. We could have had Les Miles lined up - and avoided all the pain of the 7 years after Carr. Harbaugh was good in 2015-16, but just lost his fire in 2017, despite making $7 million+/year! He needs to go!

[@lekalaxz-a-million4548]

Bullshit! Go BUCKS!

[@jdhjimbo]

@@lekalaxz-a-million4548That all you got?

[@bigcoop3717]

@@jdhjimbo In the black community 99% of us have that athletic gene plain and simple we can do it all we're not one dimensional, please quit with calling black qbs "wildcat QBS/running backs" disrespecting them, Denard Robinson was the best thing to ever happen to Michigan, nobody was watching Michigan like that before him they Were watching Ohio state. Michigan could have had that again with Joe milton but yall to quick to ditch the black man and then when the white qbs lose and the offense gets boring, yall blame his black teammates

[@jdhjimbo]

@@bigcoop3717 I was not disrespecting any black QB, but Denard was not a good passer. When he got to the pros, he was switched, so obviously those scouts saw it too. Devin is also black, so not sure why you felt I was disrespecting black QBs. Milton looked fine in Week 1, but did not impress me after that. Had nothing to do with race. Patrick Machines is the best QB in the NFL, and he is bi-racial. Stop trying to make any praise or criticism about race.

[@Airplane_Willy]

Wow, as a fan that bleeds scarlet and grey, I love this guy. Very passionate and intelligent. Damn. He's inspiring.

[@TheRealMasonYoung]

Been a Buckeye fan for years and without question Devin Gardner is my favorite UM player of all time. Watching his class when JT went down cemented his legacy in my book. Great player and great class.

[@tomdelong808]

I’m a Michigan fan and Brian Hartline is my favorite Buckeye

[@TheRealMasonYoung]

@@tomdelong808 He's transformed from a great player and person to a great coach. His recruiting is a lot of the reason Ohio State has been where they have been the past few years. Thank God Zach Smith is gone so Hartline can have full control over the WR room.

[@t6v5c2]

As a Buckeye fan, if someone held a gun to my head and insisted I pick a favorite Wolverine player, i.e. the one UM player I disliked the least, it’s either John Kolesar or Jamie Morris. There I said it 😞 😯

[@andygygi5135]

Mines Denard Robinson. Dude was electric.

[@daltonjanicki8903]

I’m a Brady fan so he’s my favorite but devins definitely my second favorite been a buckeye since birth

[@oldcougar65]

Devin Gardner sure can talk good. Never heard of him, but he should be calling games on my TV.

[@122smh]

Crazy part is, he does call games for Fox I believe but only local not regional or national televised games

[@charles77314]

@@122smh you would be correct.

[@cody6009]

How could u not hear about who this guy was and how he played at Michigan, dude was dangerous when he played

[@oldcougar65]

@@cody6009 Sorry, when I watch the Big10 it is to see Penn State to the exclusion of all those other teams. Still wish he were calling my games. He's that good.

[@davidcain4683]

Somebody finally addressed the relationship between QB play and play on defense!!

[@CoachMT4000]

That was a great point

[@bighouse1695]

Always thought Devin Gardner was a great leader and loved that he always ended an interview with “Go Blue!” and meant it. It should have ended much better for him at Michigan and it wasn’t his fault.

[@ashton1440]

Fax I have respect for him as a Buckeyes and Spartans fan( besides the go blue lol)

[@jamesfox5105]

Buckeye and Spartans?You're a fraud.

[@andygygi5135]

@@ashton1440 you can’t be a fan of rivals …

[@mortarlerroux3375]

@@ashton1440 sounds like you’re a msu fan but couldn’t help yourself from bandwagoning with the bucks

[@gsl649]

@@andygygi5135 its just a game

[@buckeyetater7540]

I am a life long since before Archie Griffin Buckeye fan guy and I can honestly say that Devin Gardenee is my all time favorite U of M. Player ever. I was at the game in Columbus when J. T. Barrett broke his leg. Devin came over to check on him.

[@michaelrockow5461]

Spot on about Rich Rod. A better defense is all they needed. And 1-2 more years...

[@lloydkline1518]

Jim Harbaugh recuits better than rich Rodriguez;; plus alumni is on Jim Harbaugh side; rich Rodriguez; Brady hoke; Jim Harbaugh;,, all have different faults

[@sahaynam6470]

@@lloydkline1518 Does he recruit better though? The 2011 team had better results than any Harbaugh team (RR’s only senior class)

[@lloydkline1518]

@@sahaynam6470 Jim Harbaugh can recuit everything except a quarterback other than j.j Mccarthy 5 star ;4 star Brandon Peter;; John okorn! Both failures ;; depend your opinion of Shea Patterson;; Indiana football coach Tom Allen does not beat Jim Harbaugh with recuiting;;; it talent evaluation & x&0; Mel tucker/ Michigan state football 2020;;Jim Harbaugh vs Mel tucker/ Michigan state;;;0/1 ; nico Collins didn't play;;; give Jim Harbaugh an excuse plus keeping football players;; offensive linemen transfer starter to Indiana football ;; it hurts alot

[@lloydkline1518]

@@sahaynam6470 those guys didn't outrecuit Jim Harbaugh;; some football games Jim Harbaugh out coach against Ohio state football coach urban Meijer ; mark Antonio fake punt game etc etc

[@tylers9888]

The defenses were awful. How he allowed a 3-3-5 defense to be run is reason enough to be fired.

[@cdjhyoung]

This is a great interview. I want to give Baligian and Bell credit for staying quiet for the most part and letting Devin Gardner's stories roll. Good insights, great sense of humor. Even this life long Spartan is impressed.

[@ProPlayer-gg5uu]

I love hearing about actual game situations. Not hearing plays but getting the job done. Fascinating stuff gentlemen!

[@waltsears]

He’s right. I remember games in which Gardner was hit so much I hurt for him. Other posters are right…he’s a class act. Go Bucks!

[@davevandebunte2949]

Devin Gardner might be the most entertaining athlete I have ever heard do an interview. That was great.

[@buckeyeblack]

Dev was a hell of a competitor. He gave us hell each year. He needs to be on tv

[@phillipcotton833]

Wow....he's MADE for TV, or talk radio. I think he could excel at either.

[@hornetguy9063]

@@phillipcotton833 Yeah he's clearly possessing a lot more brain than the knuckleheads who pass as "analysts" on ESPN.

[@phillipcotton833]

TRUTH!!!

[@lukea2902]

@@hornetguy9063 ESPN are just SEC cocksuckers

[@Espiel78]

As an Ohio State fan, I must say that I've watched this three times and Devin Gardner is completely spot on as well as entertaining. Let's see more of this man.

[@MrGoBlue3333]

I was in the end zone vs osu when they won 42-41... had Devin had the use of his foot he would have won that OT game! He is a beast and I will always be grateful for what he gave to UM! #GOBLUE 〽️🏈

[@jerryantaya1266]

Love Devin Gardner. I was so excited for him to take over Michigan's offense. Extremely talented. Unfortunately they gave him a zero percent chance to win big and developing to what he could have been. For real more excited for him than any upcoming Michigan QB since Drew Henson or any since. You were a beast my friend.

[@gmoney9992]

I'm a life-long Ohio State fan, but big props to Devin Gardner! Great story teller!

[@kingjehukhan8541]

He is spot on concerning his analysis of Rich Rod., a highly underrated coach...

[@RequiemForABuckeye]

No he's not or he'd still be coaching

[@shykeerawls3205]

Rich Rod is my guy

[@loydkline4686]

Rich rod great offensive mind coach, think jim harbaugh offer a offensive coorinator once he didn't take it

[@markymac9131]

Love this, Devin is still one of my favorite Michigan players of all time.

[@markwilson7487]

Why? This guy was terrible...

[@markymac9131]

@@markwilson7487 terrible??? When he was sitting behind Denard, he switched to WR and was leading the team in receiving yards before Denard got hurt. In his only healthy year as the starting QB he threw for almost 3,000 and over 20 TDS. All while playing behind some of the worst offensive lines in Michigan history.

[@kaliflandkalifland8000]

@@markymac9131 talk to em

[@susankane9296]

Gardner was 200% effort in those games. Mad respect for that guy...

[@DoubleStudentLoans]

MSU fan who loves Devin. Glad to see even if he didn’t make it NFL, he still has a career in broadcasting. Also a girl from my HS used to bang him (I’m sure he had multiple lol) and she actually said he was really chill and pretty respectful. Good man!

[@Zapp__Brannigan]

Not a Michigan fan but wow. This guy is hilarious and very charismatic, in addition to being a freakishly good athlete. Not surprised he was such a good leader for the Wolverines. They were lucky to have him.

[@TheRealMacAndCheese]

I'm so thankful that Gardner has the stones to say this stuff. Michigan relies way too heavily on its history and refuses to modernize. They could have been something truly special with Gardner and Robinson. Both class acts but especially when Gardner knelt down next to JT Barrett during that one game. That's what the sport is all about.

[@greggergen9104]

I remember the Sat, Nov 3 2012 game against Minnesota. The game was close and Dinnard Robinson got hurt. I thought: "Great this should be easy." Gardner came in and killed us.

[@ROESPLETZ]

Devin G made a huge HUGE POINT About defense playing for their QB. It’s so true. When P Manning came to Denver our defense got insane good!! Can’t wait till next year when we have a certain Qi from Green Bay!

[@briankelly1732]

Yeah I’m sure it had nothing to do with Von Miller lol

[@ROESPLETZ]

Brian Kelly Von was a stud too!

[@jstevesonfire119]

Devin should be the voice of UofM. Knows his stuff, articulate his views very clearly. And great opinions

[@jerm330]

Buckeye fan here. Good stuff Devin Gardner. Great points was made. I'd love to see him on multiple platforms.

[@dustinb.77]

Devin Gardner was very talented football player. 6'4" 215lbs. He could play QB and I honestly think if he had stuck at WR he could have developed into a solid WR in the NFL. Always liked Gardner! Go Blue!

[@joelp5093]

Wow this dude brings the energy. Very entertaining listening to him talk

[@PaulDodd]

Same as every other Buckeye fan here said. Mr. Gardner will always have my respect and admiration. His humanity and class in that one moment and game showed him to be an excellent man first and a great player to boot. Kudos forever sir.

[@glasscoeeocssalg]

Wow I'm impressed with Devin conversation my hat is off to you.

[@angel5685]

I think Harbaugh got lucky with Andrew Luck. It obviously hasn’t worked out for him at the QB position at UM.

[@lyleknight9012]

He didn’t need an OL like he has at Michigan. He’s been lucky most of his career

[@thesupervisor3270]

He had Andrew Luck when he took the 49ers to the Super Bowl? 🤔🤦🏾‍♂️

[@angel5685]

@@thesupervisor3270 you obviously don’t watch college football. Luck played for him at Stanford silly goose

[@illuminatigbeats1397]

@@angel5685 i think he was trying to imply that harbs can win without a stand out qb

[@stilesfly18]

As a Ohio state fan we love Jim harbaugh

[@quarlesj777]

As an MSU alumnus, Harbaugh is def good for business lol

[@markbourne6869]

To be fair, you loved Hoke, Rodriguez, and Carr too. Almost guaranteed you will love the next coach after Harbaugh; IMO you should just love the Michigan athletic department.

[@georgem3673]

Harbaugh had success at Stanford and in the NFL. Maybe the lower standards of the Big 10 are hurting him. The Big 10 is so stupid they still call it the Big "10"!

[@tyler2850]

@@georgem3673 the Big 12 has ten members. Are they stupid? Your comment is nonsensical. Also the big ten does not have lower standards. It’s just that hairbaugh is that bad and should have been fired last year.

[@aaronseidl5941]

@@georgem3673 you must be confusing academic standards of the Big 10 with the SEC 🤣

[@DymaxionDon]

As an SEC guy just bouncing around You Tube, this is a great conversation.

[@lucasrizor3251]

Devin was probably the most talented QB that Michigan has had since Henne. Maybe even better. He just never had stability on the O-line and in the coaching room.

[@lordgrim355]

Facts.

[@gabysuazo7942]

Tom Brady

[@CardShark_Chris]

Really? Basically because they haven't had a solid qb since Henne... 44 career passing TD is decent. 32 interceptions is laughable. He didn't live up to his 5 star rating. Michigan is mired in mediocrity at best.

[@lordgrim355]

@@CardShark_Chris he literally said “..SINCE HENNE…”🤦🏾‍♂️

[@lucasrizor3251]

@@CardShark_Chris guy holds team records for career passing yards, completions and TDs. You can think that isn’t enough. But statistically speaking he’s at the top.

[@randallkeyes2388]

I’m a die hard Buckeye but I gotta give respect to Devin! He’s a natural & should have a good commentating career 💪🏽

[@nickdemarco8251]

I'm a Spartan fan and I couldn't agree more with Devin. He knows a lot about the game! His Tom Brady reference was spot on. Well said!

[@kevinsmith4741]

I’ve been a Buckeye fan all my life and Devin has always been a Wolverine I respected the most. He could’ve transferred and ran to another program when things got tough but not only did he stay he stayed for 4 years and really embraced the rivalry and the school. Glad to see he’s doing well!

[@rickhendrix5158]

I'm a Buckeye fan and always felt bad seeing him take a beating continuously. No protection. Devin you were a great player and a gentleman. Great interview. Good luck.

[@765lbsquat]

Dude has a voice for calling games. Should get into broadcasting

[@mikeholley5662]

As an outsider to Michigan and their program, this is the best analysis I've seen concerning why the program is ailing.

[@emwecker]

The picture of zac Boren standing over him after a truck of a sack is my favorite ever. I’m sad to find out he is a cool dude.

[@midohiobuckeyeaorwarrior9743]

Yes, he's a good guy. Devin G. came to check on JT Barrett's condition after he broke his leg. Better than Jabrill.

[@lukeskywalker4223]

Buckeye fan here and I have tons of respect for Gardner. If more of the team was built like Gardner, they might have a few more wins against us.

[@maxpeck4154]

He's SPOT ON about Rich Rod and I've said that for years. If he had had the full support of Wolverine nation, things would've been a lot different. Gardner is a great, smart guy, love this interview.

[@maxharley5204]

Good to hear from Gardner. Very intelligent and well spoken man, not to mention athlete. I was at the PSU-Mich 4OT whiteout game as a kid back in 2013 when he was a starter and he was fun to watch but the rest of Michigan wasn't. Glad to see him again

[@ryanwilliams560]

Soooo according to D.G. They should have never fired rich rod. Very interesting. Go Bucks. On a side note I think it’s hysterical how many Ohio State fans listen to the Michig@n podcasts out there.

[@nathanielthomas2502]

They live amongst us

[@DarkBrandon1]

Ehhh, that Rich Rod era offense beat up on lesser teams, but it was pedestrian against middle and top tier big ten teams.

[@Colonel__Ingus69]

That's probably why Alabama switched to it and trucked Ohio.

[@krazyieray998]

If that what you believe that his offense would beat up lesser team. Then what about school that did the same. Now when it come to middle of the road team and profile team. His offense would shred them period if his defense play a tap better. Think about it, Urban First year at Ohio State his defense wasn't that good but the team manage to win 12 games with zero loses. I blame traidition of UM that led to RR downfall.

[@Colonel__Ingus69]

@@krazyieray998 year four with richrod would have been a big championship. Ohio had a losing season and there was enough just enough defense.

[@Tigersfan829]

@@Colonel__Ingus69 Alabama runs a primarily passing spread offense as does OSU compared to Rich Rod teams who were small and undersized and primarily ran it. They couldnt do anything against MSU, OSU, and Wisconsin.

[@Tigersfan829]

@@Colonel__Ingus69 His defense sucked balls, 110th in the country in 2010.

[@BillMarion]

Devin Gardner is my new Michigan hero. What a personality!

[@michaelkraus4135]

Devin should have his OWN SHOW !!!

[@westernbucknut5676]

If he ever does, he has to call it “Right?”…. Right? Lol

[@jtburton4624]

I remember playing against Devin when he was a freshman I was a senior and you knew this kid was going to be special. Glad to see he didn't get lost in the crowd.

[@radsoup89]

Amazing perspective. Come and coach at Michigan Devin! Devin laid it all out there every game no matter what he was asked to do.

[@melissaallen6914]

Isn't this the Michigan QB that came out on the field to check on JT when he got hurt? If it is, what a great person.

[@oldben1800]

bro I want Devin in the booth, this man is smart and well spoken, and a legend, coming from an OSU fan

[@commonsense2156]

Badgers fan here, Gardner was a great solid college QB much respect.

[@j.wilkerson1905]

Full disclosure, I'm a Buckeye fan, but I love this Devin Gardner dude, he's got it together...

[@ynp1978]

I basically agree with his statement about the Rich Rod era.....Michigan did not have the type of lineman in 2008-2010 to run and block for the spread. Also Rod did not worry enough about his defense. But last year in 2020...I think there were deeper problems in the locker room revolving around social issues and such. And imo a blind man should have been able to see that Joe Milton did not have "it". Cade McNamara should have started the season at QB.

[@blankname6629]

Not worrying about defense is a consistent theme of his teams. That’s what got him fired at Arizona too.

[@shookya6976]

Gardner is a compelling and entertaining speaker, hope he finds his way into a college coaching staff

[@rshelley7496]

Devin Gardner can say he beat my high school Steubenville (OH) Big Red at least lol...never forget when he knelt next to JT Barrett after his injury in the 14 game was one of the classiest things ever...very impressive my man😎👍🍻

[@t6v5c2]

I’m an Ohio-born-and-raised, lifelong Buckeye fan, and I can honestly say I miss those nasty, intimidating Wolverine teams of the early and mid 90’s. I want UM and OSU ranked as the top two teams in the country going into The Game every year. It’s better for the rivalry, it’s better for the Big Ten. And, finally, I’ll add OSU endured 13 years of hell against TTUN. What the Wolverine program is enduring shall pass.

[@joebrinkman1395]

Finally a great video somewhere on here

[@OnePieceFanNamedAmir]

Saw this after Michigan beat OSU and won the big ten and made it to the playoffs nobody expected it #michigan

[@clarence.rknight5424]

A lifelong Buckeye fan here, but I have loads of respect for Devin Gardner. He was always a class guy.

[@Win4Cheesily]

I’ve been saying this for years. We did not give RichRod the time nor money to do what he wanted to do. Michigan wanted success so fast that they jumped off the ship too soon. Had Rich Rod been given a few more years to get the things going, we wouldn’t be in the slump we’re in now. We need to stop sticking with “Michigan only coaches”. Not everyone goes to Michigan and we’ve missed out on some good coaches simply because they weren’t alum. Traditions great, but winnings a tradition as well and we’re sucking at it

[@galenhubbard8784]

I was born and raised in South Bend,so I’m a diehard Notre Dame fan.But this young man is a class act.NBC should hire him for ND games😂

[@drejackson4882]

I am a huge fan of this guy. Glad to hear his take.

[@janwilliams4282]

Awesome guy. Should see more of him.

[@michaelmaas5544]

Great interview what a great guy. Shows what it takes to make the NFL takes when a man of his talent can’t even make a team, even the practice squad!

[@standardyeepz]

Gardner, that was one of the greatest sports takes i’ve ever seen.

[@craigklein2822]

Devin Gardner going to Michigan hurt his NFL chances big time. I saw him play in his Sr year of high school against Steubenville (Ohio) Big Red. The Red was riding a 68 game regular season winning streak and we’re back to back state champions in Ohio. We finally got the lead with 1:05 to go. Inkster screwed up the the kickoff and took over inside their own 5 YARD LINE. Gardner looked like an NFL veteran….his leadership, his calmness, and his skills were amazing. He drove his team 95 yards to win the game against a team that was hands down better than his team. Yes he was a great runner….. but all he needed in college was to be taught to be a pocket passer. That’s what he was. By forcing him to be a dual threat QB it weakened his ability to be a great pocket guy. He was better as a drop back passer when he was 17 years old and a Sr in high school than when he left Michigan. He was a classic case of a coach not developing the talent that god had given him. As a buckeye fan, knowing this guy was going to Michigan scared the hell out of me.

[@spunky181]

what a great interview LOL Go Green!

[@twistedbeau3333]

Watched Gardner in high school at Inkster, dude was fun to watch

[@cjonapj5615]

Hell of a interview definitely need to hear more of Devin

[@joesph9748]

Nice analysis by Devin, good insights into Rich Rod. As others have said, I think Devin had more potential than we saw at Michigan

[@arvantis]

I despise m with every fiber of my being. But the "courage" Gardner showed enduring the physical beating he took during the 2013 MSU game where m had - 48 yards Rushing, and the sportsmanship he displayed when J.T. Barret broke his leg, in the 2014 game, and Gardner came out and checked on him, showed ALOT of CLASS. Much respect. MR. Gardner!!

[@MichiBuck12]

As a die hard Buckeye fan, Devin Gardner is my favorite michigan player. In 2013 he was basically playing on one leg in a game they were supposed to get destroyed in and he just kept coming. That game should have never been close and he single handedly put them a two point conversion away from beating #1 Ohio State. In fact, I will always believe that the amount of effort it took for that Buckeye team to beat him is why they lost the next week. There was nothing left in the tank. It was one of only two times I've ever watched "The Game" and came away with more respect for a Michigan player. And the second time was the class Devin Gardner showed the next year when JT Barrett went down. Having said all that, and to address the topic at hand, I have said for years that the mistake michigan made was not hiring Rich Rod. It was firing him. Yes, they went 3-9 in his first year. But then 5-7 the next and 7-5 in his last season. Who is to say he would not have had the same 11-2 season Brady Hoke did in 2011? And Hoke's results were almost the perfect inverse. He got worse every single year. Rich Rod was never really given the chance.

[@hunteranfinsen2804]

He’s so right. I remember watching games when Denard Robinson was playing and they were in a slow paced pro style. Also the Tom Brady effect on the defense, he’s not only giving inspiration to the defense but he’s making the right decisions and putting his defense in a good spot more often than not.

[@andrewparent198]

- 48 is one of my favorite games, ever, as an MSU fan, but I always felt bad for Gardner. Always seemed like a good dude who was humble- not used to seeing that in AA. Wish we would have done that to basically any other Michigan QB in the last 20 years, or so. Gardner ran into a nasty defense, and his team seemed to quit on him. Even when I see replays and highlights of that game, I worry that he's getting hurt. Credit to him for keeping at it, but it was like watching a fighter getting pummeled, and his corner refusing to throw in the towel.

[@mikemurphy8996]

Devon Gardner is a very well spoken dude wow. He should be in the media working if he is not already

[@williwilliams5238]

Very interesting! Go Bucks!!

[@michaelderrico6270]

What a fantastic interview

[@carlj5609]

Agreed one hundred percent RR never really had a chance because they did not want This is from some who had extended family in the program with access to practices and the program

[@chosen2030]

As an MSU fan, I totally agree with Gardner. I was so relieved when UM stupidly fired Rich Rod before he could fully implement his offense with his own recruits

[@madchuck]

He should be on TV. He's very likable.

[@JerichoMile4]

Devin Gardner attended Inkster high school in Inkster Michigan !

[@DennysCards]

My memory of Devin Gardner was him running for his life in 2011 in Spartan Stadium, in my junior year at MSU, like a chicken with his head cut off.

[@SedonaPerioCO]

Thank you for the great interview. I always wanted Devin to succeed. I just wonder what would have happened if he stayed at the WR position. He’d probably be playing on Sunday’s right now.

[@leewalker2349]

I'm not a Michigan fan but I can listen to Gardner tell stories all day.

[@mjmillions]

Devin is awesome, future bright

[@darryljones8195]

Devin Gardner was spot on about what truly happened to Mchigan. They never supported Rich Rodriguez at all. He invented the Spread Offense. Urban Meyer added defense to that offense. I still can't believe Michigan never supported Rich Rodriguez

[@HHopebringer]

Michigan never did Gardner any favors whether it was his coaching or his offensive line. He's a fantastic personality! Those are some hilarious stories too; "DEVIN YOU FORGOT TO MOTION MEEEEEEE" 😂😂😂