When Will Cissoko Wake Up?

Is it his shoulder, or is it his head? That's the question we have to ask. A bad shoulder I can live with, but if the problem with sophomore cornerback Boubacar Cissoko is a mental one (like many, many reports are suggesting) well, lets just say I hope he pulls his head out of his rear sooner rather than later. It's obvious no other corner on the team, with the exception of Donovan Warren has the pure athleticism that Cissoko has. He's faster, has better hips, good hands and can tackle well...but for some reason it seems as if he would rather give people a show -- waving his hands around in the air after every pass breakup. Did he watch too much wrestling as a kid? Is there a chemical imbalance? Did he study the Dre Bly autobiography? Is he just a Diva?

Well, Boo-Boo, here's your wakeup call. JT Floyd (no disrespect) took your spot and guess what? He doesn't plan on giving it back. The coaches don't trust you. The fans are laughing at you. Don't even let me ask Michael Floyd (ND) what he thinks of you...or Tandon Doss (IU) because we know what both of them think of you...hey, someone has to help them get their stats, right? At least the bench loves you as you keep it nice and warm. Now is the time when you have to ask yourself -- Is it time to step up, be a man and play the game with your head?  Or is it time to continue waving your spirit fingers around everytime someone drops the ball near you? One has a favorable outcome, the other does not.

I consider myself a diehard Michigan fan. My week revolves around reading UM recruiting and team updates, planning for the game and watching the game. I wont lie when I say your play this year to date has had a negative effect on my liver and kidneys, all while helping boost the sales of Jameson.  Look. JT Floyd is a good corner that plays with his head. He is in the proper position and makes the proper reads...but he doesn't have near the athletic ability that you have. We NEED you to step up and play up to your ability. Right now our defense has the same effect as a strainer...we need to make it a bowl...and without your help, that wont happen anytime soon. Kids like Floyd, Turner, Witty, etc. are going to be looking to you to be a leader. A leader leads with his actions, not by jawing his mouth and talking trash.

Here's to hoping you wake up. Now. The UM world needs you.