Denard Robinson Should be on the Cover of EA Sports NCAA Football 14

I'm not a Michigan fan. But I'm also not a Michigan hater.

Denard Robinson is an electric football player. Is he the measuring stick for all college quarterbacks? No. Was he a great passer? No. But did he know how to make a play? Yes he did. Was he a threat to break a big play every single time he was on the field? Yes he was.

Robinson electrified crowds all over the Big Ten

Robinson began his career at Michigan with a broken play which led to a 43-yard scramble for a touchdown. From there, he played quarterback off and on, sharing time under center with Tate Forcier. Remember him?!

The next year is when Denard broke out. Rushing for just over 1,700 yards and scoring 14 rushing touchdowns. He also passed for over 2,500 yards and 18 touchdowns. His stats were video game like.

Denard's junior year he rushed for only 1,100 yards, but scored two more rushing touchdowns than the following year. He also threw for over 2,100 yards and two more touchdowns than the year before. The reason for the change in stats very well could have been the hiring of new head coach Brady Hoke, who is known for his pro-style offense.

His senior year, Denard failed to impress like he did his sophomore and junior year. He only rushed for seven touchdowns, and threw for nine touchdowns. He lost his starting quarterback spot to a younger, taller more precise passer in Devin Gardner. But Denard couldn't be taken off the field all together. Brady Hoke and Michigan offensive coordinator Al Borges knew that taking Robinson off of the field was a huge mistake. Like I said earlier, Denard is a threat to break a big play every single time he steps onto the field.

Denard Robinson will grace the cover of NCAA Football '14

Although he wasn't the best passer. Although he threw quite a few interceptions, didn't mean h
e isn't an elite player. He will surely be remembered for decades to come by Michigan Wolverines fans all over the nation. In a time when Michigan was at it's lowest, this young quarterback with dreadlocks flowing out of his helmet and a smile plastered on his face brought excitement back to the Big House.

You may completely disagree with me, and it's fine if you do, because we all get our own opinions, but I feel that there is no player as deserving to be on the cover of this year's NCAA Football video game as former Michigan quarterback Denard Robinson. And although it really wouldn't matter who is on the cover, as I buy the game every single year, I feel the people who go to vote on the player who would have the honor to grace the cover got this one exactly right. Denard Robinson will be on the cover.

- Jackson McNamara

@jacksonmcnamara