Trueblue23
Posts: 7,463
Oct 2, 2011 9:12pm
This should be a great test for the (gulp) upstart Wolverines.
I want to see how this offense performs on the road, and how the defense stacks up against Persa.
Thoughts?
I want to see how this offense performs on the road, and how the defense stacks up against Persa.
Thoughts?
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dave
Posts: 4,558
Oct 2, 2011 9:59pm
Expecting a shootout, but I thought the same against SDSU. I'm sure they will continue to bring the heat against Persa, but if the NW o-line can give him just enough time he will eat up the secondary, even though it's improved. I don't think he'll make it through the whole game though. I also don't think NW can stop Michigan.
killer_ewok
Posts: 11,379
Oct 2, 2011 10:27pm
42-32 UM
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WebFire
Posts: 14,779
Oct 2, 2011 10:30pm
34-14 Michigan
dwccrew
Posts: 7,817
Oct 3, 2011 1:08am
Eh, Northwestern isn't very good without Persa and they are slightly below mediocore with Persa. Michigan wins this easily. 34-10
Mulva
Posts: 13,650
Oct 3, 2011 1:20am
I'll go 41-31 UM. Northwestern won't be a pushover with Persa back.
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WebFire
Posts: 14,779
Oct 3, 2011 8:07am
Persa will struggle in "first" game back, IMO. Mattison will get some pressure on him and keep him moving and thinking.Mulva;920365 wrote:I'll go 41-31 UM. Northwestern won't be a pushover with Persa back.
One thing I like about Michigan right now is that they seem to be improving each week, and gaining confidence. The defense may be lacking in talent, but they are playing well and making plays. I think that will continue this week at Northwestern
Northwestern won't be able to stop Michigan's offense.
OneBuckeye
Posts: 5,888
Oct 3, 2011 8:33am
Wow UM is #12?
ts1227
Posts: 12,319
Oct 3, 2011 8:38am
OneBuckeye;920425 wrote:Wow UM is #12?
Numbers 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, and 16 all lost this past week, which shot them way up past most of them.
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WebFire
Posts: 14,779
Oct 3, 2011 8:39am
Crazy eh? #12 by default though. Not sure what I think of it yet.OneBuckeye;920425 wrote:Wow UM is #12?
OneBuckeye
Posts: 5,888
Oct 3, 2011 8:42am
Me either. I hope they get as high as possible and are undefeated when OSU beats them in November.WebFire;920429 wrote:Crazy eh? #12 by default though. Not sure what I think of it yet.
gorocks99
Posts: 10,760
Oct 3, 2011 12:39pm
I'll be at this one up in the second deck of Ryan Field. I think it's a big trap game for the Wolverines, honestly.
Mulva
Posts: 13,650
Oct 3, 2011 2:42pm
He played this week and threw 4 TDs. Unless first is in quotes for a reason I'm just not getting.WebFire;920416 wrote:Persa will struggle in "first" game back, IMO.
I agree Northwestern has no chance of stopping Michigan's offense.
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WebFire
Posts: 14,779
Oct 3, 2011 5:13pm
Just because he got hurt. I honestly didn't pay attention to how he did, just saw they lost and he left the game. People seemed to be making a big deal that he was playing this week.Mulva;920709 wrote:He played this week and threw 4 TDs. Unless first is in quotes for a reason I'm just not getting.
I agree Northwestern has no chance of stopping Michigan's offense.
j_crazy
Posts: 8,372
Oct 3, 2011 7:59pm
Meechigan is still weak on defense. Persa should have big numbers. But UM still has one of the best offenses in cfb. UM by 17 in a fun to watch 80 point scorefest.
Trueblue23
Posts: 7,463
Oct 4, 2011 12:05am
I've heard that Persa isn't going to play... just take it fwiw.
j_crazy
Posts: 8,372
Oct 4, 2011 12:56am
Trueblue23;921256 wrote:I've heard that Persa isn't going to play... just take it fwiw.
Without persa um will roll.
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vball10set
Posts: 24,795
Oct 4, 2011 7:54am
wow, that sucks....tsun by 28Trueblue23;921256 wrote:I've heard that Persa isn't going to play... just take it fwiw.
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WebFire
Posts: 14,779
Oct 4, 2011 9:34am
I'm not seeing anything anywhere about Persa being out. Not even a mention on their Rivals site. Keep us posted if you hear more.
FatHobbit
Posts: 8,651
Oct 4, 2011 9:35am
I haven't heard if he's playing this weekend, but he did reinjure his hamstring during the Illinois game and did not finish the game.WebFire;921420 wrote:I'm not seeing anything anywhere about Persa being out. Not even a mention on their Rivals site. Keep us posted if you hear more.
LJ
Posts: 16,351
Oct 4, 2011 10:22am
FatHobbit;921421 wrote:I haven't heard if he's playing this weekend, but he did reinjure his hamstring during the Illinois game and did not finish the game.
Yeah he didn't play very long against Illinois.
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WebFire
Posts: 14,779
Oct 4, 2011 10:24am
Supposedly he pulled himself out after getting some funny feelings in his Achilles. But they said it was normal, and can cause some unwanted feeling that makes you take it easy on it.FatHobbit;921421 wrote:I haven't heard if he's playing this weekend, but he did reinjure his hamstring during the Illinois game and did not finish the game.
He supposedly practiced yesterday. I'm not sold that he is healthy. Even if he plays, I think it limits his mobility, making it easier to pressure him.
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dat dude
Posts: 1,564
Oct 4, 2011 11:12am
According to everything I've read, he is full-go for Saturday. Fitz says he looked "great" at practice.
Didn't Persa play all but 7 minutes of the Illinois game anyway?
Didn't Persa play all but 7 minutes of the Illinois game anyway?
FatHobbit
Posts: 8,651
Oct 4, 2011 2:55pm
SI is also reporting Persa is ready to go.
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/football/ncaa/10/03/persa.to.play.northwestern.ap/index.html?sct=cf_t2_a9
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/football/ncaa/10/03/persa.to.play.northwestern.ap/index.html?sct=cf_t2_a9
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dave
Posts: 4,558
Oct 4, 2011 9:37pm
what?LJ;921477 wrote:Yeah he didn't play very long against Illinois.