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MontyBrunswick
Sep 21, 2013 11:34pm
Michigan might be decent if their QB could stop turning the ball over.
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Footwedge
Posts: 9,265
Sep 22, 2013 12:23am
Nice to see that Michigan blows again this year.
Benny The Jet
Posts: 2,987
Sep 22, 2013 7:41am
A friend made this observation during the game. This years Michigan team = 2011 OSU team. Highly overrated and soon the wheels will fall off
ytownfootball
Posts: 6,978
Sep 22, 2013 8:21am
Ever since Gardner got #98 he has looked and performed horribly, sans the ND game. He just doesn't seem to have his head in the game and the turnovers are mounting. If he gets back on the same page as everyone else they'll be fine.
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WebFire
Posts: 14,779
Sep 22, 2013 9:48am
Agree for the most part. His confidence is just shot.ytownfootball;1505027 wrote:Ever since Gardner got #98 he has looked and performed horribly, sans the ND game. He just doesn't seem to have his head in the game and the turnovers are mounting. If he gets back on the same page as everyone else they'll be fine.
However, team has more problems than just QB, most notably the interior OL. Jack Miller has got to go.
Trueblue23
Posts: 7,463
Sep 22, 2013 1:29pm
Two things are fucking this team..
-OL
-Gardner's mindset
But mostly the OL. When they protect Gardner he's pretty good, when he's pressured (and not just rushed.. dude literally gets the ball and has to run for his life) he makes bad decisions. Protect him and that goes away for the most part.
-OL
-Gardner's mindset
But mostly the OL. When they protect Gardner he's pretty good, when he's pressured (and not just rushed.. dude literally gets the ball and has to run for his life) he makes bad decisions. Protect him and that goes away for the most part.
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ksig489
Posts: 943
Sep 22, 2013 2:25pm
The biggest problem with UM is Al Borges. He is the single worst play caller in college football. He simply refuses to adapt his offense to the players they have. Gardner needs to be running the ball to get into rhythm. He refuses to call DG running plays until it is almost too late. Where was the zone read that worked so well last week and against ND? They ran 2 midline reads that aren't the same play but that was it. Borges has to go for this team to be as good as it can be.
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WebFire
Posts: 14,779
Sep 22, 2013 2:56pm
If we have to rely on DG to run for success, then we have much more problems than the OC. And right now that appears to be the case.
Classyposter58
Posts: 6,321
Sep 24, 2013 7:36am
Lol still sticking with 8-4 here. Idk I thought honestly Brady Hoke would turn Michigan back into a perennial Top 10 team but they've been extremely underwhelming latelyClassyposter58;1481908 wrote:8-4 with losses to ND, at MSU, at Northwestern, Ohio State
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vball10set
Posts: 24,795
Sep 24, 2013 8:23am
Call me crazy, but I'm sticking with this...and I just hope one of these losses is on 11/30.vball10set;1481842 wrote:I got 'em at 10-2
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WebFire
Posts: 14,779
Sep 24, 2013 8:31am
It's fixable shit for the most part. But, they have to fix it. The OL is what really concerns me. However, we saw the first 2 games that they are capable, even with the flaws. Cut the turnovers and that would be a tremendous start.
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birddog23
Posts: 1,086
Sep 24, 2013 9:45am
Here's my take...
-Fitz needs to get at least 25 carries a game (this will limit Gardner's INTs hopefully, a bit at least)
-Gardner needs to have 10 DESIGNED carries a game
-Norfleet has to get more touches, dude is electric. Get him involved.
-Play action passes that will stretch the field for Gallon, Funchess, and even Norfleet/Dileo
-Until Gardner proves otherwise, no more than 20 pass attempts a game. Pound the rock and keep the clock running
-Fitz needs to get at least 25 carries a game (this will limit Gardner's INTs hopefully, a bit at least)
-Gardner needs to have 10 DESIGNED carries a game
-Norfleet has to get more touches, dude is electric. Get him involved.
-Play action passes that will stretch the field for Gallon, Funchess, and even Norfleet/Dileo
-Until Gardner proves otherwise, no more than 20 pass attempts a game. Pound the rock and keep the clock running
Mohican00
Posts: 3,394
Sep 24, 2013 9:59am
meh, teams would just play the run and then DG would be forced to throw.birddog23;1506355 wrote:Here's my take...
-Fitz needs to get at least 25 carries a game (this will limit Gardner's INTs hopefully, a bit at least)
-Gardner needs to have 10 DESIGNED carries a game
-Norfleet has to get more touches, dude is electric. Get him involved.
-Play action passes that will stretch the field for Gallon, Funchess, and even Norfleet/Dileo
-Until Gardner proves otherwise, no more than 20 pass attempts a game. Pound the rock and keep the clock running
I can't recall from what I've watched.............does michigan do any read option?
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WebFire
Posts: 14,779
Sep 24, 2013 11:02am
This would never work.birddog23;1506355 wrote:Here's my take...
-Fitz needs to get at least 25 carries a game (this will limit Gardner's INTs hopefully, a bit at least)
-Gardner needs to have 10 DESIGNED carries a game
-Norfleet has to get more touches, dude is electric. Get him involved.
-Play action passes that will stretch the field for Gallon, Funchess, and even Norfleet/Dileo
-Until Gardner proves otherwise, no more than 20 pass attempts a game. Pound the rock and keep the clock running
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WebFire
Posts: 14,779
Sep 24, 2013 11:03am
They've done some with great success. But it's not what they want to do. Mostly because of our QB depth.Mohican00;1506364 wrote:meh, teams would just play the run and then DG would be forced to throw.
I can't recall from what I've watched.............does michigan do any read option?
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MontyBrunswick
Sep 24, 2013 11:44am
WebFire;1506403 wrote:They've done some with great success. But it's not what they want to do. Mostly because of our QB depth.
I think you mean QB "depth"
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WebFire
Posts: 14,779
Sep 24, 2013 1:44pm
Thanks for the "correction".dlazz;1506433 wrote:I think you mean QB "depth"
#1DBag
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Oct 2, 2013 2:43am
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WebFire
Posts: 14,779
Oct 2, 2013 8:34am
I'll be at the Big House this Saturday. Hopefully I'll see a better product than I have watched on TV the last couple games.
gorocks99
Posts: 10,760
Oct 2, 2013 9:14am
I'll be there as well. Just hoping the Gophs keep it within 3 TDsWebFire;1511189 wrote:I'll be at the Big House this Saturday. Hopefully I'll see a better product than I have watched on TV the last couple games.
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MontyBrunswick
Oct 2, 2013 11:47am
I won't be there.gorocks99;1511207 wrote:I'll be there as well. Just hoping the Gophs keep it within 3 TDs
gorocks99
Posts: 10,760
Oct 2, 2013 11:51am
Well shit.dlazz;1511310 wrote:I won't be there.
Trueblue23
Posts: 7,463
Oct 2, 2013 7:55pm
Sounds like we'll see more Derrick Green moving forward.
And the OL shake up is official. Miller out of the starting line up, Glasgow to C and Chris Bryant to LG. Bryant is a BEAST and can be the best G in the Big Ten if he stays healthy (which has been his problem since he came to Michigan)
And the OL shake up is official. Miller out of the starting line up, Glasgow to C and Chris Bryant to LG. Bryant is a BEAST and can be the best G in the Big Ten if he stays healthy (which has been his problem since he came to Michigan)
said_aouita
Posts: 8,532
Oct 2, 2013 8:33pm
Please Michigan don't blow this game. You barely scraped out wins against Akron and UConn.
Ohio State fans need for you not to lose.
Ohio State fans need for you not to lose.
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WebFire
Posts: 14,779
Oct 2, 2013 8:44pm
I'm sure they'll be worried about winning for you.said_aouita;1511558 wrote:Please Michigan don't blow this game. You barely scraped out wins against Akron and UConn.
Ohio State fans need for you not to lose.