Well, WMWers, I am afraid the UM victory over WMU had more to do with WMU playing God awful. I mean it, that whole first half WMU`s DBs were playing SOFT. Back pedal, then back pedal. Horrible mistakes at key times that ended up being gifts for UM. Then, when WMU finally stopped pissing itself in the second half, UM couldn`t score another point with about 90% of its starters in. In short, ND rolls. ND 41 UM 17.

:we:'d actually score 17?

:we: 're Baaaaaaaack!

I think you are right about some things bukdow. I couldn't believe how much space WMUs dbs were giving Michigan receivers! One one play, all three dbs were giving 12 yds on a 3 and 5. No clue why they'd do this against a team that rarely throws the long ball. I also think Hiller played AWFUL.

However, I do think UM is much improved. How much improved will be based on this game. I think it'll be a battle. The game will be decided in the first 6-7 minutes in my opinion. Whoever starts out better wins.

ND aint that good. UM is that bad. 27-17 ND.

Totally disagree with the 2nd paragraph. We could take off and look great and turn to shit in the 2nd half.

The game will be decided in the 2nd half, imo.

Will be fun to watch the Notre Dame receivers match up against the UM secondary.

I want to go with Michigan to win because I hate Notre Dame sooo god damn much, but Clausen's experience will be the difference maker. On the flip side, I expect Tate to do what he didn't do against WMU and that is make mistakes.

I DO think UM will keep it close though. 24-16 ND.

By the way, Nevada ran the ball pretty successfully against ND last week.

Well, WMWers, I am afraid the UM victory over WMU had more to do with WMU playing God awful. I mean it, that whole first half WMU`s DBs were playing SOFT. Back pedal, then back pedal. Horrible mistakes at key times that ended up being gifts for UM. Then, when WMU finally stopped pissing itself in the second half, UM couldn`t score another point with about 90% of its starters in. In short, ND rolls. ND 41 UM 17.

I didn't know you actually watched the games.


However, I do think UM is much improved. How much improved will be based on this game. I think it'll be a battle. The game will be decided in the first 6-7 minutes in my opinion. Whoever starts out better wins.

I have to disagree, because I think UM will actually start out better and even take a lead going into halftime (13-10 or somewhere in the neighborhood), but then get stagnant on offense in the 2nd half while ND gets it going and goes on to win it.

29-23 ldo

My early gut feeling is ND beats UM by ten. So bet everything you have on Michigan.

More to come later in the week.

ND 37 - 24 Mich

Just my pessimistic gut-feeling.

WMU blows. but not as badly as Montana State.

i predict pain

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also, michigan to run circles around nd. can our secondary stop the big 2... can warren not get a million flags?

i think this one goes down to the 4th quarter.

I believe Michigan wins 24-21.

Notre Dame's experienced offensive line gives Clausen time to throw to Tate, Floyd, and Rudolph. Michigan's shaky offensive line will be exposed due to Tenuta's blitzing 3-4 defense. Notre Dame by 17.

Notre Dame playing a 3-4? I like that in UM's favor. The spread (invented by Rich Rodriguez) will force their linebackers out even wider, trying to cover more of the field. This will allow UM to hit their three linemen then get to the second level. Can they blitz every play? Even so, do they have the speed and talent?

The question mark for UM is at RB and WR. Hemming way will not be healthy (but he wasn't last year) and Minor is still hurt (as he was last year). What we have is this: These are bascially the same teams that played last year, just a year older--and UM has a better quarterback than they had last year.

Your assessment of UM's line being "shaky" is off. The same starters from last year and the only unit that showed improvement as the season wore on. I don't recall them giving up any sacks to WMU. The running game was not by any means great, but I still think that says more about the running backsl--no one besides Minor excites me in the least for Michigan right now.

The spread (invented by Rich Rodriguez)

I look forward to seeing this more often.

The OL only looked bad when Robinson was in there (I do remember people in the backfield then). I'm not sure if it was simply because they knew all he did was run and the LB's brought pressure or what. Otherwise I thought they were pretty solid.

UM wins on a last second FG, 20-17

Instant classic.

The Force is strong with this one
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Michigan-28
Notre Dame-24

Notre Dame playing a 3-4? I like that in UM's favor. The spread (invented by Rich Rodriguez) will force their linebackers out even wider, trying to cover more of the field. This will allow UM to hit their three linemen then get to the second level. Can they blitz every play? Even so, do they have the speed and talent?

The question mark for UM is at RB and WR. Hemming way will not be healthy (but he wasn't last year) and Minor is still hurt (as he was last year). What we have is this: These are bascially the same teams that played last year, just a year older--and UM has a better quarterback than they had last year.

Your assessment of UM's line being "shaky" is off. The same starters from last year and the only unit that showed improvement as the season wore on. I don't recall them giving up any sacks to WMU. The running game was not by any means great, but I still think that says more about the running backsl--no one besides Minor excites me in the least for Michigan right now.

You are one deluded, schizophrenic jackass. Notre Dame by 20.

Michigan's much improved defense and ability to run the ball down ND's throat is the difference here. ND's passing attack keeps them in it, but U-M pulls out a tight one.

Michigan-27
ND-24

You are one deluded, schizophrenic jackass. Notre Dame by 20.

Spin.

But thanks for the compliments.

Michigan's much improved defense and ability to run the ball down ND's throat is the difference here. ND's passing attack keeps them in it, but U-M pulls out a tight one.

Michigan-27
ND-24

Michigan's days of running the ball down other team's throats went out the door with Lloyd. They are no longer a tough, physical offense.

Now run around them, possibly.

Oh great, Matt "cuntlick" Millen is the announcer.

Edge = ND.

^ Just coming here to comment on that.

Fuck an Irish Catholic (no offense).

Let's do this.

You are one deluded, schizophrenic jackass. Notre Dame by 20.

Oh, I love bukdow. Reply to a cogent post with name calling and render said cogent post uncogent.

I'm pretty sure ND already has more total yards than they did in the entire 07 game.

Freshman kickers = Dickless Fucks!

I hope that bitch didn't get a scholarship for that shit.

First series and UM didn't turn it over. This is already starting out better than last year's game.

Where was God on that one Clausen.

I consider converting to Catholicism every time Forcier gets hit.

OOOOOHHHHHH DAMN!

Matthews: awesome catch!

TATE HAS NO FEAR

STOP HOLDING!

7-0 good guys

Clausen's a fag. Bad guys tie it.

Zero defense in this one.

BRING IT BACK BIATCHES!!

Or not. Nice job, Dick.

STONE COLD!!!!!!!! 14-3 good guys

I love this shit

14-3 after 1 is an awesome start, especially considering the way ND's offense is tossing blue's D around.

i hope we keep taking it to clausen. he seems kind of like a pussy.

He IS a pussy. A big one. One that drinks underaged, too. That punk.

Defense would be helpful.

Hate to admit it, but ND's offense is pretty good.

Defense needs to STEP IT THE FUCK UP here

The D tried to but those cheatin bastards held our guy.

Flags help.

Floyd = pretty damn good.

You throw on Cissoko, YOU DON'T THROW AT DONOVAN FUCKING WARREN MOTHERFUCKER

Warren held our guy

Yeah, this game just might end up being a copy of the Illinois game last year.

the downside to the runback was it put the defense right back out there. we desperately need a good drive when we get the ball back.

The best defense is a good offense

Offense can't do shit right now, The Big House is quiet, ND is looking like the best offense in the history of football right now and they have great field position. This won't be pretty.

we need half time bad.

Holy shit, did they just tackle Armando Allen before he got a 1st down?

If this is going to be 3rd and long it won't matter, Jimmeh will just throw it up to Tate and he'll get the 1st.

ND is killin itself with flags.

All UM needs is a couple first downs on this series and they'll be able to take it to halftime and do whatever it is they do at halftime.

Holy shit, a first down

Gotta agree with Millen there, Tate seems like a vet or something already.

Stupid fucking play

Shitty call right there....cuz it didn't work.

Good way to finish the first half. It's nice that UM gets the ball to start the 2nd half, too.

LOL @ the crowd singing along to Journey

Gotta be happy with that score at the half.

Lol@ MSU "highlights"

man do i hate michigan piping in music. call me crotchety, but if you got a band, use it. its part of the pageantry.

nd is clearly the superior team. i feel like mich will need at least a few breaks to win this one.

hopefully we can keep the offense on the field more in the second half.

LOL @ the crowd singing along to Journey

Fucktards better not be pissing on Journey, or I'm turning die hard SpartyFan.

Very encouraging start.

LOL @ the crowd singing along to Journey

Hey, it worked for the Wings in game 7....



too soon?

That was discouraging.

A touchdown would have been nice.

Motherfuck

Points would have been nice there.

That sucked. Hard.

was i the only one creeped out when millen said 'we should be calling the plays' after minor's 32 yarder? "horrifying thought, matt", would have been an appropriate response from the other commentator.

That ruled. Hard.

That didn't !

What is going on with the running game all of a sudden?

Denard is like dope. THERE'S NO HOPE!!!


or something

RR needs to find a way to get DRob more touches.

My "instant classic" prediction still has merit.


TD!

Hells yeah!

TOUCHDOWN MEECHIGAN!!

THERE ARE NO FLAGS ON THE FIED, IT'S A MIRACLE

JUST THINK WHAT THE SCORE WOULD BE RIGHT NOW HAD "WE" NOT FUMBLED ON THE SECOND PLAY AT THE GOALLINE ON THAT FIRST SERIES

^ Most likey 7 more points

HOW DOES OUR TAINT TASTE?

this one is feeling like an instant classic. just need to get the defense to fire it up, a bit.

im loving tate getting so much love. he's something else.

HOW DOES OUR TAINT TASTE?


How does our GOLDEN Taint taste?

Put the D in a tough spot here.

I hate anyone with Jr. in their name.

fuck jimmeh up!

Awesome pressure. THAT'S how you play this thing we call defense.

Nice! PUnt tHaT BiZatCH

Put the D in a tough spot here.

i like the short field. our lack of depth is a huge issue, and long drives are worse than just giving up 7 points, it perma-fucks us.

if ND is gonna score, i'd rather them get it quick and easy.

omfg did u see that leprechaun douche throwing punches

Your sig doesn't make much sense, Ta.

i like the short field. our lack of depth is a huge issue, and long drives are worse than just giving up 7 points, it perma-fucks us.

if ND is gonna score, i'd rather them get it quick and easy.

Great point.

Love the fact Tate at least takes those shots.

Doesn't look like Henne throwing those yet, but he's good. :)

"our familly [the forciers] doesnt really like the clausons"

nice.

TATE FOR MVP!!!

lol, forcier = mvp

I thought that was a good no call. Whatever.

Five hours after the play they throw the flag. How garbage.

every time nd doesnt throw at our secondary they are doing us a favor.

Yeah, this has been a bigger matchup advantage for ND than I thought it'd be.

RR has coached a nice game so far.

That quick kick was sweet.

FUCK Y-E-S

The wonders of pressure.... don't even have to hit him, just gotta rush him.

Re: Robinson. Love it. Tell that motherfucker what's up.

Oh shit, thought Kroger could have went to the middle of the field there instead of the sidelines.

Running games.

I guess ND isn't that bad.


^ Fuck off!

I don't think that 3rd quarter could have gone any better. Well, maybe if "we" got some points on that first series.

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

TATE FUCKING FORCIER

HOLY SHIT! TATE!

Can NOT let up on defense now. No relaxing. Relaxation is for when it's over.

That should've been a catch. I'll take that break, though.

blah, good throw

Oh shit that was almost a pick

FUCK, could've been 6

damn, boobie could have made up for alot there.

reminiscent of fielding kicks last year.

This shit is ridiculous. They've already burned two timeouts.

does ND know their down 11 in the 4th qrtr? how do you let a delay of game happen?

Jesus, I fucking HATE Clausen and all things ND, but the kid can throw.

This kid is self-destructing.

Even with an 11 point lead I'm still nervous. Too much time and too good of an offense.

LMAO ... kind of at ttait

That's 12 points the kid has watched pass through his hands.

No complaints about the refs today.

Go for 2. And don't get it.

holy fuck do we need to answer. our defense had done.

That no go on the 2pt attempt might be big.

Clausen gave up on that play. WTF was that 2pt conversion?

He chickened out on the throw when it was there then saw he was at the side line and just threw it at the defense.

come on tate!

FG at the very least, please.

oh fuck. not tate's fault though.

what happened to floyd's knee?!?! first look was nasty, but he wasnt acting like his been had just exploded threw his skin, so ill assume it wasnt that. break in action lets the defense breath, nice.

Neeeeeeeeeeeeeeeed a stop.

Well if ND get a touchdown here UM will at least have some time.

My brother called and I think he gave himself a sports hernia over that int.

TD ND

Time to be a hero, kid.

No chance they win now.

well damn. pretty bleak.

Yeah, if ND's getting the ball back they have no shot at stopping them.

Great game, good effort.

ND can throw it, but there's no need to. UM haven't been able to stop the run, either.

What time is the EMU game?

that should have been holding. if a blocker is behind the defender, its pretty hard to block the guy without holding.

Why in the fuck did they throw it? Idiots.

Would've been awesome if he picked it off and Charlie had a heart attack.

lets do this tate!

SO YOU THROW AGAIN AND GIVE THE BALL BACK TO UM WHEN THEY HAVE 2 TIMEOUTS LEFT

Here's your chance Tate!

I want to stick it to these fucks even more now.

Weis is a moron.

we can use our hurry up o here. i think we've avoided it all game to protect our d. hopefully thats something.

No shame in this one.

Both teams played hard.

fuck

odoms, where've you been? what a game!

Holy shit ladies, my palms are sweaty

i dont want this to come down to olesnsavage. we need more tate.

PUT ZOLTAN IN

Can it happen?

YES YES YES

PUT DENARD IN

if i looked anything like charlie weis i'd have had multiple heart attacks by now.

THE FORCE IS WITH US! and not with Jabba right now anyway.

What a fucking game

savoy!!!! damn

TOUCHDOWN!!!!!!!1

Holfy fucking bat fucing shit

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

It happened bitches!

TATE IS A GOD, WEIS IS FAT

GO FOR 2

ive never been more worried about 11 seconds.

good thing floyd isnt in. boobie on some schmuck instead of GT is big.

my heart is racing


You need food, dude.

I can't believe what I just saw.

That was big.

11 seconds.

This should be an INSTANT CLASSIC!

You heard it here first.

I just burst into tears

they should have one more play. oh well!

"there is a new star in college football- and it's Tate Forcier"


Suck it doubters!

THANK YOU CHARLIE WEIS

I thought on that kick that the he touched the ball, but it went through his hands. The clock should have started there.

9 secs is about right, imo. <--completely unbiased.

that was a good game i must admit

throwing backfired on weis, but i dont fault him. we were hemorrhaging in the secondary, play to your strengths.

i would much rather have tate than that shithead in columbus.

wonder how lou feels about his national champs now.

rank us!!

What a beautiful day in college football!

I love this game!

Speaking of shithead...

MSU lost.
UofM won.

Hmmm, what could really top this day off? If the pink and gray do down.

Good luck against ND next week, to the Sparty fans.

chuckles is gonna beat them by 4 tds. i have a feeling a couple of resident sparties might disappear for a little while.

Hey LDB, hell of a day in the sandbox, eh?

Tate is pretty damn good. I want to go find Bukky's Tate thread when I get some time....or Bakers.

No way around it, UM's secondary was dominated all game long. MSU's isn't any better though.

Hey LDB, hell of a day in the sandbox, eh?

Bro, awesome day.

I saw a couple great coverages (passes knocked down) but overall, yes, we were outmatched. All game long, no.

hopefully boobie can recover. he wasnt just getting killed by golden and floyd, but everyone.

ND should have won this game. charlie was 100% right before the game. 5 years into his system, better talent. they simply were a better team and should have won.

i really dont understand how we won this one. forget the drive charlie threw 2 times and didnt kill the clock. we were like a boxer with a broken rib, the other boxer was pounding it, but we still manged to gut it out.

luck + good game play (RR) + great play making by tate. michigan has 'the buzz' back.

The Irish have a very potent offense. I'm not sure Michigan will play a better one all season.

ND might have done more for our pass defense, for the rest of the season, than any D coordinator we have.

They had to work all damn day.

I just disagree they got smoked all day. But I didn't see every play either.

ND might have done more for our pass defense, for the rest of the season, than any D coordinator we have.

They had to work all damn day.

I just disagree they got smoked all day. But I didn't see every play either.


There were times when Boob made a good play, and Warren also did an OK job overall. For the most part though, ND got what they wanted.

i held my breath every time the clausen threw. maybe it felt worse than it actually was. the second qtr was terrible. but i really think that was due to the run back and michigan's d just being out there too long.

On the bright side, things should be a lot easier for them next week. Unless Eastern has receivers on the level of Floyd and Tate and I didn't know...

LOL @ boobie for mouthing 'he can't fuck with me' after one good play against Floyd. His first half was brutal. Glad it's somewhat different in the 2nd half.

How bad are Hemingway and Stonum's injuries?

When was the last time 'WE" had a QB that could scramble/create the way the Force does?

I was thinking (believe it or not) during the game today, our recent QBs that would have been sacked sooooooo many times today. Tate got out it.

"Tate is a 'Forcier' to be reckoned with" -- Chris Fowler

^supergay

^ ok, I'll quit that shit then

"Tate is a 'Forcier' to be reckoned with" -- Chris Fowler

^supergay

i expected 'shoelace' to be the gayest story of the year for michigan.

forcier puns are probably worse.

but worst is hearing about how he doesnt get nervous.

i think i would hate forcier if he wasnt so good. the good news is it probably makes sparties hate him 2x as much.

I'll be honest, I was guilty of saying "May the Forcier Be With You" after last week. I only did it one time, though.

5-9 now

What a snag by Mathews on that TD.

Michigan's days of running the ball down other team's throats went out the door with Lloyd. They are no longer a tough, physical offense.

Now run around them, possibly.

You know what I mean. I'll take 190 yards and 5 yards per carry any day.

Wow! One of the best sporting events I have ever been to in my life! The Big House was rocking and absolutely electric for 4+ hours. Love the fact they actually play music there now. Really cool to hear "Welcome to the Jungle" and "Lose Yourself" before a big 3rd down. Yup, that's right. Eminem was played in the Big House! Goodbye Lloyd and the old cronies. It's clearly a new era at Michigan. Only a matter of time before :we: get a night game.

First off, ND's offense is for real. I think Clausen, Floyd, Golden Tate and probably Rudolph have legit NFL futures. They managed to shoot themselves in the foot a few times early, :we: shut them down in the 3rd, and Jobba tried to go "genius" in the 4th, but other than that, :we: had no chance to stop them.

I know the hype is going to grow to epic proportions, but what can you say about Tate? (TAINT?) One of the best QB performances in Michigan history. Dude looks like a 5th year senior with ice water in his veins. When I was 18, my heart was racing and I was fumbling the controller on the ground during the 4th quarter in a tight game playing NCAA '99 on my PS2. He's chilled out, leading Michigan down the field for the winning TD vs. Notre Dame in front of 110,000 people at the Big House, with 10 million more watching on national TV! He's quick, mobile, accurate, makes great decisions, and has "it". He scared the crap out of me a few times dancing around, but turned nothing into something over and over again. Just a gamer. Wow.

Brandon Minor needs to be Michigan's RB as much as possible. For some reason when he's in there, gaping holes open up and big plays happen.

A little worried about the secondary. Boubacar. Really? Toast over and over again. Saw Mike Williams get hurt and :we: had some white dude named Kovacs playing safety. That is trouble my friends.

Obviously a big, exciting win for Michigan. I'm not saying :we: are going to go undefeated, and I know some breaks won't go our way and inexperience has to become a factor sooner or later, but I think :we: should have a chance in every game remaining on the schedule. What a difference a year and a quarterback makes.

The Rodriguez era is going to be great. This is just year 2! Wait till the roster is filled up with his players. I believe RR will take Michigan to heights we have never seen before. (In the national title hunt every year and avoiding LC mediocre seasons)
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It was a near nirvana college football day.

UM wins
ND loses
MSU loses
OSU loses

I'll take that combination anytime.

And little cousin getting some love for getting the best of lil' bro is icing on the cake.

UM wins on a last second FG, 20-17

Instant classic.

I had a nice weekend.

Obviously a big, exciting win for Michigan. I'm not saying :we: are going to go undefeated, and I know some breaks won't go our way and inexperience has to become a factor sooner or later, but I think :we: should have a chance in every game remaining on the schedule. What a difference a year and a quarterback makes.

The Rodriguez era is going to be great. This is just year 2! Wait till the roster is filled up with his players. I believe RR will take Michigan to heights we have never seen before. (In the national title hunt every year and avoiding LC mediocre seasons)
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Not a reflection on you, Mood, but more so a reflection on every Michigan fan right now:

Can we settle down a little bit? I know that Michigan just won a game they probably weren't supposed to win, but come on. Two weeks ago everyone was ready to hang Rich Rod, but now he's God? Let's wait until we play the MSU's, PSU's and Ohio States before we make these statements.

I'm all for being excited about the win, but guys, it's just that: One Win. I will still be happy with a 7-5 season. Don't get your hopes too far up yet. There's still 10 games to go.

The Rose Bowl is on Jan. 7th, right?

Just checking.

Fair enough.

In short, ND rolls. ND 41 UM 17.



ND aint that good. UM is that bad. 27-17 ND.



You are one deluded, schizophrenic jackass. Notre Dame by 20.

Gonna need to put a Detroitlionsesque "no betting on Blue" rule into my bankroll. Killed me 2 weeks in a row.

Betting against the Lions is the best strategy you can have.

You will lose money. It's an awful idea. Bet the money line if you want, but you'll make piss.

I've literally won 20% of my Lions bets in my life.

Lions were 1-7 ATS at home last year.

Might be more of the same this year.

Mo, I'm not going too crazy here. Just excited. Before the year I said 6, maybe 7 wins. Now I say 8, maybe 9.

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If they miraculously made a BCS bowl game run he should be in the conversation (he'd still lose to Tebow or McCoy I bet). Wasn't Ringer in the Heisman standings too? He didn't really have a shot to win it either (unless they made a similar run).

I would take a winning season.

They sure showed those two ND chicks a lot (not that I'm complaining).

I would take a winning season.

Depends on who the wins are over. I'd prolly take a lil less if 'we' beat the right teams.

Did this game ever get rebroadcasted?

I can't get too excited about the season until the Big Ten season starts. Michigan seems to be better than expected, but they're young, and I know that will play into a couple of games in the Big Ten season.

I'll be happy with a winning season, as well. I'll be psyched over an 8 win season. I'll be extatic if they finish with 9 wins and finish in the top 25. Beyond that, I doubt they can do much more.

Did this game ever get rebroadcasted?

In Tahoe's house it did.

Did this game ever get rebroadcasted?

So far, at least three times. I DVR'd it from Sunday night on ESPNU. It was up today also.

I got some serious chills watching the end of that game for the first time...I had to listen to it the first time while at a wedding reception.

In Tahoe's house it did.

It's been played back in it's entirety in the Moodini household twice.

Jick, I thought you weren't going to the wedding and were gonna watch Michigan, lol.

My sister was the maid of honor, and I had to see her speech...brother duties.