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Black Dynamite
09-11-2006, 10:02 AM
screw playing chumps in the preseason, get some real games lloyd.
New Coordinator and no preseason to test things out. Honestly we're lucky we are playing the irish this early. Because i'm sure they'd want another game to get familiar with the new playbook. But I do think michigan has a better team. But Notre Dame has a better coach. So it balances out to another nail biter.

Gutz, if you think Michigan has a better team than Notre Dame, you are smoking some serious shit. Don't get me wrong, Michigan's Defense is very good. So is their running game. However, Notre Dame is the #1 or #2 team in the nation. The best coach in the game in my opinion, Top 3 quarterback, very good running back, two great wide outs, and a much much improved defense. I'm sorry, but if Michigan is going to beat ND, it's going to take some luck for it to happen. I'm not saying it won't happen, but it's not likely.
Whatever. Notre Dame is overrated talent wise. theres a reason they are great now and its coaching. By far better coaching than the wolverines. But they are just as far behind the wolverines in talent. You need to stop drinking the espn Irish kool aid. Even last year USC said it was the playcalling that caught them off guard, not the talent. Pete carroll got severely outcoached, but luckily his team was killing in the talent department enough to beat the barely.

Take away charlie weiss and these guys dont make it any higher than 20 on the College rankings IMO. Its amazing how people think the talent has shot up ten fold at notre dame after one year. It will eventually, but these leftovers are not better talent wise than Michigan.

Baker
09-11-2006, 05:42 PM
I don't know man. ND brought in a Top 3 recruiting class and their offensive playmakers have serious talent. Defensive talent probably equals things out. I don't disagree that they have close to the same talent.

I totally disagree that Michigan is as good as ND. Not even close IMO.

Black Dynamite
09-11-2006, 07:16 PM
I don't know man. ND brought in a Top 3 recruiting class and their offensive playmakers have serious talent. Defensive talent probably equals things out. I don't disagree that they have close to the same talent.

I totally disagree that Michigan is as good as ND. Not even close IMO.
Kool aid kool Aid Kool Aid.[smilie=bullshit.gi: [smilie=burgerking.:

Would you say that about them if weiss wasn't the coach?

Hermy
09-11-2006, 07:22 PM
I would, I don't think UM has top 15 talent, ND is top 10 at worst.

slydiggity
09-13-2006, 01:56 PM
Ok... Jethro... It's been a couple of days... and there's some pretty serious talk about your boys not being able to handle theirs. You've been pretty quiet on the subject as well. That's not a good sign. Show me sumthin', cuz if they pull off the upset... It's not gonna mean as much when you're blowing this page up.

Moodini31
09-13-2006, 09:43 PM
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From ESPN.com-When you own the most victories in college football history, the highest winning percentage, the most distinctive helmet and the best fight song, you're not typically burdened with statement games.

But sometimes, not even an NCAA-record 31 straight bowl bids, 11 national titles or three Heisman Trophies are enough.

Not this season, and definitely not this week.

The Wolverines (2-0) will most assuredly make a statement Saturday at Notre Dame (2-0).

OH BABY! It's on. Predictions?

Hermy
09-14-2006, 07:23 AM
ND 31

UM 21

Uncle Mxy
09-14-2006, 07:43 AM
http://www.covers.com/articles/articles.aspx?theArt=90540&tid=30&t=1

Glenn
09-14-2006, 07:51 AM
I think the gamblers have figured out that the underdog has done pretty well in this series over the past few years. Anytime a game is a coin flip or a near coin flip and somebody is going top give you 7 points, you take that all day.

That being said, I'd be surprised if UM won the game.

MoTown
09-14-2006, 08:33 AM
Notre Dame by 13. This one won't even be fun to watch unless Henne gets his head out of his ass.

detroitsportscity
09-14-2006, 05:45 PM
37-21 ND.

Baker
09-14-2006, 06:35 PM
Okay, lets see... Michigan always loses its road opener. Michigan always loses to Notre Dame on the road. These statements were thrown out there on Around the Horn>> "It won't be close (ND wins)" "This one isn't even worth talking about (ND wins)" "Michigan hasn't been on the national scene for a few years"

All of those things are exactly why I'm hesitant to pick what my brain and heart tells me to pick. All signs point to a ND victory and maybe a convincing ND victory. But, I don't like everyone picking against Michigan and people laughing this one off. It will give Michigan incentive if they really needed any more. I can't let that deter me though...

Notre Dame- 31
Michigan- 20

ND gets one defensive score that ends up being a stake in the heart.

Jethro34
09-14-2006, 08:07 PM
Hey fellas

I moved some of the posts from the last page in the CMU game thread because they had more to do with Notre Dame. I apologize if there were more that should be moved or anything like that, but get off me.

I haven't had any time at all this week and the browsers at the high school I'm teaching at block all message boards, so I can't even get on between classes, during lunch, or during prep.

This game. Wow. It's huge, that's for sure. The only bigger game Saturday is Auburn-LSU. People are spoon feeding the victory to Notre Dame.

Whatever. This game was as close as two teams can play for most of the time last year. Obviously both teams are better, but there is no evidence to suggest Notre Dame has improved more than Michigan. Both teams still have weaknesses. The advantage Notre Dame has is that they have more blowout ability. Could they win in a blowout? Yes. Could they win a close game? Yes. Could Michigan win a close game? Yes. Could Michigan blow out Notre Dame? I really doubt it.

But Michigan is pissed. They will be ready and they WILL punch Notre Dame in the mouth. I'm predicting a Michigan victory, 27-21.

There, I said it. Everyone that doubted whether or not I would come with it is silenced. If we lose, bring it on. I'll show up and take it as soon as I can - but that won't likely be very soon because my schedule isn't getting any lighter. You all knew this was coming for me, and it's a big reason (not necessarily the only one) that I'm not in the Syndicate.

Anyhow, if Michigan wins my gloating will be limited. I won't be saying I told you Michigan was the far better team, because I think the two are very close. What I WILL be saying is I told you so to the people that hate on Michigan's ability to win a big game. If Michigan loses I will shoot Jeff Samardjia and Tom Zbikowski.

Oh, and please don't ever claim that something from "Around The Horn" is a valid point. We all know that more worthless comments are spewed on that show than any other sports show not named First and Ten.

darkobetterthanmelo
09-14-2006, 08:28 PM
What do Notre Dame (3), UCLA, Washington, Oregon and Wisconsin have in common? You all know.

Notre Dame 42-Michigan 14

b-diddy
09-15-2006, 02:41 AM
im trying to not let my hopes get up, but im loving the position michigan is in this week.

everyone is picking ND. ND couldnt have had a more glorious week than their last.

i know i said ND had the advantage, having played real competition. but UM hasnt showed its hand yet, and we have every incentive in the world to go down there and kick their ass.

im scared of michigan going down early. if we go down 10 or more in the first quarter, lloyd will abandon the run and we'll be fucked, ala last year.

but i agree with guts, i think the talent level with these two teams is pretty even. and if things work out even slightly in our favor, we should win.

Baker
09-15-2006, 10:50 AM
Wow Jethro! UM will punch ND in the mouth? Very Bold. I'll give you props for a bold prediction.

You said you don't have any proof that ND has improved more than Michigan? How about the fact that they dominated Penn State more than UM dominated Vandy and CMU. That is some pretty significant proof.

Jethro34
09-15-2006, 03:10 PM
Wow Jethro! UM will punch ND in the mouth? Very Bold. I'll give you props for a bold prediction.

You said you don't have any proof that ND has improved more than Michigan? How about the fact that they dominated Penn State more than UM dominated Vandy and CMU. That is some pretty significant proof.

Final score of Notre Dame v Penn State = 41-17
Final score of Michigan v Central Mich = 41-17
So what were you saying?
They almost lost to unranked Georgia Tech. The Penn State team they beat didn't exactly destroy Akron. Notre Dame is definitely beatable.

So, what happened to your proof?

And by the way, it is possible for me and you to both be right to some extent. Michigan can punch ND in the mouth and still lose. Dumb penalties, special teams mistakes, turnovers and a key missed assignment or two can swing a game big time. But win or lose, Notre Dame is going to have all they can handle tomorrow.

Baker
09-15-2006, 03:51 PM
What are you talking about? You just provided my proof for me.

Michigan played against Central Freaking Michigan and won 41-17.

Notre Dame played against defending Big Ten Champion #19 in the nation Penn State and beat them by the same margain. And that game was a blowout from the second it started.

It's amazing how you'll try to twist things.

According to you, those two scores being the same means nothing in favor of ND? Once again, wow.

MOLA1
09-16-2006, 01:50 AM
Wolverines by 11

Glenn
09-16-2006, 04:04 PM
Wow, what a wild start.

Glenn
09-16-2006, 04:39 PM
To a ND hater like myself this is a true thing of beauty.

27-7 barely over a quarter into the game.

Incredible!!

Glenn
09-16-2006, 05:08 PM
LMFAO!!

Fuck the Irish and NBC!!!

34-7

[smilie=TD Lions]

Jethro34
09-16-2006, 07:15 PM
I'm here to talk about the game. Where is everyone else? Everyone in the world was picking Notre Dame, right? So that means MOLA and I are the only ones that were right. If I didn't take so much crap before the game, I wouldn't be here to gloat. But I did, so I am.
I expect some serious confessions. Michigan is for real. You all said it, Notre Dame was a great team right? Well, we dominated them from the third play to the last. What do you have to say?

b-diddy
09-16-2006, 07:39 PM
even though i did end up sticking with my boys, im still shocked.

the michigan checklist is:

beat ND
beat OSU
win the big ten
win the bowl game

this year, i'd say the first two have way more significance than usual. so lloyd get a huge star for this one.

if lloyd had another 0-4 year on the list, i was sure he'd be gone. this one is big, getting OSU might be bigger.

this team does have flashes of 97. our offense has the same coordinator and balance. the D looks just as attacking. the only difference is we dont have quite the playmaker that 97 team had. if hall really does play like an all-american, this team could really make some noise.

ps: i was really impressed by henne today. that first pick was about as dumb a throw you could make, but he hustled to prevent a TD, and he bounced right back after that. good character on the kid.

MoTown
09-16-2006, 08:00 PM
Jeth - I'll be the first to give you props.

This game was fucking GREAT! Realistically, this score should have been about 47-7. A bad call on a 4th and 10 pass interference and another phantom penalty handed the Irish 14 points. I was so impressed by the Wolves today I don't know what else to say. Let's just not have a letdown next week. I think we have a little revenge to take care of.

Jethro34
09-16-2006, 08:10 PM
Speaking of Hall as an All-American, we haven't been able to see too much from him this year because teams aren't going at him.
But Woodley is making a big, big case for All-American. While he didn't get many big hits today, adding that TD to his season resume is strong.

Black Dynamite
09-16-2006, 08:11 PM
Michigan is my sleeper National title game pick. Of course i expected Henne, hart, and breaston to grow into stars. that doesnt happen, then nevermind.[smilie=running.gif]



^^^What he said minus breaston.

Brady Quinn=overrated, ND=Overrated, Burgess=Very good LB.

WTFchris
09-17-2006, 11:35 AM
I'm here to talk about the game. Where is everyone else? Everyone in the world was picking Notre Dame, right? So that means MOLA and I are the only ones that were right. If I didn't take so much crap before the game, I wouldn't be here to gloat. But I did, so I am.
I expect some serious confessions. Michigan is for real. You all said it, Notre Dame was a great team right? Well, we dominated them from the third play to the last. What do you have to say?

Even though I didn't say so on here, I thought U of M would win. What had Notre Dame done to be #2? They didn't earn that ranking from last year's play IMO. They have some great players, but Michigan has a great team.

mercury
09-17-2006, 12:28 PM
Props to Jethro, Gutz & Diddy... so much for our national pundits.
Already looking forward to the November showdown with the Buckeyes... the next media goliath to be exposed?

Any guesses where U.M.'s ranking will land this week?
I'll guess #3

Black Dynamite
09-17-2006, 12:35 PM
Props to Jethro, Gutz & Diddy... so much for our national pundits.
Already looking forward to the November showdown with the Buckeyes... the next media goliath to be exposed?

Any guesses where U.M.'s ranking will land this week?
I'll guess #3
i'd guess 5-6 would be their spot. With 3 coming if we win about 4-5 more games.

Baker
09-17-2006, 01:54 PM
First of all, I'll give some major props to Michigan. I was wrong about this game (with the rest of the world).

Jethro, I already gave you props for sticking your neck out there. And I'll give you props for being right.

But, I'm giving you a grain of props because you have picked Michigan to win every single game for the past three seasons, therefore, I think you are going to get some right. I don't know if I can attribute the prediction to knowledge if you pick your team every single game.

Regardless, Michigan looked very good. I'm glad you guys embarrassed them for my Spartans. It can't hurt our chances next week.

Black Dynamite
09-17-2006, 04:15 PM
Regardless, Michigan looked very good. I'm glad you guys embarrassed them for my Spartans. It can't hurt our chances next week.
Actually we made it worse for you. They'll be extra serious about staying in the BCS hunt. More desperation.

Baker
09-17-2006, 04:37 PM
I disagree. I understand your logic. However, I bet they realize they have next to no shot at the NC which was their goal coming into the season (not a bcs game). I think the Irish are going to be very down the next few days if not the whole next week. Instead of thinking about how MSU planted their flag on their home turf last year, I think they are going to be doing lots of should ofs, could ofs all week.

Had the Irish won, I think their confidence would have been sky high and Weis would have immediately reminded them of last year and got their focus. Don't underestimate the value of confidence. There are plenty of players whose confidence is shaken after yesterday (Quinn more than anyone) and players do not play as well when they don't have confidence. You did us a favor, trust me. Not that it matters though, we've won this game 7 of the last 9 times and it only led to a mental collapse later.

Black Dynamite
09-17-2006, 05:14 PM
Thats homerism. And too long a paragraphs worth.[smilie=blaha.gif]

Teams are notorious for trying with hard desperation to beat up on the next opponent to get their respect back. If you expect a worn out, sappy, not all there ND team. You're in for a surprise. You go from "ND is great" to "ND is weak dog waiting to get hurt more".

ND may lose another game, but i dont think MSU would be the team to stop them. MSU defense isnt as good as U of M, and Chucky Weiss will have plenty of gimmicks to throw at you.

Good Luck, but you'll have to beat a seriously focused ND team.

Baker
09-17-2006, 07:30 PM
Generally you put quotation marks around something that somebody actually said. Where did I say ND is a weak dog waiting to get hurt more? All I said was ND's confidence has to be shaken and that will help. What part of that is homerism? If I sound like a homer, you sound like a UM fan that doesn't like State.

ND will be a super tough team to beat, we will have to play terrific to knock them off, and I wouldn't put money on it. However, I'm sick of UM fans talking like the odds of MSU beating ND are comparable to winning the lottery every year. I heard the same shit last year before we beat ND AGAIN.

Let's not get into a UM-MSU comparison with your "MSU's D isn't as good as UM's" because

1) UM is better than Michigan State, I'm not arguing that
2) If we are comparing than I could say MSU's Offense is better than UM's O
3) This is getting way off topic haha

detroitsportscity
09-17-2006, 07:49 PM
Thats homerism. And too long a paragraphs worth.[smilie=blaha.gif]

Teams are notorious for trying with hard desperation to beat up on the next opponent to get their respect back. If you expect a worn out, sappy, not all there ND team. You're in for a surprise. You go from "ND is great" to "ND is weak dog waiting to get hurt more".

ND may lose another game, but i dont think MSU would be the team to stop them. MSU defense isnt as good as U of M, and Chucky Weiss will have plenty of gimmicks to throw at you.

Good Luck, but you'll have to beat a seriously focused ND team.

I look at Auburn the year they went 7-5 or 8-4 before they went undefeated, National Championship hopes, looking to reclaim past glory, gets popped, falls apart for a couple weeks, then pulls it together for a good finish that carries into next year. That's how I see ND, I think that they lose to MSU and Purdue/UCLA, along with USC at the end. But destroying everyone after that 3rd loss, and takes USC to the brink. Maybe they don't lose that middle game due to poor competition, but basically that's how I see it playing out for them.

detroitsportscity
09-17-2006, 07:52 PM
Generally you put quotation marks around something that somebody actually said. Where did I say ND is a weak dog waiting to get hurt more? All I said was ND's confidence has to be shaken and that will help. What part of that is homerism? If I sound like a homer, you sound like a UM fan that doesn't like State.

ND will be a super tough team to beat, we will have to play terrific to knock them off, and I wouldn't put money on it. However, I'm sick of UM fans talking like the odds of MSU beating ND are comparable to winning the lottery every year. I heard the same shit last year before we beat ND AGAIN.

Let's not get into a UM-MSU comparison with your "MSU's D isn't as good as UM's" because

1) UM is better than Michigan State, I'm not arguing that
2) If we are comparing than I could say MSU's Offense is better than UM's O
3) This is getting way off topic haha

True, MSU's O is better than UM's, so ND would have to score 50 plus. Not that I think that MSU's got a gimme, but I think that they can, and should if they play well.

Black Dynamite
09-17-2006, 07:54 PM
1.)i dispute your offense being better, maybe as good in its own way, but not better.
2.)i wasnt getting off topic, my point was being made. MSU isnt beating ND. atleast not a let down ND.
3.)Its still funny that MSU can beat them when you said UM couldnt. Your team assessments are based on who they beat? I see no wonder you thought ND would smash UM. [smilie=burgerking.:

MoTown
09-17-2006, 08:24 PM
Michigan State has the mental edge over ND right now. I would love to see State take out Notre Dame (again). MSU can beat ND, and being at home, I think the just might.

detroitsportscity
09-17-2006, 10:34 PM
1.)i dispute your offense being better, maybe as good in its own way, but not better.
2.)i wasnt getting off topic, my point was being made. MSU isnt beating ND. atleast not a let down ND.
3.)Its still funny that MSU can beat them when you said UM couldnt. Your team assessments are based on who they beat? I see no wonder you thought ND would smash UM. [smilie=burgerking.:

Never said that UM couldn't beat ND.

And MSU's O was ranked higher last year, and both didn't lose much. And that was with Stanton having a broken thumb.

Moodini31
09-17-2006, 10:47 PM
A week ago, Tre has ND as the #1 team in the country and now he's got them at 2-2? :confused: I think ND is going to be as pissed off as ever after Michigan nearly ending their hopes for a National Championship and don't think for a second that every ND player forgot the flag incident.

OK, I haven't been on here much lately, so I need to put in my 2 cents on the big game. I haven't seen Michigan play that well since 1997. Seriously. Michigan outplayed ND in every facet of the game. I don't think ND played their best game, but I think that was because of how amazing Michigan played. The defensive heat rattled Brady Quinn early and he was looking over his shoulder all day long.

It was evident that Michigan was clearly not showing anything in their 2 previous games vs. the jickboyz. They came out trying to run the ball down ND's throat, while being aggressive and throwing the ball downfield to Super Mario. Besides the first INT, Henne played a perfect game. I haven't seen him show touch like that since he's been a Wolverine. Awesome.

I can't say enough about the defense. Ron English is looking like Jim Hermann in '97. The defense is being very aggressive and utilizing their freakish athletes. Shawn Crable is putting heat on the passer on every down, Woodley is leading the NCAA in sacks, the D-line is pressuring the QB without the blitz, Burgess is playing like the 5 star he was supposed to be, and Leon Hall is a legit All-American. This is what I like the most. Michigan's D is for real, and if you have an amazing defense, you can beat anyone.

To sum it up, it just feels good to hear national media saying "Michigan is back", Herbstreit saying "This Michigan team is for real", hearing them being discussed as a national title contender, and every web page I've been to in the last 2 days, I've seen Wolverines celebrating in Notre Dame Stadium. [smilie=rip.gif]

Saturday will be a real test. If we can come off the high of beating ND and take care of a tough Wisconsin team, look out.

http://vmedia.rivals.com/uploads/883/F211358.jpg
Hail to the Victors!

Fool
09-18-2006, 10:32 AM
True, MSU's O is better than UM's, so ND would have to score 50 plus. Not that I think that MSU's got a gimme, but I think that they can, and should if they play well.

Yeah, that's how it works. Nevermind that 14 of Michigan's 47 were scored by the defense and 10 more were set up by the defense creating turnovers and the offense starting on Notre Dame's side of the field (once on the ND 5 yardline).

That said, I would have picked the Spartans before this weekend and Notre Dame didn't do anything to change that (confidence and revenge only go so far).

Baker
09-18-2006, 10:55 AM
I'm sorry but some of you Wolverines are absolutely retarded. Can you R E A D?!

DrTre11 wrote: "ND will be a super tough team to beat, we will have to play terrific to knock them off, and I wouldn't put money on it."

Moodini follows it up with: "A week ago, Tre has ND as the #1 team in the country and now he's got them at 2-2?"

Is it that hard to read my posts? I specifically say that I wouldn't bet on MSU winning and then Moodini posts that. Unbelievable.

Baker
09-18-2006, 02:04 PM
Okay, maybe retarded was a little harsh, but c'mon! Can we read before we post please.

slydiggity
09-18-2006, 02:53 PM
I'm here to talk about the game. Where is everyone else? Everyone in the world was picking Notre Dame, right? So that means MOLA and I are the only ones that were right. If I didn't take so much crap before the game, I wouldn't be here to gloat. But I did, so I am.
I expect some serious confessions. Michigan is for real. You all said it, Notre Dame was a great team right? Well, we dominated them from the third play to the last. What do you have to say?

and i don't know how to quote multiple quotes... but you also said
BEFORE THE GAME... which is HUGE PROPS TO YOU...

"But Michigan is pissed. They will be ready and they WILL punch Notre Dame in the mouth."

you did it my friend and you now have every right to gloat... but only because it was such a spanking and utter total domination.

I definitely think ND walked off their field with the taste of blood in their respective mouths.

Now if only Roy Williams WR- Lions could take some lessons on when and when not to speak... then the world of Michigan sport might be a much happier place.

Baker
09-18-2006, 03:37 PM
OK, I haven't been on here much lately, so I need to put in my 2 cents on the big game. I haven't seen Michigan play that well since 1997. Seriously. Michigan outplayed ND in every facet of the game. I don't think ND played their best game, but I think that was because of how amazing Michigan played. The defensive heat rattled Brady Quinn early and he was looking over his shoulder all day long.

It was evident that Michigan was clearly not showing anything in their 2 previous games vs. the jickboyz. They came out trying to run the ball down ND's throat, while being aggressive and throwing the ball downfield to Super Mario. Besides the first INT, Henne played a perfect game. I haven't seen him show touch like that since he's been a Wolverine. Awesome.

I can't say enough about the defense. Ron English is looking like Jim Hermann in '97. The defense is being very aggressive and utilizing their freakish athletes. Shawn Crable is putting heat on the passer on every down, Woodley is leading the NCAA in sacks, the D-line is pressuring the QB without the blitz, Burgess is playing like the 5 star he was supposed to be, and Leon Hall is a legit All-American. This is what I like the most. Michigan's D is for real, and if you have an amazing defense, you can beat anyone.

To sum it up, it just feels good to hear national media saying "Michigan is back", Herbstreit saying "This Michigan team is for real", hearing them being discussed as a national title contender, and every web page I've been to in the last 2 days, I've seen Wolverines celebrating in Notre Dame Stadium. [smilie=rip.gif]

Saturday will be a real test. If we can come off the high of beating ND and take care of a tough Wisconsin team, look out.

http://vmedia.rivals.com/uploads/883/F211358.jpg
Hail to the Victors!

Wow, what a difference a game makes. You were hating on Michigan's play calling a week ago. You told me you thought ND would absolutely work Michigan. Now you are talking referring to 97 and title hopes.

b-diddy
09-18-2006, 04:18 PM
one thing that bothers me still is braeston. coaching staff needs to figure him out. he's way to big of a telent to be so ineffective.

if he cant catch, he probably shouldnt be a reciever. i dont know about converting him to CB (especially at this point in the season), but there are ways he could still be a homerun threat on offense, we just got to find the right way to get him the ball.

one thing michigan did in drew henson era well was run alot of reverses. you could count on one or two big gains a game with a reverse. i think braeston would be an ideal candidate for that role.

MoTown
09-18-2006, 04:41 PM
Anthony?

Moodini31
09-18-2006, 07:30 PM
Wow, what a difference a game makes. You were hating on Michigan's play calling a week ago. You told me you thought ND would absolutely work Michigan. Now you are talking referring to 97 and title hopes.

I got swindled just like the Irish did. I thought it was going to be the same old vanilla offense like the first 2 games, but I was fooled just like ND was, and I gotta admit, I feeeeel it. The aggressiveness was sweet. Mike DeBord and Ron English booooyeee!

Baker
09-18-2006, 08:07 PM
I got swindled just like the Irish did. I thought it was going to be the same old vanilla offense like the first 2 games, but I was fooled just like ND was, and I gotta admit, I feeeeel it. The aggressiveness was sweet. Mike DeBord and Ron English booooyeee!

Why is it that you try to call me out on the State threads, but it is okay for you to make GIANT flip flops every single week with every single team you root for in every single sport?

The self admitted King of hot and cold tries to call out DrTre for flip flopping. Interesting.

Jethro34
09-18-2006, 10:01 PM
Dude, you made your point in 56 threads now. I think that's sufficient.

You talk about how I pick Michigan to win every game. That's right. I should. When your team is always ranked among the best and always has top talent, why wouldn't you? There is no reason they shouldn't have at least a chance to win every game.

Even when they lose, how often do they get blown out? But you have to admit, sometimes the way everyone else - including all your best friends from Around the Horn and other media, get on a hype train and make it seem like a game will be one-sided. I'll admit I was nervous about this game, just like I will always be nervous about Ohio State and any Rose Bowl, but I stuck my head out there. I didn't back away from it and I was fully prepared to take heat and lots of it if I was wrong. I took heat for my Sparty pick too. If you weren't so busy bitching about Mood you would see that I gave your Spartans love in that game thread.

slydiggity
09-20-2006, 10:18 AM
one thing that bothers me still is braeston. coaching staff needs to figure him out. he's way to big of a telent to be so ineffective.

if he cant catch, he probably shouldnt be a reciever. i dont know about converting him to CB (especially at this point in the season), but there are ways he could still be a homerun threat on offense, we just got to find the right way to get him the ball.

one thing michigan did in drew henson era well was run alot of reverses. you could count on one or two big gains a game with a reverse. i think braeston would be an ideal candidate for that role.

I agree Breaston isn't living up to his potential...but could it be that Manningham is just outplaying everyone in the UM recieving core? just a thought.

Black Dynamite
09-20-2006, 11:14 AM
one thing michigan did in drew henson era well was run alot of reverses. you could count on one or two big gains a game with a reverse. i think braeston would be an ideal candidate for that role.
The drew henson era was garbage IMO. They couldnt even figure out brady was better than him. i'd rather get back to the decoy plays of the 97 campaign with the bread and butter semi-bootleg PA to the tight end. I liked that offense, I felt it had great balance even though it was a run first offense. I see some of that run first balance this year in the playcalling. partly why i've made Michigan my sleeper pick for the BCS title game this year.

I still dont see it as a gimme though. But i see a team thats on the right track this year.

Wizzle
09-20-2006, 03:34 PM
http://espn.go.com/photo/2006/0919/pg2_weisobitfix.jpg

that is great

Moodini31
09-20-2006, 05:34 PM
That's fricking classic Wizzle. I heard Belegian reading that on the radio this morning. Hilarious. [smilie=thumbsup.gi:

Moodini31
09-20-2006, 05:38 PM
Thousands of Michigan fans will recite for years to come where they were when the Wolverines marched into South Bend, buried their recent failures, doubts and disrespect and re-claimed their seat on the national stage.-Rivals.com

Kstat
09-20-2006, 05:43 PM
Brady Quinn For Heisman. Enjoy.

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Glenn
07-07-2016, 09:06 AM
Michigan and Notre Dame reportedly will restart their football series in 2018. http://on.freep.com/29qbDLl

Fool
07-07-2016, 09:36 AM
Nice to have an easy wins early in the schedule.

Timone
07-07-2016, 01:26 PM
Such a great game that 2006 one was!