So That Just Happened....
I don't know what to think about what just happened in the Sparty Game. What are your thoughts on the this for the conference, Sparty's "Prestige", and Michigan's outlook on this. Discuss.
EDIT: Note that MSU had ZERO penalties in the game, that is a big swing. Good coaching, player recognizing that they got luck with how Michigan didn't take advantage of the penalties, or just don't hate Wiscy as much as Michigan?
October 22nd, 2011 at 11:40 PM ^
I guess we should feel a little better about the debacle that happened last weekend. This should also help our rankings.
October 23rd, 2011 at 1:53 AM ^
I think MSU still can lose the next road game to Nebraska and road game to Iowa. I really dont buy into this MSU team on the road, just look what ND and OSU did to them. So Michigan still has chance for the Conference Championship game.
October 23rd, 2011 at 10:30 AM ^
What did OSU do to MSU other than lose the game?
October 23rd, 2011 at 10:40 AM ^
They held MSU to 10 points. On the road, MSU hasn't done a lot of scoring.
October 23rd, 2011 at 12:50 PM ^
in that game...and yet still beat OSU on the road....
MSU is a better team than UM right now...it is what it is. This does not mean they win out...cause you still have to play the game.
October 22nd, 2011 at 11:40 PM ^
They still have three road games which are losable and hope they drop 2 of those 3. We need to take care of business starting Saturday.
October 22nd, 2011 at 11:40 PM ^
Bielema = moron. Well played on the timeout strategy Brett.
October 23rd, 2011 at 12:03 AM ^
That TO was one of the dumber things I've seen called in a game lately. Maybe call it on 3rd and 22, but 2nd and 22?? Ultimately gave Sparty just enough time.
October 23rd, 2011 at 12:10 AM ^
I thought the timeout when it was 2nd and 22 was fine. At that point you've got to imagine your D will get the stop. I just would not have called another one after MSU gained 13 yards to set up a makeable 3rd down.
October 23rd, 2011 at 12:38 AM ^
Wiscy likely gets the ball on its own ~25 w/ 15 seconds left. Kneel down & go to OT.
But if MSU punts from its own 22, the Wiscy likely gets the ball on its own ~40 w/ 15 seconds left. There could be value in that.
October 23rd, 2011 at 12:57 AM ^
they are up 24 at halftime,when its crunch time and the pressure,not so much.
October 22nd, 2011 at 11:40 PM ^
Fuck Bret Bielema for being awful in that game. That's what I think about it.
October 23rd, 2011 at 12:20 AM ^
The only reason Wisconsin has had success is because of Bielema
October 23rd, 2011 at 12:52 AM ^
Ya know
October 23rd, 2011 at 12:25 AM ^
The only reason Wisconsin has had success is because of Bielema
October 22nd, 2011 at 11:41 PM ^
hurts the B1G's prestige (no undefeated team). Pretty much kills any shot Mich has to win the Legends division. And shows that sparty is for real. So....shit
October 22nd, 2011 at 11:51 PM ^
What's the "Legends" division? Are you referring to the West Division?
October 23rd, 2011 at 12:02 AM ^
Let's root for Nebraska.
The following procedure will determine the representative from each division in the event of a tie:
- If two teams are tied, the winner of the game between the two tied teams shall be the representative
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- The records of the three tied teams will be compared against each other
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- The records of the three teams will be compared against all common conference opponents;
- The highest ranked team in the first Bowl Championship Series Poll following the completion of Big Ten regular season conference play shall be the representative in the Big Ten Championship Game, unless the two highest ranked tied teams are ranked within one spot of each other in the BCS poll. In this case, the head-to-head results of the top two ranked tied teams shall determine the representative in the Big Ten Championship
- The team with the best overall winning percentage [excluding exempted games] shall be the representative
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October 23rd, 2011 at 12:11 AM ^
Someone commented on a thread before the game started that they hoped MSU won the West and got killed in the BTCG by Wisconsin, vaulting Michigan into the BCS.
I think this scenario just got a lot more likely, assuming Michigan can go the rest of the way with only one more loss.
October 23rd, 2011 at 12:38 AM ^
I was looking at the teams we could possibly play and I'd almost prefer the SEC 3rd team over any of the potential teams we could play in the BCS.
October 23rd, 2011 at 8:54 AM ^
That would be great.
October 22nd, 2011 at 11:41 PM ^
Why the second TO on the third and 9? They were content to end the game and go to OT.
October 22nd, 2011 at 11:42 PM ^
My reaction? Disgust. Hate. Disbelief? I really am beginning to hate that school.
October 23rd, 2011 at 8:55 AM ^
Indifference is worse than hate.
October 22nd, 2011 at 11:43 PM ^
I don't know if it's just me buying into the SEC hype after it's shoved down ESPN viewers throats every 10 seconds, but the B1G simply looks very weak this year. Teams have been beaten by mediocre ooc teams, and the teams everyone considered good, just aren't all that. Maybe I'm wrong, but my guess is the bowl record will be awful this year.
October 23rd, 2011 at 12:36 AM ^
That's just your bitterness
October 22nd, 2011 at 11:44 PM ^
We're fucked in conference. That is all. We'd have to win out, and they'd have to lose 2.
I think us winning out is actually a possibility. But their schedule is set up nicely for them. They could win out as well. Their only real challenge is Nebraska.
Yay Outback bowl! :D
October 22nd, 2011 at 11:58 PM ^
We would hardly get the Outlook bowl if we win out but miss the Conference title game. An 11-1 Michigan team would likely get a BCS berth. Time to just worry about our business and not worry about how it plays out with Sparty as we have no control of that anyway.
October 23rd, 2011 at 9:20 AM ^
well on the road. Loss to ND and a three point win over Ohio who was still missing their best players.
How often do you see a supposed Heisman candidate drop the ball on a sure first down, a blocked FG, a blocked punt for a TD right before half when all the punter needs to do is get it off, a WR drop a sure TD pass, tie the score after being down 14 in he fourth, your arrogant coach call time out on a third and eight when the other team is playing for OT, the same coach call time out right before the hail mary, and then have the hail may overturned by replay.
October 22nd, 2011 at 11:44 PM ^
Our loss to them doesn't look so bad now... They looked, at times, like the best team in the Big 10.
Unfortunately, this means the Big 10 is out of the picture for national championship. I still think Wisconsin wins the Big 10, though. With the exception of Nebraska hopefully beating Michigan State (Nebraska is at home), Michigan has a shot of getting an at-large BCS bid by winning out against a field of truly flawed opponents. Every team we play in the next 5 weeks is beatable, and if we win out, we could have a special season. Maybe fiesta bowl against a Big 12 opponent and NOT an SEC opponent (please...)
October 22nd, 2011 at 11:44 PM ^
Why the second TO on the third and 9? They were content to end the game and go to OT.
October 23rd, 2011 at 12:01 AM ^
I sure hope that was a player screw-up and not a decision by the coaching staff or I'd have to assume that they are dumber than a bag of rocks.
October 22nd, 2011 at 11:45 PM ^
We're fucked in conference. That is all. We'd have to win out, and they'd have to lose 2.
I think us winning out is actually a possibility. But their schedule is set up nicely for them. They could win out as well. Their only real challenge is Nebraska.
Yay Outback bowl! :D
October 22nd, 2011 at 11:58 PM ^
Iowa may not be a sure thing. They seem to be rounding into form as the season goes on.
October 23rd, 2011 at 12:13 AM ^
i don't think there is a sure thing remaining on our schedule, even purdue. let's take em one at a time.
October 23rd, 2011 at 12:16 AM ^
I meant for MSU. I agree that for us, every game is potentially difficult.
October 22nd, 2011 at 11:46 PM ^
Well Wisconsin played the derpiest quarter in recent memory, and now we have to go undefeated while an MSU team that just beat Wisconsin loses to two of Nebraska, Minnesota, Iowa, Indiana and Northwestern.
October 22nd, 2011 at 11:47 PM ^
Remember the days when UM fans didn't get butthurt about a game we didn't play in?
October 23rd, 2011 at 12:05 AM ^
Exactly - Enjoy the games but let's not start obsessing about Sparty. They will crash and burn in their own time. Don't concern yourself with it. Sparty will be Sparty. Who cares.
October 22nd, 2011 at 11:47 PM ^
"i threw it up for grabs." I'm a lucky SOB
October 22nd, 2011 at 11:50 PM ^
Bad end game management by Bret. MSU played a decent game but nothing impressive (sorry i'm not being a homer I really just wasn't impressed). Thought it was funny that the helmet to helmet call that took Ball out of the game wasn't called. Just an observation it didn't look dirty to me or anything. The last 10 seconds that refused to tick off from the second to last play made me laugh so hard. It didn't effect (affect?) the game though they still had time for that last play but it still made me giggle. MSU holds the legends division in their hands completly. Congrats to them. I won't be impressed until they beat Wisconsin on a neutral field in the B1G championship game which they really look like they will be there. That is all.
October 22nd, 2011 at 11:51 PM ^
October 22nd, 2011 at 11:56 PM ^
Cousins. It wasn't as bad of a call as the Borges call last week.
October 23rd, 2011 at 12:01 AM ^
The last play was a 2 man rush.
October 22nd, 2011 at 11:51 PM ^
thread needed a gholston reference.
October 22nd, 2011 at 11:52 PM ^
I'm just gonna pretend that I am having a bad dream and will wake up soon. Also, Brett Bilhema is an asshole
October 22nd, 2011 at 11:53 PM ^
but you'd think we just lost to MSU again based on everyone's reaction and emo posts
October 22nd, 2011 at 11:58 PM ^