January 1st, 2013 at 12:09 PM ^
January 1st, 2013 at 12:21 PM ^
2ND HALF: 6 yards, -2 yards, 0 yards, 1 yard
So he had 3 carries that didn't work well and then he was reportedly too injured to continue.
The other 7 gained him 121 yards and a touchdown.
January 1st, 2013 at 11:25 AM ^
I think we get demolished. Something on the order of 35-6. Our offense has struggled to put points on the board against elite defenses since 2008. Without a running game, I just can't see how we put up points against this pass rush. I hope to hell come 4pm I am proven wrong, but as it sits I just don't see how this works out well for us.
January 1st, 2013 at 11:40 AM ^
but my Maize-colored glasses only see so far.
We are without our primary punter, without one of our most experienced defensive backs (& replaced by a special teams player), without our # 1 RB, our Offensive line has arguably been our weakest position group all year.
We have our primary QB either still slightly injured, or practicing at positions that he hasn't practiced in 4 years, (luckily the back-up QB has all of 5 starts) virtually no competent back-up RB, a suspect OC, an antiquated punt formation and we are essentially playing an away game. Also, as much as I appreciate Hoke, I'll give the In-game coaching edge to Spurrier.
Our D will keep them in it, but just barely.
January 1st, 2013 at 11:58 AM ^
I'm not saying your points are incorrect, and I predicted a 20-13 win by South Carolina.
BUT South Carolina has its weaknesses, too, including missing their starting running back and a weak offensive line.
January 1st, 2013 at 12:23 PM ^
Which is one of the reasons I don't see a blowout (plus I didn't want to ramble into a complete pro vs con post). I'll still give them the edge in the backup RB dept.
Our D will hurry, pressure, & hopefully manhandle Shaw; but their dink& dunk passing may still pose a problem.
I guess to me it looks like Michigan is at risk for the "Death from a thousand cuts" scenario. Too many little disadvantages adding up to yards & points.
January 1st, 2013 at 11:26 AM ^
January 1st, 2013 at 11:49 AM ^
I hope to see Denard run back a kick possibly off a fake reverse to raise his NFL stock .
January 1st, 2013 at 11:28 AM ^
Michigan All The Points, South Carolina The Rest.
January 1st, 2013 at 11:46 AM ^
If Borges utilizes the Devin/Denard duo and plays much more aggressively and our defense is able to shut down Thompson and Shaw in the pass game, I think we have a great shot of winning today. I also think special teams will end up being an X factor by the end of it all as well. I'm going to stay optimistic and say Michigan, 31-28. Gibbons has another brunette girls moment with 30 seconds left.
January 1st, 2013 at 11:47 AM ^
January 1st, 2013 at 11:49 AM ^
I'll send him a cup of my blood.
January 1st, 2013 at 12:09 PM ^
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January 1st, 2013 at 11:51 AM ^
Had a dream that Denard returned the opening kickoff for a touchdown.
Go Blue.
January 1st, 2013 at 11:52 AM ^
January 1st, 2013 at 12:49 PM ^
How can Borges game plan be separated from the fact the OL is suspect, his starting RB is out and his QB will be making his fifth start?
Love it or hate it, the core of Hoke ball is lining up, looking your opponent straight in the eye and defeating him...not tricking him.
January 1st, 2013 at 11:54 AM ^
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January 1st, 2013 at 12:23 PM ^
I actually agree with you on this one. I think Borges knows he messed up the Ohio game, and he's not going to make the same mistakes this game. I expect our offense to actually do pretty well.
January 1st, 2013 at 12:28 PM ^
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January 1st, 2013 at 12:53 PM ^
Brandon's new bowl jerseys will include a scrolling LED display on the chest which Al Borges will use to inform the Gamecock defense that, yes, this play will indeed be a run.
Jake Ryan declaring for the draft will seem like a real possibility.
Denard scores a magical but ultimately meaningless touchdown.
South Carolina 13 Michigan 7
January 1st, 2013 at 12:53 PM ^
Good guys- 23
Sc- 12
January 1st, 2013 at 12:59 PM ^
Did he pick mich or SC?
If he picked SC...did he put a cock on his head?
Sry. I had to. Inappropriate, I know. Haha.
January 1st, 2013 at 4:44 PM ^