Michigan 2009: 10-2
This is not my prediction. This will be the Vegas odds. Michigan will be the favorite in every remaining game this year, except probably PSU and OSU. And Michigan will probably not be more than 3-5 point underdogs in those games, which are at the Big House.
[Edit: Assuming the Forcier does not get injured or sick.]
September 17th, 2009 at 12:32 AM ^
The thing we have that will keep opposing DCs guessing is that there is not the "go-to" guy you can easily identify in most offenses. There are way too many options for Forcier. Double-cover Hemingway? No problem. Koger, Grady, Odoms, ... And just when a defense thinks its figured out the pass options, Forcier makes a nice move and scampers for a nice gainer, or Minor (RAGE!) makes them pay. I'm guessing Pepto-Bismol sales have skyrocketed in East Lansing, Columbus and Happy Valley.
That said, we're not exactly well-oiled yet. But, the potential! These last two weeks have shown a scary upside to this offense. That's what I think is fueling the idea that we could get to 10-2.
Still, I'd be delighted (if not delirious) with 8-4 this season. It means a good bowl where last year we had no bowl. Beyond that, who knows?
Thanks for the post.