September 1st, 2014 at 10:59 AM ^
There he goes!
September 1st, 2014 at 10:58 AM ^
I want Funchess to do to them what Michael Floyd/Tim Brown/Rocket Ismael did to us and then some.
September 1st, 2014 at 4:20 PM ^
Yes, you young guys always lament that you did not get to experience the Michigan of the '80s and '90s, and for good reason.
But there is one area you have a (chicken) leg up on us . . . success against Notre Dame.
We experienced a series of maddening losses, particularlly at ND, via freakish events. We were snake-bit.
Not so for you guys. You beat them every way possible . . . blowouts, close games, games at A2, games at ND, games at night. All of it. You even knocked their lucky charms rainbow out of the sky.
September 1st, 2014 at 10:58 AM ^
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September 1st, 2014 at 11:22 AM ^
And I think we are looking at our game a bit more realistically than are other fan bases...
http://michiganstate.247sports.com/Board/93/Contents/Oregon-doesnt-impr…
They truly have no idea how to handle any sort of success.
September 1st, 2014 at 11:22 AM ^
And I think we are looking at our game a bit more realistically than are other fan bases...
http://michiganstate.247sports.com/Board/93/Contents/Oregon-doesnt-impr…
They truly have no idea how to handle any sort of success.
September 1st, 2014 at 11:27 AM ^
Are we rooting for Oregon?
September 1st, 2014 at 11:34 AM ^
I sure as shit am. I don't worry about the perception of the Big Ten. How Michigan performs is the only thing I care about. I want to see MSU knocked down a peg as their fanbase has become arrogant and insufferable.
September 1st, 2014 at 11:36 AM ^
Meteor.
September 1st, 2014 at 11:54 AM ^
I won't be, but I don't judge anyone who does.
I think fixing the horrible perception of the B1G is more important than any small satisfaction I get from watching state lose a game they are supposed to lose.
Dont get me wrong, if they lose ill have a good laugh and enjoy the rest of my weekend, but I wont root against them. OSU is the only team i want to lose every game forever.
September 1st, 2014 at 7:52 PM ^
Agreed. Let Staee win this week. Then it means all the more for Michigan when we beat them in a few.
But if Staee loses this week, then whether Michigan wins or loses against Staee, they are worse off.
September 1st, 2014 at 12:10 PM ^
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September 1st, 2014 at 12:31 PM ^
September 1st, 2014 at 12:34 PM ^
Let's just say I wouldn't mind Oregon winning by 150 points...
September 1st, 2014 at 12:58 PM ^
September 1st, 2014 at 11:49 AM ^
I would like to see us come out strong on Saturday in SB. I think DG making reads at the line is an improvement and the play calling is also improved. I saw many options 2 RB's and many WR's for DG and the 13/14 is promising even though the coverage was questionable on our receivers, I'd expect better coverage from ranked opp. D-line will be interesting to see vs a larger more talented O-line. Although the secondary looked pretty good to me in the press coverage and attacking the screens (countess & peppers).
All of ND's TDs came from what to me seemed like blown coverages/separation and Denard-esqe QB keeps. I would hope that our coverage and pass rush is much better than Rice to contain Golson and keep WR's in check. I'd also expect us to be better at containing Golson on his scrambles/runs.
The caveat to these is they were against cupcakes and nothing is relevant! Will be a good week of speculation.
Cant wait for Saturday!
September 1st, 2014 at 12:01 PM ^
How can the ND players in the investigation be starting Saturday... thought they were suspended?
September 1st, 2014 at 12:04 PM ^
WOTS is there will be an announcement tomorrow and a few of the players will be cleared to play.
September 1st, 2014 at 12:10 PM ^
If Michigan played them week 1 this would have been played out one week prior.
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September 1st, 2014 at 2:08 PM ^
No, because the students who are part of the committee didn't get back until last week.
September 1st, 2014 at 12:08 PM ^
Their replacements were bad enough that even rusty starters are better, it seems.
I view that as a god sign. That means that their defense will either wear down or become spotty with substitutions. Either outcome is good for the Good Guys.
September 1st, 2014 at 2:08 PM ^
Not my problem that you can't pay your BIG refs correctly. Thats on you.
September 1st, 2014 at 12:01 PM ^
Do not forget that in South Bend the referees always give the Irish 7 - 10 points. :(
September 1st, 2014 at 1:47 PM ^
September 1st, 2014 at 12:36 PM ^
First time poster here. I'll get it out of the way now...I'm an ND fan living in Michigan with tons of friends who are Michigan fans so I know a fair amount about your team. Not great knowledge but good enough to keep some decent discussion I hope.
I'm thinking this will be another close game in the series (go figure) and will be pretty high scoring. Our offense is a whole different animal with a QB like Golson at the helm. It's a typical Brian Kelly offense that he just couldn't run with Rees. Our defense will be going through some growing pains since we are doing a 180 in terms of scheme going from a bend but dont break, conservative 3-4 base to an attacking, aggressive, blitzing 4-3 base. We will get burned with the big plays early in the season until all the guys can adjust to the new system. And you guys have the talent and playmakers to burn us for our mistakes in adjusting to the new scheme.
I think Nuss is just what you guys needed on offense to get things turned around there. And Funchess is a beast who we will have to find some sort of answer for. If we had a full strength Russell (one of the suspended players) I'd say he could at least limit Funchess somewhat but since he hasnt been practicing for over 2 weeks I'm not sure of the difference he'll make.
I'm looking forward to a good game this Saturday though. Should be fun to watch.
September 1st, 2014 at 1:06 PM ^
September 1st, 2014 at 1:07 PM ^
I would love nothing more than to walk out of South Bend with a win and leave this rivalry on a high note. We've taken 6 of the last 8 from these guys. But I gotta tell you, 7 of 9 sounds a whole heck of a lot better.
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September 1st, 2014 at 1:50 PM ^
Which is still a better fate than encountering C.H.U.D. from T.S.I.S.B.
September 1st, 2014 at 3:08 PM ^
I recall setting in on the Kim Dunbar situation and the judge asked, "Alright, who be on her first?"
September 1st, 2014 at 3:27 PM ^
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September 1st, 2014 at 6:14 PM ^
A lot of people keep saying we'll know where we stand after the ND game. If anything the ND game has given us all false hope several times over the past several years. I think we'll know more about this team after the Utah game than the ND one IMO.