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MGoPodcast 15.10: It's The Purge, Baby! Comment Count

BlueBarron November 6th, 2023 at 7:00 AM

2 hour and 11 minutes

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1. Offense vs Purdue

Starts at 1:00

EDITOR NOTE: I am also spending a lot of time compressing Brian's voice. The worst night game to have is the crappy night game, especially when USC Washington and Alabama LSU are on! It says something that JJ hit 60% of his passes and threw for over 300 yards and everyone's like "what's wrong with JJ?" When do you want to save a play and when do you want to put it on tape? Donovan Edwards has not been utilized properly, are they saving a package for him against Penn State? Starting tackles gave up some sacks but otherwise played pretty well (Purdue has a pair of NFL defensive ends). Is the way to beat JJ by playing a lot of zone defense?

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2. Defense vs Purdue

Starts at 43:20

Michigan wasn't getting sacks against Hudson Card but they were pressuring him on every play. It'll be curious to see who actually rotates against Penn State. Starting to feel like we're getting the 2021 version of Rod Moore, which is encouraging. Junior Colson took a step in the right direction, Josh Wallace also played well. All of the ends are a higher level than we predicted at the beginning of the year.

3. Hot Takes, Game Theory, and Special Teams

Starts at 1:02:36

Takes hotter than Santa Ono's letter to Tony Petitti. Why is Purdue football every five years just two NFL defensive ends and nothing else? The 4th and one felt like a good decision, the formation wasn't. Michigan hasn't kicked a field goal in forever so it was good to see it still works. Starters played well into the 4th quarter.

4. Around the Big Ten with Jamie Mac

Starts at 1:25:22

Penn State - 51
Maryland - 15

Maryland turns the ball over four times and rushes for -49 yards. Yup, we're at November Maryland, they are no longer a trap game. When Drew Allar can set his feet and have time to throw he looks like the five star he's supposed to be, but when you pressure him he's shaky. They probably won't be able to run against Michigan but they still have one of the best defenses in college football.


Ohio State - 35
Rutgers - 16

Rutgers is leading 9-7 at halftime but throws a pick-six while driving in the 3rd quarter. Rutgers outgains Ohio State 361-328. We experienced for a moment what it was like being a Rutgers fan and it wasn't fun.


Iowa - 10
Northwestern - 7

Neither team gets more than 200 yards and Iowa is alone in first place in the West. He can't keep getting away with it.


Indiana - 20
Wisconsin - 14

How did Indiana win this? Uhh, one good pass play? Wisconsin outgain Indiana 344-261. Indiana took the lead and just waited for the time to run out before Wisconsin came back.


Michigan State - 20
Nebraska - 17

Nebraska gets back to their old self, turning the ball over three times.


Illinois - 27
Minnesota - 26

Illinois wins on an improbable last minute drive with their backup QB. A disappointing game for anyone who didn't want to see Iowa in the Big Ten Championship Game.

 

MUSIC:

  • “Make Me Thomas”— supercooper! ft. Jawn Legend
  • “The Stones I Throw”— Levon and the Hawks
  • “Are You Gonna Run”—  Low Cut Connie
  • “Across 110th Street”
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Comments

Harbaugh4TheWin

November 6th, 2023 at 12:41 PM ^

I think the 4th and 1 Shotgun formation is to put something on film that says we're stubborn and you must defend against running straight up the middle, when in fact an RPO will burn you alive when and IF we ever actually NEED that first down.  Not to mention Outside Zone as an option.

I also think we have one hell of a passing attack that will be deployed when and IF we need it.  CJ plays big in big games.  I expect he will have a big game against PSU and oSU .  With Roman Wilson being target #1, who do you put your best Corner on in Man Coverage?  Add a potent mix of Donovan Edwards as a receiver and sprinkle in our latest secret weapon Semaj Morgan.... I mean, who do you stop?  Toss in a lethal dose of Loveland and Barner and OMG.  Pick your poison.

The 2023 version of Michigan and JJ relies on its running game at its leisure. 

I am not convinced PSU can match up on defense against Michigan this year.  And I am convinced our defense can contain this unimpressive PSU offense.

This board worries a bit too much. (BPONE?)  I dunno.  My eyes tell me Michigan BIG on Saturday.  My heart tells me this is a statement game.  Michigan 40.  PUS 10.  GO BLUE!!!  

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MGlobules

November 6th, 2023 at 12:59 PM ^

When Donovan goes in, you can pretty much book that the play is going to involve him. Don't have to put that sign on tape. A one-two punch with Mullings and Corum might be indicated for next week, with Warren involved in a lot of misdirection, working as a receiver, etc.

I'm not with those who say the running game has been ineffective, just less availing. We still need it, and we will get our yards. If JJ's confident and accurate, we win big; if he struggles, it's more of a nail-biter. Don't forget that the referees read the papers.

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