I dont think you can state how important it is in this offense for those to be accurate and quick release.....Threet can't do that.  In fact it was strange to see a qb actual read his progressions.  Sheridan has been bad, but today he was borderline good.  WTF did that come from.  

 Heck Feagin ran with power and confidence even. 

Let's not get carried away with Sheridan's performance.  The best thing he did was not throw an interception, despite a few close calls.  Minnesota defenders dropped as many passes as Michigan receivers.

A great job by Sheridan managing the game today though, and a win is a win is a win.  The defense was excellent, playing high-energy all game.

 I wouldn't mind a little more Michael Shaw in my life, the kid has speed and the ability to finish a run.  It was nice to see a Michigan player shift the ball to the outside hand one time this season. 

Caughty by X - a true freshman

run by X2 for multiple yards - a true freshman

returned by x3 - a true freshman

For any naysayers - I think this game is just highlighted how many quality Freshman we've got who will be outstanding as "veteran" players over the next three years of their careers.

I was really anxious to see feagin in the game today, and thought he did a good enough job running the ball.  If they continue to let him play, which they should,  I think they are going to have to let him throw something.  The buckeyes will eat him up if all he does in run when he comes in.  All in all though I was moderatly encouraged by what I saw today and have HOPE for next season.

Does anyone know the deal with terrence robinson, I haven't heard much about him, just wondering if he is being red-shirted or got hurt or something?

So my question now is do we go back to Threet next week or stick with the sheidan/feagin combo from today.  If it was up to me I would say stick with what is working, even though it was only one game, but I have a feeling RR will go with threet if he is healthy, although he might have a very short leash.

Sheridan trying to force things and make plays beyond his capability = DEATH. Threet playing hurt and/or attempting a screen = DEATH. Sheridan w/ ball protection + Feagin >>>>>> a healthy Threet.

Today I applaud Sheridan and the entire team for playing a complete game, up to expectations given the talent and experience level.  Ok, so Sheridan and the receivers lucked out on a couple of throws that the gophers couldn't make a play on either.  So what? Should we all stoop down to Drew Sharp's level and use this victory to whine more about what could have been?  Instead, maybe this win should make us all settle down, step away from the cliff, put the razor blade down -- and ponder the exciting possibilities down the road (minus Threet, minus Sheridan, plus a real dual threat QB with Feagin in the slot where he should be). On defense I saw a lot of 4-2-5, which should be the BASE package, given the poor state of the linebacker play. Steve Brown and Charles Stewart are pretty scary at times, but you don't have to be Gsimmons to identify your best chance of success -- make the QB beat you while under pressure from front 4, and add a blitz here and there.  Of all the bitching going on about Rich Rod, Shafer, and rest of the coaching staff, the only hard evidence against them this season is their inability to recognize this weakness, and somehow think that a 3 man front is even an option, given their personnel.  I hate to speculate too much, but I wonder if the 3-3-5 scheme in the Purdue game was a temporary loss of faith in Shafer by Rich Rod, somewhat panic-induced by the mounting criticism he's been facing.