10 wins in consecutive seasons: 1st time since 2002/2003

Submitted by Eye of the Tiger on

I realize that a lot of us are downgrading our expectations right now, given the last two performances and Speight's injury, but we did get our 10th win today. That makes 2015/2016 the first time we've won 10 or more wins in consecutive seasons since 2002/2003. 

Though it's not a conference championship, CFP appearence or even a win over OSU, this is still a sign of how much things have changed since Harbaugh came to Ann Arbor. Think about it: since the last time we won 10 games in consecutive seasons, the following Big 10 Teams have done it at least once: MSU, OSU, PSU, WIsconsin, Iowa. 

So this is a pretty significant sign that we're back in the thick of things, and hopefully there to stay. And that, at least, is something to be thankful for. 

 

 

 

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Ty Butterfield

November 19th, 2016 at 8:07 PM ^

Wow. Didn't realize it had been that long. Will be hard to pull it off next season with all the talent leaving.

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Har-Boner

November 19th, 2016 at 9:35 PM ^

For instance:

"Indiana is last in the FBS in red zone offense." -Thanks Mr. McElroy, that virtually guarantees them at least 1 TD.

We also had:

"Indiana is 0-36 all time on the road against Michigan" - Yeah, because a lot of good can come out of that stat, you asshats!

I was cracking up as the announcers continued to list these insane stats :/

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beevo

November 19th, 2016 at 8:19 PM ^

Next year will be the first season that Harbaugh has a returning starter at QB and Don Brown's defense should be fully implemented.  If our OL, WR and DBs develop we should be pretty good.  We will be fine at QB, TE, RB, and DL.

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stephenrjking

November 19th, 2016 at 8:33 PM ^

"If." I expect the team to take a step back next year; we simply lose too much. But there is talent coming in, and that talent will win a lot of games. I look at 10 wins as closer to a ceiling, though, and I would be stunned if we weren't home dogs with no real playoff shot when OSU comes to town. No matter. If we can somehow take care of business next week, next season is gravy.

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The Fan in Fargo

November 19th, 2016 at 11:34 PM ^

A more talented group though than they've had in how many years? I'd say the young guys on next years defense are better than the bucs this year and better coached. I think the offense can be just as good if not better next year also. I'm a really optimistic guy as you can tell. 2018 though, everyone better watch the fuck out.

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stephenrjking

November 19th, 2016 at 8:31 PM ^

I'm sour on our chances next week, but not hopeless. In the meantime, this feels great. The snow, the pounding TD runs, the home crowd, 10 wins... this is cathartic. 10 wins, twice in a row, with more games to play. Let's go.

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stephenrjking

November 19th, 2016 at 9:35 PM ^

I expect the same thing we got last season, an Ohio State that actually does everything its capable of with speed and talent everywhere and Curtis Samuel getting the ball in space where he has a chance to hurt us. I expect JT Barrett to make frustratingly good passes and dodge tacklers. I expect them to be great.

So Michigan will have to be greater.

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Lawyer12

November 19th, 2016 at 8:47 PM ^

Next week requires a defensive masterpiece. Shutdown JT in the run game and the outside stuff with the H backs and we win.



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stephenrjking

November 19th, 2016 at 9:38 PM ^

I've thought about that. He could do it well. Perhaps a package of those looks, in case Barrett turns into a real problem.

TBH I'm overall very happy with the defense but I feel like Peppers gets schemed out of his sweet spot too often, with teams either running away from him or leaving him as the EMLOS where he has to eat a block and cannot use his explosiveness in space. It would be nice to see some change-up looks when that happens.

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Perkis-Size Me

November 19th, 2016 at 9:03 PM ^

So happy about that, but Jesus H Christ it's depressing that it's been that long since we've had back to back 10 win seasons.

Don't mean to be the negative Nancy, but Meyer has won at least 12 games every year since he's been here.



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