November 6th, 2010 at 5:54 PM ^
...when we finally allow under 30 points. Particularly since Illinois O is almost as bad as Penn State's.
November 6th, 2010 at 7:33 PM ^
I wonder how many points the defense was truly worth according to The Mathlete. 18 points came off of 5 offensive turnovers, which is not bad at all. If the offense is solely responsible for these point swings, then the defense allowed 47 points, of which many (20+) were aided by good field position that the Illini had in overtime and due to poor kickoff coverage. For the team to allow under 30 points, improved kickoff/punt coverage and taking care of the ball may be enough for this defense to hold opponents to under 30 points... on average.
November 6th, 2010 at 4:05 PM ^
November 6th, 2010 at 3:55 PM ^
RR made me hate him with that BS FG attempt. But I still think he needs one more year.
November 6th, 2010 at 3:55 PM ^
I said last december that 6 wins was what RR needed. In my mind, and the way the offense plays, he's just secured his job for the next two years. The question is what happens to GERG. I can't really say that I'd be suprised if he was fired, but I wouldn't be upset if he was kept. These young players will get better. Both Gordons are showing promise, Avery had a decent game (relatively speaking). We need players. We need to beat down that recruiting trail and start pulling some S.E.C. bullshite.
November 6th, 2010 at 4:34 PM ^
I would be furious if GERG were here next year. There is nothing, not one single thing, that accrues to his credit this year, other than his hair remaining remarkable. He took an inexperienced, outmanned and out talented team and did nothing to change that. Not one game have we played above our abilities, and without exception, our fundamentals are awful. His game management is poor, and he clearly lacks the confidence of RR.
November 6th, 2010 at 5:31 PM ^
November 6th, 2010 at 7:37 PM ^
but I Think you're right
November 6th, 2010 at 3:56 PM ^
How Illinois simply changed D-Coordinators and saved Zook another year. Hire Casteel and let's get a NC!
November 6th, 2010 at 4:01 PM ^
Your avatar has me confused... what's your stance on Gerg?
/s
November 6th, 2010 at 4:05 PM ^
It's not GERG's fault, it's the staff and players he's been dealt with.
November 6th, 2010 at 4:09 PM ^
...you make a good point in that GERG does not control the staff. If we were to hire anyone (perhaps other than Casteel who is familiar with many of the position coaches but may still want to bring some guys in ) they are going to want to bring their own staff.
GERG may not be the right fit here but his two Superbowls identify that he can scheme with talent.
November 6th, 2010 at 4:38 PM ^
You have to make adjustments to the cards you're dealt with. If I saw progress on this defense, I might be willing to forgive Robinson this year. But we have regressed defensively. That is simply on the coach's shoulder.
November 6th, 2010 at 3:56 PM ^
This offense is amazing, the defense and FG's are bad, and that's not RR's fault
RR has done a phenomenal job recruiting athletes for the team at least on offense...Roundtree, Forcier, Robinson, and the rest
I guess he has another year, I guess his job is safe for now
November 6th, 2010 at 3:56 PM ^
Wait, we played today? I thought we were forefitting every game except for Purdue the rest of the year and that was our only possible win to get us to bowl eligibility. Weird.
November 6th, 2010 at 3:56 PM ^
We lose one game we should win, and we win one game we should lose.
Well, hopefully that isn't the last one....
November 6th, 2010 at 3:56 PM ^
I've never seen anything like this game. It must be a B10 scoring record.
November 6th, 2010 at 4:30 PM ^
This game will be on the Big Ten network's "classics" for the next 50 years.
November 6th, 2010 at 3:57 PM ^
I'm very happy about the win, particularly since I work at Illinois. However, a triple overtime win over a 5-3 Illinois team isn't the irrefutable evidence that RR is the final solution.
Just celebrate and save the "I told you so" posts for a more convincing time. Today is a good day.
November 6th, 2010 at 4:06 PM ^
They had lost to three really good teams.
November 6th, 2010 at 3:57 PM ^
they are wizards. Gerg should get another year he D is very young and they played hard today at the end for sure, congrats to RR and these boys. They deserve a bowl and next year will be even better.
November 6th, 2010 at 3:59 PM ^
technically illinois won the points...
November 6th, 2010 at 3:57 PM ^
That was a wonderful win, and I couldn't be happier that the team is going bowling, but I'm sure RR haters will point to OMG 67-65 WTF as a negative. Awesome win, proves what the team can do, defense still needs work, said defense also proved it can make stops. This will make December so much better.
November 6th, 2010 at 3:58 PM ^
I'd like him to find the Angry Michigan (insert position group here) Hating God and knock him the fuck out.
November 6th, 2010 at 3:58 PM ^
Was that coaches decision or injury? If was coaches decision then I still think he's up in the air.
November 6th, 2010 at 4:00 PM ^
probly his eye.
November 6th, 2010 at 4:02 PM ^
the way he was being treated.
November 6th, 2010 at 4:09 PM ^
I'll guess that the coaches/trainers took away his helmet. That would imply a concussion, though an eye isn't a horrible guess.
November 6th, 2010 at 4:34 PM ^
Why didn't ESPN even try to show a replay of Denard's last play to see what happened?
November 6th, 2010 at 3:59 PM ^
I screamed and yelled so many profanities today but in the end I'm just glad we pulled it out. So happy for an embattled team to have something positive happen for a change. Go Blue !!
November 6th, 2010 at 4:00 PM ^
and cosigned.
November 6th, 2010 at 4:15 PM ^
November 6th, 2010 at 4:00 PM ^
Great win for the team, but even though we put up 700 yards of offense we gave up nearly as many.
Still, GO BLUE!
November 6th, 2010 at 4:36 PM ^
We outscored them didn't we?
November 6th, 2010 at 4:00 PM ^
I'm proud of the team, happy for the players, and happy for the win. But does one win change my mind about RR? No it doesn't Mgoliteral. He can put up points, but he cannot stop anybody.
I'd like to give a pat on the back to Demens, Avery, Vinopal. Those 3 guys I think played above themselves today. For all their lack of experience, they made some key plays.
November 6th, 2010 at 4:10 PM ^
would have been a big run pretty much single handedly? He tore through a block and then made a wrap up tackle for no gain. When was the last time you saw one of our linebackers do that? I for one am excited about having this kid around for the next two years.
November 6th, 2010 at 4:00 PM ^
It always nice when the Michigan Hating god takes an afternoon off.
November 6th, 2010 at 4:01 PM ^
It's clear that RR is an offensive mind the likes of which we've never seen at M and probably will never see again after he's done here.
If we can just get the defense to be serviceable, either with a new coordinator next year or with more expeience and talent at the position, this will be a fun team to watch.
November 6th, 2010 at 8:07 PM ^
except for yost
November 6th, 2010 at 4:02 PM ^
Double post. But still, Michigan, FUCK YEAH!
November 6th, 2010 at 4:01 PM ^
Humongous win. What effort.
November 6th, 2010 at 4:09 PM ^
Wooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!
November 6th, 2010 at 4:01 PM ^
I even like GERG right now!
November 6th, 2010 at 4:02 PM ^
Thank god - this means Rich is pretty much guaranteed another year. We gotta finish this year strong with effort, and open up a can of whoop ass next year.
November 6th, 2010 at 4:04 PM ^
That traitor Jamiemac covered. /s
November 6th, 2010 at 4:05 PM ^
He didn't cover the point spread. Fire RR !
That was sarcasm...
November 6th, 2010 at 4:07 PM ^
I love this fuckin offense...D needs work but I'll reserve those thoughts for later in the week.
Beat Purdue and hopefully squeeze one past Wisconsin or OSU. We prett much said 7-8 wins right? Michigans going to end up around there, maybe even 1 more if they can spank a MAC team in the bowl game LoL.
November 6th, 2010 at 4:07 PM ^
DID YOU SEE SHAW's EFFORT????
DID YOU SEE TATE'S PASSION???
DID YOU SEE THE DEFENSE's HEART???
DID YOU HEAR THE CROWD'S CHEERS????????
IT! IS! GREAT! TO! BE! A! MICHIGAN! WOLVERINE!!!!
November 6th, 2010 at 4:25 PM ^
They gave everything they had and it was just enough to give them the victory. I'm thankful the team got what they deserved - a WIN!