September 26th, 2015 at 3:15 PM ^
Our Defense has allowed just 7 points (which were garbage time points) through the last ELEVEN QUARTERS of football. Let that sink in for a moment.
And this was a ranked team.
Also, Mangum may technically be a “freshman,” but he’s a 22-year-old freshman who was Elite 11 co-MVP (alongside Jameis Winston).
I can’t remember the last time we had a Michigan performance this satisfying.
September 26th, 2015 at 3:16 PM ^
It's been along time! What an awesome well rounded game for our team!!!!〽️〽️〽️〽️〽️
September 26th, 2015 at 3:42 PM ^
The crazy thing is that we were getting held like mad in the second half but the refs decided they were going to give the poor Mormons a break.
Doesn't matter. Still destroyed.
September 26th, 2015 at 7:59 PM ^
There were at least two instances where a defender (Henry on one play, I don't remember on the other) was going to come free up the interior and just kill the QB, but the OL flagrantly held. Definitely the right thing for the OL to do, but I couldn't believe they didn't get called.
September 26th, 2015 at 7:55 PM ^
This reminded me a lot of Nebraska 2011 from a satisfaction standpoint.
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September 27th, 2015 at 1:00 AM ^
I'm insanely excited after this game, so I'm not trying to temper that, but I don't get why everyone makes the point that he's technically a freshman but 22 years old. The dude wasn't off practicing with NFL squads for a couple years. He was on a Mormon mission. If anything, I'd think the time off left him further behind than he would have been out of college.
September 26th, 2015 at 3:15 PM ^
Amazing. Dominant. 90 yds allowed until a garbage throw late. Stribling breakout game? Glasgow +10 UFr? Channeling Mike Martin?
September 26th, 2015 at 3:14 PM ^
Our D. I'm into it.
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September 26th, 2015 at 3:14 PM ^
Elite. Bama/MSU/Ole Miss/LSU level elite.
September 26th, 2015 at 4:07 PM ^
That MSU defense hasn't looked anywhere near elite this year though
September 26th, 2015 at 4:58 PM ^
I assumed he meant Mississippi state.
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September 26th, 2015 at 3:15 PM ^
Meh, ok I guess
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September 26th, 2015 at 3:15 PM ^
Clark and Stribling had two of their best games.
September 26th, 2015 at 3:15 PM ^
BAN ANYONE WHO COMPLAINS.
September 26th, 2015 at 3:26 PM ^
Are you complaining about complainers? Circular reference... Head explodes.
September 26th, 2015 at 3:32 PM ^
How may I help you here at the Redundancy office of redundancy, how may I help you.
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September 26th, 2015 at 3:18 PM ^
This defense....man oh man. Perfection today.
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September 26th, 2015 at 3:19 PM ^
Disappointing ending. Allowed them to break 100 yards at the end. This unit better figure out how to close games or it's going to be a long season.
(I don't really have to add a /s, do I? That was freaking awesome.)
September 26th, 2015 at 3:40 PM ^
No fumble or interception returns for a touchdown. Defense needs to be more opportunistic. I didn't even see one stuffed animal being shoved in the face of our linebackers. How can the coaches motivate the players without stuffed animals? Maybe they can hire Gerg as a consultant...
September 26th, 2015 at 3:19 PM ^
By the way they almost all return in DBs and DLs (cept Wilson of top guys) next yr. Get me 2 grad transfer LBs for 16 and sit back and enjoy.
September 26th, 2015 at 3:35 PM ^
Gedeon and McCray and who else? Furbush? Winovich?
September 26th, 2015 at 3:20 PM ^
All those breakdowns and sloppy play.
They ended up allowing over 100 yards.
WTF?
Seriously, man, wtf?
Rabble rabble rabble
September 26th, 2015 at 3:58 PM ^
Someone will come on the thread to post these complaints; seriously.
September 26th, 2015 at 3:22 PM ^
We have a great D. Our secondary looks really good. Good pass rush. We are probably top 10 D. Looking forward to rest of the games. We should be able to hang with anyone.
September 26th, 2015 at 3:27 PM ^
Ranked 7th overall before this game
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September 26th, 2015 at 4:01 PM ^
Top 5 defense.
September 27th, 2015 at 7:29 PM ^
I don't want to jump the gun, but even against true freshman QBs, great defenses rarely look so dominant. Only the elite can turn it such incredible performances. The D was absolutely suffocating. Those 6'5" WRs barely saw the ball all game.
When we went up 14-0 I actually thought "wow. I think this game is over"
September 26th, 2015 at 3:23 PM ^
So awesome to see that performance. Rashan Gary has gotta see the upswing that M Football is in right now.
September 27th, 2015 at 7:29 PM ^
And the fact that our entire 2-deep setup summer homes in BYU's backfield
September 26th, 2015 at 3:24 PM ^
It seems kind of surprising that we didn't force a turnover but then when you stop and think about it, it's not surprising since byu ran a very limited number of plays anyways
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September 26th, 2015 at 3:31 PM ^
Good point.
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September 26th, 2015 at 3:48 PM ^
One of their very few successful plays saw a ball go right through a DB's hands only to be caught by the receiver (who was promptly crushed). Also probably could have picked up one of those botched snaps with a little better luck.
September 26th, 2015 at 4:07 PM ^
He was in position to make the play. However, I can't fault him. It would have been a tough catch for an offensive player as his inertia was taking him away from the ball.
September 26th, 2015 at 3:24 PM ^
BYU offense clutching their bloody assholes all the way to Kolob.
September 26th, 2015 at 3:38 PM ^
Is that a quote from our beloved Australian punter?
September 26th, 2015 at 3:27 PM ^
Truly, the numbers say a lot for how we did against a talented BYU team - a ranked BYU team at that. We yielded 105 yards of offense over 50 plays, which comes out to 2.1 yards per play. Specifically on the ground, the Cougars gained only 50 yards on 22 rushes, which is a mere 2.27 yards per rush. Dominant may not do this justice on many levels. Crushing. Something like that.
September 26th, 2015 at 3:33 PM ^
That's one way to prevent the Hail Mary . . . be up 31 - 0 at the end of the game.
September 26th, 2015 at 3:51 PM ^
Nut punching defense or dick stomping defense. Either works.
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September 26th, 2015 at 3:28 PM ^
Is it weird that my main concern after this game is that we will lose Durkin after this year?
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September 26th, 2015 at 3:29 PM ^
No, that's honestly the only thing I'm worried about either.
September 26th, 2015 at 3:35 PM ^
I hope to be worried that we will lose Rudock
September 26th, 2015 at 3:30 PM ^
love you Durkin.
September 26th, 2015 at 3:30 PM ^
I was irrationally upset they didn't get the shutout last week. Clearly the D was more upset than me. BYU was worn out, sure, but even still this was a dominant, beyond impressive performance. Held them to 100 yards of offense? I mean...
September 26th, 2015 at 3:32 PM ^
The defense is absolutely dominant and has proven itself to be one of the best in the nation.
September 26th, 2015 at 3:32 PM ^
Awesome display of tenacity and sticktuitiveness.
Also, Durkin is so gone after this year if the defense continues to play this well. Indiana maybe? Illinois?
September 26th, 2015 at 3:43 PM ^
NFW. We will not allow Durkin to leave. Double his salary if he even considers it.
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September 26th, 2015 at 3:52 PM ^
he'll wait a few years for a good job to open up. I don't think he's so desperate he'll jump at the first opportunity
September 26th, 2015 at 3:34 PM ^
Mattison has said we have to "earn the right to rush four."
Am I correct in saying that we're there ... or very close?
September 26th, 2015 at 3:37 PM ^
HOLY SHIT IM JUST HERE FOR THE HIGH FIVEZ
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