Countdown to Kickoff Day 6
Its Game week!!!
August 24th, 2014 at 9:41 AM ^
that means it's time to spend some time today gathering and dusting off the tailgating gear in preparation.
I've already shopped for the adult beverages for Saturday, so time to place an (x) there on my checklist.
August 24th, 2014 at 10:42 AM ^
I set up the bar last night!
August 24th, 2014 at 11:06 AM ^
Lest a certain 18 year old devotee snatch it up and leave Ben Franklin behind to explain the absence.
August 24th, 2014 at 12:31 PM ^
Also, DO WANT.
Something like that is perfect for the backyard deck at my future M-pire.
August 24th, 2014 at 5:09 PM ^
August 24th, 2014 at 11:12 AM ^
Hard to do that in an apartment...
August 24th, 2014 at 12:55 PM ^
Apartment, schmartment. Where is your committment?
August 24th, 2014 at 1:19 PM ^
How 'bout telling the board where you set up for games so we can belly up to the bar?
August 24th, 2014 at 2:17 PM ^
Usually Pioneer, but there's talk of migrating over the the golf course this year!
August 24th, 2014 at 4:22 PM ^
I was real confused for a second, thought you were gonna be watching games in your garage...
August 24th, 2014 at 11:11 AM ^
August 24th, 2014 at 11:14 AM ^
✓
August 24th, 2014 at 2:11 PM ^
I like it. +1 from me.
August 24th, 2014 at 9:44 AM ^
and be pretty upbeat for someone who started last year, and may not start this year. This should help him be prepared for when he does get his opportunity. I hope he is successful when the opportunity arises.
August 24th, 2014 at 12:56 PM ^
I keep waiting for an interview with one of these kids where I am not impressed.
I am still waiting.
August 24th, 2014 at 9:47 AM ^
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| Kansas State Drive Summaries | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| START | QTR | POSS. | YARD | PLAYS | YARDS | RESULT |
| 15:00 | 1 | 07:41 | KSU 25 | 14 | 75 | Passing Touchdown |
| 03:32 | 1 | 02:49 | KSU 40 | 5 | 60 | Passing Touchdown |
| 07:09 | 2 | 02:39 | KSU 40 | 4 | 59 | Passing Touchdown |
| 00:55 | 2 | 00:55 | KSU 20 | 2 | 5 | End of Half |
| 12:43 | 3 | 07:00 | KSU 18 | 10 | 59 | Field Goal Missed |
| 03:22 | 3 | 02:37 | KSU 35 | 6 | 33 | Fumble |
| 14:42 | 4 | 06:23 | KSU 40 | 12 | 60 | Field Goal Good |
| 07:17 | 4 | 02:57 | KSU 16 | 7 | 39 | Punt |
| 03:13 | 4 | 00:48 | KSU 7 | 2 | 7 | Rushing Touchdown |
| 01:15 | 4 | 01:15 | KSU 49 | 3 | 6 | End of Half |
| Ohio State Drive Summaries | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| START | QTR | POSS. | YARD | PLAYS | YARDS | RESULT |
| 15:00 | 1 | 03:21 | OSU 25 | 8 | 34 | Punt |
| 09:24 | 1 | 04:16 | OSU 25 | 8 | 75 | Passing Touchdown |
| 02:11 | 1 | 01:16 | OSU 25 | 4 | 75 | Rushing Touchdown |
| 14:28 | 2 | 02:07 | OSU 16 | 5 | 15 | Interception |
| 10:42 | 2 | 04:54 | OSU 26 | 6 | 18 | Punt |
| 02:33 | 2 | 01:30 | OSU 9 | 7 | 91 | Rushing Touchdown |
| 13:34 | 3 | 01:01 | OSU 48 | 3 | -3 | Punt |
| 08:53 | 3 | 01:54 | OSU 44 | 5 | 56 | Rushing Touchdown |
| 03:27 | 3 | 02:22 | OSU 14 | 6 | 86 | Passing Touchdown |
| 11:15 | 4 | 00:45 | OSU 25 | 2 | 16 | Fumble |
| 05:01 | 4 | 02:41 | OSU 35 | 6 | 65 | Rushing Touchdown |
| 00:32 | 4 | 00:32 | OSU 45 | 1 | -2 | End of Half |
August 24th, 2014 at 2:19 PM ^
Ohio State had a great offense last year. A lot of teams struggled with them. Braxton Miller and Carlos Hyde were a very tough combination, and they had a great offensive line. We likely won't see an offense like that this year.
Kansas State was just awful right off the bat. We couldn't stop that Lockett kid, and the fact that our offense couldn't do anything didn't help. Our D played well in the second half against KSU, but our offense just didn't help them out at all.
August 24th, 2014 at 9:51 AM ^
Seperate from a player, I just really like the vibe he gives off as a person. He's well spoken, he doesn't complain, he always has a good attitude, he has an engaging smile...he just seems like a good guy. I really enjoy seeing good people do good things.
Plus he reminds me of my friend Matt King who played LB at UMaine and is now their strength coach.
August 24th, 2014 at 9:52 AM ^
Moar sacks !!!!
August 24th, 2014 at 10:03 AM ^
Probably one of my top all-time favorite players at Michigan. I actually got to see him play in the state championship at the Silverdome when I was a kid when he played for Dearborn Heights Robichaud.
August 24th, 2014 at 10:28 AM ^
What ever happened to that elbow pad swag with the single stripe there? Or the elbow pad in general for that matter.
August 24th, 2014 at 2:22 PM ^
That's why Wheatley was so incredible. He is both the biggest and the fastest UM RB I can remember. That doesn't come around very often. Denard's speed in Wyatt Shallman's body, and that's not an exaggeration. Think about it.
EDIT: We'll see if Ty Isaac can put it all together, because from a physical standpoint, he's the closest we've had to that in a while.
August 24th, 2014 at 5:31 PM ^
August 24th, 2014 at 8:57 PM ^
I suspect that disappeared at football distances with equipment on. It doesn't matter though, both of them wore Winged Helmets!
Both of them hold records that still stand today, btw.
August 24th, 2014 at 9:25 PM ^
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August 24th, 2014 at 10:43 PM ^
Coaching lessons resonating with a player, depth and competition - from one of the greatest running backs to don a Winged Helmet.
From Go Blue!: Michigan's Greatest Football Stories by Steve Kornacki
"I had a chance to witness these guys," Wheatley said. "I learned you never, ever gave up around your teammates. It goes back to Gary Moeller and that scene from Dead Poets Society, where they are looking in the trophy case and learn of carpe diem. They are told, "Gather ye rosebuds while ye may. Carpe diem... Seize the day!"That line was from a Robert Herrick Poem
"And that stuck with me," Wheatley continued,. "On days when I was hurt, I looked to my right and saw Ricky Powers. I looked to my left and saw Tshimanga Biakabutuka and Jesse Johnson. If they got a chance to seize the day, they would. So I had best seize the day."
And so that is why he played hurt in the Rose Bowl and against the Buckeyes.
August 24th, 2014 at 10:10 AM ^
August 24th, 2014 at 10:15 AM ^
We made it through camp pretty healthy and sounds like the competition was good and coach Nuss got alot of reps in.. i am so ready for a big season from the Maize and Blue
August 24th, 2014 at 10:19 AM ^
August 24th, 2014 at 10:39 AM ^
exactly that. I'm more excited about this defense than I have been for a long time.
I foresee a lot of 3-and-outs by the Michigan D this fall, which means frequently hearing the band play their rendition of this:
August 24th, 2014 at 10:41 AM ^
August 24th, 2014 at 11:11 AM ^
August 24th, 2014 at 11:42 AM ^
I'm going to the game on Saturday, and I'll probably be screaming like a 4-5 year old.
August 25th, 2014 at 7:14 AM ^
old can beat up your four year old! And I have more mgopoints than you! Take that!!!!
August 24th, 2014 at 10:56 AM ^
First and foremost, it is a great relief that Game Week is here at last because a long summer of waiting is finally over and we will finally be talking about actual Michigan football this time next week.
Second, I am pretty excited to see what Ross can do this year - I think only Ramon Taylor racked up more tackles than Ross last year, so he's definitely a been a nice presence out there. He has a great attitude too, which is nice to see from someone competing for time in one of the team's deeper units.
August 24th, 2014 at 11:01 AM ^
I'd like to see the 1st and 2nd, even the 3rd string get extended playing time. This App St team isn't near the team of 07, so i'd like the coaches to treat it like an exhibition and play anyone who isn't gonna redshirt. Final score should be irrelevant, long as we win.
August 24th, 2014 at 12:24 PM ^
You're insane. This isn't like an NFL exhibition game just because it's App St. This is the season, and the polling is entirely subjective this year. You have to look good every game if you want to move up in the polls. Do you not remember last year when we steadily fell all the way out of the poll in spite of going undefeated to start the season? Crush the teams you should. 3rd string can play In mop up time.
August 24th, 2014 at 5:34 PM ^
going on down here in the worst state ever this fall. New "mercy" OHSAA rule for football 1.64:
Running Clock: After the first half of regular season 7th-8th grade, sub-varsity
and varsity contests, any time the score differential reaches 30 points or
more, a running clock shall be used. After the 30-point differential has been
met but the score drops below 30 points, the clock reverts to regular timing.
Running clock procedures, which include when the clock will still be stopped,
are published on the OHSAA website and in the OHSAA Football Manual.
It is noted as an option by National Federation Football Rules, so states can implement if they want to. Here are a couple others that I found, and when the differential kicks in:
- Kentucky - 36 points (at any time in the game)
- Florida - 35 points (losing coach's option after the half, mandatory after 3 quarters)
Have other folks been around games where this has been used? Are there other states out there that have implemented it? Are any as low as the 30 point differential as Ohio? Does it really make the losers feel any better to lose quicker? More to my watching concerns, should I expect to see it in action when Brother Rice travels down here to Jake Butt's old high school this fall?
August 24th, 2014 at 11:53 AM ^
Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaargh.
This is exactly why some people shudder over the first App State game.
I fully support the inclusion of each and every player - after the score is 50 to a couple of field goals. Along the path to a return to winning ways, the first team needs to learn how to keep the pressure on a team and destroy their will to compete. They can't do that from the bench.
The score is not irrelevant as long as the media hacks are using it as any kind of yardstick.
August 24th, 2014 at 12:13 PM ^
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August 24th, 2014 at 11:54 AM ^
blowout win and dominating performance from the defense, which I think is highly likely. However, the usual first game caveats in execution should also be factored in. That said, this game will be an overall winner with a good offensive line showing and solid pass protection.
If Ross is one your linebacker backups, you are pretty good shape defensively. And this might be the first time sijnce the first App State game that Michigan has a defense you could confidently say that about.
August 24th, 2014 at 12:19 PM ^
the following would be great:
- No injuries
- Improved O line play
- Strong rushing effort
- No turnovers
- Multiple forced turnovers
- Multiple sacks
- Nothing revealed offensively for ND
- Everything else that will benefit us
That's all I request.
August 24th, 2014 at 12:23 PM ^
August 24th, 2014 at 12:47 PM ^
- Multiple sacks by the D line.
August 24th, 2014 at 3:03 PM ^