With Denard at Quaterback, I fear no third down
September 4th, 2010 at 10:28 PM ^
Dude. We played an overrated UCONN team. The score was 30-10.
September 4th, 2010 at 10:34 PM ^
Why can't someone be happy about a great performance after the last 2 years? It's awesome to know we can thrown on 1st and run on third (and long, too), if we need to. The problem with 'Lace was that he was too predictable- now he's not. I feel much better about our conversions now, too.
It's easy to call an opponent overrated to mitigate what the victors accomplish, but why would anyone want to do that today?
September 4th, 2010 at 10:36 PM ^
Must suck to be a miserable person
September 4th, 2010 at 10:36 PM ^
I thought you guys played Western Michigan today.
September 4th, 2010 at 10:45 PM ^
It's kind of obnoxious when anyone says "we" did anything. Were you on the field? No? Then give UM's football team credit for what they did without you around.
September 4th, 2010 at 11:03 PM ^
I don't mind people saying "we" when it's their team. I do it myself. But I get the sense that this "fan" is a troll.
September 4th, 2010 at 11:18 PM ^
To be fair, I catch myself doing it, too. But I try to avoid saying "we" if I can. I called him out on it, though, mostly because of his post.
September 5th, 2010 at 12:44 AM ^
Crowd participation affects the game - I say "we" as I please.
September 4th, 2010 at 10:36 PM ^
TQ177 aka Michael Rosenberg
September 4th, 2010 at 10:38 PM ^
Very impressive. Possibly the best I've ever seen by an M team.
Robinson is insane. There were third and longs and when you see run at first you're like ugh and you blink and it's a first down. He not only hits holes lightening fast but fights for those last 2 yards that make a difference.
The UConn defense was suspect but our O-line looked great, the coaching was outstanding, and Robinson has the potential to make opponents' coaches look at each other with their shoulders shrugged. Hold on because we're going to control many games with our lethal offense this year.
September 4th, 2010 at 10:38 PM ^
that 3rd and 15 where denard rushed for 16 and got drilled was huge. great way to pick up shaw after he lost 10 yards and got yelled at by RR
September 4th, 2010 at 10:40 PM ^
There were many moments in this game in which I thought we were headed for (possessional) doom and then we got off the mat and converted. The 2nd and 23 on our first possession. The 2nd and 19 (?) after Shaw took a huge loss. The 3rd and 11 to start the third quarter. The 2nd and 14 when Gardner was in the game. This game showed that we have crazy big-play potential. When we get our downfield passing game going more, we'll be scary.
September 4th, 2010 at 10:46 PM ^
The 3rd down % that we had today is probably completely unsustainable. However, that should be balanced out by a few more big plays. We'll play teams that are a lot more aggressive than UConn, especially after they watch the game tape today. Denard seemed to react pretty quick under the little pressure he did have today, so I like our chances to break a few more big plays in future games to balance out a normal 3rd down conversion rate.
September 4th, 2010 at 10:56 PM ^
I'd agree with your take on that. I didn't expect us to sustain long drives like we did today, but hit more long runs and big pass plays. UConn seemed to play into that, maybe thinking we'd kill ourselves with mistakes. Interesting to see how that plays out, can't wait to see some easy throws over the top once teams start getting aggressive.
September 5th, 2010 at 1:00 AM ^
I was kind of surprised to see UConn sit in a cover 2 shell basically the whole game. Lots of room to run and hit short passes.
September 4th, 2010 at 10:56 PM ^
Don't get a big dick about beating on a bad UCONN team. I mean yeah great we won. We need to focus on ND. That will show us a lot more of what this team is made of. Yay 1-0. Lets not get a big dick however.
September 4th, 2010 at 10:59 PM ^
Agreed on tthe point of seeing how this team holds up on the road next week. ND's passing game should be quite a test for our young secondary. They played very soft today, but other then that crazy bobbled pass before half time weren't too bad.
September 4th, 2010 at 11:22 PM ^
No, weren't too bad all in all, better than I thought they would be. BUT, we did get some help from bad UConn passes and drops. We're going to have to play much better against ND with how much talent they have on their team; I have a feeling they won't have nearly as many bad passes and drops. Still, my feeling of doom about the D isn't has bad as it was leading into todays game, thankfully.
September 4th, 2010 at 11:04 PM ^
Yes, I agree, you are a big dick.
September 4th, 2010 at 11:10 PM ^
The team needs to look at Notre Dame. It doesn't matter if the fans are dwelling on a pretty damn impressive performance. We've been piled on by opposing fans and media for two years. Let's take advantage of the moments when there's actually nothing bad you can say about us.
September 4th, 2010 at 11:45 PM ^
September 5th, 2010 at 12:37 AM ^
Yeah, we, as fans, should focus on Notre Dame, instead of savoring a good win.
September 5th, 2010 at 1:03 AM ^
last I heard they were hovering outside the top 25 and they are a preseason pick to win the big east
September 4th, 2010 at 11:27 PM ^
with all those 3rd an 1's. I'll take them all day... Give me the choice of 1st and 10, or 3rd and 1??? Our line is too mature/competent now not to pick that up, 'specially with DRob/Shaw/Smith all as options.
6 x 3rd and 2 or less on the day!!
September 5th, 2010 at 12:41 AM ^
He was amazing today. I wasn't worried about 3rd downs one bit either. That dude is something special, thank God Coach Rod found him. I think he could be a serious Heisman contender as long as he stays healthy. One word description of his game today: "WOW!"
September 5th, 2010 at 12:49 AM ^
i like that RR kept him at QB and that people are on board now. I argued with numerous people countless times last season about how he was the future, and they'd always say he should switch positions. I'd just like to see what they have to say after this game.
September 5th, 2010 at 12:48 AM ^
Denard did amazing today, I don't want to take anything away from him but where was Hopkins? I kinda expected him on 3rd and short but I guess you don't really need it when a QB draw gets you 4-5 yds every time with dilithium in the backfield but still, I was surprised not to see him in the game at all.
September 5th, 2010 at 12:59 AM ^
I have a sentiment w/ regard to hopkins..
First, if it aint broke, dont fix it.
Simply put, run whats working until they show they can stop it (from the stats you can see they couldnt)
Secondly, never show your cards unless they call.
Simply put, dont run plays/formations/gameplans unless you need to (ND might be slightly unprepared for a power running game/shotgun 4 wide deep routes etc.)
September 5th, 2010 at 11:22 AM ^
It was quite nice to be on the correct side of 3rd and long scrambles for a first down for a change. Way too used to seeing that happen to Michigan instead of for them. GO BLUE!