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Early Bowl Projections
September 20th, 2010 at 4:02 PM
#1
Early Bowl Projections
ESPN's two bowl projection "specialists" (try not to laugh) are picking Michigan to go to the Gator Bowl and face off against Georgia or LSU. I know these projections don't mean a thing this early in the season but it would be pretty sweet to tackle The Hatter and LSU come Bowl Season, would it not? Two big programs, coaches considered to be in the hot seat, Miles is an alum and would've been our coach (maybe) if it wasn't for the Herbie incident, etc. Can't help but contemplate who'd I'd like our guys to play when we make our much anticipated return to the promise land. Who would you like to face in our first bowl game back? Better yet, who do you think we'll end up playing (if at all)?I know it's early, but that's the point (hence, the title).
September 20th, 2010 at 4:04 PM
#2
Well, if you're asking me for a preference
I'll vote for facing Alabama in the BCS Championship game.
September 20th, 2010 at 4:08 PM
#3
I would rather play LSU
I would rather play LSU. I think that would be a fun matchup. With that being said, the Gator Bowl would be great because that would mean we would probably be around 8-4. I am just taking this season 1 week at a time though. It looks like it is going to be a ride.
Also, I dont know if you read in a different thread los, but I am also in Antwerp. Been here for 3 months. If you want I can shoot you an email. Nice to know there is another Michigan fan in my area code now.
September 20th, 2010 at 4:18 PM
#4
I'm sure you are right
I am sure RR and co are trying to win a Big Ten title and I really really hope they pull it off. I am just saying, going into the season I was on the fence between this being a 7-5 or 8-4 team. If we ended up going 8-4 I would be pretty happy about it.
September 20th, 2010 at 6:24 PM
#5
Competing for Championships in 2010?
Seems like Rich can realistically go into any game and know he has enough weapons to play with anybody. He didn't mention big ten championships and rose bowls much the first couple years that I can recall.
Remember the obviously more confident Rodriguez before UCONN? After you get some mud on the car in a few games it is easy to forget how much you loved it new. This is especially true for the fans.
I haven't seen any sign that confidence from a few weeks ago has been dulled in the Coach. Since he knows the team better than me and I wouldn't consider him any sort of poser like a lot of coaches, I think we still have some surprises in us.
September 20th, 2010 at 8:28 PM
#6
Nate you sure look
Nate you sure look different... can't figure it out.... is it the glasses?
September 20th, 2010 at 7:28 PM
#7
I remember......
Bo's expectations: Win the Big Ten if we win the Rose Bowl kewl. HE had one hell of a career. I lost alot of money on Michigan when they (go west young man) Now we have a guy, that wants to win more than that, that is more personable than Llooyyddd CCaarr and that doesnt kick kids off the roster, he lets them weed themselves's out. I E Mallet Threatt , i could go on but u build a team around your qb. RR let a couple good ones go....but he got what he wanted. Guessing a few more will come and go. His choice, his job good luck RR im still pulling for u.
September 20th, 2010 at 10:18 PM
#8
God dammit...
Lloyd Carr called...he wants you to get off his ass.
"I could go on" but Lloyd Carr won a National Championship, remember?
This sort of Lloyd bashing is ridiculous.
September 20th, 2010 at 5:09 PM
#9
I think that makes two total.
I think that makes two total. Not bad. I've only been here for a few weeks. Cool place. Shoot me an email (not sure if it appears in my profile, though, any suggestions?) Go Blue...
September 20th, 2010 at 5:20 PM
#10
email
No, emails dont appear in profiles. I will give you mine:
Hit me with an email and I will get back to you.
September 20th, 2010 at 6:44 PM
#11
Hopefully this is your throwaway email account.
Be prepared to be spammed for life!
Or until the Mods kindly remove or reformat the email address for you. The spambots are sneaky these days.
September 20th, 2010 at 4:15 PM
#12
I'd rather play in a bowl game.
I'd rather play in a bowl game.
September 20th, 2010 at 5:00 PM
#13
This. Very much this.
I'd
This. Very much this.
I'd also take the Texas Bowl or Dallas Football Classic, just for the ease of travel.
September 20th, 2010 at 4:12 PM
#14
Sweet
it would be pretty sweet to tackle
I concur.
/s
September 20th, 2010 at 4:14 PM
#15
Wow. Dang.
I want to buy in, I REALLY do, but I don't see anything better than 7-5 right now. Indiana is suddenly fear-inducing.
September 21st, 2010 at 2:44 AM
#16
Indiana might score a ton of
Indiana might score a ton of points, but their defense has a lot of question marks also. And if their defense is as shaky as ours Denard should cause them fits.
September 20th, 2010 at 4:17 PM
#17
At this point
Georgia isn't looking like a bowl team. They have to get 5 wins out of these remaining games.
@ Miss State
@ Colorado
TENN
VANDERBILT
@ Kentucky
@ Florida
IDAHO STATE
@ Auburn
GEORGIA TECH
One or two slips against teams they should beat and the Dawgs will be struggling to make a bowl.
September 20th, 2010 at 4:19 PM
#18
Agreed
Not easy to win with an inexperienced quarterback is it?
September 20th, 2010 at 4:40 PM
#19
5:
Colorado, Tennessee, Vanderbilt, and Idaho State are pretty much gimmies, and Kentucky and MSU aren't that great.
September 20th, 2010 at 4:59 PM
#20
Tennessee played Florida
Tennessee played Florida tough this weekend, and I wouldn't be surprised if they snuck up on some people. I wouldn't call it a gimme game.
September 20th, 2010 at 5:00 PM
#21
Thats just it
though isn't it. One slip and the Dawgs are in trouble. I wouldn't call any rivalry game (Tenn) a gimme.
September 20th, 2010 at 8:29 PM
#22
I see five, no problem
I think they'll be the favorite in seven of those games, Florida and Auburn being the exceptions.
September 20th, 2010 at 4:26 PM
#23
I'm still glad we got RR
I'm still glad we got RR instead of Miles.
September 20th, 2010 at 6:00 PM
#24
Imagine how ridiculous this
Imagine how ridiculous this comment would look if we manage to only win 2 more games this season and he gets fired.
But, of course, that won't happen and when we win 4 straight titles from '12 to '15, this will look brilliant!
September 20th, 2010 at 7:04 PM
#25
well
We're presently 3-0...
September 20th, 2010 at 9:57 PM
#26
yeah, but
We started 4-0 last year and look what that got us. Bumpkis.
How does our recruting look for defensive players? Are we going to get a truck load that will actually get admitted to the school and then not transfer?
September 20th, 2010 at 7:29 PM
#27
Not worried about looking
Not worried about looking ridiculous. I'm glad we got RR instead of Miles...period. If someone is going to wait to see how many wins we get this year and decide after the fact whether I look ridiculous be my guest.
I said it when he was hired and will reiterate it now. I like RR and I believe he is going to get it done in a big way here.
Second guessers line forms by the door.
September 20th, 2010 at 10:37 PM
#28
Not second guessing at all,
Not second guessing at all, just making an observation
September 20th, 2010 at 4:37 PM
#29
I'd rather play Georgia
If Georgia makes it, that is.
September 20th, 2010 at 4:58 PM
#30
Anyone will do but if I have
Anyone will do but if I have to pick my choice would be a bowl with Cap'n Crunch w/ Crunch Berries.
September 20th, 2010 at 5:05 PM
#31
I want us to play in a BCS bowl!!!
Lets just take one game at a time but win everyone. It would make me so happy if Michigan could knock off both MSU and OSU!
September 20th, 2010 at 5:22 PM
#32
It makes you realize how
It makes you realize how spoiled we have been as fans for so long. Now, we're at the other end of the ring and fighting our way back, hoping we beat MSU... when three years ago losing to them would've been unthinkable. We'll be 'back' when we have high expectations and confidence game in and game out. Not hoping. That being said, I will appreciate it a hell of alot more this time. You don't know what you have until you loose it.
We'll be back...
September 20th, 2010 at 6:01 PM
#33
Why would it have been
Why would it have been unthinkable to lose to MSU three years ago? From 2001-05, four of the five games went down to the final play, and then the 2007 game went down to the final minute. Frankly, we were very fortunate to put that winning streak together.
September 20th, 2010 at 8:25 PM
#34
Goals vs expectations
I think he might mean that beating MSU is now a goal, and no longer an "expectation"? I definitely see your point though; we eeked out a few too many close ones.
September 20th, 2010 at 5:57 PM
#35
Guys, I know we have had our
Guys, I know we have had our worst back to back seasons, but part of what makes this program the BEST DAMN PROGRAM EVER is the fact that we want championships.
EVERY YEAR THE GOAL IS TO BEAT OSU AND GO TO THE ROSE BOWL.
That is what I want, if it doesn't happen then after the year I will re-evaluate if we did a good job. Its possible that 8-4 would make me happy, but guys lets be honest if we're 8-3 going into OSU and we lose, will you be happy?
There is no fucking way.
September 20th, 2010 at 6:05 PM
#36
Agreed. Although I do observe
Agreed. Although I do observe our confidence as a fanbase somewhat lower than when we have a veteran winning team (and very reasonably I might add) I do believe it when the coaches say that every year the goal is the same: win the big ten and head to the Rose Bowl. What we can control. When the system is completely in place and established, and a full rotation of players has occurred (by class) the goal will seem far more attainable because. Nevertheless, I don't expect to lose ever, especially not against OSU. Our kids almost took them down last year and I believe we played better in plenty of ways. A win is never out of reach for this program.
September 20th, 2010 at 5:58 PM
#37
Three more wins...Three more wins...
Three more wins...Three more wins...Three more wins...Three more wins...Three more wins...Three more wins...Three more wins...Three more wins...Three more wins...Three more wins...Three more wins...Three more wins...Three more wins...Three more wins...Three more wins...Three more wins...Three more wins...Three more wins...Three more wins...Three more wins...Three more wins...Three more wins...
September 20th, 2010 at 8:40 PM
#38
Safe to say
I think with the offense we have a shot at beating anybody even OSU.I say if this offense was the offense last year we beat OSU easy with the way there playing so far and with the DR factor.
September 21st, 2010 at 12:02 AM
#39
We can beat anyone
With our offense we can beat ANYONE. Unfortunately with our defense we can lose to anyone including Indiana or Illinois. Let's hope we get some holes plugged and some fire in that defense. If we do, our upside is unlimited.
