Herbstreit said Michigan will be 10-1 going into The Game
This may have already been talked about in other threads, but I haven't seen it. I also haven't gone through every post either. Sorry if it's old news.
During the GameDay telecast Herbstreit said he believes Michigan will be 10-1 heading into Columbus, with our only loss coming to MSU. Desmond agreed. Pollack said that might be possible, but it'd be because of our schedule and Notre Dame and Northwestern missing players, and we still wouldn't be what he considers a "great team." Herbstreit countered, saying that Michigan will be a lot better than most people think. This was prior to the Appalachian State game.
I was really surprised to hear this, especially since a vast majority of analysts I've heard talk about Michigan said that we'll be down again. Herbstreit even gave more credit to us than I did, as I guessed we'd be 9-2 at that point.
So far so good! It'll be nice to get some respect again.
August 31st, 2014 at 1:14 AM ^
MSU is probably not as good this year. ...the best defense in college football with a below average offense >>> an average to above average defense with an average offense... We have more talent than they do and I think we are better coached than they are now that Borges is gone. Still, I think their strengths match up against our weaknesses in an unfortunate way and it is in their backyard. It should be a good game.
August 31st, 2014 at 9:07 AM ^
They do not appear to have the offensive problems that they had at the outset of last year. I didn't watch the MSU game but the Conner's numbers were similar to Gardner:
- 12/13 for 285 yards, 21.9/attempt 3TD/0 INT 100.0 QBR
And they had 211 yards on the ground at 4.2 yards/carry and 50 carries.
I think it will be a game.
Box score <LINK>
August 31st, 2014 at 11:00 AM ^
Yeah, I think that the argument that they will be weaker on defense because they have to replace guys is tired. MSU has a very good system now on defense, and they've had good defenses for a number of years, replacing guys all the while.
On a neutral field, I think I'd give Michigan a slight edge. In East Lansing, that slight edge goes the other way. Hope I'm wrong.
August 31st, 2014 at 9:26 AM ^
I'd sure feel a lot better about this game IF THE BIG TEN DIDNT SCREW US OVER AND SEND US TO EAST LANSING FOR TWO STRAIGHT YEARS
August 31st, 2014 at 11:02 AM ^
True, but it sets us up nicely for a big year next year, when our toughest away game is at Penn State. Overall, I think I prefer it this way, and am willing to pay the price.
August 31st, 2014 at 12:03 AM ^
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August 31st, 2014 at 7:41 AM ^
August 31st, 2014 at 7:41 AM ^
are you saying you would rather have Cook than Gardner?
August 31st, 2014 at 9:45 AM ^
You seem to have a huge grudge against Gardner. He ended last year in spectacular fashion and just easily lit up a punching bag while showing developed pocket presence and better decision-making. Will ANYTHING make you happy? Or is this based on something other than football?
August 31st, 2014 at 10:44 AM ^
Ebony and Ivory not living in harmony.
August 31st, 2014 at 11:11 AM ^
I don't know why Michigania wants the QB with the lower QB rating and the 1.1 YPC rushing average, but I'd say let him have the guy. You and I can cheer for Garner, and he can cheer for Cook, and we will see who's happiest at the end of the year.
August 31st, 2014 at 12:15 PM ^
So what you are saying is "Cook just wins!"
Look the guy is a solid QB but Gardner is way more talented.
Last year when comparing the two Cook looked like a "winner" because his team had the best defense in the country. Gardner was never in a game where if the running game couldn't pick up 10 yards on 3 plays you just punted it away and waited for the defense to score a TD.
People seem to forget that in the 1st month of the season MSU's defense was not only steller but it scored more points than it allowed. Their defense LITERALLY won the game. LIke seriously they outscored their opponents.
August 31st, 2014 at 12:21 AM ^
August 31st, 2014 at 12:24 AM ^
The Detroit News quoted him regarding this:
“Look at that schedule, if they can win in South Bend, they’re (7-0) before they go to East Lansing, an area they’ve been three or four of the last five years,” ESPN analyst Kirk Hebrstreit said this morning. “This team has a great chance with new offensive coordinator Doug Nussmeier, he’ll be able to get them to establish the inside run game, they’ll be able to throw the ball easier throws for Devin Gardner."
It's the high end of the the popular 9-3 pick around here, but going 10-1 into The Game? I don't think anyone here would complain about it.
August 30th, 2014 at 11:30 PM ^
Anything is possible in sports.
I believe the best odds are a 3 loss season.
However, it's quite possible to do better, Navy had Ohio for 2/3 of a game.
Wisconsin looks tough, kicking LSU butt.
August 31st, 2014 at 1:04 AM ^
August 30th, 2014 at 11:31 PM ^
Michigan will be undefeated going into The Game.
August 30th, 2014 at 11:32 PM ^
August 30th, 2014 at 11:33 PM ^
Not relevant.
August 31st, 2014 at 12:18 AM ^
It's not necessarily that Herbstreit said it, but that anyone said it. It just happened to be him.
August 30th, 2014 at 11:37 PM ^
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August 31st, 2014 at 2:22 AM ^
Dennis, I'm starting to think you might be a troll.
August 31st, 2014 at 12:05 PM ^
August 31st, 2014 at 9:12 AM ^
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August 30th, 2014 at 11:36 PM ^
August 31st, 2014 at 12:19 AM ^
That's what he implied.
August 30th, 2014 at 11:40 PM ^
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August 31st, 2014 at 12:17 AM ^
August 31st, 2014 at 1:03 AM ^
Pollack's analysis of the B1G boiled down to this. MSU is the odds on favorite to win the B1G east because they're so good. If Michigan goes into "The Game" at 10-1 it's because of the soft schedule and that both ND and NW are down players, not that Michigan is actually pretty good.
August 30th, 2014 at 11:53 PM ^
Jeebus.
I'd like 10 and 1 (though not with a loss to Sparty).
I see Herbie I think this:
August 30th, 2014 at 11:59 PM ^
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August 31st, 2014 at 1:07 AM ^
Mad
Hatter
August 30th, 2014 at 11:59 PM ^
Herbie's prediction is in line with my prediciton, except I think they are more likely to lose to NW than MSU due to "intangibles." So I guess that means I almost agree with a Buckeye. Ugh.
August 31st, 2014 at 12:12 AM ^
NW lost to Cal, so theres that...
August 31st, 2014 at 12:51 AM ^
Get him!
August 31st, 2014 at 1:00 AM ^
I have diplomatic immunity.
August 31st, 2014 at 1:04 AM ^
August 31st, 2014 at 12:01 AM ^
I have Michigan being 10-1 going into The Game, too.
August 31st, 2014 at 12:21 AM ^
Who knocks us off?
August 31st, 2014 at 8:34 AM ^
I have us losing to MSU and OSU this year. Final record of 10-2.
August 31st, 2014 at 1:26 PM ^
August 31st, 2014 at 1:04 AM ^
8-0 the first time the Playoff committee releases their rankings.
August 31st, 2014 at 10:29 AM ^