I would like to personally apologize to Obi Ezeh..

Thank you GERG for fixing that problem ;-)

He tries his ass off, that's for sure.  Even when he missed some tackles today, he hustled to get back into the play and sometimes still made the tackle.

I didn't think he had a great game, maybe it was just me?  Gordon on the other hand had possibly the worst performance of any safety I have ever seen.  Thank God we had the equalizer in D-Rob!

I thought the play of the defense was as bad if not worse than last year v. nd.  And we all know how that story ended.  Great Win!!!!  Go Blue!!!!!!!  But let's keep our expectations in check.  We played fairly bad on defense when Crist was in there.  Lots of room for improvement, but I do like the early returns.

And a missed read on a couple pass plays.  He definitely played better, and I shouldn't even be writing this in the wake of a big win, but the LB job is not solidified. Call me a debbie downer and neg away, but it wasn't that impressive.  Perhaps UFR will tell me I'm wrong--which I will welcome.

nice post OP

What really bothers me aboutr Ezeh is his inability to get off of a block.  Does he lack upper body stregnth?  He seems to catch blockers and then he is done.   He can't shed them or push them off.  He takes bad angles on the inside running game and ends up chasing people from behind he should have tackled closer to the line if the angle of pursuit had been right.  He never seem to make much difference on the blitz unless he comes through untouched.  I hope we get a chance to see Moundros or one of the other back ups in the next two games if we get ahead.  Perhaps Ezeh is the best we have and he will continue to improve.  Hate to be so harsh but I played some linebacker and he is hard to watch.  Good enought to win at ND with him in there so maybe I should just shadup. 

I don't share your optimism. Maybe a couple stops early but lots of missed gaps and poor angles. I'm all for enjoying the win but lets keep some realism here.

To be fair, Ezeh is probably never going to be an above-average MLB at UM.  But considering her was nearly passed by a converted FB and some walk-ons, his B- results are great.  I think he'll kill this team a couple of times, but he has also made enough plays that he at least evens out.

on Ezeh is because we love him and want him to do well. Great job today, Obi!

and was wondering why don't have anyone else on the team who can play better.

The clock ticks 12 and the negative threads appear like so many empties at my house.

I think Obi is an average linebacker that gets a worse UFR score simply because he's on Brian's radar from past play.  I'm not saying that the analysis on him isn't accurate on Brian's part, I'm simply saying other players don't get the same level of critique or overanalysis.