Instant analysis by Rivals

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October 16th, 2010 at 10:45 PM
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MinorRage
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Instant analysis by Rivals

I thought this was a pretty good read by Rivals. Basically says that at this point its hard to tell if a lot fo the stuff happening is due to inexperience and bad luck or coaching. It also goes on to say that there are some similarities to last year and it would be easy to give up on the coaching staff, but the big reason not to is because the players haven't. This was a game with a leader on offense (Molk & Denard) out and a leader on defense (Marting) also out and yet the team fought until the very end. As long as this team keeps fighting for the themselves and the coaching staff, I think we can still have hope for the rest of the season.

 

http://michigan.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1140192

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October 16th, 2010 at 10:52 PM | I have some concerns about (Score:1)
jmblue
Joined: 11/07/2008
MGoPoints: 28963

I have some concerns about the D, but the 3-3-5 is a scapegoat.  We don't use it as much as people think.  Lately we've been using a 4-2-5 about as often.  I haven't noticed much of a difference in effectiveness between the two.

October 16th, 2010 at 10:53 PM | honestly (Score:1)
Dreisbach1817
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The 3-3-5 is the worst thing ever.  It exposes our weakside to explosive runs.  That's right, I said WEAKSIDE!!!  I yell that 15 times a game.

October 16th, 2010 at 11:05 PM | I don't think the scheme is (Score:1)
jmblue
Joined: 11/07/2008
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I don't think the scheme is causing our LBs to regularly run themselves out of plays.  I don't know exactly what is causing that, but I don't think it has to do with where they line up at the snap. 

October 16th, 2010 at 11:24 PM | To be fair, the lack of (Score:1)
bronxblue
Joined: 11/22/2008
MGoPoints: 12587

To be fair, the lack of consistent tackling by the LBs is the reason weakside runs are explosive.  The defense works if the LBs can read the play effectively and hit the gaps that open up. 

October 17th, 2010 at 12:00 AM | REDACT (Score:1)
G.W. Mclintock
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October 17th, 2010 at 1:02 AM | The 3-3-5 is the worst thing ever? (Score:1)
Mongoose
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Like anyone could know that.

The Lord is my shepherd, but Bo is my coach.

October 16th, 2010 at 10:51 PM | First of all (Score:1)
InRodWeTrust333
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We can't put corners right on recievers because they aren't talented or experienced enough right now not to mention the lack of the same two skills at the safety postion behind them. When we do try to man up its near the red zone which has usually resulted in touchdowns on slants. Second of all, I can think of a pass to a running back (see first touchdown of the game to Vincent Smith)

"When your team is losing, stick by them, keep believing." -Bo Schembechler

October 16th, 2010 at 10:58 PM | ummm (Score:1)
Double Nickel BG
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We tried going man and the end result was Mcnutt/DJK prancing into the endzone. Gerg tried to mix it up today, we just aren't good on that side of the ball.

I got a 23 and didn't get in. Of course I'm a 5'8 white guy that can't catch herpes at a titty bar. - Toledowolverine

October 16th, 2010 at 11:03 PM | I am pretty sure that Vincent (Score:1)
BlueTimesTwo
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I am pretty sure that Vincent Smith is a RB, and that our first TD pass was to him.  Does that count?

"People who love sausage and respect the law should never watch either being made."

October 16th, 2010 at 11:43 PM | Using a 3 man front on the 4 (Score:1)
K2
Joined: 02/18/2010
MGoPoints: 908

Using a 3 man front on the 4 yard line (Iowa's first td) is just inexcusable. Everyone in the stadium knew it was going to be a run and 5 o-linemen pushed 3 d-linemen back an the running back went in practically untouched. 

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