Keys to Homecoming Victory
Greetings fellow Michigan faithful.
I'm thinking the keys to winning Saturday are framed with very little room for error.
Northwestern is a very dangerous team. They have confidence, solid leadership, very good personnel; and what stands out the most to me is that they're being somewhat disrespected by all the media pundits picking Michigan by a comfortable margin. I think this team is going to come into the big house with a big chip on their shoulder and throwing haymakers.
Here are my keys to victory:
1. Come to knock them out. Michigan has to match blow for blow early and throw their own knockout punches. Finishing this team early is the ideal outcome.
2. Efficiency. Every opportunity will need to be seized.
3. Focus. Michigan has to have complete focus on each down. Receivers need to see the ball into their hands and the DBs must catch the INT balls thrown their way.
4. The next step for the defense is to score the ball. Pick six, safety.
What do you guys think are the keys?
Go Blue!
October 9th, 2015 at 1:06 AM ^
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October 9th, 2015 at 4:35 AM ^
a one-track mind, Dave.
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October 9th, 2015 at 4:17 PM ^
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October 9th, 2015 at 7:43 AM ^
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October 9th, 2015 at 7:56 AM ^
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October 9th, 2015 at 10:55 AM ^
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October 9th, 2015 at 2:47 PM ^
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October 9th, 2015 at 11:19 AM ^
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October 9th, 2015 at 1:11 AM ^
Field position is key in these types of games. We need to have a loud crowd to mess with the NW offense since they haven't played in a big road game atmosphere yet. No penalties or turnovers.
October 9th, 2015 at 8:23 AM ^
You've gotta out-tough them. You won't win if you can't hear football.
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October 9th, 2015 at 1:01 PM ^
You gotta show GRIT, have HEART, give 110%, never give up, work harder than the guy across from you, and just be real FOOTBALL PLAYERS out there. It's all about the SWAGGER and the ATTITUDE. Never say die, because it ain't over 'til it's over. Play through the whistle and PROTECT THIS HOUSE. JUST DO IT because ALL DAY I DREAM ABOUT SPORTS.
October 9th, 2015 at 1:53 PM ^
Grit is good here. There are many keys in this game, but a huge one IMO is starting out on top - like going up 10-0. Michigan simply can't let NU think they can get the upper hand on Michigan in our house. I think getting an early lead, then clamping down on defense, and a loud crowd will take the wind out of their sales. Go Blue!
October 9th, 2015 at 3:24 PM ^
is like 'Playing with an enthusiasm uknown to mankind'!
Go Blue
October 9th, 2015 at 1:11 AM ^
I would also suggest that UM should try to want it more.
October 9th, 2015 at 1:30 AM ^
This. Wanting it more is so crucial. All the wants.
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October 9th, 2015 at 3:21 AM ^
I think it's all about the sticktoitaveness.
October 9th, 2015 at 5:00 AM ^
gumption
October 9th, 2015 at 6:54 AM ^
Think it is more the "sacrifice" involved and the will to win.
October 9th, 2015 at 7:40 AM ^
Spunk. You have to have spunk. Man, I hate spunk.
October 9th, 2015 at 8:14 AM ^
You are not getting nearly enough love for this post. A+, sir.
October 9th, 2015 at 11:03 AM ^
Definitely gotta execute and have gamefaces on.
October 9th, 2015 at 1:12 AM ^
The defense and special teams are enough to secure a victory for Michigan so long as they aren't put into terrible situations by the offense on turnovers. RBs need to hold onto the ball even if it means getting down and not picking up that extra yard, and Rudock needs to be smart with his decision making. The corners for NW are very good and will take full advantage of bad passes. Throwing it away on 3rd down and letting O'Neill and the defense do their thing is infinitely more preferable than forcing a bad throw and turning it over.
October 9th, 2015 at 1:26 AM ^
Protect ours
October 9th, 2015 at 1:33 AM ^
My #1. Score more than the other team, even if its just 10 to their 9.
October 9th, 2015 at 1:35 AM ^
more likely our 2 to their 0
October 9th, 2015 at 1:45 AM ^
Dee-fense! Dee-fense! Dee-fense!
October 9th, 2015 at 1:41 AM ^
I just don't see NU as a dangerous team. I know their defense is great, but I haven't seen anything about their offense that gives me any concern. granted I haven't seen all their games, but frankly if their offense scores 10-13 points I'll be surprised. I do believe their defense can score some points and I think that's they only way they win this game.
October 9th, 2015 at 2:14 AM ^
I'm fairly sure UM can win comfortably.
October 9th, 2015 at 7:09 AM ^
I can't see their offense doing anything in less it's given to them on a platter.
October 9th, 2015 at 7:29 AM ^
I agree!
October 9th, 2015 at 10:45 AM ^
Do u mean porpoises?
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October 9th, 2015 at 1:48 PM ^
Just how I like my porpoises. All-intensive.
October 9th, 2015 at 1:58 PM ^
this just made me laugh lol
October 9th, 2015 at 11:58 AM ^
intents and purposes*
October 9th, 2015 at 1:25 PM ^
WOOOSSHHH !!!
October 9th, 2015 at 1:42 AM ^
Know when to do the wave. Don't just start it whenever. Only if we are up by a certain amount. And make it pretty.
October 9th, 2015 at 1:56 AM ^
Execution. Gotta do it better.
October 9th, 2015 at 1:57 AM ^
Punch them in the mouth right away.
October 9th, 2015 at 4:41 AM ^
Literally
October 9th, 2015 at 12:12 PM ^
Straight-up just walk over to their sideline and do it. Because if you do it on the field they'll probably have facemasks on and that would hurt.
October 9th, 2015 at 2:04 AM ^
Northwestern will sports their best and try to score some points, so we just have outsports them and score even more points.
To win, we will need to stop them from scoring points, while we ourselves score points.
October 9th, 2015 at 2:03 AM ^
Let Rudock sling it down field first play out there. Sounds like his confidence is up this week and I'd love to see him and Chesson get in a groove early on.
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October 9th, 2015 at 2:13 AM ^
*but not so far that the receiver can't catch it.
October 9th, 2015 at 2:11 AM ^
make sure harbaugh gets to the game safely
October 9th, 2015 at 8:07 AM ^
We really ought to get Harbaugh one of these, huh?
Not necesarily the pope mobile. The protective motorcade for sure.
October 9th, 2015 at 2:11 AM ^
Score the most points
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