Last Time Michigan faced No. 2 Penn State
The last time we faced Penn State when they were ranked No. 2 was November 9th, 1997. Ranked 4th in the nation at the time, Michigan won 34-8 and held PSU to 169 net yards, almost 300 below their season average. Oh yeah, and The Big Hit.
Looking forward to our 4th straight win vs. Penn State and the defense terrorizing Saquon Barkley.
October 19th, 2017 at 8:59 PM ^
Unfortunatley the offense vs sparty was not a goof but a trend. I hope the trend of running the ball effectively can continue vs Penn St this weekend!
October 19th, 2017 at 8:42 PM ^
The flip side of that hit was, if I am not mistaken, it effectively ended the football careers of both players. As I recall, neither of them played much if at all after this game.
Was it a hard hit though? I don't remember seeing many that would compete with it.
October 19th, 2017 at 9:01 PM ^
I recall seeing in a segment about that hit where the UM defender was talking about how it ended his football career. Really sad. As much as we hate a lot of the targeting nonsense, we should remember it is there to try to protect the players.
October 19th, 2017 at 11:28 PM ^
I agree, I dont find anything "great" about that hit. It ended the careers of both players. Celebrating it is gross.
October 19th, 2017 at 8:45 PM ^
C'mon man.
Just accept the impending doom.
October 19th, 2017 at 9:33 PM ^
October 19th, 2017 at 9:13 PM ^
That Saturday was dubbed Judgement day if I remember right.. what an ass whooping we gave them. That's not happening this week but it's nice to remember.
October 19th, 2017 at 9:46 PM ^
I was a resident and we took the in-training exam that day. When it was over, we all went to the bar to watch. One of my junior residents was an obnoxious little shit Penn St. alum. The beer was particularly tasty that day. And I kicked that exam's ass too
October 19th, 2017 at 9:54 PM ^
as a HC, athough after a few years of screwing around they placed him inside a "circle of trust" and let him stay on as a figure head. I remember Steele's TFL to start the game on the jet sweep. I remember Woodson remaining uncovered, all the way into the end zone and wondering if M was going to snap the ball before they got a defender into covereage. I recall Joe coming out to start the second half, taking over the play calling as if he were going to bring them back. I knew it was over for him that night, especially given the Woodson "no cover" and the first of what would become many sprints after the officials at game's end. The hit was terrible and I can close my eyes and almost hear it.
It was total domination throughout but the biggest difference is we knew we were going to score and this weekend there is hope but nothing promised.
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October 19th, 2017 at 11:35 PM ^
making a lot of lute that year. I tried to watch every game but could not make a game at home or on the road.
October 19th, 2017 at 9:38 PM ^
October 20th, 2017 at 12:37 PM ^
of the refs?
October 19th, 2017 at 10:03 PM ^
I was at that game. Like 20 rows up in the Michigan section. Most fun I've ever had at a game. PSU tears were priceless.
October 19th, 2017 at 10:11 PM ^
#72 just looks like he gave up on life looking at our hungry D
October 19th, 2017 at 10:23 PM ^
October 19th, 2017 at 11:33 PM ^
But # 22 would be kicked out of the game for targeting if he were playing this weekend with a similar hit.
October 19th, 2017 at 11:49 PM ^
And he should be. The players and the game will be better off without that kind of play. That hit is the epitome of what the rule seeks to eliminate. And I can guarantee you both players wish it never happened.
October 19th, 2017 at 11:39 PM ^
That Brian would not be a good enough QB. But he did the perfect job. Our defense was awesome and our OL and running game were both good.
October 19th, 2017 at 11:44 PM ^
I want to see these things happen but I don’t expect them to happen.
October 20th, 2017 at 12:00 AM ^
looks a lot better than PSU. I think if 2nd half Purdue O'Korn shows up and if our D plays great we could win but it will be a stretch. I just hope it is close.
October 20th, 2017 at 12:14 AM ^