In an effort to forget this mess I am going to down several Irish Car Bombs and watch Rich Rodriguez attempt to go 4-0.
yes plz
Late Night Game Thread.
September 22nd, 2012 at 11:14 PM
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Late Night Game Thread.
September 22nd, 2012 at 11:19 PM | 
Arizona 0-3 in the redzone.
Arizona 0-3 in the redzone.
September 22nd, 2012 at 11:22 PM |
0-4
0-4
0-4...blocked FG.
5 4 3 2 1 Touchdown!
Touchdown Billy Taylor!
Touchdown Billy Taylor!
September 22nd, 2012 at 11:24 PM |
Attention, Clemson:
Attention, Clemson:
Richrod called. He wants his defense back.
September 22nd, 2012 at 11:35 PM |
Text from my mom
Text from my mom
...a two-time AZ alum: "...but Rich Rod will turn it around"
September 22nd, 2012 at 11:37 PM |
Anyone see the UA bumper plates
Anyone see the UA bumper plates
That say Hard Edge? I laughed!
September 22nd, 2012 at 11:41 PM |
lulz at "0-3 in the redzone,
lulz at "0-3 in the redzone,
lulz at "0-3 in the redzone, I've already watched this game". Go Wildcats though...I love me some 3-3-5!!!
September 22nd, 2012 at 11:44 PM |
I can't wait until Michigan
I can't wait until Michigan
I can't wait until Michigan runs roughshod over the B1G, doesn't lose another game in the regular season, blasts Wisconsin or PSU in the championship game, and then goes to the Rose Bowl where Oregon throws them into the sun.
September 22nd, 2012 at 11:48 PM |
Uhhhh
Uhhhh
You do know that Penn St. Can't be in the Big Ten Title Game right? They can win their division but can't play in the title game.
September 22nd, 2012 at 11:54 PM |
DO you have any idea how
DO you have any idea how
DO you have any idea how drunk I am? In all honesty, I kinda meant Purdue, but that might be equally as dumb.
September 23rd, 2012 at 12:41 AM |
Ha
Ha
Awesome. Purdue? B1G is awful especially that side of the division.
September 22nd, 2012 at 11:48 PM |
You do realize that PSU can't
You do realize that PSU can't
You do realize that PSU can't go to the championship game, right?
It's been a lot. Its been a roller coaster that for some reason seemed like it would never get good. But you know what? We kept fighting. It's like that old saying goes, "Those Who Stay Will Be Champions." -David Molk
September 23rd, 2012 at 1:10 AM |
I'm right there with you. And
I'm right there with you. And
I'm right there with you. And I won't lie I will convince myself we can stop Oregon and/or score with them when we do get there
Oh you know, just a typical Michigan fan that goes to Central
September 23rd, 2012 at 2:30 AM |
Blasting Wisconisn sounds
Blasting Wisconisn sounds
Blasting Wisconisn sounds good to me :)
Hello Charles Woodson, now give me the ball on offense. - Brent Musburger
September 22nd, 2012 at 11:47 PM |
LAA beating CWS 4-2...so
LAA beating CWS 4-2...so
LAA beating CWS 4-2...so there's that.
September 22nd, 2012 at 11:49 PM |
How is Arizona this good?
How is Arizona this good?
How is Arizona this good? There's no way he has better players there than he did here. Bizarre.
"Michigan Defense" is dominating everything, in every aspect of life. That's a rough definition.
-Craig Roh 10/29/2011
September 22nd, 2012 at 11:50 PM |
Are you sure about that?
Are you sure about that?
Are you sure about that?
Go Blue!
September 22nd, 2012 at 11:59 PM |
Not more talented but
Not more talented but
Better fit for his system.
September 23rd, 2012 at 12:07 AM |
Matt Scott is a good fit at
Matt Scott is a good fit at
Matt Scott is a good fit at QB. He brought Casteel with him this time around and Stoops brought in some decent talent until the wheels fell off. It's not dealing with late Carr era holdovers and he probably got guys eager for a fresh start rather than sullen about a coaching change, put it all together and you have a decent first year.
Chaos is found in greatest abundance wherever order is being sought. It always defeats order because it is better organized.
September 23rd, 2012 at 12:10 AM |
Maybe RR isn't as bad a coach
Maybe RR isn't as bad a coach
Maybe RR isn't as bad a coach as people thought. But then he has a competent DC with him too.
September 23rd, 2012 at 12:39 AM |
One word
One word
Atmosphere.
September 22nd, 2012 at 11:56 PM |
Confession: Currently
Confession: Currently
Confession: Currently watching Ariz. and wondering what if...Anyone else?
To Hell with Notre Dame
September 23rd, 2012 at 12:03 AM |
Not quite
Not quite
Maybe the offense plays better. Maybe. But holding a team to 13 points? No way.
I guess what I'm saying is that the "what if" cuts both ways.
September 23rd, 2012 at 1:06 AM |
Always
Always
I never stopped wondering. What if half the alumni didn't try and kill the Rodriguez thing from the get go. Don't try and tell me Zona has better talent then the Michigan team he started with.
September 23rd, 2012 at 1:29 AM |
I don't know about the
I don't know about the
I don't know about the overall team, but Matt Scott is a much better QB than Steven Threet or Nick Sheridan. We know from experience that Rodriguez's system needs a playmaking QB. Put a game-manager type in there and it'll go nowhere.
September 23rd, 2012 at 3:33 AM |
And the back up is a juco transfer
And the back up is a juco transfer
..that would never happen at M. And the lower expectations will give him breathing room. UA is a good fit for him. Heard him on Rome this week..all class. Sounds like he's moved on. Hopefully others here will too.
Mom, MGrad and life long fan living in So Cal
September 23rd, 2012 at 1:45 AM |
Oregon does it to everyone outside of the SEC...
Oregon does it to everyone outside of the SEC...
But this was a REALLY bad game for people to be dreaming about Arizona's offense or defense.
"I love him, he's a great coach, he's a great mentor, he's a great friend. He's every single thing you want a college coach to be, and he does it flawlessly." -David Molk
September 22nd, 2012 at 11:56 PM |
DeAnthony Thomas is getting
DeAnthony Thomas is getting
DeAnthony Thomas is getting smacked around tonight.
Go Blue!
September 22nd, 2012 at 11:57 PM |
Oh how i wish Casteel woulda
Oh how i wish Casteel woulda
Oh how i wish Casteel woulda came, or if RR woulda done a Fickel. Took a demotion to OC.
September 22nd, 2012 at 11:59 PM |
Agree on all acounts...
Agree on all acounts...
Agree on all acounts...
To Hell with Notre Dame
September 23rd, 2012 at 12:29 AM |
I love Rich Rodriguez. I'm
I love Rich Rodriguez. I'm
I love Rich Rodriguez. I'm happy to see him do well out West. Go Wildcats.
Michigan will bounce back. BIG schedule is just now underway. Just look at what Hoke/Mattison/Montgomery did with Q. Washington. I understand the frustration with the TO's but guys: Washington was an o-lineman. He just converted not too long ago. We held a decent offense to 13 pts after comitting 6 turnovers with 18 year old's at 2 LB positions and safety.
September 23rd, 2012 at 1:36 AM |
No established head coach
No established head coach
No established head coach like Rich Rodriguez, in the middle of his career, is ever going to do what Fickell did. That's not a realistic expectation.
Anyhow, Borges's offense produced almost exactly the same PPG in 2011 as Rodriguez's did in 2010, so I don't see the issue. I think they're both good offensive minds.
September 22nd, 2012 at 11:59 PM |
Is it me or do the Arizona
Is it me or do the Arizona
Is it me or do the Arizona DBs fill fast and hit hard?
"the Spirit of Michigan...is based on a deathless loyalty to Michigan and all her ways....and a conviction that nowhere is there a better university, in any way, than this Michigan of ours" - Fielding Yost
September 23rd, 2012 at 12:02 AM |
The 3-3-5 is getting
The 3-3-5 is getting
The 3-3-5 is getting defenders free in space, at least to my imperfect perception.
Abort, Retry, Fail?
September 23rd, 2012 at 12:02 AM |
A Rich Rod team playing
A Rich Rod team playing
A Rich Rod team playing defense?
It's been a lot. Its been a roller coaster that for some reason seemed like it would never get good. But you know what? We kept fighting. It's like that old saying goes, "Those Who Stay Will Be Champions." -David Molk
September 23rd, 2012 at 12:52 AM |
Here is what I don't get.
Here is what I don't get.
Here is what I don't get. The guy that runs this site watches more game tape than any amateur fan in the country. This same guy says the best offense he can concieve of is RR's. So...why are we hating on RR? Its' not his philosophy. Is it because how he was treated? Because he couldn't grab his D-coordinator? I just don't get it.
RR is doing his thing,
Hoke is doing his thing.
Why hate on either guy?
September 23rd, 2012 at 1:41 AM |
Splitting hairs
Splitting hairs
I think Brian actually said the ideal offense he can think of is Oregon's, which isn't exactly the same as Rich Rod's (Oregon does not use its QB as a primary rushing threat and has a more diverse downfield game) - though it certainly draws a lot of inspiration from ideas he pioneered.
September 23rd, 2012 at 2:04 AM |
He did say Oregon: Lets get
He did say Oregon: Lets get
He did say Oregon: Lets get that on the record. I do think Chip Kelly is different only because he was able to recruit better. So everything you put in parenthesis is true, but I think RR would evolve to that if he could. But at WVU and Michigan he never had the opportunity.
September 23rd, 2012 at 12:03 AM |
Heh
Heh
4th and 20 in Eugene.
Abort, Retry, Fail?
September 23rd, 2012 at 12:05 AM |
You guys can downvote me all
You guys can downvote me all
You guys can downvote me all you want. Don't really care. I'd rather have RR calling the plays then Borges. And i've thought this way before this game.
September 23rd, 2012 at 12:09 AM |
Well no one had a problem w/
Well no one had a problem w/
Well no one had a problem w/ RichRods Offense...So can't say I disagree with you on that. We all love Borges, but its pretty clear he is the weak link. Single handedly lost us both Iowa and MSU last year. I wont blame him for tonight though
To Hell with Notre Dame
September 23rd, 2012 at 1:32 AM |
single handedly lost us both
single handedly lost us both
single handedly lost us both Iowa and MSU last year.
So it's all on the coach, and not at all on any of the players (including the QB)? I love Denard but he can't always get a free pass when he consistently struggles against teams with good front sevens.
September 23rd, 2012 at 3:37 AM |
By your logic then he
By your logic then he
Singlehandedly won the other 11 games.
Whatever.
Mom, MGrad and life long fan living in So Cal
September 23rd, 2012 at 12:23 AM |
Zona has 0 pts versus Oregon.
Zona has 0 pts versus Oregon.
That isn't exactly impressive.
"The Ruhr will not be subjected to a single bomb. If an enemy bomber reaches the Ruhr, my name is not Hermann Göring: you can call me Urban Meyer!"
September 23rd, 2012 at 12:31 AM |
Zero points not impressive,
Zero points not impressive,
Zero points not impressive, but holding Oregon to 13 points in the first half...Very impressive
To Hell with Notre Dame
September 23rd, 2012 at 1:45 AM |
But now it's 49-0, Oregon.
But now it's 49-0, Oregon.
But now it's 49-0, Oregon. Casteel may not be GERG but I don't think he's in Mattison's class, either.
September 23rd, 2012 at 12:04 AM |
Go Arizona lose by less than
Go Arizona lose by less than
Go Arizona lose by less than 21
Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence.
- Vince Lombardi
September 23rd, 2012 at 12:56 AM |
The Oregon QB and RB couldn't
The Oregon QB and RB couldn't
The Oregon QB and RB couldn't agree on the read!
Abort, Retry, Fail?
September 23rd, 2012 at 1:07 AM |
Not the first time I've seen that.
Not the first time I've seen that.
But maybe the first time I've ever seen them both keep it. And score a touchdown.
"I love him, he's a great coach, he's a great mentor, he's a great friend. He's every single thing you want a college coach to be, and he does it flawlessly." -David Molk
September 23rd, 2012 at 1:15 AM |
Who gets credit for the TD in
Who gets credit for the TD in
Who gets credit for the TD in the box score? Running back crossed the line first right?
September 23rd, 2012 at 1:07 AM |
lol
lol
That was the greatest read option TD ever
I think I already watched this game.
"I love him, he's a great coach, he's a great mentor, he's a great friend. He's every single thing you want a college coach to be, and he does it flawlessly." -David Molk