MichFan1997's thoughts
Well, it's been a crazy, frustrating and at times wild ride under Rich Rod. But you know what, it just isn't meant to be here. He's a good coach. I firmly believe that. But there is just too much working against him. From poor recruiting and development late in the Carr era, players not buying in and transfering, the local media working against him because he's not a "Michigan Man," to just plain bad luck. I'm still a RR supporter, but it's time to move on. It's just not working out here. There have been signs of progress, sure. There haven't been enough of them, IMO. I'm ready to move on. I'm ready to see RR move on so that maybe he can get a fresh start and just get this pressure off of him for the first time in 3 years. I want Harbaugh here at any cost. Hopefully, one day we can see JH square off against RR in a BCS bowl. Anyways, I'm done talking now. I'm hang up and listen, and as always, GO BLUE.
January 1st, 2011 at 5:05 PM ^
The DBs were playing a solid 10-12 yards off receivers all game, even in the red zone. You can't react to guys who are running routes if you're standing still waiting to see what happens. It's not even bend but don't break defense; rather, it's just break.
In contrast, MSU played tight defense, contested passes, broke up passes, and made plays - basically everything we've been hoping for in our defense. Our defense is at an all time low, in part because of the coaching staff. Not one iota of improvement on that side of the ball all year; in fact, you could argue the defense regressed. Definitely a nail in the coffin for GERG, if not for Rrod also.
January 1st, 2011 at 5:06 PM ^
The DBs were playing a solid 10-12 yards off receivers all game, even in the red zone. You can't react to guys who are running routes if you're standing still waiting to see what happens. It's not even bend but don't break defense; rather, it's just break.
In contrast, MSU played tight defense, contested passes, broke up passes, and made plays - basically everything we've been hoping for in our defense. Our defense is at an all time low, in part because of the coaching staff. Not one iota of improvement on that side of the ball all year; in fact, you could argue the defense regressed. Definitely a nail in the coffin for GERG, if not for Rrod also.