Michigan #11 in coaches poll
October 2nd, 2011 at 1:32 PM ^
I'm just thankful we're having a debate on whether we are ranked too high in the polls.
Thanks Brady & staff.
October 2nd, 2011 at 1:44 PM ^
AP has us at 12
http://www.cbssports.com/collegefootball/rankings/ap
A little high but The coaching and the rapid improvement have earned a lot of it
I think teams are a bit afraid to play us at this point. They just dont know quite how to prepare for an offense that is wisely coached and has an innovative coordinator
The defense has shown an ability to improve each weak and make adjustments at game time.
I would hate to have t o devise a game plan against us
October 2nd, 2011 at 2:07 PM ^
Do I think Michigan could play some teams we've passed in the rankings, like Florida, Auburn, South Carolina, or Virginia Tech, and be confident of a win, next week?
Honestly, no. Not at this point in the season.
But we're probably deserving of being the second highest ranked team in the B1G, and we're improving.
Nebraska was only impressive for the first quarter against Wisconsin, and then was exposed. OSU is reeling. MSU isn't dominating this year, and Illinois is playing like they did last year, scoring lots of points in flashes, but also giving up points on defense. Iowa is a good team, but also not an overpowering juggernaut.
One nice thing about our schedule is that instead of playing Sparty the first week after non-con play, we get Northwestern on the road. While that might be a test, it will also be another opportunity to improve before taking on MSU. I tend to think that is a better thing than having a bye week before the MSU game.
We have the ability to win out and make the championship game. Will we capitalize on that ability and do it? Who knows. But it is certainly there for the taking.
That's why I'm not worried about the rankings. Things will take care of themselves.
October 2nd, 2011 at 3:03 PM ^
Sparty and "non-con"... ha ha ha ha ha
October 2nd, 2011 at 3:50 PM ^
LSU
Wisconsin
Alabama
Oklahoma
Stanford
Oklahoma State
Clemson
Oregon
Boise State
Arkansas
I would put Michigan at 11, but only because of how poor the quality of teams is this year. It is shocking to see us this high, but if you look at the teams around us, it really doesn't seem that outrageous
October 2nd, 2011 at 4:49 PM ^
I'm not sure why people think MSU is such a great team. Yes, the OSU offense only scored 7 points against the sparty defense , but they also only scored 6 against the Miami Hurricanes. The same Hurricane defense that gave up 32 to Maryland, 28 to Kansas State & 14 to Bethune Cookman. The Ohio State offense really is that bad.
The sparty offense only managed to score 10 against OSU and their only TD came on a pass that should hae been intercepted. (thrown into double coverage) The Buckeyes have a good defense but gave up more points to the Toledo Rockets (22), the Miami Hurricanes (24) and the Colorado Buffaloes (17).
So tell me again why we should be scared of the spartans? They were blown out by the only decent team they've played.
October 2nd, 2011 at 5:06 PM ^
Everyone quit complaining about ranking, this is like getting a 90% on a test you didnt study for and being mad because you thought you deserved a worse grade. Take the A- and enjoy it.