Michigan - Iowa Game Thread
I've never done one of these before but it's about 20 minutes to kick-off and none of the usual suspects have stepped forward so I guess it's time. I'm feeling good about this game and think Michigan wins 24-14. Meanwhile, over on ESPN Sparty takes on the Cats at noon so we've got plenty of Michigan (the state of) football to watch early.
November 23rd, 2013 at 1:42 PM ^
Or between the name and appearance does Jerry DiNardo eerily resemble Sandusky?
November 23rd, 2013 at 1:43 PM ^
Well, the defensive TD skews this a little bit, but we're being outgained and have run fewer plays on offense and yet we are up 21-7. 113 yards on 34 plays comes out to what seems like a predestrian 3.32 yards per snap. Iowa has 170 yards on 36 plays, which is 4.72 yards per snap. In other good news, three 3rd down conversions for a 37.5% success rate in the half. Achievement unlocked, right?
Gardner is 8 for 16 with 62 yards, which translates to 7.75 yards per catch and 3.88 YPA.
November 23rd, 2013 at 1:43 PM ^
Thoughts on Wendy Nix?
November 23rd, 2013 at 1:47 PM ^
Do it.
November 23rd, 2013 at 1:49 PM ^
Ya. And she looks much better now than 5-10 years ago
November 23rd, 2013 at 1:56 PM ^
I'm coming out of a 10 yr horror show marriage. My standards are a bit lowered at the moment.
November 23rd, 2013 at 1:48 PM ^
Defense is, again, playing well. Offense if, surprisingly, playing above average. Running game is so-so, passing game, with the exception of uncharacteristic-like drops by Funchess, is pretty good also.
November 23rd, 2013 at 1:57 PM ^
With better play-calling. Fewer deep handoffs to boundary side, plz. In fact, perhaps no more of those. More running up middle with Green.
November 23rd, 2013 at 1:48 PM ^
we come out 2nd half with a little swagger and build up for OSU, or if we are lethargic and hesitant to knock them out.
November 23rd, 2013 at 1:49 PM ^
BTW you guys, when we got the pick-six, we set the all-time record for most games without a shutout in CFB history.
362 games in a row without a goose egg, I believe.
November 23rd, 2013 at 1:52 PM ^
Awesome. Amazing that that record survived some of the recent ugliness.
November 23rd, 2013 at 1:54 PM ^
That record was set during the Outback Bowl.. The Wikipedia page says the streak is at 369 games but has not been updated for a few weeks.
November 23rd, 2013 at 1:54 PM ^
Silver linings.
November 23rd, 2013 at 1:51 PM ^
anyone else think brady is wearing the headset to slyly keep his ears warm?
November 23rd, 2013 at 1:52 PM ^
1). While we obviously excel at the fire drill FG, you don't want to count on it. It was 3rd down, so you want to leave plenty of time in car you get tackled on the field.
2) everyone on here complains about playing not to lose, yet complains louder when they don't play pessimistically and it bites them. After that 2nd quarter you can't be afraid of them going the length of the field I'm 30 seconds. Now, why would you kick it deep giving them their only chance at a big play? I'd back that argument.
November 23rd, 2013 at 1:52 PM ^
Defense good for the most part. Still need to see us sustain some success on offense. All in all, stress is low right now. Jake Ryan is my first half MVP
November 23rd, 2013 at 1:53 PM ^
The ENTIRE route com on!
November 23rd, 2013 at 1:55 PM ^
QB has two picks; need to stay in his face and not let Iowa get back any momentum.
November 23rd, 2013 at 1:55 PM ^
here's to a solid second half and a second consecutive Big Ten victory on the road. When is the last time we could say that? I'm too lazy to look it up.
November 23rd, 2013 at 1:59 PM ^
You know what's really surprising about this game so far? How much most of you suck, based on the comments throughout. I've never seen a bigger bunch of old women.
November 23rd, 2013 at 2:00 PM ^
You go away, if you feel that way?
November 23rd, 2013 at 2:01 PM ^
Fair point.
November 23rd, 2013 at 2:10 PM ^
Totally agree that most people on here just like to bitch. If you are getting all worked up about play calling and usage of TOs .... Something kind of wrong with you.
November 23rd, 2013 at 1:59 PM ^
That sucked hard.
November 23rd, 2013 at 1:59 PM ^
About right
November 23rd, 2013 at 2:00 PM ^
Didn't watch the first half and they did well. Then I tune in and THAT happens. I'm out
November 23rd, 2013 at 2:00 PM ^
Courtney Avery .. how the fuck do you not make a play on that.
November 23rd, 2013 at 2:03 PM ^
He's not good at football.
November 23rd, 2013 at 2:00 PM ^
Oh Avery...why are you in the field?
November 23rd, 2013 at 2:00 PM ^
Ok that was bad.
November 23rd, 2013 at 2:00 PM ^
Here it comes..
November 23rd, 2013 at 2:01 PM ^
Way to make them work for it!
November 23rd, 2013 at 2:01 PM ^
Shuffling the safeties finally haunts us.
November 23rd, 2013 at 2:01 PM ^
Iowa wasn't going to just lay down. We got this game but it's not gonna be easy
November 23rd, 2013 at 2:01 PM ^
And, we suck again. Geez.
November 23rd, 2013 at 2:01 PM ^
A Senior Thomas Gordon shouldn't miss that tackle. Can't blame youth on that royal fuck up
November 23rd, 2013 at 2:01 PM ^
just missed tackles
November 23rd, 2013 at 2:02 PM ^
At the same time????
November 23rd, 2013 at 2:02 PM ^
Jarrod Wilson must really be doing something that Hoke doesn't like because it seems like Avery gets burned a fair amount.
November 23rd, 2013 at 2:02 PM ^
Courtney Avery, ladies and gentlemen.
November 23rd, 2013 at 2:03 PM ^
Time for a soul-crushing, time-sucking long drive.
November 23rd, 2013 at 2:03 PM ^
My poor liver.
November 23rd, 2013 at 2:03 PM ^
One handed catch. Two defenders prevent either from making the tackle. Iowa speed to burn. This is Michigan 134.
November 23rd, 2013 at 2:03 PM ^
Well out beloved wolverines find another way to create stress for us all!
November 23rd, 2013 at 2:04 PM ^
Will we blow a 2 TD halftime lead? Will team have a meltdown followed by board meltdown? Could get interesting in these parts
November 23rd, 2013 at 2:04 PM ^
I really dislike him.