Michigan-LSU Citrus Bowl under strong consideration
I'd MUCH rather play Florida. They're down 4 defensive linemen and their less-than-brilliant offensive coordinator got shut out yesterday against Florida State.
http://www.sportingnews.com/ncaa-football-news/4662322-lsu-michigan-cit…
November 29th, 2015 at 12:32 PM ^
yeah, thats what Harbaugh preaches....make sure we play the poorest, weakest, least threatening opponent possible. GTFO with your crap.
November 29th, 2015 at 12:37 PM ^
Agree, but we're speaking hypotheticals here so we're just thinking about where we match up best. Whatever we say won't change anything anyway, so this is pure fan-speak.
November 29th, 2015 at 1:22 PM ^
The self-loathing on this board is pathetic. I would imagine that a Harbaugh-led team would want to compete against the best opponent available. I guess that is what separates the athletes and coaches that put in the effort from the peanut gallery snipers who extract their own self-worth from the accomplishments of others.
November 29th, 2015 at 12:34 PM ^
November 29th, 2015 at 12:41 PM ^
Really? How'd that work out last night?
They've lost 4 of their DL and have a horrific offense.
November 29th, 2015 at 12:35 PM ^
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November 29th, 2015 at 12:44 PM ^
No.
And you're insane if you think we're playing a bowl anywhere but FL. There is zero chance that happens.
November 29th, 2015 at 1:29 PM ^
Royce freeman is among CFB's best RBs. You have no idea what you're talking about
November 29th, 2015 at 12:38 PM ^
No way. Do not want to play high scoring spread teams.
November 29th, 2015 at 12:40 PM ^
Is a borderline playoff team. They've been hitting on all cylinders as of late. No thank you.
November 29th, 2015 at 1:29 PM ^
they gave up 42 to a really bad Oregon State team. They might score a lot of points but they're defense isn't all that great. Good defenses have given them trouble.
November 29th, 2015 at 1:41 PM ^
You act like we're offensive juggernauts that would beat them 63-42
November 29th, 2015 at 12:41 PM ^
Dumb, this post is.
November 29th, 2015 at 12:43 PM ^
November 29th, 2015 at 12:45 PM ^
I disagree. We could score on them, but stopping them would be a nightmare without 3 starting DL.
No more tempo spread teams for this year, please.
Plus, there is -500% chance we're playing a bowl anywhere but the Sunshine State.
November 29th, 2015 at 12:52 PM ^
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November 29th, 2015 at 12:42 PM ^
This is our best chance to win...Tennessee probably won't be as high, but I'd take them as well. Ole Miss and LSU would be tied for 3rd.
November 29th, 2015 at 12:52 PM ^
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November 29th, 2015 at 12:39 PM ^
After a full month of rest and preperation, I would be pretty confident with our defense going into that one to be honest. I know people are really gloomy after IU and OSU, but those were always going to be really tough matchups for our D; LSU is much more one-dimensional, and I think we match up better on the whole.
I think it would also be really cool to see us play Florida (the analogues between their program and ours the past 4 years are eerie) or ND (for obvious reasons), but idk how bowl selection works so maybe that's not possible. Plenty of cool potential matchups though.
November 29th, 2015 at 12:41 PM ^
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November 29th, 2015 at 12:42 PM ^
is not ready for the Florida bowl games. Not enough team speed.
We'd probably lose but I'd much rather see us play UCLA in San Diego.
November 29th, 2015 at 12:44 PM ^
November 29th, 2015 at 12:46 PM ^
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November 29th, 2015 at 4:39 PM ^
November 29th, 2015 at 12:50 PM ^
Yeah, the problem wasn't just Zeke Elliott, it was also JT Barrett running wild and the OSU tempo offense.
Does LSU use a fast tempo?
November 29th, 2015 at 12:56 PM ^
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November 29th, 2015 at 12:51 PM ^
So you would rather Michigan play a weaker opponent? Dude, you belong in the SEC
November 29th, 2015 at 12:53 PM ^
We should do well vs Fournette.
By well I mean HASASJASLJASOU)(Q#*)(@*#()@*##PAJALKSAOILU #(*()@*#)@(#@*(*@#
Bolden trying to tackle even 1 thigh of Fournette would be a mismatch.
I much rather would play Georgia.
November 29th, 2015 at 12:59 PM ^
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November 29th, 2015 at 12:53 PM ^
I'm surprised so many comments suggest we would be better served to play a Bowl game against an opponent without a strong feature back, or zone-read offensive scheme.
In order to advance as a team and become truly relevant in the playoff discussion, we will have to overcome those type of opponents. Might as well get started on it.
I like the back story behind LSU/MICHIGAN matchup and I think Harbaugh and Co. can prepare the Defense to better stop that kind of attack the second time around.
This is MICHIGAN, Fergodsakes.
November 29th, 2015 at 12:56 PM ^
Don't care if we matchup with them or not. What good is a bowl victory if you cherry pick your opponent.
November 29th, 2015 at 12:59 PM ^
November 29th, 2015 at 1:01 PM ^
Agreed. Some of these so-called "fans" need to grow some balls and realize that in order to be the best you have to compete against the best.
November 29th, 2015 at 1:05 PM ^
Michigan will try and recruit the best players from the South going forward. Why not go into Florida and beat the best SEC team possible to send a message?
November 29th, 2015 at 1:06 PM ^
From a football fan perspective, I'd love to see the matchup. I mean come on Les & Harbaugh sound bytes for 3 weeks?!?!? I think the twittersphere would implode....
As a UM fan, I'd like to see a friendly little game with Les (who I really like as a coach and Michigan man). Of course, I'd want us to win, but it would be good press for Michigan in general with all the subplots. BUT, dear lord ... facing Fournette is a probably the worst possible scenario for our depleted D line.
November 29th, 2015 at 1:12 PM ^
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November 29th, 2015 at 1:32 PM ^
I think Harbaigh would relish this opportunity.
It would present an opportunity for the MICHIGAN student/athetes to be 1% better than the day before.
An opportunity to put a little more steel in the spine.
An opportunity to attack every day with an enthusiasm unknown to mankind.
An opportunity to epitomize what it means to be a MICHIGAN MAN.
If you believe anything else, then you must believe all of his previous statements are hyperbole. You must believe he is selling those kids Kool-Aid.
I've met Jim Harbaugh. I assure you, he is no Kool-Aid salesman.
November 29th, 2015 at 1:32 PM ^
November 29th, 2015 at 1:38 PM ^
Please not another strong running team this year with Ojemudia, Glasgow and Mone out. If Michigan plays in the Citrus or Outback Bowls, then Mississippi St. or Florida would be more desirable as far as their offenses are concerned. Ole Miss wouldn't be awful. Tennessee, LSU, and Georgia have strong rushing attacks.
November 29th, 2015 at 1:46 PM ^
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