Michigan Vs. Maryland Open Thread...

Submitted by LSAClassOf2000 on November 22nd, 2014 at 3:28 PM

Here's your open thread for Michigan / Maryland - 'tis an awful weather day here in MI, but let's beat the Terrapins all the same. I, for one, have two glasses of port wine in me already, so I am set.

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Mr. Yost

November 22nd, 2014 at 4:18 PM ^

the new coach will prefer a modern punt formation

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ND Sux

November 22nd, 2014 at 4:18 PM ^

if this offense was only poor instead of terrible!

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Bando Calrissian

November 22nd, 2014 at 4:18 PM ^

High school band kids!

This season is basically 1975.

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BayWolves

November 22nd, 2014 at 4:18 PM ^

Fail

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ontarioblue

November 22nd, 2014 at 4:18 PM ^

6 weeks more of bad football

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thetruthisback

November 22nd, 2014 at 4:20 PM ^

i know people say it's good to have that extra practice time, but i feel like these guys need to just get away from the toxicity

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ontarioblue

November 22nd, 2014 at 4:21 PM ^

Focus on grades.

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aiglick

November 22nd, 2014 at 4:18 PM ^

Don't fricking kick to Likely holy heck we knew they would do it. My gosh thank goodness they brought him down. It will take all three phases to win this game. Have to step up defense and offense if you want to go bowling this in a few weeks.

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Moonlight Graham

November 22nd, 2014 at 4:18 PM ^

Looks strange to see a QB make a nice throw to a receiver in stride.

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SalvatoreQuattro

November 22nd, 2014 at 4:18 PM ^

of beating OSU?

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Coldwater

November 22nd, 2014 at 4:20 PM ^

I don't think anyone with a pulse thinks M will beat the Bucknuts

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gwkrlghl

November 22nd, 2014 at 4:23 PM ^

Indiana kept up with OSU for most of today.

Just sayin

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BloomingtonBlue

November 22nd, 2014 at 4:26 PM ^

Indiana always plays OSU tough. Especially with them looking heading to hazing us next week. It means nothing, they won.

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Frito Bandito

November 22nd, 2014 at 4:23 PM ^

People are saying they could?

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Rabbit21

November 22nd, 2014 at 4:19 PM ^

Gotta love how not doing the spread punt continues to bite Michigan in the ass. Marcus Ray is high, thinking there's any way that retaining Hoke is not a complete disaster for this program. We're now hilariously awful team.

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Wolv1984

November 22nd, 2014 at 4:19 PM ^

I am so glad we have a TE/Special Teams Coach. The excellence from both those units totally makes it worth not carrying a QB Coach.

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Bagheera

November 22nd, 2014 at 4:19 PM ^

Wow look at Arkansas beating the tar out of Ole Miss.

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creelymonk10

November 22nd, 2014 at 4:19 PM ^

Love the punt coverage. Great having only 2 guys downfield, both sprinting full speed past the return man.

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m1jjb00

November 22nd, 2014 at 4:19 PM ^

our punt return defense rating. At 114 out of 125, there's room for improvement.

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RockinLoud

November 22nd, 2014 at 4:19 PM ^

Man I'm so glad we don't do the much more effective sheild punt formation! I just love giving up 30 yard returns all the time! It just, it brings so much joy to my heart.

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Frito Bandito

November 22nd, 2014 at 4:19 PM ^

So it begins.

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Princetonwolverine

November 22nd, 2014 at 4:20 PM ^

That was a great Jack Links commercial.

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Leonhall

November 22nd, 2014 at 4:20 PM ^

I'm 36 and have seen apt if good michigan football, but shit, I can't seem to remember it's been so long. What are we watching. There are people around here this week that have argued we're getting better??? WTF are they talking about?

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Mauresi

November 22nd, 2014 at 4:22 PM ^

I hear ya. It's painful to watch. People who argue to keep Hoke, are arguing for another year of this. It's disturbing, and it is not Michigan football.

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DealerCamel

November 22nd, 2014 at 4:28 PM ^

When was the last time we ran for -3 on first down?

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Buck Wild

November 22nd, 2014 at 4:20 PM ^

started yet...?

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ontarioblue

November 22nd, 2014 at 4:21 PM ^

Waterboys up to the head coach.

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The FannMan

November 22nd, 2014 at 4:21 PM ^

What did the water boy do?

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ontarioblue

November 22nd, 2014 at 4:23 PM ^

But this program needs a complete exorcism.

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The FannMan

November 22nd, 2014 at 4:25 PM ^

Just joking, but I'm with you.

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ontarioblue

November 22nd, 2014 at 4:27 PM ^

I cant take anymore of this crap

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The FannMan

November 22nd, 2014 at 4:21 PM ^

Can we try a down field pass? Throwing it 40 yards and hoping a WR adjusts to the ball is probably our only shot.

Devin has actually had time to throw.

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Mr. Yost

November 22nd, 2014 at 4:22 PM ^

Do you fire Hoke before or after the bowl game? (likely 12/26)

He's gone either way...but would you let him coach the bowl before you fire him/force him to resign?

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ontarioblue

November 22nd, 2014 at 4:24 PM ^

Halftime would suffice today

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realfootballfan

November 22nd, 2014 at 4:26 PM ^

So much this

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Moonlight Graham

November 22nd, 2014 at 4:22 PM ^

Hey Arizona-Utah's on ESPN. Perfect.

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The Geek

November 22nd, 2014 at 4:23 PM ^

and run it up the gut?

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ontarioblue

November 22nd, 2014 at 4:25 PM ^

So we went back to things that dont

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Wolv1984

November 22nd, 2014 at 4:25 PM ^

Real men don't gain yards.

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BayWolves

November 22nd, 2014 at 4:23 PM ^

Here comes the slant for a TD after the break

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creelymonk10

November 22nd, 2014 at 4:25 PM ^

why do we take the most inexplicable timeouts. I feel like we've never had all 3 timeouts to try some clock management at the end of the half or game. Not like Hoke would manage it correctly anyway.

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Mr. Yost

November 22nd, 2014 at 4:26 PM ^

...you just answered your own question.

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Wolv1984

November 22nd, 2014 at 4:27 PM ^

These first half TOs honestly don't bother me that much. If we prevent the conversion, or better yet a sack to make the FG harder, it has more benefit to them team than squirreling them away for the offchance we find ourselves running a 2 minute drill right before half. This a potential clear benefit here, whereas we may or may not need them before half.

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creelymonk10

November 22nd, 2014 at 4:30 PM ^

I do agree that if it means the difference between giving up a 3rd and 2 and stopping a 3rd and 2, then it is worth it. But good coaches should have their teams prepared where they don't need to take a timeout to get them prepared properly for a 3rd and 2.

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The FannMan

November 22nd, 2014 at 4:26 PM ^

Since the first one to 10 wins.

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Leonhall

November 22nd, 2014 at 4:26 PM ^

How could ANYONE argue to keep Hoke? I mean MY GOD! Do you guys want another year of this shit? TERRIBLE!

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Mr. Yost

November 22nd, 2014 at 4:28 PM ^

We all want him gone. Just a matter of when.

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Leonhall

November 22nd, 2014 at 4:30 PM ^

Not everyone! There are people around here.

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Mr. Yost

November 22nd, 2014 at 4:32 PM ^

...it's just not how it works.

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The FannMan

November 22nd, 2014 at 4:32 PM ^

He has to stay. How can you not support the team, the team, the team. He is really a nice guy.

Not really. I agree with you, but literally no one is going to argue the point. I just figured I'd take the bait for ya.

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