Next season

the coaching to be better.  Whether that's with different coaches or with the same coaches taking some lessons over the summer, I just want the coaching to be better.

It wont matter. Our offense under Borges has gone from 44th to 79th to 84th. Borges will continue to call mid boggling plays in big games and the offense will be at the bottom of the big ten again. The defense this year is good. They have had some mishaps, especially the secondary but i think they will be good next year. The offense will be a letdown. I think we go 8-4 next year.

I just hope we don't look pathetic enough to lose recruits at this point

... (crickets) ...

Oooh!  I've got some things to look forward to!

No more Leaders and Legends!

And four team playoffs!

Is it just me or does strength and conditioning need to improve before next season? I know this team is trying hard but they seem to be a step behind and unable to match the strength of other B1G teams.

My hope is that Brandon is the difference maker if Hoke fails to shake up his staff.  Ask Tennessee what happens when your team goes into decline for more than a couple of years.  A formerly loyal fanbase stops showing up at games.  Florida, with the exception of big games, has the same issue.

This program has been very fortunate that fans have supported it through thick and thin, but there will come a time where people will start questioning the cost of attedance and Michigan Stadium not selling out will become a painful reality.

I happen to believe that the problem with the shrinking student section is partof a  a trend that is happening nationwide and doesn't bode well for future NCAA football attendance which is in decline. Never before in the history of this or any other program has there been 65 or 70 inch HD displays so affordable with virtually all games available on TV. 

So yeah, I think Brandon is painfully aware that the fans are upset.  I suspect he heard the boos yesterday. At some point, lasers and blue wristbands and all the cutesy stuff  won't be enough. If they haven't already talked, Brandon and Hoke are going to have a serious tete a tete in the not too distant future.  Brandon can't afford not to.

Way too early for that.  Wait until after the spring game to make a real prediction.  

I don't like speculating. At the beginning of the season the receiving corps was a major cause of concern on the offense. We should have worried about every other position instead because our receinving corps is actually pretty solid especially with Funchess in at WR.

I just hope we can beat Rutgers, I would truly be embarrassed if we lose that game seeing as how it will most likely be my first Michigan game ever.

I am excited about a number of things for next year, but I am trying to keep my excitement in check because I was this year too.  That being said, here’s what I’m excited about on defense.  I am excited about a full year with a healthy JMFR.  I am excited about Ross.  I am excited about Peppers and fully believe he steps in as our best DB.  I am excited about Stribling.  I think Peppers, Countess, Stribling, Taylor, and Lewis will be a pretty good set of DBs.  I am hopeful that Thomas and Wilson will be ready at safety, but also a little nervous about that too.  I am still excited about Pipkins if he is healthy and I think Mone is good enough to step in and play as a freshman.  I think Henry is coming along and those three will be enough in the trenches next year.  I am still nervous about our pass rush but hope Ojemudia or Taco make a big jump and overtake Clark.  I thinnk Hand like Peppers starts from day one if he decides to come aboard, but I’m not all that optimistic he will any longer.  I am really excited about Ferns and think he may break into the lineup the same way Ross did.  I think he takes Bolden’s role.

On the offensive side I am still nervous about Braden.  I don’t believe practice hype.  I am also nervous about Glasgow.  I am excited about the potential of the young guys…Bosch, Kugler, Kalis, Dawson, etc.  I know they will still be young, but I am hopeful with another year under their belt that Kalis in particular will be better.  With just an average offensive line I think we can do a lot with our other weapons.  I am excited about Butt and Funchess and think with Butt’s success we can keep Funchess at WR permanently.  I think Funchess, Darboh, and Chesson should be just fine next year.  I think Norfleet can be a weapon if we decide to use him.  I am still excited about Green if he gets some space from the guys up front.  I still believe Gardner can be a great weapon if we can get a running game going with the backs and he's not constantly worried about getting drilled.  I am excited about Speight and Harris, although I think Harris needs some time to develop physically. 

Overall I think our team will be very similar to this year’s team, only with a little more experience, and a little more talent which will again be really young.  I really think Peppers ability and confidence will be a difference maker for our team eventually if not next year.  I am really confident in Ryan.  We just need to develop a leader on the line.  I hope Ojemudia or Taco and Wormley make a big jump because I am not confident in the other DEs.  There's no reason to beleive if they stay healthy they can't in year 3.  But, overall our defense should be good enough albeit not great if we can just get a running game going.  Here’s to hoping a year of experience, maturity, and time in the weight room will do wonders.  I think the peices are there it's really just a matter of coaching them up, putting them in positions to be successful, and gaining some confidence.  We need a big road win thought to get that confidence going.  Few guys on the team will have been around for a big road win.  We are gonna have to earn it to change the culture.  It won't happen by accident.