Note to MGoAnalysts: ESPN All-22 & Skycast available
For those who want to analyze the Alabama game, including MGoComrades Brian, Seth, and Alex, note that ESPN broadcast both the All-22 on streaming and the Skycast on ESPNEWS. Anyone with an ESPN account should be able to get you the All-22, and anyone with a DVR/YTTV can get you the Skycast. More details here.
January 2nd, 2024 at 12:08 PM ^
Nearly all-21 on that late punt return that Thaw muffed. Hopeful for a great week of practice by Jaybaugh's crew.
January 2nd, 2024 at 12:12 PM ^
Thaw scared the living bejeebers out of me. You realize these are really just kids and the moment is just huge. See also, Samaj Morgan.
January 2nd, 2024 at 12:21 PM ^
It’s just so hard to believe he wasn’t told “start at the 10 and don’t, under any circumstances, back up to catch the ball!”
January 2nd, 2024 at 12:46 PM ^
Watching that all unfold has had me curious: at some point in the past wasn't it common knowledge that players were coached not to field punt returns inside the 10 yard line? Someone had expressed this to me as yes, heels on the 10 yard line and if you need to backpedal to field the punt then you let it go.
It just seems like at some point that was the common practice but now when I watch college ball it seems like punt returners will attempt a catch pretty much anywhere on the field.
January 2nd, 2024 at 1:25 PM ^
Shit drives me nuts.
Let the ball bounce. It takes all risk out of the play and likely ends up going into the end zone and good field position for a few shots at getting into field goal range.
January 2nd, 2024 at 3:39 PM ^
Punters have gotten much better at putting backspin on the ball and getting it to stop inside the 5. It is much better to start at the 8 than the 2 or 3.
January 2nd, 2024 at 12:24 PM ^
I have to say that, in a somewhat perverse way, I'm happy for Jake Thaw. He is a walk on and I believe the only play he was on the field for was that punt. It would have been awful for the young man to have been the "goat" by costing Michigan the game. He does deserve credit for: a) picking the ball up after muffing it, b) staying out of the end zone, and c) most importantly not fumbling when he was crushed at the one yard line.
January 2nd, 2024 at 12:43 PM ^
It's not perverse to say you're happy he isn't going to be remembered in infamy.
Special teams have been so good under Jay Harbaugh that I never would have thought they'd be the clear weak link in a big game.
January 2nd, 2024 at 1:23 PM ^
Thaw hanging onto that ball was one of the more critical moments in the game as far as I'm concerned.
I also thought that leaving Morgan in shows how much faith they have in him.
January 2nd, 2024 at 12:13 PM ^
Watching all 11 of our defenders will be glorious viewing indeed.
January 2nd, 2024 at 1:09 PM ^
Watching it now. Uh, I mean I'm working hard. You will not be disappointed.
January 2nd, 2024 at 1:43 PM ^
I'm not sure if All-22 is going to show the trench work or Ben Herbert imprimatur. Those 360 offensive tackles were not a problem. Tyler Morris' TD was impressive as well and done despite the horse collar.
Edit: Works pretty well actually- Michigan is just faster, stronger, better... Moar Tyler please!
January 2nd, 2024 at 12:17 PM ^
Roman Wilson had to be pretty close to the sky cam on that catch.
January 2nd, 2024 at 12:21 PM ^
Also- shout out to the “marching band” channel. I had that on for pregame and halftime and much prefer it to ESPN talking heads.
January 2nd, 2024 at 1:23 PM ^
Agreed that was great. Wish the audio was better but still great to see. And great to ignore the talking heads.
January 2nd, 2024 at 12:30 PM ^
Are these available on ESPN+ on demand? I don't know anything about navigating that but if it is possible i'll dive into it.
January 2nd, 2024 at 12:36 PM ^
I was just scrolling around and searching ESPN+ on demand and only see the regular broadcast of the Rose Bowl. I'm sure there is some crazy person out there who recorded every single ESPN broadcast (regular, command center or whatever it's called, all-22, etc. - I think something like 6 total, including Spanish language broadcast).
January 2nd, 2024 at 12:40 PM ^
Replays are available at espn.com/watch
I *think* this is the link but can't confirm because I don't currently have an ESPN subscription.
https://espn.com/watch/player/_/id/17acbb4b-7ebf-43ed-83d8-83c122d8a1d5
January 2nd, 2024 at 12:56 PM ^
That link works! I have no idea how you found it but thank you!
January 2nd, 2024 at 4:55 PM ^
Seriously, I couldn't find it either!
January 2nd, 2024 at 1:10 PM ^
Thanks for the link. I bookmarked it.
January 2nd, 2024 at 12:40 PM ^
The telecast with Karsch-Jansen radio is available on ESPN+. I would've watched that live if it was full screen video.
January 2nd, 2024 at 1:16 PM ^
I just went to watch some highlights and my DVR recorded 5 of the 6 broadcasts on ESPN stations. Just not ESPN3 for some reason, which I was told had the Michigan Radio guys.
January 2nd, 2024 at 1:31 PM ^
no 4k?
January 2nd, 2024 at 1:43 PM ^
Seems like a good way to steal some signs...