POSITIVE Quick Hits - Wiscy

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POSITIVE Quick Hits - Wiscy

Well, we just lost convincingly to the best team in the Big Ten. That being said, I noticed a lot of positive/neutral things in this game and I'd be curious to know what you all think as well. Please save bitching, sarcasm and FIRE RROD for other threads. This thread is meant to be a change of pace from the tsunami of negativity otherwise on the board.

 

That being said:

 

- Denard broke 2 NCAA records today: He is the first 1500/1500 NCAA QB in history, and now holds the NCAA major college single-season rushing record for a QB

 

- Michigan scored 28 pts in a half against Wisconsin-- perhaps we were more warmed up by then, or Denard's deep ball was finally falling? Either way, hopefully we can carry some momentum forward to next week

 

- The defense forced 2 turnovers against a team with 7 on the season (!)

 

- Drew Dileo and Darryl Stonum were returning kickoffs more so than Gallon. Following the injury to Stonum I think we see why he doesn't regularly return them, but after seeing Gallon's fumble, I think we might be seeing a turn towards the safer and more reliable Dileo.

 

- No disastrous picks from Denard in this game; his balls batted by Watt were unfortunate, but not dangerously thrown. The facepalm underthrown balls of the past few weeks were greatly cut down this week.

 

- Denard did a better job with QB draws and otherwise attempting to run when everyone was covered this week. It was a refreshing positive to see the coaching staff notice and presumably address his poor (non) running habits during designed pass plays this week.

 

- We were in a horrifying position at the end of the first half following Gallon's fumble inside our 30, but James Rogers baited Tolzien to throw and then picked off the pass, preventing a sure TD. Nice to see some mindgames being played by our secondary for a change; bodes well for the development. Also, way to respond! Our defense has heart/swagger this year even when things are going badly.

 

What else did y'all notice about the game in the positive/neutral category?

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November 20th, 2010 at 4:20 PM | Neg bombs coming (Score:1)
m83econ
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Positivity will not be rewarded

November 20th, 2010 at 4:21 PM | I got the grout in my tile (Score:1)
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I got the grout in my tile floor in the bathroom looking good, cleaned and sealed!!

Sincerely,

Cpt. Ass-Hat

November 20th, 2010 at 4:32 PM | I got my house pretty scrubbed too (Score:1)
tubauberalles
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I turned off the game and went on a furious cleaning bender when we turned the ball over right before the half.  Turned it back on and we'd scored 21 points!  Then, we turned it over again while driving and I turned the game back off, figuring I was jinxing...

November 20th, 2010 at 4:35 PM | +1 to you! (Score:1)
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Did you go with sanded or unsanded grout?

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November 20th, 2010 at 6:22 PM | Got called to the office at halftime (Score:1)
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I actually answered the phone when I saw the caller ID.

 

 

November 20th, 2010 at 4:21 PM | We stopped the Wisconsin (Score:1)
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We stopped the Wisconsin passing attack in the 2nd half.

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November 20th, 2010 at 4:22 PM | I see what you did there (Score:1)
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I see what you did there

Sincerely,

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November 20th, 2010 at 6:58 PM | Positives from today (Score:1)
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There is no quit in this team, and you don't see players with their heads down or showing frustration. 

Love it or Leave it...oh by the way, Fierce Pragmatist..

November 20th, 2010 at 4:24 PM | Some positives (Score:1)
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Smith looked pretty solid again. Our receivers are definitely getting open. The team didn't quit after halftime!

"This is Michigan fergodsakes."

November 20th, 2010 at 4:26 PM | The #1 positive thing is the (Score:1)
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The #1 positive thing is the team fought hard until the end of the game.

November 20th, 2010 at 4:30 PM | My son's rocket football does (Score:1)
Coldwater
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My son's rocket football team does the same thing.    Its not that hard.

November 20th, 2010 at 4:32 PM | Well, then (Score:1)
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Your son's rocket football team has a good coach.

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November 20th, 2010 at 4:45 PM | Rocket football.. kind of (Score:1)
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Rocket football.. kind of sounds futuristic

But in all honesty, teams quit (see Indiana last week) 

We got punched in the mouth in the first half, and we came out and gave wisconsin our best shot in front of a fanbase that boo'd them mercilessly at the half.. that my friend takes fucking heart and guts.

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It was cool and dewy.

November 20th, 2010 at 5:23 PM | I'm guessing (Score:1)
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people were booing the decision to run out the 30 seconds with three timeouts down 24-0.  It may have been the right decision, but I was irritated too.  At that point you need a touchdown to keep the game within reach.  Unfortunately with our defense, a comeback was all but impossible.  This team needs to play lights out the whole game to beat the fuckeyes.  

While we're talking coaching decisions, why was V Smith still in the game when Tate came in for that last drive?  Hopefully the injuries weren't as bad as it seemed and we can go down to [rapist-murderer] and pull off the upset of the decade.  Go Blue.

November 20th, 2010 at 5:05 PM | NTBAD (Score:1)
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but how do you determine whether the team fought hard until the end of the game? The defense allowed Wisconsin to run the ball every play in the second half except for one (the UW fumble) and run it effectively. UW ran 32 times in the second half for 173 yards (5.4 ypc). We forced zero punts despite near certitude that they were running. I would argue that the defense did not play particularly aggressively in the second half.

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November 20th, 2010 at 4:27 PM | I hope he didn't suffer a concussion (Score:1)
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I agree, he's been a real workhorse the past few games.

But for his safety, he may need to be held out of the OSU game.

November 20th, 2010 at 4:27 PM | Truth (Score:1)
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A team getting blown out at halftime running out of the tunnel with fire in its belly is a well-coached team. These losses take a lot out of us, but it's nice to know that it's not just the uniforms and the banner-- these guys are true Michigan Wolverines, through and through.

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November 20th, 2010 at 4:28 PM | This^^^^^^ (Score:1)
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If a team comes out late in the season at half of a blowout and quits...then you fire the coach.....this team did not and that is a sign of good chemistry with the staff and team.  Good things to come!!!!!!!!!

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November 20th, 2010 at 4:24 PM | Pos (Score:1)
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(From the first scoring drive) Denard's throw under pressure and Stonum's over the shoulder catch was sick.

whatev, dawg

November 20th, 2010 at 4:24 PM | Positive? (Score:1)
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I'm positive that this is a team in need of some defensive recruits. 

I'm positive there will be a number of highly freaked out threads today.

I'm positive I'll be drinking more Lowenbrau.

If the haters don't hate you then you're doing something wrong. - David Cone

November 20th, 2010 at 4:26 PM | Cosign (Score:1)
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Agree with all three above; replacing Lowenbrau above with whatever will make Stanzi TD-happy. I also learned that Spielman has an opinion on everything.

----umhannon

November 20th, 2010 at 4:36 PM | Lowenbrau is just short of (Score:1)
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Lowenbrau is just short of disgusting, one notch above Beilema.

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November 20th, 2010 at 5:06 PM | heh! (Score:1)
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Not the old school AB Lowenbrau in the States but rather the imported German original. I dig it.

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November 28th, 2010 at 11:24 AM | yes (Score:1)
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Lowenbrau A. kicks ass, and B. has the coolest can/bottle in the beer universe.

November 20th, 2010 at 4:38 PM | Positive? (Score:1)
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I'm positive that you are awesome!

November 20th, 2010 at 4:24 PM | Lloyd Brady kept his attendence streak going (Score:1)
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.

November 20th, 2010 at 4:25 PM | Lewan didn't have any (Score:1)
Coldwater
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Lewan didn't have any penalties today

 

November 20th, 2010 at 4:26 PM | Ummm...Stonum was returning (Score:1)
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Ummm...Stonum was returning kicks because Gallon fumbled and got hurt.  And other than Stonum's final play of the day, he actually did a good job of returning.

Were you watching the whole game or just bits and pieces?

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November 20th, 2010 at 4:30 PM | Misunderstanding; Stonum is a great returner (Score:1)
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What I meant was that he's such a crucial part of our offense, his net benefit to the return game isn't worth the risk he takes in those dangerous special team situations, esp. as evidenced by his being shaken up on his last return. That was case in point for why Gallon is still returning kicks.

By all means he's a great returner, easily the best on the team. He's just more important to the offense.

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November 20th, 2010 at 4:34 PM | It was nice to Dileo get a (Score:1)
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It was nice to Dileo get a chance to return kicks though. Looked pretty good doing it as well.

I hope to be like dang for large sections of the season.

You come at the king, you best not miss.
 

November 20th, 2010 at 4:27 PM | Oh forgot this one (Score:1)
eth2
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I found Ole Speckled Hen in the draught cans last night. Really helped me carry through the first half.

"This is Michigan fergodsakes."

November 20th, 2010 at 4:28 PM | I noticed (Score:1)
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That whisky is the best one loss team in the country.

GMW

November 20th, 2010 at 4:29 PM | YAY (Score:1)
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YAY

Galileo was also chastised.

November 20th, 2010 at 4:29 PM | Onside kick practice (Score:1)
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We finally did some practicing on onside kicks during the game!!

November 20th, 2010 at 4:30 PM | Positive:  Tolzien's last 2 (Score:1)
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Positive:  Tolzien's last 2 passes resulted in turnovers

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November 20th, 2010 at 4:32 PM | (No subject) (Score:1)
TheIcon34
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A brief shining moment was when we had the interception and the fumble recovery on 2 consective possessions.

November 20th, 2010 at 4:31 PM | Just like against Iowa and MSU once they got a big lead (Score:1)
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and the defense relaxed and Michigan moved the ball.  In all three games against quality teams and PSU the offense struggled until they were three score or more behind.  The only dogfights this team has had is against the weaker competition in the conference.  Yes the defense is a big part of that, but the offense has not played well in the first half of any game against a quality opponent all season.  Illinois had a good defense, but they are still in the bottom third of the B10.

We cannot kid ourselves, this team had made very little REAL progress since last year.  Yes the offense can move the ball at times, but when have been competitive against a quality team this season?

We are most done with the third season and the only thing we have to show for it is a 7-5 season and a weak bowl game.  The game today was embarrassing.

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November 20th, 2010 at 4:33 PM | You're right.  We haven't (Score:1)
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You're right.  We haven't made "REAL progress."  Wasn't Rich Rodriguez supposed to have won a national championship with all these freshman defensive players yet?!?!?!

FIRE HIM!!!!

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November 20th, 2010 at 4:40 PM | Nice... (Score:1)
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November 20th, 2010 at 4:36 PM | So no credit to Michigan? (Score:1)
m83econ
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I guess you're waiting for "REAL" progress - however you are choosing to define that.

November 20th, 2010 at 4:36 PM | Maybe I'm not reading carefully (Score:1)
tubauberalles
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but I missed the parts where you were being positive.  Or did you mistakenly post in the wrong thread?

November 20th, 2010 at 4:43 PM | ATTENTION: (Score:1)
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WE HAVE NOT LOST TO OHIO STATE. OUR RECORD IS 7-4.

PLEASE DO NOT STATE YOUR PREDICTION AS FACTUAL EVIDENCE TO SUPPORT YOUR ARGUMENT. 

Trust me, I'm a scientist.

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November 20th, 2010 at 5:09 PM | Right, REAL progress (Score:1)
CompleteLunacy
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Because 2 extra wins is FAKE. 7 wins is FAKE. Being 3-1 on the road is FAKE.

The only point your post makes is that our offense still has a long way to go. And it does. But you cannot seriously believe that there has been no progress on offense since last year...because, lol if you do. 

Never forget Denard is a sophomore in his first year as starter. I think a lot of the reason why they come out flat against quality opponents has something to do with that.

I'm not a lunatic. Seriously, i'm not.

Ok, maybe just a little bit. 

November 20th, 2010 at 5:17 PM | Look at the trend (Score:1)
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2008: 3-9

2009: 5-7

2010: 7-5

2011: 9-3

2012 - ?: 10-2 or better for years to come!

expect the best

November 20th, 2010 at 6:03 PM | I'm looking forward to 2014, (Score:1)
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I'm looking forward to 2014, when we'll win 15 games.

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November 20th, 2010 at 8:13 PM | its possible (Score:1)
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in the new playoff system... 

November 20th, 2010 at 4:31 PM | We also got a lot of great (Score:1)
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We also got a lot of great recruiting advice from Spielman. Apparently, he doesn't like 3 stars and they might work at WVU, but not in the BIG TEN.

I know from experience dude. If you know what I mean.

November 20th, 2010 at 4:34 PM | he gets into peoples houses, (Score:1)
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he gets into peoples houses, but just cant close

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November 20th, 2010 at 4:39 PM | Spielman:Hilarious (Score:1)
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Obviously, the coaching staff has never considered recruiting good players...

 

Can he limit himself to analysing play on the field?  He sounds like an idiot once he starts to add "commentary"

November 20th, 2010 at 4:32 PM | Well Vincent Smith and (Score:1)
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Well Vincent Smith and Denard!

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