Rittenberg's UM/UConn prediction
Michigan 28, Connecticut 27: The first game in the renovated Big House should be a great one. This certainly could go either way, but Michigan wins the game at the line of scrimmage with its size and athleticism. An improved offensive line creates enough room for its talented ball-carriers to make plays. Denard Robinson leads the winning touchdown drive late in the fourth quarter.
September 2nd, 2010 at 10:24 AM ^
I'd rather see a three touchdown lead in the 4th quarter so I can relax a little, but any W would be fine as long as there are no injuries. Still, I find it hard to believe that UConn will hold us under 30.
September 2nd, 2010 at 10:50 AM ^
Agreed. I actually find it hard to believe that either team will be held under 30. 40-35 sounds more right to me.
September 2nd, 2010 at 10:31 AM ^
Denard Robinson leads the winning touchdown drive late in the fourth quarter.
If this were to happen my BAC after this game would not be below .08 for quite a while.
September 2nd, 2010 at 10:32 AM ^
You lock your car keys away at about half time.
September 2nd, 2010 at 10:34 AM ^
Michigan, please win by more than 3...or the woman will wonder where a large chunk of money went...
September 2nd, 2010 at 2:08 PM ^
if it is close or a loss, there is going to be a new broken TV .
September 2nd, 2010 at 10:35 AM ^
I need an over/under on the prospects of Denard breaking a 40+ scramble for a score on Saturday....?
September 2nd, 2010 at 10:36 AM ^
110% That will literally be every play
September 2nd, 2010 at 11:16 AM ^
If Robinson can complete a few passes early and run the read the option moderately well, we will cause the promotional team TUOOS is using for Prior to get canned because the second best scrambler in the Big Ten won't win the Heisman
September 2nd, 2010 at 10:36 AM ^
I'm surprised Rittenberg can type with Iowa's dick in his mouth.
September 2nd, 2010 at 10:51 AM ^
As far as national pundits go I've always found him to be quite fair.
September 2nd, 2010 at 10:51 AM ^
I'm surprised you think one uses a mouth to type.
September 2nd, 2010 at 11:41 AM ^
haha got 'em!
September 2nd, 2010 at 10:55 AM ^
Logistically speaking, as long as he could touch type and didn't have to look at the screen
September 2nd, 2010 at 10:37 AM ^
I think this year we see a reversal of UM vs. decent teams last year - UM comes out very strong, goes up 3 touchdowns or so, but UConn makes a comeback in the 4th quarter. UM holds them off for a close final score: 38-36.
September 2nd, 2010 at 10:42 AM ^
I will stay with 45-41 Michigan. I think this will be the most entertaining game of opening weekend, and will generate a buzz around both programs.
September 2nd, 2010 at 10:47 AM ^
Hopefully not a buzz about how terrible both our teams Defense is
September 2nd, 2010 at 11:00 AM ^
I just got a bolt of anxiety when reading "Robinson leads the winning touchdown drive late in the fourth quarter."
I can't handle the stress in the first week. I need a 35-17 game or I'll be too drunk by the start of the 4th quarter to comprehend what is going on
September 2nd, 2010 at 11:07 AM ^
UConn 38, M 28. Zach Fraser and Angry Michigan Safety Hating God conspire; TE Ryan Griffin catches two TDs. Denard plays well but throws a Taint late in the fourth quarter.
September 2nd, 2010 at 11:14 AM ^
I think 48 mph wind gusts are in our favor (maybe not Tate's though). UConn supposedly prefers ground pounding anyway, with the wind gusts throwing off pass accuracy, they'll not test that secondary as much (or when they do, accuracy may be off).
I just hope Denard can pull deceptive read option fakes like Pat White can.
September 2nd, 2010 at 11:20 AM ^
grrrrrrrrrrr
September 2nd, 2010 at 11:13 AM ^
Im confident in the results of my dream last night:
Michigan 41 UConn 28 with 7 of UConn's pts coming in garbage time
Im so confident Im thinking about getting the shirt made before the game.
28-14 halftime score UM
September 2nd, 2010 at 11:32 AM ^
Yeah, on this opener, I'm hoping to not deal with the heart attack of a late drive, especially given that I will be many beers deep by that point. Praying for a Michigan blowout.
September 2nd, 2010 at 11:39 AM ^
I'll say UM 31 UConn 28. I had this at 31-24 before Woolfolk got hurt. We should be able to exploit their secondary a little more than they can exploit ours, plus we're at home and need to win this game much more than they do.
September 2nd, 2010 at 12:18 PM ^
We'll win. UConn doesn't have much of a pass game. If our Dline can hold up, we'll be fine.
September 2nd, 2010 at 12:44 PM ^
he's taking ND over Purdue. He's been all over Purdue's jock this whole offseason.
September 2nd, 2010 at 1:55 PM ^
Was he all over Purdue's jock before or after he put Iowa's dick in his mouth? Humpty, do you know?
September 2nd, 2010 at 2:23 PM ^
I've got us at 42-20 but I will take anything that results in a Michigan W. GO BLUE