Second Half: Please Pass Persistently

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September 24th, 2011 at 1:30 PM
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Second Half: Please Pass Persistently

Anybody else feel that Al should have Denard throw the ball a lot in the second half?  Three touchdown lead.  Get him more looks in the passing game.  Take the lumps if they come, but I would love to see him get comfortable enough to fall back into the rhythm he had last year.  I haven't checked, but I'd assume he has 100-150 more rushing yards than passing yards at this point of the season...

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September 24th, 2011 at 1:33 PM | No (Score:1)
bouje13
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Let's run it out and get the win. If up 28-35 in the fourth then we can but it's still a bit early

He only got the job because he's a Michigan Man not because he was the best.  Is that what Michigan is all about?  You do the best, you get the job.  This MM meme is crap.

September 24th, 2011 at 2:23 PM | I missed the third quarter (Score:1)
los
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I missed the third quarter (lunch with the fam). What the hell happened? I heard we turned it over 3 times in our own territory!

A little more detail would be greatly appreciated.

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September 24th, 2011 at 4:07 PM | In case no one filled you in (Score:2)
Lionsfan
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In case no one filled you in or you still don't know Denard threw 2 picks. One was a pass where the Defender and Koger (i think it was him) went up, the ball got knocked into the air, and the DB caught it on his way down. Another Denard threw a bad pass, the DB jumped it and picked it off. And finally after forcing a 3 and out we gave Hopkins the ball to run around midfield and he fumbled it

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September 24th, 2011 at 1:33 PM | Personally I would like to (Score:1)
sarto1g
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Personally I would like to see what Denard can do with his legs :)

September 24th, 2011 at 1:38 PM | There's something vaguely (Score:5 Insightful)
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There's something vaguely unsettling about that comment.  I think that it is because it can be taken a couple of different ways.  Or maybe it's the fact that I would be cool with it, regardless of context...

Hail.

September 24th, 2011 at 1:34 PM | posted from iPhone (Score:3 Normal)
UMfan21
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I would actually rather see the offense get another TD however it may come, and then let Gardner get a lot of minutes



He needs reps and we need denard healthy.

September 24th, 2011 at 1:35 PM | As much as I want to see (Score:2)
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As much as I want to see Devin, Denard needs just as much practice to prep him for the big ten season. Hopefully Devin can get one or two series if we get up a lot.

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September 24th, 2011 at 1:39 PM | posted from iPhone (Score:2 Normal)
UMfan21
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I disagree only because I think Devin will need to play at some point during the conference season, and he's even less prepared than Denard.

September 24th, 2011 at 1:36 PM | posted from iPhone (Score:2 Normal)
UMfan21
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OT: how big was that 4th down call to go for it? Possibly Changed the game. Good to see aggressive playcalling, though I felt a punt was equally justifiable.

September 24th, 2011 at 1:37 PM | They probably need another TD (Score:2)
aaamichfan
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They probably need another TD before doing anything differently. There's still a lot of time left.

September 24th, 2011 at 1:43 PM | I agree there is no reason to (Score:1)
michfan6060
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I agree there is no reason to run him this much today....Save him for the big ten schedule and we need to get better timing in the passing game if we are going to be serious contenders.

Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence.

- Vince Lombardi

September 24th, 2011 at 1:44 PM | Geeeze....if he keeps (Score:1 Normal)
michfan6060
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Geeeze....if he keeps throwing this bad the big ten season is going to be rough

Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence.

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September 24th, 2011 at 1:53 PM | (Score:1 Normal)
Tyang
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wow, no more passing. please! run the backs!

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September 24th, 2011 at 1:53 PM | quit forcing it.. (Score:2 Normal)
michfan6060
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quit forcing it..

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September 24th, 2011 at 1:54 PM | You were saying? (Score:5 Normal)
Logan88
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You were saying?

We ARE Michigan....COME GET SOME!!!

September 24th, 2011 at 1:55 PM | POP! (Score:2 Redundant)
Logan88
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Popped my double-post cherry. Was it good for you, too?

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September 24th, 2011 at 1:54 PM | I love Denard and all.. (Score:3 Normal)
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But this us terrible. If I was a Big10 DC, I'd dare Denard to pass on every play

September 24th, 2011 at 1:57 PM | And Michigan State hasn't (Score:1)
Run 2 Daylight
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And Michigan State hasn't lost their Michigan game defensive playbook from last year either. Hopefully we can get some of those downfield balls they so happily gave up this year. 

Go Blue!

September 24th, 2011 at 1:54 PM | I hope you're happy OP.  Look (Score:1)
BigBlue02
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I hope you're happy OP.  Look what you did

September 24th, 2011 at 6:40 PM | Ha (Score:1)
M-Wolverine
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This.

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September 24th, 2011 at 1:54 PM | Denard just needs to sit in (Score:2 Insightful)
Run 2 Daylight
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Denard just needs to sit in the pocket and throw the ball like he did last year. If we give up that one or two times he could've scrambled so be it, but this happy feet "coach wants me to scramble but I don't really know" dance is killing us. 

Go Blue!

September 24th, 2011 at 1:56 PM | Pics on consecutive drives (Score:1)
MGoStrength
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Sheesh, D-Rob is starring down his recievers, predetermining where's he throwing the ball, and throwing into tight coverage repeatedly.  Man, it's frustrating that he is such a talented runner, but is just not improving in his passing skills.  This will really hurt in conference play.

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September 24th, 2011 at 1:56 PM | No more QB draws please! (Score:2 Normal)
Lac55
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No more QB draws please! Let's work on throwing and handing the ball off to rbs.

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September 24th, 2011 at 2:06 PM | posted from iPhone (Score:1)
MAIZEandBLUE2002
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Oh another missed field goal. Thats unusual.

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September 24th, 2011 at 1:59 PM | I love Denard, but you almost (Score:2 Informative)
michfan6060
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I love Denard, but you almost have to wonder if we are going to need to play Devin some to win in conference games.

Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence.

- Vince Lombardi

September 24th, 2011 at 2:06 PM | how do you (Score:0 Flamebait)
September 24th, 2011 at 2:00 PM | Denard this year is exactly (Score:2 Normal)
Umich4Life
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Denard this year is exactly as I expected.  Deadly on the run and dangerous (to  us) on the pass.  Once he's comfortable he'll make another huge leap, until then, we'll slamming our heads against the walls. 

"Those who stay will be champions"

September 24th, 2011 at 2:04 PM | man (Score:2 Underrated)
Lancer
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denard does not need to take these shots when we're up 21

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September 24th, 2011 at 2:06 PM | Is anyone else concerned (Score:1)
Eye of the Tiger
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By the number of hits Denard is taking?  

If we're going to gain 2-4 yards on a play, let's do it with the RBs please.  

Also, can i has moar short passing plays???

When your team is winning, be ready to be tough, because winning can make you soft. On the other hand, when your team is losing, stick by them. Keep believing. -Bo

September 24th, 2011 at 2:07 PM | I seriously hold my breath (Score:2 Normal)
Lac55
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I seriously hold my breath when he throws the ball. You just don't know what's going to happen.

If I say a duck can pull a truck, shut up and hook the sucka up!

September 24th, 2011 at 2:10 PM | OK, why not try it (Score:4 Insightful)
MGoStrength
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Devin at QB, D-Rob at RB/slot reciever ala the way Florida used Percy Harvin.  Why not???  D-Rob can get the ball in his hands a lot in space & Devin can throw.

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September 24th, 2011 at 2:27 PM | Why? (Score:1)
wolverinestuckinEL
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How is that part of our offense? If Devin gets in denard should rest.

September 25th, 2011 at 7:49 PM | Rest Denard? (Score:1)
ND Sux
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Unacceptable!  /somewhat s

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September 24th, 2011 at 2:12 PM | Three words (Score:1)
Maizedout1982
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Play Action Pass. Borges needs to used Denard in the Play action passing situations or Rollim him out. Denard forces passes and locks on to his reciever's. Give him time.....Have faith in Denard.

 

GO BLUE!!

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September 24th, 2011 at 2:13 PM | Hopkins the fumbling (Score:2 Normal)
michfan6060
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Hopkins the fumbling machine...why this guy gets any carries is a mystery to me.

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September 24th, 2011 at 2:15 PM | Hopkins (Score:3 Normal)
Brown Bear
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Hopkins should never receive a hand off again. I'm sorry but he is TERRIBLE. Unreal.

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September 25th, 2011 at 7:51 PM | Am I wrong, (Score:1)
ND Sux
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or has Hopkins fumbled on his last two touches?  I feel for the kid, but damn, how can a guy that big/strong not HOTTDB?

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September 24th, 2011 at 2:20 PM | Let's hit reset (Score:1)
Eye of the Tiger
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And start moving the ball--and holding on to it--again

When your team is winning, be ready to be tough, because winning can make you soft. On the other hand, when your team is losing, stick by them. Keep believing. -Bo

September 24th, 2011 at 2:25 PM | We will be lucky to score (Score:2)
RedGreene
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We will be lucky to score against some of the better Big Ten defenses. 

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September 24th, 2011 at 3:25 PM | As long as we beat the bottom dwellers! (Score:1)
uminks
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As long as we beat the bottom dwellers and half of the middle of the pack in the B1G we could go 9-3. It would be nice to beat the NE, OSU's though, but realistically we are looking at a 3 to 4 loss season.  We'll see how DROB plays against MN.

expect the best

September 24th, 2011 at 2:27 PM | I cant stand Hopkins (Score:0 Trolling)
September 24th, 2011 at 2:37 PM | I love Denard. He's a (Score:3 Normal)
dahblue
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I love Denard. He's a playmaker. He has single-handedly won us games. He seems like an amazing guy. He just isn't a QB.

September 24th, 2011 at 2:47 PM | Denard is not a good passer at all. (Score:2 Normal)
SalvatoreQuattro
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He is as bad of a passer as he is terrific of a runner. He is an option quarterback. That's what he is.

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September 24th, 2011 at 2:49 PM | Denard (Score:2 Normal)
MichiganMan2424
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If Denard doesn't improve as a passer quick, we are going to have some issues in B1G play. He is a bottom of the barrell B1G QB as a passer right now.

Practice makes perfect. Unless you're the Buckeyes. Then you have to cheat.

September 24th, 2011 at 2:50 PM | Countess is impressive. (Score:2 Normal)
SalvatoreQuattro
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He is going to be a good one.

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September 24th, 2011 at 2:54 PM | Why? (Score:0 Flamebait)
September 24th, 2011 at 2:59 PM | He's talking about (Score:1)
michfan6060
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He's talking about Countess....

Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence.

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September 24th, 2011 at 2:59 PM | Yea u wonder why Denard is (Score:1)
Lac55
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Yea u wonder why Denard is getting so many carries in these games that are out of hand but they smart. Maybe they know what they're working with and bringing him along SLOWLY. The story of the game has been the D by far.

If I say a duck can pull a truck, shut up and hook the sucka up!

September 24th, 2011 at 3:03 PM | My bad (Score:0 Overrated)
September 24th, 2011 at 3:03 PM | Michigan is going to give up 400 yds offense (Score:1)
SalvatoreQuattro
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It will also be a very quiet 400 yards.

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