SI: Michigan Flips the Script in Critical Win Over Penn State: 'If That’s Not Grit, What Is?' (article)
Basically an article that echoes Cade's sentiments earlier in the year.
https://www.si.com/college/2021/11/13/michigan-beats-psu-jim-harbaugh
November 13th, 2021 at 7:10 PM ^
SI has become a reactionary rag. This team’s been special all year, not just against PSU. Nebraska (I was at that Maelstrom of Corn) was gritty, too. It took dropped passes, Refs, and a Heisman candidate for MSU to beat them, but it wasn’t for want of effort or grit.
November 13th, 2021 at 7:32 PM ^
First win we have had this year that makes me think it could be a special year. Prior Michigan teams don’t close the deal on the road against a quality opponent.
Thrilled that in 24 hours we beat PSU and throttle Mexico 2-0. HOLLA!!!!
November 13th, 2021 at 7:42 PM ^
...and beat PSU 6-2
November 13th, 2021 at 8:00 PM ^
Two hockey wins in “Happy Valley”. Half the students left the football game early, too. Maybe “Haz a Sad Valley” is a better name.
Hope they show up against Sparty.
November 13th, 2021 at 8:44 PM ^
Bleh, barring a miracle for MSU they won't need to. No way in hell OSU is not passing up and down the field against MSU.
November 13th, 2021 at 9:05 PM ^
It's bad form to wish for injuries against any opponent and so I will leave that unsaid
November 13th, 2021 at 7:50 PM ^
As Punt/Counterpunt pointed out, we like our narratives but a half a dozen different things happening in the game and people are talking about Cade as mediocre and Harbaugh as bad.
This was a gritty win. Right now, that's good—and enough.
November 13th, 2021 at 8:36 PM ^
That win was more than enough. Love Cade…love seeing Harbaugh succeed. I wanted him (Harbaugh) gone, but would much rather see him succeed than not get retained.
November 13th, 2021 at 8:02 PM ^
While I fully agree that SI is nothing but a rag these days, this particular linked column is a cut or two above 99% of the content they now publish.
My initial reaction to the fact that it came from SI was that I likely would delete it, but after a quick skim of the article (and seeing also that it wasn't written by Brandon Brown), I'm leaving it on the board.
November 13th, 2021 at 8:30 PM ^
Concur on Brandon Brown.
Guy is a grade A weiner.
November 13th, 2021 at 8:54 PM ^
Did he used to contribute here?
I had a Rivals subscription at one point and I didn’t think he added much to their content
November 13th, 2021 at 10:27 PM ^
I see upvotes, but no answer to your question. I was about to ask that, saw your post, and then was disappointed that I’m still not sure.
November 14th, 2021 at 10:53 AM ^
Yes, Brandon Brown was a frequent poster who seemed to be angling for a job here. He never got one, or came close as far as I can tell. It's reasonable to guess that Brian sussed out that his contributions would be...unhelpful. Tom VH and Steve Lorenz did the same kind of thing but were much better at it. In fact, Lorenz had a job here for 2 seconds until 247 made him a better offer.
November 13th, 2021 at 11:53 PM ^
Was it Brandon Brown? or Brandon Justice?
I honestly can't remember.
November 13th, 2021 at 7:16 PM ^
I do think they are headed the right direction, and do agree that previous M teams probably would have folded at Nebraska and at PSU. However, the script has flipped? I'm not quite sure I agree with that. I am very happy with the season so far, but that have a very crucial game coming in 2 weeks.
November 13th, 2021 at 8:05 PM ^
The article's subtitle is explanatory: "Known for folding in big road games under Jim Harbaugh, the Wolverines are determined to prove this team is different."
November 13th, 2021 at 7:27 PM ^
It helps to have beasts like Hutchinson and Ojabo. Can we recruit these guys every year please?
November 13th, 2021 at 7:28 PM ^
Haskins, too.
November 13th, 2021 at 7:37 PM ^
I thought Hutchinson’s post-game comment about Michigan not having any player leadership over the last few years was interesting.
November 13th, 2021 at 7:44 PM ^
This game felt pretty vintage to me, had a Carr era vibe to it.
maybe, just maybe we will shock the college football world in 2 weeks!
November 13th, 2021 at 7:50 PM ^
Lol, they made it sound like the frozen tundra of Lambeau field...
November 13th, 2021 at 8:00 PM ^
Definitely excited. These guys have leadership and a certain 'fight' we can all appreciate as fans.
Will be in college park, MD next Saturday. Look forward to seeing thousands in blue.
November 13th, 2021 at 8:05 PM ^
Fun read. Thanks
November 13th, 2021 at 8:18 PM ^
Happy for the team, coaches, and fans. GO BLUE
November 13th, 2021 at 9:14 PM ^
“Grit” is a term people use to gloss over an ugly win. This was a bad win over a bad team.
November 13th, 2021 at 9:41 PM ^
Dear Sommy.
What were your expectations at the beginning of this season? For sure, mine were not 9-1 at this point. Have you ever been to Happy Valley? This was a big, solid, come from behind win when all history says we fold when PSU takes the lead
I wish you a better world. For tonight, I am happy and you are not. My deink therefore tastes much better than yours. I drink of victory. Not sure what you are drinking. Hope not Hemlock.
GO BLUE BEAT THE TURTLES!! That is all.
November 13th, 2021 at 10:52 PM ^
Eh, fair enough. But they were also ranked No. 7 in some advanced-metrics-ranking that Seth cited going into the game, and Harbaugh's team has now beaten Wisconsin, Penn State, and Nebraska -- all on the road.
I will agree with you that people here seem -- in my opinion -- to be seriously over-estimating this team's chances against Ohio State. I'm already wincing in anticipation of that game.
On the other hand ... isn't the point of playing to win? If Michigan wins the National Championship while still not getting much for style points ... are you going to turn up your nose at it?
Frankly, I enjoyed seeing All race down the sideline. I'm in a good mood tonight. 9-1, after last year? This is awesome. Sorry you're bummed.
November 13th, 2021 at 11:31 PM ^
I don't get how anyone can be upset after this win and 9-1.
Everything has improved. The defense has made huge strides. The OL has improved significantly. The running game is fantastic. The passing game has improved from earlier in the year. Even the in-game coaching, scheme, and playcalling have improved -- perhaps not as much as some would like, but it has improved.
Do we have flaws? Sure. Could things be improved, especially from a scheme and playcalling point of view. Sure. But at some point, you have to enjoy the ride. I have been as critical as anyone about this regime, and that's what I'm doing.
Are we going to beat OSU? We probably have a small chance. It's not great, but it exists. That aside, this is a great team.
November 14th, 2021 at 12:16 PM ^
On the other hand ... isn't the point of playing to win? If Michigan wins the National Championship while still not getting much for style points ... are you going to turn up your nose at it?
Why not? That's what most do, and did, about the 2011 victory over OSU. The boneheaded no headphones wearing Brady Hoke beat OSU because OSU also had a guy who should never have been and never should be a head coach. In their eyes it disqualifies that win in the Pantheon of The Game.
November 13th, 2021 at 11:42 PM ^
Sucks that you can’t enjoy a win for your team. Hopefully you can find other things in life that bring you joy.
November 13th, 2021 at 11:22 PM ^
LMAO at the fools posting negative comments. This is a quality PSU team that will surprise MSU on the road. Harbaugh did good. Now - need to beat OSU. Can’t lose to both rivals in one year.
November 14th, 2021 at 9:32 AM ^
Sure you can, Harbaugh usually does it every year, as a matter of fact.
November 14th, 2021 at 10:52 AM ^
How are you even in positive point territory???
-1 for being a turd.