September 13th, 2014 at 6:45 PM ^
The drive at the end of the first half was fantastic. Fantastic.
September 13th, 2014 at 6:47 PM ^
I've seen a lot of absolutely awful end-of-half drives, but that one was pretty much as hilariously inept as it gets. It was the Buffalo Bill of Monkey Rodeos.
September 13th, 2014 at 9:45 PM ^
This is over the top. Yeah, the delay of game on 4th and 1 was annoying. But 1) it's not like that's never happened to anyone before and 2) the officials screwed up the reset anyway.
September 13th, 2014 at 7:27 PM ^
only a bunch of idiots would make end of half decisions like that time and time again.
bye. hoke. bye.
September 13th, 2014 at 6:47 PM ^
They made a mistake in the first half so they all need to go, obviously.
September 13th, 2014 at 8:55 PM ^
Hoke also didn't reveal any information in the post-game presser, which shows that he hates the fans.
EDIT: /s was implied.
September 13th, 2014 at 7:33 PM ^
I understand that you get frustrated with some of the over-the-top negative reactions some people have, but you've gone way too far in the other direction.
September 13th, 2014 at 11:18 PM ^
I've forgotten that until this point, Brady Hoke was unblemished as head coach.
September 13th, 2014 at 6:47 PM ^
The coaches had a good week of preparation. I don't think I've seen them as ready for a big home game vs a MAC doormat as they were today. Sound fundamentals. I could hear the sounds of real football.
September 13th, 2014 at 6:48 PM ^
We were just being Old Blue gentlemen, keeping them in the game until the waning moments of the fourth.
September 13th, 2014 at 8:56 PM ^
Marcus did bring up the 1995 game where we lead 31-0 and it finished 38-19.
September 14th, 2014 at 8:54 AM ^
I was at that game. And yes it was typical Michigan. We, historically, never cover the spread.
September 13th, 2014 at 6:47 PM ^
I think he team can and will be good. But at this point I just don't think Hoke is, nor ever will be, an elite coach. That will keep UM out of the national elite. Welcome to Nebraska under Pelini!
September 13th, 2014 at 6:55 PM ^
We should be so lucky. Bo Pelini has won either 9 or 10 games in each of the 6 seasons he has been a head coach (3 seasons with 9 wins; 3 seasons with 10 wins). Hoke has reached that level 1 time in his 3 years at Michigan. Including his stints in the MAC and the MWC, he has won at least 9 games in 3 seasons out of 11. 1/3 < 6/6 (in Big Ten). 3/11 < 6/6.
September 13th, 2014 at 6:59 PM ^
I love when other teams coaches are put down. Then facts come out proving how much better the other coach is. Oops.
September 13th, 2014 at 7:54 PM ^
Hoke has won 11 games 2 times. So 2/11 > 0/6. That goes both ways. And Pelini has been in the B1G for 3 years now (not that it really matters).
September 14th, 2014 at 1:51 AM ^
I will not be satisfied if we top out under Hoke as Pelini under Nebraska. OK, he's won 9 or 10 games, which isn't great but good, but he's also coaching in this shitty conference.
September 13th, 2014 at 6:49 PM ^
Only good coaching can fix these issues. We will have to play and coach a lot better next week to beat Utah. Enjoy the win, Go Blue!
September 13th, 2014 at 6:49 PM ^
I thought the coaches were just OK today. They share partial blame for not recognizing the clock issue on the 4th and 1, plus not going for it after was silly. Other than that...it was fine. Cut out the mental mistakes (turnovers, mainly) and this game is prolly closer to 44-0 instead of 34-10.
September 13th, 2014 at 6:52 PM ^
screwed on the start of the clock. Sane situation for Miami in second half they started as they lined up. Still someone on the sidelines should have noticed.
September 13th, 2014 at 6:56 PM ^
No one on the coaching staff is assigned to watching the clock?
I get that mistakes are made by the refs but in an important situation you need to have someone watching the play clock and ready to call for the timeout.
I know I know its Miami and they were leading but there is the only "practice how you play" mentality.
September 13th, 2014 at 9:32 PM ^
They had a great week of practice, I hear.
September 13th, 2014 at 9:23 PM ^
there already is such a person. It's the QBs job. Always. That said, it's fairly common to see a sideline timeout to save the penalty, but in this situation, the clock restart was so mucked up I don't think it ever occurred to anyone to look.
September 13th, 2014 at 6:58 PM ^
But someone had to recognize that sooner. That's why I said they get partial blame.
September 13th, 2014 at 7:01 PM ^
I don't think they did get screwed by the refs. I think Nuss was just too lackadaisical and didn't pay attention to the play clock starting. Even though it sucked for Michigan, I wish the refs would do that more often. If it's a 30 second time out, why should the offensive team get to stretch it out even longer, just because the coaches want to keep talking to the players?
September 13th, 2014 at 8:42 PM ^
because they were inconsistent. Start it whenever but for both teams.
September 13th, 2014 at 6:49 PM ^
Needs to take more shots deep.. I have yet to see a deep pass attempted in 3 games
September 13th, 2014 at 6:52 PM ^
Did you watch the game? There were several deep shots taken.
September 13th, 2014 at 6:53 PM ^
Strange because he came in with a rep of liking the deep balls. His QBs have had very high YPA in the past. If he's just waiting to unleash it during B1G season, eh, I'm fine with that.
September 13th, 2014 at 6:57 PM ^
Gardner heaved the ball as far as he could to overthrow Chesson in the endzone.
September 13th, 2014 at 7:07 PM ^
Balls deep - that's how deep we need to go... manbawl!
September 13th, 2014 at 7:41 PM ^
This sounds dumb but I honestly believe they are saving a TON of shit for Sparty, I think the staff knows how important that game is.
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September 14th, 2014 at 2:37 AM ^
I've thought this for the past six years or so.
It has never once been true.
So yeah, it kinda sounds dumb. :)
September 14th, 2014 at 7:29 AM ^
Dude. Sparty is laughing at us. They are elite against the run. They will blitz every down. DG will be forced to make quick decisions. Game over.
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September 14th, 2014 at 8:24 AM ^
I'm sorry for saying this but the only thing we are hiding from sparty is the 3rd and 8 punt.
September 13th, 2014 at 6:51 PM ^
I like that play call for the Jake Butt TD. That was cool.
September 13th, 2014 at 6:53 PM ^
Agree, that is a counter play to all the bubble screens, and worked to perfection.
September 13th, 2014 at 7:00 PM ^
Great playcall by Nuss, right at the perfect time too.
September 13th, 2014 at 7:46 PM ^
Butt sold that play because he was COACHED to sell the block that way.
I know it's taboo to acknowledge good coaching around here, but I'm living on the edge.
September 13th, 2014 at 9:34 PM ^
I appreciate this point. That play was well drawn up and well executed. M football has it's problem but there are also instances of good coaching. This is one.
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September 13th, 2014 at 11:20 PM ^
That we weren't talking about how great the coaching was after getting destroyed by ND.
September 13th, 2014 at 11:20 PM ^
That we weren't talking about how great the coaching was after getting destroyed by ND.
September 13th, 2014 at 11:23 PM ^
I was actually referring to how Devin sold teh fake, but clearly Butt did a great job too. And I completely agree with you about the coaching comment. That was an example of GREAT coaching.
September 13th, 2014 at 9:20 PM ^
since we've seen an actual constraint play used in a game. I rubbed my eyes. Good job Nuss.
September 13th, 2014 at 6:54 PM ^
I'd like them to install a semi hurry up offense for when we may need it.
September 13th, 2014 at 7:09 PM ^
tempo?? never!
September 14th, 2014 at 12:36 AM ^
There was one completely random play where we got to the line with like 32 on the play clock and snapped at about 20. And then never went back to it, except for the play that forced the Miami timeout during the debacle of a two minute drill.
September 13th, 2014 at 6:54 PM ^
They had a bye week so they will watch this film and come into the big house licking their chops. After a 31-0 beat down in a big rivalry game last week, you expect to see a completely different team. I wanna see our guys play pissed off and with a purpose.