November 23rd, 2013 at 3:28 PM ^
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November 23rd, 2013 at 3:51 PM ^
I defended Fitz but I think it is clear Green does a better job overall as a runner and blocker. Fitz can still receive out of the backfield but he doesn't have the downhill ability that Green has and that is what we need right now and going forward.
November 23rd, 2013 at 3:29 PM ^
At this point. What is the argument against firing Borges? Honestly. I know that players become loyal to coaches, but even they must see that a change needs to happen. If they had started out the season horribly and slowly got better, not to the level of even a good offense, but at least you could see improvement, I could see having an argument for keeping him. When a team seems to be getting worse throughout the season, how can you justify keeping him?
November 23rd, 2013 at 3:56 PM ^
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November 23rd, 2013 at 3:32 PM ^
November 23rd, 2013 at 3:30 PM ^
If Borges is fired who would you guys want to replace him? To my mind there aren't a whole lot of big-name candidates willing to come out to Ann Arbor to coach under the Hoke.
November 23rd, 2013 at 3:31 PM ^
November 23rd, 2013 at 3:34 PM ^
As insane as that comment is, I'm willing to try anything now.
November 23rd, 2013 at 3:36 PM ^
November 23rd, 2013 at 3:44 PM ^
November 23rd, 2013 at 3:43 PM ^
Actually as I'm reading up on him he's pretty good as a OC. His desperation for a job could lead him here at Michigan. He's a good recruiter, and he has a pulse and knows offense.
Sounds great.
November 23rd, 2013 at 3:44 PM ^
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November 23rd, 2013 at 3:38 PM ^
November 23rd, 2013 at 3:39 PM ^
Now there's an offensive coordinator with Michigan ties and a proven track record. Plus he's easy to scapegoat if Michigan has a bad season next year.
November 23rd, 2013 at 3:45 PM ^
November 23rd, 2013 at 3:53 PM ^
The good thing about coming to Michigan as an Offensive Coordinator is that you get to run your own show without interference from the HC. That should make it attractive.
November 23rd, 2013 at 3:56 PM ^
With the new personnel coming in and his ability to do more with less he could be pretty good. He runs manball but at Wisconsin he ran it pretty well
November 23rd, 2013 at 3:31 PM ^
November 23rd, 2013 at 3:31 PM ^
3 and out on 8/13 drives. Never gave the defense a chance.
November 23rd, 2013 at 3:32 PM ^
Are you saying "Boo" or "Boo-orges"?
November 23rd, 2013 at 3:32 PM ^
Well, the 2.77 yards per offensive snap stands out in this one. A good indicator of how well you move the ball is this metric, and this is the third time this year that we've been below 3 yards per snap for this particular measure. The other times, as you might guess, were MSU and Nebraska. I haven't gone back through other seasons, but I cannot think of another time where we've been this inefficient offhand. Ugh, basically.
November 23rd, 2013 at 3:32 PM ^
Shane Morris beats out Gardner THE HEROIC for QB next year. Or that Gardner THE HEROIC goes pro. Good riddance to Lewan.
Gardner. Please learn to throw the ball away. Please don't take 20 seconds in the pocket to make a decision. When you scramble, please stop running backward. Please stop locking onto Gallon and sometimes Funchess -- and no one else.
Other than that -- keep up the good work, buddy! You're helping the offense out lots!
November 23rd, 2013 at 3:34 PM ^
November 23rd, 2013 at 3:38 PM ^
Um...not sure how that response follows from LSA's original comment?
November 23rd, 2013 at 3:39 PM ^
November 23rd, 2013 at 3:33 PM ^
Has Heiko (or any media member) straight up asked Hoke if he's ready to fire Borges point blank? If not, why? I know Hoke will always stay PC and say no, but at least he'll know that this actually is an option. At this point, I really do think the coaches are clueless.
November 23rd, 2013 at 3:35 PM ^
Because it's a stupid question? How would you expect any HC to react if you ask him about firing a member of his staff?
November 23rd, 2013 at 3:39 PM ^
Exactly how I said he'd react in my initial comment. That's not the point.
I'll make it simple for you:
Heiko: Coach Hoke, has any thought been given to switching offensive coordinators in the offseason given the offensive output and development over the course of this season?
Hoke: Absolutely not, Al is our guy. <seed planted in otherwise clueless Hoke>
November 23rd, 2013 at 3:45 PM ^
Heiko would be kicked out of the pressers for such a heated question. Remember, those passes are issued by them so they can also revoke them.
November 23rd, 2013 at 3:50 PM ^
Ok, I agree that being a jerk about it would not be good, but there has to be a way to ask the question tactfully without getting said media pass revoked. That's ridiculous otherwise.
November 23rd, 2013 at 4:15 PM ^
Rob Parker, but do any of you remember when he asked Rod Marinelli if he wished his daughter had married a better defensive coordinator? Onions.
November 23rd, 2013 at 3:34 PM ^
This team just fucking sucks. It's literally embarassing to even tell people I'm a Michigan fan right now because it's just followed by pats on the back and I'm sorrys'
November 23rd, 2013 at 3:37 PM ^
November 23rd, 2013 at 3:41 PM ^
I'm embarassed from the reaction that follows. Quit being a jackass. I'm a proud Michigan fan and will always tell people I'm a Michigan fan. Everyone needs to stop taking stuff so literal on here
November 23rd, 2013 at 3:43 PM ^
November 23rd, 2013 at 3:43 PM ^
November 23rd, 2013 at 3:34 PM ^
under 300 yards in this moron's 3 years. It's like Al is trying to create the worst offense possible
November 23rd, 2013 at 3:38 PM ^
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November 23rd, 2013 at 3:36 PM ^
Will all the people shitting on Garnder please take a breathe and then realize how awful they are? Dude has played his heart out all year in terrible circumstances. Put him in an offense that makes even a lick of sense and he would ball out. Put anyone in this shit show, and well...you've watched it.
November 23rd, 2013 at 3:39 PM ^
Morris would get killed back there
November 23rd, 2013 at 3:52 PM ^
November 23rd, 2013 at 3:36 PM ^
This is the way the world ends
This is the way the world ends
This is the way the world ends
Not with a bang but a whimper.
November 23rd, 2013 at 3:37 PM ^
Until Borges is gone. We can't risk having him permanently damaged. Its too late for Gardner. Wait till next year.