Just checked the latest weather. 80 percent chance at 12, 90 at 1, 100 at 2. Good thing it's warm and the winds are calm. Oh, wait ... Thank god for BTN. My wife won't let me take my 4 yr old and I have to stay home with him ...
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Spring Game Day Open Thread
April 16th, 2011 at 8:39 AM
#902
90 percent rain at 1pm
April 16th, 2011 at 9:29 AM
#903
Suuuuurrrrrreeeeee
Use the 4 year old as an excuse......mmmm hmmmm..... ;-)
April 16th, 2011 at 11:09 AM
#904
Catelyn said Bran was too
Catelyn said Bran was too young too.
April 16th, 2011 at 12:34 PM
#905
sounds like
winter is coming
April 16th, 2011 at 2:07 PM
#906
posted from iPhone
Good point.
April 16th, 2011 at 11:18 AM
#907
Grow a pair! Every man MUST
Grow a pair! Every man MUST stand up to the wife at certain moments in life. Everything Michigan football qualifies.
April 16th, 2011 at 8:51 AM
#908
For those wanting to "warm up"
BTN is showing the 1999 game against Wisconsin (tom brady at the helm) at 10am. Of course in the summary, BTN calls us "Big Blue". UGH.
April 16th, 2011 at 10:47 AM
#909
Watching Henson play makes me
Watching Henson play makes me hate the Yankees even more!
April 16th, 2011 at 8:56 AM
#910
This great day calls for this!
Took these after being booked to play on OSU Campus first time I have shared them but thought they would be much appreciated here!
I'm new to this... so if someone could tell me how to post the actual pics that would be great!
April 16th, 2011 at 9:53 AM
#911
These are awesome! Thanks
These are awesome! Thanks for sharing. I'm missing the spring game this year because I have to go clean my house I just sold on a short sale.... This helps take the sting out of the whole thing.
April 16th, 2011 at 10:06 AM
#912
I'm not sure about embedding
I'm not sure about embedding in the new board format, but you could probably just click the "Image" button when you are creating the post, and put in the URL.
April 16th, 2011 at 10:53 AM
#913
All I ever do for embedding a
All I ever do for embedding a picture is copy and paste.
April 16th, 2011 at 12:10 PM
#914
(No subject)
April 16th, 2011 at 9:01 AM
#915
Does anyone know if parking
Does anyone know if parking is free or not?
April 16th, 2011 at 9:09 AM
#916
Some lots are
I seem to recall that red lot was open and free if you don't mind a little walk.
April 16th, 2011 at 9:28 AM
#917
It's not at AA Pioneer
They want $20.
April 16th, 2011 at 9:32 AM
#918
All Michigan-owned lots are free...
but no parking on the golf course, and Pioneer is $20
April 16th, 2011 at 9:27 AM
#919
Free Tickets Available
(4)Section 2, row 56 seats 1-4
(6) Section 25 Row 58 seats 21-26
Send E-mail to BenPuhr at yahoo dot com
April 16th, 2011 at 9:03 AM
#920
Have
Have we figured out if its a slow or fast rain yet? Or does it even matter now that we've fired Rich Rod?
April 16th, 2011 at 9:33 AM
#921
It's supposed to be
a hard MANLY driving rain that soaks you through most of the day but can be stymied by someone with a mobile umbrella, later turning lighter, quicker rain that hits you with a lot of drops, unless you're standing in the endzone, and then goes through a weather process of turning back again.
April 16th, 2011 at 9:05 AM
#922
Why is anyone shocked by
Why is anyone shocked by rain? Hoke wanted it to rain, real men play in the rain, manball is mean't to be played in the rain.
April 16th, 2011 at 11:26 AM
#923
If you dont mind me asking,
If you dont mind me asking, what the hell did you say that got you to -85301?
MGoPoints matter to me.
April 16th, 2011 at 11:12 AM
#924
It's hard to get a cloud of
It's hard to get a cloud of dust when it's raining.
April 16th, 2011 at 9:16 AM
#925
Free streaming
Any idea if it is possible to stream this online somewhere?
April 16th, 2011 at 9:23 AM
#926
I had a conversation about
I had a conversation about this in another thread. I guess BTN had streaming video of the game last year on their site for $5. They aren't doing that this year though. I'm heading to a bar for the game.
April 16th, 2011 at 9:36 AM
#927
Stream
Stream link:
April 16th, 2011 at 9:46 AM
#928
That's cool thanks. Even
That's cool thanks. Even though I no longer have an excuse to go to a bar at the crack of noon I think I still will.
April 16th, 2011 at 11:43 AM
#929
Thanks, dude!
Phantom +1 to you, sir.
April 16th, 2011 at 11:52 AM
#930
this isn't live yet, right?
this isn't live yet, right? I waiting for video but get an NBA playoff ad instead.
April 16th, 2011 at 11:57 AM
#931
Stream is about to go live.
Stream is about to go live. Just got confirmation from the streamer.
April 16th, 2011 at 12:06 PM
#932
Is there a secret to get this
Is there a secret to get this thing working?
April 16th, 2011 at 12:07 PM
#933
Thanks for the stream!
I get
Thanks for the stream!
I get an invalid embed code message? Is anyone else seeing that?
April 16th, 2011 at 12:07 PM
#934
password for stream?
password for stream?
April 16th, 2011 at 12:07 PM
#935
I just have a still frame.
I just have a still frame. Anybody watching the live stream through the above link? Let me know what I'm doing wrong.
April 16th, 2011 at 12:08 PM
#936
All I see is a desktop
All I see is a desktop screen.
April 16th, 2011 at 12:08 PM
#937
Same here
Same here
April 16th, 2011 at 12:10 PM
#938
Me too. Clcked through to
Me too. Clcked through to the actual stream on justin.tv and it's asking me for an access code :(
April 16th, 2011 at 12:11 PM
#939
The access code is
The access code is the password listed on the original link, which I think is "MFootball2011"
April 16th, 2011 at 12:11 PM
#940
The access code is on the
The access code is on the mgovideo.com/live page, but even if you click through it's the same thing (i.e., the desktop image).
April 16th, 2011 at 12:12 PM
#941
Don't worry, I did that too
Don't worry, I did that too (the password is on MGoVideo), but it's still the same still screen
April 16th, 2011 at 12:16 PM
#942
Thanks all, should have read
Thanks all, should have read more attentively.
April 16th, 2011 at 12:12 PM
#943
http://www.justin.tv/michigan
April 16th, 2011 at 12:16 PM
#944
You certainly have the skills
You certainly have the skills that kill.
April 16th, 2011 at 9:27 AM
#945
Walking down the tunnel onto
Walking down the tunnel onto the field last night, a toddler was zig zagging in front of me. I told his mom that one day he'd be running out onto that field, and she said "he better. We named him Mason Bleu."
That's hardcore fandom right there.
April 16th, 2011 at 11:26 AM
#946
it may be funnier if he turns
it may be funnier if he turns out to be a buckeye
April 16th, 2011 at 9:33 AM
#947
I just read the alumni flag
I just read the alumni flag roster. I sure hope they play Ufer yelling, "Touchdown Billy Taylor!!" when Billy Taylor gets the ball.
April 16th, 2011 at 9:39 AM
#948
WTKA
Just said they're streaming their audio live on their website.
April 16th, 2011 at 9:41 AM
#949
What time does the actual
What time does the actual game start?
April 16th, 2011 at 10:06 AM
#950
4 seat upgrades
i have 4 tickets that i already deleted, but if someone wants to upgrade i can email you the seat #'s. section 42 row 33.
April 16th, 2011 at 11:29 AM
#951
purdue commercial: ineffective
everyone knows women dont go to purdue
April 16th, 2011 at 11:34 AM
#952
We so excited we so excited.
We so excited we so excited. Gotta decide whether to sit in Section One or Section Ten, hangin' out with my friends.
April 16th, 2011 at 11:39 AM
#953
Lloyd!
Well, my brother in law just informed me that he is sitting next to Lloyd Brady. Lucky bastard...
April 16th, 2011 at 11:47 AM
#954
Pics
...or it didn't happen.
April 16th, 2011 at 3:29 PM
#955
Nice
That means I was sitting next to your brother since I was right next to Lloyd Brady as well. He was in row A of section 30 and I was in row 2.
April 16th, 2011 at 11:44 AM
#956
Classic hoke
I was the bus driver that was supposed to take the team to the stadium. I wait from 10:30-11:30 out front of schembeckler hall and see noone.
At 11:30 a woman comes out and says that Brady took the team out the back door and made them walk to the stadium.
TOUGHNESS. This team walks to games.
April 16th, 2011 at 11:48 AM
#957
Nice.
I love it.
April 16th, 2011 at 12:07 PM
#958
Not to be a jerk, but Hoke
Not to be a jerk, but Hoke has been coach at UM for all of 3 months. He hasn't been here long enough to have anything "classic", except in the New Coke sense.
April 16th, 2011 at 12:57 PM
#959
Not to be a jerk but..
Not to be a jerk but it was a joke.
Lighten up.
April 16th, 2011 at 11:45 AM
#960
Why no Liveblog?
This is, after all, the time of the year when college football fans are the most desperate.
April 16th, 2011 at 11:50 AM
#961
Go for it.
If you or someone else is willing to moderate, I'm sure you could go create one and post it here within 10 minutes.
April 16th, 2011 at 11:49 AM
#962
I hope we win.
I hope we win.
April 16th, 2011 at 11:52 AM
#963
Watching warm-ups
Sucks not seeing Tate
Denard more accurate than Devin, but just slightly so
April 16th, 2011 at 11:53 AM
#964
my wife just said..
'1130am? what are YOU doing up this early on a saturday? oh yeah, the spring game' haha
April 16th, 2011 at 12:01 PM
#965
gametime
its been 4 months since michigan football, lets see if the swagger will finally return to ann arbor !!
April 16th, 2011 at 12:02 PM
#966
The Big House looks almost
The Big House looks almost empty....so much for the new reserved seat program.
April 16th, 2011 at 12:06 PM
#967
CHEDDAHTIME!
April 16th, 2011 at 12:06 PM
#968
Denard
Denard Robinson
>
everyone else
April 16th, 2011 at 12:06 PM
#969
denard has a new helmet it
denard has a new helmet it seems
April 16th, 2011 at 12:08 PM
#970
Ray Roundtree...sigh
Missed
Ray Roundtree...sigh
Missed field goal...sigh
April 16th, 2011 at 12:09 PM
#971
30 yd FG missed
I think I'm going to cry
April 16th, 2011 at 12:09 PM
#972
Shotgun, 1 play, 40+ yard
Shotgun, 1 play, 40+ yard Denard run.
Manball, 3 plays, 0 yards. Just saying.
April 16th, 2011 at 12:09 PM
#973
We could turn this into a
We could turn this into a drinking game:
Everytime someone says the word:
1 shot - "Toughness"
2 shots - "A sense of toughness"
3 shots - "Shoelace"
4 shots - "Mental toughness"
5 shots - "MANBALL"
6 shots - "RichRod"
April 16th, 2011 at 12:11 PM
#974
You wouldn't last 20 minutes
You wouldn't last 20 minutes with mental toughness getting 4(!) shots.
April 16th, 2011 at 2:51 PM
#975
You forgot "there's no
You forgot "there's no question" (Jim)
April 16th, 2011 at 12:09 PM
#976
Gardner running right at Hoke
Gardner running right at Hoke hahaha
April 16th, 2011 at 12:10 PM
#977
Hoke with solid pad level
Hoke with solid pad level running away from the play there.
April 16th, 2011 at 12:11 PM
#978
Nice run by Cox!
Oh no the
Nice run by Cox!
Oh no the defense!
April 16th, 2011 at 12:12 PM
#979
Working Stream until MGoVideo
Working Stream until MGoVideo starts working:
April 16th, 2011 at 12:15 PM
#980
Yeah...
Martin TOTALLY would have tackled Denard there.
/SavedByTouchFootball
April 16th, 2011 at 12:15 PM
#981
Interior D-line looks pretty
Interior D-line looks pretty solid so far.
Spring games are so conflicting.
April 16th, 2011 at 12:16 PM
#982
Denard missed a bad pass to
Denard missed a bad pass to TACOPANTS i mean Hemingway
April 16th, 2011 at 12:16 PM
#983
Denard needs to learn to run
Denard needs to learn to run that ball.
April 16th, 2011 at 12:18 PM
#984
V Smith
With a nice catch-and-run.
But how did Will Campbell get out there to hit him on the sidelines 25 yards downfield?
April 16th, 2011 at 12:18 PM
#985
Smith seemed to have a pep in
Smith seemed to have a pep in his step. Maybe he's fully recovered?
April 16th, 2011 at 12:20 PM
#986
Jeebus
These touch rules are killing me. The scrimmage is useless if they can't play some stuff out.
April 16th, 2011 at 12:21 PM
#987
well, on a scale of 1-10, i
well, on a scale of 1-10, i give this a 2
April 16th, 2011 at 12:21 PM
#988
glad to see the broekhuizen
glad to see the broekhuizen and gibbons have not improved at all in the last year
April 16th, 2011 at 4:45 PM
#989
And to think Hoke hired a FT special teams coach
Fire him already! At least they made their PATs.
April 16th, 2011 at 12:23 PM
#990
a nice shot of brian griese
a nice shot of brian griese being bothered by a drunk guy
April 16th, 2011 at 12:25 PM
#991
Yikes
Talk about a "man bites dog" moment
April 16th, 2011 at 1:07 PM
#992
That was actually Scotty
That was actually Scotty Passink with Griese. He has cerebral palsy.
http://blog.johnubacon.com/2009/01/03/michael-phelps-friend.aspx
April 16th, 2011 at 2:45 PM
#993
And.. It just got awkward.
And.. It just got awkward.
April 16th, 2011 at 1:04 PM
#994
I hope you feel like
An ass now.
April 16th, 2011 at 1:29 PM
#995
I do
I do
April 16th, 2011 at 12:23 PM
#996
Just had an interesting
Just had an interesting mini-interview with Mike Hart who mentioned that a lot of players didn't want to come back to Michigan while RR was here and that more players want to come back now that Hoke is caoch
April 16th, 2011 at 12:25 PM
#997
That makes me rage. Way to be
That makes me rage. Way to be all-in for Michigan, former players who didn't want to come back when RR was coaching.
April 16th, 2011 at 12:26 PM
#998
Yup
It's pathetic. Makes me sick.
April 16th, 2011 at 12:23 PM
#999
Cox looking good
[giggle]
April 16th, 2011 at 12:24 PM
#1000
Mike Cox,
Please get good
Mike Cox,
Please get good at blocking, etc.
ZL
April 16th, 2011 at 12:25 PM
#1001
In case you missed it, here's a Xscript of the Hart interview
Hot Sideline Reporter: Mike, what do you think Coach Hoke brings to Michigan as HC?
Mike Hart: Derp
April 16th, 2011 at 12:29 PM
#1002
Bigger
than who's?
April 16th, 2011 at 12:26 PM
#1003
George Morales sightings: 1
George Morales sightings: 1
April 16th, 2011 at 12:26 PM
#1004
It's crazy watching Mike
It's crazy watching Mike Martin rush from the edge. I feel bad for whatever RB has to try to block him.
April 16th, 2011 at 12:28 PM
#1005
Just started watching
It's weird to see Denard drop back. He's looked good so far from what I've seen though.
April 16th, 2011 at 12:28 PM
#1006
Me thinks
our passing game needs some work........obviously our kicking game is vastly improved
April 16th, 2011 at 12:32 PM
#1007
lets keep tally of how many
lets keep tally of how many times we hear the words "tough" and "physical" the rest of the game
April 16th, 2011 at 12:32 PM
#1008
So that was a really inaccurate discussion
Will Campbell was not moved to OL because of injuries. And Michigan did not run a 3-4 last year.
But other than that, Mrs. Lincoln.
April 16th, 2011 at 12:33 PM
#1009
..
Jake "Sunshine" Ryan staying at home on that....
April 16th, 2011 at 12:33 PM
#1010
great quality here - starting
April 16th, 2011 at 12:39 PM
#1011
What is the access code?
What is the access code? Thanks!
April 16th, 2011 at 12:46 PM
#1012
Code
MFootball2011
April 16th, 2011 at 12:33 PM
#1013
...who is jordan barpal??
...who is jordan barpal??
April 16th, 2011 at 12:35 PM
#1014
Unbelievable
Where did they find the announcers for this game they are terrible!
April 16th, 2011 at 2:15 PM
#1015
I thought Jansen did a good job.
Good insider's perspective on Michigan FB, just what you want for a Spring Game.
April 16th, 2011 at 12:37 PM
#1016
two nice defensive play in a
two nice defensive play in a row. We'll see a lot more of this eventually.
April 16th, 2011 at 12:39 PM
#1017
Field Goal Kicking
Any chance frosh Matt Wile starts out the season as at kicker? Dude's got a leg, and clearly Gibbons and Broekhuizen are back to their 2010 form. Just a thought.
April 16th, 2011 at 12:40 PM
#1018
Yes
I think most people right now are assuming and praying that Wile will start.
April 16th, 2011 at 12:40 PM
#1019
Maybe I'm just pessimistic...
But right now, I'm pretty disappointed. The offense looks pretty bad, and the defense has given up some big plays. Then, of course, the field goal situation. This spring game is making me very worried.
On the plus side, I was amused by the zone blitz where big Will dropped back into coverage.
April 16th, 2011 at 12:43 PM
#1020
That's the beauty of the Spring Game.
You can be opptimistic and pessimistic at the same time, and be right each time.
April 16th, 2011 at 12:50 PM
#1021
Except...
Except I'm not feeling optimistic at all. This spring game is just making it look like Michigan is taking a huge step backwards. It's making me worry if we can even get to the same win record as last year.
April 16th, 2011 at 1:50 PM
#1022
Don't be stupid
No, obviously it's more important to look good in the actual game. But if you look terrible in the spring game like the offense, then that likely means that there is a gigantic improvement needed to have any chance to look good in the actual game. Especially when you're going against what was the worst defense in the Big Ten. This offense would have been shut out by pretty much any defense in the Big Ten. It's pathetic.
April 16th, 2011 at 12:44 PM
#1023
Remember
This isn't full speed and there is a lot of subbing to give all the guys some reps close to a game speed. Buck up man! MANBALL will prevail!
And Wile will solve all K woes - and sell hot dogs at halftime even
April 16th, 2011 at 12:40 PM
#1024
Devin
Has a big time arm - but both he and Drb need to learn to set their feet and to get rid of the ball quicker.
April 16th, 2011 at 12:41 PM
#1025
I'm bored.....
I'm bored.....
April 16th, 2011 at 12:48 PM
#1026
Ah, memories
Michigan football is back. :)
April 16th, 2011 at 1:13 PM
#1027
It's almost back.
I'll only know Carrball is back if we start throwing 5-yard outs. On 3rd and 8.
I kid because I love.
April 16th, 2011 at 1:14 PM
#1028
Exactly
The old guard must feel so content and at home. Everything is right in the world again. We will have a competent defense (or better), and our offense can pretend that like the last couple decades never happened. (Of course, the old guard doesn't remember what the Mad Magicians did on the field. Hint: it wasn't run power up the middle all day.) Somebody, hand me a chardonnay and some brie!
April 16th, 2011 at 12:42 PM
#1029
prediction
more toughness references ahead
April 16th, 2011 at 12:42 PM
#1030
its both great and depressing
its both great and depressing to hear red's voice again
April 16th, 2011 at 12:43 PM
#1031
Who is wilson?
April 16th, 2011 at 12:43 PM
#1032
Why is Steve Wilson QBing?
Is Jack Kennedy no longer our third string?
April 16th, 2011 at 12:44 PM
#1033
Did Jack Kennedy change his
Did Jack Kennedy change his name to Steve Wilson?
April 16th, 2011 at 12:46 PM
#1034
posted from iPhone
Honestly, I felt a lot better about the upcoming season before watching this game. You can see how much better we look out of the gun.
April 16th, 2011 at 12:46 PM
#1035
Our offense
appears slow to me - seem to be lacking playmakers. On a positive note the defense looks aggressive and vastly improved. I am fine with winning games 10 - 6 in the fall, as long as we win. Of course that would mean that we were able to kick a field goal.............
April 16th, 2011 at 12:51 PM
#1036
No offensive playmakers?
This guy is incredulous at your assessment:
April 16th, 2011 at 1:19 PM
#1037
Borges hasn't had QB with positive running yards in ages
We have playmakers, if they are utilized properly. In a paleolithic offense that is not playing against MWC defenses? Maybe not so much.
April 16th, 2011 at 1:41 PM
#1038
A MWC Defense
Beat Wisconsin in the Rose Bowl, who handled us, if I remember correctly.
April 16th, 2011 at 2:00 PM
#1039
That MWC defense also beat SDSU
So it's not really a useful comparison.
April 16th, 2011 at 2:27 PM
#1040
Umm...
Seeing as they lost to them by 5, the second closest margin of victory for TCU last year outside of Wisconsin, I'd say it is. It means that Hoke and his staff know how to game plan. TCU was just a monster last year, plain and simple.
April 16th, 2011 at 1:04 PM
#1041
TD, 2pt, Safety.
TD, 2pt, Safety.
April 16th, 2011 at 12:49 PM
#1042
michael shaw's club leads the way..
nice run...
April 16th, 2011 at 12:52 PM
#1043
Does this look like a
Does this look like a football team with almost everyone back? This looks like 2008 all over again.
April 16th, 2011 at 12:54 PM
#1044
That may be a little harsh.
That may be a little harsh. They weren't this good halfway through 2008.
April 16th, 2011 at 1:22 PM
#1045
2008 again
Best thing about the game was the punting. Reminds me of 2008.
Of course, we had just about everyone returning this year, including the Big Ten offensive player of the year, but at least we now have a coach that knows his way around Ann Arbor, and more of the old players feel comfortabe!
April 16th, 2011 at 12:53 PM
#1046
This is getting unwatchable.
This is getting unwatchable. This team needs a lot of voluntary practice time this offseason.
April 16th, 2011 at 12:54 PM
#1047
I'm not usually a negative
I'm not usually a negative person, but not really impressed with anything yet. At least the defense looks like they know what they're doing. And at least the kickers can hit the post from 47 now instead of missing ten yards wide!
April 16th, 2011 at 1:33 PM
#1048
I am a pessimistic person
And this game reinforces all my fears and preconceptions. Mattison is a very good coach, and he'll make a competent or better defense with the talent he has (which is limited).
Hoke and Borges likely will not be able to maximize Denard and our offensive players; there will be a huge, painful period as the blocking scheme we've had since the last couple years of Carr gets thrown out the window; etc. Folks, there is a reason RR was offered the Alabama job before coming to Ann Arbor, and Hoke was considered for the Indiana and Minnesota openings. (And after Auburn let Borges go, which major program has clamored for him?)
Bash me all you want -- that's fine. I feel bad for the players, who will have to suffer through another transition, and the resulting losses.
April 16th, 2011 at 2:18 PM
#1049
posted from iPhone
RR is gone. Done. Fired. And it was his fault it happened. Please get over it.
April 16th, 2011 at 12:53 PM
#1050
Third and long . . .
still a problem for Denard.
April 16th, 2011 at 12:53 PM
#1051
Denard doesnt look too great
Denard doesnt look too great throwing the ball. This worries me. But on the bright side Gardner looks pretty good.
April 16th, 2011 at 12:54 PM
#1052
Are the jerseys being sold
Are the jerseys being sold for donations to Mott? I'm curious about the patches.
April 16th, 2011 at 12:58 PM
#1053
How does the defensive score
How does the defensive score points? I feel bad for them, they're dominating and they're still losing 7-0 : (
April 16th, 2011 at 12:59 PM
#1054
Pick 6 right cue....
Pick 6 right on cue....
April 16th, 2011 at 12:58 PM
#1055
posted from iPhone
Has the best offense in the big 10 really scored Zero points against the worst defense in the big 10!
April 16th, 2011 at 1:01 PM
#1056
Manball.
.
April 16th, 2011 at 1:00 PM
#1057
Jake Ryan has been around the
Jake Ryan has been around the ball a lot. Looks like he can contribute as a redshirt Frosh.
April 16th, 2011 at 1:01 PM
#1058
not a good day passing for the QB's
neither have looked sharp under center, and this one from the shotgun had an awful result (pick 6) and a second pick the next play.
I'd like to think an improved D has something to do with this...
April 16th, 2011 at 1:04 PM
#1059
Seriously, I think the D does
Seriously, I think the D does have something to do with it. We were actually running D plays to get pressure and disguise coverages, instead of the ususal rush 3 and everyone else in a predicatable soft zone of the last two years.
April 16th, 2011 at 1:07 PM
#1060
Yeah
I'm sure if we had the same offense as last year it would look like this today.
/s.
April 16th, 2011 at 1:01 PM
#1061
Well....
Last year during the spring game the defense looked like shit, now it's the exact opposite.
April 16th, 2011 at 1:03 PM
#1062
Not quite.
Last year, the offense looked amazing and the defense looked terrible. This year, the offense looks terrible and the defense looks mediocre.
April 16th, 2011 at 1:01 PM
#1063
Im gonna be optimstic and say
Im gonna be optimstic and say our defense is so good, that they're dominating the best offense in the B1G
April 16th, 2011 at 1:02 PM
#1064
I don't know about all of
I don't know about all of you, but I'm pretty happy with the spring game so far. The defense actually looks like it knows what it's doing, and are running some pretty good confusing schemes. As for the offense, well it's pretty much exactly what I expected. Decent, but nothing very special yet. Seriously, don't worry about the offense too much. Offenses usually suck in spring games, especially with coaching and scheme changes.
April 16th, 2011 at 1:05 PM
#1065
"Offenses usually suck in spring games"
Did you watch last year's spring game? Did you watch last year's offense that we returned pretty much everyone from? There is no reason that offense should be sucking in the spring game, but it is.
April 16th, 2011 at 1:33 PM
#1066
But that was year three in
But that was year three in RR's scheme, and unlike last year, our D actually looks like it may know what it's doing. New scheme and real defense (hopefully) means exactly what we had in the spring game. Keep in mind that only like 60% of offense has been installed according to Borges. Hopefully the rest will be wrinkles that keep the D off-balance. And after the RR years of the offense kicking butt, I'll take the D winning this year. I have much more confidene in the O overcoming a crappy spring game by the fall than I do the D. Am I a bit dissapointed? Yes. But I'm not worried. Yet.
April 16th, 2011 at 1:47 PM
#1067
Seeing as our defense
Seeing as our defense routinely made opposing teams look like offensive juggernauts last year, using Michigan's performance last year in the Spring Game seems silly to me. I honestly think the RR loyalists and/or Hoke haters would have ripped this game regardless of the outcome. If our offense looked great they would contend we haven't done enough on defense.
I don't think anyone could watch this and say with a straight face that our defense doesn't appear to be making significant improvement (as opposed to consistent regression the last three years).
April 16th, 2011 at 2:12 PM
#1068
As usual, let's not give too
As usual, let's not give too much credence to Spring Game performances. It will be a long year either way.
And BTW, if I'm a Spartan I'd be worried about this year as well.
April 16th, 2011 at 5:01 PM
#1069
Offense decent?
One long run against the second team D and a TD on an obvious offensive pass interference again against the second team is decent? That may be one of the worst offensive performances I have ever seen.
I realize Molk and Lewan didn't play, but that was a pathetic display. It'll be interesting to see who transfers as there were a lot of unhappy looking players leaving the field today.
April 16th, 2011 at 1:02 PM
#1070
Someone call the cooks
Stop grilling the steaks. Hot dogs for everyone.
April 16th, 2011 at 1:04 PM
#1071
Sorry I missed the first
part of the game, Can somebody tell me what kind of offense plays they were showing with Denard at QB? Were there still some designed runs for him?
April 16th, 2011 at 1:06 PM
#1072
We were running all kinds of
We were running all kinds of stuff. A lot of pro stuff, but there were designed runs for Denard, but they didn't do a whole lot. Denard's best run came on a scramble the first play. Went big. Oh, and Cox had a 68 yard TD run where he broke some tackles and looked good.
April 16th, 2011 at 1:08 PM
#1073
Oops
Double. Crazy internet.
April 16th, 2011 at 1:05 PM
#1076
manball...
isn't very fun.
also, and i'm sure this has been touched on, STOP THROWING PICKS.
April 16th, 2011 at 1:06 PM
#1077
I'm getting...
A little drowsy watching this. May have to flip over to Red Wings in a minute.
Remember: BREATHE.
April 16th, 2011 at 1:11 PM
#1078
HOWEVA...
Jake Ryan has peaked my interest.
Jake Ryan = AJ Hawk?
Yes, I said it!
April 16th, 2011 at 1:08 PM
#1079
Aagh Devin spends way too
Aagh Devin spends way too much time running backwards. At least the D is getting pressure.
April 16th, 2011 at 1:09 PM
#1080
Also, what's up with Quinton
Also, what's up with Quinton Washington in pass coverage?
April 16th, 2011 at 1:15 PM
#1081
Obviously.
Perhaps you missed his position switch to safety. Leave no stone unturned, etc.
April 16th, 2011 at 1:09 PM
#1082
Huh, look at that.
As soon as we go to more of a spread look, we made a nice play on offense. I hope you're taking note of that, Al Borges and Brady Hoke.
April 16th, 2011 at 1:13 PM
#1083
Both offensive scores are
Both offensive scores are against the second team D. I hope the 1st team D has really become the Ravens in a couple months but I find that is a little hard to believe.
April 16th, 2011 at 1:21 PM
#1084
Plus one of them was a big
Plus one of them was a big play by Mike Cox - I'm worried that we haven't seen consistency from either offense yet.
April 16th, 2011 at 2:26 PM
#1085
christ...
Of course they are taking note...
The staff knows, I'm sure, that elements of the offense similar to what the guys did a year ago will be successful. This is a coaching change. The new staff wants to go in a new direction, and are mixing in new concepts with some old. It's not hard to understand what is going on. It does the staff no good to simply try and keep the spread train rolling. I'd say they've done a nice job of easing into the transition.
I can't believe people really expected the offense to light it up for the spring game...
Take a deep breath, and have some f-ing faith in the staff. When it gets to August, Borges will identify the plays and concepts that maximize Denard's ability and comfort level. In the meantime, they're trying to teach new things to the guys.
April 16th, 2011 at 1:12 PM
#1086
My stream isn't very good.
My stream isn't very good. Was that TD an great throw, or a lucky arm punt a la Devin's other deep throw?
April 16th, 2011 at 1:17 PM
#1087
Looked like
a lucky throw, it was into double coverage. Stokes just made a really good play on the ball to bail him out somewhat.
April 16th, 2011 at 9:31 PM
#1088
If by good play on the ball
you mean shoving the DB out of the way then I guess I agree with you. Obvious offensive pass interference that wasn't called.
April 16th, 2011 at 1:18 PM
#1089
Arm punt for most part. No
Arm punt for most part. No way he gets away with that in the Big Ten.
April 16th, 2011 at 1:11 PM
#1090
a big game by Jake Ryan
may be a chance to move up the depth chart. If only he could kick.
April 16th, 2011 at 1:12 PM
#1091
posted from iPhone
Is this staff really going to rely on this team running through the tackles to win games? I really would like to see a lot more zone reads and designed carries for denard. Hopefully they're not running him to protect from injury.
April 16th, 2011 at 1:18 PM
#1092
We've run zone read and it's
We've run zone read and it's been stuffed. They will run Denard more if he is the starter. Keep in mind this is a spring practice and they he needs as many reps passing as possible.
April 16th, 2011 at 1:41 PM
#1093
They didn't run the zone read
They didn't run the zone read last year. Either that, or Denard made a lot of poor reads. I think they ran the look a lot, but didn't run the actual read too much.
April 16th, 2011 at 1:13 PM
#1094
posted from iPhone
Watching this game is like driving a Ferrari 15 mph.
April 16th, 2011 at 1:15 PM
#1095
I miss the fast tempo of the
I miss the fast tempo of the spread, but this defense is making me very happy.
April 16th, 2011 at 1:15 PM
#1096
These technical difficulties
These technical difficulties brought to you by All State.
April 16th, 2011 at 1:23 PM
#1097
ahha nice
ahha nice
April 16th, 2011 at 1:19 PM
#1098
What happened to using TEs? I
What happened to using TEs? I see them out there but we haven't been throwing to them at all...
April 16th, 2011 at 1:57 PM
#1099
A long time ago, in a place
A long time ago, in a place far far away, tight ends used to block.
April 16th, 2011 at 1:33 PM
#1100
Observations
QB - Denard still hasn't been able to overcome his tendency to overthrow the open receiver downfield. Devin looked pretty bad to me, his TD to Stokes wasn't the result of a good throw(it was actually pretty bad), but a great play by Stokes.
RB - Cox looked good, but Shaw needs more carries(perhaps injury prevented this), less Smith please
Defense looked better, but I don't know how much better they would've looked if it wasn't for the bad QB play, the secondary was burned a few times but our QBs weren't able to connect.
There is no way that Furman is a sub 4.4 forty, he really couldn't close the gap against Cox. Looks to be in the high 4.5s.
Ryan looked great
For the life of me, please don't put our QBs under center during the regular season, you can see it simply doesn't compliment them very well.
April 16th, 2011 at 1:52 PM
#1101
Technical difficulties aside,
I'm not sure how to feel about the Spring Game. Not sure if the results were due to improvement on defense, or difficulty executing on offense (particularly re: the run). Any other thoughts on this?
April 16th, 2011 at 2:28 PM
#1102
Our new O looks a lot easier to defend.
All the passing yards now have to come honestly. There are no wide open Illinois-game passing lanes because the D has to keep an eye on the entire width of the line of scrimage.
April 16th, 2011 at 2:28 PM
#1103
Yes.
Yes.
April 16th, 2011 at 2:23 PM
#1104
Love the D...
Jake Ryan was nothing short of spectacular. Carvin looks great. The D line stuffed a bunch of runs. Love the tight coverage in the secondary. Thank God for Mattison.
Offense? I don't like it so much. Pace is too slow. I know the goal is ball control but I don't think we're going to be able to run MANBALL with much success given the zone blocking pedigree of our O line. I want to see a ton more spread formations, shotgun, read option and QB designed runs.
April 16th, 2011 at 2:15 PM
#1105
If you figure that the
If you figure that the offense has had about 3 months to learn a whole new offense and the defense has been pumped to show them that they've improved, I'm not surprised by this performance. It will be interesting to see who emerges from the pack at QB because it sounds like Denard might get squeezed out unless Borges pulls his head out of his butt and starts running plays for the reigning B1G OFEENSIVE POY!
April 16th, 2011 at 2:21 PM
#1106
My Take
Several things were going on:
1. They were running plays to see if the kids knew them - not running plays to score.
2. Our offense can't handle a blitz, and we're in trouble because we're going to get blitzed A LOT!!!!!!!! Naked boot legs probably aren't going to work at any point of the season with Denard and Devin...
3. Defense is far better than offense. Why? Well... because we have the equivalent of RR on defense now. That and the OL is undersized for what they're doing.
4. There was a near miss on a 40 yarder......? Finally. Someone who can kick it 40 yards.
5. We need to get much better at passing.
Offense:
QBs: We have 4 of them. Holy crap.
RBs: Mike Cox should have been elected Governor. Michael Shaw should be elected Badass-and-Chief. Vince Smith... he used to be my favorite... now he's got issues, nice catch though.
OL: NICE TRAP BLOCKING! but you forgot how to zone block. Also, snap the damn football TO the QB.
WR: Catch ball; will score. Drop ball; we'll cry.
Defense:
DL: Hello! Welcome to Michigan. We've been expecting you.
LB: Ta.. Ta.. Twins? I can't believe you both came.
DBs: HOW DO YOU ALLOW A 30 YARD COMPLETION WHEN THERE ARE TWO OF YOU AND ONE OF THEM!? Oh, also I'm glad you learned how to cover.
April 16th, 2011 at 2:42 PM
#1107
I should add, it's much
I should add, it's much easier to teach a player how to blitz (especially when they already knew how to) than it is to teach them multiple new pass blocking schemes and techniques.
April 16th, 2011 at 2:41 PM
#1108
That Spring Game undewhelmed even my low expectations.
The best part was the interviews after the game.
I feel empty now. I'm faced with a roaring silence for 5 months.
Too bad there's not a Summer Game.
April 16th, 2011 at 7:29 PM
#1109
what profit a man
if he's "all in" and Michigan still sucks? We may find out.
April 16th, 2011 at 9:06 PM
#1110
BLUE WINS IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
BLUE WINS IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I was considering rushing the field.
April 16th, 2011 at 8:29 PM
#1111
I realize the offense was underwhelming,
but I hope everyone can have a beer and chill the fuck out.
1) You CAN'T possibly believe our D won't be improved under Mattison. Seeing signs of that already.
2) The offense has had what, twenty practices? Offense takes longer than D to learn new schemes, etc. I doubt if we saw more than half of it, run by guys still learning, (hesitating, overthinking etc.).
3) Two of our top OL were out. One of the major problems on offense was blocking and protection. Plus they're still learning the damn plays too.
4) QB play was indeed spotty, but WTF, see #2 about overthinking instead of going on autopilot.
5) Don't forget that our D has seen the plays in practice and has an advantage, especially when to O is probably working with a limited playbook at this point.
Relax...it is year one. Recruiting is looking up, we will have Woolfolk back, kicking CAN'T get any worse and Wile will be in camp. Defense is going to improve, and we have talent on Offense. They are going to look better in the fall.
