January 3rd, 2012 at 9:16 PM ^
January 3rd, 2012 at 9:17 PM ^
Let's get into a rhythm on O and do this. Keep it simple.
January 3rd, 2012 at 9:17 PM ^
One TD and these Hookies will be hanging their heads.
January 3rd, 2012 at 9:17 PM ^
Come On ESPN!
All right, they have shredded the D and we're only down 6-0. If the offense gets something going all will be fine. Let's take a deep breath and hope Denard has his contacts in the right eyes.
January 3rd, 2012 at 9:17 PM ^
Why does that ad start out with "Detroit isn't what it used to be"? That has nothing to do with the rest of the ad.
January 3rd, 2012 at 9:17 PM ^
Denard needs to show up right now, end this shit and lead the offense to the end zone!! And give Fitz the ball some more!!!
January 3rd, 2012 at 9:17 PM ^
Quick passes. Just like VT is doing. Can't run horizontally against a stacked box.
January 3rd, 2012 at 9:17 PM ^
Michigan has not had many great first quarters this year. We dominate the 2nd quarter. Hopefulyl this trend continues.
January 3rd, 2012 at 9:17 PM ^
It's 6-0, but I think people are freaking out more than we've looked suspect in stopping the pass. We've allowed three 3rd and longs in the first QUARTER when I bet we haven't allowed that in entire games. And our offense has done nothing.
It's not the score that has people worried. JMO.
January 3rd, 2012 at 9:24 PM ^
Yes I agree. I do feel like our team play swings big with momentum. If we can get a Mo play, it would change the game quickly.
January 3rd, 2012 at 9:18 PM ^
See that Nissan airplane commercial one more time...
January 3rd, 2012 at 9:19 PM ^
With two nice looking kicks from their 3rd string kicker, I think I'd like to have their 4th string kicker kicking for us!
Edit: Except his kick-offs haven't been that good.
January 3rd, 2012 at 9:19 PM ^
Yay, more oregon plays...
January 3rd, 2012 at 9:19 PM ^
AL BORGES SPREAD OFFENSE INNOVATOR
January 3rd, 2012 at 9:20 PM ^
I've seen this before. You prepare for a team by analyzing tapes of their play. . . and when the bowl game starts, a completely different team shows up. You don't want to overhaul your scheme during the regular season, but a month gives a team a lot of time to prepare a few new looks.
Michigan's secondary has always been suspect and was exposed by OSU. Their run defense is solid whereas VT had to know their interior line was suspect. Logan Thomas has an accurate arm. Logical solution if you're VT? Open up firing. I don't know if Mattison was caught flat-footed, but even with a nickel package if they gambled that VT would first try to pound the ball on the ground it makes a lot of pre-game prep for naught. That would also explain VT's mistakes; they might've drilled new plays in practice but it's a totally different speed in a game against a quality opponent.
This is speculation at this point. I haven't watched any VT at all and athleticism is also such a huge factor and I'm not keen enough to tell if a quickness disparity is due to mismatch or hesitation.
January 3rd, 2012 at 9:20 PM ^
Geez
January 3rd, 2012 at 9:20 PM ^
I'm not surprised Vatech is giving UM's problems.
January 3rd, 2012 at 9:20 PM ^
Another slant throw, another first down. This time to Koger.
January 3rd, 2012 at 9:20 PM ^
Short, sweet, and simple, that needs to be our motto on offense
January 3rd, 2012 at 9:21 PM ^
David Molkd doesnt do that normally. Foot is still an issue.
January 3rd, 2012 at 9:21 PM ^
kind of speed all season.
January 3rd, 2012 at 9:21 PM ^
If you roll out, the blockers have to go with the same thing, no?
January 3rd, 2012 at 9:21 PM ^
Our O-Line is playing like pussies
January 3rd, 2012 at 9:21 PM ^
There was a TD right there
January 3rd, 2012 at 9:22 PM ^
Nice throw DROB
January 3rd, 2012 at 9:23 PM ^
*staph
January 3rd, 2012 at 9:22 PM ^
Punt time.
January 3rd, 2012 at 9:23 PM ^
and a 6-3 QB who can stand in the pocket and take some pressure.
January 3rd, 2012 at 9:23 PM ^
We need you to bring it up a couple notches...that's two plays that we could've had touchdowns...or got it down in close and two tough, but bad passes.
January 3rd, 2012 at 9:23 PM ^
This offense seems very, very, feeble. Seriously. I think Borges has done a great job all year, but the hell is he thinking right now?
January 3rd, 2012 at 9:23 PM ^
denard can't pass. stick to the running game.
January 3rd, 2012 at 9:25 PM ^
^^stupid comment of the night^^
January 3rd, 2012 at 9:23 PM ^
Bench now please?
January 3rd, 2012 at 9:23 PM ^
Our punter is awful! That is all.
January 3rd, 2012 at 9:23 PM ^
Im done with Hagerup. He is awful. Has anyone seen a good punt from him this year?
January 3rd, 2012 at 9:23 PM ^
Surprising, really. Maybe he should have missed this game.
January 3rd, 2012 at 9:23 PM ^
are getting killed. Penetration at will by them, no pressure on their qb. We're stopping their running but wow, Dernard has guys in his face every play, swarming into our backfield.
No rhythm at all so far.
January 3rd, 2012 at 9:23 PM ^
He has no length on his punts
January 3rd, 2012 at 9:25 PM ^
I don't understand why Wile isn't the punter.
January 3rd, 2012 at 9:23 PM ^
January 3rd, 2012 at 9:31 PM ^
Employment alienation. Me too.
January 3rd, 2012 at 9:24 PM ^
Maybe a little late (was unsuccessfully putting my 2 year old to sleep), but did Molk get hurt when he hit the camera they put in front of him during warm-ups?
January 3rd, 2012 at 9:24 PM ^
Bring out the Nebraska Denard.
January 3rd, 2012 at 9:24 PM ^
looking awesome. Trying to knock pigeons out of the Superdome.
January 3rd, 2012 at 9:24 PM ^
WTF Borges?! Even I can see that Molk can't move laterally! Stop moving the pocket and making him run...the LBs are flying right past him.
When he's able to just snap and pass protect in the middle, he's fine. When he has to run, he's gotten burned twice!
January 3rd, 2012 at 9:43 PM ^
hes an idiot, we all know this.
January 3rd, 2012 at 9:24 PM ^
will "slow down" for our guys. The nerves have to be settling down by now. This is just last year, the defense is on the field the whole game and the offense can't do shit.
January 3rd, 2012 at 9:25 PM ^
I'm not sure why people are so down on Borges. I liked those last two playcalls a lot. Denard's just got to make those throws.
January 3rd, 2012 at 9:25 PM ^
Is it just me or are we doing the exact opposite of what we should be doing?! Fitz had a long run his first attempt. Where'd he go?!
<br>
<br>Do get to cute Borges...your ass is expendable.
January 3rd, 2012 at 9:25 PM ^
Two good play calls, just lacked the execution