There Are....
There are.....Donovan Edwards days until we play in the CFP. Or if you prefer, there are...Makari Paige days until the game. Either way, the number is 7 and since Christmas is tomorrow you all had better asked Santa for a CFP Championship, even those of you (us?) on the 'Naughty' list.
Edwards has made his way onto the field by finding time when we are already playing 2 of the best backs to ever wear the maize and blue, Haskins and Corum. Edwards is on the field because he is a phenomenal talent in his own right as evidenced by his breakout game of 170 receiving yards vs. Maryland. And who will ever forget the single greatest half-back pass in the history of the world? Up 7-0 in the first quarter, Edwards takes the pitch to the right, pulls up and throws a 50+ yd bullet perfectly in stride for a 75 yd TD pass. Do you know who can boast of a QB rating of 'Infinity'? Edwards can.
https://twitter.com/i/status/1467310889162493964
Meanwhile Makari Paige has quietly been a contributor this year both at safety and on special teams. Like Edwards, he is a highly rated recruit out of West Bloomfield and we look forward to his growing time and impact on the field.
7 is the number. The number is 7. We have two great 7's on the roster and Lord willing, we'll get to see them play in 7 days.
I hope none of you are working today and that you are all spending time with family and friends, getting some rest, and celebrating an important holiday. It is Christmas Eve, enjoy.
XM
December 24th, 2021 at 6:47 AM ^
Outstanding - it’s about to get real. Still feels like a dream that we are in the CFP. I hope everyone has a wonderful Christmas Eve.
December 24th, 2021 at 7:56 AM ^
Approaching, playing near ones potential is an incredibly glorious thing...even life-changing.
December 24th, 2021 at 8:23 AM ^
Still waiting for you to post pics of all the Christmas treats you made with the grandkids. Sounded like you all were at maximum potential.
December 24th, 2021 at 8:20 AM ^
Agree. And most on this blog thought 2022 would be the best shot. Wonder what that portends for college football?
December 24th, 2021 at 6:57 AM ^
Nice job XM, I'm here unable to sleep, listening to my ipod and reading the blog.
Rick Leach will always be my favorite #7, almost beat a juggernaut osu as a freshman in '75 and then beat them 3 times in a row, twice in toilet (ahem, cooler) town. My favorite being the 22-0 beatdown in '76.
But you're right about the 2 current #7's, they are looking good.
Also, Drew Henson would have been up there had he not allowed himself to be duped by an osu jackass fan in good old George Steinbrenner.
Merry Christmas everyone!
December 24th, 2021 at 7:17 AM ^
you are up early SDM, 0400 hrs your time. heavy rain out your way tonight/today, but santa has IFR clearance and rudolph can guide his sleigh through the worst of weather so you should be good to go.
December 24th, 2021 at 7:25 AM ^
Yes, up early, restless and trying to fall back to sleep. It has been raining heavily here with a lot more to come, we can always use the rain.
Gotta big day today, we do the family thing on the eve, looking forward to it.
Have a great Christmas XM!
December 24th, 2021 at 7:52 AM ^
Have a great Christmas, right back at you. Enjoy the day as best as you can, sometimes making things too big can diminish them.
sitting in a deer blind with one of the sons. Everyone wants venison back strap for Christmas dinner, so it’s crunch time to get another deer.
December 24th, 2021 at 12:16 PM ^
Thanks for the countdown XM!
Good luck and shoot straight!!!
December 24th, 2021 at 8:07 AM ^
Really glad you picked up this ball, XM.
Merry Christmas to all in the MGoBlog community.
December 24th, 2021 at 9:16 AM ^
7 more days until the boys * snag * a huge win. This kid is fun to watch !
December 24th, 2021 at 9:56 AM ^
The way he is so casually hauled that in, like one of us would have a key ring around our finger and put the keys in our pocket. Never broke stride, it’s no big deal, clutch game, just amazing
December 24th, 2021 at 10:17 AM ^
It was nothing short of incredible!
The key ring around my finger to pocket will never be the same it's going to be followed by juke around a few grocery shoppers and a stiff arm to the door greeter. I may finally get banned from grocery shopping with the wife.. Win , win !
December 24th, 2021 at 10:33 AM ^
touchdown....pio-neer!!!
December 24th, 2021 at 9:17 AM ^
A great thing to wake up to! Thanks, XM!
And, in other Christmas news - here's JWST rolling out to the launch pad in Kourou, Guyana. Launch is scheduled for 7:20AM EST. So tomorrow morning is Christmas Day, JWST launch, and game week officially begins.
I really don't know how Saturday could be any better!
December 24th, 2021 at 9:19 AM ^
Damn this boy is going to be SPECIAL! Yet he's the #3 back on the team right now b/c we are stacked. What a luxury.
December 24th, 2021 at 9:22 AM ^
2 x 7's - 2 x impact freshman= 2 x a bright future.
December 24th, 2021 at 9:38 AM ^
Thanks XM. Seeing bowl games played makes me super hopeful that the CFP games will go on without a hitch. But not without a Hutch!
Hawaii bailed on theirs at the last minute but that’s basically Eastern SE Asia so they have a different mindset.
Seven is also the number of points we’ll get each time we enter the red zone. Although I wouldn’t object to Jake Moody hitting a fame winner either!
Go Blue!
December 24th, 2021 at 1:25 PM ^
Can’t come soon enough!!
December 24th, 2021 at 2:43 PM ^
^^^^^^^^ That's what she said!
December 24th, 2021 at 1:48 PM ^
Didn't know XM was back! Daughter (4) came down with Covid thanks to a teacher at school. Wife just tested positive this morning. Long holiday season ahead! Hope the best for all!
Asked for a CFP championship and was told I would shoot my eye out, then he kicked me down the slide. Sounds to me like we end up with one in the end