Things you want to see from Football 2011
What are some things you most want to see from the 2011 football season?
First and foremost, I'm hoping Coach Hoke does a lot of pointing while on the sidelines as soon as possible. The pictures we have of him;
From the old days:
From SDSU:
And in a shirt and tie at the press conference:
are just not cutting it. We need some pictures of him in sideline gear pointing at Denard going "No, you da man!"
March 21st, 2011 at 10:55 PM ^
With the hiring of Mattison, I'm expecting a giant leap forward on D. I'm expecting the offense to score less points than last year, but turn the ball over less.
With that in mind, here's what I want to see:
9 wins
Beat the SHIT out of Little Bro
And either a 10th win, beating OSU, or winning the B10 West.
I know everybody is really excited for basketball next season. But I believe Hoke when he expects to win the B10. I'm really excited to take the country by storm this autumn, and watch this senior class work their tails off for a title.
Go Blue.
March 21st, 2011 at 11:10 PM ^
gives up less than 17 ppg.
An offense that converts 3rd and anything with punishing RBs and WRs that CANNOT be caught from behind.
Special teams that put the fear of god into opposing coaches.
AND...
4 to 1 positive TO ratio.
And one other thing......No scarlet/red/or gray in the BIg House in November.
March 21st, 2011 at 11:14 PM ^
A B10 championship ring posing in front of the Heisman trophy.
March 21st, 2011 at 11:35 PM ^
I'm pumped for preseason hype videos. Those really get me going around the middle of August. Can't wait to see all the sweet highlights from 2010 Denard.
March 21st, 2011 at 11:41 PM ^
Even though we were guilty of playing poorly on defense through portions of seasons over the past 7,8 years, we usually got our poop in a group somewhere along the line and tightened up a bit around bowl season.
Our youngsters will be more experienced and should have good leadership from the DL and Woolfook and Novak in the secondary. Would like to see Cam make a big leap this coming year and I look for Furman - almost all due to DR like athleticisim - make significant impact on the D also. Think these two, along with yet another Robinson and Demens could help our all too long poor lbing play.
Want a semblance of unity among the fan base again also & would enjoy reading posts similar in spirit to those written about our round ball team, post Jan 15. Would be a significant sign that things are headed in right direction.
Novak in the secondary sounds like a bad idea... I know that the kids got a fastball to go along with his gritty basketball play but I'm pretty sure he isn't walking on to be a 6'4 DB w/ Woolfolk on the 2011 football team.
check your sheets.
March 21st, 2011 at 11:45 PM ^
1. Troy Woolfolk healthy all season.
2. Campbell/Washington/Talbott/Ash taking care of business at 3-tech, so we can play Van Bergen at strongside DE.
3. Denard Robinson healthy all season.
4. At least one tailback becomes a legitimate threat.
5. Competition at the other CB spot, both safety spots, WLB, and SLB produces viable starters at every position. (Kovacs is already viable against the run, but isn't so good in deep zones.)
6. David Molk healthy all season.
7. At least one viable kicker.
March 21st, 2011 at 11:48 PM ^
From the other team, for a change, would be nice.
March 21st, 2011 at 11:52 PM ^
Clinched in the title game by a big-time defensive play.
March 21st, 2011 at 11:53 PM ^
1. 9-4 with wins over sparty and a decent bowl opponent
2. a competitive game in columbus
3. no off the field drama
4. serious sanctions against tO$U
5. a federal indictment against d-bagtonio and his thug crew
I will give you one million MGoPoints if #2 happens. There will definitely not be a competitive game in Columbus (however, I hope ther is one in AA on November 26).
March 22nd, 2011 at 12:14 AM ^
Sound tackling with at least two players who make BIG TIME hits/plays
takin one to the house
A UFR after the Ohio State game.
Well,
- 3rd down stops on defense. Seems we never had a problem getting to third down, but it seems we let the opponent convert around 70% of the time (usually for big yards).
- Make field goals
stop.
As much as we all want defensive improvement, I really look forward to hopefully not have to SCREAM at my television that its 3rd and ROD 25 times a game.
March 22nd, 2011 at 11:19 AM ^
Defense, defense, defense and some more defense.
No more giving up 40 points a game.
March 22nd, 2011 at 11:23 AM ^
Duh winning.
March 22nd, 2011 at 11:48 AM ^
A Return to Glory!
March 22nd, 2011 at 12:03 PM ^
This comment is wrong on so many levels. Negged on principle.
March 22nd, 2011 at 12:04 PM ^
Anyways, what are you doing later today?
March 22nd, 2011 at 12:15 PM ^
Return of the live wolverine mascot!!!
1. Anything resembling a Michigan quality defense
2. Shoelace not getting hit on every offensive play
3. Big Will Campbell to show why he was so highly rated in high school
4. Just to reiterate, SOMEBODY PLAY DEFENSE!