Too early prediction for next year

Submitted by massblue on

Here is the schedule and predictions

Aug. 30 APPALACHIAN STATE  (W)
Sept. 6 at Notre Dame  (L) Their QB is back
Sept. 13 MIAMI (Ohio)   (W)
Sept. 20 UTAH  (W)
Sept. 27 MINNESOTA* (W)
Oct. 4 at Rutgers*  (Toss Up) Hoke has not shown it can win on the road
Oct. 11 PENN STATE*  (Toss Up) Assuming O'Brien is back
Oct. 18 Bye
Oct. 25 at Michigan State* (L)
Nov. 1 INDIANA* (HC) (W)
Nov. 8 at Northwestern*  (W) Lose QB and key players
Nov. 15 Bye
Nov. 22 MARYLAND* (W) 
Nov. 29 at Ohio State* (L)
Dec. 6 Big Ten Championship Game

7 W

3  L

2 Toss Ups

 

With some good breaks we could be 9-3 and with some bad breaks we could be 7-5 again

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westwardwolverine

December 29th, 2013 at 11:37 PM ^

Again, its apparent from your tone that you believe Michigan and MSU to be the same level of football program, thus your endless downplaying of Dantonio's success, while consistently trying to bring up his failures...as if he's the coach at Michigan. 

A program like MSU should see more fluctuation as they shouldn't be able to reload like Michigan or Ohio State. He's succeeding at the highest possible level for where he is. You're holding him to the Michigan standard while at the same time holding Hoke to a standard reserved for MSU. 

 

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MGoStrength

December 29th, 2013 at 7:40 PM ^

I think they have had some significant loses before, but I've always thought this class of seniors in the middle of that defense was the core.  I think Bullough will be hard to replace especially, but add Lewis, Alan, Dennard, and three offensive lineman to that and I think they will have a down year. 

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klctlc

December 29th, 2013 at 8:07 PM ^

One other point, I have not seen mentioned.  The impact of Hokes recruiting the last 3 years in Michigan and Ohio.  MSU ate Rich Rod's lunch because of spread vs power ( not on defense, I know, but even so, Hoke has owned Michigan for the last two years)  There is no way this is not gonna hurt Sparty's ability to reload.  Yes MSU is the better program over the past 5 years, but lets see the impact of 3 years of Hoke recruiting the same type of offense and defense.

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michfan6060returns

December 29th, 2013 at 6:50 PM ^

APP St.- They suck so should be an easy W

ND- With Golson back the domers should be pretty good,combine that with our horrible play on the road L

Miami- Should be an easy W

Utah- I'll say we get the W, but I'm not that confident.

Minny- W

Rutgers- I'll say a W just because it's Rutgers and we aren't going to lose to Rutgers, right?

PSU- I say we get a W if O'brien leaves, but a L if he comes back. I think he's gone.

MSU- L probably isn't going to be pretty in East Lansing

Indiana- We get a W in another shootout.

Northwestern- Hey a road W

Maryland- I say we win, but we also get to watch Diggs score a couple TDs and we will all wonder what could have been.

OSU- L

So I guess I'm predicting an underwhelming 9-3 as long as O'Brien leaves.

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ThadMattasagoblin

December 29th, 2013 at 6:54 PM ^

Not a bad schedule. We should go at least 9-3. Our biggest question marks are OL, DL, and safety. I'm not going to fall into the omg we have no shot we will lose every game by 50 theme.

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MgoRayO3313

December 29th, 2013 at 7:02 PM ^

Outside of the three biggest rivals all being on the road it does in deed seem like a fairly reasonable as far as potential victories. If we can't win on the road against teams like Rutgers then we are in more trouble then I thought. As bad as a loss at a place like Iowa seems at least they have atmosphere and tradition. They know every time they play michigan they will give it their all and then some.

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Real Tackles Wear 77

December 29th, 2013 at 7:34 PM ^

Rather be delusional than a glass-half-empty sad sack who has already forfeited our 2014 schedule. Changes happen in sports, teams get better/worse than they shouldn't etc...none of us know how things will break out but I know this team has talent and they're gonna be led by Gardner and Ryan. I like our chances

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Doc Brown

December 29th, 2013 at 9:50 PM ^

Exactly. I love all of the sooth sayers on the board now. It is like all of them can tell the future. How many of you predicted jake Ryan's ACL tear? That's what I thought. There are literally thousands of variables that will affect next season's record. Sit back and enjoy the ride cause none of you can control what will happen.

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Erik_in_Dayton

December 29th, 2013 at 7:08 PM ^

Michigan is going to go 16-0. DG will win the Heisman, and so will Funchess. All of Michigan's starters will be first-team All-Americans, and half if the backups will be too. After winning the national championship, Michigan will win the Super Bowl. In 2016, Brady Hoke will be elected president...Am I a good fan now?

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Don

December 29th, 2013 at 7:32 PM ^

It's as reliable as the rising sun:

the "UM football predictions as an indicator of your manhood and virility" meme, brought to you by Professor X and all the other true University of Michigan fans who never, ever predict a loss because doing so means you have sand in your vagina.

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mGrowOld

December 29th, 2013 at 9:06 PM ^

Don: What's ironic is that for all Professor X's Chuck Norris-like board mantra when it comes to picking next year's win/loss record it would seem in real life he doesnt much like the possibility of confrontations.  So I guess the "sack-up" stuff only applies to the internet.

http://mgoblog.com/mgoboard/michigan-fans-going-el#comment-2238258

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AMazinBlue

December 29th, 2013 at 7:00 PM ^

to the staff (which is most likely) and the results of player development remain the same, and Hoke's road record and record against ranked teams remains the same, a 7-5 seaosn is about right.

ND, MSU and OSU will be ranked and heck MInnesota might be ranked by then.  Based on the horrible preparation and execution this season, I don't see any guaranteed wins except maybe App State and possibly Miami.  All the rivals on the road, plus no top Olinemen returning and no pass rush...I'm scared.

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bronxblue

December 29th, 2013 at 8:47 PM ^

It has been good for the past couple of years.  4 years ago it was average.  I do think they'll be good next year, but let's say they are only a really good defense (top 20) instead of elite?  That's a huge difference.  They basically play like UM's defense in 2011, and that game changes complexion immensely.  Not saying it is a given, but people are really ignoring the fact that 1/2 of those defenders on the field against Stanford won't be on that same field next year.

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