October 9th, 2018 at 3:20 PM ^
Their running game concerns me a bit, that being said I think we can sell out on the run as I don't believe Hornibrook can beat us with his arm.
October 9th, 2018 at 3:27 PM ^
I don't think there's a need to sellout. I think the standard press man will work fine, leaving the safeties to fend for themselves in determining run/pass on a per play basis - as always. Last year it took UW the whole game to take control score wise, and that was against a Michigan offense that was putrid. As good as their offense may be, I don't think it will move the ball, possess the clock, or make enough first downs to outpace what Harbaugh's offense will do to their average defense.
It won't be an easy win, but I think it will be comfortable enough. Way more athletes on Michigan's side of the ball...
And predictions suck.
October 9th, 2018 at 3:30 PM ^
Fair enough, but that RB of theirs is no joke. I wouldn't be surprised if we adjust our defensive gameplan to stop him.
October 9th, 2018 at 3:41 PM ^
Except that's what he did last year
October 9th, 2018 at 3:47 PM ^
9-19 for 143 1 TD and 1 INT is not lighting it up
http://www.espn.com/college-football/matchup?gameId=400935416
October 9th, 2018 at 3:53 PM ^
It was enough on one key drive.
October 9th, 2018 at 4:00 PM ^
I am only saying he will not be the reason we lose this game, it will be because of their ground game if anything.
October 9th, 2018 at 4:09 PM ^
This is the exact opposite of reality. We'll stop the run and if the qb is good enough that's the only way they'll beat us.
October 9th, 2018 at 8:50 PM ^
The key drive had huge assist on a phantom pass interference call call on 3rd and nine that would had us taking a punt at midfield.
I think we had the lead.
October 9th, 2018 at 4:25 PM ^
Good lord our rushing numbers were horrible in this game.
I fully expect us to be able to run the ball with more consistency. Should help keep our D-line fresh as Taylor is a beast and that O-line is no joke.
October 9th, 2018 at 5:25 PM ^
They sold out to stop the run and dared peters/o'korn to beat them through the air. They couldn't
October 9th, 2018 at 4:40 PM ^
He did last year.
October 9th, 2018 at 6:25 PM ^
No, he didn't.
October 9th, 2018 at 6:05 PM ^
I'm going to believe in what ever Don Brown sets out as his gameplan
October 9th, 2018 at 3:21 PM ^
The link will let me pay for a subscription, but won't show me any data. How about you also tell us where Michigan's OL ranks, along with PSU's OL?
October 9th, 2018 at 3:27 PM ^
Scroll down.
October 9th, 2018 at 3:44 PM ^
Internet 101... Thanks!
October 10th, 2018 at 2:07 PM ^
Woah! Life hack!
October 9th, 2018 at 3:36 PM ^
The outcome of the game depends on how our D line holds up to their O line. But the biggest thing I'm looking for is if the team can string together back-to-back good efforts. So far they've had a down, up, down, up tendancy. If that follows they are due for a down performance. But I think they break that trend this Saturday night.
That will play a big part in gaining momentum moving forward.
October 9th, 2018 at 3:46 PM ^
And we are down several tackles at the wrong time. I think Taylor busts at least one big play.
October 9th, 2018 at 4:12 PM ^
Yeah...this is the wrong team to go up against when your interior Dline depth is depleted. Their game plan is going to be simple and straightforward....can UM find enough healthy bodies to stop them?
October 9th, 2018 at 3:53 PM ^
Wait. Didn't Valenti say Wisconsin "sucks?"
October 9th, 2018 at 3:53 PM ^
Serious off topic question - Does Wisconsin, its players, fans or alumni every refer to themselves as "Wisco" or "Wiscy"? I see both in the current Diary/Message board area and both seem, well, really dumb. Aren't they just UW if you don't want to spell it out? Do people refer to our program as "Michy" elsewhere? WHO DETERMINES THESE THINGS I ASK.
October 9th, 2018 at 4:01 PM ^
I kinda hate when people call us big blue. They did that during the ncaa tourney last year
October 9th, 2018 at 5:25 PM ^
I've seen more than one Kentucky fan get riled up over this.
October 9th, 2018 at 5:47 PM ^
"Wisky" and "Sparty" really bugs me, but "Big Blue" is inexcusable. I'm still not comfortable with calling Michigan Stadium "The Big House" but I realize I'm in the minority on that one.
October 9th, 2018 at 7:47 PM ^
Whoa, Nelly! If it's good enough for Keith Jackson, it's good enough for me. :)
October 9th, 2018 at 4:20 PM ^
Most common is The Badgers, UW (or U-dub), Wisconsin or maybe just I went to Madison (to differentiate from other UW schools) ... "Wiscy" is used but not often, I've personally never heard any Badger fans say Wisco.
- From my personal experience as a ex-resident of Milwaukee and having been up to Madison a few times
October 9th, 2018 at 4:39 PM ^
I believe Udub, is more common for Univ Washington. Wisconsin fans say Badgers and Wisky.
October 9th, 2018 at 4:36 PM ^
They've been "Wiscy" for years. Because opposing fans call them that and they don't themselves doesn't negate it being a thing. Deal wit it. Same thing with Cincy (Cincinnati, for the lay person).
October 9th, 2018 at 5:26 PM ^
So by that logic, do we now accept being incorrectly called "Big Blue"? As in, people say it so it is a thing even though it is wrong?
October 9th, 2018 at 5:12 PM ^
I'm pretty sure they call themselves "Wiscansin".
...at least that's a thing I've seen before in a place somewhere.
October 9th, 2018 at 5:18 PM ^
It's "Sconnie". No alum or fan refers to themselves as Wisco, or Wiscy. I'm a Madison native. You're welcome.
October 9th, 2018 at 6:46 PM ^
I live in Madison - they are referred to most commonly as the "Badgers"
"Are you going to the Badger's game?" etc...
October 9th, 2018 at 7:36 PM ^
I was on the sailing team at Michigan and we always referred to them as Wisco. Their team burgee says "Wisco" so it's semi-official, at least in the sailing community. I don't think it extends much beyond that, but I will always say Wisco.
October 9th, 2018 at 10:15 PM ^
Burgee? Isn't that a seed company? Or a stew from Kentucky?
I kid.
October 9th, 2018 at 11:42 PM ^
No one in Wisconsin or who attended Wisconsin ever refers to themselves that way. Just like no one in Chicago says “chi-town”
October 10th, 2018 at 2:51 AM ^
Heh...this is true, BTW...I've lived in Chicagoland for a long long time but I am from Michigan and it is probably where I picked it up
October 10th, 2018 at 12:55 AM ^
Wisky or Bucky...or Becky if you’re a Hawks and/or Minny fan.
Hope that clears it up.
October 10th, 2018 at 2:32 AM ^
"Madison" alone is what's most often used to describe the university (parents, brother, cousins, aunts/uncles are alums and I'm born in Milwaukee).
For sports teams, "Badgers" more often than "Wisconsin".
Literally NOBODY says "Wiscy". Not a soul. (Just like Californians do not say "Cali")
Wisconsinites do say "Wisco", but not in relation to the University/Team, more so just the state generally.
In Wisconsin, all of the state schools are "University of Wisconsin- [BLANK]" so it's a lot more common to just refer to the city (whereas it's unnatural to us to say "I go to Ann Arbor"). (Whitewater, Oshkosh, Milwaukee, Madison, etc. is how students distinguish among their high school friends).
In Michigan it's very different as we have State, Grand Valley and directional schools without one root for everyone. Michigan does have two other small campuses in Flint and Dearborn obviously, but the size is much, much smaller so those are afterthought schools relative to Madison's neighbors in WI.
October 9th, 2018 at 4:11 PM ^
They key to beating Wisconsin is to get up on them early. They're a team that does not come back from deficits easily.
October 9th, 2018 at 4:24 PM ^
Gotta come out swinging on offense. Let Patterson rip. We need to get up on them and make them come back against our defense on the road at night. That puts them in a tough spot.
October 9th, 2018 at 4:15 PM ^
The same website also has grades for Big Ten QBs. I was surprised to see Hornibrook come in at number one, followed by McSorely, Haskins, and Patterson.
https://www.profootballfocus.com/news/college-breaking-down-the-big-ten-quarterbacks-after-week-6
October 9th, 2018 at 4:37 PM ^
Excellent post. This link should be taped/highlighted/stickied. Notice Haskin throwing short passes that go for YAC to pad stats. Shea is the best QB throwing bombs on PA passes per PFF. Again, Haskin's is a good QB and a very dangerous weapon in the OSU systen; still this is an OSU system QB and I haven't seen him make many prostyle throws. I suppose he could be like Patt Mahomes and blow up in NFL. I highly doubt it.
October 9th, 2018 at 5:13 PM ^
Yeah you should probably watch his highlight against Indiana this past weekend. He's good
October 9th, 2018 at 5:28 PM ^
This mgoczar moron will never do that because it will destroy his narrative that all Haskins does is throw screen passes.
October 9th, 2018 at 7:19 PM ^
PFF agrees with me. Go read that article if you have that capacity. OSU troll so may lack basic skills in reading comprehension.
October 9th, 2018 at 10:01 PM ^
Stats and facts agree with me
Haskins: 142/198 for 1919 yards, 25 TDs, 4 INTs, 72% completion rate, 9.7 yards per throw, 87.1 QBR
Shea: 95/138 for 1187 yards, 10 TDs, 3 INTs, 68% completion rate, 8.6 yards per throw, 78.2 QBR
Its not even a debate troll lol
October 9th, 2018 at 10:09 PM ^
Also, PFF agrees with me also. PFF has Haskins at 83.9 and Shea at 83.5, so once again: Haskins>Shea. Troll