In case you missed the tweet this morning, I wrote a rant on mgoangst. My boredom will probably lead to more spring game every snap videos shortly.
...talks about how UConn hasn't been in contact and how they're out. (HT: UMHoops)
Video: OSU and ND Spring Game Highlights
April 21st, 2012 at 8:57 PM
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Video: OSU and ND Spring Game Highlights
April 21st, 2012 at 9:16 PM | 
Ohio's D looks terrible. Out
Ohio's D looks terrible. Out
April 21st, 2012 at 9:18 PM |
Looks like the middle of the
Looks like the middle of the
Looks like the middle of the field is wide open. This won't be the same team we see in November, though. It is a good sign for us though. They definitely don't look like a team that is going to end up in a bowl...
Hail.
April 21st, 2012 at 9:56 PM |
Middle of the D
Middle of the D
Our starting MLB, SDE, DT all didn't play.
April 21st, 2012 at 9:59 PM |
I rescind my statement then.
I rescind my statement then.
I rescind my statement then. With stronger play from that front seven, I can definitely see you getting to a bowl game this year.
Hail.
April 21st, 2012 at 10:08 PM |
The news must not have gotten
The news must not have gotten
The news must not have gotten up to Denver... Who's gonna be the one to tell him?
"Michigan Defense" is dominating everything, in every aspect of life. That's a rough definition.
-Craig Roh 10/29/2011
April 21st, 2012 at 10:17 PM |
Either my sarcasm emitter of
Either my sarcasm emitter of
Either my sarcasm emitter or your sarcasm detector is broken. I just hate ending my posts with some dumb internet lingo like /s.
#NoMoreForwardSlashes
Hail.
April 21st, 2012 at 10:53 PM |
I'm with you on eliminating
I'm with you on eliminating
I'm with you on eliminating the /s. I was referencing the fact that DenverBuck posted twice trying to defend the defense while ignoring the bowl statement. Sorry to have made you question your sarcasm machine. I enjoyed it.
"Michigan Defense" is dominating everything, in every aspect of life. That's a rough definition.
-Craig Roh 10/29/2011
April 22nd, 2012 at 2:40 AM |
With you
With you
I agree about eliminating the /s. I never use it anyway. If people are really so oblivious that they can't understand sarcasm, the "worst" that can happen is "minus one mgopoint" under the current system.
Mgoblog prides itself on being the most intelligent commuity in the sports blog-o-verse. Is it really necessary to explain sarcasm to such an intelligent group?
April 22nd, 2012 at 9:03 AM |
I'm jumping on this
I'm jumping on this
I'm jumping on this bandwagon, although I feel like the writer can shoulder some of the blame as well. If the writing doesn't convey the sarcasm, fail. Regardless of the blame, that /s thing is annoying.
There's a time and a place for spontaneity.
April 21st, 2012 at 9:59 PM |
Also
Also
Also, the first team D was divided between the teams. Any OSU fan will tell you that we aren't at all worried about our D this year.
April 21st, 2012 at 10:37 PM |
You could run the table at
You could run the table at
You could run the table at 11-0 this year, but it seems rather unlikely you'll get that 12th victory.
April 21st, 2012 at 11:55 PM |
Oh snap...
Oh snap...
Oh snap...
April 21st, 2012 at 11:03 PM |
No one
No one
is worried about a defense that gave up 26 points to Purdue and 40 to us? I think expectations are a little high in year one. Let's see if you can make a bowl game before you (ohio fans in general) start claiming that you'll win multiple NCs in the next 5 years.
"This is an elite job, and will continue to be an elite job. This is Michigan ferodsakes!"
April 21st, 2012 at 11:45 PM |
Is that an Ohio thing or a Meyer thing?
Is that an Ohio thing or a Meyer thing?
Just a few days ago I was wondering why I didn't know of any teams that did that. It's a cooler concept, IMO.
"We bring you to Michigan to take care of Michigan; your job is to protect that block M."
-Carol Hutchins
April 22nd, 2012 at 10:43 AM |
I agree it is a cool concept*
I agree it is a cool concept*
*sponsored by Coleman.
Time is working funny again. Greg Mattison has a phonebooth time machine he sent the secondary back to Charles Woodson's childhood in; they have emerged with ZZ Top beards, children, and skills.-BC
April 22nd, 2012 at 12:40 AM |
Not AT ALL worried ? I dont
Not AT ALL worried ? I dont
Not AT ALL worried ? I dont expect them to be bad...but they were weak last season and need to improve..gave up some big games...So to not be worried AT ALL seems very cocky
April 22nd, 2012 at 10:41 AM |
During the game, one of the
During the game, one of the
During the game, one of the announcers said that they would be playing a "simple defense with little to no blitzing or stunting."
Sounded and looked like NFL pro bowl defense. Urban wants his O to look good.
April 21st, 2012 at 9:12 PM |
ND running backs look fast
ND running backs look fast
ND running backs look fast and solid. but other than that ehh.
Ohio looks like when meyer was in florida for the last year. and their defense looks awful.
April 21st, 2012 at 9:31 PM |
Their RBs are good
Their RBs are good
no doubt about it, but I think their run defense was pretty terrible today. Missed tackles, missed assignments, and getting blocked into submission. They better really work hard at the point of attack or they'll have another tough year.
April 21st, 2012 at 10:39 PM |
Worse than their run defense,
Worse than their run defense,
Worse than their run defense, their corners looked horrible. Given that they only have 4 scholarship players, teams are gonna pass all day against them. They all looked like Gary Gray out there with their backs to the ball.
April 22nd, 2012 at 7:42 AM |
True
True
But the ball placement was pretty good on some of those throws and the receivers made good catches. Moreover, the D did get a couple INTs.
April 21st, 2012 at 9:36 PM |
Who is #4
Who is #4
Who is #4, (the running back)? I looked on their roster and the only number #4 is a safety? Kid looks pretty impressive?
“I am going to treat you all the same. Like Dogs.” - Bo Schembechler
April 21st, 2012 at 10:15 PM |
#4 is George Atkinson. He's
#4 is George Atkinson. He's
#4 is George Atkinson. He's third on the depth chart behind Cierre Wood and Theo Riddick.
April 21st, 2012 at 10:43 PM |
atkinson
atkinson
atkinson made some nice moves breaking tackles. He looked fast and tough to bring down.
Time is working funny again. Greg Mattison has a phonebooth time machine he sent the secondary back to Charles Woodson's childhood in; they have emerged with ZZ Top beards, children, and skills.-BC
April 22nd, 2012 at 12:20 AM |
Also an impressive kick
Also an impressive kick
Also an impressive kick returner, if I recall correctly.
See it through.
April 21st, 2012 at 9:12 PM |
Did anyone else get the sense
Did anyone else get the sense
Did anyone else get the sense that ND was playing with a lot more intensity than Ohio? Seemed like they were running faster and hitting harder to me. Obviously I'm not expecting Ohio to be loafing when the season rolls around but I thought it was interesting. Also Ohio's secondary looked a lot like ours two years ago. Lots of space.
"Michigan Defense" is dominating everything, in every aspect of life. That's a rough definition.
-Craig Roh 10/29/2011
April 21st, 2012 at 9:12 PM |
Interesting...
Interesting...
The OSU offense seems to be tearing up the defense, which is basically the exact opposite of how it should be. I doubt that Urban has turned them into a juggernaut so quickly, so might they have some questions on defense?
Ghosts are scary.
April 21st, 2012 at 9:18 PM |
They weren't allowed to go
They weren't allowed to go
They weren't allowed to go after the quarterbacks for most of the game, so that probably made the defense look worse and the offense better.
April 21st, 2012 at 9:22 PM |
Braxton badly underthrew a
Braxton badly underthrew a
Braxton badly underthrew a receiver for a 40-45 yard gain. Sometimes the offense can make the defense look poor, but I don't think that is the case for them today. The defensive woes looked self inflicted.
It is only April, but I wonder if Urban regrets signing that contract with his family. I'm sure he realizes he needs to put in more time with this team right now. Does he have an out clause for that contract?
Hail.
April 21st, 2012 at 9:14 PM |
Wow ND's defense looks
Wow ND's defense looks
Wow ND's defense looks horrible... The LBs are reading run... and then both run to get eaten by blocks. Not to mention confusion in man coverage by their secondary. Of course, it's just a spring game so it doesn't mean anything, but they need to be wary with that. Whomever #38 and #28 are, they are very bad. Out of place on 4 of those highlights.
As for Ohio, a lot of those highlights seem to be the main result of miscommunication in zone coverage. It looks like they are running a Cover 3 in a lot of those highlights and nobody is picking up the receivers who are doing digs/sitting in zones. That's a recurring strategic problem that they probably will work heavily on in the fall.
April 21st, 2012 at 9:57 PM |
ND seems like they really
ND seems like they really
ND seems like they really need one superstar DE to help that defense...
Hail.
April 21st, 2012 at 10:17 PM |
The ND defense didn't look
The ND defense didn't look
The ND defense didn't look all that hot because Manti Te'o, Stephon Tuitt, Kapron Lewis-Moore, Zeke Motta, Jamoris Slaughter, Danny Spond, and Bennett Jackson all only played one series.
This game was for the second and third stringers on defense.
April 21st, 2012 at 10:34 PM |
Did Aaron Lynch play at all?
Did Aaron Lynch play at all?
Did Aaron Lynch play at all?
Hail.
April 21st, 2012 at 11:39 PM |
Ouch.
He was on his
Ouch.
He was on his
Ouch.
He was on his official visit to South Florida.
April 21st, 2012 at 9:16 PM |
What are they doing at the 1
What are they doing at the 1
What are they doing at the 1 minute mark of the Ohio highlights? I am unfamiliar with this play. It appears the QB is on his knee? And then the running back (full back?) kicks the ball?
April 21st, 2012 at 9:19 PM |
I guess you didn't watch the
I guess you didn't watch the
I guess you didn't watch the Sugar Bowl.
April 21st, 2012 at 9:28 PM |
Nope. I was too busy
Nope. I was too busy
Nope. I was too busy thinking about brunette girls.
April 21st, 2012 at 9:19 PM |
reactions....
reactions....
Miller looked good as did Thomas. Ohio is going to be short of receivers this year. Urban is preaching a young fun cutthroat brand of football that will be very attractive to top talent. Ohio is going to have solid linebacking and d line play.
Notre dame looked pretty weak defensively. The qb carousel will likely continue and Kelly's face will be purple by mid September. Notre dame did look good at the rb position. Daniels looked legit and Eifert is simply a matchup nightmare.
Go Blue
April 21st, 2012 at 9:29 PM |
I'm still not afraid of
I'm still not afraid of
I'm still not afraid of Miller's arm. I know he kind of torched us last year, but he was way off on some of his throws in that game and our secondary will be improved. He's still a poor man's Denard in my eyes.
Special Teams means special times!
April 21st, 2012 at 9:25 PM |
It’s always tough to tell
It’s always tough to tell
It’s always tough to tell from spring game footage, especially highlights, but ND’s defense looks awful. Sit everyone except Manti Te’o, because they’re just getting in his way. Although I suppose our defense wasn't very impressive in our spring game either. Anyway, thanks for posting this.
April 21st, 2012 at 9:27 PM |
Notre Dame's defense looks
Notre Dame's defense looks
Notre Dame's defense looks rock solid.
Special Teams means special times!
April 21st, 2012 at 9:37 PM |
we'll see how long that holds
we'll see how long that holds
we'll see how long that holds up now that aaron lynch is gone. granted, te'o is damn good, but they've got some holes to fill.
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April 21st, 2012 at 9:29 PM |
With the uniforms,
With the uniforms,
and the two evenly-matched squads, it looked like Notre Dame was playing Navy.
April 21st, 2012 at 9:32 PM |
I've always enjoyed Cierre
I've always enjoyed Cierre
I've always enjoyed Cierre Wood's game, that said I also enjoy him fumbling at the Big House UTL.
Blank.....Blank......You're not looking at the big picture here.
April 21st, 2012 at 9:37 PM |
Ohio's D
Ohio's D
should be noted that John Simon diidn't play much in the spring game and he's gonna be Huge for them this fall,
I think they pretty much did what we did with Denard i.e. "We know you're a beast, so let's see what everyone else can do"
"Slappin' the Bass" - Matt Vogrich (maybe)
April 21st, 2012 at 9:44 PM |
ND Spring Game
ND Spring Game
Video only shows the tunovers and offensive highlights. Defense was solid and front 7 is very good again. Safeties are good but the corner besides Bennett Jackson is a big question mark. #4 George Atkinson III is electric but is also 6'1" so he is hard to bring down. Cierre Wood got bigger but with our RBs he won't be needed to carry 30 times a game. WRs are a big ?. Davaris Daniels #16 needs to step up to help replace floyd. Our TEs are the best group in the country. Besides Eifert we moved 6'7" Troy Niklas from OLB to TE and immediately started playing with the 1st team. He was out with a concussion for this game. Everett Golson looked Really Good. Rees sucks. Hendrix has accuracy problems. Look for Golson to start.
April 21st, 2012 at 9:49 PM |
Uhhh ...
Uhhh ...
WHO CARES !!!!
Go Blue!
No place on earth I'd rather be on a football Saturday than Michigan Stadium !
April 21st, 2012 at 9:50 PM |
Well you guys posted a video
Well you guys posted a video
Well you guys posted a video on it and were analysing it so...... i guess you do care.
April 21st, 2012 at 9:50 PM |
Well you guys posted a video
Well you guys posted a video
Well you guys posted a video on it and were analysing it so...... i guess you do care.
April 21st, 2012 at 9:53 PM |
…Me? I found it pretty
…Me? I found it pretty
…Me? I found it pretty interesting insight. In fact, that kind of content is why I come here in the first place, and I suspect I’m not alone. No need to be rude.
Ohio's D looks terrible. Out of position, very little pass rush, missed tackles, big busted coverage. I do realize that these are just highlights though and are offensively slanted.