Your excitement-meter?
I couldn't watch the game live today, but I just watched it online. And, I have to say that my excitement-meter is off the charts for next week! A prime time game versus a big time opponent in a wild environment on broadcast network television with College Gameday exposure! This is part of what makes Michigan MICHIGAN!
And, after watching the game, I'm filled with optimism for next Saturday! Of course, we preferred an easy, blowout win today. Of course, we made some mistakes that inhibited our road to victory. But, that drive after Illinois pulled to within 3 points?! Calm, meticulous, run, pass, resilient, performing under extreme pressure when needed.
And, did I see some outside running from this offense?! Did I see the running game attacking the edge? Did I see Hassan Haskins take advantage of his opportunities and put up 125 yards? No, we didn't see any downfield passing. No, we didn't take the top off of the defense. Yes, we had an offensive lull that allowed an inferior opponent back into the game. But, on a day when the 3rd ranked team was felled at home by an inferior opponent, during a season when the defending National Champions needed a last second stop to defeat a perennial conference doormat, our Wolverines took care of business and put themselves in a position to be the talk of the college football world next Saturday.
And, that sends my excitement-meter off the f'kn charts! Bring on the Nittany Lions! This season is just BEGINNING!
October 13th, 2019 at 3:34 AM ^
I can't tell if you're sincerely optimistic and a great guy to be around, or just really over the top with sarcasm. For once, I'm gonna give someone the benefit of the doubt. Give em hell, Blue
October 13th, 2019 at 4:32 AM ^
This is sincere optimism! I don't do BPONE! We are the premier game on prime time broadcast network television on a Saturday night!
What's going on around here? We have the national spotlight and the opportunity to shine in it! There are a handful of teams in the nation who receive this treatment... and WE are one of them! Hell, I wish they'd break out the all Maize uniforms for this game! Let's GO! In the immortal words of Don Brown -
"There are football games. And, there are some football FUCKING games!"
Bring on the Nittany Lions! Bring on the White Out! Go attack this shit with an enthusiasm unknown to MANKIND!
October 13th, 2019 at 4:43 AM ^
Username... casts further uncertainty on the level of sincerity
October 13th, 2019 at 7:22 AM ^
my thoughts exactly.
or, whatever he's having, does it come in a coffee beverage?
October 13th, 2019 at 7:44 AM ^
Comes in a pipe, X... I’ve seen this movie before.
But If they somehow manage to win this, then the bottle of optimism gets uncorked.
October 13th, 2019 at 9:14 AM ^
Well, that was Franklin's 1st road win against a ranked opponent, I believe, so now its Jim's turn. You never hear that about Franklin though.
October 13th, 2019 at 10:37 AM ^
"whatever he's having, does it come in a coffee beverage?"
My mom always added Dexedrine to my V-8, but she had a bad habit of sampling her own supply in the kitchen beforehand.
October 13th, 2019 at 10:43 AM ^
I really was born 50 years too late.
October 13th, 2019 at 11:07 AM ^
The 1950s were secretly lit, as you youngsters put it.
October 13th, 2019 at 11:13 AM ^
Insert kid Hoke Oh Boy.gif!
October 13th, 2019 at 6:26 PM ^
User name is in honor of Coach Harbaugh's humor. Wilton Speight said that Harbaugh told him not to eat chicken because chicken is a Nervous Bird. I like football characters, and Harbaugh qualifies.
And, I promise you, it gets no more sincere than I. I am, by nature, an optimist. And, some of the subtle changes that I saw in the team on Saturday gave rise to my original post.
October 13th, 2019 at 8:41 AM ^
Broadcast network television? Who says that? GTFO.
October 13th, 2019 at 9:23 AM ^
You know... The public airwaves. Or at least that’s what indignant old ladies call it.
October 13th, 2019 at 9:47 AM ^
... win or lose, I’ll hang up and listen go Blue, I’ll hang up and listen, go Blue!”
October 13th, 2019 at 3:39 AM ^
please stop and check your blood pressure. the amount of sodium in this post is over the recommended daily allowance.
October 13th, 2019 at 4:02 AM ^
Michigan can beat Penn State. Phil Steele had Michigan in the playoffs. Question is will they...
October 13th, 2019 at 7:17 AM ^
Michigan has a great chance to come out on top at PSU. Will be an exciting game.
October 13th, 2019 at 8:48 AM ^
Phil Steele’s prediction’s aren’t worth the figurative paper they’re printed on. He thought Sparty would have a bounce back year. Last year he had Washington in the playoff. In 2017 he had FSU in the playoff.
All that hat said I hope his Michigan pick pans out.
October 13th, 2019 at 9:38 AM ^
Just like every person that prognosticates he has many misses. He's also had a pretty decent record on the positive side
October 14th, 2019 at 8:06 AM ^
So you’re saying he’s 50/50! Right
October 13th, 2019 at 4:10 AM ^
I’m as excited as ever at this point in October! I’ve got a pile of vacation time coming! And I have several wallhanger bucks on my trail cameras! And the chase phase of the rut is coming soon! My deer season is just beginning!
October 13th, 2019 at 4:18 AM ^
Edit - I meant to reply to the OP.
October 13th, 2019 at 5:02 AM ^
Let’s see you kill the deer with a knife, even a sword. A modern bow and arrow, or especially rifle, is no accomplishment at all.
October 13th, 2019 at 6:33 AM ^
He's going to kill the deer? I thought he was in the chase phase of his rut.
October 13th, 2019 at 7:24 AM ^
curious about your hunting experience, regardless of game or weapon(s). please share.
October 13th, 2019 at 10:51 AM ^
XM: I’ll reply to you with legitimate sincerity, because I know you have actually spent time outdoors.
I’ve been deer hunting for about 30 years. I mostly do archery now...used to gun hunt a lot, but only a few days a year anymore.
I used to hunt the UP exclusively; however, the deer numbers are not only way down, but the bucks usually have stunted antler growth. I used to not care too much about antlers, but I’m way more selective nowadays. I figure there are size minimums for fish, so it makes sense to have the same for deer. Plus, the more selective I am, the more time I get to spend afield. 11 hour days in a little tree stand/seat can be miserable at times, but it’s all part of the deal.
October 13th, 2019 at 8:07 AM ^
I had a friend once get some deer with a long now he made himself. Does that count?
October 13th, 2019 at 8:11 AM ^
Ok. So Gucci Mane is not a hunter apparently.
October 13th, 2019 at 8:59 AM ^
Not being a hunter--oh NOW I get it. This is a board of MANLY MAN MEN who KILL and EAT raw meat!
Im with Gucci--go out and kill it with a bow, a knife, Youre bare hands.
Not some sonar Deer or Bear attracting shit thing where you sit in a tree wearing your cammies using a high powered rifle with a telescope on it.
I know hunting is cool, I did it when I was younger. But as with everything, we have put technology into it where it is not a sport anymore. I went hunting with a guy a couple years ago and it was as if I was with a cyborg hunting computerized pseudo human. I remembered the old days of prowling the woods, rifle at the ready, seeing one in the clearing, and just as you are about to squeeze the trigger, a Budweiser and a warm campfire pops into your mind and the deer gets away...
October 13th, 2019 at 10:18 AM ^
You last paragraph is GREAT! That's the kind of hunting I did too back in my late teens and early/mid 20s before life got in the way.
Closest I've been to going out hunting over the last 35 years, though, is going up to hunting camp a few times at my uncle's cabin near Baldwin, just to play cards, drink a few beers, and stoke the campfire, all the while enjoying the comraderie of friends and relatives while there.
October 13th, 2019 at 10:32 AM ^
Let me just disagree with you. The predator hunts like you described and obliterates people, yet when the mood strikes he'll go fisticuffs with the toughest of prey.
October 13th, 2019 at 10:40 AM ^
OK cool. Hook ‘em.
October 13th, 2019 at 11:17 AM ^
I like to fish. I'm not really any good at it these days, but I do enjoy it.
October 13th, 2019 at 4:56 AM ^
The effects of alcohol children.
October 13th, 2019 at 4:59 AM ^
Hey Bartender, I’ll have whatever this guy is drinking.
October 13th, 2019 at 5:57 AM ^
More like excrement meter. Come on, we're Michigan fans, after all.
October 13th, 2019 at 6:17 AM ^
Who cares if we get our asses handed to us next week all of our goals of being a perennial 9-10 win team are still in front of us. At least we’ll beat Maryland, Indiana and squeeze a win out vs MSU. All we need is an outback bowl win to get 9 wins. We’ll get skullfucked by OSU but who cares as long as we get to be mentioned in the same sentence as them. You know because the greatest “rivalry” in sports and all. Give everyone on the staff an extension. Yay Harbaugh! Excitement level 10/10
Am I doing it right?
October 13th, 2019 at 7:55 AM ^
You think we’ll beat Staee? I remain skeptical about our ability to beat anyone remaining on the schedule. You just don’t get consistent play from this team and despite the running game versus Illinois we still can’t run the ball effectively or consistently including on short yardage situations whether out of the gun (can’t stand this) or out of the I (something we did with ease in prior years).
October 13th, 2019 at 9:08 AM ^
Did you watch State play Wisconsin yesterday? Of course we can beat State. Their offense makes ours look like the Kansas City Chiefs.
October 13th, 2019 at 9:58 AM ^
"Their offense makes ours look like the Kansas City Chiefs."
MSU is 10th in the conference in total offense per game. We're 9th.
Our offense is such an unstoppable machine that only three other teams in the conference have had fewer plays on offense so far this season: Minnesota, NW, and Rutgers.
October 14th, 2019 at 5:42 PM ^
I see the offense being measured not by where we rank nationally nor even the defense but in which direction we are headed. OL, WR and QB is headed in only one direction UP UP Up Go Blue!
October 13th, 2019 at 6:20 AM ^
Dude we were up 3 to fucking Illinois in the second half, what’s there to be excited about there?
October 13th, 2019 at 6:33 AM ^
If the OP were a passenger on the Titanic, he'd be excited about the free ice and the new, complimentary indoor swimming pool.
October 13th, 2019 at 10:31 AM ^
They say rates of depression are highly correlated with a more a realistic outlook on future outcomes.
October 13th, 2019 at 6:33 AM ^
Using a meter for Michigan FB excitement is like Pee Wee using a dick ruler in Porky’s.
October 13th, 2019 at 7:06 AM ^
Rutgers vs. Illinois.
Now that would be a game.
Who ya got?!
October 13th, 2019 at 7:17 AM ^
Sorry, I don't trust the offense. I don't trust Shea, or Harbaugh. If a functional offense doesn't show up for this game it will be as bad as the 2017 game.
October 13th, 2019 at 10:30 AM ^
Truth be told.