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The B1G and SEC should be…

The B1G and SEC should be pushing for preferential treatment in regard to the playoff because they are playing on a different level from everyone else. A 9-3 season in those conferences will be on par with 1 loss seasons in the ACC or Big 12. Those two conferences and Notre Dame could combine, and they don't have the horses that the B1G and SEC do.

College football isn't going back, the toothpaste is out of the tube. If you want the Pac 10 back, your only path is move forward and hope. Maybe a 64-team super conference gets put together, and there is a "West" or "Pacific" division made of USC and UCLA and Oregon, etc. There needs to be a player's union on one side and a united, singular negotiating partner on the other (not the NCAA, and not even conferences who need to focus on basketball or field hockey). 

Seth wants us to slow down, but we need to speed up if you have any chance of getting this done before you chase off what made college football so great - the fans, traditions, regional rivalries, rivals between regions, etc.

Hart came back to Michigan,…

Hart came back to Michigan, beat OSU 3x, won three B1G titles, and a National Championship. So happy for him! Hope the best for him now and with whatever comes next.

Gameplay has always been an…

Gameplay has always been an issue - remember when LBs would jump 10ft in the air anytime you tried throwing over the middle?

But nothing beats the rush of landing that first 5-star recruit, turning Army into an absolute powerhouse, and watching the triple option spread back across college football 16 years into your coaching career because all your coordinators got head coaching jobs elsewhere. 

He's not here anymore. He's…

He's not here anymore. He's actively hurting our future success by taking coaches with him. Even Chargers "fans" don't care about the Chargers, why should I? The Lions are actually relevant for the first time in the Super Bowl Era. 

So long and thanks for all the fish. 

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Awesome for Nick! Always…

Awesome for Nick! Always good to see a Michigan Man have success. Just don't screw it up and he'll have a shot at a HC spot sooner than later. 

If Coach Reid had a problem…

If Coach Reid had a problem with it, he should have sat him. Otherwise, that's none of our business. 

A National Champion,…

A National Champion, Michigan Man with degree in hand. Best of luck at your next stop, Reece! 

Lol

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Congrats Coach Moore!!

Congrats Coach Moore!!

I'm fine with Moore as HC as…

I'm fine with Moore as HC as long as Hart and JayBaugh share OC duties. They had the most fun interim coached game of the season, and Moore as HC really left JJ uncomfortable at QB. If those guys can keep the offense fun and QB engaged while Moore leads the ship, I'm all for it. 

I'm all for a coaching search though. Moore won with a Harbaugh prepped team, but never really convincingly. Shaky enough to question if he should be the automatic replacement. 

I don't give a damn about…

I don't give a damn about the Chargers, and Harbaugh coaching there doesn't impact that. Good luck to him though. 

Keep Jay Harbaugh! Offer him…

Keep Jay Harbaugh! Offer him Co-OC!! He's a great recruiter and his position always seems to be well coached. Plus give him room to grow outside of his dad's shadow

Just get a players union…

Just get a players union formed, set contracts that will limit transfer portal stuff, incentivize longevity on campus and grad transfers. This can also effectively end bowl game opt outs. They can negotiate a new LOI process so that there isn't an early signing day in the middle of the College Football Playoff. 

If college football needs a commissioner (not affiliated with the NCAA) on their side to secure negotiations, I hear Nick Saban is available and motivated to fix this mess. 

Sheila Hamp got fed up and…

Sheila Hamp got fed up and made the right moves. Probably most importantly, she knows what she knows and what she doesn't know. 

Rod Wood, I would say Ditto. Got out of his own way. They set the cultural standard of "communication, collaboration and innovation" per his biography on the Lions Website.

Chris Speilman - hired by Hamp and Wood to make up for their football knowledge. 

They hire Dan Campbell who has changed the league when it comes down to 4th down aggressiveness. I think he embodies what Speilman wants in Detroit. Speilman and Campbell both played here in Detroit, understand the city, the fans, and the vision for a Detroit Football Team. 

They hire the LA Rams uber scout Brad Holmes as GM, after the HC, tying the success of one to the other, without really either of them having a choice in the matter. Forcing that collaboration. Just watch the Lions draft room videos. Those guys are in lock stop every step of the way. 

Sheila is on the phone with those draft picks on draft night to welcome them to Detroit. They hire what seems like 100 ex-players as coaches on the staff - likely making the players themselves feel more comfortable to talk to the staff. 

It was a complete culture change from top to bottom and the commitment and single-minded focus of what they wanted to build and how to build it is paying off. 

 

Buckeye$ just keep getting…

Buckeye$ just keep getting softer. 

Good to hear from you Ace!…

Good to hear from you Ace! Hope your health situation finds a happy resolution, and soon!

It's great to go back home and share a national championship with bedrocks of your fandom like that. I got to watch the game with my dad and some of his friends, the ones who have been around so long they're more like uncles - and ones who had as big of an impact on my fandom as my own father. 

This is likely a big reason…

This is likely a big reason why Harbaugh hired an agent. The contract is getting too complicated for him to handle on his own. 

JUB stirring the pot 

JUB stirring the pot 

Arch Manning, come win the…

Arch Manning, come win the Heisman for Uncle Peyton at Charles Woodson's university. 

That doesn't matter though…

That doesn't matter though. The B1G and the SEC have the money, brands, and power. If they don't demand preferential treatment, they'll only end up hurting their brands that keep money in their pockets.

Michigan, Ohio State, Oregon, Washington, Penn St, USC are all in the B1G next season.  Wisconsin, Iowa, Nebraska, heck MSU will be nipping at those heels to get even into the top 6 conversation of the conference. 

Alabama, Ole Miss, LSU, Georgia, Texas, Oklahoma are all in the SEC. Florida, Texas A&M, Auburn will try and crash that party. 

Ohio State - we've all made fun of getting a soft new B1G schedule still has Oregon, Penn St. and Michigan on the schedule. They could lose all three of those games, end up 5th in the B1G because of a tie breaker and I can guarantee they are better than Louisville or whatever lucky ACC has only 2 scheduled losses on their 2024 schedule next year. 

Florida State's 2nd hardest game next season is likely against a Florida team who went 5-7 this year. The best team on Oklahoma State's schedule in 2024 had a minimum of 4 losses in 2023.

The gulf between these conferences being way understated. 

Miami, OH would be a great…

Miami, OH would be a great landing spot, just to continue to Bo connection. Or BGSU, for Jack.

I remember his half of…

I remember his half of football being very fun to watch, that's for sure!

I didn't see one. I don't…

I didn't see one. I don't remember him naming Jay when talking about his kids being there to celebrate it either. 

I can’t imagine anything that would mean more to me than to win a NC with my son at my side.

And THIS! My boys are young, but I almost fell apart watching my 9-month-old stand for 5 seconds without holding onto anything the other day! That hug had to have been huge! And I'm shocked no reporters brought it up.  

The way these conferences…

The way these conferences are set up, there needs to be radical changes if you are guaranteeing spots. 

#1. B1G vs. SEC should only meet in the National Championship and the winning conference gets the #1 seed treatment in the following playoff.

#2. B1G and SEC both get 4 spots (8 total)

#3. ACC and Big 12 both get 1.5 spots (3 total). Top team from each conference and the highest remaining team from the two combined conferences according to the CoFoPoff Rankings.

#4. The 12th slot goes to a deserving G5 team (top ranked 1-loss conference champ or better) or an extra bid to the reigning championship conference. This team is always slotted on the reigning champions conference bracket. ACC/Big 12 is eligible for the additional bid if they win the prior year's championship.

#5. Top 2 seeds from each of the B1G & the SEC conferences get byes. 

#6. B1G/ACC on one half of the bracket. SEC/Big 12 on the other. 

#7. The third highest rated team out of the ACC/Big 12 always plays on the opposite side of the reigning champions conference bracket - which shall override rule #6. 

#8. Reseed after round 1 based on final CoFoPoff Rankings (pre-playoff rankings), guaranteeing the #1 seed from the SEC and the B1G respectfully keep the easiest path.  

#9. Review every 5 years for conference re-balancing as necessary. 

Heroes. Go get paid and come…

Heroes. Go get paid and come on back for free drinks anytime!

Disagreed.

There are 6…

Disagreed.

There are 6 protected bids and 6 at large bids next season, unless things get renegotiated with the Pac12 dissolved. 3 losses, one of which is likely the B1G autobid and the two others would likely lock down at large bids over Michigan due to head-2-head matchup results. Don't underestimate the SEC throwing the conference title game to secure a 4th team or something like that. And I don't expect the first year of the format to overlook 2-loss teams for 3-loss teams, even if the 3-loss team played a schedule way harder than the 2-loss team. 

Flying back into Ann Arbor…

Flying back into Ann Arbor today, record tomorrow, release Thursday. Maybe we will get the game column tomorrow, but could be Thursday too. Might be February, who knows!

Fancy stats say OSU and I…

Fancy stats say OSU and I would agree. 

Gawd dang one more workday…

Gawd dang one more workday till the National Championship game. That's my only thought this Friday. 

Got a little long winded at…

Got a little long winded at the end there. But thanks for sharing, great insight. 

It's the Power 2 Era baby…

It's the Power 2 Era baby. ACC and Big 12 are a huge step back from the top. 

The SEC has won 14 out of…

The SEC has won 14 out of the last 20 national titles - being able to say "we play in the best conference so we're a better 9-3 team than you as a 9-3 team" is something Kentucky, or Mizzou, or Tennessee has been able to say for a long time. Perception matters and because Bama and Georgia win titles, Bama gets into the playoff over an undefeated Florida St. LSU gets to be the highest rated 3 loss team. And the losses look better to LSU when they are ranked 13th instead of 18th. Recruits want to play against the best in the SEC, so the best recruits go to the SEC. It's been a system that keeps the SEC at the top for so long. 

It'll be good for the B1G when the B1G brings home the Heisman because USC's 5 star QB puts on a show. Or Oregon and Washington beat up teams in bowl games. High tide lifts all ships. We can still root against OSU and root on the B1G when our conference as more than 2 good teams in it. 

He deserved defensive MVP…

He deserved defensive MVP over Graham. Huge game. Sack, a couple TFLs. One play that caught my eye was a Milroe designed run for about 5-6 yards. Stewart got off a block and tripped Milroe up on a play destined for 15+ yards and he just made the play quietly.

Play that had me scratching…

Play that had me scratching my head was Milroe's QB sneak for a first down pretty early on. Not only did he not reach the line to gain, but then the refs didn't even measure for a 1st down. Ball was in the middle of the field, not on the hash, definitely not something you can eyeball. And the refs immediately signal 1st down and move on with the game.

Plain and simple, until the NCAA and the NFL add the equipment necessary to spot the ball correctly every play, ball spotting will never be right and always be susceptible to foul play. Go out and earn it, don't let it come down to a game of inches. Just like the last play. No where near the goal line because of a great tackle on third down and dominating the LOS on 4th down. Take it out of the refs hands when you remove that guessing game. 

JJ's play on the throwback…

JJ's play on the throwback pass from Edwards is criminally underrated. The swagger and skill required to bring that down with one hand, saving a fumble or even a possible scoop and score. Whip his hips around in one fluid motion and get off the fadeaway pass to Wilson 29 air yards downfield while eating a hit. Two plays later on third & 10 - 38 yards TD pass to Tyler Morris. Crucial early game saving play. 

The Rose Bowl really is the…

The Rose Bowl really is the best game in college football. At the start, it feels like a sunny Noon September game, and by the 4th quarter you're under the lights with the biggest stakes on the line. Ball game. Fireworks. Rose in the teeth. 

I hardly remember 1997, I was 7 years old at the time. My memories there were getting our butts handed to us repeatedly by USC and blowing one of the best games of all time against Texas. Now, after all this time we get to celebrate a ROSE BOWL WIN!!! It's even better than I could have imagined. 

Congrats fellow mgobloggers!…

Congrats fellow mgobloggers! We won the Rose Bowl!! And we have a shot at a natty. Let's go Blue!! 

Cruz asked a question and I…

Cruz asked a question and I answered...

2022 - not in the top 50

2022 - not in the top 50

2023 - 16th

2024 - incomplete, but not currently in the top 50. 

 

 

I'm extremely happy with the…

I'm extremely happy with the program, but disappointed in the recruiting. And my belief is that this level of recruiting will eventually lead back to the 8-to-10-win seasons we grew accustomed to at the start of Harbaugh's tenure. That period wasn't all sunshine and rainbows amongst the fanbase, even if there were plenty of moments that brought me/us happiness. 

No, we got lucky enough with…

No, we got lucky enough with the development of those classes to turn that into playoff appearances. The playoff appearances should have turned the 10/12th ranked classes into top 5 classes that would keep us at that level consistently. And there is a huge difference between 20th and 5th.

It's not BS. The three…

It's not BS. The three straight playoff appearance teams were built off of classes ranked 10th/12th and now we are pulling in 20th ranked classes. That's not a recipe for continued success down the road.

2019 - 10th overall

2020 -…

2019 - 10th overall

2020 - 12th overall

2021 - 13th overall COVID season, Harbaugh trending out the door.

2022 - 12th overall 1st year in the playoff

2023 - 20th overall 2nd straight year in the playoff

2024 - 20th overall 3rd straight year in the playoff

Only Michigan could fumble on field success this badly. Really not setting ourselves up to compete in the new B1G or the new Power 2 structure. 

If Michigan continues to be…

If Michigan continues to be the best team in a weak B1G, we will never actually be good enough to win the whole thing. If you ever want Michigan to turn into a Bama level program, you need the B1G to raise its quality and still have Michigan dominate an improved B1G. 

Give me that soft team 3x a…

Give me that soft team 3x a year. Imagine how depressed they will be after we go 3-0 against them in the same season!

If we want B1G supremacy in…

If we want B1G supremacy in the expanded playoff era, we need more than 2 teams in the B1G. USC helps, Washington helps, Oregon helps. Adding FSU would help. PSU elevating a bit more would help. Nebraska returning to their glory days would help too. They started out well last year making a good hire. Getting a QB who doesn't explode when you look at him is a great next step too. 

Not a freshman, grad…

Not a freshman, grad transfer, or coming from a good enough academic institution for him to make sense as a candidate. Same for Domani Jackson (referenced by another comment below). The barrier for entry from the admissions office means they'll most likely land somewhere else, so why tease us unless there is some serious noise there?

And even if there is a commitment, I wouldn't be excited until it is announced. Caleb Love looks great for #1 Arizona, huh?

I think Edwards should be in…

I think Edwards should be in the "Maybe" category

2010 - Michigan spanked by a…

2010 - Michigan spanked by a better SEC team with a better coach.

2011 - Michigan didn't deserve to be there and didn't deserve to win. That was a catch.

2012 - Blew the game because we didn't block Clowney.

2013 - Michigan spanked by a better Big 12 team with a better coach. 

2015 - Florida didn't show up, Harbaugh Y1 bump. Good Healthy QB play.

2016 - Blew the game because we didn't boot the kickoff out of the endzone. Michigan was an overconfident team who didn't have what it takes to close out games (see Iowa, OSU, FSU)

2017 - Blew the game because we couldn't cover a 30-year-old TE. Also see above, this era of Harbaugh teams didn't win tough games. 

2018 - Florida did show up after Harbaugh crushed them in two previous outings. Lull after missing out on playoffs and getting pantsed by OSU. But more than likely this was a mediocre Michigan team propped up by a bad B1G. Also also, see above. 

2019 - Michigan beat by a better SEC team with a better coach. Also also also, see above. 

-----COVID RESET-----

2021 - Michigan spanked by a better SEC team with a better coach. 

2022 - Wait a minute, maybe this era of Harbaugh teams doesn't win tough games either, the B1G is the worst it's ever been, and Ohio State just isn't tough under Ryan Day.

2023 - Hey Charlie Brown, want to kick this football?