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What is the refs job? Uphold rules correct? So if they fail to do this in a fashion that results in players bring injured...potentially seriously...how is this ridiculous. If a ref is found to miss multiple targeting calls....thus allowing defenders to play overly aggressive in fashion...subsequently resulting in a player being hurt....how is this a ridiculous suggestion? The refs job is literally to ensure a safe and legal playing environment. Agregious failure to do so should absolutely result in some type of accountability up to and including criminal if they're found to be derelict in their duty.....which is literally safety.

There should be some facet of the B1G governing body .....non-partisan that inspects facilities to ensure no foul play or substandard environment is provided to Any visiting team in any stadium. The players don't receive any money yet the stadiums rake in millions per game......the money to at least ensure the players are subjected to piss and shit infested bathrooms is not much to ask. Simple air conditioning in 2017 should be a damn given. Disgusted with the B1G and it's sorry ass "brass" for their continued lack of monitoring officiating and conditions such as this. Complete amateur hour. Shameful.

If we want to win the B1G. It's got to be O'Korn. He has a higher ceiling and more arm talent. Also more physical talent. Speight is bigger but the game seems too fast for him often. I like Speight but this isn't about liking. We have a B1G title to win and I think O'Korn can bring it home.

We need a big play from somebody....somehow.

Gotta cure these red zone blues.

That kid is a stud kicker. That sleepover was a hell of an investment and for some reason me thinks he bangs a 50+ yarder for the game in Happy Valley on Oct 21. Full Paul Bunyan legend mode will rightfully commence. Kid is honestly awesome. Never been this impressed by a kicker since Graham Gano.

Damn typo.

And he was not replaced with an equally great Coach. Also we consistently put Speight in positions that are outside of his comfort zone and we don't lean on the run game to open the secondary up. Speight is not getting it done but we are NOT helping him.

And run the goddamn football. This playcalling is different from last year and it's obvious why. Michigan has backs and top 10 athletes. The air force is small and not nearly as athletic. We don't score in the red zone because we are running 3-5 wide out sets with no room to threaten the secondary. It's honestly not smart coaching.

Hopefully all is well. Official word likely Monday or Tuesday.

Word travels fast. Hopefully Ty is okay. Definitely need him back.

Somebody lost a helmet today!

This needs to be said. This is coaching.

Throwing on first down in this offense is killing the drives. Good news is that Nordin is legit.

This is bad everything. Playcalling?

And why are you spelling your words like that?

Okay.

"Singular" = 3 or 4

What's your deal? This post bother you this much or you have a genuine issue?

1. Michigan defense was awesome in the shoe last year.
2. Peppers missed the Samuels tackle. He was one of the best in the country and Samuels makes the best miss.
3. You can't rush for yards slamming a back that runs 4.75 into the middle of an elite Dline.
4. The Buckeyes could afford to run because We threw a crippling pick 6 and fumbled on the goal line in a 14 point swing that allowed Ohio STATE to not abandon the run.

Play calling has a lot to do with the run game faltering. Who you are running and in what scheme matters a ton as well. That is why the run game has been off. Any effort into thinking? No clown. I can't post actual thoughts or facts on here because the blog would blow up. Hopefully you enjoyed stroking your own ego some more. Carry average drops when you play elite defenses. That's obvious. That is why people are paid millions of dollars to conjure up antidotes to still effectively run the rock. And blame Wilton? I have emphatically NOT blamed the QB. In fact I referenced all the supporting facets around the QB. Since you need specifics as to what I'm referring to regarding offense scheme not lining up with what we did last year...I'll play.

There are some flaw folks in this room. The post was simple. People try to be extra analytical and stroke their own perceived intellect. The post was designed to spark conversation and had no ill intent. People have ill intent towards people on this blog and try to flex on posts. Clowns. Grown "men" acting like Mean Girls trying to down somebody for simple grammar or title names lol. Can't even talk ball unless your in the circle. More politics lol. Easy to peep and some of yall are exactly why Michigan fan base gets labeled arrogant. Shame actually because this blog does not at all represent real Michigan fans.

Really? Butt....Chesson...Darboh...Smith....those guys all mad the league in some fashion. Michigan as a fan base needs to understand that if you want to be Elite. .you have to win with youth. The expectations need to change. There is no rebuilding and excusing on behalf of "youth". Coach the kids up and play ball. Math is what we use to over analyze. Football is played on the field and the math sounds great but cannot calculate what's most vital in terms of football.

Galaxy S7 edge. Not that this device is world class....

Multiple stats and numbers were provided....but you're looking to throw Mortons so clown away.

Evans is a weapon out of the backfield and we are misusing him big time. Screens and angle routes matching him on LBS would be a win. How about a wheel route or two?

Scatter plots are for math majors. The eye test is all that is needed here. There is something way off with the passing game.

We cannot complete 50% of our attempts and win a B1G title with a 1:1 turnover ratio at the QB position. The past 5 games have seen some noticeable regression. Maybe we should get better down and distance situations to throw? Maybe use Mcdoom out of the slot. More G. Perry. Quicker throws to put the ball in playmaker hands. Lots of focus on feeding certain guys and abandoning some things that work last year pretty well when we were throwing the ball better.

This isnt Ron English's Eastern anymore.....those boys may be the 2nd best team in the state.

He had several overthrown balls in the 2nd half. The missed TD is unacceptable and is holding this team back from being a Playoff contender. It's time to get that fixed. If he can't make that throw...he can't play here.

In traditional sets. Evans in spread sets. Give OKorn a real shot to play. Call the game with some damn offensive flow....like when a kid scores in the red zone and the line blocks their ass off....go right back to that exact same formation when you get the ball back on the ensuing kickoff fumble. Ridiculous. Also, the overthrows from Speight have got to be accounted for. This is a blowout if he has any semblance of touch. If he cannot throw with touch. Play a kid that can. The Defense was elite and dominant and is dare I say.....B1G 10 fast!!!!

And miss that gimme throw for 6. Harbaugh cannot win around the quarterback position. This is ridiculous. And running Evans inside is not the move either. We've killed several drives with that as well. This is a 20+ point win if we stop with the bullshit politics and play ball the right way...and the right people.

This is going to be a fun bunch to watch.

When you do...he scores.

We need to get ready for that

Michigan wins this game and controls it from the start. Florida will be athletic and will scrap. They will bait fights and hit late. But they don't have what Michigan has in uniform...or on the sideline with headsets on.

Michigan 31
Florida 17

Led to a knee issue last year and he didn't allow it to heal properly trying to stay in the mix.

But I'll play donkey and confidently say that Michigan will win this game by 8 or more. Too many questions in too many areas for UF. Their Oline is not deep or effective in pass pro. Their QB is still unsettled . Their best player is sidelined for his 4th offense and they are missing Marcel Harris (star safety) and a good amount of depth defensively. Coach Mac has not brought in the defensive studs at the level Muschamp was and Michigan simply has a better roster. Michigan is tough to beat in September and I like the coaching matchup in Michigan favor.
Michigan 30
Florida 20

But yes Karan has a great opportunity and is undoubtedly the fastest back of the bunch.....save for O'maury who he has yet to have the chance to race.

Anything outside that requires the attack of a crease or anything inside that can spring a second level 1v1 could result in 6. The Homerun threat is certainly wearing #22 and if he keeps his feet and avoids the shoestring tackles this year, he will have double digit touchdowns.

There is a crash course the NCAA is on regarding the money they make and the players that don't see much of it. It's lasted a long long time but I don't see it lasting another 10 years.

LaVar is polarizing.  Right, wrong or indifferent.  

Lavar has found a market for his family.  He has ruffled feathers and done some things out of selfishness.  He is far from perfect....but pinch yourself if you think he isn't a genius.  He has you completely in your feelings.  Ask yourself why that is.  The real reason why that is.....

Whoever negged this post is a clown. This is good stuff WD.

This team has athletes all over the place. The leadership is going to be lacking unless some people step up but the ability is through the roof. This team has a lower floor than last year but maybe as high as ceiling as crazy as that sounds. There is depth everywhere outside the secondary and that is a spot where young guys catch on quickly.

Than Peppers was at any particular position and I don't think it will be close. Peppers is phenomenal. But he was a tweener and was effective as a Swiss army knife. He didn't dominate a particular position. Gary will dominate at strong side end week in and week out and be a top 3 draft pick.

Karan's times never changed really. I think he was either low 4.5 or high 4.4 last time they ran. He hasn't run a 4.6 since sophomore year in high school.

BUT these times are all consistent with previous times. Evans has big time wiggle and is quick as a hiccup. Higdon is a one cut and go with Homerun speed. Ty can likely train down to a 4.6 but I dont see him cracking 4.5s. Gary should be under scientific investigation to see what the hell he actually is. #freak

Clearly you don't believe in the program or the staff. 4th year qb....stable of backs....production at WR and multiple 5 star recievers....a slew of talented TEs......upperclassmen and All B1G guys on the line and extremely talented youngins. Defensively we have 2 potential AA on the dline.....2 or our 3 best LBs returning talent wise......McCray being an All Big guy....and our secondary is loaded with 4 star talent....oh yeah...and Don Brown and Jim Harbaugh. But hey....3 or 4 losses somehow......Stop.

Root for Iowa with that garbage weak mentality. If you lose 3 or 4 games during the course of a season it is what it is. Going into it expecting that with what we have under contract and what is in our locker room wearing our colors is ridiculous. In fact it's more than that. It's WEAK. This is Michigan and Harbaugh is the coach of a lifetime. I know some ate scarred by past mediocrity but it's a new day. We have more in our locker room than 11 out of 12 of the teams we play. Lace up and play ball. All this pessimism weak assery is as infectious as it is revolting. Michigan should never enter a season expecting to lose the only 4 ranked damn games they play. We recruit top 5 talent for Christ sake and only play one other team that does the same. People need to increase the caffeine and take a tour of our program and meet some of these guys before treating like we're running some type of feel good Northwestern operation here.

If you met our boys you'd think different. We don't have average players here anymore. We don't think average. Every year is championship or bust. That's how is should have always been. You tell a Rashan that it's cool if we lose 4 games. He will slap the shit out of you. We don't have losers in this program and Coach Harbaugh is the ultimate competitor. We will go 11-1. We will win the B1G.

But I'll take Oklahoma instead. I really like that new HC. He is a star in the making and I think they beat OSU in the shoe.

Not one. If we can't beat Ohio state at home this year....then I don't know what to say. Harbaugh needs that game simple and plain.

Find me 4 losses. 4 better teams.....you please find me 4 losses that are acceptable with this much talent on a Jim Harbaugh team. We need to kill all this loser talk. It's honestly disgusting.

He balled out early and flashed too much potential. Early draft boards for next year already have Matthews in the 1st round and Moritz mid 2nd.

I know he's from Onsted and not a blue chip....but....watch his game film. He is going to contribute and do well here. I'm actually excited about him. Teske is a bit more of a project but we have size now and it's up to the staff to maximize it. An addition of McIntosh or Cam Johnson would put us right back in line with MSU and Purdue in my opinion. One player away. DJ leaving is a benefit in the sense that he helps build our NBA brand and eventually the numbers of Beilein producing NBA guys will give way to some recruting coups.

Super excited about this kid. He is the best prospect we've looked at at the position in my estimation. You can't teach size frame or arm strength. Harbaugh is about to open up the S. Florida pipeline. That's what's been missing from the program in my estimation. Elite S. Florida talent. Once that's in Ann Arbor.....yikes.

Karan runs 4.46. I want to say the 100 time was 10.6 but I'll verify. That being said Jamar is very fast and mean.

We've got a ton of talent this year. Should send another 4 or 5 put D1 again this year.

4.5 consistent. Runs several events including lead leg in the 100. Plays through people. Had 6 picks I think last year....forced 3 or 4 fumbles. Scored a few defensive tds and housed a couple of kickoffs. He would not shirt at Michigan. We are getting some academics in order on him and hopefully he will get a look. Noles Gators and Bulls were all by to see him in the past week. Lots of Conference USA offers so far. I'm biased and haven't fully scouted all of our DBS in this class but Jamar is a monster.

His speed is what would hold him back even healthy. Ingram, Howard, Njoku and a few others were simply better athletes.

The Iowa game is inexcusable honestly. The Ohio game had some self induced ridiculousness coupled with lopsided officiating. This team had no excuse not to be in the Playoff honestly. They have 5 more draftees to go.....

Honest question. I grew up I'm Detroit Metro and obviously love Michigan and hate Ohio State....but I never disliked the Browns or took the Cavs serious. I think the Browns have a passionate fan base and had I possessed the talent coming out of college I would gladly play there. I think Hue Jackson will feature Jabrill and it's a tremendous spot for him to make an impact. I actually like him there.

The POSBANG post below looks pretty awkward after this one.......hopefully everyone finds gainful employment soon.

He's a bigger name also BUT you can't teach size or frame. Milton has him whipped in that department. Milton could be a star at Michigan. It will be interesting to see if we do in fact land him, who he scares away. He has big time potential.

Harbaugh doing work :)

Ways is a grown man out there.

It was called back but that was a hell of a run.

Mt point was very simple. Talk about the backs that were out there on the field and about what they did. Not flag football. If a kid....any kid scores 2 tds in a Spring Game it should be talked about. Peters has been talked about as he should. Why weren't the running backs broken down in similar fashion. This include Ty and Kareem. Painting me out like I'm LaVar Ball is the prerogative of the individual but what I'm actually doing is asking for uniformity and coverage of the actual play. Notoriety is fleeting anyway and not why kids play. Just would be nice to see the actual play talked about at the same length as flag football. If that's grounds for labeling me then fine. I stand by my points and also stand corejected about Hurst being in on some plays that actually saw Marshall in his place.

We will need some solid blocking from the wideouts again to really stretch the outside running game. That's the toughest part about young receivers. Making them hard working and willing blockers. Similar to making young RBs willing and able pass protectors!

It was Marshall not Hurst in on the first TD run.

That being said....when a kid has 12 carries and scores twice with 81 yards I would expect to see actual brake down of what that kid did. Instead we were fed details of unrelated off field stuff and neither Karan or Ty's play was actually broken down. The running back position seems to be the only position that this was the case. I guess I'll just be crazy and "Little League Dad".

Information needs to be factual when presented. Good pickup.

I have a different vantage if all of this and also a different knowledge base of this as well. Chris does enough on the field. I don't care about flag football when there is actual running back play to be broken down. I guess that makes me wierd or irrational.

No sir. You have yours and I have mine. I have not belittled anyone or any players. It is not uncommon on this board to conversely be be-littled for your opinion and I'm well aware. Your opinion of me matters not and I've staTed my issue with information being presented that was not factual. Like I said before, I've stayed out of the politics and will continue to as long as obvious attempts of marginalization are not made against players in manners I feel unjust. Don't talk about flag football and then graze an 81 yards 2 tds performance and top it off with comments of how it was largely against backup DT play. It was done behind a #2 Oline against the #1 front seven.

Little league Dad. If that's your opinion of me then that is fine. I called out factually incorrect information. I also speak to the people in the program to include the past and current running back coaches and am not throwing opinion out there to be gospel. A lot of this information on this blog is opinion and not actually in tune with what's going on. So if me saying stating what I have is being a Little League Dad...than I guess I'll have to be labeled that be whoever feels that way. Get information correct and stay objective I what I would respond with. I don't think Jay and Tyrone are lying when we talk.

He is going to be a major part of our offense and rightfully so. I also think Ty is overlooked. He produces too.

Don't trouble yourself in being less than abrasive with me. Speak your mind. A running back scored two 2tds on 12 carries in a Spring Game that mattered. Proof is in the extensive coverage. There was more commentary on another running back and his flag football coaching than the actual running of the football on the field. I never once said anything negative about another player....and wont. Chris is great. So is Karan. So when he scoresaid twice in a competitive Spring Game... do NOT backhand it with false verbiage about backup DTs and undermine it like ithat was anything besides what it was. Stand behind everything I said and provided explanation as to why I said it. That being said anyone that has issue with what I said is free to express it. It won't however sway my opinion on what I previously stated. I don't teach my guys to pine for notoriety or too feel sorry for themselves at all. I tell them to earn it and keep their mouth shut. In this instance I'm saying what I feel. He was the only skill player other than Peter's to score twice and his performance was glossed over and marginalized with comments of backup DT play. No. Not letting that slide. He ran very well against the number 1 defense with a backup Oline. Stop marginalizing. I will call it out the next time too. You don't have to agree and my viewpoint is beyond reasonable.

Along with Bush...Hudson...Kinnel...R. Johnson....Glasgow...R.Jones and a bunch of guys who will either be starting on defense playing a ton on defense this year. It's important to actually look at the film....or the OP paragraph would have you thinking the TDS were scored on players who weren't actually playing. This is why the marginalization is being called out. The actual TD and the personnel on the field during it is directly conflicting with the quoted synopsis. Hurst is not only a starter....he is a likely All-B1G defensive tackle so....about that quote again....

"Higdon and Isaac looked like Higdon and Isaac; both were the beneficiaries of the second-team DTs getting consistently gashed. I continue to like Higdon's combination of sharp cuts and low pad level and think he'll a productive #2."

12 carries for 81 yards and 2 scores. 3 paragraphs on Evans and flag football and a couple lines on Higdon with a backhanded attempt to undermind the performance lol. Generally I avoid politics but this deserves to be called out lol. There is a true RB competition and if it's based on merit....missed assignments and true even opportunity....the OP will have to continue to get creative in trying to create some distance between Chris and Karan. The Blue Team featured the 2nd team Oline while the Maize had the 1st team front 7. Stop marginalizing and give credit where it's due. There is much contrast between what is said on some of these entties and what the players and coachea are actually saying. As someone who had lengthy conversations with both Jay Harbaugh and Tyrone Wheatley....the RB position is an open one and there are a few great options there. Chris being one of them. Karan being at minimum an equal one. Stop with the marginalization. 12 carries for 81 and 2 tds is solid production. Just like averaging 5.9 ypc with 6 TDS on 72 carries was last year while not being "featured". Chris is a phenomenal player...but this marginalizing of Karan is going to either stop or get called out from here forward.

Keep doing your thing brother.

Lots of athletes. This incoming class is special.

Of course he's coming back. Next season should be fun.

He would have had to anticipate the missed block as soon as he got the ball. An impossible read? No. But a very difficult one. For a guy that had limited opportunities I wholeheartedly understand why he ran the play as designed. The hole that opened up opened after he already committed to running the play right and McMillan crossed Coles face. Great indo LB play.

They will be improved by August. Florida will be a nice test to start off with as they have high level athletes on defense every year.

He didn't drive the block at all. The design of the play appears to be to the right. You're asking for one hell of a read to anticipate what actually happenEd on this play. It's actually a great defensive play.....maybe why Ohio state linebackers are getting drafted every year.

This delay features the right tackle leading out to the right after delay block down. Mason waits too long to go get the backer... which is his man. He doesn't get to him in time and the hole you think you see on the left side isn't actually there until it's too late to cut back to it. Again....why do you think big #78 is heading out to the right as a lead blocker? Probably to lead block. The play appears to be designed to go to the right and a late and missed block negated the option to cut back. If we want to pile on players for missed assingments....you picked the wrong play and or player.

He only had 3 carries that game.

And contrary to news outlets...he's been running with the 1s alongside Chris all spring. I would take much of the "insider" info with a grain of salt. Complete knowledge of the offense and our fastest and strongest back. Will be very competitive this fall. Ty has done solid also. Big key this year will be who can run "tough". The holes are smaller and are closing quicker. Karan will have a shot to improve. Hopefully everyone keeps the clean health bill into the season and there should be carries to go around!

Kugler has been in there some too. Newsome will NOT play this year. Maybe next year.

1. Evans is doing well....but he's not by any stretch the only one.
2. Gary will not be blocked....by anybody. Neither will Hurst.
3. The linebackers are more athletic across the board.
4. Khaleke is the real deal and may make the Peppers early departure not hurt as bad as we think. Kinnel is solid also
5. Ambry is a dog and will be great at Michigan.
6. The line may take a step back. We will see through the summer but there is a difference from last this year.

We will need some more scoring guards. Beilein seems to have found a couple good ones. I'd love to see us take both but that may lead to an Ibi transfer.

This excerpt is very telling of the state of the NBA.

After averaging just 5.8 points and 2.4 rebounds per game combined as gently used centers in 2015-16, Wagner (6-foot-11) and Wilson (6-foot-10) combined for 23.1 points and 9.5 rebounds per game as starters this season.

It will be pretty cool if Newsome plays again. I don't see how he would play this year unfortunately. People have no idea how serious of an injury he suffered. Great kid also which makes this even harder to stomach.

Haha.

He played at around 200 all year. That weight gain actually slowed him down as he would've likely hit 4.3 at his playing weight.

The kid is seasoned and proven. He's not perfect but he's improvEd and Harbaugh will have him playing at a high level come September. He will put up better numbers this year as we will have to pass more. Reviews of the Oline have not been glowing neccessarily and I see 40 attempts a game for him in the pass game. I feel confident in this kid and he has an it factor. The pick 6 against OSU was huge but the snap was as much on the center as the QB. Wilton is a warrior and I think many will be surprised of how he plays this year. This is going to be a fast team and a potent offense. Just not sure of our ability to smash mouth teams with this new oline.

Next year they have a shot to do some great things for not only their stock but the University as well. 2 6ft10 combo forwards on the same team is rare and next year could be quite fun to watch.