Thanks...Interesting. We have a spectacularly gorgeous and clear sky this evening out here on the Great Kansas Prairie. Jupiter is already shining brightly.
We do need to get an early start to our sleep...leaving by 6 in the morning...will take two days to get to Virginia. Have a couple cycling and golfing dates before we get there. A nephew's wedding in Norfolk on Saturday.
Let me remind you of Morris out-running the entire, elite Alabama secondary, several who had the angle on him, for a TD in the Rose Bowl. And yesterday Moore took a short curl around the right hash-marks and angled across the field to the left sideline-torching the Michigan secondary for a 40 yard TD...and as he caught the ball Sherrone said to Klatt "Look out, he is very fast"...evidently someone knows something here. What exactly are you looking for???
Yes. Moore not only showed exceptional physical ability on his terrific TD catch and run but also excellent football intelligence as he repositioned himself and sat down in the zone coverage and made himself an available target.
All indications are that Sherrone is a full-fledged disciple of Jim Harbaugh. And here, Orgi looks like the "chain-mover" that makes Jimmy smile from ear to ear-as he rips the heart out of the opposing defense. Sherrone, like Jim, doesn't give a damn about style points for the fans...and this is a very, very good thing (from my POV).
If the opposition needs to commit 7-8 to the box to stop the run all you have to do is hit the check-down. Cade was pretty successful by hitting the check-downs even when he was not a running threat. With Orgi, the LBs have got to be playing the running lanes-even the safeties are creeping up to the LOS. The M & M & M boys, Moore, Morgan and Morris have demonstrated their ability to take it to the house under these conditions. It is still pick your poison for a defense.
In general, I was very pleased with the potential that I saw for fielding a very competitive team. There is excellent speed and strength everywhere-with outstanding athleticism and a commitment to playing the game well. The roster is full and running over with football players. And all indications are that the culture lives on. Lots, lots, lots to be hopeful about.
Many/most of the comments here remind me of how Klatt characterized those who were/are losing their minds over the "cheating" allegations.
Sure, there have been significant changes since last year. How about all the hand-wringers take a step back and let these coaches and players play the game before y'all jump off the cliff.
OSU is in way over their head with an entitlement mentality-coaches, players, administration and fans. I cannot imagine that this strategy will work-a recipe for disaster.
I believe that Moore being ranked in the middle of the pack is appropriate. I also believe that it is very likely that he is well ahead of the curve in several regards and will move up these sort of rankings quite quickly.
OT, sort of: Recently, there have been a number of excellent you tube clips breaking down the (successful) strategies of NFL teams moving toward the "Raven" type defense to combat the high-powered passing offenses. It is my sense that the winning offensive strategies to attack these complicated amoeba defenses is going to trend back toward more complex rushing attacks.
Now, isn't it interesting to consider how Michigan climbed the ladder of success over the past three years??? Yes, it was employing the Raven's defense but it was also attacking all those defenses that are constructed to attempt to contain the increasingly popular passing attacks with a power rushing attack. Here, moving forward, I view Sherrone's response to the PSU defense as very interesting, good news. The pendulum in these regards has always swung back and there is no reason to believe that it will not, once again, do so. For these reasons, I will be shocked if Orgi is not the starting Michigan QB next year...and I will not be shocked if there is some form of a triple, or even quadruple, option that is an important part of this offense next year.
The point of playing the games remains the winning of them.
There are these allegations but he, still, was the best coach with the best demeanor. Even top college talent requires excellent coaching if they are to be successful as a team. From a basketball purest side, those UCLA teams were a joy to watch.
Jay Wright is "only" 62...he should be revived by his sabbatical interlude. Back up the brinks truck and sign him to a five year deal...from which he can ride off into the sunset.
Well, in general you have a point. However, as I have just reported below, I made a key lime pie for this day. It is excellent all by itself...unwarmed and without ice cream.
...after they keep the one they like the best. Their profile of actually knowing who is the best is not particularly good. They have clearly lost any understanding of the importance of and what comprises the "heart of a champion". This is just another of Day's significant faults.
Otherwise, in looking at the clip of that top RB from Texas what I see, first and foremost, is a lot of very bad tackling-pathetic effort. Sure, he is nicely put together and has good speed but he does not demonstrate the vision of the top backs. Is he coachable...can't tell from a clip???
Be informed by the offense in the second half against PSU-against that defense that "everyone" considered to be the most elite in the college game...and who the HC was in that game. Orgi, Mullings, Edwards and Hall...Loveland, Morris, Morgan, Moore, English...offensively this team is not as bankrupt as the hand-wringers believe it to be.
This year's schedule reminds me of the quip "Just because you are not paranoid does not mean that they are not out to get you". The Iowa schedule is stunning-that POS team could "legitimately" go undefeated.
I am very intrigued with what Mullings has shown...am a bit dismayed that he was not employed more. He appears to be one of those elite, angry-running SEC backs...6'2" 240 pounds-OMG.
You may be correct but there is no way that your notion is not totally a blind-folded shot in the dark. This is a very complicated game. The Jim Harbaugh coaching story of taking four consecutive failing programs to very high levels of play strongly challenges your supposition. It is not intuitively obvious what drives Jim's success but it did not happen by flipping a coin and having it land on heads four time in a row. The man has something within himself that compels his charges to take up the tasks of the game and do their best.
I am a little surprised-but not much. It was pretty much a now-or-never deal regarding his pursuit of a Super Bowl ring. What will surprise me is if the core staff of elite assistants do not stay to carry on the work. Because, I believe Jim's leaving has/had/includes some sort of contingency plan to keep the Michigan train rolling if at all possible.
Football is a very complicated game requiring a great deal more than simple, raw, physical talent. Even the most elite college players require coaches to teach the specific skills and to orchestrate the play of the team. Without excellent coaching even elitely talented players can result in mediocre team play. OSU has been coached at a very average level for several years. Michigan's coaching staff has been elite for the last 3 years-the best in the game this year. Unless and until OSU resolves its considerable coaching issues they will struggle-even with the best talent.
The question, here, for Michigan is with regard to the retention of that elite staff. If there is significant coaching staff retention, Michigan they could make a very serious run at another NC.
I saw this clip earlier. Elite coaching staffs turn excellent players into elite players and excellent teams into elite team...this is the 2023 Michigan football team. And one of the things that I noted in the review of the two plays that are featured is that for all the incessant and childish whining of our opponents as to how we got all the officiating breaks these clips turn those complaints upside down. The holding our DL had to endure, with impunity, is stunningly egregious.
Wonderful...I'm not complaining but one of my favorite memories got cut a few seconds too soon-Rod Moore's good-bye wave as he left the field with that glorious, game-sealing INT.
Football is the consummate team sport-with the most moving parts. Elite players without good coaching struggle to win. We love the talent and commitment of our great team of '23 but without the coaching, guidance and orchestration by an elite staff of coaches they are just another team. OSU can amass all the talent in the world...a huge hurtle remains.
What a joy to have JJ lead our Wolverines for the past two years. 27-1, 3 B1G Titles, 3 CFP appearances and a National Championship says it all. JJ's physical talents are excellent and his intangibles are off the charts. He turns 21 in a week. We will see what his future in football holds-I will not be surprised if he ends up being the top QB from this high ceiling class.
JJ is 20 years old. Your negative assessments are no more valid than the positive ones. Harbaugh basically calls JJ a generational talent. I think the kid has a very high ceiling.
Our main dish is leftover scalloped potatoes and ham with three bean salad as a palate cleanser.
We had our blizzard Monday night-lost power and missed the game. A second run at us last night but we escaped with little snow-just cold and wind. Highs around zero the next three days-very cold for us. We're hunkered down and have the wood stove ablazing.
We are a very happy family, especially the youngest grandson, after the Michigan achievements. If the Lions would pull this off we will be beside ourselves.
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Thanks...Interesting. We have a spectacularly gorgeous and clear sky this evening out here on the Great Kansas Prairie. Jupiter is already shining brightly.
We do need to get an early start to our sleep...leaving by 6 in the morning...will take two days to get to Virginia. Have a couple cycling and golfing dates before we get there. A nephew's wedding in Norfolk on Saturday.
See y'all when we get back.
Let me remind you of Morris out-running the entire, elite Alabama secondary, several who had the angle on him, for a TD in the Rose Bowl. And yesterday Moore took a short curl around the right hash-marks and angled across the field to the left sideline-torching the Michigan secondary for a 40 yard TD...and as he caught the ball Sherrone said to Klatt "Look out, he is very fast"...evidently someone knows something here. What exactly are you looking for???
Yes. Moore not only showed exceptional physical ability on his terrific TD catch and run but also excellent football intelligence as he repositioned himself and sat down in the zone coverage and made himself an available target.
And who taught Minter this scheme of defense??? McDonald, Minter and Martindale each have their onw little twists to this basic defense.
All indications are that Sherrone is a full-fledged disciple of Jim Harbaugh. And here, Orgi looks like the "chain-mover" that makes Jimmy smile from ear to ear-as he rips the heart out of the opposing defense. Sherrone, like Jim, doesn't give a damn about style points for the fans...and this is a very, very good thing (from my POV).
If the opposition needs to commit 7-8 to the box to stop the run all you have to do is hit the check-down. Cade was pretty successful by hitting the check-downs even when he was not a running threat. With Orgi, the LBs have got to be playing the running lanes-even the safeties are creeping up to the LOS. The M & M & M boys, Moore, Morgan and Morris have demonstrated their ability to take it to the house under these conditions. It is still pick your poison for a defense.
In general, I was very pleased with the potential that I saw for fielding a very competitive team. There is excellent speed and strength everywhere-with outstanding athleticism and a commitment to playing the game well. The roster is full and running over with football players. And all indications are that the culture lives on. Lots, lots, lots to be hopeful about.
How about Moore dropping into coverage!
These boys are looking elite. The Charmin boys are already cowering in the toilet.
Very pleased with Donavon-different running style, than previously, in the hole.
I think I have seen all the clips-multiple times.
Many/most of the comments here remind me of how Klatt characterized those who were/are losing their minds over the "cheating" allegations.
Sure, there have been significant changes since last year. How about all the hand-wringers take a step back and let these coaches and players play the game before y'all jump off the cliff.
OSU is in way over their head with an entitlement mentality-coaches, players, administration and fans. I cannot imagine that this strategy will work-a recipe for disaster.
Maybe if your HC is Day. Otherwise, this is never true. Even the best HCs value assistants who can think for themselves-and keep the HC on track.
If I protest the ridiculousness of this thread and the equally bad takes that follow vociferously enough will someone lock this???
I will be...have a daughter who did her undergrad there-she's a big Purdue basketball fan.
Jim is in Herbie the Love Bug-smiling from ear to ear...circling Day in his Ferrari.
I believe that Moore being ranked in the middle of the pack is appropriate. I also believe that it is very likely that he is well ahead of the curve in several regards and will move up these sort of rankings quite quickly.
OT, sort of: Recently, there have been a number of excellent you tube clips breaking down the (successful) strategies of NFL teams moving toward the "Raven" type defense to combat the high-powered passing offenses. It is my sense that the winning offensive strategies to attack these complicated amoeba defenses is going to trend back toward more complex rushing attacks.
Now, isn't it interesting to consider how Michigan climbed the ladder of success over the past three years??? Yes, it was employing the Raven's defense but it was also attacking all those defenses that are constructed to attempt to contain the increasingly popular passing attacks with a power rushing attack. Here, moving forward, I view Sherrone's response to the PSU defense as very interesting, good news. The pendulum in these regards has always swung back and there is no reason to believe that it will not, once again, do so. For these reasons, I will be shocked if Orgi is not the starting Michigan QB next year...and I will not be shocked if there is some form of a triple, or even quadruple, option that is an important part of this offense next year.
The point of playing the games remains the winning of them.
There are these allegations but he, still, was the best coach with the best demeanor. Even top college talent requires excellent coaching if they are to be successful as a team. From a basketball purest side, those UCLA teams were a joy to watch.
Evidently your first name has to begin with a "J" to be in the running:
John Wooden
Jay Wright
John Beilein
Johnny Orr
I would rank these four at the top.
I have a SIL who is among those 2 million. It's a characterless place from many perspectives.
Jay Wright is "only" 62...he should be revived by his sabbatical interlude. Back up the brinks truck and sign him to a five year deal...from which he can ride off into the sunset.
Well, in general you have a point. However, as I have just reported below, I made a key lime pie for this day. It is excellent all by itself...unwarmed and without ice cream.
I/we love pie-both the making and the eating. I made key lime last evening-for this day.
...after they keep the one they like the best. Their profile of actually knowing who is the best is not particularly good. They have clearly lost any understanding of the importance of and what comprises the "heart of a champion". This is just another of Day's significant faults.
Otherwise, in looking at the clip of that top RB from Texas what I see, first and foremost, is a lot of very bad tackling-pathetic effort. Sure, he is nicely put together and has good speed but he does not demonstrate the vision of the top backs. Is he coachable...can't tell from a clip???
Be informed by the offense in the second half against PSU-against that defense that "everyone" considered to be the most elite in the college game...and who the HC was in that game. Orgi, Mullings, Edwards and Hall...Loveland, Morris, Morgan, Moore, English...offensively this team is not as bankrupt as the hand-wringers believe it to be.
This year's schedule reminds me of the quip "Just because you are not paranoid does not mean that they are not out to get you". The Iowa schedule is stunning-that POS team could "legitimately" go undefeated.
Sainristil, Barrett and Jenkins.
I am very intrigued with what Mullings has shown...am a bit dismayed that he was not employed more. He appears to be one of those elite, angry-running SEC backs...6'2" 240 pounds-OMG.
Congrats to the Friday night boys!
There were too many self-inflicted gaffs but Mr. Purdy is one hell of a competitor.
Sometimes it take several years for a team that has an also-ran history to develop a mindset that can close the deal.
Whoa...looks like Pinckney football is back...to where it was when I was there-over 50 years ago!!!!
You may be correct but there is no way that your notion is not totally a blind-folded shot in the dark. This is a very complicated game. The Jim Harbaugh coaching story of taking four consecutive failing programs to very high levels of play strongly challenges your supposition. It is not intuitively obvious what drives Jim's success but it did not happen by flipping a coin and having it land on heads four time in a row. The man has something within himself that compels his charges to take up the tasks of the game and do their best.
You do not know this. In fact , Jim may have made the deal based upon the assurance that Jesse stays. We do not know.
I am a little surprised-but not much. It was pretty much a now-or-never deal regarding his pursuit of a Super Bowl ring. What will surprise me is if the core staff of elite assistants do not stay to carry on the work. Because, I believe Jim's leaving has/had/includes some sort of contingency plan to keep the Michigan train rolling if at all possible.
Jim gets to live his life.
That was a spectacular line! Along with "...they buried Woody Hayes instead!!!!"
Minter, Moore, Hart, Elston, Clinkscale...elite difference-makers...
Football is a very complicated game requiring a great deal more than simple, raw, physical talent. Even the most elite college players require coaches to teach the specific skills and to orchestrate the play of the team. Without excellent coaching even elitely talented players can result in mediocre team play. OSU has been coached at a very average level for several years. Michigan's coaching staff has been elite for the last 3 years-the best in the game this year. Unless and until OSU resolves its considerable coaching issues they will struggle-even with the best talent.
The question, here, for Michigan is with regard to the retention of that elite staff. If there is significant coaching staff retention, Michigan they could make a very serious run at another NC.
I saw this clip earlier. Elite coaching staffs turn excellent players into elite players and excellent teams into elite team...this is the 2023 Michigan football team. And one of the things that I noted in the review of the two plays that are featured is that for all the incessant and childish whining of our opponents as to how we got all the officiating breaks these clips turn those complaints upside down. The holding our DL had to endure, with impunity, is stunningly egregious.
Wonderful...I'm not complaining but one of my favorite memories got cut a few seconds too soon-Rod Moore's good-bye wave as he left the field with that glorious, game-sealing INT.
Football is the consummate team sport-with the most moving parts. Elite players without good coaching struggle to win. We love the talent and commitment of our great team of '23 but without the coaching, guidance and orchestration by an elite staff of coaches they are just another team. OSU can amass all the talent in the world...a huge hurtle remains.
We were in Wichita today for some shopping...and there was Michigan gear at a Towne East Square Mall sporting goods store!
Agreed. I could not make it/take it two minutes in. Good grief man-what are you, a twelve year old???
What a joy to have JJ lead our Wolverines for the past two years. 27-1, 3 B1G Titles, 3 CFP appearances and a National Championship says it all. JJ's physical talents are excellent and his intangibles are off the charts. He turns 21 in a week. We will see what his future in football holds-I will not be surprised if he ends up being the top QB from this high ceiling class.
Sincere thanks and congratulations.
Nothing beats that tripe of a piece about what the ANONYMOUS B1G coaches thought about Michigan.
And everything is an allegation-even though thousands, even millions view/hear it.
Tuttle should be good at turtling the Harbaugh offense.
JJ is 20 years old. Your negative assessments are no more valid than the positive ones. Harbaugh basically calls JJ a generational talent. I think the kid has a very high ceiling.
Our main dish is leftover scalloped potatoes and ham with three bean salad as a palate cleanser.
We had our blizzard Monday night-lost power and missed the game. A second run at us last night but we escaped with little snow-just cold and wind. Highs around zero the next three days-very cold for us. We're hunkered down and have the wood stove ablazing.
We are a very happy family, especially the youngest grandson, after the Michigan achievements. If the Lions would pull this off we will be beside ourselves.
Great beginning list. Sadly, said list goes on and on-as does the endless pit of willing listeners.
Kind of what I thought until that B1G speed blew the drawers off the SEC speed. I think we have a #1 WR on the outside.