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Not top 5, but I love this…

Not top 5, but I love this short clip about that game (pretty sure I copied this from an Athletic article about Sherrone):

In a cramped corner of Penn State’s visitors’ locker room, Sherrone Moore headed straight for his offensive line.

This was Moore’s first major stress test as Michigan’s head coach, and it was a doozy: a top-10 matchup on the road, nearly 111,000 fans in the stands, Jim Harbaugh stuck in a hotel room. The team learned of Harbaugh’s suspension on the flight to State College, and Moore found out 90 minutes before the game that he’d be the acting head coach. Now he had to tear up his game plan and figure out a way to protect a five-point lead with his line struggling to block Penn State’s pass rush.

Moore let Michigan’s offensive linemen know what was coming. The room was small enough that other position groups could hear the message loud and clear.

"Fellas, we’re going to run the ball right up their ass."

The scene that day in State College is the simplest explanation for why Moore is now Michigan’s head coach. He decided Michigan was going to impose its will on Penn State, and 32 consecutive running plays later, the Wolverines walked away with a 24-15 victory. Moore, overcome with emotion, unleashed a postgame interview that will be replayed for the rest of his coaching career.

“I want to thank the Lord,” Moore said, tears streaming down his face. “I want to thank coach Harbaugh. I f— love you, man. I love the s— out of you. We did this for you.”

Moore provided a rare glimpse into the core of a coach who typically maintains a guarded demeanor in public. But for the people who know him well, nothing about that day was a surprise — not Moore’s poise under pressure, not his ability to rise to the occasion, not the emotions that poured out in his postgame interview.

I give no mindshare

To such…

I give no mindshare

To such lame incompetence

Combine is better

https://youtu.be/pl_dAKSfNvo…

https://youtu.be/pl_dAKSfNvo?si=8KLksc0uwZSLK3e_&t=744

Brady's was hilarious:

Brady's was hilarious:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZOBUl-ZH-JU

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tyi5T7hlcbM

He/she looked like it's been…

He/she looked like it's been eating well.

Hoping he/she finds true love and makes a dozen more little wolverines to terrorize the countryside.

Wish I could take credit for…

Wish I could take credit for it.  I don't spend much time on FB these days but it happened to pop up on my news feed from Brad Galli over on channel 7, WXYZ.

Nice catch Brad!

This pic shows the target…

This pic shows the target Cat was shooting at, that little triangle between the goalie's catching glove, his leg pad, and the post.  Cat's stick is flexed and he's probably pretty close to the release point, the puck coming off his stick.  Edit:  I just noticed that other stick almost blocking the shot.  These pros are something else.

Nice snipe!

Yup, one of the signs of a…

Yup, one of the signs of a good team is when you still win even when you're not playing your best.

They certainly are playing well enough to get into the playoffs.  But it's shaping up to be a tough first-round draw against Boston, Florida, or the Rangers.  It will be interesting to see if Stevie can make a move before the deadline, without giving too much up.  We're a good team, solid, but probably need a couple of pieces to compete with the top teams for a Cup.

You know I didn't think of…

You know I didn't think of it until you mentioned it.  The Wings do have a lot of grit.  We don't have the McDavid's or the Mackinnons or the Makars but it's a solid group that works hard.

Vegas was built the same way for their Cup run.  They had some good and great players but probably not what you'd call elite.  But they were deep and solid up and down the lineup.

Patrick Roy Statue of…

Patrick Roy Statue of Liberty play:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1lTkNE1z8ss

Yeah, I've had to temper my…

Yeah, I've had to temper my hatred a little bit.  After playing for West Point for 4 years my middle son was stationed in Colorado Springs.  They must have got to him.  For someone who played at a pretty high level (my son, not me) he appreciates the speed with which they play.  Mackinnon and Makar are elite and they've got depth.  When he was out there they were winning a Cup and the Wings sucked ass.

He likes the Wings too, which is weird.  Datsyuk was his favorite.  And now he has my first grandchild so I have to be civil.

But now the Wings are like Michigan Football and even the Lions!  From sucking ass to excellence.  I don't remember Detroit having this many teams so competitive.  Full props to Stevie Y and Newsie, Coach Jim, and MCDC.  LGRW!

"throwing $5 million away…

"throwing $5 million away into a rainy-day investment fund might be a formality to you or me"

That's the crazy part to me.  He could have blown 95% of the $100M, or let's say 90% of his $50M net after taxes and agent.  If he had a good pro managing that $5M, he could earn $250K a year in interest, possibly tax-free if uses municipal bonds.  That is a very nice retirement wage.

How about Clark Fredericks…

How about Clark Fredericks Stadium, after the guy who recovered after being abused by his scoutmaster.

During sentencing, the judge apologized for having to sentence him to 5 years minus time served, which he used wisely to get treatment, therapy and unscramble his mind.  Now he helps others who have been abused salvage what's left of their lives.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9gTedz_OCZY

*Edited to make less graphic.  Many of us come on this site for a diversion from the negativity in the world.  If you'd like more detail click the link.

Considering the year CJ had…

Considering the year CJ had with the Texans, and the receiving corps he had with the Nuts, what a stellar job Minter, Clink, Elston, and the whole defense did holding them to 24 points.

Glorious.

I had a hard time seeing the…

I had a hard time seeing the “elbow” in the video.

Yup, he flopped like a soccer player.  I think he had twin Freddie P. Soft's, one standing on each shoulder, chirping at him to take a dive and writhe around in agony for 30 seconds.

Nice to see the NCAA going…

Nice to see the NCAA going the opposite direction of the pitchfork crowd on MSU and OSU boards screaming for our championship and wins to be vacated.  I loved when the NCAA talking head said that we won, "fair and square".

Now, Warde, let's compensate players to the extent we are able to under current NIL rules so that we can compete for the best high school and portal talent out there.

I thought the exchanges…

I thought the exchanges between Pat and Sherrone were entertaining.  Pagano said some great things about Michigan.  I believe his nephew played for Coach Jim.  AJ Hawk bucknut admitted how great our player development was.  The best though was when Hawk asked Sherrone what things he was going to carry over in the program from the Harbaugh era and the first thing Sherrone said was the "toughness, blue-collar mentality..." and the look on Hawk's face was priceless.  He blinked, lowered his head, and then the look on his face.  I just thought it was awesome.  It just reminded me of 2021, Hassan and that O Line running it down their throat.

My thoughts as well.  In the…

My thoughts as well.  In the end, the moment was just a little too big for them with all the mistakes.

If Jim Harbaugh is coaching that team he takes the points.

The irony is that other…

The irony is that other teams are doing what Jim advocated for, paying players, just consistent with the current rules.

I still have PTSD from those last seasons of BPONE.  I'm concerned we're going to get curb-stomped in Columbus next year.  Perhaps Manuel and Moore will surprise me...

Santa, we need your help.

And he made the practice…

And he made the practice attempt too.  Usually that bodes well for the next attempt but he got the yips.

Such a great hit, a de…

Such a great hit, a de-cleater.  One that makes the receiver question if his QB is going to get him killed.  A great momentum shifter as well, getting off the field with conviction and slamming that door shut.

Or Juwan yelling, "THEY SAID…

Or Juwan yelling, "THEY SAID YOU COULDN'T BEAT OHIO STATE!  NOW WHAT!"

Sheila Hamp, Chris Spielman,…

Sheila Hamp, Chris Spielman, Brad Holmes, Dan Campbell, Ben Johnson, Aaron Glenn, Goff, Hutchinson and GRIT.

Hamp put together the right executive team, including Spielman and they got the vision right of what type of GM and Head Coach they wanted.

Holmes and Campbell are studs.

Johnson is a great offensive mind, very creative, and excels at attacking defenses.

Glenn has been good enough with what we have on that side of the ball.  The last draft was used mostly on the offensive side of the ball.  We'll probably see more resources invested in D next year.

Goff and Hutch are great leaders for their respective units.

Edit:  After reading others' comments, I felt remiss not adding the OL and DL to the list.

The ironic thing is that…

The ironic thing is that Coach Jim wants to pay players.  He wants them to get their share of the revenue.  That can happen through NIL, perhaps not in a wholly legitimate way but that is what other teams are doing and no one is telling them that it is wrong.

And yet we seem to be behind the curve a bit.  We're paying players, but it's later in their careers and it's not as much money, from what I'm hearing...

In spot duty Orji looked…

In spot duty Orji looked good but he needs more reps.  It looked like he was so excited to be in there that he just wanted to take off running, which worked great on the first play.  The second play in both games looked like the jet sweep might have been the better option.

MCDC has absolutely changed…

MCDC has absolutely changed the culture by bringing in "his (and Brad's) guys".  And Aidan is a poster child for grit, toughness, and work ethic.  We see and hear him on the sidelines prodding and encouraging his teammates, not to take a play off.  The guy has a world-class motor and he leads others without being obnoxious.

Love this team.  We might need a few more pieces in the defensive backfield, DL, and WR to win the Super Bowl but Campbell is getting everything out of what he has.  Fun to watch.

Username checks out.

Username checks out.

I followed a similar journey…

I followed a similar journey, the ups and downs of fandom.  I'm 63 and my username is an homage to the '85 and '97 defenses.  I loved watching opposing offenses try and move the ball forward only to see our dominant front 7's crush their intentions with an enthusiasm unknown to mankind.

Lloyd was frustrating because if they had only opened up the offense like he did in his last game we could have achieved so much more.  The RichRod years were tough, but then Denard became so fun to watch.  Hoke started with promise then faded.  The injustice of 2016 forced me to reevaluate my passion for Michigan football altogether.  Why become so emotionally invested when a game can be stolen from you by the officials?  (It wasn't the spot so much as the consistently biased calls throughout the game, the PI call against us and the PI non-call against them.  The ref slapping a bucknut's ass after a successful play.)

I always had faith in Coach Jim.  Even when it looked the most bleak I knew his passion and NFL track record proved he could do it at the college level.  At least I believed he could.  While I admired our approach to NIL on principle, I questioned if we would ever win a National Championship without paying players like other programs have.

Well whaddayaknow?  It turns out a Ball Team, a Brotherhood that loves each other, is well-coached, highly trained, and physically and mentally developed can beat multiple bands of mercenaries.  While I love JJ and Blake, Zak and Trevor, Jim, Jesse, Sherrone, Mike Hart, Jay, Clink, and Mike Elston, (what a staff!  truly elite, world-class), the Don, Mason Graham & Kenneth Grant, I think I respect, admire and appreciate how we won just as much - developing the character of young Michigan Men.

A season for the ages.

The question is.. do the…

The question is.. do the Buckeye boosters have pockets as deep as A&M oil money?

Boosters?  I thought Name, Image, and Likeness was about capitalizing on a player's popularity commercially.  Like signing autographs, doing commercials, and endorsing products.  If you're using Booster money isn't that pay to play?  Isn't that against the rules?  Where's the NCAA in all of this? /s

No wonder Coach Jim's heading for the NFL.  Suspended for 1/2 the season?  He's all about competing with well-defined rules.  CFB is a joke, which makes our winning the National Championship the way we did all that more satisfying.

Million-dollar question...how do we replace Coach Herb?

Well Done!  Thx for posting!…

Well Done!  Thx for posting!

 

Had similar thoughts…

Had similar thoughts listening to Feldman on Eisen's show.  He's had to change his tune since the NCAA came out and said we won fair and square.

And with Coach Jim's suspensions, it's like we did it with one arm tied behind our backs.

Some on this blog had some pretty clever descriptions of Feldman.  I was trying to remember them.  Weasel?  Then I pretty much moved on.  Gotta do some work, clean up the house for the game tonight.

Recruiting.  Someone else…

Recruiting.  Someone else can chime in but I seem to remember someone saying Jesse was OK but Moore and others were better.

I think he needs at least…

I think he needs at least one more year of learning to get into the right play at the line of scrimmage.  But who am I, Gus?  A commenter on a sports blog.

I am kind of surprised that others gave him the advice to go pro.  We will see how it turns out.

It comes down to development…

It comes down to development, doesn't it?  Where would he improve more, playing another year of college or getting practice and exhibition game reps as a pro, being a pro QB's understudy?

I don't have the answer to that question.  Klatt's opinion is that he should play another year of college.  I like that answer.

  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BmGoSrfsKr4

 

My heart breaks for you…

My heart breaks for you Dennis.  I have a close friend who was molested by his uncle.

I think many people underestimate the trauma caused by such a violation, especially by a trusted and beloved family member.  They don't understand how it cripples the psyche nor how much healing is required.  My friend has found help in his faith in Jesus as the Healer of the brokenhearted.  (I only mention it as a statement of fact that might help someone.  I realize this is not a suitable space for religious debate.)

In case you haven't heard of Clark Fredericks, he went through something similar.  I wish you the best as you seek restoration and healing.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9gTedz_OCZY

 

That was a great tackle.  I…

That was a great tackle.  I was shocked when the receiver wasn't able to pull away.  Mikey was like a bulldog on a bone.  Just like Blake after his touchdown run, mugging for the camera like a junkyard dog.  And that defense did play like a pack of wolves...dominant.

One more thing about teams.  For all of the miscues, the low snap, the yips, the doink, during Mikey's 81-yard pick return, to a man all 11 guys flipped the switch and were on offense, heading the other way and making impressive blocks.  Part of it might have been Washington's realization at that moment that their National Championship hopes were crushed, but that was a well-coached return.

Edit: Perhaps technically a defensive play, not a special teams play.  But in my mind, it kind of fell in that category, not a kickoff or punt return but an interception return.

Thanks Alex!  Great job!

Thanks Alex!  Great job!

Amen, well-said, thank you.

Amen, well-said, thank you.

Great piece, thx for posting…

Great piece, thx for posting Blu.

Sorry, you're right, the…

Sorry, you're right, the lines got crossed in my brain and I thought the MSU loss was in '22.

Please pardon the typo …

Please pardon the typo (Great Leader), it's late.

Awesome video, thx for…

Awesome video, thx for posting.

Obligatory.

 

Obligatory.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hzFpiW5vHrc

 

There was a series when our…

There were multiple series when our front 7 absolutely dominated them and kept sacking and pushing them back.  I think we got them to 3rd and 20+ multiple times.  I'm about to do a rewatch and I'll cue them up and add them to this comment.

THAT is the punishing Michigan Defense, like the '85 and '97 defenses, that inspired my username.

While we're working at being…

While we're working at being technically correct, I have a problem with the NHL and NFL "percentage" columns.  They call them percentages but they list them as decimal fractions, .663 or .571.  If they were percentages they would shift the decimal point over two places, 66.3% or 57.1%.

I read the numbers and it makes me want to axe someone a question about what they seen.

Just to clarify, didn't mean…

Just to clarify, didn't mean to imply that the coach picks his players, but the team, the organization, the GM, the scouting department, coaches pick their players.  In college, the teams make their pitch, their "NIL" offer and the players decide.

The Pro game is indeed very competitive and coaches work long hours, especially during the season.  But the point is that there is a break before fall camp where coaches typically get some time off.

And I don't begrudge him one…

And I don't begrudge him one bit.  Sure, selfishly, I would love him to be UM's coach until he retires.  He brought Michigan football back from the brink of perennial mediocrity.  Those were some dark, dark days.  BPONE was continuous.  I remember wondering if we'd ever get back to our former glory, as a football program.

Coach Jim did it.  Without compromising, without paying players up front.  He did it the right way, recruiting players who wanted to play for Michigan and developing them better than any other collegiate program.  Even when a majority was calling for him to be fired.

He's earned the right to do what he wants.  The Pro game is simpler because you don't have to personally recruit.  You get to choose who is on your team, the player doesn't choose you.  You're able to take a little time off to spend with your family.

Coach Jim is the ultimate competitor.  He's made it to the Super Bowl once and lost in the last minute to his brother.  I'm sure he wants to compete at that highest level again.

But perhaps he's fallen in love with the college game and the impact he can have on so many young men.

Coach Jim, do what you want.  I'm forever grateful and will cheer for you wherever you coach.

One of the rules of stupid: …

One of the rules of stupid:  Don't do stupid things at stupid times with stupid people at stupid places.

 

Harbaugh knew best.  The…

Harbaugh knew best.  The Team, The Team, The Team.

Love the Brotherhood on this squad.