This is it(OFFICIAL WE ARE BACK THREAD)
November 19th, 2011 at 4:15 PM ^
I'm so happy with how we're playing lately, it can't be overstated. Iowa and MSU excluded obviously, but the important thing is that both our players and coaches seem to have actually learned from their mistakes.
November 19th, 2011 at 5:00 PM ^
Are better than their starters. ;-)
November 19th, 2011 at 5:19 PM ^
I loved how Hoke was out on the field during the last goal line stand. I felt like the D (maybe the coaches too) went home a little early against ILL and allowed a free score late. It was nice to see the coaches encouraging the kids to play all 60 no matter what the score.
November 19th, 2011 at 4:03 PM ^
Hail! /pumps fist
Hail! /pumps fist
To Michigan, the leaders and best!
November 19th, 2011 at 4:07 PM ^
Not just yet...I say pump the brakes for one more week.
I grew up in a land where I could count on 3 things.
1. Illinois to have a 2nd half of the season choke
2. Penn State fans blaming every loss to the refs.
3. Michigan beat Ohio
We're approaching the normalcy that I grew accustom to...but we're not quite there.
Michigan won't be "BACK" until we do one thing.
BEAT OHIO!
November 19th, 2011 at 4:08 PM ^
According to none other than
Michael Rosenberg's prediction,
Nebraska 27, Michigan 21
The Cornhuskers should be able to rush outside the tackles against Michigan, and I think Nebraska's defense is more talented than Michigan's.
And if that doesn't convince you that we lost today, here is
Drew Sharp's predicition:
Nebraska 24, Michigan 17
The Wolverines have improved defensively (they're not as historically wretched as they were a year ago), but until they can be successful against a physical team that's nationally ranked, they are miles away from returning to competitive relevance.
So, uh, I guess we lost?
Mike, take a hike. Drew, screw you.
Together, you are historically even more wretched than you were a year ago. Competitive relevance? Well, you are employed by the Free Press; it would not be accurate to say that either of you works for that paper.
November 19th, 2011 at 4:10 PM ^
Great game. But let's try to remember: Nebraska isn't a very good team. In their last two games, they lost at home to NW and squeaked by PSU.
November 19th, 2011 at 4:14 PM ^
Here's a down arrow to lighten your mood.
November 19th, 2011 at 4:17 PM ^
I love my Michigan football Saturdays in the way that had become only a memory the last few years. And to me this is just the tip of the iceberg. Wait until this staff gets year 2 and 3 with players with players they have been developing and teaching.
November 19th, 2011 at 4:17 PM ^
November 19th, 2011 at 4:18 PM ^
Very satisfying win over Nebraska. About as complete of a game that Michigan has played in a long while; the last time I felt this way after a Michigan win was Michigan's destruction of #2 ranked Notre Dame in 2006.
The only thing that I could possibly complain about is that Michigan played this well against Nebraska but lost against Iowa, which sucks but shows that Michigan is learning and improving as the year goes on. Methinks the future looks bright.
November 19th, 2011 at 4:54 PM ^
Lloyd Brady, and Brady Hoke. Arrgghh. Sink Ohio!
November 19th, 2011 at 4:46 PM ^
November 19th, 2011 at 4:24 PM ^
the posbang?
November 19th, 2011 at 4:24 PM ^
beat ohio time
November 19th, 2011 at 5:03 PM ^
I like the sentiment. That was fun. We will be back.....when we beat Ohio. Because that is what Michigan football needs to do.
I do consider the score settled, that has been rankling my thoughts lo these 14 years. Welcome to the Big Ten, Huskers.
November 19th, 2011 at 5:14 PM ^
But: Possible BCS match-ups? Would the Big East or ACC champion be possible?
November 19th, 2011 at 5:37 PM ^
With full acknowledgement that this is cart-before-the-horse stuff and knocking on every piece of wood in sight.....the Big East champion is going to be completely undesirable and will be the last or second-to-last pick (Houston might come after), and the Orange Bowl with the ACC champion has next-to-last pick. No way we get the Big East champ, they'll play the ACC champ in the Orange or the Big 12 champ in the Fiesta.
We might go to the Orange and play the ACC champ, but that's probably only if Houston falls off the track. Otherwise I think the most likely deal would be Alabama in the Sugar.
November 19th, 2011 at 5:51 PM ^
beating TSIO next week would make this whole season fantastic by itself. Next week is a MUST win. When we win it, then we are TRULY back. In watching the Penn State-Ohio game now, there's no doubt Michigan is a better team. Bring 'em on!
November 19th, 2011 at 6:57 PM ^
This game means nothing if we lose to Ohio next week. WE MUST FINISH LIKIE CHAMPIONS!!!!!
November 19th, 2011 at 7:23 PM ^
It makes you feel like saying fuck yeah we're Michigan fergodsakes
November 19th, 2011 at 7:38 PM ^
Feelin great!
How are you?