What positives can we take away from the Alabama game?
The game was not pretty; it was a beat down. I do, however, see some areas for hope.
Dennis Norfleet looks to be an emerging star on kick off returns.
The team fought to the end.
We got this loss in our first game, and it's the most talented team on our schedule.
Any other positives you can think of?
September 1st, 2012 at 11:41 PM ^
We have cornered the market on football players named Devin.
September 1st, 2012 at 11:42 PM ^
September 1st, 2012 at 11:48 PM ^
September 1st, 2012 at 11:48 PM ^
September 1st, 2012 at 11:55 PM ^
Although I am glad Raymon Taylor decided to come back for this one.
September 1st, 2012 at 11:41 PM ^
That donkey Dave Brandon might be fired?
September 2nd, 2012 at 12:10 AM ^
Why, because he didn't schedule savannah state so Michigan could win 84-0 like oklahoma state?
Get over yourself, Michigan has gotten better and by playing a team like this. They won't face a team with that kind of talent stock this year again.
September 2nd, 2012 at 12:37 AM ^
We didn't, and won't, get anything out of this game, at all, nothing. Now, that doesn't mean you're wrong that scheduling the game was good, I'm neutral on that decision. But getting humuliated, outclassed and demoralized probably isn't going to teach us much. Maybe I'm wrong, dunno...
September 2nd, 2012 at 12:42 AM ^
Those guys are going to do absolutely everything in their power to make sure it doesn't happen again.
September 2nd, 2012 at 1:01 AM ^
This game had nothing to do with effort, everything to do with the talent discrepancy. It's the last remaining affects of RichRods poor recruiting
September 2nd, 2012 at 1:29 AM ^
You really believe that they won't learn anything from this game?
September 2nd, 2012 at 2:43 AM ^
have you ever in your life played any sort of sports?
September 2nd, 2012 at 9:03 AM ^
Don't we generally praise MSU hoops for going and playing the UNCs and Dukes of the world early in the season to make them a more battle-tested team? MSU sometimes get beat down in those games (e.g., aircraft carrier classic last year), but it gets them great national exposure and gives the players a chance to measure themselves against one of the great teams in the country. Same thing applies here. Sure, it sucks to lose the game, but I hope we keep playing them -- eventually the talent level will even out and we will win those games. I also think playing in this game will make us better / tougher this year against the rest of our schedule.
Also, Oregon got beaten down by LSU last year and would have been in the BCS championship talks had they run the table in the Pac12. This game had no effect on our B1G championship / Rose Bowl aspirations and if we run the table we will be in the BCS championship talks.
September 1st, 2012 at 11:41 PM ^
O-Line did well in pass protection
Punting
September 1st, 2012 at 11:46 PM ^
I wonder if it was good pass pro or QB contain rush
September 2nd, 2012 at 12:03 AM ^
For Bama, a passing Denard is a good Denard. Especially when he throws it to you.
September 1st, 2012 at 11:47 PM ^
He stares into your soul.
September 2nd, 2012 at 12:00 AM ^
Musberger actually said something i agreed with.. Norfleet will return a kick for a TD before the b1g ten season starts.. or at least during the season..
Kid truly will be special.. id prefer to see him in the RB rotation sooner than later.. he has some moves..
September 2nd, 2012 at 12:22 AM ^
I was worried about UM finding a replacement for the previous kick returner lost during the offseason (sad to see him go...); i think they've found him.
September 2nd, 2012 at 5:13 PM ^
Surely you could have said this without praising Musberger...
September 2nd, 2012 at 12:27 AM ^
can we at least get his name right. It's NORTHFLEET. sorry its just driving me crazy that everyone is calling him norfleet
September 2nd, 2012 at 12:28 AM ^
Not sure if serious
September 2nd, 2012 at 12:42 AM ^
Its Norfleet. Unless Scout and Rivals have it wrong.
September 2nd, 2012 at 12:47 AM ^
sorry guys i'm drunk and thought it was funny.
September 2nd, 2012 at 12:55 AM ^
let me check tomorrow and get back to you.
September 2nd, 2012 at 1:06 AM ^
yeah obviously i make super awesome sarcasm jokes when i'm drunk and everyone just misses my brilliance...
September 1st, 2012 at 11:48 PM ^
That was more a case of Alabama's scheme . . . contain Denard, keep him in the pocket until he throws.
September 1st, 2012 at 11:49 PM ^
Touche
September 1st, 2012 at 11:50 PM ^
every good defense Denard has seen in his college career, which is why he'll be an 'athlete' in the NFL.
September 2nd, 2012 at 12:18 AM ^
be pleasantly surprised with DR's passing come the B1G season.
Suck it Sparty!!
September 2nd, 2012 at 12:24 AM ^
How about that pass to Gallon in stride!
He really threw some long bombs!
RGIII who?
September 1st, 2012 at 11:42 PM ^
grain alcohol cures the pain quicker?*punts*
September 1st, 2012 at 11:43 PM ^
Looks promising
September 2nd, 2012 at 12:10 AM ^
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September 1st, 2012 at 11:43 PM ^
Hagerup's punting wasn't bad. That's all I got.
September 1st, 2012 at 11:43 PM ^
I can fit three fists in my mouth
September 1st, 2012 at 11:51 PM ^
I've heard that about you.
September 1st, 2012 at 11:53 PM ^
Felt like he outkicked the coverage a couple of times. Booming it for 60+ yards doesn't do any good if the guy gets a running start at our coverage team. Think the actual field position swings from punting hurt us.
September 2nd, 2012 at 12:35 AM ^
18 knuckles in his mouth doesn't do any good if he vomits. Should stick to 17.4 fists.
September 2nd, 2012 at 12:40 AM ^
I'll take 60+ yard punts all night long. I could do with fewer terrible penalties for running past the returner being called as interference, all while practically being ridden from behind into said returner.
Positives: Gallon is really good, Norfleet shows promise, our biggest defensive problem was tackling NOT being out of position. We have 11 guaranteed games left to watch.
Negatives (not asked for but here they are anyway): Key injuries. Half the freshman class burning red-shirts tonight. Injuries.
Side note: Why do referees from every conference hate us so much?
September 2nd, 2012 at 8:06 AM ^
September 2nd, 2012 at 5:21 PM ^
There is such a thing as outkicking your coverage. He could have used a little more hang time on a couple of his punts.
September 1st, 2012 at 11:43 PM ^
September 2nd, 2012 at 12:25 AM ^
It could have been worse.
September 2nd, 2012 at 1:06 AM ^
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September 1st, 2012 at 11:43 PM ^