Al Borges Appreciation?
248 yards rushing
503 yards passing
751 yards of total offense
Devin Gardner breaks record for passing yards in one game (also, throws No INTs)
Jeremy Gallon breaks record for receiving yards in one game (yes, that was Braylon's record previously)
Fitz Toussaint had four rushing touchdowns
63 points
THIS OFFENSE BORES ME
October 19th, 2013 at 8:06 PM ^
During home games we get Al "Jekyl" Borges. On the road, we get Al "Hyde" Borges.
It's the only explanation.
October 19th, 2013 at 8:06 PM ^
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October 19th, 2013 at 8:13 PM ^
I never stopped.
October 19th, 2013 at 8:07 PM ^
If we can get 1/2 of the total yards and points against MSU I will build a statue to Al and burn incense in front of it three times a day.
October 19th, 2013 at 8:10 PM ^
October 19th, 2013 at 8:30 PM ^
A Laughing Borges statue, perhaps?
October 20th, 2013 at 9:18 AM ^
That, my friend, is hillarious. Well done!
October 19th, 2013 at 8:07 PM ^
Really enough said IMO. Happy we did well, still thought we continued to manball for no yards under center too many times, but at least this time we ran more from spread. Call me one of those fans but the terrible defensive effort overshadowed the game for me, and as I was there at the stadium I kept thinking "we are in a shootout with and can't stop Indiana, at home."
October 19th, 2013 at 8:09 PM ^
October 19th, 2013 at 8:10 PM ^
To appease my frusturation with the defense, I tell myself even MSU defense allowed them 28 points (I know I know, it's rather hard to find a silver lining for the defense after what we saw today....but to maintain my sanity).
October 19th, 2013 at 8:10 PM ^
October 19th, 2013 at 8:08 PM ^
Nope. Today makes last week more maddening.
October 20th, 2013 at 12:49 AM ^
October 19th, 2013 at 8:08 PM ^
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October 19th, 2013 at 9:17 PM ^
now let's acknowledge 63 points and 751 yards on offense.
October 19th, 2013 at 11:05 PM ^
October 19th, 2013 at 8:10 PM ^
Not pleased with him yet. This was one game, and it was against arguably the worst defense int he Big Ten. Just because he did this once doesn't mean he'll repeat in two weeks against Michigan State. He was inconsistant last year, too. If Michigan has a strong showing on offense against MSU, then I'll be happier. I liked that Borges was putting Gardner in the gun on most plays, I'll give you that.
October 19th, 2013 at 10:54 PM ^
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October 19th, 2013 at 8:12 PM ^
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October 19th, 2013 at 8:13 PM ^
the offense played against one of the worst defenses in the country. The could not tackle nor scheme against Gallon. One would think they would double team him and hit on the line of scrimmage but did neither. The allowed him to run wild in the ID secondary. God help us if fans have lower their expectations to the point where we compliment an OC scoring points against a totally pathethc defense.
One thing I will say. He did throw a pass with 2:30 minutes left to move the chains. I suspect media pressure forced his hand.
October 19th, 2013 at 8:14 PM ^
October 19th, 2013 at 8:15 PM ^
October 19th, 2013 at 11:47 PM ^
No.. we don't have to give it up to Borges. They were basically playing against air, at home. Do it against MSU, and Borges will get his due.
October 19th, 2013 at 8:15 PM ^
Scoring points. That's all he does -- score points.
And all the dandies here whine and simper.
Meanwhile, teams pass up and down the field on Michigan's D. Mattison needs to be fired. WHAT WORKS IN THE NFL DOESN'T WORK IN COLLEGE GREG OR GERG OR WHATEVER YOU NAME IS.
October 19th, 2013 at 8:16 PM ^
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October 19th, 2013 at 8:18 PM ^
October 19th, 2013 at 9:21 PM ^
Glad to see the NCAA granted him a one-game redshirt.
Still, if he's sore for Sunday, it's gonna be hard for Jacksonville to cover those 28 point spreads.
October 20th, 2013 at 10:00 AM ^
Take your time.
October 20th, 2013 at 10:53 AM ^
is actually, Dennard. I think that's what he was getting at. Think about it...
October 19th, 2013 at 8:19 PM ^
Only at MGoBlog would Borges be down voted today.
I was afraid we were becoming anti-Michigan football, but I was wrong. We're there. Move over, Shaggybevo.
October 19th, 2013 at 8:53 PM ^
Read the fucking thread. No one is saying anything negative about the job Borges did today.
He's downvoted because he's not being excused for PSU and earlier games. He's also being downvoted because it's Indiana...the worst defense in the league.
And is HE even being downvoted? Or is the question that we need to show appreciation for him being downvoted? That's at least why I hit that little red triangle. I disagree that there should be an appreciation thread for today. If his offense is this effective for the rest of the season, then me along with many others will be appreciative.
October 19th, 2013 at 9:38 PM ^
October 20th, 2013 at 9:37 AM ^
"Are they the worst defense Michigan has ever faced, though? "
Adjusted for pace - probably not.
Not adjusted for pace? They must be real close.
October 19th, 2013 at 8:19 PM ^
October 19th, 2013 at 8:20 PM ^
Granted, you can rightly say that it was Indiana's defense and attach some qualifier when it comes to competency as a result, but we did manage 9.04 yards per snap on average. That does have to account for something, I would think. The game plan directly attacked Indiana's problems with both the run and the pass and it did win us the game.
October 19th, 2013 at 8:20 PM ^
October 19th, 2013 at 8:21 PM ^
We're celebrating a performance against IU? I thought this was Michigan, fergodsakes.
October 20th, 2013 at 12:03 AM ^
Right, because that was the IU of today. Great point.
October 19th, 2013 at 9:39 PM ^
October 19th, 2013 at 8:21 PM ^
They had to put up video game numbers, and they did. You can't argue with that.