Reader71

October 27th, 2013 at 1:20 AM ^

Brian's been acting out of character lately, and I think its driving some readers off the deep end. He IS generally a numbers guy, but he has acted like the sky is falling. It isn't. This is a pretty good team with some problems. I don't really believe anyone thought we'd be an elite team, but we've gone 6-1 so far. I know people are freaking out about HOW we won some of those games, but I don't see a reason for that. Akron and UConn are just Rorschach tests; you see what you want when you look at them. Most people on here think Borges should be fired and Hoke should wear a headset. I think both wins showed great resiliency and character.

MGoBrewMom

October 27th, 2013 at 3:28 AM ^

Many people thought this was the year we might be elite. I know I had high hopes, because I follow the recruiting so closely and I really believe in our coaches. I also thought Devin was going to be a breakout,elite QB. But obviously my eyes are open. I still have faith that we are in a good place to be very good in the next 1-2 years and meanwhile some of the knee jerk, crazy, bat shit, critical posts make me enjoy this board far less than I used to.

Reader71

October 27th, 2013 at 4:04 AM ^

Huh. I don't really follow recruiting closely, and this is the reason. I never count on freshmen. If they help, its a bonus. I do remember some people on here worried about Devin Gardner leaving for the NFL, but I didn't think that was a common belief. Huh.

MGoBrewMom

October 27th, 2013 at 9:15 AM ^

on freshmen"... Just really thought it would go different. I was getting hyped up, and my point is I was obviously wrong. I still think we are on the right track. but then I guess I am just a big pollyanna compared to all the critics who know so much more than the people actually doing the coaching. everybody is such a fucking expert on this board.

Rabbit21

October 27th, 2013 at 10:54 AM ^

It's a matter of expectations being raised as a result of the Notre Dame game, and then being subjected to two straight let down games against terrible teams, followed by a Minnesota game that didn't tell us much and then two games that define the word, "inconsistent". Put together with what appears to be a lack of improvement on many issues while we watch a major(and majorly annoying) rival round into form, along with the Rich Rod experience of a good record at the start of the season not meaning a damn thing and people are grumpy. So no, we're not particularly inclined to take a 6-1 record as being an especially positive sign given the context.

Section 1

October 27th, 2013 at 1:17 PM ^

I do remember some people on here worried about Devin Gardner leaving for the NFL, but I didn't think that was a common belief.  

In hindisght, it is truly remarkable; per subsequent interviews, we should have been more worried about Gardner leaving via transfer for the Arizona Wildcats, rather than via the draft for the Arizona Cardinals. 

 

http://www.michigandaily.com/sports/7-devin-gardner-i-thought-about-transferring-backup-25 

denardogasm

October 27th, 2013 at 9:24 AM ^

Do people really feel strongly that Hoke should wear a headset? I thought that was just a Sparty meme perpetuated by Mike Valenti. I truly so not give a shit whether he wears a headset or not. He's not the O-coordinator, and I thought what everyone liked about Hoke was his lack of micromanagement? He wears it in the key moments and knows Borges well. Plus there's probably a minion following him and telling him the plays without us knowing anyway.

Don

October 27th, 2013 at 11:46 AM ^

It's an inevitable byproduct of having a bye week and watching OSU pound the bejeesus out of Penn State.

Unfortunately, it pales in comparison to what will be going on here if we lose up in EL next week. I'll have to take a vacation from MGoBlogland in that event.

Maize Judicata

October 27th, 2013 at 8:49 AM ^

Next year we'll be awesome with our Top Ten recruiting class and experienced players. Yeah, that's the ticket. Next year. Can't wait.

johngrdn82

October 27th, 2013 at 9:49 AM ^

I will never understand the youth argument. When our team fails to live up to expectations its because we're young. When you give examples of teams doing it with the same, if not more young players its "Oh that coach just walked into a better situation". Michigan States young O-Line is getting better, by the way so is their young QB. Ohio has a young Defense that seems to be getting better. Maty Mauk looks good, Penn State has a young Qb (look pretty good against us didn't he?).

 

I don't mean to fight with people about this. I do believe that with a little more time coach Hoke will get this team where it needs to be. I just think this team should be farther along especially the defense. I think this team should be 7-0 right now. I think the biggest reason why they are not 7-0 is because of coaching mistakes. I am not here to troll, I'm here because I am a Michigan fan. I just want to see if other fans are seeing it the way I am. If not just tell me why that's all. I happen to think next week is HUGE for this staff, and this season.

 

How people can blow off the ramifications of next weeks game is beyond me. For all intensive purposes next week is must win. No coach Hoke will not lose his job nor will anyone on his staff; but as far as the season goes next week is a must win.

johngrdn82

October 27th, 2013 at 11:06 AM ^

Lose next week then come back here and tell me how "every game is important". Get beat by Michigan State and you basically got zero chance at a big ten title. Which by coach Hoke"s standards is a failed season. Save me the whole "pigment of your imagination" BULL! was I imagining 27 rushes for 27 yards? or 5 left guards, 2 centers, and 4 left tackles all before game 6? that happend!

 

BlueHills

October 27th, 2013 at 7:29 PM ^

Let's be honest. Whether or not we beat State, or they beat us, neither team is going to win a Big Ten title, because neither team is remotely likely to beat Ohio State.

OSU is simply a far more complete football team, and after 20 straight wins, it's obvious that they have elite coaching. 

Michigan and MSU have too many obvious flaws, and are far from complete teams. And neither coaching staff has what it takes to put together a world-beater.

So worrying about a B1G title is like worrying about whether the sky is falling. It's not going to happen.

nickb

October 27th, 2013 at 1:11 PM ^

he has nothing to offer. When Alabama had a bad rushing first game Saban called out and criticized his offensive line. Since then they have improved every week. Meyers called out his defense and yesterday the responded by holding PSU to two touchdowns in a blow out.

I have no doubt that Hoke is a nice man but he is not right for Michigan. His teams cannot play  well on the road and cannot beat high rank teams. Since his first year, the program has slowly deterioated in performance. To say they have only one lost and won six games misses what many Michigan fans are seeing as a trend. Schedule and beat inferior teams so that you become bowl eligible and take your losses toward the end of the season against better opponents.

If this is Michigan football, I and many Michigan fans want nothing to do with it.

I give Hoke three years max.