Too early prediction for next year
Here is the schedule and predictions
Aug. 30 | APPALACHIAN STATE (W) |
Sept. 6 | at Notre Dame (L) Their QB is back |
Sept. 13 | MIAMI (Ohio) (W) |
Sept. 20 | UTAH (W) |
Sept. 27 | MINNESOTA* (W) |
Oct. 4 | at Rutgers* (Toss Up) Hoke has not shown it can win on the road |
Oct. 11 | PENN STATE* (Toss Up) Assuming O'Brien is back |
Oct. 18 | Bye |
Oct. 25 | at Michigan State* (L) |
Nov. 1 | INDIANA* (HC) (W) |
Nov. 8 | at Northwestern* (W) Lose QB and key players |
Nov. 15 | Bye |
Nov. 22 | MARYLAND* (W) |
Nov. 29 | at Ohio State* (L) |
Dec. 6 | Big Ten Championship Game |
7 W
3 L
2 Toss Ups
With some good breaks we could be 9-3 and with some bad breaks we could be 7-5 again
December 29th, 2013 at 8:32 PM ^
fluke or that the six loss season was the most important. Inventing statements out of whole cloth is not a legitimate form of argumentation.
December 29th, 2013 at 11:37 PM ^
Again, its apparent from your tone that you believe Michigan and MSU to be the same level of football program, thus your endless downplaying of Dantonio's success, while consistently trying to bring up his failures...as if he's the coach at Michigan.
A program like MSU should see more fluctuation as they shouldn't be able to reload like Michigan or Ohio State. He's succeeding at the highest possible level for where he is. You're holding him to the Michigan standard while at the same time holding Hoke to a standard reserved for MSU.
December 29th, 2013 at 8:38 PM ^
December 29th, 2013 at 7:40 PM ^
I think they have had some significant loses before, but I've always thought this class of seniors in the middle of that defense was the core. I think Bullough will be hard to replace especially, but add Lewis, Alan, Dennard, and three offensive lineman to that and I think they will have a down year.
December 29th, 2013 at 8:07 PM ^
One other point, I have not seen mentioned. The impact of Hokes recruiting the last 3 years in Michigan and Ohio. MSU ate Rich Rod's lunch because of spread vs power ( not on defense, I know, but even so, Hoke has owned Michigan for the last two years) There is no way this is not gonna hurt Sparty's ability to reload. Yes MSU is the better program over the past 5 years, but lets see the impact of 3 years of Hoke recruiting the same type of offense and defense.
December 29th, 2013 at 6:50 PM ^
APP St.- They suck so should be an easy W
ND- With Golson back the domers should be pretty good,combine that with our horrible play on the road L
Miami- Should be an easy W
Utah- I'll say we get the W, but I'm not that confident.
Minny- W
Rutgers- I'll say a W just because it's Rutgers and we aren't going to lose to Rutgers, right?
PSU- I say we get a W if O'brien leaves, but a L if he comes back. I think he's gone.
MSU- L probably isn't going to be pretty in East Lansing
Indiana- We get a W in another shootout.
Northwestern- Hey a road W
Maryland- I say we win, but we also get to watch Diggs score a couple TDs and we will all wonder what could have been.
OSU- L
So I guess I'm predicting an underwhelming 9-3 as long as O'Brien leaves.
December 29th, 2013 at 6:51 PM ^
December 29th, 2013 at 7:11 PM ^
December 29th, 2013 at 6:51 PM ^
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December 29th, 2013 at 6:54 PM ^
Not a bad schedule. We should go at least 9-3. Our biggest question marks are OL, DL, and safety. I'm not going to fall into the omg we have no shot we will lose every game by 50 theme.
December 29th, 2013 at 7:02 PM ^
December 29th, 2013 at 6:54 PM ^
this next year stuff is old already. Make or break year.
December 29th, 2013 at 6:56 PM ^
December 29th, 2013 at 7:10 PM ^
December 29th, 2013 at 6:57 PM ^
at best.
December 29th, 2013 at 6:57 PM ^
December 29th, 2013 at 7:27 PM ^
Faith belongs in church, and hope is what gets gamblers in debt.
Hard, tangible results are the only thing that matter.
December 29th, 2013 at 7:41 PM ^
December 29th, 2013 at 8:28 PM ^
Fuck hugs. Nobody needs a goddamn hug unless they're a three-year-old who's just shit his pants. Grow the fuck up.
December 29th, 2013 at 8:44 PM ^
December 29th, 2013 at 9:39 PM ^
December 29th, 2013 at 6:58 PM ^
December 29th, 2013 at 6:58 PM ^
December 29th, 2013 at 6:59 PM ^
Losses to: ND, PSU, MSU, OSU, Northwestern, and maybe Rutgers or Maryland.
December 29th, 2013 at 6:59 PM ^
December 29th, 2013 at 11:35 PM ^
I'm Nick Saban and I'm not coming.
December 29th, 2013 at 7:00 PM ^
December 29th, 2013 at 7:02 PM ^
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December 29th, 2013 at 9:50 PM ^
December 29th, 2013 at 7:08 PM ^
December 29th, 2013 at 7:17 PM ^
All the backups will be second team All-Americans.
December 29th, 2013 at 7:32 PM ^
It's as reliable as the rising sun:
the "UM football predictions as an indicator of your manhood and virility" meme, brought to you by Professor X and all the other true University of Michigan fans who never, ever predict a loss because doing so means you have sand in your vagina.
December 29th, 2013 at 9:06 PM ^
Don: What's ironic is that for all Professor X's Chuck Norris-like board mantra when it comes to picking next year's win/loss record it would seem in real life he doesnt much like the possibility of confrontations. So I guess the "sack-up" stuff only applies to the internet.
http://mgoblog.com/mgoboard/michigan-fans-going-el#comment-2238258
December 29th, 2013 at 9:57 PM ^
December 29th, 2013 at 8:44 PM ^
This is tame compared to the e-wrist cutting around these parts during RR's tenure.
Fans love to bitch. Anonymous internet message boards that allow silly avatars are just the easiest way for people to complain without being taken seriously.
December 29th, 2013 at 7:00 PM ^
to the staff (which is most likely) and the results of player development remain the same, and Hoke's road record and record against ranked teams remains the same, a 7-5 seaosn is about right.
ND, MSU and OSU will be ranked and heck MInnesota might be ranked by then. Based on the horrible preparation and execution this season, I don't see any guaranteed wins except maybe App State and possibly Miami. All the rivals on the road, plus no top Olinemen returning and no pass rush...I'm scared.
December 29th, 2013 at 7:02 PM ^
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December 29th, 2013 at 8:47 PM ^
It has been good for the past couple of years. 4 years ago it was average. I do think they'll be good next year, but let's say they are only a really good defense (top 20) instead of elite? That's a huge difference. They basically play like UM's defense in 2011, and that game changes complexion immensely. Not saying it is a given, but people are really ignoring the fact that 1/2 of those defenders on the field against Stanford won't be on that same field next year.
December 29th, 2013 at 7:06 PM ^
We should not lose a single game besides our rivals. Ohio might be winnable as they lose Hyde and their OL. I have no idea what ND or MSU will look like.
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