Rutger fan predicts 27-19 win over Michigan
https://rutgers.forums.rivals.com/threads/placing-michigan-on-upset-alert.155518/
We’re 1-8, but I think we beat Michigan. There’s no question that Rutgers has struggled its first nine games, as our freshman QB struggled to acclimate to this level, we played lots of young players, and we struggled to find the right personnel on defense. Thankfully, we’ve played much better over the past two weeks, barely falling to Northwestern 18-15 during that time, and played competitively with Wisconsin.
This week, we’re ready to take things to the next level and defeat Michigan. Here’s why:
- After a big win vs PSU, this is the quintessential trap game, and Michigan will overlook Rutgers
- Michigan has so little respect for Rutgers, they run variations of the same power play over and over again, much of the time. They pull the backside guard, #50 350 pound OL Onwenu, who drills the LB in the hole. With Ash now taking the reigns on defense, The defense will be more effective against this play.
- Raheem “The Dream” Blackshear is ready to make a name for himself as one of college football’s biggest playmakers. I don’t think Michigan can stop him.
- Rutgers QB, Artur Sitkowski has an NFL future and will be the best quarterback in Saturday’s game, just like in 2014. Against Wisconsin, he threw for 261 yards and no interceptions.
- Rutgers defense played its best ball of the season these past two weeks and is poised to shut down Michigan, as Coach Chris Ash is now coaching the defense
- Michigan’s secondary is over matched against Rutgers receiving Corp, which also was the case in 2014.
- our young ones are ready to shine
I don’t doubt that Michigan will give us a good game, but it won’t be good enough.
Rutgers 27
Michigan 19
November 6th, 2018 at 6:40 AM ^
I don’t see how Rutger gets 10. I really don’t.
November 6th, 2018 at 9:15 AM ^
2nd and 3rd stringers. Much like the last 3 games. Most yards gained late in game. Especially if Rutgers keep starters in.
November 6th, 2018 at 9:48 AM ^
Come on. Two bad plays can give them more than that.
November 6th, 2018 at 5:31 AM ^
How about this. Jimmy doesn't cover and wins 45 - 10?
November 6th, 2018 at 5:37 AM ^
I admire optimism. This guy either needs help or he's auditioning for The Onion.
November 6th, 2018 at 6:15 AM ^
He’s auditioning for Rutger Punt/Counterpunt
November 6th, 2018 at 5:39 AM ^
A Tuesday morning drinking thread? Count me in!
November 6th, 2018 at 5:40 AM ^
Used the word struggled three times in one sentence - LOL Rutger.
November 6th, 2018 at 5:42 AM ^
Are we certain Brady Hoke isn't the poster in question?
November 6th, 2018 at 5:52 AM ^
Fan believes in team. More news at 11.
November 6th, 2018 at 6:51 AM ^
This. I just can't get mad or thumb my nose at this. The guy wants his team to win and has blinders on. Good for him.
November 6th, 2018 at 9:48 AM ^
Yeah, a lot of us were this bad during the dark years.
November 6th, 2018 at 5:57 AM ^
I stopped reading when they called Penn State a big win and that Rutger was a trap game for us. They clearly don’t understand rivalries. Rutger would be the signature win of 2018 and is the only game that matters. All other games are trap games that lead up to and follow Rutger, including any bowl game we get invited to based on our performance at Rutger.
November 6th, 2018 at 5:59 AM ^
If he is a Rutger alum it is more proof that their university sucks academically as well as athletically
November 6th, 2018 at 6:13 AM ^
That is outstanding. Very consistent with the 36.5 point line - haha!
November 6th, 2018 at 6:17 AM ^
Aww, that's cute
November 6th, 2018 at 6:50 AM ^
No, no, no people. You've got it all wrong. He's clearly predicting the total yardage for Rutger.
November 6th, 2018 at 7:07 AM ^
All jokes aside, each game is the most important game. Beat rutger
November 6th, 2018 at 7:18 AM ^
The Situation has sunk to a new low for attention-grabbing.
November 6th, 2018 at 7:24 AM ^
Famous quote from Winston Churchill: "The best argument against democracy is a five minute conversation with the average Rutgers fan."
November 6th, 2018 at 7:24 AM ^
This is adorable. I want to pinch this fan's cheeks he's just so cute.
Michigan probably won't cover because a 40ish point spread is a tough line for any team to cover, but we're going to win.
Oh yeah, and this isn't Michigan's trap game. Indiana is our trap game.
November 6th, 2018 at 8:15 AM ^
Yeah, a tiny bit worried about Indiana if we don't come to play.
November 6th, 2018 at 9:09 AM ^
I over-worry about a lot of things related to Michigan football. I do not worry about Indiana - at all. Indiana is much worse than you think.
November 6th, 2018 at 9:54 AM ^
Indiana has never been good yet they’ve still taken us to OT twice in the Harbaugh era.
November 6th, 2018 at 10:12 AM ^
Not this time.
November 6th, 2018 at 7:26 AM ^
Do you do drugs Danny?
November 6th, 2018 at 8:53 AM ^
Every day sir.
November 6th, 2018 at 7:33 AM ^
BULLETIN BOARD MATERIAL!!!! This is what makes the Rutger-Michigan rivalry such a classic. Thank you Jim Delaney. Thank you.
November 6th, 2018 at 7:50 AM ^
Hey, at least he/she has some misguided analysis to accompany his/her delusional homerism.
November 6th, 2018 at 8:23 AM ^
Signed
Rutger Mom
November 6th, 2018 at 8:26 AM ^
Sweet... Thank God it's finally Rutger Week! I was getting bored with these run of the mill top 25 teams. We should invite some 'croots for Ash to audition in front of.
November 6th, 2018 at 8:27 AM ^
I predict Michigan will win and Chris Ash will appear to be crying although you won’t be able to tell for certain.
November 6th, 2018 at 8:30 AM ^
I thought that recreational marijuana was not legal in the state of New Jersey?
November 6th, 2018 at 8:41 AM ^
Bless his heart. It's more likely Michigan scores 27 with Nordin kicking nine 50+ yard field goals all day.
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November 6th, 2018 at 9:00 AM ^
I haven’t seen this team require any additional motivation outside their own locker room and desire to not let each other down... including defensive players celebrating with offensive players and vice versa (not always seen on sidelines) This team doesn’t do “trap games”.
November 6th, 2018 at 9:06 AM ^
Wow, there are some real mental health issues in New Jersey.
November 6th, 2018 at 9:21 AM ^
The funny thing is, reading our score predictions, I'm 100% convinced this place will have at least one meltdown during the game when the score isn't what some of our fans think it should be.
November 6th, 2018 at 9:28 AM ^
We start the game 0-0. There will be a meltdown for that.
November 6th, 2018 at 9:42 AM ^
This place will have a meltdown if we don't score on our first possession.
I think we've had 1st quarter meltdowns in every game this year.
November 6th, 2018 at 9:22 AM ^
Every time a team gets a Rutger on Rutger, they should lose another letter from their name.
November 6th, 2018 at 9:24 AM ^
It's "Rutgers Al" --- he's been a legend (of sorts) for a decade plus on the Rivals boards for his unabashed love of Rutgers.
I actually appreciate him (Indiana had a guy named "Lester Diamond" with a similar shtick years ago, but he's disappeared).
November 6th, 2018 at 9:27 AM ^
Chase will still have 3 sacks with a potato sack or something like that. Nice one
November 6th, 2018 at 9:43 AM ^
Guys, you have to read the responses to this guys post. Some classics in there. Two of my favs.
"Michigan is a classic trap game for RU. I hope our boys don't overlook the Wolverines. "
"The OP makes a lot sense. I don't disagree with his analysis, I just don't think it will be that close. My question is, does Ash run the score up on Michigan given how they have treated us recently? I think Ash has to much class to fall into that trap and pulls the starters after the third quarter. This one is a W boys, book it, time to look forward to Penn State. "
November 6th, 2018 at 9:44 AM ^
Holy shit.. its gets better!
Yes we could beat them, but only if they decided to play in potato sacks.
One thing for sure is that we will have a lot of opportunities for kick off returns.
November 6th, 2018 at 9:46 AM ^
66-14
Michigan rushes for 400+
November 6th, 2018 at 9:47 AM ^
This is proof that angel dust is bad.
November 6th, 2018 at 9:49 AM ^
Michigan will give us a good game. Fascinating.