September 4th, 2015 at 12:41 AM ^
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September 4th, 2015 at 12:31 AM ^
Until we get Drake Johnson back, we are going to need to pass to set up the run, not the other way around. Rudcok actually looked good when he worked out of the shotgun on primarily passing drives. He can step up to this.
September 4th, 2015 at 12:42 AM ^
But the bigger question is whether this O line will be able to get it together. None of our backs are slouches, and they've had poor coaching for the past several years.
September 4th, 2015 at 12:31 AM ^
September 4th, 2015 at 1:13 AM ^
It goes both ways. Rudock needs to be a leader and get in his WRs ear if he sees an issue early
Peer made some nice plays for a true freshman
September 4th, 2015 at 12:34 AM ^
Saban lost to Louisiana Monroe in his first year. We lost by 7 on the road to one of the toughest teams on our schedule. Just beat Oregon State.
September 4th, 2015 at 1:12 AM ^
Harbaugh lost to Utah
So we will probably make the NFL playoffs by year 4 by those standards
September 4th, 2015 at 12:33 AM ^
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September 4th, 2015 at 12:36 AM ^
I honestly had no problems with any of the playcalling, and I haven't felt that way since the 2008 Capital One Bowl.
For the offensive plays that didn't work, you could see that it was the correct idea even though it wasn't executed well. I liked how the O-Line seemed to get it together in the second half.
September 4th, 2015 at 12:42 AM ^
September 4th, 2015 at 1:24 AM ^
I could definetly see an identity.
Agree. The word that kept coming to my mind was "coherent."
September 4th, 2015 at 1:04 AM ^
I know we should be able to get a yard in the ground, but we probably could've been more creative
September 4th, 2015 at 1:11 AM ^
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September 4th, 2015 at 12:42 AM ^
Both teams made a lot of mistakes, but the O and D lines on both teams played physical and were hard to handle.
If we had a QB as good as Wilson, we win the game by three TDs.
Hopefully, this was a one off for Rudock. He is not going to be as athletic as a Wilson, but if he can reduce TOs and hit the deep ball, we will be fine. If not we are 5-7 or 6-6. Bust that simple.
September 4th, 2015 at 12:51 AM ^
September 4th, 2015 at 2:30 AM ^
Qb is the most important position on the field...and our coach (a former QB realizes it). And we didn't even need a great qb tonight. We need a decent one. We didn't get that. Rudock made maybe one great throw and 5 terrible ones.
September 4th, 2015 at 12:44 AM ^
Except for the picks and the outcome, I enjoyed the game for the most part. I was over-optimistic regarding the progress the team could make since Jim Harbaugh arrived in A^2 but then I'm a Wolverine.
Our immediate goal is to win the B1G. We're on track.
September 4th, 2015 at 1:02 AM ^
Just saying
September 4th, 2015 at 8:05 AM ^
September 4th, 2015 at 12:36 AM ^
This board has gone to shit. Can't even speak your opinion without people taking offense. I guess it is our super sensitive society in general.
September 4th, 2015 at 1:01 AM ^
Basically, shut up
September 4th, 2015 at 9:54 AM ^
Both of you shut up.
September 4th, 2015 at 12:39 AM ^
Honestly just great to watch football again. We got a long way to go, but we definitely saw some progress tonight. Go blue
September 4th, 2015 at 12:40 AM ^
1. The uniforms look great.
2. Jabrill's kick return was oh-so-close to going, impressive for coming all the way across the field. He needs to see snaps on offense.
3. That early punt, with the second delay, was outstanding--our special teams look noticeably better, as they should.
4. First time in a long time that watching Michigan on the road hasn't felt like watching a team trapped in some horror movie, reacting with jitters to every bad event. They were comfortable, and while they lost, they were able to play well.
5. The 2-minute drill is a tease, but it gives a lot of hope.
6. I believe in Jim Harbaugh. The running game is going to improve significantly over the season. That will help the passing game.
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September 4th, 2015 at 12:59 AM ^
September 4th, 2015 at 12:42 AM ^
Coaching was adequate. Good, even.
On the other hand, you are what your record says you are, and tonight we lost.
I thought Harbaugh and co. had them ready enough to win in all phases except quarterback play. And the QB woes might not be the fault of coaching - probably are not, given Harbaugh's record. Unfortunately that means that despite good coaching, Jake (and his receivers) stil gave the ball away 3 times. That's not a sign that points to a happy season ahead.
September 4th, 2015 at 12:45 AM ^
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September 4th, 2015 at 1:09 AM ^
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September 4th, 2015 at 1:09 AM ^
Definitely want to see us get to a point where we simply "get yards" but I'm afraid that will not happen anytime soon. I would strive for balance at the moment and work from there.
Fwfw, I was happy with most of what we saw and I think improvement will come
September 4th, 2015 at 1:03 AM ^
The five poor throws really, really hurt though.
September 4th, 2015 at 1:06 AM ^
The screens were also an attempt to spread them out but they can only do so much w/o a vertical threat
It will come though
September 4th, 2015 at 8:50 AM ^
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September 4th, 2015 at 12:58 AM ^
The players, mainly on offense, choked a little on the road. However, the coaching did not. Big positive diff to me. Rudock, i mean obviously, but some poor receiver adjustments as well. This game did NOT feel like last year's game, but Harbaugh has lots of work to accomplish. i think he has good film to assist in the turnaround i expect next saturday. Also, there was no quit in this team, even though on the road and down 14 late in the 2nd half...that's something to build upon. I will venture 3 wins in a row to follow....
September 4th, 2015 at 1:01 AM ^
What is with the signs we used to communicate signals? We were holding up giant posters with Chicago Bears helmets and green pieces of cardboard and the letter 'B.' I loved it but heck if I understood it.
September 4th, 2015 at 1:03 AM ^
It is clear that most of you have no idea what you are talking about and know nothing about football. This team was so much better prepared and coached for this game, there is almost no similarity to last year. Period. Harbaugh has already done a great job. Period. In addition, Utah is a very good team (they beat UCLA and USC last year) and has a very good QB and runnng back. We were in this game when we really shouldn't have been at all. Utah is a legit team and Michigan will win a lot this year. Those of you who think otherwise should honestly take up another hobby.
September 4th, 2015 at 1:06 AM ^
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September 4th, 2015 at 1:08 AM ^
You're right, but I'm in a bad mood. Collect your participation trophy somewhere else.
September 4th, 2015 at 1:18 AM ^
If I'd never watched a down of Michigan football since 2007 I'd probably buy what you are selling. However things have happened since then, most of them bad and most of them started out in similar fashion to this. No run game, turnover prone QBs, defenses that spend too much time on the field and predictible one dimensional offenses. We blow or first game or have an underwhelming performance against a cupcake and people come out of the woodwork to proclaim how X coach is going to get it turned around and we are all overreacting. All that bullshit never lasted past our first trip to the B1G woodshed and guys like you were bitching right along with the rest of us.