Week 12: Best thing you saw...
Well, that was fun. As painful as it might have been for 45 minutes, I'll take a comfortable 4Q (because crazy awesome defense) win to head to the Game 10-1.
Lots of things to qualify for this week's best thing. OK found another fraud. Colorado too - and in the process further validated our Wolverines. MSU fought OSU to the bitter end.
Now for the best in my eyes....
Wazzu v Colorado was a great game - but appreciate those of you with only 1 TV might not have seen much of this one.
Each week I've strived to find the non-UM highligt but for this week I'll offer JOK for 30 yards on 3rd down to set up Deveon for the lead was the best thing I saw. In desperate need of a statement in an otherwise tight offensive performance this was the key to 14 points and some critiical breathing room.
Beat Ohio. eom
ok, not eom OT...I was at a wine tasting tonight so be nice too me RE: grammar and spelling. :)
November 20th, 2016 at 1:13 AM ^
Post game celebration. I imagine recruits enjoyed that a bit.
November 20th, 2016 at 1:30 AM ^
http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/2016/11/19/joe-thomas-55-yea…
November 20th, 2016 at 8:09 AM ^
This story actually is on my list as well, and really only because it is evidence that it is indeed never too late to live out a dream. I was actually shocked that this didn't make the board as a thread by itself as we're normally good about finding the little-known gems in the world of NCAA athletics as well as the head-scratchers.
November 20th, 2016 at 1:24 AM ^
Ha! Funny and yet as a nearly 45 year old great for him. How about we celebrate eternal youth, this fine young man, and a love for this magnificent game.
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November 20th, 2016 at 1:24 AM ^
Just seeing such a snowy game at Michigan Stadium has been a lifelong dream. It looks so picturesque with the lights beaming down and it's just so rare for there to be snow with home games only extending until November. Wish I could've gone, but definitely am looking forward to experiencing a snowy Big House in the future
November 20th, 2016 at 4:51 AM ^
But that was seriously the best sports game I've ever been to.
November 20th, 2016 at 6:04 AM ^
I wore five layers, but my feet were cold. Once the feet get cold, the number of layers no longer matter. Brrrr......
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November 20th, 2016 at 6:39 AM ^
and my feet stayed comfy all game long. Brought along a bag of them (and also hand warmers) and passed them around at my tailgate to anyone in need.
Next time don't be shy, stop by and just ask!
November 20th, 2016 at 10:20 AM ^
3 layers: socks, plastic shopping bag, socks.
Your feet will never get cold. They will stink by the end of the day, but your hot shower will take care of that. This is the easiest sure-fire way to keep you feet warm.
November 20th, 2016 at 6:59 AM ^
I go back a ways with Michigan football, and I've never seen it snow at the Big House like that. It was like you put the whole stadium in a huge snow globe. We sit in the south endzone and you could barely make out the other end of the stadium. The players celebrating after the game by diving across the snowy field was priceless.
November 20th, 2016 at 1:41 AM ^
Still attached to my hands. Frostbite is serious shit!
November 20th, 2016 at 4:52 AM ^
buy enough hand warmers. Only gained back complete feeling in my feet over an hour later.
November 20th, 2016 at 2:02 AM ^
Best Things...
D. Smith being THE Senior on Senior Day.
James Connor setting the new ACC all-time TD mark after battling back from cancer.
Wisconsin, Penn St. & Colorado continuing to make our resumé look better than advertised.
Brian Kelly continuing to implode.
Mork unnecessarily going for 2 with almost 5 minutes left in the game to basically punctuate their shit show of a season whilst keeping the Mystique of "The Game" in tact.
WMU staying unbeaten while hosting CGD and setting up a pretty big showdown with Toledo for a spot at a NY6 berth.
Chattanooga hanging around with Bama for 3 quarters showing they are capable of the uninspired half/game, just like anyone else.
Snow Angels.
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November 20th, 2016 at 2:11 AM ^
Oh... And J OK. I know he didn't get a lot of love on this board today, and for the first half, probably rightfully so... But for your first start with the program, coming off a big upset, and having the pressure of keeping a potential championship season in tact... He didn't make any devastating mistakes, took care of the ball, did improve as the game wore on, produced the play that probably changed the game for good, and came up with a HUGE 3rd down conversion with the defense bringing heavy pressure. That's actually an area where Speight, and the team as a whole has struggled to close out games, leaving it up to the defense. Obviously Speight is still the much better option for all ultimate goals, and here's to hoping he gets well soon... But I think Mr. O'Korn showed he is capable of improvement and if it becomes necessary, maybe another full week of first team reps and opening the playbook more will give him a chance to play well in CBus.
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November 20th, 2016 at 2:48 AM ^
The two shirtless fat guys in the stands, that ESPN kept showing during our game.
November 20th, 2016 at 2:55 AM ^
O'Korn executing perfectly Harbaugh's brilliant strategy of having him play as if he was awful in order to inspire over-confidence in OSU. It must've been hard for John to intentionally hold back like that, but I'm sure he just focused on all the fun he's going to have next Saturday, when he comes out of seemingly nowhere to start dropping bombs on the Buckeyes.
November 20th, 2016 at 3:17 AM ^
something magical about the first snow of the year. For myself and many others, this magic was compounded by the fact that it was our last game in the Big House as undergrads. The last four years have held many memories in that stadium, both wonderful and dreadful; but, this game felt like a pretty great ending.
November 20th, 2016 at 4:55 AM ^
as cold as it was, it was so much fun.
November 20th, 2016 at 3:32 AM ^
scoring defense (120 pts. in 11 games - 10.9; #2 is Alabama at 11.4 and #3 (tie) OSU and Florida at 13 per game); and
overall defense (246 yds per game, #2 Alabama is 253, #3 OSU 280, #4 Florida 282).
Looks like scoring offense slipped from #6 44.5 to #11 42.3; not a big surprise there.
November 20th, 2016 at 3:48 AM ^
Peppers attacking those line-drive punts like a bat out of hell.
November 20th, 2016 at 4:01 AM ^
The 55 year old man playing for SC State is the best thing I saw this week. ND losing again is a close second. The heavy snowfall at the end of Michigan's win comes in third for me. I love snow football.
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November 20th, 2016 at 8:18 AM ^
Next to the Michigan win yes this was an epic cool thing. Guy is my hero.
Brave dood I would not want to go out and get hammered by a bunch of very large 20 year olds.
November 20th, 2016 at 3:58 AM ^
Tell you what the worst thing I saw was:
Rutgers has played 8 conference games and has been shut out in half of them and only scored 7 in two more. And they were shut out through 3 quarters in those games. That's 32 quarters of conference play and they have been shut out in 22 of them. But yeah, so glad to have that New York Market...
November 20th, 2016 at 4:25 AM ^
Deveon Smith running like a man possessed. Was awesome to see.
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November 20th, 2016 at 6:20 AM ^
with breakaway speed!
Seeing Louisville getting their ass kicked by Houston.
November 20th, 2016 at 5:20 AM ^
line to win the game - after a classless maneuver by LSU to force the game to be moved from Gainesville. You reap what you sow. Kenny Allen was A+.
November 20th, 2016 at 6:54 AM ^
XtraMelanin (aka Quiverfull) and his son, at their huge tailgate party in the shadow of The Big House. (But, more accurately, not "things" but people.).
My only regret was that I didn't have more time to spend there, as it was already about 2:30 when I found them and stopped by for a short visit. Every bit as friendly and welcoming as I thought he'd be!
November 20th, 2016 at 7:11 AM ^
and i was thinking the exact same thing re: robf is every bit as cool in person as he is on here, and what a champ to take time from his tailgate gig to hunt us down. very fun, and thank you for doing so. was hoping some others, maybe smash, might stop by too.
as to the game, the easy best things i saw were:
1. the third quarter
2. the snow. i love snow and i missed it when i lived in socal. not only that, it didn't even mess with the 200+ mile drive home. it was a bit dicey up north, but that is what old 4wd trucks are for, and not much traffic so it was no big deal.
November 20th, 2016 at 7:27 AM ^
But it was my pleasure to meet you and your son, and now that I know where to find your tailgate, well, FREE FOOD and DRINKS! (Kidding, of course)
I had the same good fortune with my drive home to SW Michigan, as the snow stopped about the time I pulled out of AAGO after doing a short post-game tailgate, complete with another round of bratwurst. Only caught a light flurry or two of lake-effect snow the last 20 miles.
November 20th, 2016 at 8:09 AM ^
Invite me! I thought we were friends!
November 20th, 2016 at 8:25 AM ^
if you tracked the friday posbang (dudeness, mental health awareness day negbang) i had mentioned that i was going and others chimed in about meeting up. would love to have seen you too, and meet your family/friends.
November 20th, 2016 at 9:00 AM ^
But I will try to find you some day. Thanks. The posbangs sometimes get too long and weird for me to follow.
November 20th, 2016 at 8:05 AM ^
Players enjoying themselves in the snow in the prolonged post game celebration. Especially poignant was Jake Butt, arms raised looking skyward.
November 20th, 2016 at 8:16 AM ^
managed the game beautifully in awful conditions. No turnovers. Dominating defense. Snow angels. People having fun in the snow. Great game. Fifteen play nine minute drive in bad weather conditions. Good stuff. 10 and 1. What a team!!!!!!
November 20th, 2016 at 8:41 AM ^
Deveon Smith goal line dive on his first TD. The pylon cam angle was unreal.
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November 20th, 2016 at 8:44 AM ^
run with a longer touchdown run, trucking an IU player on the way, then continually putting his man stamp on senior day after that with another big TD run, and some mega effort first down runs. The cheerleaders doing snow angels in the 4th quarter, followed by several members of the team doing snow angels after the team became 10 & 1, reminding some of us while they are great young men, they are also college students. The whole team celebration after the game and the sportsmanship between the two teams after a hard fought game in amazingy tough, but beautiful conditions.
November 20th, 2016 at 9:30 AM ^
#19 never had a chance. I bet he still has an imprint on his chest this morning.
November 20th, 2016 at 9:00 AM ^
Loved seeing Johnny fired up after his big run. The game drastically turned at that point. Man it was awesome last night at the Big House in the swirling snow.
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November 20th, 2016 at 9:20 AM ^
Well, after that game if we win at OSU, Deveon should be able to get 1000 yards, he only has 250 to go (so if we win at OSU, he would have at least 2 more games and possibly 3 more). Should also have 4 backs over 500...
By the way, if we beat OSU and lose to Wisconsin, would both Michigan/Wisc. get in.. or is Michigan out then
November 20th, 2016 at 9:21 AM ^
A win. Not the prettiest, but it's a win. Our schedule and wins look pretty good right now with wins over numbers 7/8/10. Osu's schedule is also looking strong with wins over numbers 7/9/18. This is going to be the biggest version of the game since the year that Bo died and I like our chances if Speight is back and our defense tackles.
November 20th, 2016 at 10:10 AM ^
The best thing this weekend by far was Texas losing to Kansas...in football! First time Kansas has beat Texas since 1938. LoL Texas.
November 20th, 2016 at 10:18 AM ^
worst thing I saw... deshaun watson's customized jersey. built in hand warmers? wtf.
November 20th, 2016 at 10:33 AM ^
best story all season
November 20th, 2016 at 10:36 AM ^
I've never seen a game with snow like that. It was incredible. The players sliding around and making snow angels at the end just capped it off. The crowd was amazing too. It was so cold I expected people to leave but they really kicked it into high gear in the second half.
I'm really glad this was the game I decided to go to this year (even if I did way over pay for the tickets)
November 20th, 2016 at 10:37 AM ^
Worst Thing: I didn't get to shout DOOOOOOM in the Big House because he got zero carries. Anyone know what's up with that?
November 20th, 2016 at 11:06 AM ^
We were ALL wondering the same thing in Section 17. We saw McDoom make a great special teams play right in front of us to prevent a ball from going into the endzone, but I don't recall seeing him out there on offense, at all. Maybe he was, and I totally missed it, but he certainly didn't get a single one of his standard jet sweep carries.
Unless Harbaugh was trying to make Urbie forget all about McDoom on offense? ;-)
November 20th, 2016 at 11:26 AM ^
Yeah I thought maybe he was injured (or in trouble) but then I saw him on special teams so obviously not the case.
Smith had himself a day so it was okay but I've been looking forward to shouting DOOOOM all season haha.
November 20th, 2016 at 11:45 AM ^
I believe that put us ahead 20-10. I love breathing room.
November 20th, 2016 at 12:39 PM ^
As the clock ticked on, I think it was around 8 minutes when O'Korn led the team to a crucial first down and you could see the realization start to take hold that it was extremely unlikely for IU to be able to score twice from that moment on. The snow angels and belly slides started well before the game was over - such joy in that stadium, a feeling I will never forget.
and the best thing I HEARD was Carl Grapentine, "....and the ball is marked... somewhere near the middle of the field."
November 20th, 2016 at 3:04 PM ^
Michigan Seniors undefeated in Big House. Every Michigan was trying to focus on the game at hand. Beat Indiana. 8-0 in the Big House and close out the year with those conditions. True testament to the team. Happy for the Seniors. Beat Ohio State. Michigan can win on Special teams.