December 4th, 2016 at 12:03 AM ^
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December 4th, 2016 at 1:04 AM ^
True, but it's sad that this year's historically great defense didn't win a championship. That's why they matter so much -- because they're hard to get.
December 4th, 2016 at 1:11 AM ^
This could very easily be Jim's most talented team. We've got 16+ draft picks on this team.
December 4th, 2016 at 5:44 AM ^
December 4th, 2016 at 9:23 AM ^
The defense is obviously stacked at the receiving corps if very good, but the OL, QB, and RBs could still be better.
Will we have more raw talent? Maybe not. But we can have better overall teams in the future once the line and the backfield improves even more
December 4th, 2016 at 9:39 AM ^
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December 4th, 2016 at 12:04 AM ^
Glad to get our win out of the way before watching the playoff. Then PSU getting curb stomped by USC will make January 2 a nice day.
December 4th, 2016 at 12:15 AM ^
Plus one for being spot on.
December 4th, 2016 at 12:04 AM ^
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December 4th, 2016 at 12:38 AM ^
In the visitors section -- scalped tickets. That is how I learned that the different color at the top of the ticket meant something. It was a long game . . .
December 4th, 2016 at 8:43 AM ^
I for one will be all about destroying them on Jan 1.
December 4th, 2016 at 9:50 AM ^
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December 4th, 2016 at 12:09 AM ^
Even though I think we are truly a top 4 team this year, we didn't take care of business when it mattered. Obviously wanted the CFP, but I can't be too pissed with an Orange Bowl and the opportunity to embarass an ACC team.
Oh and fuck Iowa.
December 4th, 2016 at 9:32 AM ^
And now PSU is important. For everyone who rolls their eyes when this is said, if we had beaten OSU, we'd be in.
If not ... also ran bowl.
Would sure like to know what the drag is in 4th Quarter for this team.
December 4th, 2016 at 12:04 AM ^
James Franklin looks like a thumb.
December 4th, 2016 at 1:18 AM ^
So hairist.
December 4th, 2016 at 9:11 AM ^
I wish I could un-see that.
December 4th, 2016 at 12:05 AM ^
If their job is to come up with the best possible challenge for Alabama, then Michigan has a chance, although Washington seems to have a better than reasonable argument for the 4th slot.
Penn State has no argument to jump M, in no universe can you come up with 39 pts worth of rationalization.
Don't expect justice in this lifetime.
December 4th, 2016 at 12:08 AM ^
December 4th, 2016 at 1:12 AM ^
We know you love Peterson, and Washington may very well be the better team, but they should not be higher than fourth given that putrid non-conference schedule. They're lucky only two other P5 conferences fielded a champ with one loss or less. They also got handled pretty easily at home in their loss.
December 4th, 2016 at 10:13 AM ^
Clemson's non-conference schedule did include Auburn, but it also included Troy, South Carolina State and South Carolina. Better than UW's but nothing to write home about. They also could have easily lost 3-4 games. If I were on the committee, I'd be having a Michigan-OSU rematch and a UW-Alabama game. I suspect that result would match most of the computers' numbers. Sagarin, for example, has it that way.
December 4th, 2016 at 1:41 AM ^
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December 4th, 2016 at 12:39 AM ^
The best team doesn't always win. Fluke plays, turnovers, bad breaks, 4th down spots, so that's why you look at the entire season, resume, and overall record. You wouldn't argue that Iowa is better than we are, so you can't assume PSU is better than OSU. So there's no way PSU should go in ahead of OSU. You also can't ignore a 39 point win. If a team wins by 39 points, they are better than their opponent. I can't imagine any argument that would put PSU ahead of us.
December 4th, 2016 at 12:27 AM ^
WAAAAAAAAH
"It's us so there will be no justice"
WAAAAAAAAH
December 4th, 2016 at 12:05 AM ^
I'll watch because I care about Michigan football more than I should. But can't get excited about this disappointing outcome. Interest level is like...4/10. Hard to convince myself this is exciting when we were so close to truly meaningful games.
December 4th, 2016 at 12:06 AM ^
December 4th, 2016 at 12:29 AM ^
"They get all the breaks"
WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH
December 4th, 2016 at 1:15 AM ^
We'll see. Ironic that our 39-point win over PSU will be the main reason OSU gets in over PSU. Our best win of the year is going to help our rival more than it helps us.
December 4th, 2016 at 12:06 AM ^
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December 4th, 2016 at 12:08 AM ^
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December 4th, 2016 at 12:29 AM ^
Who cares? Non-playoff is non-playoff. Old people love the Rose Bowl for nostalgia. The Rose Bowl ain't what it used to be.
December 4th, 2016 at 1:59 AM ^
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December 4th, 2016 at 12:16 PM ^
Orange Bowl is NY6 dumb-dumb
December 4th, 2016 at 12:06 AM ^
Who will we play? I'm heading to Vegas the day after Xmas and I'm betting on us...I don't care what the line is, we will cover.
December 4th, 2016 at 12:06 AM ^
Who do we get? FSU?
December 4th, 2016 at 12:09 AM ^
The "experts" have been saying this ever since we lost The Game. It seems like it's the most likely pairing.
December 4th, 2016 at 12:11 AM ^
Likely FSU. Potentially Louisville though since Florida was FSU's best win and they looked horrible today. Louisville also beat them by 40+.
December 4th, 2016 at 12:31 AM ^
Florida did not look horrible. That score was incredibly deceiving. Alabama had a ton of lucky breaks.
December 4th, 2016 at 1:06 AM ^
The Orange Bowl will want FSU over Louisville. That gives them two historic powerhouses.
December 4th, 2016 at 1:17 AM ^
or does it go to the higher CFP ranking? I could see Louisville finishing ahead of FSU.
December 4th, 2016 at 8:04 AM ^
December 4th, 2016 at 10:11 AM ^
They have had a ton of success in the past 25 years, won a national championship 3 years ago and are one of the two flagship programs in the third most populated state in America (a state that also has the best recruits).
I'd say FSU vs. Michigan is definitely a big name matchup.
December 4th, 2016 at 11:10 AM ^
December 4th, 2016 at 1:53 PM ^
Does that qualify FSU as a "historic powerhouse" though? I would say no, since IMHO that would entail modern success (last 25-30 years or so) as well as more long-term success (at least 50 years, but for those that can claim 100+ years that's even better). Thus, there should only be a few historical powerhouses since the context of that phrase is intended to be highly disriminating anyway.
December 4th, 2016 at 12:07 AM ^
There was an 8 game playoff.
December 4th, 2016 at 12:13 AM ^
December 4th, 2016 at 12:57 AM ^
That would be great. Add us, PSU, WI and USC or Oklahoma. USC is better but OK would get in off of their 2 losses and conference championship. Honestly, the margin between the teams that get in in UW/OSU/Clemson and those left out like M/WI/PSU/USC is pretty thin and just a few plays here or there. 7 games of playoff football instead of 3.
December 4th, 2016 at 12:07 AM ^