Open thread for crazy predictions - ND
I am playing the part of nursemaid for my son, and therefor bored stiff at home all day. Reading all of the Michigan blogs has overloaded my brain, so I thought I would outlet some crazy predictions here so I can look stupid Sunday.
1. Michigan gets 5+ sacks on Crist, possibly knocking him out of the game.
After reviewing the video of all of ND's offensive plays, I believe Crist is a statue in the backfield, and will remind us of Threet trying to run a spread attack. Purdue got to him several times, Martin & Roh will get to him even more.
2. Charles James Rogers gets one interception and generally looks competent.
I see this happening as a by-product of JT Floyd playing well and ND Floyd getting a lot of extra attention in the secondary. At some point ND will go to the other side of the field and Rogers will show why we can all feel OK with this secondary.
3. Michigan forces 3 ND fumbles, recovering at least two of them.
Again, from the ND offense video it seemed to this observer that ND was a little sloppy handling the ball. With all of the pressure our D-line and blitzing LBs will produce, coupled with our big hitters in Cam Gordon and Mouton, stirred up in a wet weather afternoon, I think the pigskin will be hitting the turf on Saturday.
How about the rest of you, any outrageous claims you'd like to utter?
September 10th, 2010 at 10:53 AM ^
I think James Rogers showed excellent reaction time against UConn, and I agree with you that he might get a pick Saturday -- I hope he jumps a screen or something for six the other way. So that's my prediction.
September 10th, 2010 at 11:15 AM ^
I was going to mention bler bler lower standards predicate felons being admitted...
September 10th, 2010 at 12:51 PM ^
It doesn't matter how you find the pot of gold, all that matters is that you beat the leprechauns.
September 10th, 2010 at 1:05 PM ^
Awesome
September 10th, 2010 at 1:51 PM ^
Of our ND friend on youtube?
September 10th, 2010 at 8:02 PM ^
watched it. Now my wife and son have to watch and listen as I repeat " . . . all that matters is that you beat the leprechauns, EEWWWWW ! " [flex, flex]
September 10th, 2010 at 10:53 AM ^
38-0 via lots of Yakety Sax
BTW, did you mean James Rogers?
September 10th, 2010 at 11:14 AM ^
Ahh, yes. Brainfart.
September 10th, 2010 at 10:53 AM ^
blow ay-day, son.
September 10th, 2010 at 11:22 AM ^
Writing Charles Rogers and blow in the same sentence is quite apropos.
September 10th, 2010 at 3:13 PM ^
I blow regully
September 10th, 2010 at 10:54 AM ^
I think you mean JAMES Rogers
EDIT: well crap, slow on the trigger today, beat out by the 2 above me.
September 10th, 2010 at 11:39 AM ^
September 10th, 2010 at 10:56 AM ^
save yourself the angry responses from those that really need the game to start before they literally explode.
As to crazy predictions,
1. 2 different Michigan quarterbacks will be responsible for a Michigan touchdown
2. Michigan will not fumble a punt
3. All of Notre Dame's coaches will get out of this one without serious leg injuries
September 10th, 2010 at 11:37 AM ^
But I'll predict that at least three Michigan quarterbacks play.
September 10th, 2010 at 11:52 AM ^
bold.
September 10th, 2010 at 10:57 AM ^
Forcier takes a snap in the first quarter with both Gardner and Robinson in the backfield......oh, and the disembodied college spirit of Charles Woodson starts at corner
September 10th, 2010 at 10:57 AM ^
50+ yard TD run.
Martin and Roh combine for 3+ sacks
Denard to Odoms? for a 30+ Yard TD Pass
This week we see the big-play-ability of this offense
September 10th, 2010 at 10:58 AM ^
Death Roh 3 sacks!
September 10th, 2010 at 11:01 AM ^
I think Stonum is going to make some big plays. He was somewhat quiet last week and now with his HD vision, look out.
September 10th, 2010 at 11:03 AM ^
Rolls over in his grave when Denard runs for 167 and passes for 203
September 10th, 2010 at 11:04 AM ^
Rodriguez will love him some Amurrricaa...
September 10th, 2010 at 12:03 PM ^
When did RichRod become the coach at Penn State?
September 10th, 2010 at 11:04 AM ^
passing yards.
September 10th, 2010 at 11:04 AM ^
I am bombed by noon, puke on my shoes by halftime.
September 10th, 2010 at 11:06 AM ^
Denard starts fast and we start out with a multiple TD lead. Go cold in 2nd half and ND makes a comeback. At which point we put in Tate and he leads the team back to victory for the 2nd strait year against ND. The following week every Michigan fan has no clue what they want seeing what both Tate and Denard are capable of.
September 10th, 2010 at 11:37 AM ^
You're dreaming.
September 10th, 2010 at 11:07 AM ^
Well... I saw the O-line of ND, and while they did somewhat alrigh on handling a 4-man rush, their blitz pickup was absolutely godawful.
So, this being said
Mouton/Robinson with 2+ sacks
Cam Gordon knocks someone unconscious (jumps a post route on a blitz because Crist is made of glass and terrified of said Robinson/Mouton
Death Roh forces a fumble
Offensively, I watched ND defensively and I think that, while Te'o is definetly a star, the rest of their D is slightly soft and slow to react.
So, Denard runs only 10 times
Therefore, Shaw and Smith run for 75 w/ a TD each
Stonum shows us why teams need to be teriffied of playing their safeties up to help cover the read option and goes 50+ for 6 down the seam.
September 10th, 2010 at 11:08 AM ^
NDs offensive line did not look good to me. UCONNs Oline, in theory, should be a pretty solid. Going off of those two things, I think our Dline gets consistent pressure and forces Crist to do some things that go in our favor. We need that to happen. I just don't think our secondary can handle him, or any QB for that matter, sitting in the pocket and making throws.
On the other side of the ball, I just don't see the talent up front capable of stopping Denard. In fact I only see two teams on the schedule with that kind of talent. Iowa and OSU. In the end, the only way I think we lose this game is if for some reason we can't get pressure or if Denard decides that this is the game he decides to show everyone that, yes, he is just a sophmore in his first season as a starter.
September 10th, 2010 at 11:21 AM ^
may have the D-line to cause our run game trouble, IMO
September 10th, 2010 at 11:10 AM ^
What everybody assumes will be an offensive shoot out instead becomes a very defensive battle.
September 10th, 2010 at 11:15 AM ^
September 10th, 2010 at 11:15 AM ^
3 TD's for Denard. 2 passing, 1 running. He runs for just over 100 yds, but throws for over 200. And 1 turnover. We only see 1 QB all game, unless Denard gets hurt.
D gets 2 sacks and 1 pick.
Crist is rattled at first, settles down because of the running game, and freaks out when the game is on the line late.
The run game seals it with a long drive in the 4th again.
Michigan 31- Notre Dame 28
September 10th, 2010 at 11:18 AM ^
...seem to haunt us in ND. This year, our young team exudes an "ignorance is bliss," confident approach and just relaxes, plays the game and has fun doing it.
Prediction:
Denard does well, but not as wildly phenomenal as last week. 110 yards on the ground and 150 through the air. Before it's over, Tate sees the field and performs well.
Defense bends, bends and bends some more, but doesn't break to the point we're ever behind in the game.
Final score (assuming relatively dry field): 28-21 Michigan
September 10th, 2010 at 11:18 AM ^
Notre Dame will publicly foresake Catholicism and become non-denominational Christian in order to appeal to a broader section of Southern football players.
Also, Vinopal will get 3 picks for touchdowns off Nate Montana.
September 10th, 2010 at 11:23 AM ^
given the predictions of everyone else, but:
Michael Floyd goes off. Either Allen or Wood has a 60+ yard td. Denard throws 2 picks. ND wins something like 35-17.
September 10th, 2010 at 11:42 AM ^
As much as I hate to say it, I think this is realistic.
September 10th, 2010 at 11:24 AM ^
Our O-line will manhandle their D line. Roh gets 3 sacks, Crist will be pressured all afternoon. Another ND receiver will step out of bounds, and we'll see if Kelly whines about the officiating. Denard breaks one big for a TD. 38UM-ND24.
September 10th, 2010 at 11:30 AM ^
Lou Holtz, with perfect annunciation and every sign of mental clarity, predicts a 5-loss year for Notre Dame and a 31-24 defeat on Saturday.
September 10th, 2010 at 11:39 AM ^
That's 7 losses more than he predicts most years.
September 10th, 2010 at 11:41 AM ^
ESPN threatened to start calling him just "Mr." Lou during his segments unless he shaped up.
September 10th, 2010 at 11:30 AM ^
Cam Gordon attempts to knock Michael Floyd's head off.
September 10th, 2010 at 12:10 PM ^
succeeds!
September 10th, 2010 at 11:31 AM ^
Crazy prediction: The weather is so crappy and our O-line gets such a consistent push up front that we don't throw the ball once the entire game; we gain a total of 500 rushing yards (between Denard, Vincent, Shaw, and Cox); we don't turn the ball over once; we force 3+ turnovers because they can't handle our blitzing and our secondary plays with a chip on their shoulders; we win 52-10.
More realistic prediction: The weather is so crappy that both teams combine for a total of 8 turnovers and 5 missed field goals; RR pulls Denard midway through the 3rd quarter after he throws his 3rd interception, Tate comes in and leads the offense on a touchdown drive; Crist is generally pressured into making bad decisions, but settles in in the second half and lights up our inexperienced secondary; ND misses a FG as time expires, we win 27-24.
September 10th, 2010 at 11:34 AM ^
because the game is at ND and I am hoping that last week was not an anamoly. Michigan wins by a FG.
And you should teach your son how to sing the Victors. That will make the time pass by, assuming he can speak.
September 10th, 2010 at 12:35 PM ^
And you should teach your son how to sing the Victors. That will make the time pass by, assuming he can speak.
He can indeed speak, and sing for that matter, and this is a great idea. On it.
September 10th, 2010 at 11:38 AM ^
Another Robinson to Robinson connection that is almost to the inch identical to last weeks for a TD.
A blow out win for M, resulting in, yes, the very first "Fire Kelly" statements online Saturday night.
ND fans gasping in horror as Crist appears injured, but only has the wind knocked out of him. Twice.
September 10th, 2010 at 11:45 AM ^
Michign loses.
Now thats just crazy
September 10th, 2010 at 11:47 AM ^
punts a 63 yarder.
September 10th, 2010 at 11:49 AM ^
Saturday. The longest one was 32 yards, the second longest 22 last Saturday, and the utterly calm and contained--nay, even masterly--sense that this may have offered to the team on the field left me ready to pop by game's end. Happy if we control tempo and TOP, but I NEED ONE BIG GAINER for a TD!!!