First Thread Post - PSU Victory Thread

I, like many of you, have the same consternation, concerns and struggle with some of the things we have seen on the field this year, both good (Don Brown D) and bad (O Play).  I am still thrilled JH is our head coach and wouldn't trade him for any coach in country.  I am still not over the MSU loss. That said, Michigan controls it's destiny for B1G championship and National Championship.  NOT saying we have a great chance or will win it all.  Just saying, some big goals are still attainable. Believe it or not, Oline looked different today in a good way.  Less confused, more stout in run and pass pro.  I believe the Oline hit bottom against Purdue and is ascending. Rather than start another thread of what's wrong with this position or that play call.  I thought I would make an attemp to spin some positive going into PSU.

I am not the moderator, so I can't control who posts what.  Although most will not give Michigan a chance to win in HV, I think M chances of victory are much better than most think and here is why:

1. Defense - Let us not forget how PSU was throttled last year by Don Browns D.  I also think Michigan's D is tailor made for the PSU offense.

2. Coaches - I think Jim Harbaugh is a better coach than Franklin.  I think for some reason, some teams and coaches are in the heads of the opposing team.  Much like Dantonio and MSU is in Michigan's head, I think Michigan's in PSU's.  MSU was a bigger underdog to lose than M will be vs PSU.

3. PSU coming off bye week.  Most teams off bye week seem to lose their edge (see Michigan).  That EXTRA week to prepare seems to do more damage than good.

4. Pressure is on PSU.  National exposure, game day crew, heavy favorite, white out.  If the game is close, look for PSU to play tight.  If Michigan D is playing strong, frustration will build on PSU.

5. PSU squeaked by Iowa and have played a very soft schedule.  This will be the best D PSU will see all year.

6. Oline IS getting better.  Just need Okorn to hit a few recievers and O could roll.  Got to believe we can get Purdue Okorn.

7. PSU has a LOSING record in white out  games 5-6.

8. Michigan is battled tested THIS YEAR much more than is PSU.  Overtime, National Opening Game (FL), close games and better competition.

Again, not being pollyanna.  But, most give M almost a zero chance to win.  I think M chances are much better than most.

OBVIOUSLY there are many reasons PSU will win.  This was a thread geared towards trying to propose a positive narative. There are loads of threads and posts to the negative narative. And I understand and agree to some. It's just that, I can't see any scenario where Michigan gets blown out in any game this year.  Not one.  I know it's tough for some to say or think anything positive.  I just get tired of reading the same threads saying the same thing.  Even when they are right. And yes, I am guilty of saying and thinking many of the same things.