November 2nd, 2023 at 11:53 AM ^
“A huge, huge emphasis was like after you get an interception — what happens?” defensive coordinator Jesse Minter said. “And so our ability to score with the ball like that is something that you have to practice. You can’t just assume somebody intercepts the ball and all the other guys know what to do.”
(edit) Perfect practice make perfect!
November 2nd, 2023 at 11:59 AM ^
Next you're going to tell me a PI firm has tape of Michigan practicing what to do after an interception and that somehow is against NCAA rules.
November 2nd, 2023 at 12:26 PM ^
No, it’s all due to the work of Connor Stalions' impeccable on-site phone camera video coverage of the opponents‘ signs that help us to predict the future decision making of opposing QBs on any random play. /s
November 2nd, 2023 at 2:12 PM ^
Including throwing the ball to the wrong side of the intended receiver, which led to Sainristl's pick-6 against MSU. Quite clever, picking up on the throw-to-the-wrong-side-of-the-receiver non-sign.
November 2nd, 2023 at 12:14 PM ^
With all due respect - if you're referencing a quote regarding practice - I think the full quote would be helpful - since, in this case - my view is, the quote is incomplete.
"Practice does not make perfect. Only perfect practice makes perfect." Vince Lombardi.
It seems to me the entire team is focused on quality of execution, and being as perfect as they can be - as often as they can be.
Go Blue!
November 2nd, 2023 at 3:44 PM ^
A sign of things to come?
November 2nd, 2023 at 12:00 PM ^
Barely an inconvenience.
November 2nd, 2023 at 12:30 PM ^
+1 I Understood That Reference
November 2nd, 2023 at 12:41 PM ^
This comment is tight!
November 2nd, 2023 at 1:15 PM ^
Wow wow wow wow wow!
November 2nd, 2023 at 2:00 PM ^
Because!
November 2nd, 2023 at 11:51 AM ^
Mikey should be returning punts. He is fantastic with the ball.
November 2nd, 2023 at 11:59 AM ^
I love Mikey but he should not return punts. He is too valuable on defense to risk on punt returns. I'm still scarred from losing Ronnie Bell in 2021.
November 2nd, 2023 at 12:39 PM ^
Desmond Howard, Charles Woodson, those two weren’t scared to return punts!
November 2nd, 2023 at 12:53 PM ^
I never implied Mikey was scared. It's ME who is scared.
November 2nd, 2023 at 1:02 PM ^
...ditto that...
(+1 upvote)
November 2nd, 2023 at 2:01 PM ^
I really don't think this fear is entirely rational. I would add Derrick Alexander and Anthony Carter to the list of vital players who returned punts.
Any football player can be hurt on any play, and there are a lot more plays outside of special teams. Remember Tarik Black? He had a foot injury against Air Force in 2017 as a wide receiver and the next year he had another in practice (not sure if it was the same foot). For that matter, you can get hurt without contact (poor damn Cade McNamara).
Although I wouldn't worry about it too much. Sainristil has returned punts--two of them for exactly two yards. Might not be something he's particularly good at, and I don't think the coaches are going to push it.
November 2nd, 2023 at 11:53 AM ^
Love the image here. Poor Sparty
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November 2nd, 2023 at 12:24 PM ^
That's actually the daughter of a friend of mine that stood up in my wedding. She picked a bad time to be a football cheerleader.
I should probably warn him that his daughter is about to become a meme.
November 2nd, 2023 at 12:54 PM ^
Is your friend a Michigan fan? Because if so you've just given him a lifetime of material with which to troll his daughter.
November 2nd, 2023 at 12:56 PM ^
No, him and his wife are obnoxious state fans. I'm glad he is forced to go to all their crappy games last year and this year to watch his daughter.
November 2nd, 2023 at 1:36 PM ^
OK so instead you now have a lifetime of material for trolling him.
November 2nd, 2023 at 12:37 PM ^
The thought bubble above her head:
”WTF? Why is Hitler on the scoreboard?”
November 2nd, 2023 at 3:42 PM ^
WTF!!! Who's that on the scoreboard?
November 2nd, 2023 at 11:54 AM ^
Cool article. You'd think from the media that we don't even play football and practices are run by the Pinkertons.
November 2nd, 2023 at 1:20 PM ^
Weirdly Kipke did have connections with the Pinkertons once upon a time
November 2nd, 2023 at 1:29 PM ^
Do NOT tell Pete Thamel this
November 2nd, 2023 at 3:43 PM ^
Pete T only has ears for Ryan Day.
November 2nd, 2023 at 12:04 PM ^
How do UM CBs always find themselves in the right position for pick sixes???
November 2nd, 2023 at 12:09 PM ^
It's like good defensive scheme + good players who execute + practice = results! Whoda thunk?
November 2nd, 2023 at 12:31 PM ^
Plus stealing signs!!! 🤣. FU Big Ten, NCAA, and Pete Finebaum-Thamel (I think they are the same person😜)
November 2nd, 2023 at 4:24 PM ^
It certainly isn't because of scheme or athletic talent.
November 2nd, 2023 at 12:16 PM ^
i think what i see commonly happening (and not as much to us) are crazy stupid penalties by the DL who think its open season on the QB or otherwise with crack-back blocks etc... or late hits ... which, i mean, you hit them every play, why is it such a revelation?!
But, avoiding those costly holds on the return or personal fouls are critical
November 2nd, 2023 at 12:19 PM ^
Does anyone know what Michigan's turnover ratio is?
I looked up some statistics and it appears the turnover ratio was "+2" in 2021 (for the entire season), "+8" in 2022 (full season), and is "+9" thus far in the 2023 season.
So, Michigan is doing a better job of protecting the football when it's in possession - and - coming up with fumbles / interceptions as well.
And, as was noted in some media outlets earlier this year - the number of penalties seems to be down this season as well.
It's a higher level of execution and a lower rate of 'error' - a good combination and trend.
Hoping this trend continues for the remainder of the season.
Go Blue!
November 2nd, 2023 at 12:41 PM ^
Shoutout to Coach Clink! We lead the B1G with 11 interceptions!!
November 2nd, 2023 at 1:34 PM ^
November 2nd, 2023 at 3:49 PM ^
Five man electrical band/Tesla "Signs" theme music while reading MgoBlog these days.
November 2nd, 2023 at 3:54 PM ^
Thank you for sharing. Pretty neat to read the effort put in to improve.