Predictions for Saturday

I always hate predicition threads, but ESPECIALLY this week.  I have absolutely no idea what to expect, and I don't think anyone else does either.  I could see our inexperienced O-line get manhandled, and our QBs and RBs getting smushed like little bugs all day.  I could also see us getting Shaw, Mcguffie, and Odoms the ball in open space, and let them do something awesome.  Both of these things will probably happen in varying amounts.

The only thing that I'm going to predict is that I'll be drunk by the time the game is over.  Whether it's in celebration or mourning, we'll find out in about 48 hours.

I was watching the Alabama Citrus Bowl on BTN the other day and I saw an unbelievable amount of penalties coming from the Alabama young offensive line. In keeping with the current theme of being terrified of our Oline, does anyone think crippling penalties could cost us more on the OL than actual bad protection/plowing? This, to me, would be even more frustrating than typical bad line play.

31-14 Michigan.  250 yards on the ground, 150'ish thru the air, mostly on screens. Defense looks good, offense looks promising yet severely unpolished. One back goes for 100+ yards. 

the unexpected.....a quaduple reverse-pass

Predictions come true never, but here's mine anyway.  M, 17-13.  It's gonna be a win, but not the kind of game that'll ease any worries about what'll happen the rest of the season.

I wouldn't be surprised if Michigan had something like 19 points - one touchdown and 4 field goals.  We have a good place kicker, but will have trouble moving the ball.  Our defense and special teams will give us good field position enough times to get in field goal range often, but we will have a hard time converting them to scores.  Since our defense is so solid, I think 19 points may be enough to win.  Maybe 19-17.