Is Robinson at Fault?
I'm not a schematic guru by any stretch, but it just seems to me that Robinson was much too passive in his defensive play calling. In general, he just used the bend but don't break plan, which clearly doesn't work for us. I understand the concern with Floyd getting beat downfield, but Cousins was eating our secondary alive anyway, so why not bring the blitz a bit more? On third downs in particular, he should've brought the blitz much more I thought, instead he called for zone several times in an attempt the keep the ball in front of the secondary, and Cousins just busted loose far too much. Overall, I just thought his gameplan was terrible.
October 3rd, 2009 at 5:58 PM ^
I was thinking the same thing. It wouldn't have surprised me if at least that was a secondary plan on that last drive.
October 3rd, 2009 at 6:01 PM ^
No . . . I think Woolfolk had an injured shoulder and couldn't wrap him up, and Mouton made an idiotic dive at Caper's feet (except not really at his feet, but where his feet used to be). It was just shitty, shitty, shitty tackling.
That being said, barring a turnover, Swenson probably would have made a field goal. As soon as Forcier threw that INT, I pretty much knew the game was lost.
October 3rd, 2009 at 6:55 PM ^
I don't think there is any way they were just trying to get to the ball. If you tackle him there, it's still almost a 40 yard FG. Even though their kicker is good, it's no gimmie. You definitely want to just try and wrap him up, it was just terrible tackling. Woolfolk just left his feet as he made contact instead of running through the tackle, they teach you that in Jr. High.
October 3rd, 2009 at 5:43 PM ^
Holy #$%****$ #$#$!
October 3rd, 2009 at 5:44 PM ^
Michigan just played it's best defensive game of the year despite starting a walk on, JT Floyd, Troy Woolfolk and 0 inside linebackers.
October 3rd, 2009 at 5:50 PM ^
First off colin, keep your insults to yourself bitch. I simply posted my opinion based on what I saw during the game, that being a passive defensive gameplan. We gave up 417 total yards, yielded nearly 50% on third down conversions, gave up 197 rushing yards to a team that clearly isn't great at running the ball, and yet I'm the idiot. Based on that I'd say something needs to change with regards to the gameplan
October 3rd, 2009 at 5:55 PM ^
ever. The concept of possessions, yards per play, and expected points by drive are meaningless to you. You probably just got blasted on Natty Light and now you're running at the mouth about shit you half-remember. Go away. Don't post.
October 3rd, 2009 at 5:59 PM ^
Say what you want about your statistical bull shit, anyone that watched the game was obviously frutrated with the 3 man rush on third downs in particular, it allowed them to get out of a world of trouble, all because Robinson's play calling resembled that of a 26 inch pussy.
October 3rd, 2009 at 6:02 PM ^
and it sounds like you've got a future in coaching. but are you sure you'll want to leave the lucrative construction industry?
October 3rd, 2009 at 6:11 PM ^
Guys like you love to throw these sarcastic insults for no apparent reason other than being an ass, or giving GR head service in the janitor's room. As I said before, I simply posted my thoughts on the lack of an aggressive gameplan, no need for you to make it personal. That being said, you know nothing about me, my employment or educational status is a total mystery to you. I just don't understand why you would insult a fellow M fan for no justified reason. Since you're so hard, and want to make things personal over a fuckin blog, how about we meet up and get better acquainted?
October 3rd, 2009 at 6:24 PM ^
doesn't mean there isn't one. you pulled off every single fucking cliché from the Drunk Fan Stumbles Upon The Internet stereotype right down to the Let's Take It Outside, But In Real Life moment. why are you here? you obviously don't read mgoblog. mlive exists. shit, you could probably find a life partner there. you could throw empties on a roof together instead of giving her a ring. that shit's expensive amirite?!?
October 3rd, 2009 at 6:48 PM ^
Maybe my opinion is cliche, and I'm not mgoblog material according to you, but then again, who the hell are you? Listen, you're entitled to your opinion, and I'm entitled to an opinion as well. I have no problem with you critiquing my thread, it is the personal insults that don't sit well with me. You don't know me, so keep it strictly thread related, I have no desire to play these games. I hate to make generalizations, but it is people like you that don't understand the implications of personal insults because you haven't seen or felt the consequences for the stupidity which you display, you live in a world where that type of thing is acceptable, but where I'm from it's not. Please, let's be respectable here.
October 3rd, 2009 at 7:19 PM ^
i modded the CIL today, have done many in the past, did a guest post in Brian's absence last year and you'll find an article of mine here:
http://www.maplestreetpress.com/book.cfm?book_id=35
the heuristics suggest i've got a better idea of what qualifies as good mgocontent. i'm invested in the quality of the board and mgoblog in general. so if i'm telling you to shut the fuck up, it's because i care. ps STFU.
October 3rd, 2009 at 7:34 PM ^
You're missing the whole fuckin point here you little bitch. I don't care about your vested interest in the blog, or your life accomplishments in general, so keep them to yourself. All I care about is your blantant disrespect, don't be so free with your insults(not with me anyway). Maybe that type of thing is a-1 where you're from, but I've seen people killed for less. I've tried to be civilized with you, but you have to be a prick. What is it with you man........are you just 1 of those dudes that was constantly targeted earlier in life, and now feels the need to be hard on a blog in order to solidify his manhood? Listen, if you're that passionate about how you feel with the blog and my disposition in general, why not settle it in person?
October 3rd, 2009 at 7:38 PM ^
Take a fucking chill pill. There is no reason to call someone out to settle it in real life.
This is particularly disturbing: "Maybe that type of thing is a-1 where you're from, but I've seen people killed for less."
We lost a football game I think it's best to keep things in perspective. Take a while off and come back because there is no reason to say "I've seen people killed for less".
In sum: both of you calm down
October 3rd, 2009 at 7:43 PM ^
I agree with you, but let's put it in perspective here, I'm not the one that threw the first blow. I simply posted my opinion, and the dude insults me. When I use the phrase you referenced above, I was DEAD SERIOUS. Where I'm from you simply don't insult people without consequence. Now I realize this is just a blog, but did he really think that he would throw an insult without reaction? Well my friend, I'm not the one. I will not tolerate being disrespected by some young ass punk when I haven't provoked anything.
October 3rd, 2009 at 7:47 PM ^
And that is great that where you are from people can die for that shit. But ya know what this isn't where you are from and you shouldn't be saying shit like that.
October 3rd, 2009 at 7:54 PM ^
I realize you're just trying to calm things down, and that's cool. I just find it funny that the so called moderating is directed toward me, when I'm clearly not the one that iniated this episode in the first place. When you say "this"(as in the blog), for me it still is where I'm from, and will always be, I wouldn't expect you to understand that. That's neither here nor there, I tried to reason with the dude and he simply refused and continued on with the BS, so why not have "the talk" with him.
October 3rd, 2009 at 8:34 PM ^
hence credentials. it's not bragging, it doesn't mean a thing outside of the context you requested. i don't shit on your doorstep and then demand you pick it up. this is the internet, not real life. there are no lives at stake. there are, however, quality control strategies. if it hurts so much to be insulted (and let me just say: boo hoo), stick to a plane of existence that gives you the right to assault anyone who thinks you're full of shit and dares to openly express that. the internet has a different set of norms and i'm the vector for that lesson. this could be a teachable moment so long as you can set aside a slight ego bruising.
October 3rd, 2009 at 8:56 PM ^
You see what I'm saying here buddy, when you use phrases like "this could be a teachable moment", and the drunk/construction reference, it just doesn't sit well with me. The elitist BS may go over well with some, but it doesn't impress me, and makes you look like a prick. Blogs should be places where freedom of expression are encouraged provided it doesn't insult or harm anyone else. As far as I'm concerned you're not the vector for shit, you just think you are. And while you may think that you've instructed a lesson as you say, the norms of society dictate that on most days you would get punched in the mouth for that type of talk if not worse. I don't know what kind of sheltered reality you live in, but just keep your little world away from me in the future please. It's quite obvious that words don't mean much to you, and that's fine, but when it degrades me, that's when we have a problem. Hopefully this is squashed, I'll go about my business and you can keep it moving.
October 3rd, 2009 at 9:26 PM ^
"lets meet in real life and fight" offered twice.
"where I come from people get killed for saying things like that" cave, biker gang, etc.
"I'm DEAD SERIOUS" is that like GRAVE danger.
"I will not be disrespected on the internet" let that one sink in for a minute.
Colin, you can be a bit snarky (I should know), but this has got to be Dex or Boutros yanking your chain or something. NOBODY is THAT new to the internet.
October 3rd, 2009 at 9:31 PM ^
Why don't you mind your damn business, and stop cheerleading. Get off his dick, this has nothing to do with you
October 3rd, 2009 at 9:29 PM ^
Do you want to give me head or something? You have far too much time on your hands. I'm totally buying into your "different norms on the internet" bullshit, because it's quite obvious to you that guys can't get their hands on your bitch ass, because you would never talk like that on the streets. It must make you proud to hide behind the safety of the blog. Anyway, have fun, I'm done with it man
October 4th, 2009 at 2:57 AM ^
blerg
October 3rd, 2009 at 6:03 PM ^
20 points in regulation. Considering we gave up 17 to EMU, this was a good performance.
We gifted Sparty after that horrendous fake punt and held them to 3 points. Nearly every time Sparty tried to run between the tackles we stopped them. They forced fumbles and got 2 INT's.
The offense couldn't do anything for 3 quarters, that was the real problem. 28 total yards rushing!
October 3rd, 2009 at 6:37 PM ^
And I very much doubt RR will as well. While I too was disappointed by the 3rd down conversions, the simple reality is that even with a blitz, this defense cannot get any pressure on the QB. Quite the opposite, Cousins looked like Pat White out there. The lack of pressure on the QB is very troubling. Furthermore, Kovacs played a lot of the game, which means Williams is probably still injured. He plays hard, but the just too slow. Floyd had to be protected all day, as he is undersized and slow. Most of the problems on defense can be relieved if there is more pressure on the QB. However, at the present juncture, that's just not happening.
October 3rd, 2009 at 8:43 PM ^
Dude we had our best defensive performance (other than Western) of the season and you're ready to call out GERG??? Get your head out of your ass.
We lost today because our offense couldn't do anything for 3+ quarters of football.
October 3rd, 2009 at 10:10 PM ^
the replies get all fucked up when it gets that nested. was trying to reply to j-wock. anyway:
i hope that this is dex's handiwork. evidence against: chi took the bait also.
October 3rd, 2009 at 10:22 PM ^
I was trying to reply to your comment when you deleted it . . . BITCH!
I had a witty (and terribly disrespectful) comment for Matt D, but I've forgotten it now.
Oh well, I guess some people are just really angry drunks.
((signing out)))
October 3rd, 2009 at 10:23 PM ^
i tried like 3 times to make it work. so fuck it.
October 4th, 2009 at 10:58 AM ^
dex was likely slitting his wrists in a warm bath after the Tiger game. So...doubt it was him.
October 4th, 2009 at 1:32 PM ^
is coping's a wonderful thing!
October 4th, 2009 at 5:28 PM ^
was that we were supposed to be great against the run...and weren't and that we made their QBs look like running superstars.
For some reason our defensive dudes looked really slow. I understand they were on the field for a long time and were probably really tired, but it was still pretty disappointing.
October 4th, 2009 at 5:37 PM ^
Since when were we considered great against the run? Certainly not against ND, EMU or IU.
October 4th, 2009 at 9:37 PM ^
of being perfectly okay with Cousins beating you with his legs. committing to the pass rush and defending receivers was far more important. though you could see it as further evidence of Jonas and Obi's lack of skill; they were likely in the hook zones that Cousins ran through.