Yum! These Wolverines taste like Zingermans! I'm sure I will wake up before kickoff right?How fun is this season? I know, I feel your pain. Michigan is coming off it's worst game of the year and now faces the best team on it's schedule on the road. That equation doesn't exactly mean good things. The last time, I thought Michigan didn't have a chance to win was last years Capital One Bowl game and that turned out ok. Right? (I know that team had like a 100 NFL players on it and many of the players on this team weren't even born yet).
So what does this week have in store for us? Well, I like to reference the famous literature buff Mike Tyson for a one of his famous quotes: "Everyone has a plan, until they get hit".
That has sort of wraps up the year so far doesn't it? Michigan has a great offensive plan, that just doesn't work with inexperience players or a drop back passer. It just hasn't worked on Saturday. Minus the few drives in the first quarter and a few in the fourth. Michigan's plan looks good until it gets on the field and gets hit.
So why has the Spread been so successful for PSU but not for Michigan? Well, it sort of the same reason that makes up a successful company over a non-successful company. The answer is: The People. PSU has an athletic QB that keeps the defense guessing and that can beat you with his feet and his arm. No he isn't a great passer but the threat of the run, can keep defensive on their heels. Did I also mention that their offensive line, can actually block people? That is the difference between a #3 ranking and 2 wins.
Michigan is going to face the best defensive line they will see all year. With the situation on our offensive line, that is going to be very ugly for our running backs and QB (whoever plays). Michigan still has a good defense and hopefully, Warren and Graham will be back. But don't expect them to shut out the PSU Spread, because if Juice can beat us, the PSU offense can move the ball and beat us too.
Michigan does not match up well in any way against Penn State. You throw in Michigan's 9 game winning streak and Penn State will want to not only to beat Michigan embarrass them. This game is going to be worse then ugly, its is going to make you want to roll up in the fetal position and sing show tunes all night. It's going to be that bad.
I almost suggest you don't watch it. Can someone please give me the fast forward button to 2010 please? Man, that Tate Forcier is awesome!
Tale of the "Medical" Tape:
PSU Offense vs Michigan D: PSU
PSU D Line vs Michigan O Line: PSU (it's going to be like you or I playing Lebron James in 1:1)
Special Teams: PSU
Intangibles: PSU
Age of Coaching Staff: PSU
Wishing College Football had a mercy rule: Mich
I don't see anyway Michigan can move the ball on offense. The Michigan Offensive Line will get dominated all night, which means no running lanes for the running backs. I expect our QB's to get hit often and our running backs to fumble often. Michigan only chances are a dynamic passing game, scoring on special teams, and shutting down Penn State's offensive machine. Michigan has proved they can't do any of that. Penn State 44 Michigan 5
PSA: Please don't watch this game if you have a weak stomach or just ate a big meal.
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