Monday, November 17, 2008

When it Rains, It Pours: Threet and McGuffie Doubtful for Saturday


Nothing seems to be going right this year for the Wolverines.


  • Whether it's during the game: Michigan's interception return for a touchdown to tie the game in the 4th quarter was ruled out of bounds at the 45, when the official "thought" #6 Donovan Warren stepped out of bounds. The replay clearly showed he did not.

  • Whether it's a QB transferring: Ryan Mallet "thinking" he wouldn't fit into Rich Rodriguez system transferred in January to Arkansas. Filed in the irony department: Jason Forcier (who would have been great for RR's system) transferred to Stanford the year before because Ryan was coming aboard and clearly was going to get more snaps.
  • Whether it comes to recruiting: Terrelle Pryor picks Ohio State over Michigan. Kevin Newsome,William Campbell, and Bryce McNeal all de-commit from the Wolverines. (Michigan has picked up two other high profile QB's in the 2009 class and "Big Will" is still rumored to have Michigan #1 on his list).

  • Whether it comes to the weather: Michigan trying to put two wins in a row this past weekend were stopped by the Weather (temps in the 30's with rain and snow mix) and the Wildcats.

Now comes this report out of Rich Rodriguez news conference this morning:

  • Threet is likely out against Ohio State due to a separated shoulder.

  • McGuffie could miss the game due to a death in his family.

  • RB Brandon Minor is expected to return.

  • Nick Sheridan is likely to start.

These things happen to a 3-8 team that will soon be 3-9. The line for this game should end up around 27 points.

I think I solved one mystery from the good play in the Metro Dome: Nick Sheridan has "Dome" arm strength. He doesn't have November winter weather arm strength.


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