Saturday, August 30, 2014

Post Game: That is More Like It

It seems like years since Michigan has run a lesser opponent out of the building.  They did just that is afternoon with 560 total yards and 350 yards rushing.   I predicted Michigan would have a runner over 100 yards, in fact they had two with both Green and Smith breaking a few big runs. 


The Devin's also had a great game, with Gardner connecting with Funchess for 3 touchdowns in the first half.  I love that Funchess is wearing #1 for the first time since 2004.   Funchess looked like a man playing against boys on Saturday. 


The Train Wreck is now over and "we" (fans) can move on and support Team 135.  


I know the offensive wasn't really tested against App State's defense but it was really good to see Michigan's RB's finding big holes for big yards.   I also really enjoyed the offensive play calling for the first time in Hoke era at Michigan.    The true test will come next week, but this was a great way to prepare for the trip to South Bend. 


The defense played great for the most of the game.  The second team did give up a couple scores and some yards, but again it was mostly back-ups or true freshman.   Not really too much to complain about on that side of the ball. 


Time to break on this years first Cheers and Jeers:


Cheers

  • #1 Devin Funchess could have a very special year
  • Devin Gardner looked calm and was very accurate
  • The defense lived up to it's billing
  • Coach Nuss did very well in his first game at Michigan
  • Green/Smith both going over 100 yards
  • Hard to remember a time when Michigan played such a complete game
Jeers
  • Peppers ankle - the prelim reports are he is fine and they just kept him out as a precaution.   Hoke said he will play next week.   I would be a little cautious of post game injury reports as they have a tendency not to be 100% accurate.   His presser on Monday should give us a better idea.  Knock on wood, he is ok as he was having a good game before he banged his ankle.   It didn't look like he twisted his ankle on that undercut, maybe it was kicked?
  • Jake Ryan's name wasn't called too often and App. State had a couple big runs up the middle.  It looked like he over pursued the play.   I'm sure that can be easily fixed.
  • Frank Clark could be great if he just made a tackle when he gets pressure on a RB or QB.   I thought that jumping penalty on the punt was a bad call.  He got undercut and wasn't trying to use the defender as a trampoline.


I love the noon kickoff and the effort today.  The Wolverines came to play and the game was over early.   That is how it's suppose to work.   Time to prepare for the last game with the Irish for awhile.

1 comment:

In Harbaugh we trust said...

I couldn't agree more....THATS MORE LIKE IT..I know we didn't play a top team but last year we played some really bad team...and barely won...NEVER ran the ball with any confidence...if I had to nit pick both RB's they both don't have breakaway speed..but who cares..if they both run like that and OL block downfield with the WR'S....we will at least put to rest Brady Hokes downfall..next week is the measuring stick..a big ROAD GAME...