Friday, November 29, 2019

Preview Ohio State

Time: Noon
Location: Big House
Weather: 34 - 40% Winter Mix
TV: Fox
Stream: Foxsports.com
Line: Michigan +9.5

Yesterday
All my troubles seemed so far away
Now it look as they're here to stay
I believe in Yesterday.

As Michigan fans we can relate to that famous Beatles song.  Even this verse hits home, Love was such an easy game to play,  Now I need a place to hide away.  Many of us growing up watched each team go back and forth winning this rivalry game.  Lately, its been painful and one-sided.   Ohio State for example sent back un-wanted tickets to Ann Arbor a couple of weeks ago, as Buckeye fans have their sights on what they consider "bigger things" like the the Big Ten Championship game and playoffs.   The Wolverines again don't have that luxury of playing anymore games after Saturday, outside a meaningless scrimmage of a bowl game.  So this damn rivalry game better be of the most importance to the everyone in Schembechler Hall.

Tale of the Tape:
Total Defense = #1 OSU
Total Offense = #6 OSU
Turnover Margin = #6 OSU
Team Sacks = #2 OSU
Playoff Ranking = #1 OSU
Intangibles = Michigan

I probably could have listed 50 more stats that showed Ohio State is better then Michigan, because they are.  They are undefeated and beat both Wisconsin and Penn State who Michigan lost to, yes both were in Columbus but both were wins.  The only thing you really can say negative about OSU this year, is that they really haven't been tested away from the horseshoe.

Sing, "It's been a long time since I Rock N Rolled" if...………..
  • Shea has a great day
  • Michigan OL can pass protect 
  • Don Brown earns his salary 
  • More Nico is a line in the game plan 
  • Michigan's Defense doesn't give up long QB runs 
  • The final score is in the low 20's 
Tell yourself in a low internal voice, They really are the better team if.........…
  • Justin Fields is running in Michigan's secondary 
  • Greg Mattison has the secret key to Harbaugh's office and steals the game plan 
  • Don Brown now has to address Ryan Day as "Daddy"
  • Urban Meyer is let in the building 
  • Chase Young earns more Heisman votes 
  • Ryan Day is not just a cast off from the Broadway remake of The Munsters Returns 
You can point to a ton of reasons why this rivalry has been so one sided:  talent, better coaching, better game plan, injuries, are all valid points.   The one thing that drives me crazy, is the QB runs.   OSU has beaten the Wolverines on QB runs for the better part (not last year - that was on Don Brown) of 10 years.  Michigan gets OSU into a 3rd and 6 and gives up 10 yards because nobody is watching the OSU QB.  Penn State last week got back into the game and lost the game on QB runs. 

Michigan can win this game, but they have to play perfect.  They can't get behind early, they can't give up huge plays on defense, and they can't turn the ball over.  Shea and the WR's have to play great and mix just a little running game to keep the Buckeyes honest.   Please double team Chase Young and throw the damn ball to Nico! 

I promised you and myself after last years Don Brown debacle I would never pick Michigan again in this game until the streak was broken.  I'm a man of my word.  

Ohio State 38 Michigan 14

23 comments:

Scott K said...

Michigan 24 ohio state 12

GO BLUE

szanreno said...

One observation stands above the others. Get behind early and you're finished. This ain't Penn State.

MichiganMan said...

My keys to winning:
spread out with four receivers two on tslot
do not run up the middle
Spy on Fields....

Michigan 24 OSU 21

Unknown said...

Fire must be fought with Fire in this one.... throw the ball and throw it and throw it again Big Blue... we will not be able to run the ball on this team... Patterson has to win this game....he must match play for play and then some... find a way to break a critical tackle in a key moment and scramble for first downs.... we cannot have late hits out of bounds or helmet to helmet penalties....this game will be close... I’m tired of hearing how unstoppable they are.... I saw several bunch formation plays that psu ran that seemed to create space quickly but the qb for PSU was not able to see them fast enough...I feel that Patterson can if he has his best day... quick throws are the only way to win... no time is given against OSU for qbs to drop back and throw many deep balls... I am most worried about this becoming like the ROSE bowl game against Texas and Vince young where a tired defense ran out of steam in the end and gave them just enough room for the boot.... I have never made a prediction on here but I have a different feeling for this game....I think we win... I think all 110,000 will have had enough.... I feel like we performed differently against Indiana and MSU...those teams troubled us mightly in 2016 and this years team does not have any championship pressure on them.... Michigan 34 OSU 32.... Nordic makes the one kick that we have waited to see... and for one moment in time we are all kids again and our children will remember the day that Michigan beat #1 osu

MichiganMan said...

Unknown you are the man!!

Cmfgoblue said...

Annnnd i just realized that i wrote that comment on my wifes phone.... i wondered why it said unknown... so for what its worth people yes cmfgoblue says Big Blue wins throw and throw it again!! First and last time i make that mistake! Go blue!!!

chipper said...

38-14 what are you thinking? Jk Dobbins has run wild against terrible teams, look at who Ohio played this year. Only pancake opponent missing is maybe Pepperment state, or another cupcake team that the SEC teams play(Western Carolina). I hate everything Ohio. Screw them. Could it be a game like 1969 or 1985 again? 1985 it is. Michigan 31 OSU 23.

ScottyDoggs said...

Uplifting comments...can't add to it, if the team catches fire (like these comments), we will be dancing in the streets Sat Nite!

Cmfgoblue said...

Wrs have to be able to block and help out each other down field... we know that osu will score some points against any defense... the key is our offense against their defense.... in years past the qb play was a HUGE disparity....not so much this year... national media says there is a talent gap between michigan and osu... there might be from top to bottom... but what about in the skilled positions? Wr core better? How but the rb? How much better actually are they if they are? Dobbins is like Emmit Smith.... his o line makes him look good... and there it is... there o line...the real strength of their team... if they control us by our ends crashing down and over pursuing than it will be a long day for them on the ground.... the outside linebackers ability to re direct and make for the qb during broken osu plays will be another big key... if im osu than i would want to hold the ball for long sustained drives on the ground, keeping the flashy wrs of Michigan on the sidelines.... making “Speed in Space” unattainable due to time of possession....to counter... Michigan has to spy Fields on every play like Michigan Man suggested... but also have dbs in zone... (linebackers spy)... dbs will not be able to compete with the god given talent that osu has at wr in man to man coverage... the athletic ability they have to break it like back yard ball at anytime means that the cbs have to play a tight zone and the safetys have to guess right when the ball gets in the air...if they do... than deflections and interceptions will happen... osu will try to set us up for the big back breaker throws on 2 and short and 3 and long... after the run game gets established (if it does)... Chase young and Fields seem like they could get rattled in the wrong situation... they do not have the composure of Bosa and the qbs of the past.... psu hurt that boy physically.... and we are going to be mad.... play like WOLVERINES! Play like the CHAMPIONS of the west! At some point you have to walk up and punch the fucking bully right in his mouth... Ryan Day looks like one creepy bastard and a bully to boot that has never cared about anything but himself... please Jim.... no matter what... scream and holler and show us what we all know you can be..... please jim.... shut me up for all time... prove my critical comments wrong... after all of your losses in big games... Super Bowl against ravens.... Afc championship against the steelers... all the ones ou have endured as a coach... please jim.... say whatever you have too... to make these boys realize that the team across the field is made of dust as well.... but they will never be made in MICHIGAN.... or carry diplomas as respected as the ones printed here.... Go blue!! We will get through this no matter the severity of our hangovers!!!

MichiganMan said...

Cmfgoblue.... I started reading your comment last night and I just finished reading it this morning ...man you wrote way too much.... it's hard to trying to understand what the hell you trying to say.... I just hope you have a happy outcome

Cmfgoblue said...

I will tone it down.... constructive criticism is always good... thank you

MichiganMan said...

Readjust my prediction Ohio state 38 Michigan 35

Cmfgoblue said...

Looks like Harbaugh is gonna make history....yikes

Cmfgoblue said...

Holy Harbaugh! 0-5.... so is it the Bengals, Dolphins, Lions, Jaguars, Giants,?....

MichiganMan said...

To all the people who love Don Brown go kiss his feet and say how great he is.... I've been advocating for his firing for 2 years

MichiganMan said...

All I got was backlashes

Cmfgoblue said...

Battle 4 Atlantis Champions!!! Thank god for Coach Howard...

Cmfgoblue said...

Michigan defense should surround Urban Meyer and not allow him to leave until he is named coach

Cmfgoblue said...

If he runs a slant pattern to get away from them... they may get confused...only Don Brown can save us now! Hurry don! Tackle him before he gets to the tunnel!!

MichiganMan said...

Holy crap I underestimated Don Brown let me readjust my prediction 56 - 31....OSU

MichiganMan said...

Joe Klatt said Patterson is shredding Ohio State Defense hahaha

Cmfgoblue said...

Harbaugh is like side show bob from the simpsons.... keeps stepping on the rake and hitting himself in face....

ScottyDoggs said...

Jesus Christ is "fake news", never was a believer(never). Jim HarbaUgh is no longer my football savior.

Someone brought up that bone headed play (missed extra point), why practice such non-sense (fluckin stupid)

Hire THE APPALACIAN STATE COACH NOW

some OF YOU LOVE TO PICK ON MICHIGAN MAN, but that was disgusting... he is right about calling for some heads to roll.

Maybe I ought to learn a new hobby... like marbles, or tiddly winks fuck this losing bull shit...