CMU Post Game

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First off the Big Ten scheduling this weekend was pitiful.  There should be a new rule about the level of opponent any Big Ten team can schedule.  The MAC and Sun Belt should be the lowest any Big 10 school can go.   Ohio hung with Ohio State for a half!  Second, New Mexico is for real folks.  They went into the Rose Bowl and slapped UCLA around for 4 quarters.  After complaining about the schedule, let's discuss our 60 point win. 😉

When you win by the largest win in 50 years there isn't much to discuss.  Still we will do our regular Cheers and Jeers.

Cheers:

• I asked for two Wolverines over 100 yards on the ground.  I got it! Just didn't expect it to be Bryce and Justice. 
• Jordan Marshall got 2 TD's instead of 100 yards 
• Nearly 400 on the ground (390)
• Barham was everywhere on defense! 
• Defense not giving up a TD! 
• Marsh getting his first catch and running TD
• Kuzdzal which sounds like a fun board game, got a TD! 
• Jesper Parker with a TD 
• Good to see Earls playing, he was so excited for his 1st game against New Mexico he hurt his back in warm ups doing a backflip. 
• Bryce showed all of his skills!
• I thought Biff did fine 

Jeers:

• Andrew Marsh continues to make multiple mistakes a game
• Z we can't have you missing field goals 
• Injuries, WTF? 14 guys out?
• Freshman DE Marshall got hurt in garbage time 
• Bryce threw his first pick, it was a poor decision. 
• Still no Rod Moore 
• I missed like 3 minutes of game time watching the end of Game Day.  
• That was a bad holding call on Justice's 75 yard TD run that got called back.

There isn't much to pick apart when you win by 60.  Michigan needed this effort and I wish it had this game under its belt before they played Oklahoma.  Still, this is an important week coming up as the Wolverines travel to Nebraska next week.  Nebraska's entire program is looking for a showcase win and the Wolverines would fit the bill. 

Love the noon start yesterday and it was a great win for confidence after a loss.  Back to work for a tough week of practice without Sherrone.  Big 10 Football is another level this team will need to get to.  Let's hope the Wolverines heal quickly! 

Central Michigan Preview

Time: Noon

Location: Big House 

Weather: 75 with 3% chance of rain

TV: BTN

Line: Michigan -28.5

Welcome to the Connor Stalions Bowl!  Which sideline will Connor be on?  Ok, I joke as clearly he won't be on either.  Both head coaches have moved on and the NCAA will continue to be ever hurt because Michigan was stealing signs and someone narced on the Wolverines for something every program was doing.  While taking a blind eye to the SEC paying players for 20 years without any NIL rules.  Well Done NCAA, your days are numbered.  

What a weird game this is.  Michigan is going to be lead by Biff Poggi and Central's head coach is Matt Drinkall, which I try to do every time I order a drink at the bar.   Both teams are coming off losses on the road at Oklahoma and Pitt.  At least they are playing this game in the daylight! 

Dear Biff, 

Will you please stop bugging Marty McFly and his future parents?  He and Doc Brown are trying to get Marty Back to the Future.  

Well Biff, you have the reigns of the most historic program in college football for the next two weeks and maybe one game next season.  I would say this is a good opportunity for you as the Charlotte situation didn't work out so great.  Still, we have a ton of respect for what you have done for this program and your role with Harbaugh in winning a National Championship.   Thank you for also coming back to A2, as much as Sherrone is prepared to be a head coach, he needs someone like yourself to navigate all the waters of leadership and being the CEO of the program.   

Now let's get back to ball, shall we?  I thought the team played better then the final score showed last week.  I'm much more encouraged on this years outlook vs. what I saw on the field last season at this point.  Still, the offensive line was bad and the defensive line didn't get enough pressure on the talented Oklahoma QB.  Central is not Oklahoma and I expect to see better play this week.  

1. I 100% agree with Sherrone, Bryce should not be running.  We don't have any backups that are ready to play.  Let him throw the ball and protect him please!

2. Mix up the offensive line if you have to.  We need a much better effort from that unit on Saturday. 

3. Pressure the QB, Michigan's secondary is not that good yet.  We need to protect them with a better pass rush.  Find a way Wink! 

4. Put The Chips away early.   Don't let off the gas.  Get ahead quickly and stay ahead.  We don't need a New Mexico situation here again. 

5. I'm waiting for the defense to be really good.  Is this the day?

6. Get both RB's a 100 yards on the ground and let Bryce throw a deep ball or 2.  

Central will come in a play with pride.  They will not lay down and going to Drinkall they can from the Big House cup.   Don't have a let down from last week and make sure the kids are ready to dominate.   The Big Ten and another tough road trip is on tab.   Let the coordinators coach and you lead the team like we know you can.  

Michigan 41 CMU 13

Big Ten Week 3 Preview

I have a no politics rule on this site.  With that said, I hope College Football can give all of us a momentary reprieve from what is going on in this country.  Today is 9/11 and we should remember we all are Americans first.  

Friday Night:

Indiana St @ IU (-48.5):  What type of line is that?  Larry Bird is pissed.  IU 55 ISU 6

New Mexico @ UCLA (-15.5):  Can UCLA go 0-3 with that Tennessee QB?  Watch out for the Lobos!  UCLA 19 New Mexico 14

Saturday:

Oregon (-28.5) @ Northwestern:  This game opens the Big Ten season?  On a side note, what the hell has happened to Oklahoma State?  I really wish Michigan had traveled there last week.   Oregon 51 NW 10 

Wisconsin @ Alabama (-21.5):  Why does the Wisconsin starting QB always get hurt early in the season every year? I like Alabama in this one, but over 3 TD's?   Alabama 21 Wisconsin 13

Houston Christian @ Nebraska: No line.  Really?  Nebraska 36 HCU 7

Towson @ Maryland:  No line. Really? Towson, Maryland sounds like a town with good home values.  Maryland 28 Towson 0

Villanova @ Penn State:  No line, but it's a fun basketball game.  Penn State 28 Vill 10

USC (-20.5) @ Purdue: USC does not play well when they travel East, but it's Purdue.  USC 31 Purdue 20

Norfolk St. @ Rutgers: No Line Really?  Rutgers 28 NFS: 12

Youngstown State @ MSU: No Line, Really?  Good win by Sparty last week.  MSU 30 YSU 17

Ohio @ OSU (-30.5):  Finally Ohio State playing an instate team.  They should play UC every year now they are in the Big 12.  OSU 30 Ohio 13

Western Michigan @ Illinois (-27.5):  I don't think Illinois is a good as everyone thinks they are.  They are better than the Broncos.  Illinois 24 WMU 3

UMass @ Iowa (-35.5): The fighting Don Browns are no longer.  What a terrible game.  Iowa 17 Umass 0

Minnesota (-2.5) @ Cal: Not sure this line makes sense.  I like Cal 23 Minnesota 20

Wolverine Wednesday: Two Wrong Assumptions So Far

I had two strong assumptions coming into the season.  

1. Michigan's offensive line would be a strength 

2. Michigan's defensive line would be dominating 

Through two games, I really haven't seen much of either.  

Michigan's offensive line struggled against Oklahoma.  I can't think of one area they performed well in last week.  Many are even questioning the techniques of the lineman.  Hard to imagine a Sherrone Moore offensive line performing so poorly against his former team. 

The defensive line has not been as bad as its offensive counter parts but still the tackling and QB pressure was not good last week.  I have enjoyed how the defensive line has stopped the run from the RB position but they let the OK QB run all over them last weekend.  I have let to see an effective pass rush outside a LB blitz. 

Now, it's still early in the year and both areas will improve.  But we all had hoped for a better start from both units. 

• Dominick Giudice a former Michigan transfer OL who now plays for Mizzu was named Co-SEC Offensive Lineman of the Week.   That is great timing.

• As predicated Pep was signed by the Steelers.  Hello, Lions?

• As sadly predicated, Moody was cut by the San Fran. 

• Brad Robbins was also cut by the Bills, tough week for former Michigan special teams specialists.