Nebraska Post Game

Isaiah Hole Wolverine Wire 

That was one of the craziest sports day of my life and the Michigan - Nebraska game didn't disappoint in crazy.   There was miss spots, over turned TD's, comebacks, turnovers, and great execution.  I'm glad there wasn't a heart monitor on me during the game because I think it would of triggered a 911 call. 

Michigan showed heart and resolve as they trailed for the first time all year but the defense and Moody made the plays that needed to be made to win the game.   There is a ton I liked and didn't like, so lets not wait any longer for the Cheers and Jeers.

Cheers:

• Hawkins made the play of the game on the strip fumble
• Moody was rock solid and put the ball in the middle of the up rights each time 
• Michigan RB's are special and made great play after great play 
• Dax Hill had a pick and had great defense on the last play 
• Robbins averaging 50 yards per punt was huge 
• Michigan got the win when past Wolverine teams wouldn't have.  
• Michigan is 6-0 at the midway point of the season

Jeers:

• Michigan's defense gave up 29 2nd half points 
• 291 yards in the air 
• 140 yards on the ground 
• The officials looked like the lights were too bright for them 
• I sometime wonder if Jimmy and Gattis are "feeling" the game properly.  Meaning, I hated the 2 point attempt - take the point - too early.  Putting in JJ on 3rd down after the the fumble, is like letting the defense know what you are running.  Give it to a RB! 
• I need better play calling after a turnover, Michigan is very predictable when they should be scoring TD's not field goals.  
• AJ makes me so nervous returning punts 
• Martinez was the only Husker that could beat Michigan and the Wolverines almost let him do it. 
• I kept yelling, stop throwing at #5 on Nebraska 
• Michigan had a ton of injuries on the OL
• Michigan is also very thin at WR right now.  Oliver Martin are you available? 😎

The bye is coming at a good time for the Wolverines, they played a ton of guys on the offensive line and was running out of WR's during the game.  The defense again struggled in the 2nd half, as the Huskers went deep into the play book to try to beat the over aggressive Wolverines.

I thought Michigan left too many points on the field in the first half and that almost cost them. Either way, a win is a win and Michigan's defense made a play when they needed to.   Cade had 38 attempts and thought he played just Ok.  He made some smart decisions but under threw a few deep balls that could have flipped the score and momentum.   I did like how he was finding the TE's on 3rd down.   How are we not getting Corum the ball more?

This team deserves two weeks of rest before the schedule gets even tougher with the likes of MSU, PSU, and OSU.  I'm very happy how the team didn't quit and left Lincoln with a W.