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Back in 2020 there was a poster on the Mgoblog message board that basically said, the answer to all Michigan's defensive problems would be to play Michael Barrett more. That became a running meme on the site that Michael had magical powers and could fix any issue Michigan had. For example, if Jimmy had left for the NFL, hire Michael as head coach. You get the drift.
Well, that poster looks like a genius this morning as Michael might have saved Michigan from a boat load of embarrassment and a Rutgers upset for the #5 team in the nation. You watched the game and probably had high blood pressure during the 2nd quarter and halftime, just like I had. There are plenty positives and negatives to the game and the reason why we do the famous Cheers and Jeers:
Cheers:
- Michael Barrett, his two picks, 1 TD, and another impressive return from the former HS QB.
- 2nd half adjustments
- Rutgers with 14 yards rushing
- Corum and Edwards both with 109 yards rushing each
- Donovan Edwards might be the best player on the team
- Defensive line was dominate
- Kris Jenkins had a nice game
- Mike Morris with 1.5 sacks
- Michigan won the game
- My boy #99 Goode had a nice TFL
- Run a different play from the goal line, Please!!!
- I screamed at Minter on the Rutgers big crossing route play that Will Johnson fell on. The LB's blitzed and got caught up in the rush. If you fill that zone, the freshman QB gets confused and takes a sack or throws a pick. See 2nd half adjustments.
- Michael Barrett also had a big mistake on punt block that got Rutgers an easy TD.
- JJ stop taking so many big hits!
- JJ a little bit more air on the deep ball
- WR's and TE's please catch the ball
- Love Ronnie but his best catches are out of bounds
- Injuries are starting to pile up
- DJ we need you not to lose every 50/50 ball
- Moody I need you to go 1-2 on the 50 yards kicks at least
7 comments:
I think Schiano has the unquenchable hatred toward Michigan. Maybe cause he turned down the coaching job and then bombed in TB? Not sure, but he always has his team fired up. They came out cracking. Be interesting to see the injury report because they were quite a few Wolverines limping toward the sidelines. Any news on Trevor Keegan? Not sure how deep our OL depth is.
My God this OC situation isn't working. The play calling blows. I get Jim wants the team to have an identity, but the whole world knows that Jim's answer is to try and run over everyone no matter the situation. I was damn close to throwing something at the TV the first 2 goal line possessions! I'm not talking about turning UofM into Texas Tech and having an air raid offense, but would a little balance hurt? I know people are going to say, but we scored in the RZ what do I want? It was effing Rutgers. They we're 4-4, and 3 of those wins were non-conference. they got shut out by that dynamo Minnesota. Their QB stinks, his only completions seem to be tossing up the .500 ball. Otherwise he overthrew just about every pass. Btw, that's starting to be a trend with our DBs. MSU did the same thing, threw up 50/50 balls to tall receivers. Watching the Rutgers QB I had a horrible flashback to Joe Milton. Yikes!
I know we have two offensive coordinators and a head coach any of which can be calling the plays. Please tell me how the situation/system you're referring too is to function. Who does what, when, responsibilities, exactly. Curious how it is set up...
Love that Rutgers punter. Several times he looked like dead meat and then got off good punts...
Reminds me of back in the day where Michigan kept it close in the 1st half, and dominated the 2nd after adjustments. Watching Ohio this season, they are beatable, being Michigan can run on them. Word is those starters that did not travel either came down with the bug, or were slightly dinged up, not a multi-game absence.
Rutgers came out inspired, aggressive, and playing very physical! Hats off to them and their coaches! Glad we got it together in the 2nd half! I am concerned about the O line injuries and also that we can't cover big, physical receivers. We may want to start praying for a snowy, sloppy weather game in Columbus in a few weeks!
The play calling has got to be better. Too many times on third and five we just ran the ball up the middle
Win is a win… and I do think sometimes a game like that reinforces mental toughness. I’d rather it be dominants for 4 quarters, but still solid.
The first two 4-down goal line runs are nuts. And JJ has to figure out his deep ball. But, this is a complete team. GA is only other truly complete team. I worry about our Secondary against Ohio. But these kids on Blue are great. Such fighters!
Rutgers had a total of 5 first downs, 14 yards rushing, and 180 total yards. In his post-game interview, Schiano gave a lot of credit to Michigan.
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