Weather: Hot 93 No Rain
TV: Fox
Line: Michigan -17
Dear Jimmy,
It's time to take your team on the road for the first time this year in a place where your squad has struggled in the past. I think your team needs some time away from campus to refocus on the top goals for this year and the challenge of playing away from home.
Like last week, you are facing a run first offense with a defense that likes to stop the run. It's important that Michigan looks to open the running lanes with JJ passing to the tight ends and the talented WR's. Loved the JJ run options from the offense last week that got him on the edge with the option of going out of bounds.
Nebraska ran for 312 yards last week and their QB Haarberg was their leading rusher with 157 yards with a long run of 72. Rutgers caught Michigan's defense off guard with the passing game early and jumped out to a 7-0 lead on a long pass. Jesse Minter adjusted quickly and shut down Rutgers the rest of the day. It might just be me, but I don't love it when Michigan blitz's a running QB. I believe that sends a message to the QB its time to run and there is 1 less defender to stop it.
Nebraska is looking for a signature win they couldn't get under Scott Frost, having a win over the #2 Wolverines would be a perfect tonic for this program. This is a dangerous game because of that fact and with the Cornhuskers playing at home. JJ can win this game by throwing the ball accurately and letting Corum run the ball. JJ needs to be able to get Michigan out of calls that has Corum and Edwards running into a loaded box. Michigan will need to take the crowd out of it by stopping the run, throwing for first downs, not having any turnovers, and running the ball. Hydrate the team effectively tonight as it's going to be the hottest game of the year for your squad. Play Michigan Football no matter where the game is located. Your program is built to travel.
Michigan 34 Nebraska 13
5 comments:
Fingers crossed that Mich takes this game seriously, as never know how things shake out in Neb. Crazy environment. I like that Rutgers is a better team than years past - a little punch in the nose always helps.
How about them lions! Danm, that was a crazy game. Old Lions would have folded after that first pick. Aidan is terrific. Herbie said that one reason for their success is that Campbell drafts kids who 'just love football'. You can see that, and think that's really a smart observation. I think Jimmy does the same at Mich.
Goblu- Yes, I agree. That's why the Lions need to draft MORE Michigan players. Besides Hutch, can you name one other Michigan player the Lions have drafted? That's probably why they sucked for so long.
Ha. Glasgow is on, did they draft him?
Much enjoyed beating the Shuckers when Scot “Farkus” Frost (Christmas Story reference….tell me it isn’t spot on), but NE is trying to get some respect back. With a continuously running clock, I can see another game of single-digit possessions for each team. I think it’ll be lower scoring than the pundits predict.
Frost looks more like Todd from Breaking Bad...
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