mannysBETTER3434 1 Report post Posted October 13, 2009 Come on. Minor doesnt even lead the Wolverines in rushing. I would pick Jacquizz Rodgers, Mark Ingram...hell John Clay from Wisconsin over Minor. If Minor was 100% healthy all season he would be leading the Big 10 in rushing. No doubt in my mind. The best he has been this year is probably 90% against ND/Iowa. I haven't seen a guy run like that in U-M uniform since the A-Train. He runs so violently. Mark Ingram, and John Clay are solid choices though. Okay, and obviously Joe McKnight assuming he hangs on to the ball... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
betterREDthandead 58 Report post Posted October 14, 2009 I hope no one blames Denard Robinson. That was on Rich Rod. Yeah, Forcier wasn't very good, but he's been absolutely clutch all year. So you go with the kid who clearly isn't a passer? Robinson can turn a broken play into 50 yards in a hurry, but with the options available, certainly he wasn't the best choice to run the 2 minute offense at the end of the game. No, Denard gets part of the blame, but it was definitely one of those freshman mistakes, nothing out of the ordinary really. He got greedy. As for RR, I was expecting Tate back out there myself because that's what I'd have done, but the move is defensible, especially if Tate did in fact have a slight concussion like they're saying. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mannysBETTER3434 1 Report post Posted October 14, 2009 No, Denard gets part of the blame, but it was definitely one of those freshman mistakes, nothing out of the ordinary really. He got greedy. As for RR, I was expecting Tate back out there myself because that's what I'd have done, but the move is defensible, especially if Tate did in fact have a slight concussion like they're saying. Was it Bear Bryant that said every freshmen you start equals a lose? Well, whoever did say it their theory proved true the last 2 weekends. That stuff is expected though... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heroes of Hockeytown 694 Report post Posted October 14, 2009 Apparently Tate's shoulder is more banged up then we were initially led to believe. You can read about it a little bit into this post here if you like. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GoWings1905 2,694 Report post Posted October 17, 2009 I haven't been this pumped for a game in a very long time. This has been the slowest week ever. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heroes of Hockeytown 694 Report post Posted October 17, 2009 Roundup: School record 727 yards for M against Delaware, el oh el. And some incredibly dramatic finishes in Gainsville and South Bend. Barkley and Clausen put on a show in the 4th quarter, great stuff. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
timothy1997 0 Report post Posted October 18, 2009 Roundup: School record 727 yards for M against Delaware, el oh el. Delaware State not Delaware. Michigan couldn't beat Delaware. Nice win for MSU as the green and white keep rollin'. Sets up a huge game next saturday against Iowa. Michigan State runs the table and they would win at least a share of the Big Ten title with the Buckeyes. Not too shabby for a team just a few weeks ago was told they can't beat a Divison 1-A team. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heroes of Hockeytown 694 Report post Posted October 18, 2009 Michigan State runs the table and they would win at least a share of the Big Ten title with the Buckeyes. Not too shabby for a team just a few weeks ago was told they can't beat a Divison 1-A team. The Hawkeyes have made a habit of barely winning every week, I'm calling a classic Sparty NOOOOO moment next weekend to give Iowa the inside track on the Big Ten title. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
timothy1997 0 Report post Posted October 18, 2009 If Minor was 100% healthy all season he would be leading the Big 10 in rushing. No doubt in my mind. The best he has been this year is probably 90% against ND/Iowa. I haven't seen a guy run like that in U-M uniform since the A-Train. He runs so violently. Mark Ingram, and John Clay are solid choices though. Okay, and obviously Joe McKnight assuming he hangs on to the ball... Ingram won the Doak Walker award yesterday, rushing for 246 yards. He is only a sophmore but he could go pro and be a top 10 draft pick right now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
timothy1997 0 Report post Posted October 18, 2009 btw way to go buckeyes, opening the door to everyone else in the Big Ten Title hunt. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mannysBETTER3434 1 Report post Posted October 18, 2009 Ingram won the Doak Walker award yesterday, rushing for 246 yards. He is only a sophmore but he could go pro and be a top 10 draft pick right now. Yeah I saw that. He is a stud. Don't wanna break your heart, but that guy should be in a Spartan uniform. I still don't know how he isn't. Oh, and fun fact... the coach from Bama who sealed the deal on Ingram: Bobby Williams. And seriously give Big Ten teams bye weeks again! That DSU game was so horrible to watch. It's cool seeing scout guys who bust their butts off actually seeing the field, but besides that there are no positives for this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
betterREDthandead 58 Report post Posted October 19, 2009 Yeah I saw that. He is a stud. Don't wanna break your heart, but that guy should be in a Spartan uniform. I still don't know how he isn't. Oh, and fun fact... the coach from Bama who sealed the deal on Ingram: Bobby Williams. And seriously give Big Ten teams bye weeks again! That DSU game was so horrible to watch. It's cool seeing scout guys who bust their butts off actually seeing the field, but besides that there are no positives for this. Well, besides that and also besides that we got a win. But yeah, we could just as easily have gotten that win against a team that at least sort of looks like they belong on the same field. I get why the game was scheduled, but I don't like it much. Iowa's gonna grind MSU into the ground. That's a good-looking team. Ricky Stanzi makes some nutty decisions every so often but more often, he really knows how to put the ball exactly where it needs to be. I don't think they're good enough to run the table but it's hard to see any game where they're a clear-cut underdog. OSU will be their big test. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heroes of Hockeytown 694 Report post Posted October 19, 2009 Tressel will need to gameplan obsessively for Iowa like he used to do for Carr to take those guys down. They have looked pedestrian even when they win, and look as mediocre as the rest of their Big Ten contemporaries. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
timothy1997 0 Report post Posted October 19, 2009 Well, besides that and also besides that we got a win. But yeah, we could just as easily have gotten that win against a team that at least sort of looks like they belong on the same field. I get why the game was scheduled, but I don't like it much. Iowa's gonna grind MSU into the ground. That's a good-looking team. Ricky Stanzi makes some nutty decisions every so often but more often, he really knows how to put the ball exactly where it needs to be. I don't think they're good enough to run the table but it's hard to see any game where they're a clear-cut underdog. OSU will be their big test. Game shouldnt even be counted as a win. At least MSU scheduled tougher non-conference games..albeit slightly. Guess the days of scheduling tough non-conference teams are gone. Makes me respect teams like USC who scheduled road games to Ohio State and Notre Dame this year. Iowa is vunerable. They are a good team but someone is gonna knock an L in their column. Might as well be the spartans. MSU is better on all positions except for the line. That is gonna be the real true test. Its gonna be close but the green and white are gonna sneak out a win. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heroes of Hockeytown 694 Report post Posted October 19, 2009 Game shouldnt even be counted as a win. At least MSU scheduled tougher non-conference games..albeit slightly. Yeah, the mighty Montana State Bobcats, that was a real big win for the program, huh? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GoWings1905 2,694 Report post Posted October 19, 2009 Iowa is just a really solid team. They aren't anything special, yet no one in the Big Ten has been in years. Iowa would get steamrolled in the Rose Bowl by USC. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
timothy1997 0 Report post Posted October 19, 2009 Yeah, the mighty Montana State Bobcats, that was a real big win for the program, huh? not talking about Montana State. Lets look at the teams. Both teams play Western Michigan at home Montana State and Delaware State---push Notre Dame: MSU played at ND, Michigan played at home----advantage MSU Eastern Michigan vs Central Michigan at home--advantage MSU I am not talking about the game outcome but just the schedule and how MSU had a tougher non-conference schedule, albeit slightly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
timothy1997 0 Report post Posted October 19, 2009 Yeah, the mighty Montana State Bobcats, that was a real big win for the program, huh? No the bigger win for the program was against Michigan. 2 years in a row and counting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
timothy1997 0 Report post Posted October 19, 2009 Iowa would get steamrolled in the Rose Bowl by USC. So would every team in the Big Ten. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heroes of Hockeytown 694 Report post Posted October 19, 2009 not talking about Montana State. Lets look at the teams. Both teams play Western Michigan at home Montana State and Delaware State---push Notre Dame: MSU played at ND, Michigan played at home----advantage MSU Eastern Michigan vs Central Michigan at home--advantage MSU I am not talking about the game outcome but just the schedule and how MSU had a tougher non-conference schedule, albeit slightly. State played ND on the road, but they don't play OSU, so those scheduling kinks are a wash. If you're biggest claim is State plays a better MAC team, then there's really nothing to discuss. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
timothy1997 0 Report post Posted October 19, 2009 State played ND on the road, but they don't play OSU, so those scheduling kinks are a wash. If you're biggest claim is State plays a better MAC team, then there's really nothing to discuss. we were talking about non-conference schedules, not conference schedules. I originally stated that msu had a tougher non-conference schedule, albeit slightly. You disagreed and I just provided the facts that support my claim. Oh and CMU would probably beat a lot of Big Ten teams this year..they are for real. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
timothy1997 0 Report post Posted October 19, 2009 Link Guess you beat Delaware State and immediately think your team is heading to the Rose Bowl. Good luck Wolverines. Got a lot of obstacles in your path to get to the Rose Bowl. You dont just need to win but you need a lot of help. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heroes of Hockeytown 694 Report post Posted October 19, 2009 Oh and CMU would probably beat a lot of Big Ten teams this year..they are for real. They're not half bad, but probably not. It was just a classic Sparty NOOO moment with a clutch offsides that got them the W. Link I'm not gonna bash the guy for being optimistic, but definitely not. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SouthernWingsFan 854 Report post Posted October 20, 2009 (edited) I haven't been this pumped for a game in a very long time. This has been the slowest week ever. I'm late since I assume you wre referring to ND-USC and I don't post in this thread much anymore, but I feel the same way about my school's game this upcoming Saturday. TCU @ BYU. ABSOLUTELY CANNOT WAIT. If my school can beat them then there are trap games at Wyoming and San Diego State and a home game at Utah left more/less to crack the BCS. If somehow all that falls into place I think my school passes Boise State to get in because BSU schedule weakens from here on out (minus an all of a sudden good Idaho team at 6-1 and Nevada to a certain extent). I'm not expecting a win this weekend though @ BYU. Not so much because they might have "revenge" on their minds when TCU blew them out last year, moreso that my school's offense can get manilla at times and is often known for stalling/shooting themselves in the foot when they get chances around the red zone. They don't finish out drives consistently enough. Can't always rely on their defense, even though the defense is one of the best year in/year out typically. Hopefully I am wrong. Edited October 20, 2009 by SouthernWingsFan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
timothy1997 0 Report post Posted October 20, 2009 I'm late since I assume you wre referring to ND-USC and I don't post in this thread much anymore, but I feel the same way about my school's game this upcoming Saturday. TCU @ BYU. ABSOLUTELY CANNOT WAIT. If my school can beat them then there are trap games at Wyoming and San Diego State and a home game at Utah left more/less to crack the BCS. If somehow all that falls into place I think my school passes Boise State to get in because BSU schedule weakens from here on out (minus an all of a sudden good Idaho team at 6-1 and Nevada to a certain extent). I'm not expecting a win this weekend though @ BYU. Not so much because they might have "revenge" on their minds when TCU blew them out last year, moreso that my school's offense can get manilla at times and is often known for stalling/shooting themselves in the foot when they get chances around the red zone. They don't finish out drives consistently enough. Can't always rely on their defense, even though the defense is one of the best year in/year out typically. Hopefully I am wrong. The team that these lower conferences need to lose is Texas. Alabama and Florida are on a collison course for the SEC championship game, which might be the biggest conference championship game ever. The question comes up to say USC, Cincy, Iowa, Boise State, and TCU all run the table..then who gets in. Is the Big East better than the Mountain West or the WAC confefrence? Is the Big Ten better than the Pac-10?? I think its safe to say that the SEC Champion will be in the title game...the question is who will be there next to them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
