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Friday, November 10, 2006
Sometimes the Slipper Fits
This was the first time in the history of Rutgers football that a ranked Scarlet Knight team had even played another ranked team. Ever. And that's a long "ever" as Rutgers played in college football's very first game in 1869!
This was a game where, facing third down deep in their own end, New Jersey's finest converted on a pass play to 5th year senior fullback Brian Leonard who - as a freshman played on a team that was 1-11, who was now overshadowed by running back Ray Rice - scampered 26 yards down the sideline, deep into Cardinal territory.
This was a crazy finish where -- with the Empire State Building lit up in the background with your school colors (how fucking cool is that?!) -- Rutgers' usually realiable field goal kicker misses a chip shot field with only 21 seconds left that would have won the game, making it look like the dream had died...but wait! Louisville jumped offsides, giving the kid another crack and, well, you know the rest.
Yes, I know it sounds like some really bad "inspirational" Disney moving starring Johnny Depp as Greg Schiano
But it's no movie. It's Rutgers. Which just might be the same thing.
So, how does this impact the national championship race? You know what? Who cares tonight. That's a discussion for another time. Tonight is a night to sit back and enjoy it. To call friends and say, "Did you see that?!" Even if the Scarlet Knights aren't your team.
Because what played out - is playing out in New Jersey - is the reason we all watch and love college football. For nights like this.
When sometimes, Cinderella wins.
32 comments:
"How could you not be rooting for Rutgers?"
Well, I'll try my best. I'm from New Jersey and nobody cared about RU football. All of a sudden tonight, everyone within the tri-state area was a life-long Scarlet Knight fan, nevermind that this game sold out only a few days ago. Nobody likes a bandwagon ("Whose Mike McMahon?"). Now I've been getting calls for the last 2 hours from fat gumbas telling me my college sucks. Suddenly, Greg Schiano is the greatest college football coach to have ever lived. Nevermind the years of absolute shit records he produced against quality opponents and the fact that he can't pull any good players from Jersey. Or the fact that Rutgers prides itself on declining an invitation to the Ivy Leagues and being the "state university of NJ", yet the best thing the school is known for is STD's. I could go on about the program, fans, and coaches but I've sufficiently bitched.
Hey, maybe I'm a bitter out-of-stater, who hates RU, hoping my coach's leg re-attaches for the MSU game; so I'll give props to RU for winning their biggest game ever (I've heard their main campus is going wild from friends). But in a couple years when the stadium is empty and they're losing by 50, I'll get to laugh. Thanks for blowing the game, Louisville
- November 10, 2006 2:10 AM
Yost, you're right on the money - this was a fantastic, thrilling game, and it was everything that pro football (and all pro sports - except hockey) isn't, and it's why I love this game, fuck you, Tagliabue successor/David Stern/Bud Selig.
I started out being excited about the possibility of Ohio State scoring around 50 on the Cardinals in Glendale, and ended up rooting like a freshman for the Scarlet Knights, just because of the spirit and atmosphere of the thing.
Which brings me to Nov. 18: this is going to be the biggest thing ever, and not only that, it's going to be the BEST thing ever. Even if the game itself doesn't "live up to expectations", it'll still be a matchup of the undisputed two best teams in their (119-team!) division. Let any pro league, in ANY sport, try to claim that sort of match.
Here's to us, Wolverines and Buckeyes - we're about to become a part of history.
- November 10, 2006 3:23 AM
Just imagine how it feels to be a student at Rutgers today.
Those of us who most frequently visit this blog - Michigan, Ohio State, Texas, USC, Notre Dame fans, etc. - will never know how the Rutgers students are feeling today, because all of our teams had "that game" long before we were born.
That game where everyone was paying attention and you won for the first time.
That game where you were down by 18 and came storming back to win against a ranked opponent for the first time.
It must be like getting your first driver's license or a first kiss.
Of course, what happens from here is up to Rutgers. They might turn out to be a national power out of nowhere like Miami, or they might slip back into football obscurity. But there will never be another game like last night's in Rutgers history.
Imagine being a student at Rutgers today. Must be a great feeling.
- November 10, 2006 6:42 AM
I, too, was caught up in the excitement. But like matsut, I was torn by the events I watched.
On the one hand, it was everything that is exciting about college football - just as you said. On the other hand, I was salivating that the UM/OSU winner would play Louisville in Glendale.
Until last night, the UM/OSU game was going to be THE national championship game - because either team would have PUMMELLED Louisville (and that's being kind, Louisville fans). Now we will play for a place in the NC game - and that game will be a real test of the winner.
- November 10, 2006 8:03 AM
What does this mean now for Michigan incase the gods are unhappy Nov 18th and the Wolverines lose it in a close one? Are we not the best 1 loss team at that point?
- November 10, 2006 8:53 AM
Anon @5:53, Don't worry you'll lose by more than 7 on the 18th.
- November 10, 2006 9:11 AM
Gotta Give it up for Rutgers! Coach Schiano needs to stay in Jersey and not help those thugs in South Fla. Seeing Tony Soprano on the sideline always makes you feel comfortable rooting for the Scarlet Knights. Nov 18th all the better now, no joke L-Ville playing in Glendale
- November 10, 2006 9:12 AM
- Andy said...
Anon 11:10: Your rant on Rutgers reminds me of how I feel about the NY Mets each time they cycle out of the depths of hell to make the playoffs. Suddenly everyone in the tri-state area is a HUGE Mets fan and Shea stadium is a hot spot. Barf.
It was a great win for RU, but a part of me is disappointed last night because I wanted to see Louisville "get rolled" by the M/OSU winner. Now the door is opening for Texas/USC/Florida/Fillintheblank -- which will make the NC game watchable.
No matter what happens on Nov 18th I do not want to see a rematch. My heart can not take playing them twice in a row.
- November 10, 2006 9:51 AM
im a rutgers fan. and this was a great feeling. what a great comeback on espn primetime. and schiano wouldnt even smile after winning...
i felt great all last night and all day today. and im not even a rutgers alum.
- November 10, 2006 10:13 AM
I've been watching Inside Rutgers football all year and it shows the behind the scenes stuff that they have been doing to build up that team. 2 Things that I really noticed was that they built a state of the art weight training center and their strength and conditioning coach has been stepping it up big time. The other thing is that they focus on basics, doing the fundamentals right, especially tackling and blocking and that my friends was clear last night. When in position they made tackles and the line was really blocking especially in the second half.
As for the NC game, write it down if USC wins out they will play the winner of the November 18th game. Ohio State and Michigan didn't play strong enough out of conference schedules and that will drop either team that loses. Where as USC played Arkansas at Arkansas, Nebraska and Notre Dame.
- November 10, 2006 10:22 AM
Anon 5:53, a one-loss tOSU or Michigan must get in the back of the line of the 1-loss powers behind you after Nov 18. A loss late in the season like that is difficult to overcome. A loss that late convinces all the middle of the pack folks that the year-long doubters and haters were right. A loss in the early part of the season (read Texas, Cal (*gasp*) or Arkansas if they survice SEC play) means a team has overcome and has become one of the best teams in the country. Still my money rides a Michigan - Florida MNC game.
- November 10, 2006 10:23 AM
This is exactly why college football is so great! The love of the game, baby...
- November 10, 2006 10:25 AM
- IC said...
My favorite part was the excellent use of the blimp, which provided hilarious shots of onrushing Rutgers fans in the final seconds (shown in the post's photo.) Those fans made a remarkably quick retreat as the refs determined there were still time left on the clock, keeping Rutgers from suffering a possibly-critical 15-yard unsportsmanlike penalty.
Did anyone else wonder why the hell Rutgers kicked deep after their go-ahead field goal to a guy who had already returned a 100-yarder? Why not squib it or pull a Bret Bielima and run off time with offsides penalties?
- November 10, 2006 11:27 AM
- The King said...
Greg Schiano should walk away with Coach of the Year. What he's done there is nothing short of remarkable.
And though it is basically already mathematically impossible, if Rutgers goes undefeated, it should play in the title game. It's just too good a story, and honesltly, REALLY? Why not? Soft conference? Whatever. Who cares. Give them the shot. The only reason they don't have a shot is because of the utterly asinine tradition of preseason polls that started them out too far back to make a real charge.
I only wish i had actually seen the second half instead of having to get voicemails from Yost with score updates...
- November 10, 2006 11:44 AM
IC asked, "Did anyone else wonder why the hell Rutgers kicked deep after their go-ahead field goal to a guy who had already returned a 100-yarder? ... or pull a Bret Bielima and run off time with offsides penalties?"
I assume it has something to do with class.
- November 10, 2006 11:44 AM
- Benny Friedman said...
I don't see the logic in saying West Virginia deserved to go to the championship game if undefeated, but not Rutgers. They play in the same conference and have essentially the same schedule. The reason is largely reputation and history. No one takes Rutgers seriously. One more reason why the polls, and the championship that depends on them, are a joke.
- November 10, 2006 12:00 PM
- IC said...
Is there something lacking in class about squibbing the kick, which I metioned before the Bielima strategy (Bielategy?)
Though I agree that the intentional offsides penalties has weasely qualities, it is legal and it is far wiser than kicking off to a guy who had already returned a 100-yarder!
And doing so would have maximized Rutgers' chances to win the game. Isn't that the job of the coach?
- November 10, 2006 12:04 PM
- Benny Friedman said...
Anon 8:44, how does "pulling a Bielema" show a lack of class? When a QB throws it out of bounds to get away from the rush is that a lack of class? Is spiking a ball to save time a lack of class? Schiano is rightfully called a genius today for what he's done at Rutgers. He would have been a super-genius for exlpoiting that ridiculous clock rule last night.
- November 10, 2006 12:08 PM
I think now we can actually start taking the Big East somewhat seriously again, because now they have 3 good teams.
That was a great game. It was nothing short of magical. And I'm a Michigan fan (and student)! Sure, all the fans there were fairweathers, but who could blame them? What use is it cheering for a team that you can usually expect to go 0-11, unless you just want to have fun. It really had Disney movie written all over it, because this was where college football was born but had not really succeeded...until now. Way to go Rutgers for giving us all a reason to believe. (Yeah, it's really corny.)
- November 10, 2006 12:09 PM
...which brings me to my next comment.
A few important points: that's what a lack of defense will do. Louisville could do nothing to stop the Rutgers offense, although it put up a good effort and deserves slightly more credit than it deserves. But you see what a good defense will do? That's why I actually expected Rutgers to win; they have one of the top defenses in the country, although they had only used it against weak teams until last night. And they have a great running attack. Now who does that remind you all of? Rutgers is kind of a weaker version of Michigan, I guess in terms of playing style.
And here's the kicker. Once Blue is done with Indiana, I hope that the defense is thinking, if Rutgers's defense can shut down one of the country's tough offenses, then why shouldn't we be able to shut down the Buckeye's offense? Sure, Michigan will be playing away in one of the most hostile environments in college football. But our defense is better than that of Rutgers! All the more so!
I almost had tears in my eyes at the end of the Rutgers game. It was beautiful. And then I thought about how badly I want that feeling on November 18th. I want to see students crowd the streets celebrating and chanting about how great is to be a Wolverine.
- November 10, 2006 12:17 PM
I was damn excited watching the game last night. It was the best Big East game I've seen in awhile (better by far than last weeks WVU v. UL shoot out, not that I don't like one now and again). And in addition to being a good game, it accomplished two things:
1) Even if they win out, Rutgers will not make the NC game. They are too far back to make up that much ground, unless a slew of 1-lossers lose again. The Big East doesn't have a team that deserves to go and this will hammer that home, particularly when their champ loses in the Fiesta or Sugar bowl.
2) If they don't win out, we could end up with as many as 11 1-loss teams (7 at a minimum), undefeated UM/OSU and undefeated Boise State. Not only will that be the biggest wrench in the BCS yet, you'll have some people screaming for BSU to play the UM/OSU winner.
3. We'll end up with a real NC game, rather than 4 quarters of UM/OSU making the Big East champ cry. Should the Big Ten champ be the (heavy?) favorite going into the game? Sure. But it will still be a lot closer.
Go Blue!
- November 10, 2006 12:38 PM
- Yost said...
I agree with others in that Schiano should have "pulled a Bielema" on the last quick.
Had it been run back, well, thankfully it wasn't.
- November 10, 2006 12:51 PM
"When a QB throws it out of bounds to get away from the rush is that a lack of class? Is spiking a ball to save time a lack of class?"
Those are allowed by the rules in most situations. Exploiting a rule (albeit a very stupid rule) by intentionally committing a penalty is unsportsmanlike conduct. It's different than a cornerback yanking a WR before he catches the ball to save a touchdown. There's a penalty for that. There should have been an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty on WI and there wasn't. Damn right Joe was pissed. If WI has to exploit a bad rule to secure a victory against PSU, then they sure as hell shouldn't be ranked because they obviously didn't have the talent to secure the win with playing football, but with intentionally going offsides to burn the clock. That's great confidence you have in your special teams and defense coach- and just wtf are you teaching youth watching the game?
- November 10, 2006 2:04 PM
Florida playing in the NC, I don't see it Florida has to play someone Arkansas, Auburn or whoever in the SEC championship, but first they have to beat Florida State at Florida State and that game may become very interesting. Bobby Bowden has quitely been stepping it up since the fire the Bowdens on slaught and with Xavier Lee quarter backing they have looked pretty good expect them to beat Wake Forest this weekend.
Did anybody else notice when they were showing the BCS last night that Auburn is like number 6, Arkansas who beat Auburn is not in the top 10 and USC who beat Arkansas at home, who beat Auburn is behind Auburn?? WTH
- November 10, 2006 2:18 PM
- BaggyPantsDevil said...
That was a fantastic football game! I'm a complete sucker for an underdog and Rutgers has certainly been that. Plus, it's always a joy to watch kids play their hearts out and win. College football is just the greatest sport ever.
Some of the atypical highlights of that game for me:
Jeremy Ito—no doubt still high on the adrenaline rush after just tying the game—booming the ensuing kickoff out of the end zone.
Brian Leonard—who has suffered though Rutgers bad years and has dutifully and admirably accepted his role as a blocker for Ray Rice—catching a pass and taking it 26 yards to put Rutgers in position for a long field goal.
Which was immediately followed by Rice—who is such a huge part of Rutgers' offense—rushing for 20 yards to put them in relatively easy field goal range.
Jeremy Ito—who had been so tentative and thoroughly depantsed on JuJaun Spillman's earlier 100 yard kickoff return—hurling himself into Spillman to ensure his lead taking field goal didn't go for naught.
Rutgers defense—who had so aggressively stifled Brian Brohm throughout the second half—getting the sack on the final play of the game.
The aerial view of Rutgers fans rushing out onto the field.
And—of course—Ray Rice, on the verge of tears, hugging his momma.
Screenwriters can't write stuff that good.
I can remember when Greg Schiano was mocked for leaving "gangsta football powerhouse" Miami for "exercise in football futility" Rutgers. He definitely doesn't look so stupid now.
Also, anyone else notice that last night's game featured the last two undefeated teams of a conference, one, a team that has struggled in previous seasons but has an aggressive defense and a grinding rushing attack, the other, a team with a potent offense and experienced, highly regarded quarterback? Sound familiar?
- November 10, 2006 2:27 PM
Arky has really only played Southern Cal and Auburn, and they are 1-1 at that. If Arky runs the table in successive tough games (Tenn, LSU SEC championship game - with MSU in there as a bye week) after winning in Columbia against the Cocks, then I'm guessing they'll move up in the BCS considerably and rectify the BCS slight.
- November 10, 2006 3:01 PM
the fairweather fans statement is a fair comment. ive only been a fan for 2 years. i went to RU two years ago to see them beat MSU in a close game. at the time, it was the biggest win in RU history. ive been a fan ever since. btw Ito won that game as a freshman solely on his foot. i think it was 18-13.
another thing- i studied schiano's reaction to every big play, fuck up, and bad call. this guy is STONE FUCKING COLD. he should be in the military calling the shots. i trust him with anything.
GO RU!!! im even driving 7 hrs to go to morgantown dec2!!!
- November 10, 2006 4:37 PM
If an undefeated Rutgers team that beat 2 teams that were once ranked as high as #3 (WV & Louisville, including one on the road) isn't good enough for the NC game, why even have a regular season? Why not have the NC game in September between pre-season #1 and #2?
- November 10, 2006 5:40 PM
I was VERY impressed with Schiano. It was the first time I had seen him in action, and I really liked the way he managed the game and handled his players. He could be a very big star one day. The choppin' wood thing is an oldie, but a goodie.
In stark contrast was the Louisville sideline, where Brohm the elder was eating Brohm the younger's face off every time he came off the field. Didn't he have enough to worry about with those Rutgers linemen jailbreaking him every time he turned around? No quarterback wants someone screaming in his face every time he comes off the field - especially not his brother!
- November 10, 2006 7:07 PM
i dunno i just see Schiano and the way he handles that team and the university- the guy brought 50 pizzas out to fans camping for tix- how could you not buy into it?
thats why they keep saying he's selling RU and good recruits are coming in. look at that abreu kid he is a blue chipper.
- November 10, 2006 7:13 PM
Hopefully this will produce one good thing: Playoffs. 8 teams, play a few extra games and actually find out who the best is. The current system is obviously garbage, in terms of actually producing the correct championship game.
- November 10, 2006 11:02 PM
I live in the Detroit metro area. Michigan has serious economic issues and only when the people pull together can the problems be overcome. It's going to take everyone not just democrat or republican A great place to find out Michigan and Detroit is MICHIGAN AND DETROIT
- November 16, 2006 9:31 PM


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Saturday, September 02, 2006
It is 2006, right?
To put it bluntly, I was thoroughly unimpressed with Michigan in its first game. At times, with the game still not put away deep in the 4th quarter, I felt like I was watching some sick flashback from last season.
Look, I'm not complaining just to complain (as Benny seems to think). Rather, playing a weak Vandy team at home after all the talk about fire in the belly and improving on last year's 7-5 mark (as well as a seeming lack of passion), I was expecting much, much more.
This should not have been a game where our back-up QB doesn't take the field until under a minute left. Period.
I know, I know, it wasn't all bad. But I thought the negatives outweighed the positives (or were even at best). And after the off-season Michigan just went through, that is unacceptable.
On the plus side, Mike Hart (and the running game in general) looked great. Everybody seems to forget just how injured he was last year. He never really was 100% all season. Now that he is, look out.
And the defense, except for the one flea flicker, also looked good. Although, whenever their QB scrambled, I held my breath. After recent woes against mobile QBs, I can't help it. It's ingrained now. Thank goodness he carried the ball like it was radioactive waste.
But it's hard to argue with a defense that had 6 sacks and gave up only 9 first downs and 144 total yards (although I still can't shake the feeling that mobile QBs are going to give us problems again this season).
Finally, on the plus side, with under three minutes left and Michigan clinging (yes, clinging) to a 13 point lead, instead of running the ball safely on 3rd and 10 at the Vandy 27 to set up a field goal attempt to put the game in the hands of the defense, offensive coordinator Mike DeBord went for the jugular, allowing Henne to connect with Manningham for a 27 yard TD pass to seal the deal.
Game over. Finally. With 2:16 left.
Which leads to the negatives.
The special teams play was abysmal: A blocked FG attempt (and a PAT that tried to miss), allowing defenders to be on top of Breaston before he could even field punts, kickoffs and punting that didn't get the job done.
Manningham, Breaston and Massey all dropped passes that could have and probably would have led to scores. These were not difficult passes but passes that hit both hands and should be made. No excuses.
In addition (and partly as a result of the above), Henne was only 11 of 23 for 136 yards on the day. Ouch. Early on, he looked off. Then to spite him, the receivers decided to start dropping his passes when he did find his target. All in all, not a good day for the passing side of things.
Just one, but it was crucial. With Michigan up just six and under three minutes to go in the first half, Michigan was driving for a score that would give them a boost and some breathing room going into the locker. Instead, Grady fumbles at the Vandy 19 and Michigan goes into the break only leading 13-7.
This is so big, it trumps all other problems. Last year was a painful collection of blown leads and not keeping opponents down when they were on the mat. Saturday's game was almost a repeat of the same. Yes, we had many more yards, chances and opportunities, but until 2:38 left in the 3rd, Michigan only had a six point lead over a mediocre team (and I don't want to hear about Vandy's win over Tennessee and close loss to Florida last season. That was a Vandy team that had a first round NFL draft pick at QB. And that team still had a losing record). So until Michigan's final score, while not likely, the outcome was wasn't yet a certainty.
As I said before, Michigan's back-up QB should have been playing most of the 4th quarter, not for only a snap or two at the end. This should have been a game where Michigan blew out a less talented opponent and got experience for back-ups. Instead, U-M had to have starters in until the end because they let the other team hang around. Scarier still, the offense, which was supposed to be the strength of the team, at least initially, had to be carried by the defense.
And while it didn't burn the team today, it will against more formidable foes in the future. Because any way you slice it, this performance was not what most Michigan fans were expecting.
Nor should they.
30 comments:
- MGOBLUE94 said...
YOST YOST YOST, less we forget the 1997 season where Michigan practically every game won only by 7 points or less and it was OUR DEFENSE that kicked @SS!
While I agree with the lack luster performance of the O! If they are to have an OFF day sometime this season ... I am glad it is today and not 2 weeks from today.
- September 03, 2006 12:30 AM
- Beban said...
Let's be honest, it was a 20-7 game when you guys tacked on a cheapy touchdown. Vandy played an absolue horshit game, and you guys won. I like Michigan, but I wouldn't be too happy if I were an alum. Not a well played game.
- September 03, 2006 12:43 AM
"Thank goodness he carried the ball like it was radioactive waste." Brilliant, and very funny.
Quick question: does a lackluster victory over a clearly inferior opponent (if you believe UM was unimpressive, think of ND) justify a fall in the polls, particularly early in the season where all teams have yet to prove themselves?
- September 03, 2006 12:49 AM
I agree with you on all points excpet for 1...I thought Henne looked good early on while you thought he didn't. I thought he was making good decisions & putting the ball in places his receivers could make plays. Once the drops happened he then looked a little flustered IMO. It was like the trust in his WRs was gone & so was his confidence.
Everything else you commented on I agree with. Finally someone who sees UM football like I do.
Not time to panic yet but plenty to learn from after this game.
- September 03, 2006 12:56 AM
I was at the Hawks game so I didnt get to see you guys play, but do you think it was the play calling? Our offense looked pedestrian today as well, but it was because we didnt get beyond page 1 of the playbook! It kind of sounds like you guys had the same deal. You did enough to win and got the W. I think you guys will build from here and bring your A game when it matters.
- September 03, 2006 1:01 AM
- IC said...
I agree with many of your points and I'm concerned--but not really bothered or worried (yet)--about how we looked today for the following reasons:
1) we won
2) we didn't seem to suffer any injuries
3) just because we were unimpressive doesn't mean we will remain that way, in the same way that winning 48-0 wouldn't mean that we will be a great team.
It became clear to me months ago that the 2005 season really did a number on the collective psyche on Michigan fans. M fans have been so anxious to get that horrible taste out of their mouths that they are guzzling that first glass of water. For the most part their reactions seem to be; "It's not as cold as I thought it would be!", "I'm still thirsty!", "I think I can still taste that awful taste!"
But there's another glass of water being served next week. And then another much bigger glass the week after that.
- September 03, 2006 1:30 AM
- Blu4eva said...
I agree it was a less than stellar opening. I thought the "D" looked good. The "O" left my mouth dry. I thought a few play conversions would have meant alot more points. Hopefully this was a wakeup call...Vandy played a tough game. Outmatched it every category, they stayed in it for much of the game. I am concerned about a mobile QB and the seemingly wide open middle...
- September 03, 2006 8:37 AM
I agree, this game should have been put away in the 2nd quarter, Forcier should have played the entire 3rd and Cone in the 4th....but with that said, i can only remain optimistic.
~Go Blue
- September 03, 2006 9:56 AM
I agree with the post. It doesn't look like anything has changed despite all the talk about improvement. While the defensive stats appear impressive, they come against a weak opponent in a tune-up game at home. Watching the defense on individual plays, I have to think that a serious opponent would have shredded us just like last year. If the Vandy receivers hadn't dropped so many spot-on passes we would really have been in trouble.
I would have preferred that we start the season unranked and potentially earn our way into the rankings if we can prove we deserve to be ranked.
Hopefully we will see massive improvement over the next 2 weeks. Otherwise...
- September 03, 2006 9:57 AM
- BarringerHitsHard said...
Defense had one bad play....Offense took the day off....
- September 03, 2006 9:57 AM
Well Benny and IC, I have to go with Yost on this one. It was not a performance that ones expects from Michigan after the season that we had.
Look at the Vols, they destroyed Cal, now ppl will say it was Vandy and that if we had played ND in our first game we would have done well. Do you guys think that would have been the case? Me think not!!
The main point is the offense, had we scored 27 point in first half and end up with the same scoreline, ppl would have been happy. Henne was not good, we expect a lot more from a 3rd year starter. Look at Ainge, he was ridiculous, Booty was alright.
We better show up at ND and open up this playbook. You know what LLoyd might just play it close to the vest in a road game and we will never get to see it at ND.
Sick and tired of this Vanilla crap on offense, yes we need to have statement wins and it has to be on a big stage.
- September 03, 2006 10:24 AM
One of the only two games I can make it to this year and that was the offensive crap I got to see. The only positive is that I'm pretty sure I entertained everyone around me. I was constantly yelling at Carr, which obviously wasn't enough to remind him that the forward pass was invented over 80 years ago.
My only consolation is the idea that he simply wanted to limit the offense so ND wouldn't get a chance to see the passing game. By the way, was it just me, or did it look like we were using a variation of the "stretch run" that the Colts have been using since Edgerrin James got drafted?
Woodley and Hall looked great individually on defense. I was not impressed with the left side of the O-line. It seemed like that is where most of the pressure on Henne came from. I did like seeing him run downfield, although at one point he threw the ball into coverage when he had a 5-6 yard bubble in front of him.
And then I got to freeze my ass off at the Tigers game, just to see them lose.
- September 03, 2006 10:40 AM
- surrounded in columbus said...
A little post script from the game- I wasn't jubilant, but I think you are over reacting on one essential point- this team looked (and felt) very different from anything last year. Yeah, we should have scored more. The special teams were oddly bad- especially punt/kick coverage (w/ the exception of #9). Lots of room for improvement.
However, a lot of things were different- and after 4 or 5 seasons of the same, different is good. that may have been lost on tv by the miscues and poor execution at times, but there in the stadium, it had a different feel.
First, the defense, both from a "player" level and "coaching" level was out standing. They were aggressive all game long. They chased after the QB/RB in the backfield. They TACKLED! Very few yards after contact. They actually TACKLED people.
Two most important plays on D- after they got burned for the TD on the trick play, they DID NOT stop playing aggressively. The next D play after that was a blitz. One of the biggest adjustments for Lloyd is to accept w/ this up tempo D is going to be the possibility/likelihood of getting burned for being too aggressive every once in awhile. You have to shake those mistakes off and go stick w/ it anyway. We did that Saturday. That's a HUGE change.
Second important play- on Vandy's last drive, did anyone else notice Hall's tremendous play on the corner blitz, where he was chopped at the line, came off the block, got up and made the tackle for loss? More importantly, did anyone else notice that there was less than a minute to play, we had a 3 score lead and we still sent a corner blitz instead of a soft zone to "protect" the lead? When did we EVER see that before?
This was a very different D- regardless of opponent.
For offense, it was frustrating/disappointing in the execution, but there were bright spots. We ran the ball great. The zone blocking was impressive at times. The line was so- so pass blocking, but we ran the ball.
The play calling was diverse, not brilliant, but different. We threw on first down- w/ a lead. Maybe we threw too much? But we didn't get overly predictable. We didn't run off tackle twice, throw a 5 yd pass when we needed 6, and punt. It was different.
Henne looked lackluster at times; others, pretty good. Maybe he's just a little streaky. However, Huckleby pointed out on his post game show that if the receivers had caught half the drops, Henne would have had 4 td passes, better than 50% completions, and nobody would be expressing concerns.
Probably the key positive to me- Henne showed some poise, followed his check downs, played heady even if he threw short. Several times he stepped up in the pocket, even tried running (snagged a first down or two). He's never gonna be V. Young, but he showed a willingness to step out of his shell and move the ball up field on his own. This was one of the "things" they had talked about working on in the off season and he showed improvement.
BTW- Vandy fans are very classy. Their female fans are fabulous. And their pom squad could give UT's a run for their money.
I guess overall, what I liked most was that this year, things that they had talked about doing in the off season- committing to the run, aggressive defense, getting Henne to step out of his shell/ comfort zone- they actually looked like they were doing that. Doing it well? Not always. But they did make changes and it's been a long time since we started the season doing ANYTHING different than last year.
- September 03, 2006 11:21 AM
- CaliGirl said...
Although I agree with most of your post, I personally think they did look better than last year. Henne couldn't catch a break with key passes were being dropped! Had those not hit the ground, DIFFERENT game I think. Defense looked strong at times, but I agree...with a scrambling QB I too was nervous. However, they looked a hell of a lot better than last year.
I am hoping in my heart that this was a glorified scrimmage for the Blue and they needed to 'put it all together'. Now that the jitters are gone and the fear of having the same record as last year is on its way to being diminished...I will wait another Saturday to prove this theory and hope my heart is right :o)
- September 03, 2006 12:23 PM
- Ungar Kelt said...
Henne is only going to look as good as his receivers & tight ends allow him to look. If he is putting the ball on the players' #s (or outstretched hands), he has done his job. If his WR / TEs make the easy catches, we are talking about a 34-7 or 41-7 Michigan win and how brilliant the offense will be this year.
- September 03, 2006 2:35 PM
I can't believe what is being said around here. That was a good game by Henne. Breaston and Massey should have caught the balls thrown at them. The RB looks good with no injury-related issues. Big thumbs up for Mike Hart, Brandon Minor and Kevin Grady (despite the fumble). Manningham does not play up to expectations, but then again those expectations are of the extreme categories. Most of the protection problems are caused by the tight ends not executing the blocking scheme. (If anything looks horrendous, the tight ends look like the culprits. What are they doing? Not blocking well yet not catching the balls thrown at them?) The punting looks okay (Zoltan IS the space emperor), and the defense looks good if overly aggressive (which is better than sitting back and praying that the opponents make a mistake). Biggs are playing close to justifying his name (".. and Biggs comes through for Michigan!") and Crable looks fast.
My main concerns are again those tight ends and those "lateral" plays when the WRs are not the most disciplined blockers (hello, Adrian Arrington!). I would be cautiously optimistic about any NC or Big Ten hopes, but looks like a 10-2 or 9-3 season is what beckons (and I am actually happy about it.)
Go Blue!
- September 03, 2006 2:40 PM
I guess the ultimate question is "Did you ever REALLY feel Vandy had a shot to win the game, yesterday?" If the answer is yes, then by all means, worry away.
For me, the answer was no for three reasons.
1. We wanted to establish the run and were able to put up almost 250 using only 4 different running plays all day.
2. We wanted a quicker more aggressive defense and did we EVER get that.
3. We wanted to win the game with no injuries while at the same time showing absolutely nothing to future opponents.
Accomplished all three, and I never felt Vandy had a shot.
- September 03, 2006 4:52 PM
- robert paulson said...
Let's be honest here, how can a Michigan fan not get excited to see a straight up *ss kicking by the defense and a dominating ground game? When Lloyd Carr has that combination at his disposable, he is nearly unbeatable. Unfortunately, it's been years since we had either.
That D was just nasty yesterday and whipped Vanderbilt's O-Line into submission. And keep in mind, that is supposed to be one of the better OLs in the SEC this year. They just got abused by our front 4. English hardly ever had to rush more than 4 or 5 to get consistent pressure.
As for mobile quarterbacks, that kid looked like a pretty good runner (aside from the fumbles). But did he ever get more than 10 yards? For all the juking and jiving he did, he never busted a big play because the defense came at him in waves.
- September 03, 2006 6:12 PM
Man, youse guys is in for a long season (sic0). I thought you still played football in Michigan, but there was little proof of that.
- September 03, 2006 10:35 PM
Guys, those of you complaining about the offense (particularly the passing game) need to realize 2 things:
1. We were quite obviously determined to win this game using as little of the playbook as possible so Weis can't see it. Our routes were short and Vandy had a decent secondary that impressed me with their ability to cover them. If we had chosen to stetch the field more it would have been different, but we didn't and you'll see more of the same next week.
2. The D is greatly improved. surrounded in coulumbus covered it, so the only thing I'll say is it was nice to see the return of good TACKLING. That alone will make a huge difference.
- September 03, 2006 10:49 PM
yes, the passing and kicking game looked out of sync. but i thought Michigan looked much hungrier than they have in a while- the running game, and of course, the defense.
esepcially the DL- so nice to see pressure on the QB that is not dependant on blitzing- they were getting a fercocious rush with the front four.
- September 04, 2006 5:17 AM
...thought Henne was decisive in whatever he was doing (where too throw, when to take off and run), even though he did misfire several times, and of course the many dropped balls.
With a good week concentrating on improving the passing game, Michigan should give ND plenty to worry about and be in good shape for the game at South bend.
- September 04, 2006 5:20 AM
- mg said...
I'm not buying all the posts about the "limited playbook". Okay, so we kept it basic so Weis wouldn't get any ideas.
We kept it basic, and Henne and his receivers still can't connect? How is that a good thing? If the WR's can't catch the ball on the basic routes, why are we expecting the passing game to be in synch when they open up the playbook? That'll only make things worse!
Seriously, I'd really like to see Henne complete 65-70% of his passes this next weekend. Ok, keep it simple still, but at least let's see some indication that the passing game can move the chains.
- September 04, 2006 2:22 PM
- surrounded in columbus said...
amen to improvement. both Henne & the wideouts need to improve-i'm an equal opportunity blamer- he needs to be more accurate, they need to catch 'em when he is.
also, i've had enough of the wr screen. let's hope we something/anything else by ND.
- September 04, 2006 4:50 PM
- Matthew Starr said...
I don't know why we don't try to block punts when the gunners are on Breaston like white on rice. What's the diff?
- September 04, 2006 8:19 PM
Some comments...
The defense was aggressive, but undisciplined. It only cost 7 points against Vandy. How many will it cost against a good - or merely hot - team?
Henne is a junior with 24 starts. Great QBs should be looking at 65% completion rate, not 50%. Every QB has drops - live with it. I've always thought that Henne was not an accurate passer. I saw nothing on Saturday to convince me otherwise. If Loeffler is such a "great" QB coach (the myth lives on!) - why isn't Henne getting better?
Stop with the "closed play book" crap. Our "closed play book" has NEVER given us an advantage over ND - and it won't do so this year. Unless, of course, your point is that ND would have beaten us like a red-headed step child save for the closed play books which have kept us in the games.
For their opening game, USC visits an SEC team to play a night game with a new offensive backfield and lays 50 on 'em. Michigan hosts an SEC team with a veteran backfield and an offense that is the supposed strength of the team and gets their 27th point - "salting the game away" - with 2 minutes to go. By the way, Arkansas is much better than Vanderbilt.
Why? Is the coaching that much better at USC? Is USC's first time starting QB that much better than our 25 start QB? Are SC's RBs that much better than Hart? Does anyone think that Michigan could play an opening game, night game, AT Arkansas, and actually win it - much less put up 50 points?
- September 05, 2006 1:06 PM
- Can't spell Lloyd without 2 "L's" said...
1) Offense sucked. Far too many dropped passes. I'm looking at you, Steve Breaston.
2) Special teams blew. Nothing new here.
3) Defense looked great all day, except 1 play. Thank you Ron English.
4) Why have Hart carry 31 times? I know Vandy was still in it, and Grady also occasionally handles the football like Tom Cruise would handle a tit, but why not more carries for him and Minor?
5) Thought there was a chance for more breathing room before settling for 1st field goal. (Not blamings refs, but) I thought Manningham made that catch. Had possession, 1 foot down. Changed Mo' a little. No excuse to not have done better.
- September 05, 2006 1:18 PM
Yost & Co., I love the site but you're starting to sound dangerously like the Wal-Mart fans who spout uneducated, anti-coach rhetoric for everything that could possibly be interpreted as a less-than-perfect play.
Don't do that.
- September 05, 2006 4:16 PM
- Ungar Kelt said...
According to a Free Press article today, Saturday was basically a zone blocking clinic for the offense. That was why Hart carried the ball an excessive 31 times. That was why the game was almost totally run oriented. I'm guessing that Saturday the passing game will be more prominent.
- September 05, 2006 9:41 PM
- BaggyPantsDevil said...
Nope, not quite 2005 all over again. If I remember correctly, every team Michigan played last year scored on their first possession. That definitely didn't happen Saturday.
I'm not going to deny I was disappointed watching the first half (unfortunately the only part of the game I saw). I do, however, think this is a purely emotional reaction brought on by some sort of 2005 Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and a kid-on-Christmas Eve level of anticipation for this season to finally begin.
Sure this was Vanderbilt and they should have been crushed and demoralized by the end of the first quarter, sure the passing game looked bad due to dropped balls and poor blocking, sure Michigan was racking up the yards only to piss away the scoring opportunities. I even felt a terrible jolt of fear deep in my chest when I realized—and then the announcers confirmed—that Mike Hart was sitting on the sidelines instead of being on the field. Fortunately, it had nothing to do with a high ankle sprain. Michigan didn't come out and make the earth shattering statement I was hoping they'd made.
Still, Michigan won 27-7.
Vanderbilt needed a trick play to score its lone touchdown. Vanderbilt routinely went three and out and was routinely driven backwards. Mike Hart is back and ran all over the Commodores.
And when has a Michigan team ever run up the score on an opponent? Regardless of how undersized, undertalented, and otherwise pathetic an opponent might be, 27-7 is pretty much par for the course. Sure, Fielding Yost annihilated opponents back at the turn of the last century but Lloyd Carr just doesn't do it and he should be commended for that.
When viewed without emotion and without envious glances at the scores of other games, Michigan is pretty much what we've all expected. Or at least it's what I expected:
Better defense. I don't think anyone can argue that the defense doesn't look better at just about everything. They got burned badly on one play but otherwise dominated and smacked Vanderbilt around. I'm something of a contrarian so while others gush about high scoring offenses, I tend to prefer mean and violent defenses. I liked what I saw.
Better rushing. With a healthy Mike Hart and an offensive line not decimated with injuries, the running game had to improve. It did and also has a lot of depth.
No great playmakers in passing. Everyone had to expect this. Steve Breaston is more of a kick returner than pass catcher and Mario Manningham is still inexperienced. Either of these two—or someone else—could still step up, but going into these season no one has seriously established themselves as a clutch receiver. The dropped balls really should have been expected.
Iffy offensive line. Although anything had to be better than last year's injury riddled line, this was a big question mark. What we got is some good run blocking and some poor pass protection. We already know Chad Henne tends to make poor throws when under pressure so some errant balls shouldn't be much of a surprise either.
What we do have is a team that plays physical, aggressive defense that will beat up on opposing offenses. That's a very good thing to have. We also have a deep rushing attack on offense. That's also a very good thing to have. That means using up a lot of clock time and again, pushing the other team around. They may not light up the scoreboard or set NCAA passing records but that is classic Michigan football that likely has Bo Schembechler sexually aroused.
- September 06, 2006 12:06 AM


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Cotton Grove United Methodist Church would like to welcome everyone back to the first poor man's supper of the season from 4-7 p.m. Sept. 3. Everyone is welcome to come and join us for good food and great fellowship. It will be all-u-can eat and the cost is $7 eat in or take out.
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