Get Up You Wimps, Its the Last Game Day! What's in Your Cup and Who are you Picking to Win?
Good Morning All You Mgo-Hardcores,
Happy 2020. Get out of bed and get moving. Games are on today and the game is at 1:00. Here is the Line-up, with favorites listed first:
Bama 7.5 Michigan (Incidentally, we are the 'away' team - expect the road whites)
Auburn 7 Minny
Wisc 3 Oregon
Georgia 4.5 Baylor
Two questions this morning
1. What is in your cup? (no more booze you maniacs)
2. Who are you picking to win today? I know the board generally thinks Bama will be a replay of our game v. ohio, and I unfortunately agree with that sentiment. That said, Auburn/Minny and Wisc/Oregon might be pretty good games. And while I don't have much interest in UGA/Baylor, with a 4.5 pt spread it might be a good one.
I hope you guys/gals have a great 2020. Would be wonderful to start it off with an unexpected win v. Bama.
Go Blue!
XM
January 1st, 2020 at 7:47 AM ^
1% milk. Alabama going to kick our ass.
January 1st, 2020 at 8:27 AM ^
Skim milk and boiled chicken breast for you!
January 1st, 2020 at 9:20 AM ^
He just calls that "breakfast"
January 1st, 2020 at 7:48 AM ^
1. Another hour or two of sleep
2. Michigan running away, then Auburn, Wisconsin, Georgia
3. Then I wake up, and it happens again
January 1st, 2020 at 7:59 AM ^
Lagavulin 16 year. May as well enjoy SOMETHING today
January 1st, 2020 at 10:31 AM ^
Ron Swanson, is that you?
January 1st, 2020 at 8:07 AM ^
The B1G goes 0-3. Georgia crushes Baylor.
Just beer today as I’m working tomorrow. Miller Lite.
My prediction, M has some new D coaches by the end of the month.
Crushing Notre Dame at home was the highlight of the year for me.
January 1st, 2020 at 9:37 AM ^
Just an FYI..I believe UGA has 13 guys out, 9 of them starters. They may still win but I’m not sure if they crush Baylor.
I like Bama and Auburn to cover the spread.
Oregon and Wiscy should be the game of the day. Like the Badgers by 3.
January 1st, 2020 at 11:08 AM ^
Didn’t know that about Georgia, and that does change my outlook. I’m changing my pick, Baylor wins outright.
I agree Bama and Auburn cover, pretty sure Oregon has too much speed for Wisky.
January 1st, 2020 at 8:10 AM ^
Bama by 24. Something like 45-21.
Closish for a half, they adjust and shut down the offense. Theres nothing Michigan can do to stop Harris.
January 1st, 2020 at 8:19 AM ^
Happy New Year all! I've prepared my anus for this game.
January 1st, 2020 at 8:21 AM ^
I don't think it's going to be close. Alabama is winning this game. B1G 0-2 vs SEC. I think Oregon beats Wiscaansaan in a close game and Georgia wins an easy game.
January 1st, 2020 at 10:48 AM ^
3 cups of coffee in, I'm ready to fuck shit up. Seriously, I hope the game is favorable towards Michigan. Whatever curse Michigan has had since Shawn Crable's late hit out of bounds, needs to be lifted. Go Blue!
January 1st, 2020 at 8:23 AM ^
Just a competitive game. We deserve it for all the support and $ we give to this program.
January 1st, 2020 at 8:24 AM ^
That's a weird slate of games. Other than Oregon-Wisconsin (and only if Oregon's defense shows up) and maybe UM-Alabama for a bit, I have a hard time seeing any of those games being competitive. Like, Minnesota played 3 ranked teams all year and lost to two of them. Baylor lost two close games to OU but their biggest win is probably Texas. Anything can happen and teams can get into shootouts, but I don't think Georgia wants a repeat of last year's disinterested effort and Auburn just be Alabama.
Oregon has a really good defense, not just a really good defense for the Pac-12 or something like that. But their offense is wonky at times and Wisconsin has a really good defense as well and a more consistent offense. This could be one of those slow-motion beatings where Wisconsin is consistently up 10-14.
Part of me still wants to believe that Michigan comes out angry and hangs with Alabama and the talent gap turns out to be not as pronounced as people think. But Saban keeps his guys motivated and Michigan is maybe just a top-12 team that got beat by a bunch of top-10 teams (I think on a neutral field UM is better than PSU but they're close). Upsets can happen, but there's a reason the favorite is treated as such.
January 1st, 2020 at 8:26 AM ^
Advil
January 1st, 2020 at 8:39 AM ^
avatar photo definitely checking out.
January 1st, 2020 at 8:31 AM ^
Coffee and reckless enthusiasm lead me to predict a close Michigan victory. Go Blue!
January 1st, 2020 at 8:38 AM ^
I'll pick M to win, why not? My credibility is already shot from picking them to beat OSU.
January 1st, 2020 at 8:40 AM ^
Gatorade is the first priority, then coffee.
Auburn & Wisconsin will get wins.... I don't love our chances, BUT, I think we'll play with a wide-open game plan and take more shots down field than we've seen throughout the year. Should be fun to watch. If our D-line can hold up in the run game we have a shot.
January 1st, 2020 at 8:42 AM ^
Coffee
Michigan win because Imma believer
January 1st, 2020 at 8:45 AM ^
I love this OP!
coffee-black no sugar-cowboy style
Alabama 64- Michigan 24
Auburn 34- Minny 17
Wisconsin 34- Oregon 21
Georgia 37 Baylor 23
January 1st, 2020 at 8:49 AM ^
1. Coffee, prepping for the trip to the Citrus Bowl 30 minutes down the road.
2. Wolverines over the Inbred Cousins because cousins aren't for humping.
January 1st, 2020 at 9:06 AM ^
have a great time at the game. meeting up with anyone else?
January 1st, 2020 at 9:10 AM ^
Drive through Alabama on your way home and let them know what your stereotype of them really is. I’m sure you would do that. Let them know your tough because your a keyboard warrior here on this blog.
January 1st, 2020 at 9:20 AM ^
Jesus, get over yourself. I didn’t type it but I’m sure it was a joke.
January 1st, 2020 at 11:27 AM ^
“Fuck the South.”
—William Tecumseh Sherman
January 1st, 2020 at 8:56 AM ^
That Georgia/Baylor game will be closer than most think. Georgia has 10+ players either voluntarily sitting out or suspended. How motivated will this team be? I could see a repeat of the Sugar Bowl loss to Texas from last year
January 1st, 2020 at 9:18 AM ^
I think Baylor wins in an upset. Not a blowout like Texas did last year, but with as many guys sitting out as Georgia has, you really have to wonder how motivated they are to be back in the Sugar Bowl for the second year in a row. Meanwhile, Baylor will probably look at this as a big opportunity to beat an SEC team. Not sure how many guys they have sitting out, if any, but one team will play like it wants to be there tonight. The other team won’t.
January 1st, 2020 at 9:40 AM ^
Living out here in the middle of the great delusion that is Big 12 country...surely not a Georgia nor an SEC fan...I would be happy to see Georgia annihilate Baylor.
January 1st, 2020 at 8:58 AM ^
Bama, Auburn, Wisconsin, Georgia
January 1st, 2020 at 9:34 AM ^
Second.
January 1st, 2020 at 9:03 AM ^
Coffee, for now. But I fully intend to drink heavily during the game . Just how heavily will be directly proportional to the score.
Programming note: ESPNU will be broadcasting a replay of the 2000 Orange Bowl @10:30 a.m. for those who would like to see a guaranteed victory over Alabama today.
Who knows, maybe Michigan can pull off another victory similar to the '69 miracle win over Woody's team of the century. I'm hoping so.
Michigan 48
Alabama 45
GO BLUE!
January 1st, 2020 at 9:08 AM ^
If we pull out the win today, I hope Harbaugh goes off in the locker room like Orgeron did
January 1st, 2020 at 9:08 AM ^
Protein shake, Bama by 6. Don't let it get you down, because it is hard to compete with cheaters.
Happy New Year.
January 1st, 2020 at 9:11 AM ^
happy new year smash. have you and mrs. smash moved up north yet?
January 1st, 2020 at 10:39 AM ^
Since September. Winter is the test, right? We escaped to Arizona once already, and Mrs L finds every chance she can get to go back to Chicago. We have had our first moose meat, thanks to a woodsman neighbor.
January 1st, 2020 at 9:11 AM ^
1. Black coffee
2.
Aub
Wisc
Ga
Alabama (thinking 45-21 type game)
I blew it out last night with food and a fair amount of beer while my wife and kid crushed me in board games so working out this morning and then watching the game with a giant steak salad. No alcohol today need to get back on the good eating after a tough few days lol.
January 1st, 2020 at 9:11 AM ^
Fucking bama fans coming to my house today. Tried like hell to exclude them from the party, but it's my wife's friends and it's way too early in the year to start digging holes. I will be drinking Cranberry Bubbly and trying not to choke somebody wearing red.
Hoping Auburn trashes Minnesota, ditto with Oregon and Wisconsin. B1G pride doesn't apply to MSU, OSU, Wisconsin, PSU or Minny. Bitter start to 2020!
January 1st, 2020 at 10:49 AM ^
Please don’t choke someone, that’s also not a good way to start the year. We need you in October and November to choke Sparties and Buckeyes.
January 1st, 2020 at 9:14 AM ^
Only water today. Made the mistake of opening a bottle of wine to myself after the wife went to bed early. And that was after quite a bit of wine before and at dinner. Not feeling my best self this morning.
I’m taking Alabama, probably close for a half or so but they pull away big in the second half when they’ve decided they’re done fucking around. Outside of Oklahoma-LSU, this is the biggest mismatch of the entire bowl season. Bama is not the 14th best team in America. Probably closer to the 5th or 4th best. It’s going to show big time today.
January 1st, 2020 at 9:31 AM ^
I’ve been there. Stay strong
January 1st, 2020 at 9:15 AM ^
Hot chocolate
alabama wins 45-21
auburn wins big
wisconsin wins a close one
georgia blows out Baylor
January 1st, 2020 at 9:15 AM ^
My cup is half full. M wins 31-28.
January 1st, 2020 at 9:17 AM ^
Currently it’s Starbucks, Veranda blonde roast for the extra caffeine.
January 1st, 2020 at 9:25 AM ^
Faygo Cola. Bama crushes Michigan 49-21. Many Michigan fans get hysterical, calling for Harbaugh to be fired and spending the next 8 months as miserable sons of bitches.
January 1st, 2020 at 9:32 AM ^
Some Sweetwaters dark Java Blend and looking forward to some HOMES Metaform sour IPA / Guava (whatever that is) later. So it’s all local for me.
January 1st, 2020 at 9:34 AM ^
Perfect day for football here in Orlando, heading to the stadium soon /humblebrag.
January 1st, 2020 at 9:37 AM ^
Hawaiian coffee in my cup.
predicting a loss, but hoping I am wrong.
happy New Years and go blue everyone.
January 1st, 2020 at 9:37 AM ^
Coffee.
Alabama, Auburn, Wisconsin, Georgia
Only chance we have of not being blown out is 0 mistakes and we can somehow slow their run game. Alabama might not be excited about being in this game but at Alabama you can't afford to not bring your 'A' game because of Saban and all the talent behind you. They won't fold like Florida did a few years back.