MLive's 5 Things to Watch for Rutgers game
November 3rd, 2015 at 12:24 PM ^
My top item to watch for involving the Rutgers game is the post-game NYC area TV ratings. I want solid evidence that adding Rutgers to our conference was worth it, especially since TV markets seemed to be a primary motivating factor from B1G officials.
I don't think I'll get that solid evidence.
November 3rd, 2015 at 1:32 PM ^
November 3rd, 2015 at 1:45 PM ^
Given how many cars have the red "R" magnet in NJ, I'd say there are about a million fans. I use them as refrigerator magnets because they look kind of tacky and would never put that ___ on my car.
November 3rd, 2015 at 2:54 PM ^
but whether you get any evidence or not what does it matter at this point. This is just another one of those things that people continue to complain about long after the arguement has any relevance. Was RR a good coach or not? Not relevant. Should he have been fired? Not relevant. Was Brady Hoke a good hire? Not relevant. Should the B1G have added Rutgers or Maryland? Not relevant. The time has come and gone for discussion on this topic, it's time to let it go. Rutgers and Maryland are here whether we like it or not...Time to move on.
A better question that still has some relevance and could potentially find some traction is whether the man heading the B1G is doing an adequate job? You could then use the fact that Rutgers and Maryland not being weing worthy of the B1G as a portion of your evidence as to why this clown should be let go. Other than that, the evidence you seek isn't going to do an ounce of good whether you unearth any or not. It won't change the fact that they're here...
November 3rd, 2015 at 4:01 PM ^
Is there any way to eject Rutgers from the conference now that they're in it? What if I go to Highpoint Solutions Stadium with a wrench a disassemble it under cover of night? What if I lead a successful campaign to have half the viewers in the NYC metro to cut the cord?
Because we're paying Rutgers to suck. I wish they would go back to the Patriot League where they belong
November 3rd, 2015 at 6:20 PM ^
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November 3rd, 2015 at 2:57 PM ^
Even if you get "good" ratings from the NYC market, it could be just the large number of Michigan alums/fans in the area just watching another Michigan game and it just so happens to be against Rutgers..
November 3rd, 2015 at 3:34 PM ^
Right, but I think the idea was to leverage the metro area to increase the volume of subscribers to BTN...
November 3rd, 2015 at 6:52 PM ^
November 3rd, 2015 at 4:55 PM ^
At the moment people don't have to watch BTN to be charged for it. I figure Dalaney doesn't give 2 shits. By the time cable ever gets around to ala carte he'll probably be retired sitting on his pile of money cackling gleefully. Or dead because it will take that long for cable to get around to it.
November 3rd, 2015 at 5:47 PM ^
Agreed.
But I see the a la carte world lurking right around the corner. And in the aftermath, we'll still be stuck with a heaping pile of Rutgers.
However, I'll retract my disdain for all things Rutgers if they beat us on gridiron two years in a row.
November 3rd, 2015 at 7:23 PM ^
NJ recruiting pipeline seems to be much stronger than ever before. One could argue Rutgers in the Big 14 is a factor.
Glad to have you aboard, Jabrill.
Come on down, Rashan.
November 3rd, 2015 at 7:28 PM ^
It's time to let it go. They're not going to leave the conference. Let's just make the best of it and clean up on NJ recruits.
November 3rd, 2015 at 11:42 PM ^
solid evidence that adding Rutgers to our conference was worth it
Gary, Walker, . . . .
November 3rd, 2015 at 12:25 PM ^
That is a terribly written article.
November 3rd, 2015 at 12:41 PM ^
November 3rd, 2015 at 1:07 PM ^
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November 3rd, 2015 at 12:49 PM ^
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November 3rd, 2015 at 1:11 PM ^
Pretty standard for Mlive. They don't like to hire real writers.
November 3rd, 2015 at 3:33 PM ^
Well, it was written by a Sparty grad. The Michigan beat can't be a lot of fun for him and it can't be something he's really passionate about.
November 3rd, 2015 at 5:41 PM ^
I have no idea how someone who's a Sparty fan does that job day in and day out. You can tell in his writing he is always coming from a negative standpoint every chance he gets. One of the reasons I stopped visting that site as much. That and the countless arguments between Michigan and Sparty fans on every single article.
November 3rd, 2015 at 11:08 PM ^
since it was the Ann Arbor news!
November 3rd, 2015 at 12:26 PM ^
I want to see Speight in there uncorking some long ones
November 3rd, 2015 at 1:38 PM ^
I want to see Speight in there CONNECTING some long ones, we have already seen the uncorking part.
November 3rd, 2015 at 2:48 PM ^
The situation between our offense and MSU 2013 seem comparable. Uneven offensive play behind a move-the-chains type of QB replaced by the backup not afraid to fit the ball in a tight window. Maybe it's asking too much, but I think Cook only had about 3-4 games between his first start and the Michigan game that year.
I truly hope Rudock is okay, but if Speight comes in and we steamroll OSU 29-6 in four weeks, we'll take it.
November 4th, 2015 at 3:17 AM ^
Of course, we want to see that. But do you actually think that's at all reasonable? It seems like the main rationale here of people who want Speight in there is simply that he's not Rudock.
November 3rd, 2015 at 12:27 PM ^
I'm not 100% sure he's our "best" back but I am 100% sure he's the only one we've got that seems to understand the goal, once he gets the ball, is to find the open areas without defenders and NOT see how fast he can run into the ass of an offensive lineman.
November 3rd, 2015 at 12:44 PM ^
November 3rd, 2015 at 12:28 PM ^
The game is liable to be a blowout. But if Hermann's around, and especially if she's miked, it will probably still be an interesting event.
November 3rd, 2015 at 3:04 PM ^
I think we're going to smash Rutgers and predicting another shutout. 27-0.
November 3rd, 2015 at 12:43 PM ^
Needs to stay healthy until we play OSU. As much as I like seeing him make plays, I say limit his use if possible until the 28th.
November 3rd, 2015 at 1:17 PM ^
If the run game is not churning over the next 3 games, you'd be willing to sacrifice potential losses, by not using our best running back, when we are in the middle of a division race?
Your logic... seems wrong.
November 3rd, 2015 at 1:47 PM ^
If we need him to win, put him in as much as you have to. If we can win without him, I think it's best we limit his exposure to potential injuries.
We have jack shit for a passing game, and OSU had no answer for Drake last year. That game turned when he got hurt.
November 3rd, 2015 at 1:50 PM ^
While I understand what you're saying, it's not a good idea. We won't know if we can win without him in the next three games until we're actually playing. Michigan's offense is not built to come from behind (at least a large deficit). We need to win as many games as possible and if that means using Drake in the next three, so be it.
You can bet your ass that Jim will have this team ready for OSU. If Brady was able to do it, then imagine how well Jim will be able to motivate the team to play better against OSU.
November 3rd, 2015 at 2:05 PM ^
I think we could have Earl Campbell circa '78 in our backfield and OSU will do what everyone else has decided to do to our offense: place approximately eleven (11) men in the box and let Ruddock sling an occasional slant or waggle.
November 3rd, 2015 at 2:09 PM ^
That's not what you originally said. Your clarification makes your opinion a little less suspect.
November 3rd, 2015 at 2:29 PM ^
We needed to bust out all our Jabrill Peppers trick plays on offense just to move the ball on Minnesota. I don't think we can afford to bench anyone in the interest of saving them for OSU.
November 3rd, 2015 at 3:38 PM ^
Minny was playing out of their minds for Jerry. And that's the only reason the game was so close. The rest of the schedule, save for OSU, is going to be smooth sailing.
November 3rd, 2015 at 5:45 PM ^
I'm thinking Penn State, which could be a night game (but I read somewhere that it probably won't be since OSU/MSU will take that slot) could end up being a trap game. Just has the feeling more of the MN game rather then the NW game.
November 3rd, 2015 at 6:04 PM ^
November 3rd, 2015 at 12:55 PM ^
I agree with Harbaugh, it would be beneficial for Caroo to take a week off.
November 3rd, 2015 at 1:05 PM ^
complete domination.
November 3rd, 2015 at 1:11 PM ^
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November 3rd, 2015 at 1:49 PM ^
I would definitely rather see Carol play than Carroo. She has had a tough year and I think that Lewis would shut her down on the deep routes.
November 3rd, 2015 at 1:44 PM ^
Carroo is like a Burbridge so that's still a tough matchup.
November 3rd, 2015 at 1:52 PM ^
Tough matchup for sure, but Laviano is not Cook. Still would be interested to see Lewis handle another great receiver in Carroo.
November 3rd, 2015 at 1:54 PM ^
Neither was Gary Nova... but I dunno wtf happened last year. That game was a disaster and gave me PTSD. Freaking Hoke!