Michigan Opens Up +10 at Wisconsin
November 13th, 2017 at 5:50 AM ^
was the Oline. I think the zone read was a disaster. The Oline really hurt QB play. The Oline has been much better in recent weeks leading to better QB play. Three different QB's and a bevy of injuries to WR's does not lend itself to reliable WR/QB play.
I know many don't agree with this. But Michigan is THE youngest team in D1. Rash of injuries at skill positions. I think this is Harbaughs best coaching job of his 3 years.
November 12th, 2017 at 10:05 PM ^
November 12th, 2017 at 9:47 PM ^
I kid, I kid.
I would love to see Michigan win next Saturday.
November 12th, 2017 at 10:10 PM ^
November 12th, 2017 at 10:16 PM ^
I think it will also go down as it gets closer to gameday maybe like +7 area
Also I don't mean to thread jack but I'm thrilled not to have to see Inman's Attacking/trolling anymore. One of the worst posters I've ever seen on here
November 12th, 2017 at 11:17 PM ^
November 12th, 2017 at 11:45 PM ^
November 13th, 2017 at 7:26 AM ^
November 13th, 2017 at 1:20 AM ^
November 13th, 2017 at 1:55 AM ^
November 13th, 2017 at 9:01 AM ^
If the pass game between the QB and WR's doesn't take a leap during the week, I'm not confident in a win.
Peters looks to be rounding into form with the TE's and RB's though.
November 13th, 2017 at 9:21 AM ^
And ended up looking the fool. But I have a hard time seeing how Wisconsin gets a 10 point lead. This is going to be WWI level trench warfare and I'd be less surprised if the game has less than 10 points total.
November 13th, 2017 at 9:54 AM ^
the points.
November 13th, 2017 at 10:08 AM ^
+10 seems about right to me. Our offense is similar to Iowa only our line isn't as good and their QB is more experienced. Very TE happy and power formation happy with an elusive back or two. Wisconsin held Iowa to 66 total yards.
On offense, Wisconsin's O line is scary huge, the biggest unit we will ever face. 306, 323, 329, 316, and 334 and the backups that get some snaps are huge too. They have dgood TEs and FBs like us and they basically try to grind you up.
This will be a low scoring game, 17-6 or 14-7.
November 13th, 2017 at 11:24 AM ^
+7.5 on MyBookie @ 10:20am central. I like +10 better. I'm gonna watch it for a couple days.
November 13th, 2017 at 12:20 PM ^
it might have been around 8. But after Wisky blew out Iowa the line moved up. Honestly I think 10 is about right for this game. We need to get healthy before this game. Need Onwenu, Issac and Higdon all ready to go for our offense to have any success.
I think it will be tough for us to score many points and our defense has been giving up a fair amount of yardage lately. I could see this game ending up like 21-10 for Wisconsin.
November 13th, 2017 at 1:34 PM ^
And who would have even thought, that three years into this, Harbaugh's team would be a double digit underdog. Though I do believe, this is the last of it. Peters has what it takes, he is steady and doesn't have the yips. We can win with Peters.
November 13th, 2017 at 1:35 PM ^
When is the last time Michigan went into a game as a decided underdog against a top team and won?
It seems like its been years since we've had a win like the Iowa win over OSU a couple weeks ago. We've had big wins in recent years but we've been on equal footing or better going into the games against Colorado, Wisconsin and PSU last year. This is a great chance to get one of those types of wins.
November 13th, 2017 at 2:28 PM ^
November 13th, 2017 at 6:54 PM ^
Michigan is 2-18 against the spread in their last 20 games as an underdog.
Take the points.
November 14th, 2017 at 6:34 PM ^
I think the defense is going to do very well against Wisco. UM's biggest weakness IMO is a mobile quarterback and a run scheme that pushes to the sides when its not a QB carry. Shouldn't be too many of those plays here (as probablyw ill happen at OSU). Taylor is damn good, but Barkley (using him as a rough comparison point) wouldn't have had the game he had if UM (a) hadn't put McCray on him; and (b) dind't have to worry about McSorley sneaking (which he did effectively).
One important thing I think media/commentators have missed is the amount of time UM's defense has stayed on the field. Would hazard to bet, relative to other top D's, our defense's usage rates are way higher, and yet we are still performing at an elite level. If Peters can just make the check-down passes and keep opponents honest, I think we'll see an exceptional showing on Saturday.
November 17th, 2017 at 1:34 PM ^
After having a week to think about it, despite my pessimistic side, I think we can win this game. Wisky has struggled at times against some not-so-good teams and maybe we can catch them on an off-day considering they've already won the division. Low scoring game 20-16 Michigan.
November 17th, 2017 at 2:25 PM ^
What are everyone's thoughts on #10 going up against Wisco's big, nasty, OL?
I know #10 is listed at 222, but in all seriousness he looks way more in the 210 range and I'm just not sure how he'll hold up against an OL where everyone is 315+
He's a very active LB and has made plays all year, but hasn't played against an OL with this size across the board yet. I could see him getting worn down in the late 3rd and into the 4th quarter.
Just my opinion, your thoughts?
November 17th, 2017 at 2:41 PM ^
next question
seriously, he's not a run thumper in the sense of taking on the OL in that fashion, that's mccray. they've got to catch him to block him, and i'd suggest those big-uglies are going to get tired chasing #10 all day, not the other way around. not that they won't ever lay a hand on them, but there OL is good, not great, and the jump isn't going to be that big of a deal.
November 17th, 2017 at 2:59 PM ^
With that type of weight differential and the frequency and matter in which they run the ball I could see it being a problem later in the game. It's really just physics...
November 17th, 2017 at 3:17 PM ^
and wiscy's o-line is fine, but they aren't some monstorous horde. let me put it to you another way, have you seen any evidence of that so far this year, and if so, when/what game(s)?
November 17th, 2017 at 3:40 PM ^
Haven't played an OL like this yet this year.
Really thought there were parts in the PSU game this year where they were able to get hands on him and control him, and they are a very average OL.
Just think if they can get to him and use their size advantage that it will wear him down like nothing we've seen before.
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November 17th, 2017 at 4:24 PM ^
i think they are probably pretty good judging by the little bit i've seen, but they aren't the greatest thing since sliced bread. and while PSU did get some runs against us,i think that had more to do with our playing man pass D almost all night, not b/c i recollect bush getting blown out or tired. maybe i missed it.
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