Baumgardner predicts OSU blowout
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If there's any paint left on the walls inside Michigan's offensive line room, there shouldn't be. The Wolverines' front five has now watched two different starting quarterbacks leave games and head to the hospital. That's unacceptable. At some point, enough has to be enough. Say whatever you want about the quarterback situation in Ann Arbor, but until the offensive line can show an ability to keep a guy standing upright for more than two seconds at a time, nothing else will matter. It's gut check time for plenty of folks on this football team, but the offensive line comes first.
If Peters were healthy and his offensive line showed an ability to keep him clean, I'd give Michigan a chance. But neither appear to be true. The Wolverines will no doubt empty their tank Saturday. They'll give Ohio State everything they have. They may even scare the Buckeyes. But there's not enough proven evidence in 2017 that suggests it'll be enough.
Pick: Ohio State 31, Michigan 10
Link: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/college/university-michigan/wolverine…
November 24th, 2017 at 12:50 PM ^
November 24th, 2017 at 12:54 PM ^
The end.
November 24th, 2017 at 1:03 PM ^
November 24th, 2017 at 6:20 PM ^
It was over when France invaded Germany. ;)
November 24th, 2017 at 1:08 PM ^
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November 24th, 2017 at 6:18 PM ^
Milton might be rethinking his decision. Who could blame him. Honestly can't see why any elite qb (or recruit) would come to Micigan. There are those who say well "it"s Michigan an elite school", "JH is a qb whisperer", "this offense prepares you for the nfl", etc..... Only the homers on this site think these are what the 18 yr olds are thinking. Most 18yr olds do not have the same love affair with Michigan as people here. Results and what have you done lately are THE biggest selling points for a program. Michigan possess neither of these selling points. It's a hard sell these days and after tomorrow it doesn't get easier. Lot of visitors tomorrow too!!!!!
November 24th, 2017 at 1:09 PM ^
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November 24th, 2017 at 1:20 PM ^
He's probably right. But who would've thought the Iowa team that just lost to Purdue would beat Ohio State 55-24.
November 24th, 2017 at 2:15 PM ^
We are 1-18 as underdogs....upsets aren't part of our recent dna. Iowa has shaman corn magic working for them
November 24th, 2017 at 2:43 PM ^
so we can ask for some *maize* magic.
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November 24th, 2017 at 2:32 PM ^
Back in the days of betting cards we'd always take the points for the underdog in the MSU and OSU lines and generally won. Even that Devin Gardner team got close.
November 24th, 2017 at 2:55 PM ^
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November 24th, 2017 at 3:11 PM ^
SHOCK THE WORLD !!
November 24th, 2017 at 5:59 PM ^
IF Michigan scores more than 10. The world will not be shocked when OSU hangs 42 on us.
November 24th, 2017 at 3:42 PM ^
I don't see how it's even that close. I think Michigan is going to get killed in an incredibly embarrassing way. If this game were played 100 times, Michigan would lose 100 times. I expect Malzone to play half the game because Peters is out and JOK will get injured behind our so called offensive line. Our defense will wilt because they know we have no chance whatsoever. This loss will be one for the history books.
There. That's the best I can do to jinx the outcome. Hopefully that ensures the opposite of everything I just wrote happens.
November 24th, 2017 at 3:45 PM ^
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November 24th, 2017 at 5:01 PM ^
Unfortunately U-M hasn't been able to figure it out going on 20+ years now.
November 24th, 2017 at 5:16 PM ^
did peters get cleared with the concusion protocol? who's going to be our starting quarterback?
November 24th, 2017 at 5:36 PM ^
Nick has been critical of Wolverine coaching...especially offensive coaching. He has made good, fair criticisms over the course of the season.
The fatal defect in this Wolverine team is the less-than-stellar OL...particularly pass protection. RBs bear some responsibility but it largely falls on the sub-par OL play. Cole is a bandaid at LT...should be playing C. Michigan's dearth of good-to-great OTs is hurting.
Buckeyes strength is its front 7. Bosa and Hubbard and the gang are going to feast on this Michigan exterior OL. Only way to beat this Buckeye d is with a passing game that can hit deep seam routes exploiting the holes in the Buckeye secondary. We have neither the QB or OL or WR corps to make this happen.
My heart says Michigan will keep it close because of its D. But I think the D eventually gives way in 2nd half. OSU will win going away.
November 24th, 2017 at 5:48 PM ^
The D has carried this team far too long this year. No contribution whatsoever from JH"s offense all year. It will catch up to them tomorrow! Don Browns dudes will be on the field for most of the game due to record setting 3 and outs from offense. If not over by halftime then early 3rd qtr. Lopsided loss and more of the same next year.
42-9 Ohio
November 24th, 2017 at 6:15 PM ^
November 24th, 2017 at 7:25 PM ^
I remember being in the Shoe in 2014 with my girlfriend, and the thing she remembers the clearest was my disdane and complaining about the O-line, man I wish things would change, too much stubrness, arrogance, and just narcissim in general. I am wish for a mirical tomorrow in AA, just seams like all the cards are stacked against us, again.
November 24th, 2017 at 9:53 PM ^