Another One: Name Your Top 3 Plays From The Past 3 Years
Another random bowl season layoff question for the board.
Before I asked for your top 3 non-OSU related (and non-'23/'24 CFP) games from the past 3 years. That conjured up some fun memories. However, for the most part that one was pretty obvious.
Since ESPN sucks, I won't ask for the SportsCenter Top 10, #SCTop10 moments...but just your MGo3 from the last 3 years.
And once again, OSU games are ineligible (this way we get more than "O-JA-BO!" and the Haskins Hurdle, "got a WIIIDE open receiver" and "DONOVAN EDWAAARDS, WHOA! CAN THEY CATCH HIM? NO!" and "FIIIIIIRES............INTERCEPTED!!!")
So excluding the OSU games, what have been your top 3 plays from the past 3 years? Interpret it how you wish (spectacular vs. impact/moment vs. creativity).
December 11th, 2023 at 9:47 PM ^
Donovan Edwards long rushes for TDs against Ohio......waiting for it
December 11th, 2023 at 9:52 PM ^
Non-OSU related...
And once again, OSU games are ineligible
We're still waiting for it...
December 11th, 2023 at 9:48 PM ^
- Edwards to Roman
- Moody against Illinois
- All of the 2023 MSU game
December 11th, 2023 at 9:51 PM ^
Brad Hawkins forced fumble at Nebraska to set up the game winning field goal
Jake Moody’s game winner against Illinois
sainristil pick 6 against Rutgers
December 11th, 2023 at 10:07 PM ^
Honestly, that forced fumble at Nebraska for the win was the first time in 2021 when I thought "damn... maybe this team is different. We never win those."
December 11th, 2023 at 9:53 PM ^
Mikey pass breakup, The Don, Corum td after Nugent goes down.
December 11th, 2023 at 9:58 PM ^
Not only were you unable to follow directions, but you're able to injure Nugent without anyone knowing.
December 11th, 2023 at 10:34 PM ^
Logged in just to upvote you.
December 12th, 2023 at 9:38 AM ^
Meh. I was at the cigar lounge. It happens.
December 12th, 2023 at 12:27 PM ^
Cigars laced with shrooms or something?
December 11th, 2023 at 9:58 PM ^
Edit: Deleted
December 11th, 2023 at 10:00 PM ^
s/Nugent/Zinter/
December 11th, 2023 at 9:54 PM ^
1. Roman Wilson's TD catch against Nebraska this year was the coolest (albeit inconsequential because of the mauling)
2. 2021 Erick All Penn State TD was an all timer. Sucks it didn't work out for him to finish his career at Michigan
3. Dax Hill breaking Graham Mertz's ribs on a blitz @2021 Wisconsin was a moment that stuck out to me for a while.
December 11th, 2023 at 9:55 PM ^
1. BC TD right after Zinter was injured.
2. 32 rushes against PSU this year in the second half.
3. FG against Illinois last year. With all that happened and OSU looming, the team gut it out and Moody was money.
December 11th, 2023 at 10:11 PM ^
#1 is disqualified.
It's fun policing.
December 12th, 2023 at 12:21 AM ^
Dammit. Forgot the OSU criteria. Still #1 for me this year. Screw the qualification.
December 12th, 2023 at 12:49 AM ^
Without a doubt
December 12th, 2023 at 2:21 PM ^
HELL YEA!!
December 11th, 2023 at 9:55 PM ^
1. Erick All’s winning TD @ Penn St 2021
2. Hassan Haskins Hurdle & Brad Hawkins strip vs Nebraska 2021
3. Blake Corum’s dagger TD vs Penn St 2023
HM: Jake Moody’s Game-winning FG vs Illinois.
Special Mention: JJ’s runaround cross field bomb to Daylen Baldwin vs WMU in ‘21. We hoped it was a sign of things to come, and boy was it that and more.
Best play in a loss: “Anthony! Andrel Anthony!! 93 yards like THAT”
December 11th, 2023 at 10:32 PM ^
role model
December 11th, 2023 at 9:58 PM ^
1. Hassan haskins hurdling a fool
2. Blake Corum flashing 65 after the touchdown
3. Not a play, but an image. Sad Ryan Day walking up the Michigan stadium tunnel.
edit: I really don’t remember plays from non OSU games.
December 11th, 2023 at 10:13 PM ^
Sadly, all three are disqualified. Please resubmit.
December 12th, 2023 at 6:44 AM ^
Haskins hurdled a Nebraska fool on the way to a ~50 yd gain in 2021
December 11th, 2023 at 10:03 PM ^
All’s TD against Penn State
Moody against Illinois
Edwards to Wilson B1G CCG against Iowa
December 11th, 2023 at 10:15 PM ^
Well done, all three met the qualifications and I approve your nominations.
December 11th, 2023 at 10:42 PM ^
Did OP hire you as a mod for this thread or something?
December 11th, 2023 at 10:52 PM ^
Self-proclaimed. Pro bono work.
Upvote because you didn't question my qualification.
December 12th, 2023 at 8:07 AM ^
Maybe I’ll be able to use your services later for my “yeah I know it doesn’t matter but here’s where you can vote Jim Harbaugh as coach of the year” post…..
a fella can dream can’t he?
December 12th, 2023 at 2:22 PM ^
...and what if I did?
December 11th, 2023 at 11:58 PM ^
Your 1 and 3 were on my list. I would go with either Corum's long TD against Washington or Corum dusting Jack Campbell to seal the '22 Iowa game as my other entry.
December 11th, 2023 at 10:03 PM ^
Pick any three post games where they are going to interview Harbaugh, and instead of enjoying the spotlight for himself, he hands off to one of the kids, who's interests he places ahead of his own.
December 11th, 2023 at 10:04 PM ^
Directions are hard to follow.
December 12th, 2023 at 6:44 AM ^
No shit. Posting patterns in this thread explain a lot.
December 11th, 2023 at 10:05 PM ^
1. Edwards TD pass to Wilson ('21)
2. Orji late TD vs MSU ('23)
3. Haskins hurdle v. Nebraska ('21)
December 12th, 2023 at 6:46 AM ^
Orji in the endzone...well, just because
December 11th, 2023 at 10:08 PM ^
- JJ's downfield block for Corum in the 2021 B1G CG
- The Will Johnson Has Arrived pick against Purdue in the 2022 B1G CG
- Jake Moody hits his fourth field goal with nine seconds left to put away Illinois after Corum's injury
December 11th, 2023 at 10:10 PM ^
Not the most impactful play, but such an emotional moment:
O-JA-BO!
December 11th, 2023 at 10:12 PM ^
I decided to leave out the Big Ten Championship games in addition to OSU.
1. Erick All 47-yd TD catch and run at PSU 2021
2. Brad Hawkins forced fumble, recovery, and return at Nebraska 2021
3. Isaiah Gash 8-yd reception on 4th-and-3 vs Illinois 2022
Honorable mention:
Blake Corum 30-yd TD run at PSU 2023
Mike Sainristil INT for TD vs Rutgers; Mike Sainristil INT at Maryland 2023
Blake Corum 33-yd TD run on 4th-and-1 vs Maryland 2022
December 11th, 2023 at 10:23 PM ^
Great mention of that Gash play. Man, that second half shaved a couple years off my life. Motioning your…5th string walk-on RB wide, who dropped a for sure first down and maybe even a TD the drive before, and going to him on the biggest play of the season.
December 12th, 2023 at 12:27 PM ^
It was the biggest play of the game but not the season. Even with a loss to UI, we still would have won the division with a win in Columbus the next week.
December 11th, 2023 at 10:17 PM ^
-The Haskins rugby scrum vs Northwestern 2021
-Barrett throw to AJ Henning vs Maryland 2021
-Hutchinson using the Washington TE to tackle their QB 2021
December 11th, 2023 at 10:18 PM ^
The Big Ten championship two years ago when J.J. McCarthy flew down field to throw a lead block about 35 yards deep into the play.
December 11th, 2023 at 10:22 PM ^
1. Corum game sealing TD against Penn State
2. Isiah Gash redemption on 4th and 4 against Illinois
3. Roman Wilson end around TD v TCU
December 11th, 2023 at 10:22 PM ^
No particular order:
Haskins hurdles Nebraska defender, Edwards to Wilson HB pass against Iowa, Isaiah Gash clutch catch versus Illinois in 2022.
Gash’s key catch on 4th and 3 kept our undefeated regular season alive in 2022. Not to mention, there’s no guarantee Michigan beats OSU if he doesn’t catch that. Imagine how freaking deflated Michigan is if they lose to Illinois after losing Corum.
December 11th, 2023 at 10:26 PM ^
32 straight runs vs. PSU.
Money Moody vs. Illinois.
Train formation vs. ECU.
December 11th, 2023 at 10:28 PM ^
Just to be clear, if OSU plays were permitted, my #1 overall from the last three years is none of those mentioned in the O.P.
It's my not-at-all humble opinion that the current winning streak was built on the foundation of the Josh Ross TFL of Henderson on 3rd&2 to end OSU's opening drive of the 2nd half in 2021.
At that point, it was still a 1-point game. Afterwards, Michigan went up by 8 and, despite my inescapable anxiety in real-time, the gift of hindsight reveals that the win was truly never under threat again.
December 11th, 2023 at 10:44 PM ^
Agree that, if OSU games were allowed, the OP misses the mark on at least one of the three.
Your #1 is a great one, but my #1 has to be the OSU defense just quitting the game and allowing Haskins to score the last TD in 2021. The most Charmin-soft play I've ever seen in my life. They weren't even willing to fight for an unlikely victory.
December 12th, 2023 at 6:51 AM ^
The last one was intentional--although chances were slim--it's better to get the ball back down 15 with some time on the clock than to see the clock run out or run way down with a gimme field goal at best.
The OSU defense on the penultimate TD was rather uninspired, however.
December 11th, 2023 at 10:46 PM ^
You're calling an audible on OP? Not sure about this. Will need to review.
Upon further review, it's a personal foul for inappropriate audible.
December 11th, 2023 at 11:00 PM ^
Totally agree. This play is equivalent to the Dave Roberts stolen base in the 2004 ALCS game 4 with the Red Sox down 3-0 in the series.