August 31st, 2015 at 3:44 PM ^
2 words:
Fuck them.
August 31st, 2015 at 4:29 PM ^
Everyone of these guys expects Michigan will give up three or more TDs. Last year's game turned on special teams plays and inept offensive execution by the Wolverines. Now part of that was obviously a well-coached Utah team playing solid. But Utah simply converted on its turnover chances and took advantage of sloppy Michigan mistakes.
I expect a very disciplined effort Thursda with a solid defense giving Michigan the same kind of scoring opportunities which the Utes got in the Big House last year.
In any case, I will be disappointed if the defense gives up more than 30 points to the Utes.
August 31st, 2015 at 3:45 PM ^
August 31st, 2015 at 4:00 PM ^
yea...
September 1st, 2015 at 3:26 AM ^
Mu brotha
August 31st, 2015 at 3:45 PM ^
I'm guessing based on your comment they did not pick us.
That link takes you to a firewalled premium site page. Can't read content.
August 31st, 2015 at 4:05 PM ^
Thanks!
August 31st, 2015 at 3:51 PM ^
August 31st, 2015 at 3:55 PM ^
August 31st, 2015 at 3:55 PM ^
thanks
August 31st, 2015 at 3:56 PM ^
They're all going to be eating crow, and my ass, on Thursday night.
August 31st, 2015 at 3:57 PM ^
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August 31st, 2015 at 4:27 PM ^
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August 31st, 2015 at 4:57 PM ^
That's called getting your salad tossed.
August 31st, 2015 at 3:57 PM ^
We are winning this game, damnit!
August 31st, 2015 at 3:58 PM ^
records. I mean, I'll eat my hat if Utah puts up 31 pts on this D. It is not going to happen. I love it.
August 31st, 2015 at 3:59 PM ^
Why does it bother people when TV personalities don't pick Michigan to win a game? As a neutral fan I would absolutely be picking Utah to win this one. Michigan has done next to nothing on the road in the last 7 years, they are breaking in another new coach, they have a QB who is new to the program, and they lost by 16 to Utah at home last year. Yes, yardage, I know, but they also didn't score on offense last year. Until Michigan proves it has improved there is really no reason for unbiased fans to pick them to do something amazing. It isn't an insult, they have to pick someone. I guess I just don't get the midset is all.
August 31st, 2015 at 4:00 PM ^
You must be forgetting that we have Harbaugh on the sidelines. Obviously.
August 31st, 2015 at 8:31 PM ^
August 31st, 2015 at 4:01 PM ^
For me, personally, it feels like an insult. I'm not saying it's rational. It just feels like someone is cutting down my kid.
August 31st, 2015 at 4:15 PM ^
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August 31st, 2015 at 4:48 PM ^
Is it just the offiicial line or is there something else to go on? Why does everyone predict a similar scoring outcome? Utah wasn't an offensive juggernaut.
I mean if you conflate questions about performance based on unknowns as solid rationale for certain outcomes, all you are left with is rating the value of home field advantage versus the spread and previous scoring margins.
So this makes the Utes a team which won by 16 points on the road but failed to outgain the Wolverines offensively vastly superior because it benefits from all the home cooking of that.
It's a crap shoot and best guess by lemmings making uneducated guesses. Would you be willing to wager on these predictions?
August 31st, 2015 at 5:30 PM ^
August 31st, 2015 at 4:05 PM ^
Holy crap, people are allowed to pick against us. It's a fairly logical pick given our recent road woes... and yes, Harbaugh. But for now, I don't get all butthurt when someone picks against us in a tough road game to open the season.
Lets win and prove people wrong. But enough with the F yous and theats of ass eatings.
August 31st, 2015 at 4:14 PM ^
Stupid Internet.
August 31st, 2015 at 4:14 PM ^
My fan heart says 'THey're all bums! We'll murdalize them!'
My brain says this is going to be a tough game.
August 31st, 2015 at 4:16 PM ^
What color is that on the terrorism color chart?
August 31st, 2015 at 4:30 PM ^
Xochimilco FTW.
August 31st, 2015 at 4:26 PM ^
Hey, I'm a giver and a pleaser.
August 31st, 2015 at 4:44 PM ^
heyyyy
August 31st, 2015 at 4:49 PM ^
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August 31st, 2015 at 4:15 PM ^
I hope all reporters pick Utah, honestly. That will make victory so much sweeter, that everyone not on mgoblog underestimated the power of HARBAUGH, or it will make defeat slightly less bitter.
August 31st, 2015 at 4:19 PM ^
Utah 51%, Michigan 48%.
If we can contain their speed, I like our chances. No big plays, those are death on the road.
August 31st, 2015 at 4:45 PM ^
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August 31st, 2015 at 4:20 PM ^
Why exactly would the BTN pundits have to apologize to us on Thursday night? Picking Michigan to lose this game is reasonable, and none of them have us getting crushed by the Utes. Surprised that nobody is willing to take a chance on us, but whatever, it's not the worst insult ever visited upon Michigan in the history of college football. Relax.
August 31st, 2015 at 4:25 PM ^
Someone over at BTN needs to take a class on page design/layout. What a horrible way to list predictions. Would it kill them to do a chart with rows and column?. I only got through the second set before I hit the back button. Judging by the responses here, I didn't miss much.
August 31st, 2015 at 7:46 PM ^
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August 31st, 2015 at 4:28 PM ^
I definitely like that we are underdogs and people are picking against us. I'd be MORE worried if everyone was picking Michigan in this game or were predicting a 10 win season. The doubters should make this team hungry. Honestly I think Desmond purposely made a modest prediction because that's what the team needs to hear. Not that they are great simply because they are Michigan or who they're coach is.
August 31st, 2015 at 5:16 PM ^
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August 31st, 2015 at 4:31 PM ^
They all think the Badgers lose by 3-8 points. Vegas predicts 10.5. I'd guess 13 for a new coach against Saban in Texas.