Do you think Harbaugh will actually run the score up?
I mean blatantly. Like going for two when not needed running it up. I really hope so. If he did this, could anyone else see Mork taking a swing or chest bumping Harbaugh after the game? I think he would cause he knows he’s done anyways. How would Harbaugh realistically respond? I think he’d laugh and run off. In a real fight we all know what the outcome would be.
November 12th, 2019 at 4:56 PM ^
Yes, yes I do
November 12th, 2019 at 4:56 PM ^
Michigan is a better football team, playing at home, and should comfortably take care of Sparty. But this is a rivalry game. Let's start with a W.
November 12th, 2019 at 8:24 PM ^
In reality, this is one sorry MSU team. But JH's first priority is to get the win and get out without injuries.
November 12th, 2019 at 4:57 PM ^
Just give us a win with no injuries. F-k running the score up if it means risking the health of starters or others who routinely get major playing time. If the 2nd/3rd stringers can run the score up, so be it.
Regardless, I don't see what would lead anyone to think we'll be in position to run the score up. Our offense remains inconsistent and not as productive as the talent on the field would indicate. And Sparty isn't going to lay down so easily in their biggest game of the season by far. We dominated the game last year and mustered only 21 points.
November 12th, 2019 at 5:00 PM ^
I know we all loathe Mork, but has he ever shown a side that would suggest he'd throw a punch at an opposing coach?
That's career-killing right there. I don't believe he's that dumb.
November 12th, 2019 at 5:16 PM ^
He'll probably call for a supervisor instead of trying to slug Harbaugh.
November 12th, 2019 at 5:30 PM ^
Too bad for him Harbaugh doesn't have a supervisor
November 12th, 2019 at 5:45 PM ^
This is kinda true, if you think about it. Also kinda scathing. #burn #getwardesomeice
November 12th, 2019 at 5:41 PM ^
Didn’t he get a stent placed in one of his coronary arteries? Probably not a good idea to fight anyone let alone a younger/bigger guy in JH. Plus he’s probably on some blood thinners, so a shot to the head could kill him too.
November 12th, 2019 at 6:06 PM ^
Absolutely not. He's far too chicken shit to do anything like that (that's probably good for everyone). MD gets his little jabs in where he can, and makes smarmy comments regularly (or did, when he was winning). Now he seems to want to keep his head down. He's not someone that I have any respekt for.
November 12th, 2019 at 5:00 PM ^
Absolutely.
November 12th, 2019 at 5:01 PM ^
Just win the game.
November 12th, 2019 at 5:02 PM ^
This may very well become a much closer game than you think tbh. Illinois couldn’t really stop MSU for big stretches of that game or do much on offense. They scored on chunk plays primarily which of course we cant do reliably at all.
MSU with Lewerke can do some damage and their D can match up well against an inconsistent run-first offense like ours. Id be very positively surprised if this turned into a blowout win for us.
November 13th, 2019 at 7:26 AM ^
Michigan Defense >> Illinois Defense. Lewerke is dangerous, but I have a feeling Don Brown has that covered in the game prep. A blowout win to the tune of 4 or 5 scores seems unlikely, but I can see us winning comfortably by 14-17 points. I Michigan doesn't turn the ball over, we win this game comfortably; but we've shown an annoying habit for turning the ball over to MSU in the Harbaugh era, so I will harbor some caution with my optimism.
November 12th, 2019 at 5:02 PM ^
Cannot believe people haven't learned from past years. This is far from a mismatch esp with this garbage offense that is far from being explosive.
Michigan State actually decent team using all analytics sites and I agree as well numbers I put together. Might not be some walk over game.
November 12th, 2019 at 5:06 PM ^
Might not be some walk over game.
This is still MSU and Dantonio vs UM. I'll be shocked if it's anything other than a slog the entire game, and very possibly a loss.
November 12th, 2019 at 5:03 PM ^
This team is not built to run up the scores on anyone. The offense doesn't have the capability of doing it. The coaching staff doesn't have the mentality to do that.
This is why we complain every year about the lack of back-ups, particiularly at QB, getting valuable playing time. This is why McCaffery is such an unknown in year three.
November 12th, 2019 at 5:03 PM ^
Do you think doing alcohol is cool?
November 12th, 2019 at 5:04 PM ^
....The hell did I just read...
November 12th, 2019 at 5:05 PM ^
Are we just assuming this will be a blowout because State sucks this year?
November 12th, 2019 at 5:06 PM ^
Win by just enough to help Dantoni keep his job.
November 12th, 2019 at 5:08 PM ^
Win the game!!
November 12th, 2019 at 5:14 PM ^
I'm fine with covering the spread and that happens to be my stone cold lock of the week.
November 12th, 2019 at 5:15 PM ^
This board is gonna melt down on Saturday when it's a close game.
November 12th, 2019 at 5:27 PM ^
The meltdown will still occur even if our first 3 and out comes at the end of the 4th quarter.
November 12th, 2019 at 7:58 PM ^
Not going to be a close game, friend.
November 12th, 2019 at 5:15 PM ^
Ask Pete Carrol. Did Jim kick a field goal while up a bunch as Standfords coach?
November 12th, 2019 at 5:16 PM ^
Yes. And I really hope he does.
MSU loved when they had the upper hand and were inflicting as much pain on UM as possible from 08-14.
Time to put Mork and MSU back in their place.
November 12th, 2019 at 5:20 PM ^
I would like to be in the opportunity to find out but I have a feeling it’s going to be a lot closer than everyone thinks
November 12th, 2019 at 5:20 PM ^
Let’s not count our chickens before they hatch
November 12th, 2019 at 5:46 PM ^
I'm counting 49-3
November 12th, 2019 at 5:22 PM ^
It would be nice to run up the score BUT it's a rivalry game and anything can happen. We haven't won at home against them since 2012. I just want a victory.
GO BLUE!
November 13th, 2019 at 1:08 AM ^
This is friggin crazy. We've been home warriors under Harbaugh yet we haven't beaten MSU at home yet. 0 for 2. This streak has to end at some point.
November 12th, 2019 at 5:22 PM ^
"don't get cocky kid"
Harbaugh nailed in his recent presser, Mark D. is a great motivator - and MSU will look at this game (as they usually do) as THEIR "bowl game" - though MSU still has Rutgers and Maryland left on their schedule, so they'll get to six wins.
weather, cold and other intangibles... MSU will not be a push-over
November 12th, 2019 at 5:28 PM ^
I really hope so. I hope this will be like Tressel’s last game vs. Rich Rod. Just completely annihilate the opponent on his way out of being the coach next season.
November 12th, 2019 at 5:28 PM ^
Not in the way you suggest. Ohio State would. Harbaugh will play through the fourth quarter whatever the lead, and if we are fortunate enough to have a big lead, it will be the reserves running the offense and staffing the defense. Kind of like the ND game.
November 12th, 2019 at 5:28 PM ^
We talk about running up the score and then I smile thinking about it, but then its replaced with an image of Patterson somehow struggling....dammit... we need to throttle them once and for all, to get the Earth back on its axis.
November 12th, 2019 at 5:29 PM ^
Fuck off with this shit, win the game first
November 12th, 2019 at 5:35 PM ^
I know it isn’t the same, but who remembers that time last year when everyone was talking about how scared OSU was of us?
November 12th, 2019 at 5:41 PM ^
Seems like we are ahead ourselves here. Hopefully the players are laser focused. First come out strong ... and then maybe. Still feel the spread is about right with potential for a big tilt to the good guys.
November 12th, 2019 at 5:51 PM ^
He will not be obnoxious, but he’s not going to hold back for the sake of professional courtesy.
November 12th, 2019 at 5:59 PM ^
Yes, because any points after the first seven is called running up the score.
November 12th, 2019 at 6:13 PM ^
Yes. Thank you for asking.
November 12th, 2019 at 6:16 PM ^
I want to see Shea taking a knee in the middle of the fourth. I think that’s better.
November 12th, 2019 at 6:18 PM ^
Can we please stop tempting the sports gods to smite us for our hubris?!
Dear sports gods, please know that I take nothing for granted with regard to MSU and that I will sacrifice both an apple and a cookie tonight on your behalf.
November 12th, 2019 at 6:26 PM ^
I continue to believe this is going to be an annoying game to watch where MSU hangs around and it's way too stressful. I predict UM wins but not to the degree that Harbaugh would mess around too much.
November 12th, 2019 at 6:27 PM ^
I am more worried about winning than running up the score. Just because State is doing terrible doesn't mean they won't be up for this. They have overachieved against us for decades. I was a student when unranked MSU beat us when we were ranked #1 in 1990. We were big favorites two years ago as well.
I hope we are in a position to win big. Go Blue!