BrightonB

April 13th, 2018 at 8:31 PM ^

11-1 

Offense takes a big step forward this year with the passing game.  That then opens up our already good run game which makes everything flow better for the play calling. 

Defense is as usual - Excellent.

Joined: 10/04/2015

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SkyPanther

April 14th, 2018 at 12:22 AM ^

Ed Warinner, an improvement over Drevno/Frey.

Chris Partridge exclusively coaching safeties, an improvement.

McElwain designing the offense/coaching WRs, an improvement.

Sherrone Moore coaching TEs, an improvement.

Al Washington reunited with Don Brown, an improvement.

Almost the entire defense, and much of the offense, with 1 year more experience, an improvement.

How many wins does that equal?

Joined: 03/17/2018

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butuka21

April 14th, 2018 at 7:33 AM ^

To bad the coaches can play offensive line on Saturday. I agree I like the new coaches but would also like to see some stability in the staff which I know is tough to do in this day in age. Also, last year the coaches could not block for the offensive line and we had 3 different qbs. At some point the players have to step up

Joined: 11/22/2016

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greymarch

April 13th, 2018 at 11:55 PM ^

If Patterson plays, UM loses only game - at OSU, which will be good enough to make the B1G championship, win the B1G championship and make the 4-team national playoff.  This scenario UM wins 12 games. (Wins semi-final, loses NC game.)  12-2 at the very end.

 

If Peters is the QB, UM loses at East Lansing and loses at Columbus.  UM finishes regular season 10-2, doesnt go to the B1G championship, but does earn a NYD6 bowl game and wins their NYD6 game.  In this scenario UM finishes 11-2.

 

Either outcome is a great season.  Obviously we would all prefer the first outcome.

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TBuck97

April 14th, 2018 at 7:07 AM ^

I think it all comes down to the offensive line. We have the defense to win games on the road but the line needs to open things up and give us some options. Last season was a championship defense but when your offense is a liability with turnovers and continually goes 3 and out then your defense is going to get tired. The QB has to be protected this year and we have to get away from running 90 different formations. Also, we should focus on signing less 3-star fullbacks.

Joined: 09/28/2016

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MIGHTYMOJO91

April 14th, 2018 at 7:17 AM ^

This season will be pretty much a repeat of last season. Tougher schedule and with no offense to sustain drives the defense will be asked to do too much. Need a more balanced team! If offense was even somewhat on the level as Don Browns dudes one might have a little more optimism. Just don't see it though. Tough season again this year.

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Epic-Blue

April 14th, 2018 at 8:38 AM ^

This team has shown no ability to win on the road vs a decent team. This schedule is the toughest in years. I do hope I’m wrong. Harbaugh has yet to live up to the expectations laid down before him. Don Brown can’t do it all!

Joined: 10/06/2013

MGoPoints: 920

SkyPanther

April 14th, 2018 at 3:44 PM ^

Too many are saying Notre Dame will be a loss. I'm expectinng the defense to be very tough on Notre Dame, very hard for them to score. Michigan won't have to score a lot to win.

Joined: 03/17/2018

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