It’s Officially The “Game” week

Submitted by lebriarjr on November 18th, 2023 at 5:18 PM

Let’s discuss below the game. 
 

Fuck Ohio!!!

Wolverine91

November 18th, 2023 at 5:21 PM ^

Fuck Bruce Feldman. Where the fck is he getting information that Harbaugh could be suspended for bulk of 2024 season if he stays. Fuck him fuck everything and fuck the ncaa and fuck the big ten and fuck Ryan day

GLORY

November 18th, 2023 at 6:24 PM ^

Welp, he doesn't need a source when we set a precedent in cooperating with the NCAA unlike the likes of Kansas and TN.  At least Baker commended us for being such a great "collaborative partner."  In other words, they've never had a situation like this where a program is so cooperative in delivering everything they want that they can actually expedite this investigation and severely sanction us in a record time without any doubt.  Thank god for Michigan for allowing the NCAA to be relevant again.

Winchester Wolverine

November 18th, 2023 at 5:28 PM ^

I don't fear those soft as Charmin pussies and neither should any of you. Ryan Day is a bitch. I would give anything to make it to Ann Arbor for that game. Those of you who are, bring it guys. This is the most important game in the history of this rivalry. Protect the crown, boys, and send those cunts packing back to Columbus with Day applying for a new job on the way. 

Bet.

cGOBLUEm

November 18th, 2023 at 5:29 PM ^

I cannot remember ever going into this game confident that M will win. I am confident this year. I think the offense was sleepwalking today. That won't be the case next week

 

Go Blue!

WalterWhite_88

November 18th, 2023 at 5:32 PM ^

Any early thoughts on how Mich should defend Harrison Jr? I fear that Will Johnson guarding him solo would not go well for Michigan. Johnson is great but MHJ is a Supreme talent. I feel like the better way to treat him is double him on every play and have Will Johnson guard Egbuka instead. 

BlowGoo

November 18th, 2023 at 5:42 PM ^

Good question. 

Depends how much penetration the DL is getting.

I'd start with Will Johnson on Harrison. He's earned the right to give it a shot. 

 

But I'm guessing Minter is going to have some crazy zone schemes that he's been itching to bring out all season and make for some disastrous reads from the qb.

I also think Day is going to try to establish the run much more stubbornly and aggressively than we've seen him attempt to do in the past. LBs will get a workout. He'll go Harrison only after demonstrating ball control capability and not the other way around. 

harmon40

November 18th, 2023 at 5:34 PM ^

I still remember The Dark Times, when the question was always “Do we even have a chance to be competitive?”

Now it feels like if we play our game, we ought to win

sdogg1m

November 18th, 2023 at 5:41 PM ^

I really wish we had Harbaugh for the game :(

With that said I hope his players come out with all sorts of emotion to pull out the win for Coach Harbaugh.

rdonahue87

November 18th, 2023 at 7:17 PM ^

I simultaneously love and hate this game so much.

Ignoring football, these last 2 years have been great for me. I strongly believe that those two wins are 100% responsible for that. 

Monday Morning…

November 18th, 2023 at 7:17 PM ^

I'll go with what I've said to friends and family for a little while now: Michigan is the better team, they are playing at home, and these guys seem incredibly connected with each other. 

That "at home" is really key, IMO. After all the nonsense of the past two weeks, I think it will really help the team having the home crowd behind them. 

Based on what I've seen all season, we have more paths to victory than they do. Play smart against MHJ, set the edge against Henderson, and it becomes a limited offense. I also believe we can run the ball against them.

Would a loss shock me? No, they are a very good team, but I am confident Michigan will get this done. Go Blue!

rdonahue87

November 18th, 2023 at 7:23 PM ^

I like your optimism. I hate that I can't ever be optimistic. I think the last time I went into the game expecting to win was 1997. I was also 10 years old so I was the young, optimistic type. 

We've been favored (rarely) since then but even with the wins the last 2 years, those painful memories of far too long continue to haunt me.

lmgoblue1

November 18th, 2023 at 8:37 PM ^

Get your Warrior on. As a Navy veteran, I approve of this message. It's okay to say Warrior. We need all of you. Do not let OSU think it is ok. This year is different.

 

Go Blue.

Picktown GoBlue

November 18th, 2023 at 8:43 PM ^

Indiana 23-3 vs 52-7 M

Maryland 37-17 vs 31-24 lean OSU 

Purdue 41-7 vs 41-13 lean OSU

Penn State 20-12 vs 24-15 push

Wisconsin 24-10 vs nope

Rutger 35-16 vs 31-7 lean M

Staee 38-3 vs 49-0 M

Minnesota 37-3 vs 52-7 M

Nebraska nope vs 45-7 

Wisc and Nebr currently have same records overall and in conf and their game is 14-7 Nebr just before halftime. Advantage probably M by associative property.

Looking at mutual opponent scores and winning margins I’d put M over OSU. If looking at subtleties of the games M probably looks better. Recent games though seem to tip the other way. 
 

Obliterate OSU!

Mgopioneer

November 18th, 2023 at 9:25 PM ^

 Hoping for a week with no distractions, no Friday afternoon drama + no travel.  Just Concentrate on the game!  This will be the first home game since The chaos really started ( suspensions). I think Moore made some massive mistakes but better now so Harbaugh can make adjustments.  A 2 minute drive, late game drama , 4th down conversions tons of teachable moments. 

 I don't know how many weeks go into preparing for Maryland , I don't know how many weeks go into preparing for PSU. I do know they spend 52 weeks preparing for OSU!