Looking forward to an inspiring victory!
I know the spirits of the Michigan Football family are down right now. I know many in the family, and many more outside of it, want to see Coach Harbaugh removed from the job.
I'm not of that view. Yes, the loss to Sparty was shocking, embarrassing, and demoralizing. But, with 2020 being the year that it is, and with the team being so young, I'm willing to let this season, and 2021, play out before deciding on replacing Coach Harbaugh.
So, let's relax, and try to find some enjoyment during a time in the world that's overwrought difficulty. Let's have an inspiring win in Indiana, and get our minds off of pandemics, death, illness, and political unrest for a few hours.
GO BLUE!
November 7th, 2020 at 9:15 AM ^
Going to see different looks today, and multiple freshman. Also happy feet, no touch JM might lead to some CM.. Mixing in zone, allows DH to be more of a playmaker. We will need to out score IU today to have a chance.
Cheers
November 7th, 2020 at 9:50 AM ^
Ummm... if I’m reading this correctly, you’re suggesting they might bench Milton?! Holy shit.
November 7th, 2020 at 9:57 AM ^
Highly doubt it, but he got wayyy more reps this week than previously, so did JV at LB and AS in the nickel. One more thing to drop, found out this morning one of our GA's has a mgoblog account. Not going to say any names but went to Rice, good friends with John E. James, and ryhmes with ferry.
Cheers
November 7th, 2020 at 10:18 AM ^
So you can spell out John E. James, but I'm supposed to see "JV" and instantly remember a Viper/Safety shaped baseball player? NNTJV
November 7th, 2020 at 10:26 AM ^
It’s somewhat criminal to start a guy that needs to be replaced, and alienate a superior athlete with big time football credentials who transfers without having to because no penalty this year, and then play a freshman backup because that’s the only thing left. Should. Never. Happen.
And it’s rare that the people that win the job in preseason and practice are worse than the guys who couldn’t win the job and start. So I hope your info on defensive replacements is incorrect
November 7th, 2020 at 10:07 AM ^
Outscoring your opponent is a surefire way to win a game.
November 7th, 2020 at 6:22 AM ^
Oh Jeebus, rah rah rah.
This is a stupid thread. Take a lap Mr. Dweeb.
November 7th, 2020 at 7:05 AM ^
Prepare to not be inspired
November 7th, 2020 at 7:15 AM ^
Looks like we have a Saturday morning drinking thread.
November 7th, 2020 at 7:22 AM ^
Pumpkin brulee coffee from the local grocery store (Heinens). Glorious day to be outside and have the game on the radio for background noise.
November 7th, 2020 at 7:21 AM ^
Ok i'll try....GoBlue
November 7th, 2020 at 7:38 AM ^
Shoot. I thought this was a political thread.
November 7th, 2020 at 7:54 AM ^
Holy crap! We are in year 6 of Jim Harbaugh and we have to look to beating Indiana to be “inspired”. We have become a joke.
November 7th, 2020 at 8:55 AM ^
Become a joke? OK, think about RR, and Hoke, and you say we've become a joke. The jokes on you. People have been laughing at us since they started that coaching search when Carr retired. The laughter died down a little, but the jokes keep coming. Every time we lose, it's in dramatic fashion. Blowouts in bowl games. Blowouts in rivalry games. Blowouts in away games. Close wins against crappy opponents. I can't think of a season I haven't been disappointed at one, two, or 3 times.
November 7th, 2020 at 9:01 AM ^
The name "Michigan football" is a meme and, unfortunately, deservedly so.
November 7th, 2020 at 9:37 AM ^
My apologies....let me amend my statement from “we have become a joke” to “we are a joke”. That better?
November 7th, 2020 at 11:03 AM ^
I approve this message.
November 7th, 2020 at 8:57 AM ^
If bearing Indians will secure his job were should’ve fired him a LONG time ago!
November 7th, 2020 at 8:07 AM ^
I think you don’t understand the situation.
There is only one power 5 coach with less than two years remaining on his contract and it’s JH.
This means we can’t just let this year and next year play out.
Michigan has to either extend him or replace him this winter. You can’t have a lame duck coach or you can’t recruit.
November 7th, 2020 at 8:48 AM ^
Replace. Seen enough. He consistently has his team playing flat and uninspired. Get Hokebaugh out.
November 7th, 2020 at 11:25 AM ^
Unfortunately I think you’re right. I like JH a lot but so many years later we’re not playing anywhere close to what we should expect. Not on offense and not on defense. We were best on both against top teams when Fisch was on O and (shudder) Mattison was on D.
November 7th, 2020 at 8:56 AM ^
He's not lame duck, he just has to tell Warde how much and how long. Covid finances are just delaying things.
November 7th, 2020 at 8:10 AM ^
I am looking for the political subtext...but I don’t see it. Is this really about football? Weird.
November 7th, 2020 at 8:12 AM ^
Username is me about today’s game.
November 7th, 2020 at 8:20 AM ^
Looking forward to watching that inspiring victory on replay! Weather is too nice to roll the dice on sitting inside and possibly watching a repeat of last week’s debacle.
November 7th, 2020 at 8:25 AM ^
lol enjoy the game, I will be golfing. This will be the first time in a few decades I haven't watched live... I just don't have it in me to care anymore.
November 7th, 2020 at 8:32 AM ^
Accidently burnt my toast this morning, looks like Vincent Gray and Jalen Perry.
November 7th, 2020 at 10:23 AM ^
+1... you win
November 7th, 2020 at 8:36 AM ^
Love the optimism OP but unless we figured out this week how to make our corners faster OR Indiana copies our gameplan from last week and decides to run plays into the strength of our defense (whatever that might be) and not throw deep, we are in for a long, and unenjoyable, day.
November 7th, 2020 at 8:56 AM ^
Indiana ranked #13 Michigan ranked #23 road game...based on Harbaugh's 6-year track record of away games and the characteristics of how he *cough* prepares his teams *cough* I'm a subscriber to your post.
Predictions: Lots of Michigan penalties, missed catches, IU air raid and spotting IU 7-14 in the first quarter, clock mismangement and our QB looking raw instead of one that has been "developed" for years. Our punter should get a lot of practice though so there's that.
November 7th, 2020 at 8:45 AM ^
I really don’t even care anymore. I’m so indifferent about the Michigan program. They’ve broken me and I won’t watch or give them any of my money anymore
November 7th, 2020 at 10:25 AM ^
But you’re still investing time on a blog about michigan football?
November 7th, 2020 at 10:34 AM ^
Yes bc I like communicating with you guys. I don’t think I’m watching a game rn nor giving them any of my money so my point still stands...
November 7th, 2020 at 8:51 AM ^
Still holding out hope the game is cancelled. ?
November 7th, 2020 at 8:57 AM ^
I'll take an uninspired contest in which we end up having more points on the scoreboard.
I've said that a lot this week.
November 7th, 2020 at 8:58 AM ^
I don't mind losing. I just want to see them play with abandon, not with the terror stick up their butt. It just feels like so long since I've seen Michigan rock out, just joyously f*cking PLAYING!
November 7th, 2020 at 9:02 AM ^
Terror stick up their butt is a good analogy ... I definitely get a sense our guys play to not make mistakes instead of play to make plays.
November 7th, 2020 at 9:35 AM ^
I'm pretty sure that's what happens every time the offense seizes up and forces runs into the line, ala Bo. Need to slow down the other team? Run into the line. Need to protect a lead? Run into the line. Think you're better than the other guys? Run into the line. Worried about what might happen? Run into the line. Want to let the defense win? Run into the line.
It's systemic - Michigan runs into the line whenever something looks different. Been that way since Bo slogged up clouds of dust. It's what Moeller did. It's what Carr did. It's what Hoke did. It's what Harbaugh does. It's what 'Michigan Men' do.
I don't think its a big stretch to say that, should be some degree of fate Gattis become HC, he would be excoriated for his first loss with a wide open game plan. 'Michigan men' would complain about it. At this point, it's in the DNA.
November 7th, 2020 at 9:35 AM ^
Harbaugh still coaches like he is in the NFL. Yes NFL players make mistakes but not as many and are less prone to mental errors. I feel like the QBs under Harbaugh always play scared because they don’t want to make a mistake. This just doesn’t work in college. Yes you obviously want to limit mistakes but Harbaugh needs give these guys chances to make plays. This won’t happen if they are always playing scared. Unfortunately I don’t see Harbaugh being able to change.
November 7th, 2020 at 9:56 AM ^
I'm looking forward to the fact that either Florida or Georgia fans will feel like we do in a few hours. It's the only thing keeping me going.
November 7th, 2020 at 10:03 AM ^
Nah I'm good. First time since OSU 2017 I haven't planned on watching a UM game. Have fun watching Hoke 2.0 (with somehow less talent than even Hoke), not wasting my time on this clown show of a program.
November 7th, 2020 at 10:15 AM ^
10am start here in the Rockies. Love the early start. Gonna get caffeinated and split n’ stack two cords of firewood around watching the game. Winter Storm warning for tonight/tomorrow!
November 7th, 2020 at 10:15 AM ^
Can’t wait to see more MANBAWWWWL runs right up the gut for 0-2 yard gains to prove how tough we are.
November 7th, 2020 at 10:19 AM ^
Harbaugh's son is the best possible RB coach we can get everyone says so...no need to look at anyone with NFL experience or who've played the position
November 7th, 2020 at 10:32 AM ^
Don’t forget special teams, that onside kick was epic!
November 7th, 2020 at 10:19 AM ^
At this point I would be surprised if Michigan wins. Will Don Brown adjust, and even if he does, can our DB’s play zone well enough after 5 days of practice? I can still see Metellus in the end zone against OSU all by himself to the left of the goal posts as a Buckeye WR catches a TD with no M player within 10 yards of him.
November 7th, 2020 at 10:22 AM ^
Pretty sure even high school coaches have Brown's gizmo defense figured out
November 7th, 2020 at 10:22 AM ^
Let his contract expire in accordance with its terms, run a national search for a younger, hungrier head coach that connects with kids, and is both adaptable and understands how to leverage others’ knowledge and experience. See: Howard, Juwan
November 7th, 2020 at 10:22 AM ^
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