Maryland Snowflakes - The Offense
November 18th, 2023 at 3:48 PM ^
A win is a fricken win under these circumstances. Gonna need way better out of JJ but I'll fricken take it!
November 18th, 2023 at 3:50 PM ^
Beat OSU
November 18th, 2023 at 5:03 PM ^
Beat Ohio
November 18th, 2023 at 5:18 PM ^
JJ was way less than optimal today. Bad INT at end of half, threw behind CJ by 3 to 4 feet on an easy walk in TD with a better pass and he just seemed out of sorts before the ball was hiked causing us to be disjointed and call TO's.
I hope he's 100% healthy or close to it next week.
That was awful play calling by Moore today, too damned predictable, throw some short passes to free up the run more.
But a win is a win, especially under the BS circumstances the team has had to deal with.
November 18th, 2023 at 5:35 PM ^
Moore looked out of his element today. I guess with QB runs turned off it's a lot harder, but dang, a few more screens or short passes would've worked wonders in the 2nd half.
November 18th, 2023 at 9:33 PM ^
Agree. We all need to relax. We got this shit next week.
Go Blue!
November 18th, 2023 at 3:49 PM ^
LT is a big big big issue now.
November 18th, 2023 at 3:53 PM ^
And last week it was a RT issue. It’s a Barnhart issue. Don’t care if he’s seen as a veteran leader type, he’s unplayable right now.
November 18th, 2023 at 3:58 PM ^
Yep
Play him and give up your pass game basically and makes us one dimensional. What’s the solution though?
November 18th, 2023 at 4:05 PM ^
Got to put a back or H-back to at least help with a chip - he is incapable of handling pass rushers one-on-one
November 18th, 2023 at 6:45 PM ^
I don't understand whey they never give the tackles help or a TE chip before going out as a safety valve route. I know the TEs are pass catching weapons, but it's more important to keep the QB upright as the first step.
November 18th, 2023 at 4:31 PM ^
As is Pac 12 defense. Wow. Oregon is in for a rude awakening next year.
November 18th, 2023 at 3:59 PM ^
Hopefully Henderson's OK to return next week, and they just keep Trente at RT.
November 18th, 2023 at 4:50 PM ^
Sherrone expects him back next week.
November 18th, 2023 at 5:21 PM ^
Barnhart got absolutely turnstiled on multiple 3 man rushes. Its real bad if hes the LT next week.
November 18th, 2023 at 5:25 PM ^
Or RT. I don't understand why Brian said Karsen's lack of athleticism isn't an issue in PSU UFR because it was just one game. That wasn't true. This is the third game in a row he's had problems with athletic edges. He had some of the same issues last year. This is not a one-off problem, this is a trend.
November 18th, 2023 at 3:49 PM ^
7 days to get the passing game to shine bright.
November 18th, 2023 at 3:49 PM ^
The offense today won't win next weekend or a national championship. If you can't get 1 yard against Maryland you won't against anyone elite
November 18th, 2023 at 4:02 PM ^
The offense today won't score next weekend. Just a brutal performance.
November 18th, 2023 at 4:49 PM ^
The playcalling telegraphed that Moore doesn’t have confidence, and JJ could have easily thrown 3 picks. He was flat awful.
November 18th, 2023 at 5:32 PM ^
That's a massive overreaction. Were they sub-par? Yes. Especially considering what we are used to. Were they as bad as you make it sound? Absolutely not. Relax.
November 18th, 2023 at 4:13 PM ^
How do you expect your QB to all of a sudden be in rhythm next weekend when you have hamstrung him the last two weeks. I don’t understand the play calling the last two weeks at all.
November 18th, 2023 at 4:16 PM ^
I appreciate Moore’s leadership, but I just don’t think our offense flows as smoothly when he’s the head coach. From both today, PSU, and the early season game it’s always felt disjointed.
November 18th, 2023 at 4:16 PM ^
Last week's play calling was a reaction to the defensive ends smoking our tackles. They couldn't even do a three step drop without getting JJ lit up.
This week... well, we definitely had a mismatch in a strong running offensive line against weak defensive ends. Seemed like running was the safest bet again. Also, JJ was just off target all game and making some questionable decisions.
Also, star receiver gets hit on the first play from scrimmage and knocked out with a concussion. That will really hamper your passing game.
November 18th, 2023 at 4:27 PM ^
"Uh, JJ?... JJ?"
Really poor performance from him today, I can't understand it coming from a guy so good. It didn't help that part of our o-line, again, couldn't help him in the pass game though.
November 18th, 2023 at 5:59 PM ^
I heard he has a mild ankle injury that limited his mobility (and the play book a bit)
but Moore seemed unwilling to try (waves hands around) ANYTHING to open things up.
November 18th, 2023 at 6:47 PM ^
He was visibly limping. Would definitely explain his lack of keeps as there were multiple times he handed off when a keeper goes for an easy 8 yards or so before getting out of bounds.
November 18th, 2023 at 4:28 PM ^
The coaches and players thought the game was done when the score was 23-3. Credit to Maryland for fighting back. If Michigan didn’t fall asleep with the 20 point lead, this could have been a blowout. The offense didn’t wake back up after this and we’re lucky that Mike S. played the whole game. I think we’ll look better next week and hopefully Henderson is back.
November 18th, 2023 at 6:18 PM ^
We have multiple All american TE types no? Can we pass to them without Roman? Apparently no. I was told they are the same level as Georgia's tight ends?
We have a senior other WR. Can we pass to him?
We have an electric freshman. We used him a few times to great effect - why stop?
Stop with the excuses
If one WR who is gone next year ends our offense then we are deep shit next year. Play calling was conservative and JJ is hearing footsteps probably watching Barnhart on film vs an actual functional DE vs guys who will be used car salesmen from Michigan State or Indiana in 2 years.
Maryland DEs wont be sniffing the NFL. OSU, Georgia, Bama types will. The OL is not going to get us to the promised land unfortunately. Listened to the game on radio and Jansen was besides himself in a "kind" way discussing the OL.
November 18th, 2023 at 6:38 PM ^
Listened to the game on radio
If you watched it on TV you'd have seen that they were running a very basic playbook. JJ wasn't running with the ball, which is a key part of our offense
For example, we did try to pass to our other senior WR -- he was wide open for a TD and JJ missed him
November 18th, 2023 at 7:41 PM ^
It wasn't a great looking game, but JJ was not hitting his guys. You can't bench him. Leaning on the running game is the only real option if he can't get the ball to the receivers/TEs.
November 19th, 2023 at 12:15 AM ^
This isn’t fair to Loveland, who was awesome today. Semaj Morgan looked quite good too.
November 18th, 2023 at 6:23 PM ^
It wasn’t a mismatch. Corum and Edwards averaged just over three yards a carry.
November 18th, 2023 at 7:40 PM ^
During the period in the first half when Michigan was scoring points, the line was dominant. That was particularly the case on the first touchdown drive. But Maryland appeared to adjust and improve, particularly when Michigan no longer seemed to have a downfield threat, and they could just crowd the box.
November 18th, 2023 at 5:17 PM ^
The playcalling against PSU was understandable...Their pressure couldn't be stopped. Maryland was different and I thought the playcalling was brutal. I dont care if JJ is in rhythm or not, Cornelius Johnson was so wide open there was no excuse for how poorly thrown that pass was. Moore has coached 3 games now this season, and despite the wins JJ has looked bad in all 3. Maryland really could've picked him off a couple different times. Michigan's gonna have to make plays in the passing game, I would really be shocked if we were able to run all over OSU. I think not having Harbaugh on the sidelines definitely effects JJ.
November 18th, 2023 at 4:14 PM ^
Just win next week. OSU seems a bit paper tigerish as are we.
Be real - Bama or Georgie will eat our lines up aside the defensive tackles. I am even worried about our 2 guards but offensive line is a team game so if 1 guy fucks up it hurts all other guys so that's where we are at.
Even Oregon I have watched 6 games and their lines are better. Thats worrying.
This is not a NC type of team but let's at least get to the playoffs.
November 18th, 2023 at 4:29 PM ^
Agree. Our o-line is not the strength it was the last two years, and I don't think we can win the NC. But I'm not mad about it either. Three years ago if you told me we'd go to the 4 team playoff three years in a row and didn't win it, I'd have taken it in a second.
November 18th, 2023 at 4:40 PM ^
Really? We had a great line last year. How did that go? Nothing is given in Football. Don't underestimate this team based on what they do to get a win.
November 18th, 2023 at 4:41 PM ^
Fair.
As for last year, I honestly think we didn't think TCU belonged there, thought we'd win handily, and underestimated them.
November 18th, 2023 at 4:58 PM ^
OSU may be peaking though with Henderson and Egbuka healthy. I’m really apprehensive about this coming week.
November 18th, 2023 at 5:22 PM ^
OSUs defense is better I believe this year. However, their offense isn't quite as good with McCord. Traveyon Henderson could be the X factor. I felt better about this game a few weeks ago, I just don't know if Michigan can make enough plays in the passing game. The QB advantage goes to Michigan, but JJ doesn't have a Marvin Harrison to throw to. I don't see OSU defending us like they did last year. Idk I just think with no Harbaugh on the sidelines, JJ isn't at his best and he'll need to be to win
November 18th, 2023 at 4:41 PM ^
On the plus side, the offense has put nothing on tape for OSU the past 2 weeks
November 18th, 2023 at 5:09 PM ^
I’m of the belief now that the whole “Michigan is saving things” is all bs. We heard that for weeks with the B10 and NCAA investigation. “Ohh Michigan has the dirt, they’re going to drop it, and then we’ll show em.” Only to have nada.
Special game plan is going to be the same. Nothing new or special. Either the base stuff works or it doesn’t.
November 18th, 2023 at 6:40 PM ^
lmao, what? you're insane if you actually think we go into the OSU game and simply run our base offense. have you watched our approach every year under Harbaugh? he doesn't have to be coaching to set the game plan
November 18th, 2023 at 5:23 PM ^
I’ll bet you said the same thing after the Illinois game last year.
November 18th, 2023 at 5:27 PM ^
I think a lot of us did when we figured Blake wouldn’t be able to play. This is a spot for hot takes and I’m probably being pessimistic but it doesn’t feel like the team is firing on all cylinders offensively.
Thank the maker for Mikey S and Kenny G (plus the rest of the defense).
November 18th, 2023 at 9:10 PM ^
May win next week, just because it’s,,,,the game.
Georgia would dry socket us and so would Oregon and just about everyone else who would make it. Minus Texas.
November 18th, 2023 at 3:49 PM ^
Win your clunkers
November 18th, 2023 at 3:49 PM ^
Why don't we ever push tush?
November 18th, 2023 at 3:51 PM ^
We value JJ's life. I guarantee you it's in play from here on out