Saturday Noon Game Thread
Not much out there on the slate that pops out - probably the most interesting game is Maryland at Indiana but it has a weird time slot at 1:30 PM. If Tenn is improved their game vs Georgia might be worth a whirl
Wyoming visits Spartans
South Florida vs Wiscy
Tulane v Rutgers
Tennessee v Georgia
Northwestern v PSU
Iowa v Purdue
Vandy v Kentucky
September 27th, 2014 at 12:55 PM ^
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September 27th, 2014 at 12:57 PM ^
Never? Don't be so dismissive of the possibility. Opinions and positions change over time as new/more information comes to light. Ridgid thinking is a curse.
September 27th, 2014 at 1:01 PM ^
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September 27th, 2014 at 1:09 PM ^
Perhaps you're right. But you strike me as someone who, even if the information should change your opinion, wouldn't out of stubborness and spite. Have you never had a strong conviction about something only to have that conviction be swayed over time? Your attitude befuddles me Bloomington, and it raises a lot of question in my mind about your age and experience level.
September 27th, 2014 at 1:13 PM ^
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September 27th, 2014 at 1:29 PM ^
Once again, Bloomington, your own words sabbotoge your own argument. You've seen the last 4 years? Hoke is 4 games into his 4th year, so you've seen 3 seasons and 4 game, not 4 years. Nit picky, I know but you've already assumed that data that you're going to see in the rest of this season.
Let's say, for the same of argument, that Michigan goes undefeated in the B10 -- obviously with wins over MSU and OSU on the road -- and makes it to the B10CGame. Would your opinion change? If you say, "no, it would not ..." then you're admitting to being dogmatic to a fault. I know what you're going to say -- "that's not going to happen..." -- so save yourself the key strokes.
Yours is the worst kind of conviction. You based things upon incomplete data, you make pessimistic assumptions that color your decision --- good lord I hope you don't have anything important to make decisions about in life if this is indicative of your process.
September 27th, 2014 at 1:35 PM ^
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September 27th, 2014 at 1:47 PM ^
But you said you've seen the "last 4 years" before the 4th year is complete. My hypothetical was to show you how dogmatic you're being, it wasn't the crux of my argument.
I've admitted that I'm wrong many times, and I am not claiming that I am right. All I claim is that the data is incomplete and that there are mitigating factors that are at play here that are beyond coaching incompetence.
I too am glad that I don't work for you, and that you don't work for me. I agree that you have to get off a sinking ship, but you have to 100% sure that the ship is, in fact, sinking before your man the lifeboats.
September 27th, 2014 at 1:53 PM ^
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September 27th, 2014 at 1:22 PM ^
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September 27th, 2014 at 1:34 PM ^
Funny, I can down vote from my iPhone just fine.
September 27th, 2014 at 1:36 PM ^
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September 27th, 2014 at 1:42 PM ^
I open Safari, I go to www.mgoblog.com, I open a thread, read a comment that I don't care for, and I touch the red arrow.
I am useful Bloomington. We live in a relative universe my friend, where all things have their opposite and opposing force. Without my diligent, unemotional, and flexible understanding of the situation, your rigid dogmatism would cease to exist -- and visa versa.
September 27th, 2014 at 1:46 PM ^
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September 27th, 2014 at 1:52 PM ^
I have the app, I just found it a bit annoying. Not sure that has to do with age, but if you say so slick.
Hey, I might be in NYC the week of the Rutgers game, and was thinking of staying over to catch the game -- wanna meet up?
September 27th, 2014 at 1:57 PM ^
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September 27th, 2014 at 2:05 PM ^
You're insufferable Bloomington!
All I'd ask is that you cheer your ass off for Michigan. I have no doubt we agree on our love for the Maize and Blue.
September 27th, 2014 at 2:14 PM ^
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September 27th, 2014 at 2:24 PM ^
Well, despite our philosophical differences, we're Maize and Blue brethren and I'll have your back the whole way should one of those DBags want a piece of you.
Although, I am not a young buck anymore (41) and might get my ass whipped as I've gave up brawling in 20's.
September 27th, 2014 at 12:51 PM ^
ESPN still has us and OSU in a playoff commercial? lol
September 27th, 2014 at 12:52 PM ^
S. Florida is stuffing Wiscy's running game. 3-3
September 27th, 2014 at 12:54 PM ^
Watching the Michigan State game ...
Michigan State just ran a run fake to the left side of the line, then Connor Cook turned around and threw a beautiful pass to catch his receiver in stride in the endzone.
Yeah, Wyoming, etc. Still, a thing of beauty. It was like Connor Cook didn't waste any time looking for his receiver -- he knew his receiver would be where he was supposed to be and put the ball exactly where it needed to be.
Not trying to pump up MSU ... but credit where credit due ... that was a pretty play.
September 27th, 2014 at 12:56 PM ^
I am not a fan of PSU but to dudes judging Franklin 4-5 games into his first season cmon. Takes a few years to impact a program with your fingerprints. Here we use excuses "transitions" "youth" "new coordinators" blah blah and you pile on Franklin - he has all the same excuses and sanctions to boot. People are still allowing Hoke excuses in year 4 but rip on Franklin on game 4?
I have no idea if Franklin is any good but we wont know what he wants/builds for PSU until circa 2016.
That said - I hope PSU loses every game the rest of the year.
September 27th, 2014 at 1:00 PM ^
I agree, and think Franklin will be good at PSU. I was commenting on the "hand wringers" who have come out of the woodwork -- some of whom were already handing the B10C to Franklin after a few games and whining that we missed out on him.
September 27th, 2014 at 12:56 PM ^
September 27th, 2014 at 1:00 PM ^
MSU's defense is certainly not 2013 level. First time I am seeinga nobody run on them in 3 years. Thought Nebraska had no chance because they are run oriented and MSU's run defense the past 3 years has been ridiculous. Buy Wyoming has gashed them a few times.
MSU's offense is pretty ridiculous though. Yes the opponent sucks but they are executing at will when Cook is in.
And MSU has special teams eh - blocks a FG. Sigh.
September 27th, 2014 at 12:59 PM ^
Man, this UTL III game is gonna be one for the ages..............
September 27th, 2014 at 1:00 PM ^
PSU's OL might be worse than ours last year.
September 27th, 2014 at 1:02 PM ^
Are they starting wild tuna on the OL?
September 27th, 2014 at 1:02 PM ^
Northwestern should never punt the ball in this game.
September 27th, 2014 at 1:01 PM ^
Still, I have very little doubt that Northwestern will blow this game in some typical Northwestern fashion.
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September 27th, 2014 at 1:05 PM ^
Sparty is impressive. Their players play with fire and intensity. They want to win no matter who the opponent is and should be able to run the table given their schedule... Although they won't get into the playoff due to their loss at Autzen.
September 27th, 2014 at 1:10 PM ^
I dread this, but I think they will get in if that's their only loss. I naive as they come, but I believe the committee will reward MSU for playing such a huge OOC game. Now, if the loss had been at home they might be on the outside looking in.
September 27th, 2014 at 1:16 PM ^
Please don't tempt the reality-free side of my brain to consider that.
September 27th, 2014 at 1:50 PM ^
That thing is not human.
September 27th, 2014 at 1:12 PM ^
God, you have no idea how much I'd love to see us beat the hell out of Penn State.
In every game, they play like sh*t against sh*t teams and then pull out a miracle at the end of the game.
Yet, I know when they play us for UTL III, they'll be up 14-0 in the first quarter.
September 27th, 2014 at 1:14 PM ^
I want to take up CropFit.
September 27th, 2014 at 1:26 PM ^
This is not a one man job!
September 27th, 2014 at 1:14 PM ^
"Sam Ficken has been sensational this year!"
*kick is blocked*
September 27th, 2014 at 1:14 PM ^
HALOL
PSU working hard to lose this game
September 27th, 2014 at 1:14 PM ^
NW blocks PSU field goal haha. 14-0 still.
September 27th, 2014 at 1:19 PM ^
Hell no to Todd Graham, that guy is a snake. The way he got to ASU was awful. I know you love watching them play, but I have to have some kind of morale standard. Not to the level of Hoke, but I can't just give up everything "Michigan." It doesn't have to be a Michigan Man or anything like that (I'd take Shaw, Sumlin, Strong, etc. - a great coach with no ties to Michigan, but with a clean background and values), but please give me someone who doesn't seem like a complete snake in the grass.
September 27th, 2014 at 1:29 PM ^
I find it interesting no one brings up allegations against Miles at OK State. He is not "clean" but since he is a Michigan Man no big deal. All Graham has done "bad" is leave jobs early. Saban left Toldeo after 1 year to go to the NFL.
http://www.cbssports.com/collegefootball/eye-on-college-football/235746…
September 27th, 2014 at 1:34 PM ^
...every time someone brings up Miles.
I don't like LSU or Les Miles. I didn't want him the first or second time we had an opening.
It's hard to argue, but I really don't even think he's a great coach. I think he's more of an entity at this point and his assistants built him up IMO. Now I think he just survives because it's LSU, it's the SEC and he's in the talent rich south.
Most people would disagree, and I see why, but I've never liked Miles for Michigan. I think his antics are fine for the SEC...but at Michigan and in the B1G, I'm not a fan. The negative recruiting, the press conferences, the stuff that people don't mind nowadays because the SEC runs everything and it's all about wins and losses.
But no, I don't want either of them.
I'll take either Harbaugh though and they've got some controversy around them.
September 27th, 2014 at 1:16 PM ^
If it's indeed true...
Honest question (I find that it's best to ask these types of questions in a thread versus creating a thread and inviting the sarcasm and trolls).
...what are your initial thoughts?
September 27th, 2014 at 1:18 PM ^
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September 27th, 2014 at 1:21 PM ^
Kind of why I asked...
Really I don't care who's the starter, but I don't want either guy to get more than 2-3 series to prove himself. If you've had 3 series and you're not getting it done, put the other guy in. That's what I want.
September 27th, 2014 at 1:35 PM ^
If this doesn't typify the mental state of Michigan fans, I don't know what does!
September 27th, 2014 at 1:19 PM ^
If Gardener really is injured with something like a nerve thing that won't heal over the course of a season, it's a no brainer. If not, it seems to me that playing Minny would be a great chance for him to get a bit of his Mojo back, but that could also apply to Morris.