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Probably a "duh" statement…

Probably a "duh" statement....but Michigan's chance against OSU begins and ends with their offensive line being dominant.  If they control the line of scrimmage like last year, I do like their chances.  These long possessions will make it difficult for the OSU offense to get into a rhythm. I do think JJ will have to break a few runs too.   

The passing game is…

The passing game is frustrating however as a skeptical, often negative Wolverine fan...I'll take this identity over a team that can throw the ball around but struggles to win time of possession and seems soft on both sides of the ball.  JJ will have to hit a few big plays against OSU but Michigan's chance to be competitive year after year against them is with a run-heavy, defense-first team.  

Receivers don't get open. …

Receivers don't get open.  Not even when covered 1 on 1.  This will be an issue vs OSU.  

Yeah I'm coming to the…

Yeah I'm coming to the conclusion my frustration throughout this season was misplaced.  These WRs don't get open.  

Coaching staff has been…

Coaching staff has been awful this half. One of the worst halves they've had in a couple years. 

Rutgers coaching staff has…

Rutgers coaching staff has out-coached Michigan in all 3 phases of the game. Far more creative offensively.  

Playing for a field goal…

Playing for a field goal when you're up 4 against a team should be blowing out because they've hit early and put Michigan on their heels.....is something we've seen a lot in Harbaugh's career. Did it against Iowa in Harbaughs second year when they were contenders for the Championship game. They keep.these teams confident by turtling with play calling. 

What awful play calling!

What awful play calling!

Not getting this would've…

Not getting this would've been best. It mightve been the straw that broke the back of this red zone play calling. 

This play calling is…

This play calling is embarrasing. 

Michigan's offensive…

Michigan's offensive playcalling has been bad all season...and we've been saying we hoped they would figure it out by OSU. It's looking less and less likely. Still awful in the Red Zone and on 3rd down. 

Haven't seen this few a…

Haven't seen this few a punts by one team....since watching the Lions.

Almost 400 yards rushing…

Almost 400 yards rushing against a good run defense. 

Blocking, patience, vision,…

Blocking, patience, vision, depth and talent. Their run game is awesome this year. 

Wow! This running game!!!…

Wow! This running game!!! Fucking incredible today! As an old school Michigan fan, have loved this. 

Also Michigan's defense has…

Also Michigan's defense has been very good when Indiana slowed the game down. When they were trying to snap quickly, Michigan struggled with being in the right spots. They have to clean that up.

Play action changes the…

Play action changes the offense with a QB that can extend plays and throw deep. I hope that's the start of things. 

So play action on 1st is…

So play action on 1st is allowable and an option? Wow!

Finally a play action. There…

Finally a play action. There was a deep option that JJ missed. 

Do these OCs not have play…

Do these OCs not have play action in their play book?

When a team is playing the…

When a team is playing the run heavily, why no play action?

When Michigan gets punched…

When Michigan gets punched in the mouth early, they play down to the level of their competition. Go into a shell. Play not to lose. Last year with Harbaugh on the hot seat, it was the exception. They're back to playing not to lose. 

Some of the worst coaching…

Some of the worst coaching we've seen from Michigan in awhile. 

Michigan struggles with…

Michigan struggles with offenses that get to the line quickly. When teams slow down at the goal line, it favors Michigan. 

The OC situation is…

The OC situation is embarrasing at this point. I don't see how this team competes with any top team without a major change with the OCs. Absolutely embarrassing!

Linebackers and safeties…

Linebackers and safeties seem to be an issue.  

Still a lot of concerns with…

Still a lot of concerns with this team moving forward.  They've had a lot of issues with two unranked teams.  

Was impressed with how they…

Was impressed with how they drew up those pressures.  That gives me hope.  

Still extremely worried about the offensive play calling.  They need to figure something out soon.  

That was impressive

That was impressive

As a 46 year old lifetime…

As a 46 year old lifetime Michigan fan, this game may go into the top 5 most favorably reffed games I've seen.  Wish they'd save these calls for OSU.  

Physical teams will continue…

Physical teams will continue to give Michigan problems.  They're fast defensively but they get pushed around.  This team lacks the identity of last year's Michigan team who were really tough on both sides of the ball.  

Regardless of what happens…

Regardless of what happens in regards to the final score, this isn't a top 5 team.  Receivers just don't get open unless JJ extends the play.  Defense can be pushed around aside from DT.  

What worries me is are the…

What worries me is are the implications beyond this game. No Pass rush. Receivers do not get open. The second is a result of the play book...I think. There is some talent at receiver and they're rarely open. Vanilla routes. Don't use play action despite a strong running game. This play calling is still bad overall. 

No play action in this play…

No play action in this play book? It feels like we know when they're going to pass or run pre snap every time. 

One of Michigan's worst…

One of Michigan's worst coached games of the Harbaugh Era. 

It's going to be a win but a…

It's going to be a win but a bad one. Outside of Corum, this team was bad on both sides. Coaching was really bad. 

Should've called a time out…

Should've called a time out. They weren't set defensively. Celebrated too much on previous play. Just a sloppy, ugly game.

Corum has saved their asses…

Corum has saved their asses today! All of them!

That was super predictable…

That was super predictable. As soon as they were in field goal range, I bet most here knew it was going to be 2 runs up the middle to start. The defense is rarely off balance. Where a play action on 1st down?

This is some of the worst…

This is some of the worst play-calling we've seen in the Harbaugh Era. Still awaiting a play action on an expected running down. 

This game reminds me of so…

This game reminds me of so many bad losses of the Harbaugh Era. They play a lesser opponent. Have some really bad offensive mistakes. They go into a shell and coach down to the level of their opponent. Coach conservative. Coach defensive. Started with that Iowa loss in Harbaugh's 2nd year and this, like so many games since feels the same. 

Where's the play action?

Where's the play action?

Not impressed with this…

Not impressed with this playcalling. 

Trick plays? What is…

Trick plays? What is Michigan doing?

I think the issue is not…

I think the issue is not just about this game. It's what this may mean in future games. It's not like Maryland is outsmarting Michigan. They're playing very basic offensive football and out-powering Michigan. 

This front 7 looks really…

This front 7 looks really soft. Getting blown off the ball. LBs are trying to arm tackle and getting run through. No matter the final score, better Big 10 teams have to be salivating. Defense will struggle this year.

Michigan just looks flat and…

Michigan just looks flat and sleepy right now. 

No. Henson looked to have…

No. Henson looked to have similar potential to JJ however Brady always looked like a top QB to me. I thought he outplayed Henson the year they split time. 

If not for a drop, JJ would…

If not for a drop, JJ would have completed his first 16 passes of the season with a good chunk of those down field. Even against bad teams, that's incredibly impressive. 

I believe teams crowd the…

I believe teams crowd the box against Cade and crowd his receievers because he's not a deep threat.