Anybody got a way to measure the direct flight distance on this throw? From the 30 to the end line = 40 yds. Right hash to left sideline ~36 yds. I think this was 50+ yard frozen rope!
Instant Analysis: Mich 30 Ohio State 24
All the credit has to go to the upperclassmen & leaders on this team. Michigan overcame all the hurdles. Huge props to Karsen Barnhart & Trente Jones keeping the U-M offense on track
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Another top-level defender is back. Makari Paige battled this season, and made a handful of HUGE plays in the box & on the outside. He provides a key to unlocking the flexibility Jesse Minter loves.
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BOOM! Wherever you are, whoever you're with, CELEBRATE tonight. That is good as it gets! I hope these players, coaches, & staff get to absorb the full gravity of what they did before they start prep for the B1G 10 TITLE GAME!!!
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Great call by the announcers saying that Jim Harbaugh re-built his staff to win this game, of course
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Wait, this didn’t leak through national media as the allegations were drafted?! The NCAA allowed the investigation to complete and then the school could make a decision immediately?!
The NCAA owns a large portion of the dog & pony show
Wait, a head coach for a Big Ten football team got caught committing a Level II violation and actually took accountability for it?
He didn’t have to make it a dog and pony show? Now it will not get dragged on for years?
I, for one, am shocked. Didn’t know that was possible.
I love when you go back to the kid who made a mistake and let him make a play to right the ship! Great throw from JJ to keep Cornelius Johnson running full stride. 17-10 Michigan leads. Exactly the start both the defense and offense needed.
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2020 is a really bad season...that makes it even DUMBER to complain about an ugly win. Regardless of long term decisions coming for Michigan, this will be a valuable win for the young players who had to step up and learn how to win again.
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I feel like Jim Valvano running around looking for someone to hug. What a day. What a team. What a year.
Who knows what's coming next. But I am awfully proud today.
It's GREAT...to BE...a MICHIGAN WOLVERINE!!!
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Michigan 19 Ohio State 42...the dropped passes are the microcosm for this game from Michigan's side. The Buckeyes make the big plays, Michigan doesn't.
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I’m picking Michigan to win 21-20. This is not 2017 PSU, and it’s not 2017 Michigan either. I think it’s more similar to the 2015 match up in Happy Valley than the 2017 massacre.
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100% defer to 2nd half. Boom it out of the end zone and challenge Iowa to move it. Want to start fast, let’s see
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against the Iowa OTs first. Then build from there.
Exhibit A of Michigan’s portal strategy being highly effective. I was pleasantly surprised he stepped in as an equal, or maybe stronger blocker than M had in 2022. Could stick in the league for a long time as TE depth becomes more important
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The TE will emerge as the passing target that comes off the motion-split zone we keep seeing Corum & Haskins run. Erik All's time is coming
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Instant Analysis: Mich 52 Minnesota 10
Can feel the crescendo in this team, as Jim Harbaugh likes to say. Michigan has turned in their two best performances on the road over the last two weeks This team is just fun to watch
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Michigan 34 Washington 13 - Game 15 CFP Final Recap
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This is the greatest team in the land, and cannot be disputed. They are forever National Champions!
Thanks to everyone who takes the time to talk U-M w/ me, especially
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Immediate reaction, still feels like the defense gave this away in the 1st quarter. We knew it was a race to 20. We told the Offense they just had to maintain, not stage a 4Q comeback
ECU sent this in and somehow the NCAA overturned this call yesterday and
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will not be suspended for the next half.
WUT.
Defenseless ✅
Launched ✅
Offensive player helmet contact ✅
Defensive crown lowered and contact ✅
Mich 13 Alabama 10 @ HALF
While I’m not shocked this team bounced back, I am worried about the 8 points that mistakes cost U-M. Looks to me like Alabama is going to max protect and fire it deep as their main adjustment.
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Analysis: Mich 45 OSU 23
Rivalry flips in favor of the Maize & Blue. The Game '22 felt like inverse of '19. Better team won. 2nd best team is left wondering whether to just tweak a few things, or undergo a major overhaul
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I was an equipment manager with the ‘03 championship team. I used to break this guy out for every rivalry game, every season. I don’t wear it much any more, and I don’t get to talk about the old days nearly as often, but today is that kind of day!
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Harbaugh’s hand print was the difference in the 1,000th win for Michigan! Jay H. and the ST units scored a safety, set up a 2nd safety, & every trade of punts netted the Wolverines an extra 1.24 Expected Points. Had to battle for a huge win. Onward!
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FINAL: Michigan 39 Indiana 14 Little bit of a slow start for the defense on the road, as usual. But, they really clamped down after the 1st three drives. Another explosive passing game plan. Nico Collins finally had his career day
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Instant Analysis: Mich 41 Purdue 13
Just sloppy enough to give up a season high in points. On the field, I don’t think this team has much to worry about if they continue to stay healthy and execute at this level or better
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Don Brown, stand up and take a deep long bow! The Michigan defense played as solid of a game as we’ve seen since the 2018 midseason gauntlet. The offense and special teams need another “Get Right Week”. That is very frustrating. Onward!
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BOOM! Brad Robbins leaves his mark on the B1G Championship game. 64 yd punt downed harmlessly and Iowa takes over at their own 23.
Next move in the chess match between B. Ferentz & Mike MacDonald. Let's see how Mac attacks the Padilla package.
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I'm really glad they showed the replay of the protection on that last touchdown pass to Colson Loveland...go ahead and rewind and watch Kalel Mullings on the inside pickup...That's how it's done ladies and gentlemen. M 38-10, 3:17 Q3
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For the record, my prediction was 30-14 Michigan, pre-suspension. I’m gonna stand pat, but this doesn’t help the team the way people are saying. We’re in Northern MI for a wedding, but spritually linked arm-in-arm with all Wolverines. Bet!
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Don't take it for granted. Soak it all in. This team is special, and they are fun to watch. They will be better prepared for their semifinal game this year, I feel confident about that. Heart is full with pride for these Michigan Wolverines
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Perfect sequence for Michigan. COMPLEMENTARY FOOTBALL. Defense adjusted to the Padilla package. Special Teams blocks the punt. Freshman QB package makes an appearance. Nice throw and great catch down to the 1. Hassan Haskins over the top for the dagger.
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It was almost exactly as the U-M coaching staff would have scripted it. Even with Corum & Morris out, the Wolverines executed a game plan that ran circles around the OSU staff. Taking an extra day to soak it in with the kids, then ONWARD to Indy!
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Don’t know who needs to hear this, but…
“This championship game does not affect the CFP” is NOT equal to
“This championship game does not matter”
Championships matter. Winning football games matters to players, coaches, & fans.
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Bingo.
“Wolverines' offensive staff put in a safe game plan expecting its defense to pitch a gem. When that didn't happen, it was difficult to revert toward anything else as the game wore on.“
Michigan film study: Jim Harbaugh went conservative in game one and that’s not surprising if you use history as a guide.
Though some of the lingering issues were alarming.
Absolutely brutal. False start on 1st down CANNOT happen...the whole plan for that series instantly has to change. Then Doman mis-hits the punt. Already piling the pressure onto the defense. We knew the D has to lead today, but O & STs have to help make it easier.
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Same article, also on the nose
“Saturday reminded me of Jake Rudock's debut at Utah in 2015. Michigan went very safe with a new quarterback, lost 24-17. Rudock eventually meshed with his receivers and took off, which could happen with Patterson. ”
3 challenges coming in: 1) Keeping best stuff for road game at PSU 2) A little rusty coming off the bye 3) Distractions from outside the program. All in all, this was another dominating win in conference play. JJ’s 2nd worst game: 24-37 for 335 yards
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Mich 28 MSU 0 @ HALF
That was a bummer to end a beautiful 1st half. JJ McCarthy has over 200 yards passing and 3 touchdowns, and it felt like Michigan can do whatever they want until he red zone hiccups just before half time.
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Men’s Basketball is playing & the Wrestling team is down 1 to SDSU.
What is on my mind?
“CATCH THE PUNT IN THE AIR!”
Sure hope it’s been a great week of practice for the Teams guys & Jay Harbaugh.
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Mich 6 TCU 21 @ HALF
Not gonna sugar coat it: that might have been the worst U-M could have possibly played a half. TCU gets a lot of credit from me, especially the 2 scoring drives, and making big plays on defense…so far.
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Michigan gets a well-earned bye week now to rest and rehab all the dinged up players. The way this team is rolling, I still wish the tougher games were about to be played, but I expect Michigan to look sharp in two weeks back in Ann Arbor versus Purdue. Onward!
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Instant Analysis: Mich 52 Rutgers 17
Another impressive round of half time adjustments for Jim Harbaugh’s staff. RU lead at half felt a little fluky, and the Wolverines absolutely dominated the 3rd quarter to seize control.
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Wish they would have gone QB sneak on that tempo 3rd down. Big 4th down conversion attempt here at the OSU 43. Don't overthink it! Wedge block and QB Sneak. Let Haskins push Cade from behind too. Pick it up...then go tempo down the field!
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Blake! MFing!! Corum!!!
And the Defense closes it out. That was a fitting ending. Gonna take me a few minutes to get everything processed.
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From here out, one team will step up in the big moments more than the other. On defense, Mike Sainristil has been that guy. On offense, I expected it o be JJ McCarthy, but it still feels like Corum has another big mark to leave on this game. M 13-10, 15:00 Q4
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Winningest player for the winningest program in football history! Mike Barrett’s perseverance in Ann Arbor is on the same level as Brady’s. He’s the epitome of Michigan Man
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Mich 42 HAW 0 @ HALF
JJ McCarthy has been absolutely masterful. A perfect microcosm when Cade came on in Q2 and the offense stalled, no fault of McNamara’s. Defense is dominant, but remember this Hawai’i team is brutally bad
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Instant Analysis: Michigan 30 Fresno St. 10
No U-M's best performance. Spotty on both sides of the ball. BUT, that’s what happens when your program turns the page like U-M did. Priority has to be to fix a few OL issues.
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A QB playing hard and with physicality is certainly impressive. I will pass on dropping your right shoulder into tacklers, and landing on your right shoulder on a dive, JJ. Great play. Please stop that 🤣. TD Stands M 24-3
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IMMEDIATE REACTION: Michigan’s predictable slow start gave way to their equally predictable physical dominance. I don’t know that the Wolverines have answered all the questions fans have been haunted by, but we’ll certainly find out next week vs. Wisconsin. Onward!
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Notable (maybe only to me) that the deep ball to Nico Collins was thrown in much better rhythm than some in Shea's past. Not a coincidence that this one hit Nico in stride, rather than forcing him to come back to the ball.
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Perfect for Sainristil to get the sealing play for the defense. Same logic. He has been THAT DUDE all season. Best defense Michigan has ever had. Best team Michigan has ever had. Goosebumps
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Time to lean on your best players. It's not a coincidence that drive looked a lot like the last regulation drive of the Rose Bowl. Corum, McCarthy, and Wilson do it again. In years past, sputtering offense would have terrified me. This team is different. Special.
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We’ve all been cranked up for the entire day. The players and coaches have that same dynamic, times 1,000. It’s important to come out with high energy, but beware the draining effect that adrenaline can have on kids if they peak too early, emotionally.
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My quick reaction to the news is that the
pros far outweigh the cons. 💪🏼〽️
Wise for Moore to add experience, hopefully with a plan for Clink to take over in the future.
True test for the hire will be maintaining the defensive roster through spring portal.
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Mich 35 Minn 17 @ HALF
I would have signed up for that performance at any point this offseason. Plenty of hiccups to fix, but I’ll make more of that please!
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