Braxton Miller

[MAIZEandBLUE09]

I read it. Here's the Cliff's Notes.

MAIZEandBLUE09: Blah, blah, backpedal, blah, backpedal, backpedal, blah blah.

OSU translation -- I didn't read. Rather than say that, I'll post some gibberish.

 

[theboardref]

I knew Miller was a beast before yesterday, but I didn't think he had just as good of a chance of being in the Heisman race as a wide receiver/running back/wildcat qb than just being the qb.

 

[MAIZEandBLUE09]

"Hoke was a great recruiter, bad coach"

Did I get that right?

I still think that's true. Despite a similar score to last year, that team performed at a higher level than Hoke's team did last year after 4 seasons. And there were some pretty good individual performances last week from kids who were highly rated out of HS -- more importantly -- the defense performed at an elite level. Most of Hoke's recruiting rankings were due to his defensive recruiting, and it showed. Other than a couple key recruits, Hoke really failed to recruit the offensive skill positions well.

But I do agree, it's a little surprising that our two five stars, Green and Morris, look to both be busts. On the other hand, Peppers looks to be everything he was supposed to be.

 

[ericd7633]

Michael Thomas is a flat out stud and he proved that he is the best WR in the country. He had his way against Fuller, which is something that does not happen. The offense is sick. The defense is only going to get a lot better with Bosa back. Washington was absolutly killing that OL last night.

Will Fuller says hello.

 

[ericd7633]

Nope. The only embarrassing thing about that original thread was the Michigan predictions made by OSU fans. My prediction was clearly satire -- but I assumed OSU fans knew what that was. My bad.

So far they are 1 for 1.

 

[craigk217]

OSU translation -- I didn't read. Rather than say that, I'll post some gibberish.

Well if the shoe fits ...

 

[MAIZEandBLUE09]

So far they are 1 for 1.

They also said we'd lose to BYU and Oregon State. I suspect they'll be 1-1 after Saturday.

 

[Beggs]

They also said we'd lose to BYU and Oregon State. I suspect they'll be 1-1 after Saturday.

Unlike Mich's record

 

[craigk217]

-- more importantly -- the defense performed at an elite level.

Good Godamighty.

... whatever wants M&B to parrot.

 

[ericd7633]

I still think that's true. Despite a similar score to last year, that team performed at a higher level than Hoke's team did last year after 4 seasons. And there were some pretty good individual performances last week from kids who were highly rated out of HS -- more importantly -- the defense performed at an elite level. Most of Hoke's recruiting rankings were due to his defensive recruiting, and it showed. Other than a couple key recruits, Hoke really failed to recruit the offensive skill positions well.

But I do agree, it's a little surprising that our two five stars, Green and Morris, look to both be busts. On the other hand, Peppers looks to be everything he was supposed to be.

One is a third string RB, the other is a back up QB to an awful QB. They are already busts. Just like a TON of Hoke's recruits. Are you forgetting about Kalis, Pipkins, and practically any other O-line recruit during his tenure.

 

[MAIZEandBLUE09]

One is a third string RB, the other is a back up QB to an awful QB. They are already busts. Just like a TON of Hoke's recruits. Are you forgetting about Kalis, Pipkins, and practically any other O-line recruit during his tenure.

Pipkins isn't quite fair -- he had like 3 or 4 injuries in his time here. Kalis is starting on the OL and one of the better lineman.

 

[MAIZEandBLUE09]

Unlike Mich's record

which will be 1-1 after next week....unless you think we're losing to Oregon State?

 

[The Derski]

"Explosive shit"

Hahaha

 

[ericd7633]

Pipkins isn't quite fair -- he had like 3 or 4 injuries in his time here. Kalis is starting on the OL and one of the better lineman.

"However, Kalis' career at Michigan has been underwhelming so far, stooping as low as losing playing time to walk-ons this season. Now a redshirt sophomore, Kalis has time to turn it around and he's now in the starting lineup, but he hasn't had the lift on Michigan's program that comes with that five-star label."

Taken from an article last November, from Cleveland.com. And did you forget your O-line sucks?

 

[MAIZEandBLUE09]

"However, Kalis' career at Michigan has been underwhelming so far, stooping as low as losing playing time to walk-ons this season. Now a redshirt sophomore, Kalis has time to turn it around and he's now in the starting lineup, but he hasn't had the lift on Michigan's program that comes with that five-star label."

Taken from an article last November, from Cleveland.com. And did you forget your O-line sucks?

Our O-line allowed 0 sacks against a team that lead in sacks a year ago. And while our running game suffered, I still maintain that's on running backs for not hitting holes. We saw what happened when a decent running back ran behind this line when Drake Johnson played against OSU last year. And by "decent" I mean one that is capable of running into open holes. Unfortunately he injured his ACL and would probably be starting right now if he were totally healthy again. He dressed last game but still had a knee brace. I think he averaged like 7.5 yards per carry on like 14 carries against OSU last year (you know, that team who won the national title). Bad O-lines aren't capable of that.

 

[ericd7633]

Our O-line allowed 0 sacks against a team that lead in sacks a year ago. And while our running game suffered, I still maintain that's on running backs for not hitting holes. We saw what happened when a decent running back ran behind this line when Drake Johnson played against OSU last year. And by "decent" I mean one that is capable of running into open holes. Unfortunately he injured his ACL and would probably be starting right now if he were totally healthy again. He dressed last game but still had a knee brace. I think he averaged like 7.5 yards per carry on like 14 carries against OSU last year (you know, that team who won the national title). Bad O-lines aren't capable of that.

Yeah, the one good thing Rudock does is get rid of the ball to avoid the sack. Doesn't mean he wasn't rushed on some of his throws. The O-line still isn't any good. Bringing up what Johnson did against Ohio State last year does nothing for me either. Ohio State's rush defense was a slightly above average P5 defense last year. They won the title because of their offense more than anything.

 

[MAIZEandBLUE09]

Yeah, the one good thing Rudock does is get rid of the ball to avoid the sack. Doesn't mean he wasn't rushed on some of his throws. The O-line still isn't any good. Bringing up what Johnson did against Ohio State last year does nothing for me either. Ohio State's rush defense was a slightly above average P5 defense last year. They won the title because of their offense more than anything.

Whatever you think, it's hard to deny that there weren't a ton of open holes for RB's in the game against Utah and often times our RB just completely missed them.

 

[Wamu]

maizeANDblue09...


how often do you listen to the voices in your head?

 

[ericd7633]

Whatever you think, it's hard to deny that there weren't a ton of open holes for RB's in the game against Utah and often times our RB just completely missed them.

Yeah they did create some holes, any O-line will do that. But when it came down to it, they got stuffed on 3rd and 1 and 4th and 1 late in the game.

 

[The Oldtimer]

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Thanks, that means a lot coming from a dipshit like you!!!