Woo?

by Beauford on Nov 8, 2008 2:26 PM CST in Michigan Football Comment 9 comments

Woo.

Don't you dare try to sneak into this and say "Michigan still sucks though" or "Minnesota sucks, so it's no surprise" or "This is meaningless anyways." Don't you dare try to ruin my parade. Today, Michigan came into 7-2 Minnesota's house and completely dominated every facet of the game. Offense? How does a balanced attack for 29 points sound. Defense? How about holding the Gophers to ZERO FIRST DOWNS for the entire first quarter, and a total of 6 POINTS? Special teams? How about KC Lopata knocking through field goal after field goal, and a fake punt by Space Emperor, esq. All while the defense slowly smothered Minnesota. This is not a bad team in Minnesota. Today, Michigan did things that made Minnesota a bad team. There is a difference. The pressure was good, the tackling was sound (largely), and the coverage was on lock. Offensively, Feagin and Minor both had long runs, and Sheridan kept his eyes downfield while scrambling on more than one occasion, turning a busted play into a first down.

So no, unrepentantly pessimistic bastard Michigan fan, you cannot ruin this for me. This season has been hard enough without you raining while the sun's finally out. We keep the jug. The sun might not be out for long, but damn, does it feel good right now. More on what this means for the future later. Go celebrate. And don't fall into the "we didn't deserve this one" trap. If you've been following this team with your heart all season, this feels pretty damn good.

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amen. great to see those players keep a little dignity and lift that jug over their heads. gooo blue

Cameron Kittle

by ckittle on Nov 8, 2008 3:02 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Thats the most fun

I’ve had watching a Michigan football game since beating the Gators last year. The defense actually looked like they knew where they were supposed to be, even Stevie Brown looked good on several plays. Graham is just an absolute beast and a manchild.

On a negative note though, I don’t see what all the hype is about when it comes to Odom, he just hasn’t shown me anything and I can see why he would not be a typical MIchigan WR recruit. I would rather see Clemons, Matthews, and maybe some Stonum. I know they don’t fit the typical slot, but I just am not impressed w/ his escapability or speed.

by smokinRox on Nov 8, 2008 3:15 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Odoms

Odoms is an interesting case. He is shifty, no doubt, but you’re right in one regard: the most impressive catch/run (and the most important) was Matthews on that hitch where he shed his tackler and tightroped the sideline for 12 more yards. Odoms may make that catch, but he certainly doesn’t pick up that first down.

As the quarterbacking gets better, I think you’ll see more Stonum-Matthews hook-ups (mental image, anyone?). But when the QB’ing was/is “bad” and “not-downfield” Odoms was/is our best bet for screens and the like.

Like an old man trying to send back soup at a deli.

by Beauford on Nov 8, 2008 5:22 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I don't care

if Minnesota is is beginning to come unglued, I think this was the best Michigan has looked all season and I’ll take it.

Go Blue!!!

by Lostincali on Nov 8, 2008 5:35 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Hell yeah

it was the best Michigan’s looked all season! This win is fun because there is nothing that this win contributes to. Its simply a win over another team, and that alone is cause enough for celebration.

Like an old man trying to send back soup at a deli.

by Beauford on Nov 8, 2008 5:37 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Road Games

by Reed97 on Nov 9, 2008 2:08 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Yee Hah!

Very enjoyable game! The boys played their hearts out. Glad to see them get a win —for themselves! Many fans been treating them badly this year. Too many.

Great job! Go blue!

by ElnoJlewis on Nov 10, 2008 7:06 AM CST reply actions 0 recs