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Well, to say I didn't warn you wouldn't be exactly right. I predicted in the preseason forecast that the Cheeseheads would be looking to exact some revenge on the Woleverines this year after being the only blemish on an otherwise perfect season last year. And, I think that the Wolverines, Coaching staff down to the Players, knew that this game, while important, in the new Goals for the season, just didn't mean that much. In other words, we played flatter than a pancake....Of course, I do want to say that the refereeing in the 1st quarter was superb...Not allowing the Defense to "touch" the QB for Wisconsin was simply wonderful...NOT! However, Wisconsin was playing more inspired ball and we looked like we were "Trying" to win, and not playing like it was life or death..
But, we knew last week that the Cheeseheads didn't matter. Everyone else has at least 2 losses in the Big 10 and Michigan holds all the tie breakers. Therefore, to say that we were looking ahead to the Suckeyes is probably accurate...That's the game everyone wants to win. However, the Amaizing Blue still had an opportunity to pull it out if the defense would have just shown up once the offense closed it to 2 points in the 4th...
But this week is THE GAME. There is nothing more important in the life of a Michigan or OSU Football player than this week and this Saturday. I know Michigan looks like they are beginning their late season fade, but let's not rush to conclusions just yet...The Game is in the Big House and we will be up...You can bet Hart, Henne and Long spent many nights this off season, and this season, thinking about 60 minutes of football that will commence at noon in Ann Arbor on Saturday. They are 0-3 against the Suckeyes, and you know they want them bad....Speaking of the
SUCKEYES - what happened? Did Zooky come in there and show you what a mobile QB can do to a "great" defense? Thought so...In case you missed it, Mark May called this game and said that the Illini would win..Impressive pick. I felt that we escaped from Champaign by the skin of our teeth and knew that they could give OSU a game, but to pick them to beat OSU? That's tough....
SPARTY...Hey! You beat your little brother and became Bowl Eligigle. Granted, it will be the Flea Bag Bowl, if someone takes you over a sentimental Indiana...Which, given the situation with their coach and all, could get interesting. Better to beat JoPa's kitty cats and secure the bowl...or you might just be able to turn the equipment in next Monday...Oh, btw Sparty - here's another thought: If we beat OSU, Michigan gets the automatic BCS Berth. And, there is a GOOD CHANCE that OSU is an at large BCS pick...So, that opens up one slot in the Big 10. Sparty - do you get it yet? You need to cheer for the Wolverines in order to give yourself a secure shot at making a bowl and getting the extra 20-25 practices in for the year that you desperately need..... Or do you morons still believe it's better for Michigan to lose no matter what?
GATORLAND - Oscar Mayer Whiner whips the Ole Ball Coach...The Ole Coach is finally figuring out that just being a great coach at a lesser school doesn't necessarily mean that you can win...But, I still believe that if The Coach wants to go back to Florida, they take him in a heartbeat...especially if Florida ends up playing in the Outback Bowl against...Michigan....
domers - Okay....Now listen, this is very important. In order to preserve the one win season, you need to be VERY CAREFUL this weekend against Duke. I mean, they are beatable, but they should be up for you. I have every confidence they can win, so just don't show up in some sort of last ditch, build some momentum for next season effort...If you lose to them, I don't think you can beat Stanford that beat USC this year...So, the one win "Weasel's 3rd year" season will be in tact for all history to observe...
Children of the Corn - Hey! You can score. I have a feeling Callahan figured that he is already in deep doo-doo than so why not run up the score?
HOKIES - So it begins...You got some help from Maryland beating BC and you did your job against the seminoles. ACC championship is in your sights IF you can knock off Virginia....
BCS Mess
1. LSU
2. Oregon
3. Kansas
4. Oklahoma
5. Missouri
Hmmmmm.......3 of the top 5 teams are from the Big 12 and they don't include Texas or Nebraska....Strange Days we are living in my friends, strange days...So, the team that gets Royally Shafted this year: Oregon. They will suffer Michigan's fate from 1 year ago. It boils down to the fact that Oregon doesn't play a ranked opponent and Kansas, or Oklahoma, or Missouri will have big time wins coming...Sorry Oregon, but you will be one fumble away from the title game....Too bad, so sad. And what's really sad? It's starting to look more and more like havgin that title game inadvertently rewards the conference. The at large bids will probably go to Big 12 or SEC teams, even thought the PAC 10 is deserving of having 2 teams in...It goes back to an earlier post where I stated it's time for all the conferences to get 12 teams, everyone plays everyone in Conference - enough of the SEC playing the Little Sister of the Poor to pad their records, and let there be a play-off...Maybe, in our lifetime, the dream will happen...
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Games of the WEEK
OSU at Michigan...There can be only one.....Welcome ESPN GAME DAY CREW!!!! Looking forward to seeing Kirk, Chris, and Lee on Campus...but I know Lee is going to put that Suckeye head on at the end of the show....
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Hot Seat
Callahan: Scoring 73 doesn't save the job
Franchione: Texas A&M coach that likes to deal in inside information is gone...
Satan: Crimson Satan needs to beat, regularly, Mississippi State...Losing to them isn't going to sit well with the Tide faithful
The Ole Ball Coach: Never thought they would let him go after paying him big bucks, but he's not producing results...
Oscar Mayer Whiner: I'm standing by this one...If the Ole Ball Coach gets axed, there's a good chance this can happen...
The MMQ
The BLOG's a great idea Russ. Now we won't have to deal with the senseless drivel from the M-haters. They won't be smart enough to figure out how to leave a comment.
ReplyDeleteThanks for commenting....At least I know people are reading....
ReplyDeleteWell MMQ, you finally went high tech (yes, this is high tech for you) with help from your better half. And your first headline is shamelessly borrowed from Don Cheadle's character in Ocean's Eleven. And your top 5 teams are already shattered since Oregon was upset. I was surprised by that loss also. I'll catch up on your other postings - I did not see a prediction for Saturday, other than the obvious Michigan victory (I don't want to lose to the Hairless Nuts again). Let's Go Blue!
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