However, if the defense had shown up in the first half and Michigan could have found a rushing game, I am sure that this would have been closer from the start. I am not blaming the Forcier for his OT Int…Yes, it was a brain fart by a Frosh QB that had several mental “oopses” along the way that were glossed over. The INT could have happened in a couple of spots on the last drive. It will be good training for the future 3 victories that this QB could hang on Sparty in his last 3 years of eligibility.
The “Ledge” is when your team is facing tremendous adversity and as a fan you take the one step into the abyss that ends the season as you know it….This would have been the Toledo game for the MMQ last season. While this year isn’t quite as bad as that, 6 wins is still the mark that everyone needs to hit in order to qualify for a bowl bid…So, assuming that’s the “Ledge”, here are some reasons why Sparty and Michigan are flirting with it:
The Ledge
Sparty Reasons to bring one foot off the ledge:
1. 2-3 is easier to rationalize than 1-4.
2. 4 wins out of 7 is possible and manageable, 5 wins wasn’t.
3. Running game looked good – but against a defense that wasn’t prepared to play.
4. Purdue, Illinois, Western gets you to 5 wins. You need to find one more in there somewhere.
Reasons to leave one foot on the ledge:
1. PSU, Iowa, Nothwestern, Minnesota- Mostly at home, however.
2. As you said, Michigan isn’t that good and the rest of the Big 10 might look a lot like Wisconsin vs, what you saw Saturday.
Michigan Reasons to put one foot on the ledge:
1. Iowa, PSU, Wisconsin, OSU – Only PSU home….
2. No Defense…
3. An offense that exists only when The Forcier is With You.
Michigan Reasons to leave one foot Off the Ledge:
1. Deleware State – Nervous, but winnable.
2. Illinois, Purdue – They should win one of those road games.
3. That get’s you to 6 wins. 7 would be more comfortable.
THE REST OF THE MESS
DOMERS (JEEZ I HATE THESE GUYS!)– Washington: Are you KIDDING ME? What was the replay official looking at besides getting out of South Bend in one piece on that obvious 4th quarter TD? I went away from the TV for a quick break only to come back and see that somehow, the points were not on the board and the call was over ruled. Excuse me, but isn’t it supposed to be “indisputable” evidence when you overturn the call? AND WHAT ABOUT THE DOMER TWO POINT CONVERSION? Are you DOUBLE kidding me? HE WAS DOWN! If the Washington full back was down, then….oh, why bother? What a crock. And what a bunch of Irish friggin’ luck…If I ever see a leprechaun in a dark alley, well, you know the rest.
But, I guess it’s all good because the Wuzzles will now be your “savior” for at least another season. Which is good for the rest of us.
Domers, you are literally 3 lucky plays from being 1-4. And while you winning improves the Wolverines victory over you, I have a feeling that some losses are coming your way:
Ledge Time
One foot on because:
1. USC in two weeks after the bye…You might be rested, but will you be ready?
2. Boston College, Pittsburgh, Stanford.
3. Pitt and Stanford away.
One Foot Off:
1. Navy, UConn, and Washington State – but why is this game in San Antonio, Texas???? Anyone?
GANGSTA vs. LATERS: I was pulling for the Laters in this one. Gangstas stood tough at home and bounced back from the Hokie beating. So, how good are the Hokies? Can they get some more national respect?
CAL vs RUBBERS: Rubbers are going to squash some people looking to climb back into the title hunt and you can bet that Carroll will look to score some serious points whenever possible in order to get back into the hunt.
FSU vs. BC: BC looks good…FSU, not so much. Bobby Bowden is going to get hammered in the press. It’s a shame, because you know he wants to bring them back to prominence but now they are just another ACC team.
LMU vs. Puppy Dawgs: I had a feeling that LMU would win this game…Just too much talent that Les brought back this year. I have a feeling that this team is going to “peak” and has been “Peeking” ahead to next Saturday night when Urban Legend brings Gatorland into what will be the most raucous setting that college football has seen in quite some time. By the way, if they replay this game, you don’t have to turn it on until about 6:00 minutes left in the 4th quarter. Then, it gets good.
Cremesicle vs. Auburn: Gene Chizik is looking like a better hire than Lane Kiffin, by a long shot. Look out for Auburn to mess things up in the SEC West.
UTEP vs. Cougars: Houston is out of national title talk….Thanks UTEP!
Idle Thoughts From Saturday
1. I have to admit, I was thinking SOS when we tied it up!
2. And I was thinking Henne (frosh) Braylon all over again!
3. And it was looking good!
4. Right up to the Interception…Nuts. Except that's not exactly what I said...but I don't write really bad words in this blog...Except for Domer.
5. So, is this how Sparty feels most of the time?
6. How can people actually like State? The colors really suck. I mean, Green and White? You look like a bad kindergarten project. At least the black highlights how bad the rest is…
7. THE OSU has only allowed 113 yards of rushing in the last three games…Gulp.
8. If the Domers (JEEZ I HATE THESE GUYS!) get lucky one more time…
9. Can we find a leprechaun and beat the crap out of him or does he have to find you first?
10. Forcier is great, but he needs some help.
11. Has The Rod figured out that he simply needs to “win” against Sparty and then move on? If he loses three...I don’t want to think about that yet.
12. Why did I waste 2 hours of my life on LMU and the puppy Dawgs? And thankfully I was in front of the set in the 4th quarter.
13. Inspiration Moment: Herzlich spot on Game Day was inspiring and brought some watery eyes – especially when he announced he was 99% cancer free.
14. And he kept to his workout through chemo? Can you say Lance Armstrong?
15. Brent Musberger is getting worse. Time to move someone else into the 8:00 P.M. game.
16. The Coach is hanging on Game Day, but they are covering a lot for him… I miss the old Lee and “Not So Fast My Friend!”
17. Is excessive celebration called a little too quickly in certain instances? I mean, in a big emotional game, a team can’t really control itself and it’s not taunting, which is what the rule is supposed to stop. I don’t like how it’s called during an understandable celebration.
18. It’s a long season, but it’s even longer when you’re stupid.
19. Will he or won’t he? (Tebow) I’m betting he will, but you never know…
20. Who’s going to beat Boise State? Will they go down (yes – dropped 1 to number 6) based on who they are playing? That would be a first in the polls, and appropriate, I might add.
The Hot Seat
So, in keeping with the whole Cougar idea, I was watching a flick last week with Demi Moore in it. Is that a woman who actually got better looking with age? I mean, with Rob Lowe, she was hot...
And she looked better in Ghost…(Except for the hair thing...) BTW: Patrick, we'll miss you...
But as and Angel!?!?! Yep, this qualifies for the HOT SEAT MASOT! (That Cameron shot was a freebie)
HOT SEAT RANK
1. Zookie – Man, what’s holding this guy up? Does he have photos of somebody?
2. Bobby Bowden – 2-3 with little hope of a bowl is not how old coaches keep their jobs.
3. Richy Rich – needs a defense
4. Wuzzles – This hurts me to move this guy down, it truly does….
5. The Vest – The love THE Suckeyes used to have for this guy is waning…
6. Rich Rod – I said he would be back on the list if he lost to a rival. Not out of the woods yet.
GETTING COOLER
Ole Ball Coach
THIS WEEK
THURSDAY NIGHT LIGHTS!
Cornsuckers @ Mizzou! Can you believe it? Can Nebraska win on the road and keep rolling?
EDSBS (Every Day Should Be Saturday):
1. Michigan vs. Iowa: In Iowa – night game. Traditionally, Wolverines play well at night – think Magical Mystery Dome. But Iowa looks tough and is giving 7.5 in the early spread. I hate the teaser…
2. GATORLAND at LMU: Don’t ask me why, but I like LMU here. I don’t care about offensive rankings, the Tebow issue, or anything like that. Vegas is giving LMU 9.5…At HOME??? LMU knows how to win big games. And Urban Legend is proving that Gatorland is beatable…
3. Hokies vs. BC: Look out – an inspired BC team might be tough...
4. Satan’s Warriors vs. Ole Miss: If Ole Miss is for real, this is where they step up and prove it…
5. UCLA vs.OREGON: Same thing for UCLA.
6. CHEESEHEADS vs. THE OSU: Anyone remember when the Cheeseheads always found a way to screw up THE Suckeyes season? Yeah, me too…
7. AUBURN vs. Arkansas: Auburn 5-0 and ranked… Mallet lost again…Can Arkansas rebound and can Auburn avoid the press? Auburn offense is getting love, but the Defense is quietly good…
UPSET ALERT
1. LMU beats Urban Legend…I think the lock of the day is LMU and the points.
2. Michigan over Iowa. Wouldn’t that surprise a whole bunch of people? The MMQ included?
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