Wednesday, November 15, 2017

Top 25? So Wiscy Looks Better

Assuming they win!

Michigan finally gets back into the top 25 but I wasn’t that surprised they were dumped out of it.  Michigan’s best win is now over Purdue (yep – Purdue) and they haven’t beaten anyone with a winning record. In simple terms when it comes to Wiscy:  Not Good…
With three wins in a row over refrigerators (read – big slow things that don’t move much) the real season starts up again.  Wiscy will prove to be extremely difficult.  If Michigan can keep the fight in the phone booth on offense and defense, there’s a chance.  If Hornibrook goes all Hornibrook, Michigan could be looking at a replay of PSU.   But we contained Hornibrook last year.  At home. 

Michigan’s streak of losses to ranked opponents on the road stands at 15 and could go up a notch unless they pull off the impossible.  Yes, 15 Ranked Road Game losses in a row.  That’s a little too long.  And Michigan hasn’t won at Camp Randall since 2001
Nervous…

Georgia – Maybe It’s YOU?

Mark Richt got canned at Georgia for always having what became known as “A Mark Richt” game somewhere during the season.  One of those inexplicable losses to an unworthy adversary or a tight loss in a big game.  Georgia just had ANOTHER MARK RICHT game Saturday, and the Dawg Fans are scratching their heads.  Cause Mark Richt isn’t there any more.  And he’s coaching an undefeated team that just “Mark Richt-ed” the Domers.  So who do you hire now if you’re calling for Kirby Smart’s head?
   
Nordin Problems?

From kicking savant to damn near getting left off the team bus in Maryland.  College Kickers.  What do you do with ‘em?  Most of them have a cocky attitude to begin with and I think it helps to have thick skin when it comes to having to kick a game winner.  Harbaugh has gone from support to anger as a motivational tool.
 

Jim Bob Cooter to Tennessee?

I didn’t know that Jim Bob played for Tennessee, was a Grad Assistant at Tenessee and his name came up near the top of a list of possible candidates for the Volunteers Job.  That would be quite a move, but I can’t believe that Tennessee would go that route without a proven recruiter.  So, I don’t think so.

Most Disturbing Bowl Projection

Accidentally clicked a link to Bowl Projections and saw a very disturbing match-up that Nobody wants to see:

Holiday Bowl:  Michigan (8-4) vs. Arizona (9-3)

A:  Michigan has a bad history in the Holiday Bowl
B.  Rich Rod has a DeRob of a QB
C.  Rich Rod Revenge

I Wouldn’t want to see that game.  Win the next two…Please.

Most INTERESTING Bowl Projection

If Bama loses to Auburn and the Domers can win out:  Bama and Domers in Cotton Bowl. 

Riley Said THIS?

Smiling Mike Riley doesn’t seem to get it.  Why he was ever considered a B1G Coach (much less the head coach at Nebraska) is beyond me.  In his Monday presser, Mike stated “There’s been very few issues, with the exception of the games.”  Which, if you know anyone from Nebraska, that statement alone is a fireable offense. 

Moos is a patient guy and will let Riley twist in the wind for the last two games.  But you can bet he has his feelers out.  Frost may be out of reach, but who really knows when it comes to the coaching carousel.

Michigan Cagers are 2-0! 

In case you haven’t been paying attention.  The win over Central appeared to be a little shaky, but the Chips shot 50% from the 3-point line in the 1st half.  When normalcy returned to CMU’s shooting and Michigan finally figured out the Chips Zone D, Michigan regained the lead and rolled to victory rather comfortably.  And the Hockey team is 6-3-1 with some nice wins over Ferris St. and the B1G favorite Golden Gophers!

I Normally Don’t Get Too Caught Up In The Heisman

Unless there’s a Michigan Man involved.  Last year, I was paying attention due to Peppers, but that sort of faded mid-season.  This season, Baker Mayfield seems to be the darling of the media.  Partly because Louisville blows chunks this season, but look at Jackson’s numbers!  They’re actually BETTER than last season!  So, I guess you do have to be on a winning team to win the Heisman?


FIVE TOTALLY REAL AND IRRATIONAL MESSAGE BOARD THREADS
“Oh it’s first down and we run it up the middle again!!!” - dawgvent.com (Georgia)
“Mullen chokes again” - sixpackspeak.com (Mississippi State)
“I’m done with the Air Raid experiment” - killerfrogs.com (TCU)
“Annual embarrassing losses: Get used to it” - ndnation.com (Notre Dame)
“What do you expect for the #60 highest paid staff?” - panther-lair.com (Pitt)
Etc.
If Tennessee and Vanderbilt Both Lose This Week
Neither team will have an SEC victory when they meet up for the final game of the season.  0-7 vs. 0-7.  Might be a couple of empty seats in the stadium
Why Can’t Blue Bloods Just Wear Their Colors?
I hate alternated uniforms and the crotchety old man in me is pissed that the suckeyes will be wearing alternatives for The Game.  Idiots.  Hopefully, that’s bad luck

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