I’m
still trying to calm down…
I wanted this post to be a deep look at why the defense got
cut up for the most yards they’ve given up all season. Higdon’s record breaking day. Moody stepping in to handle Figgie duty
learning only minutes before that he’d be the kicker. Patterson staying calm and cool even after
tossing that INT. Yep, I wanted to talk
about all of that.
But
I can’t. I’m still One VERY PISSED OFF
FAN!!!
Look – I understand that Indiana has been the
laughingstock of B1G football for decades – maybe longer. I get that coaches come in and recruit kids
that Michigan or the STU wouldn’t give a second thought or even bother visiting
while on the recruiting trail. And I get
that some of these kids are late bloomers and can actually develop and have talent.
I
get all that.
I get that Indiana and the kids that play for Indiana are tired of
being everyone’s bitch.
It
sucks.
But that doesn’t give you the right to willfully take the field with the
knowledge that
That the referees didn’t do more earlier when things
began to get chippy should be on the B1G.
The B1G should fire this crew (O’Neil) for the “ball kick” and the
explanation that it “wasn’t intentional”.
IT DOESN’T MATTER! THE BALL WAS
KICKED WHILE IT WAS DEAD! The O’Neil
crew has been a problem for Michigan before.
They should NEVER, EVER be let inside the Big House again! In fact, here’s several links to get rid of
the O’Neil crew and why they should never be allowed to referee a Michigan game
(The crew in Columbus in 2016 that had blown call after blown call and who
called the 4th and 1 a 1st down? The O’Neil Crew):
Much
like TV Teddy (Who the B1G HAS KICKED OUT) in Hoops, the B1G needs to take
action and get RID OF THE O’NEIL CREW!
It’s total BS that this crew is still working B1G games. Someone needs to step up and do the right
thing. Average fans shouldn’t know your
name if you’re an official in any sport.
Just call clean games and keep the kids under control. When I know your name, it’s over. You’re DONE.
The
hit on Edwards should get someone either kicked off the team or should result
in a monetary fine from the B1G. Cam
Jones should be vilified for what he is.
A thug. And it
wasn’t his first time…
The fact that Winnovich was on the ground for 5 minutes
and the student section started chanting, “Chase! Chase!
Chase! Chase!” was a lump in the
throat inducing event. Here’s a good
that said no to millions last spring and wanted to come back and lead this
Wolverine group to a National Title because he thought they could be
that good.
And
Dirty F@#$%ing Play by Indiana nearly destroyed all that…
It shouldn’t be like this against Indiana. I’m not saying they have to come in and lay
down.
But
Don’t Play Dirty!
I heard from a fan near me that Dierdorf was ready to come
out of the booth and head to the Indiana sideline to pound someone. Anyone.
Dierdorf
was mad as hell.
I think we all were.
The fact that the entire stadium during what was a way too
long review of the targeting call started chanting, “Kick Him Out! Kick Him Out!” was telling. The O’Neil crew wouldn’t have gotten out of
Ann Arbor alive had they not tossed Jones.
I know Michigan didn’t look great and listening to the
presser after the game we learned that the flu had run through the locker room
earlier in the week. That may have been
what all the cramping was about. I’m not
making excuses and the Wolverines still won the game.
But
Indiana – You just made the 2019 Revenge Tour.
Your first on the list. Players
and fans alike. (Several IU fans were
kicked out of the Big House for boorish behavior. They all deserved it.)
I
feel sorry for you.
And
THE STU – You’re Next. And The
Wolverines will be READY!
The
Rest of the Mess
CUD-
Complete Unmitigated Disasters – There Were Several
WVU: This was not good for WVU. The Mountaineers are out of
any CFP discussion and depending on what happens this Saturday, they may be out
of the Big iiX discussion as well. That
loss hurt them in a lot of ways. Gundy
can’t be taken lightly. Not when there’s
nothing to lose.
LNU: Nebraska 9 – LNU 6. SOL – SOL- SOL – SOL!!! So, let’s see. Dantonio is 18-17 in his last 35 games. LNU has one of the LOWEST SCORING offense in the
Power 5 schools, ranked over 111.
Rutgers is right there with LNU, making the game this week a true “Rivalry”
for the most inept teams in the B1G!
Should be a good one!
Syracuse: Right when you had an opportunity to do some
good, you failed on the Big Stage. I’m
not saying you could have beat the domers, but you could have at least shown
up. I’ve watched Syracuse play a couple
of times this season and that’s as bad as they’ve looked. The domers are legit and I don’t believe
there’s much a complete and totally inept USC Trojan team can do about it. Even in a rivalry match-up that has Helton
coaching for his job, 2 years removed from a Pac12 Title and Rose Bowl
victory. Sheesh.
Boston College: HOW?
WHY? In a
season where you’ve got a great team and FSU is a wrambling wreck, you somehow
find a way to lose. Sad. Probably cost you a New Year’s Day Bowl game…
Come Back Off The Ledge
Cincinnati – UCF
is a freight train and you left WAY TOO MANY opportunities sitting on the field
on Saturday night. It was going to
require a perfect game to even stay close, but you didn’t bring it. Still, a 9-2 record isn’t that shabby…
We Won But…We Should Be
Worried
THE STU: Every STU fan should send a Christmas Card to
Matt Canada and the Terps. That was a
gift. There’s a LOT OF NERVOUS STU fans
out there in the social media universe.
They’re all clinging to the “Rivalry Game!” mantra and stating that past
performances and records don’t matter! But
you’re 10-1! Why are you worried? Because you don’t have a defense? And your running game is weak? Yeah, those would all be good reasons to be
worried.
The
5 Stages of Slappy Fan Grief
- Denial and Isolation –THE
STU. “We’re still 10-1! We’re Still 10-1! With a shot at the B1G
Title!” mmmmmK.
- ANGER – Boston College – How’d
you lost that game?
- Bargaining –THE STU
If we just win out…
- Depression –The Gophers,
Iowa State, WVU, USC, Longhorns, Suckeyes,
the entire B1G West, excluding Northwestern.
- Acceptance
– Colorado, USC
THE MMQ’s “I DON’T NEED A COMMITTEE!”
No CHAOS this past
Saturday, but there’s plenty in store for T-Day Weekend!
SEC: Bama – Already locked up the
SEC West. But wants to stay perfect
against Auburn. In case you haven’t
heard: Tammy, age 52, one of P. Finebaums loyal
listeners and frequent caller, was killed in a car crash on Friday along with
her 3-year old granddaughter.
I’m not an everyday listener to Finebaum, but I think everyone has heard
Tammy get on Paul’s program and talk about her beloved Auburn Tigers. Whether or not that’s motivation for the
Tigers remains to be seen, but Auburn nation just got a shot in the arm and
handed something to be fired up about.
Look out for possible CHAOS!
B1G: Michigan is IN if they WIN! CHAOS avoided in Ann Arbor. Now, it’s pretty clear
what needs to happen in Columbus and also in Indy. As stated earlier, I like Michigan’s chances
this weekend. Indy will unfortunately be
a test. And I’d be lying if I
said I wasn’t a little nervous. Will
Winnovich play Saturday is a big question mark.
ACC: Clemson is IN if they win. South Carolina this weekend may pose
a small test and then Pitt in the ACC Championship will welcome the
re-match. Still, this road looks pretty
easy.
The domers: IN. I know USC is the domers “biggest” rivalry,
but the rubbers just lost to cross town rival UCLA who only had 3 wins on the
season. I just don’t see the domers
slipping this year in that game. .
Big iiX: IN – Nobody. The Laters are the only team with any hope of
getting into the CFP and they need a lot of help. A LOT OF HELP. Bama, Georgia, the domers and Michigan all
losing would be that help.
The Hot Seat
ZAPPED List
We’ll keep track of
who’s gone as the season progresses….
1.
Durkin
– Maryland
2.
Mike
Jinks – Bowling Green.
3.
Beatty
– KANSAS.
4.
Petrino
– Louisville. Petrino's show aired news of Petrino being fired while it was on Sunday morning! Classic...
5.
McEntire – Colorado. 2 seasons after playing in the Pac12 Title
Game, Jim gets the ax. Another good
coach that probably should have been given the benefit of the doubt. Mac will
get $10.3M as a result of his ouster.
Electric Chair of Death
Seat!
Fedora – North Carolina. Fewer wins
in each season he’s been at UNC
The Hot Seat
The Hot Seat Traditionally heats up in November,
and this season is no different. As fans
stop showing up and donations from alumni dry up, AD’s all over the country are
evaluating their Head Coach and what can be done about him.
- Helton – USC.
Clay Helton was not Lynn Swann’s choice, but he did give Clay the
extension to 2023.
- Snyder – K State.
The
Octogenarian needs to go. I would
point to institutions like PSU and FSU that hold on to old guys way too
long. Probably should have already
happened, but the stadium is named after the guy.
- Smith – Oregon State.
Yeah,
they’ve had a couple close games…but the seat is hot
- Interim Canada – Maryland. I don’t expect Maryland to keep Canada as he’s
part of the “culture” that was a problem under Durkin.
- Ash – Rutgers: Off the ECOD simply because if they haven’t fired
him yet, they probably aren’t going to.
- Sanford – WKU Sanford took a very
successful program and literally flew it into the ground. I would be surprised if he’s still
around come January.
- Kiffin – FAU Lane has
been out of the news lately because he’s LOSING. Not saying FAU will pull the trigger,
but Lane’s potential days are number if he has another lousy season.
- Ruhle – Baylor. Again, took over a heaping
pile of warm dog-doo-doo after Briles left. Will probably get another 2 years before
job is really threatened.
- Malzhan – Losing to Tennessee is a fireable offense in
Auburn. Not being competitive
against Georgia and eventually Alabama will become an issue as well
- MEYER –
THE STU. No, I haven’t
been drinking. Meyer’s seat is getting warm
after not being able to improve the defense after a month of poor
outings. Maryland may have been
another straw on the Camel’s back and losing to TUN could be the
Waterloo for a guy that looks like he’d rather not be on the field.
HIRED!
1. Les
Miles – KANSAS. I’m not entirely
sure what to think about this yet, but Jeff Long made a good hire here, at
least on paper. Les will need to recruit
his ass off, but maybe there’s a chance he can get some decent kids to attend
Kansas. Biggest issue the MMQ sees: Miles was a grind it out on offense and build
a stellar defense. The Big iiX doesn’t
play that way and to compete, Miles may have to get a “spread” OC and a decent
DC in order to just compete.
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