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01-21-2007, 03:50 PM
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Yeah, that Oregon game could be a shootout next September. The thing that hurts Michigan with back to back Wisky, MSU before they play us is the fact that both game will be very physical.....so injuries could be an issue. I know that MSU is probably going to be soft, but Michigan is their rival, so they will play very hard.
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01-22-2007, 12:14 AM
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I'm guess'n Dantonio will inspire MSU to play above their level of talent...especially for their big games. Weasels will have their hands (and feet)full.
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01-22-2007, 12:33 AM
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scUm is bringing back 4 on offense that likely could be top 3 nationally at their positions in Long, Henne, Hart, and Manningham. They'll put up a ton of points. Their defense will either reload up, or be depleted beyond recognition. I'm hoping for the latter. I'd guess the early "over-under" on The Game this year (meaning if it were played today) would be about 58.
Christ, I just realized I wasted my 1000th post on scUM!
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01-22-2007, 12:42 AM
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Oh GOSH! My job is so rewarding!!!
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Their DL should still be pretty good. There will be a severe dropoff at MLB. Juco LB will push for PT at SLB. Graham has to become more disciplined in his LB play. Safety still looks shaky, and sears & stewart aren't very encouraging options at corner right now (plus Trent will never be a #1 imo).
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01-28-2007, 11:18 AM
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Johnson key to lifting U-M class
Rivals rates group 16th in nation
January 28, 2007
BY MARK SNYDER
FREE PRESS SPORTS WRITER
As usual, Michigan has a strong mix of top-notch recruits from across the nation.
But the Wolverines were hit hard in mid-January when two players reneged on their verbal commitments.
Michigan's biggest loss was Indianapolis safety Jerimy Finch, who would have been the dominant defensive player currently in the class. The Wolverines' secondary is in need of at least one impact player.
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01-28-2007, 01:10 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by WoodyWorshiper
scUm is bringing back 4 on offense that likely could be top 3 nationally at their positions in Long, Henne, Hart, and Manningham. They'll put up a ton of points.
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Carr is still the HC, the offense will have a built in damper.
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Their defense will either reload up, or be depleted beyond recognition.
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Definitly take the latter. scUM's D this year was exposed in the end as being like so many in the past. Big, stout, physical and completely inept playing in space. Recruiting is the only fix for the issues they have and thats at least 2-3 years away whenever Carr figures it out. I don't see signs that the light has come on yet personally but I don't follow recruiting as close as I used to.
Back to the '07 scUM D...the front 7 is gutted and the only decent DB they had is gone. scUM fans thinking their won't be a big dropoff are setting themselves up for dissapointment imo.
The recipie for beating scUM next year is going to be a team with a solid run D, a decent secondary to double team MM and a good offense. Waaayyy too early to do this but off the top of my head PSU, OSU, and maybe Wisky fit that bill. Not saying all will beat scUM, just that they have the teams built to do it imo.
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01-28-2007, 09:23 PM
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I'm not sure Hart would be a high NFL draft pick. There's not much of a market in the NFL for running backs who are 5'9" and under 200 pounds.
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I thought RB's who never fumble and run all over OSU in their junior season's were high draft picks? Just kidding, you guys eventual won and thats all that matters. Hart is going to be too small to be a marquee NFL back, but who knows right? Anywho UM Offense vs. OSU Defense should be na interesting matchup next season. |
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