Date: June 15th, 2004 2:45 PM Author: Rose fanboi step-uncle's house
Lafayette College...actually, I'm just concerned about your prediction on the Lafayette/Lehigh game (Yeah for the longest running rivalry in NCAA Div. I football)
Date: June 15th, 2004 3:16 PM Author: sepia bisexual school legal warrant
I have to disagree, not on the record, but on the game. I think their loss will come on the road at Purdue. The Iowa game two years ago was closer than it looked, and last year Michigan should have won, I really doubt they will lose two times in a row at home to Iowa. Just my opinion though.
Date: June 15th, 2004 3:41 PM Author: Mahogany Diverse National
Were you at that game 2 years ago? Michigan, by a fluke, managed 100 yards of total offense at half-time because they were given a full yard rather than the half-yard effort that it took to get a td.
Iowa, sadly, dominated that game. It was like 34-9 when all was said and done. UM was luckily hanging around until MC dropped that punt early in the 3d. It didn't look close at all. UM didn't show up that sad, sad day.
I stayed for the entire game in honor of the effort against UW. Still, UM got blowed the fuck out by Iowa.
This year should be better for UM. Of course, I expect great thing of Gutz (esp with that receiving core), but without a consensus #1 rb.. and with the best back looking like Jerome Jackson or Pierre Rembert (no Underwood), I'm not sure what to expect of UMs rushing attack against a stalwart D like Iowa's, which is always good against the Rush.
Of course, Iowa has lost that safety that hit rbs like Tyson hits his women...
Date: June 15th, 2004 3:51 PM Author: sepia bisexual school legal warrant
I was at that game, and though it didn't look that good from the start, the entire crowd and team seemed to slump all at once when Curry dropped that punt. It was amazing how that one play demoralized the entire stadium. Not saying that Michigan would have won, they didn't look great that day anyway, but I've never seen a Michigan team mail it in the way that did after that one play. I guess I shouldn't have said it was close, but it wasn't a blowout in the way that a lot of the ppl who didn't watch the game seem to think it was.
The game this year will be a good one. Michigan won't have one back, they'll probably use three (including a true freshman), but they should be able to move the ball through the air (depending on the qb and the protection he gets). Not that Iowa can't win that game, I just don't think they will.
Date: June 15th, 2004 3:57 PM Author: Mahogany Diverse National
I'll buy that. UM was outplayed in the first half, but was only 1 pt down at half-time. It just took the air out of the sails because we gave up an easy td... and it took us so much to get anything going that day.
When you say true freshman playing... do you mean Hart or Martin? Once he arrives, I imagine that Grady will get decent pt (he's described as a combo Clarret-without the problems and Duckett), but Grady won't be there until the 2005 season.
Jackson was really impressive last year for a frosh. I expect that by season's end he'll be getting most of the carries if it's done by committee. What do you think will become of Richards in teh Gutz/Richards/Henne triangle?
All I know is that with Breaston, Tabb, Avant, and Edwards I could win the Heisman as UMs qb.
Date: June 15th, 2004 4:19 PM Author: sepia bisexual school legal warrant
I was thinking Martin. With Hart being so small, and from coming from such a small HS, I think it will take him a little while to adjust.
As for the quarterbacks, it should be really interesting. At the spring game I thought Richard looked a little better than Gutierrez, but Gutierrez will definitely be the starter, and it will be his job to lose (which given the UM receiving corps, could be tough to do). Without seeing Henne, it's tough to say, but he looked good in the few plays I saw of the high school all star game.
Date: June 15th, 2004 4:26 PM Author: Mahogany Diverse National
A lot of people said the same thing regarding Jamie Morris (too small), but he went on to start for 4 years. I just think that between Jackson, Rembert, Underwood, and Bracken that there won't be a need to have Hart or Martin use up a year of eligibility (unless one is that impressive or there is a concern about experience once grady enters the picture).
I agree a bit with the qb assesment. Richards has an arm and a third. Gutz just seems to have that same kind of winner's attitude that Brady had. Even though Henson was talented, everybody preferred Brady because of his presence. Damn Carr... splitting time... fucking Henson...
Did you hear about this guy from LA Perr-whateverthefuckhisname is who has named UM among his leaders?
Date: June 15th, 2004 4:43 PM Author: sepia bisexual school legal warrant
Yeah, I doubt they'll really need Martin to play, I've just heard several times that he's expected to be in the offense this year. Bracken is supposed to be as healthy as ever, which would be a nice change.
They have two LA players that have put UM among their favorites, that Perrilou(sp?) who is supposed to be one of the best qb's in the nation, and a running back that named Michigan in his top three.
True about Morris, I just think the competition that Hart played against, along with his size should mean he'll redshirt.
Date: June 15th, 2004 5:02 PM Author: sepia bisexual school legal warrant
They scored on the first drive, and got a field goal on the second or third drive, after that there was no offense at all, for either team until after the punt mishap in the third quarter when it was still 10-9. Again, Michigan was blown out in the end, but the game was closer for a lot longer than a 34-9 score would indicate.
Date: June 15th, 2004 5:04 PM Author: peach jewess
i vaguely remember banks and that beast of a tight end who now plays for the colts doing pretty much anything they wanted to, but that might have been in the 2nd half.
Date: June 15th, 2004 5:11 PM Author: sepia bisexual school legal warrant
Yeah, in the second half (mid-3rd quarter on) it looked like Michigan was playing with about 6 defenders and running uphill. They looked awful after that touchdown made it 17-9. No Brad Banks or any real studs on offense for Iowa though, is why I think Michigan will win this year, their defense (Iowa's) will be solid, even without Bob Sanders.
Date: June 15th, 2004 3:09 PM Author: Turquoise lodge
It has nothing to do with Dorell being a black coach. It has everything to do with Dorell being inexperienced, underqualified, and generally in over his head. Recruiting has gone completely south under Dorell. Recruits are lining up to sit the bench for four years at USC when they could be starting for UCLA. If they don't can him after the season we will be looking at a very dark period in Bruin football.
Date: June 15th, 2004 3:12 PM Author: Violet dopamine
Dorrell > Lavin
Lavin had a much easier job. Dorrell has to deal with SC being back, which Toledo didn't have to deal with either. I think Dorrell, if given time, will be fine. He just isn't a great coach yet. They probably should have hired the guy that went to Oregon State, Mike Riley, but I'm not sold on him either.
Date: June 15th, 2004 3:15 PM Author: Turquoise lodge
I agree Lavin had the easier job but it took him about 6-7 years to completely destroy the program. It has only taken Dorell one year to do the same.
Did you see how bad UCLA looked on the field last year? I wanted to fuckin puke everytime the offense took the field. The guy can't coach, period. On top of that, he assembled one of the worst groups of assistants in the country. He is the Lavin of college football.
Date: June 15th, 2004 3:23 PM Author: Violet dopamine
you are completely correct about the offensive coaching staff. However, that defense last year way darn good. Lavin destroyed UCLA every year. They were a final four team that fell short his first year, second year they made the sweet 16. Third year bounced in the first round. Fourth, Fifth and Sixth year sweet 16 and last year total TTT. All that with very good talent (Top10) until the end of the line when he couldn't recruit anymore becuase everyone knew he was a TTT coach. Dorrell was left without much depth because Toledo had recruited a lot of marginal guys (personality wise) and now Dorrell is left with no depth on defense and a fucked up QB situation. He isn't a great coach and won't be around much longer, but don't disgrace the man calling him Steve Lavin. That is the biggest insult I can think of.
Date: June 15th, 2004 3:03 PM Author: peach jewess
undefeated in the regular season. they have a favorable home schedule (cal, UW, and ASU at home). i hate SC, but they will be in the title game this year.
Date: June 15th, 2004 3:04 PM Author: Nighttime Private Investor People Who Are Hurt
See the above prediction for FSU. I think the same can basically be said for UM. Opening day is so huge for both teams. Winner is going to make a serious run for the national championship. The loser could find themselves in a QB controversey and struggle.
I am psyched that our game will be on ABC in the Monday Night Football slot. That is bad-ass.
Date: June 15th, 2004 3:12 PM Author: Nighttime Private Investor People Who Are Hurt
The Orange Bowl is such a TTT shit hole. Don't take SSG there unless you're ready to defend her from the hoards of hobos and miscreants who wander around the outside of the stadium looking for their next meth fix and/or malt liquor purchase.
wow that is generous. I say Texas has to drop at least 2 big ones every year, well wait are you including bowl games.....if not then 10-1 may be correct...
Date: June 15th, 2004 4:45 PM Author: peach jewess
JoePa needs to leave, and i expect him to after this season. Other coaches are using his age against him in recruiting. Once he's gone, PSU will have no problem getting a top-tier coach, and the team will start contending for titles again.
Date: June 15th, 2004 4:49 PM Author: peach jewess
yes, i think he hates losing too much, so i think he'll be gone after this season, two tops. i think they resigned him for four years so he can tell recruits that he'll be around for four years.
it's a shame he didn't leave after the outback bowl year.
Date: June 16th, 2004 11:12 AM Author: sepia bisexual school legal warrant
I think Missouri on the road will be a really tough game. 7-4 or 6-5 seems about right, though this has a distinct possibility of turning out to be wishful thinking. CU has a lot of people coming back.
Date: June 16th, 2004 11:24 AM Author: sepia bisexual school legal warrant
Scoring wise yeah, but I was just looking at the statistics and they had almost double the total yards we did, but with 4 turnovers. Having said that though, CU's defense should be much improved, and their offense should be solid if they can get some receivers to step up.
Date: June 16th, 2004 11:29 AM Author: Iridescent hyperventilating mexican piazza
Yep, wide receivers will be the big question mark. Monteilh is talented, but a little short. Also, Klatt loves throwing to his feet for some reason. Blake Mackey is supposed to be very good, but he's only a soph... We should be able to run pretty well, and the defense should be much improved.