Preview: Akron 2013
Other stuff here:Ace FFFF!EssentialsWHATMichigan vs AkronWHEREMichigan Stadium, Ann Arbor, MichiganWHENNoon Eastern September 14th, 2013THE LINEM -38TELEVISIONBTNWEATHERsunny, upper 60s 0% chance of...
View ArticleUnverified Voracity Lost A Bet
This guy lost a bet. Don't gamble, kids.Also a lost bet.A love poem to Tommy Rees from a Notre Dame fan.The girls of St. Mary’s pray at your kneesBecause you are not just Tommy ReesNoYou are QB1Equal...
View ArticlePunt-Counterpunt: Akron 2013
Still trying real hard to fear the roo, ma'am.Something's been missing from Michigan gamedays since the free programs ceased being economically viable: scientific gameday predictions that are not at...
View ArticleAkron Liveblog
Fear the Roo. No. I'm super-serious. Fear it you guys. Then read the liveblog chaos mitigation post. And fear that too.Powered by Blyve
View ArticleMichigan 28, Akron 24
NOW FOR SALE IN THE MGOSTOREThis afternoon in front of a late-arriving, non-sellout crowd at the Big House, Michigan faced off against an Akron team that went 1-11, 1-11, and 1-11 in the last three...
View ArticleAkron Postgame Presser: Brady Hoke
Don't mind me I'm just here in the back corner minding my own businessYou stress turnovers so much. Was this a good game to remind your team what can happen if you lose the turnover battle?“Well, I...
View ArticleAkron Postgame Presser: Players
Taylor Lewan and Devin GardnerAs leaders of this team, what was your message to your teammates after this game?Lewan: "It was embarrassing. Gotta give it to Akron. They played a hard-fought game. We...
View ArticlePhotos from Michigan vs. Akron 2013
Here are the photos from the Akron game on Saturday. Devin Funchess (Upchurch) Fitzgerald Toussaint (Upchurch) Jeremy Jackson (Fuller)Desmond Morgan (Fuller)Full Galleries.Eric UpchurchBryan FullerAs...
View ArticleThe Worst Part Of It
9/14/2013 – Michigan 28, Akron 24 – 3-0Bryan FullerWhat was the worst thing about the events that took place in Michigan Stadium on Saturday? There are dozens of candidates vying for the crown. A...
View ArticleMonday Recruitin' Hugs Everybody
Free Hugs: Not An NCAA ViolationThe Washington Post series "First and 17"—following VA WDE Da'Shawn Hand as he goes through his senior year—continues with a look at his first day of school,...
View ArticleMGoPodcast 5.3: Grouchy Grouches Grouchin'
Grouchin' MISCELLANEOUS WHAT WAS THAT TALKIN'The press box while that was happening, and the stands.OFFENSEWhat's going on, Devin Gardner? THEORIES! We can't run. This is sad. It's bad and sad and...
View ArticleMonday Presser Transcript 9-16-13: Brady Hoke
Bullets: Boo boo watch: Courtney Avery and AJ Williams are improving. Devin Funchess had a cramp. Mario Ojemudia will be fine. Taylor Lewan is in a boot because it's fashionable. Jake Ryan is getting...
View Article2015 Names To Watch: Keisean Lucier-South
Position: Defensive EndHt/Wt: 6'6" / 215 lbs.Location: Lutheran High School – Orange, CAOffers: Arizona, Boise State, California, Colorado, Miami (FL), Oregon, Oregon State, TCU, Tennessee, Texas,...
View ArticleHokepoints: Earning the Right to Rush Four
That's my compilation of all the Zips passing plays and check-downs. What you saw:Lots of quick, dinky-dunky passes (not on the DL) A handful of screens the DL didn't chase Black consistently getting...
View ArticlePicture Pages: Nose Penetration Allowed
Michigan's running game wasn't quite as bad as it looks in the stats, as they had some good gains wiped out by phantom holding penalties, but it warn't good. One of Michigan's main issues was not...
View ArticleOne Frame At A Time: Game? What Game?
After securing my copy of the Akron game, which somehow didn't instantaneously melt my hard drive, I solicited GIF requests on Twitter. A sampling of your responses:There were also requests for...
View ArticlePicture Pages: Adjusting On The Fly
I'd planned on posting another Picture Pages this week from the Notre Dame game on the assumption that there wouldn't be much from the Akron game to discuss. Surprise! The good news—ish—is that this...
View ArticleTuesday Presser Transcript 9-17-13: Greg Mattison
Opening remarks:"Well, here we are again. I might as well answer it before you ask. What about the pass rush? You're going to ask that question and the answer I'm going to give you is one, they kept...
View ArticleTuesday Presser Transcript 9-17-13: Al Borges
Opening remarks:"Okay. Anybody? Heiko, you don't have a question? You always have a question."MGoIAmAboutToLookReallyStupidIn321: I do. I was just waiting for someone else to break the ice. Anyway,...
View ArticleThis Week's Obsession: Dual Threat
[Fuller]The weekly roundtable wonders about this whole "let's not get another Gardner" plan (that isn't the plan). Our depth chart:What, my Henson-ian athleticism isn't good enough for ya?...
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