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Preview: Nebraska
THE ESSENTIALS WHAT Michigan at Nebraska WHERE Pinnacle Bank Arena, Lincoln, Nebraska WHEN 9 pm Eastern, Thursday LINE Michigan -4 (KenPom) TV ESPN2Right: Lil' Red status update—STILL TERRIFYING EVEN...
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Doug Nussmeier, Advanced Stats Take
There are two main metrics by which I look at an offense, with different philosophies emphasizing different elements. I look at how well an offense does at converting first downs ([# of plays gaining a...
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Dear Diary is in the Zone
So we've got ourselves a new offensive coordinator. I guess there's no use hiding that I'm on the more ambivalent end of the spectrum of Michigan fans, but I'm a spread zealot, and I admit...
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Hoops Opponent Watch: Definitely a New Year Edition
Should old B-Dub bowls be forgot, and never brought to mind? Should old TFLs be forgot, in days of auld lang syne?It's a brand new year full of not last year. Let's enjoy it. Non-Conference...
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Things About Doug Nussmeier
In the aftermath of Michigan's quick OC change, everyone who's met, heard of, or birthed Doug Nussmeier has been asked about what they think about him. ("Needs to shave more often." –Mom) This post...
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The Breaks
Terran Petteway, who'd already poured in 14 second-half points, blew past Nik Stauskas with disconcerting ease. While Zak Irvin helped in the paint to force a difficult scoop that caromed off the...
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Five New Offers
With the season in the rearview and a new playcaller on the payroll the coaches have wasted no time in putting some new names on the offer board. Five new scholarship offers were extended within the...
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2015 Names To Watch: Jackson Harris
Position: Tight EndHt/Wt/40: 6'6" / 245 lbs. / 4.85Location: Columbia Central High School – Columbia, TNOffers: Clemson, Florida State, Georgia, Georgia Tech, Kentucky, Louisville, Memphis, Mississippi...
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MGoPodcast 5.14: Nuss Fuss
Approximately 45 minutes. WELCOME OBI WAN NUSSOBIHere is your droid, now save us man. Nussmeier: a surprisingly shotgun guy who put it on his quarterback last year when he had to and he gets credit for...
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Doug Nussmeier, Quarterback Guru
How much can Devin Gardner benefit from the change in OCs? Quite a bit, it appears.Before new offensive coordinator Doug Nussmeier entered the coaching ranks, he was a Walter Payton Award winner (best...
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Unverified Voracity Rants Unhingedly
Let's smother this meme in its crib, okay? In the aftermath of Nussmeier's hire you can't throw a rock without hitting an article that broaches the possibility of a QB controversy next year. [Picture...
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Fire Hockey Al Borges
1/10/2013 – Michigan 2, Wisconsin 5 – 10-5-2, 2-1 Big Ten 1/11/2013 – Michigan 1, Wisconsin 3 – 10-6-2, 2-2 Big TenWell… I suppose we have to talk about what is going on with the hockey team. On...
View ArticleTuesday Recruitin' Practices Driving, Life-Saving
Something Unrelated To Nussmei--wait it's totally about NussmeierSam Webb's latest Detroit News feature covers the potential recruiting impact of Doug Nussmeier; according to Greg Biggins—who covered...
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Nussbag: Nuss This, Nuss That, Nuss The Other One It's Got Bells On
the solution to Michigan's OL issues is clear: get the mustache backYeah but all those other guys.Brian,I am shocked that a discussion regarding Nussmeier working with last year's assistant coaches has...
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Preview: Penn State
THE ESSENTIALS WHAT Michigan vs. Penn State WHERE Crisler Center, Ann Arbor, Michigan WHEN 8 pm Eastern, Tuesday LINE Michigan -14 (KenPom) TV BTNRight: The return of point guard Tim Frazier has helped...
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Michigan 80, Penn State 67
Bryan Fuller/MGoBlogI'm sitting in the Crisler Center having just watched a thoroughly entertaining Michigan win, in which they would've covered the KenPom spread if not for a meaningless* late layup...
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2014 Names To Watch: Marlon Mack
Position: Running BackHt/Wt: 6'0" / 190 lbs.Location: Booker High School (2014) – Sarasota, FLOffers: Ball State, Florida Atlatntic, Florida Intl, Indiana, Iowa State, Marshall, Middle Tenn St,...
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Upon Further Review: Bama Offense vs Oklahoma, a Hokepoints
Years ago, Brian posted a UFR of a West Virginia game in order to provide his readers with a feel for how the Rodriguez spread offense worked. Nussmeier's offense at Alabama isn't so different from...
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Make It Take It
1/14/2014 – Michigan 80, Penn State 67 – 12-4, 4-0 Big TenDUNKS ON DUNKS (or layups I guess) [Bryan Fuller]What if I told you that Michigan would lose two NBA first-round draft picks and a preseason...
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This Week's Obsession: New Faces
photos: David Stluka/AP via SI; WXYZ still; Mike Pettigano; Justin Aller/BlackshoediariesMichigan's not the only Big Ten East power program holding introductory press conferences this month. PSU has a...
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