Coaching Candidates Part II: Other 5, Coordinators
WELP! When you're 2-4 and a home dog to a Penn State team starting a discarded gyro and a red solo cup at guard it may be time to see what's out there in terms of possible replacements.Previously:the...
View ArticleOne Frame At A Time: Rutgers
You might think downing a slow-rolling punt on the opponent's 11-yard line isn't much to celebrate, but that is why you are you and Dennis Norfleet is the best.In case there was any doubt as to who won...
View ArticleMonday Presser 10-6-14: Doug Nussmeier
file, but he had the same pullover on so not reallyCan you talk about the loss of Derrick Green a little bit and how it impacts you? He looked like he had one of his best games. Two really good carries...
View ArticleMGoTailgate This Saturday
Last year's event; we couldn't get MGoPatio again 'cause it's bookedWhat? MGoBlog and handful of former Michigan players who are disproportionately cornerbacks about my age are going to be tailgating...
View ArticleMonday Presser 10-6-14: Players
Dennis Norfleet, Frank Clark, Jack Miller Frank, obviously that wasn’t what your defense wanted [with] the third down struggles, the passing yards and stuff. What do you identify as the single biggest...
View ArticleCoaching Candidates: NFL, Fringe
WELP! WELP! WELP! welpPREVIOUSLY: the POWER 5, which is just Dan Mullen. The OTHER 5 and college coordinators. I-AA And BeyondAll these guys are risks. Just look at Bobby Hauck, who went a staggering...
View ArticleThis Week's Obsession: Bright Futures
The Question:Ace: We're halfway through the season, and I'm in no mood to ask the standard "how is the team doing compared to expectations?" for obvious reasons. Instead, for a more positive outlook,...
View ArticleUpon Further Review 2014: Defense vs Rutgers
FORMATION NOTES: Not a whole lot was different, but Michigan did line up in a number of under fronts……so that was frustrating what with Ross playing SAM and Ryan at MLB, neither of them doing...
View ArticleWednesday Presser 10-8-14: Brady Hoke
fileNews bullets and important items:Ondre Pipkins should be back this week. Sounds like he was injured last week.The coaches want the running game to be filtered through the running backs because they...
View ArticleFee Fi Foe Film: Penn State Offense
rinse, repeatWelp.Ace (2:36 pm):Â oh god I just realized the only logical game to scout for penn state is... the rutgers game.Brian (2:36 pm): hahahahaIf you need a refresher, here's the original...
View ArticleMGoBBQ: Caveman-Style Flank Steak
Sponsored by:-----------------------What this is: We yoinked Joe Pichey from MMMGoBluBBQ to share his tailgating recipes and Stubb's offered to sponsor it. This is one of those things where we really...
View ArticleOpponent Watch 2014: Week 6
About Last Week:You wreeeeeeecked me The Road Ahead: Penn State (4-1, 1-1 B1G)Last game: ByeRecap: No recap. Bye.This team is as frightening as: We’re sticking with 2013 Michigan, right down to...
View ArticleMailbag: About Football! J/K, No One Emails Me About Football Anymore
bad timingWhat will happen and when?Brian,Obviously, the central issue to our entire fanbase is what is going to happen to Dave Brandon and Brady Hoke, and if something is going to happen to either,...
View ArticleVicious Electronic Questioning: Pity Party II
The old king is dead; long live the kingMike Pettigano is the Penn State blogfather; it was he who years ago united much of their internet presence into the now-defunct LinebackerU. Most of those guys,...
View ArticleFee Fi Foe Film: Penn State Defense
Previously: Penn State OffenseAnthony Zettel had himself a day.While Penn State's offense isn't faring well this year, the opposite is the case for the defense, which ranks 17th in Football Outsiders'...
View ArticleUpon Further Review 2014: Offense vs Rutgers
FORMATION NOTES: Rutgers did some weird stuff. On a number of snaps they'd start off looking like an over, then move a LB down into a three-tech like spot while flaring a DE out. I called those under...
View ArticleDear Diary Says Show Up Anyway
From left #3, #24, #23. [Fuller]Come tailgate, support kids. A reminder that you can join us and former players tomorrow at the Go Blue Bowl Tailgate organized by Marlin Jackson's organization...
View ArticleFriday Recruitin' Strives For Continuous Perfection
Weekend Visitors: KLS "Really Excited" To See MBefore the season went south in a hurry, Michigan was supposed to host a handful of uncommitted official visitors this weekend for their marquee home...
View ArticlePreview: Penn State 2014
EssentialsWHATMichigan vs Penn StateWHEREMichigan Stadium, Ann Arbor MIWHEN7 Eastern October 11th, 2014THE LINEMichigan -1TELEVISIONESPN2TICKETSStarting at 32 bucksWEATHERclear, 0% chance of rain 50...
View ArticlePunt-Counterpunt: Penn State 2014
remember when pepper spray felt bad?PUNTBy Heiko YangIt’s halftime.Both teams are in their locker rooms discussing how they can win this game in the second half. James Franklin is apologizing for not...
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