Archive for the ‘Game Analysis’ Category

October 4th, 2009

Thoughts on being 4-1

Lot of emotions and anger came out of watching Michigan fall to Michigan State in OT. A frustrating day of where the offense just couldn’t get into any kind of rhythm. The defense consistently put Michigan State in third and long situations but couldn’t get off the field. A remarkable comeback by [...]

September 27th, 2009

Michigan is 4-0, but…

Well, Michigan is through September with a perfect 4-0 record. The record is perfect, but the play on the field is far from it. Rich Rodriguez and his coaching staff are going to have a field day when they go back and watch film of yesterday’s game. The linebacking play is terrible [...]

September 24th, 2009

Michigan’s Story of 2009

The 2009 season has been defined by highs and lows – thankfully there have been a few more highs than lows and the lows seem to happen off the field more than on. Michigan fans have experienced more on the field excitement after three games than they have seen in the past 5 years. [...]

September 14th, 2009

10 Observations from Saturday’s Game

Thoughts and observations from Saturday’s ridiculously amazing come from behind victory over Notre Dame:

The crowd was electric and I’m officially a fan of the piped in music. I found myself and the others around me getting louder when the music was playing – which carried over into being loud during gameplay.

Tate Forcier has restored [...]

September 8th, 2009

Game 1 Media Binge

Your media coverage and aftermath of Michigan’s glorious opening day victory over Western Michigan.

Wolverine Historian is always providing us with great highlight montages.

Kevin Koger’s ridiculously impressive one-handed catch from a high Forcier pass later in the game after Michigan had already dropped 31 – this one is thanks to Michigan SportsCenter

And hear the crowd chant [...]

September 7th, 2009

Western Michigan: 1st Half Offensive Breakdown

I’ve decided to break down the first half of play from Saturday. Michigan doesn’t have a scoring drive in the second half (damnit man!). If you like the break down – LEAVE A COMMENT – so I can change accordingly or add to it.
1st Quarter – 1st Series
Matthews fair catches a [...]

September 7th, 2009

Game 1 Links, News and Notes

Several articles over on Bleacher Report worth reading:

Michigan Football: A Bronco Beatdown
Zen and the Wolverine: Why Michigan Must Be “On” This Year
Team Unity Outduels Dissention: Michigan Runs Past Western
Wolverine Overtime: Forcier, Shoelace Propel Michigan Past Western

Over on Scout

Gameday Musings: Week 1

Coverage from the Detroit News

Wolverines Tougher for Adversity
Game shows Rich Rodriguez, his players are willing [...]

September 6th, 2009

Western Michigan Stream of Thoughts

Later today I will be posting a drive-by-drive game analysis for both the offense and the defense. First, here are some thoughts and observations gained from yesterday’s smackdown.

Michigan looked crisp and like they were on a mission. The crowd was louder than usual. Once a lead was solidified – the student section [...]

July 12th, 2009

The Michigan Spread Offense 101

The program has taken a sharp turn from the Lloyd Carr era into the Rich Rodriguez era. Many things have coincidentally changed along with the obvious – the stadium construction brings change to one of college footballs most sacred temples, the Spring Game now is an event that should soon attract 80,000 – 100,000 [...]

July 10th, 2009

How will Rodriguez play Forcier and Robinson?

With August looming on the horizon I’ll call it fair to lay down a few valid questions about Tate Forcier and Denard Robinson. What will their roles be? Is it even right to include Nick Sheridan in that picture? For the sake of not wanting to relive some of last year, I’m [...]

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