Florida 41, Michigan 15

[Detroit Dan]

I was way off on Michigan's performance against Ohio State. I've lost confidence in my ability to predict these things.

But Michigan is favored by more level-headed people than myself. So I'll go with them. Michigan 24, Florida 17.

[WingsFan]

Nah, M's first play will be a check-down by Patterson to a wheel route by Gentry.

And he would drop it, butterfingers hasn't made up his mind about going pro? Someone needs to tell him he need to learn how to block also.

But the good news is Black says hes finally at full speed if JH doesn't go to the air this game (with his top RB out) he never will. Though im really looking forward to seeing what Turner can do, one door closes one opens.


Chase and Perry named Captains for the game.

[WingsFan]

Some Michigan QB season passing attempts (not sure if this includes Bowl games) or how accurate it is. (Yoder)


2018 Shea Patterson: 289

2016 Wilton Speight: 331

2015 Jake Rudock: 389

2013 Devin Gardner: 345

2005 Chad Henne: 382

2004 Chad Henne: 399 (true frosh)

2003 John Navarre: 456

2002 Navarre: 448

2001 Navarre: 346

1998 Tom Brady: 323

[hack]

Telling.

[WM Wolverine]

Wasn't an issue till they faced defenses that could stop the run and M STILL didn't change their philosophy... re NW, Sparty, ND, Buckeyes, all close games or losses... Hoosiers slowed them up a bit too...

I'm fine with this strategy but you need to realize when it's not working and adjust accordingly AND be able to throw the ball when needed. Play action pass on third and long isn't ever a good call but we saw in way too often...

Re: Florida... loss of Bush really hurts, massive step down to Gil who was who opponents usually ran at. Hopefully McGrone or another linebacker steps up and earns Gils spot...

Higdon is a big loss too, M had a chance to run between the tackles but won't be able to with Evans... maybe Turner is worthy of his recent practice hype...

Not optimistic today but defense should keep it close. Gators defensive ends need to be blocked and M needs to get pressure themselves on Franks.

????

[Jeff Buchanan]

Bush played Mike in Brown's defense. Ross was his back-up and will replace Bush at that position. Gill played and Will probably play Will v. UF. We may see McGrone and Anthony Jordan at Will, possibly Jordan at Mike. Hudson plays Viper. Michael Barrett is his supposed back-up for the bowl???

Brown does use a Sam on passing downs and Noah Furbush filled that roll.

Interesting passing stats from Yoder. My guess is that Harbaugh underplayed the passing game because of his concerns with weaknesses at the OT position. I don't think M's offense looked particularly good against any teams with a credible defensive front; Patterson was on the run against both ND and osu, among others with decent DEs. That forced the offense into 22 personnel formations (one or more TEs, 2 RBs one WR) and limits the complexity of the passing game and is part of the reason M's passing game looked so anemic and overly reliant on the PA.

I don't see how that gets fixed for the bowl today. If Harbaugh does call more passing plays, say out of more 11 personnel formations (spready with 3 receivers) expect Patterson to be running for his life and making stupid mistakes....... that's the problem and that's why Harbaugh does what he does.

[WM Wolverine]

Ross played Bush's spot when Bush was out, Gil played only WLB...

Your right, Ross replaces Bush and Gil replaces Ross... Was simpler to just say Gil is a massive downgrade from Bush.

[Cody_Russell]

[WM Wolverine]

My thinking two, I'm expecting a close game in the twenties that could go either way.

Bush is a big loss, he erased tons of screens and I don't know if Ms other linebackers will read them like Bush always did.

[WM Wolverine]

Kinnel picked on twice, both big plays.

[Tom W]

Gee, there are CFB Semi-Final games on today. Who knew?

[Wellington_beefhouser]

[WM Wolverine]

Tight ends need to catch those balls however.

[WM Wolverine]

Evans need to get some yards after contact.

[Wellington_beefhouser]

Evans has been less than spectacular. His proper use is pass catcher/screen guy.