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From MGoBlog, a Michigan blogging website and message board:
"I am wondering what defensive philosophy Michigan will take next week when defending against the ND offense? Obviously, the passing game is the primary concern. My personal opinion is that we should avoid the big play at all costs. I know this sounds like an extremely obvious point to make, but what I am saying is that we should play defense in a way that will give ND the underneath passes and runs in order to prevent anything going for over ten yards or so.
I know to some of you this may sound incredibly stupid and may mean a long and infuriating game where Jimmah picks us apart. But there are a couple of reasons why I think this is the best strategy in for this game.
First of all, we need to protect the weakest part of our defense. We do this by giving the receivers a little extra cushion and by getting pressure with our front four (ie not having to blitz that often). The strength of our D is the front seven, and we have to put the game on their shoulders.
Secondly, I want to see if ND can beat us with a balanced attack of running and short passes. By making them take the underneath stuff, it puts a lot of pressure on them to be mistake free over and over again. One bad pass, a sack, or a big hit on the running back and we can make them pay big time.
I am basically saying that Michigan needs to play a bend don't break style next Saturday. I think that Notre Dame is much improved offensively from last year, but I still think that they will susceptible to some mistakes if we make them earn every yard they get, rather than letting their big WRs get past our secondary on one play for 6.
This could make for a record day for Jimmah and a a good number of us fans ripping our hair out strand by strand, but I personally feel it is the best option for this game. Let me know what you think!"
The first part of the quote in bold is correct. Michigan cannot allow the big plays.
The second part is incredibly stupid. Michigan cannot spend the entire game letting Clausen throw slants, screens, and swing passes.
There is no way in hell Michigan gets pressure on Clausen with a four man rush.
It is very hard to make mistakes when all you're doing is throwing screens and swing passes, which it what this idiot was implying Michigan was going to force Notre Dame to do all game.
If all he's scared about is just one big play touchdown, what's with this idea of a gameplan?
I've been banned from this MGoBlog within an hour of registering because I was talking about Notre Dame.
From what I've been reading on what basically amounts to a Michigan forum, the only players Michigan fans are aware of are Jimmy Clausen, Golden Tate, and Michael Floyd. Absolutely ZERO mention of Kyle Rudolph. This is a good sign.
Check out this little morsel:
"At least one if not both of ND's long touchdowns were short passes (one in the backfield) the receivers turned into coast-to-coast YACs. If Meechigan tackles like yesterday those plays should not appear on the highlight film next week.
The other two touchdowns were one-on-one plays in the end zone, one where the receiver was blanketed by a CB who couldn't break up the pass at the critical moment.
Not saying there's nothing to worry about, but Michigan's secondary should be an upgrade from Nevada's and hopefully able to make those plays."
Michigan fans are saying that Notre Dame's offense is "predictable as hell". They have this big idea that our offense relies COMPLETELY on the deep ball, and that it's our only successful play.
And, according to them, Golden Tate and Michael Floyd are only good on the deep ball.
If you guys want a laugh, go check out:
MGoBoard | mgoblog
"I am wondering what defensive philosophy Michigan will take next week when defending against the ND offense? Obviously, the passing game is the primary concern. My personal opinion is that we should avoid the big play at all costs. I know this sounds like an extremely obvious point to make, but what I am saying is that we should play defense in a way that will give ND the underneath passes and runs in order to prevent anything going for over ten yards or so.
I know to some of you this may sound incredibly stupid and may mean a long and infuriating game where Jimmah picks us apart. But there are a couple of reasons why I think this is the best strategy in for this game.
First of all, we need to protect the weakest part of our defense. We do this by giving the receivers a little extra cushion and by getting pressure with our front four (ie not having to blitz that often). The strength of our D is the front seven, and we have to put the game on their shoulders.
Secondly, I want to see if ND can beat us with a balanced attack of running and short passes. By making them take the underneath stuff, it puts a lot of pressure on them to be mistake free over and over again. One bad pass, a sack, or a big hit on the running back and we can make them pay big time.
I am basically saying that Michigan needs to play a bend don't break style next Saturday. I think that Notre Dame is much improved offensively from last year, but I still think that they will susceptible to some mistakes if we make them earn every yard they get, rather than letting their big WRs get past our secondary on one play for 6.
This could make for a record day for Jimmah and a a good number of us fans ripping our hair out strand by strand, but I personally feel it is the best option for this game. Let me know what you think!"
The first part of the quote in bold is correct. Michigan cannot allow the big plays.
The second part is incredibly stupid. Michigan cannot spend the entire game letting Clausen throw slants, screens, and swing passes.
There is no way in hell Michigan gets pressure on Clausen with a four man rush.
It is very hard to make mistakes when all you're doing is throwing screens and swing passes, which it what this idiot was implying Michigan was going to force Notre Dame to do all game.
If all he's scared about is just one big play touchdown, what's with this idea of a gameplan?
I've been banned from this MGoBlog within an hour of registering because I was talking about Notre Dame.
From what I've been reading on what basically amounts to a Michigan forum, the only players Michigan fans are aware of are Jimmy Clausen, Golden Tate, and Michael Floyd. Absolutely ZERO mention of Kyle Rudolph. This is a good sign.
Check out this little morsel:
"At least one if not both of ND's long touchdowns were short passes (one in the backfield) the receivers turned into coast-to-coast YACs. If Meechigan tackles like yesterday those plays should not appear on the highlight film next week.
The other two touchdowns were one-on-one plays in the end zone, one where the receiver was blanketed by a CB who couldn't break up the pass at the critical moment.
Not saying there's nothing to worry about, but Michigan's secondary should be an upgrade from Nevada's and hopefully able to make those plays."
Michigan fans are saying that Notre Dame's offense is "predictable as hell". They have this big idea that our offense relies COMPLETELY on the deep ball, and that it's our only successful play.
And, according to them, Golden Tate and Michael Floyd are only good on the deep ball.
If you guys want a laugh, go check out:
MGoBoard | mgoblog
