2019 College Football

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Stick a fork in Michigan and Michigan State - they are done !

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I agree with Denny - looks like Ohio State vs Wisconsin in the Big 10. Michigan almost snatched defeat from the jaws of victory after leading Illinois by over 20 some points to zero. Michigan's lack of offense and poor defense almost lost the game in the third quarter. Harbaugh must have promised the team yet another all expense paid vacation at the start of the fourth quarter, as they started to play football once again. That is likely the last game Michigan will win this year. As for Michigan State, they need to go back to the drawing board and learn the game of football. Most of my day was taken up by watching the Oklahoma and L S U game. Both close games by teams that can play football ( Fla.and Texas are not bad either ). Either one of those four teams could teach the Michigan boys how to play football !

[Denny]

Well Harbaugh and Michigan continue to surprise people yet again as they blew away Illinois today on the road 42-25 and next up for them is a tough road game next week at Penn State before coming home in two weeks versus Notre Dame. With the win today at Illinois, this now puts Michigan at 5-1 and in third place in the Big 10 East behind Ohio State who’s 6-0 and in first place and Penn State who’s 5-0 and second place but Penn State plays at Iowa this Saturday night which will be a very tough game for each team. Meanwhile, Michigan Stare got crushed and hammered at Wisconsin as expected today 38-0 and this now puts the Wisconsin Badgers at 6-0 and in first place in the Big 10 West Division. It’s looking more and more like it’ll be Ohio State versus Wisconsin for the Big 10 title. Needless to say when Michigan plays Ohio State later this year, go outside and do your leaves and yard work instead of seeing that game on TV and wasting your time as Michigan doesn’t have any chances or prayers in this game! This will be one ugly game for them.

[Denny]

Thanks for that correction Garbear as I noticed that earlier today on the schedule and didn't have the time to make the correction on my post regarding the location of that game. At any rate I don't believe that Michigan and Harbaugh if you will stand a chance with that game on the road in Penn State and then coming back home to play the Irish. I think Michigan really got fortunate and lucky as far as their win versus Iowa. However, after what Ohio State did to Michigan State there is clearly no way in heck that Michigan will beat them at the end of the season! If people thought that last year the Bucks laid the smack on Michigan and embarrassed them, they haven't seen anything yet. With Michigan's offense this year the way they've been and struggled, I could easily see them only getting maybe a field goal possibly versus Ohio State or even then getting shut out completely! Of course I know I'm jumping a bit on this but the way Ohio State is playing right now I think they are a force to be dealt with and Wisconsin on the other hand is almost as good in the West Division as Ohio State in the East. It will probably come down to the Bucks and Badgers for the Big 10 Title this year.

[garbear]

I guess posting twice about the Penn State game is more than enough:)

[garbear]

Well I guess Michigan yesterday surprised the heck out of us all with their grueling hard fought win versus Iowa in Ann Arbor and winning it 10-3 and giving the Hawkeyes their first loss. The Wolverines came in ranked 19th so now it will be interesting to see where they move up at in the polls with a few upsets yesterday. Next up for Michigan is on the road at Illinois before playing two tough home games with Penn State and Notre Dame. Maybe Harbaugh just got lucky yesterday but we will soon see if his luck continues with Penn State and Notre Dame which I don’t believe it will but, who am I to say and predict as I would have thought they’d have no chance versus Iowa. Also Ohio State crushed MSU yesterday 34-10 to remain undefeated at 6-0 while MSU dropped to 4-2 and they play at Wisconsin next week who’s 5-0 and undefeated. Like some have said, there may be no stopping the Buckeyes this year and I’ve heard this team could be even better yet without Urban Meyer! Michigan will have no chance and prayers when they face them at the end of the year in Ann Arbor. I’m sure that will likely be Harbaugh’s last and final game as coach and on the Michigan sidelines as I see another crushing and embarrassing loss and if folks thought that last year’s loss was an embarrassment, this year will be worse especially at home I would think and say. Just my two cents and opinions only on this here!

The Penn State game is a road game, not at Ann Arbor.

[garbear]

Well I guess Michigan yesterday surprised the heck out of us all with their grueling hard fought win versus Iowa in Ann Arbor and winning it 10-3 and giving the Hawkeyes their first loss. The Wolverines came in ranked 19th so now it will be interesting to see where they move up at in the polls with a few upsets yesterday. Next up for Michigan is on the road at Illinois before playing two tough home games with Penn State and Notre Dame. Maybe Harbaugh just got lucky yesterday but we will soon see if his luck continues with Penn State and Notre Dame which I don’t believe it will but, who am I to say and predict as I would have thought they’d have no chance versus Iowa. Also Ohio State crushed MSU yesterday 34-10 to remain undefeated at 6-0 while MSU dropped to 4-2 and they play at Wisconsin next week who’s 5-0 and undefeated. Like some have said, there may be no stopping the Buckeyes this year and I’ve heard this team could be even better yet without Urban Meyer! Michigan will have no chance and prayers when they face them at the end of the year in Ann Arbor. I’m sure that will likely be Harbaugh’s last and final game as coach and on the Michigan sidelines as I see another crushing and embarrassing loss and if folks thought that last year’s loss was an embarrassment, this year will be worse especially at home I would think and say. Just my two cents and opinions only on this here!

The Penn State game isn't a home game, it's at Penn State.

[Denny]

Well I guess Michigan yesterday surprised the heck out of us all with their grueling hard fought win versus Iowa in Ann Arbor and winning it 10-3 and giving the Hawkeyes their first loss. The Wolverines came in ranked 19th so now it will be interesting to see where they move up at in the polls with a few upsets yesterday. Next up for Michigan is on the road at Illinois before playing two tough home games with Penn State and Notre Dame. Maybe Harbaugh just got lucky yesterday but we will soon see if his luck continues with Penn State and Notre Dame which I don’t believe it will but, who am I to say and predict as I would have thought they’d have no chance versus Iowa. Also Ohio State crushed MSU yesterday 34-10 to remain undefeated at 6-0 while MSU dropped to 4-2 and they play at Wisconsin next week who’s 5-0 and undefeated. Like some have said, there may be no stopping the Buckeyes this year and I’ve heard this team could be even better yet without Urban Meyer! Michigan will have no chance and prayers when they face them at the end of the year in Ann Arbor. I’m sure that will likely be Harbaugh’s last and final game as coach and on the Michigan sidelines as I see another crushing and embarrassing loss and if folks thought that last year’s loss was an embarrassment, this year will be worse especially at home I would think and say. Just my two cents and opinions only on this here!

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Once again, the road to the Big 10 championship runs thru Ohio State country. O S U plays M S U tonight and is favored by almost three touchdowns ( 20 points ). A loss tonight would almost end M S U 's chances for a title.

Michigan plays Iowa and Michigan is favored by 3 1/2 points. I'll take Iowa here and the points. I expect to hear the boo birds before halftime.

[Denny]

How true that is I guess Bob as he’s yet to beat Ohio State since he took over at Michigan and last year, Ohio State laid the smack on Michigan and embarrassed them. Probably won’t matter too much though but at least this year, Michigan plays them at home in Ann Arbor and also at the Big House! That could possibly be Harbaugh’s last and final game on the sidelines as Michigan’s head football coach. Only time will tell here.

[Ohio Bob]

Speaking as a life-long Buckeye fan, Jim Harbaugh is the best Michigan coach Ohio State has ever had. ;-)

[Denny]

Good and great point Ed and I agree 100% as they don’t stand any type of chance or prayer for that matter with Iowa, Penn State along with Notre Dame. In my opinion, they shouldn’t even be showing those three games on TV as those games will be a major embarrassment to both Michigan fans at least what’s left of them along with their players and the alumni. Don’t be too concerned about Harbaugh packing his bags yet Ed as his fate was already sealed if you will after they got crushed by Wisconsin. The final nails in the coffin if you will are coming up as I said with those three games with Iowa, Penn State and Notre Dame! What will be interesting is IF Michigan decides to get rid of him then will he coach in the College Ranks, go back to the NFL or possibly call it a career then and retire? I can see two things happening one of which he may become an assistant coach in the NFL or else he goes into the TV broadcast booth for some network. Of course we’ll have to see on that!

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From this point forward, in the schedule, we will see what Michigan gets in return for spending millions and millions of dollars on their football program ! If I was Harbaugh I'd start packing my bags.

[Denny]

Well the good news is that yesterday Michigan crushed Rutgers while at home in Ann Arbor 52-0 and that makes them 3-1 now for the season. However, the road now doesn’t get any easier. Next Saturday they are at home versus a 4-0 Iowa team and it seems that they always struggle with Iowa. Then they play at Illinois on October 12 and then it really gets ugly with games at Penn State afterward and then finally back at home on October 26 versus Notre Dame. I only see them winning one game during that stretch and that’s at Illinois. Don’t see too much hope for them playing Iowa, Penn State and Notre Dame. I think Harbaugh is all but done and that stretch of games if you will is gonna really tell the story of this year’s Michigan Football team along with Harbaugh and his future here at Michigan. Maybe Michigan should start now if they haven’t already trying to look for a replacement coach and staff for next year. Next Saturday night Michigan State visits Ohio State in what should be an interesting game. However, Ohio State just keeps rolling and right now they’re 5-0 and ranked 5th in the NCAA while Michigan State is at 4-1 and ranked 25th in the NCAA. Next weekend we should all find out some answers on both Michigan and Michigan State and their seasons!

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How in the world did this thread go from football to basketball ? We must have a lot of angry Michigan football fans here ! The entire Michigan football team will be taken on an all expense paid vacation next year to Madison Wisconsin to learn how to play football ! Coach Harbaugh ( with that Deer in the headlight look ) stated that " Next year we'll play the girl scouts first " !

[garbear]

I could not believe that Michigan's Basketball Coach went to the NBA and signed with the Cavs when I heard that news on the TV a long time back. When I was at a cousin's graduation party earlier this year, we all talked about what and how Juwan Howard would do for the Michigan Basketball program. I am also not a big or huge fan of College either. The Basketball program at least ended up with a little bit of success I guess when they had their last head coach. Hopefully now with Juwan Howard, they don't go into the basement and the dunk tank! In talking with my brother last night about Michigan and Ohio State's Football programs, he mentioned that The Ohio State University if you will is sort of like what the Patriots of the NFL are. The point is, the Patriots somehow seem to overcome anything and everything that gets in their way and you could say the same holds true for Ohio State as you look with them at least with Urban Meyer stepping down after last season along with all of the previous scandals that effected the Football Program there and yet somehow the Bucks still seems to recover without so much as a scratch on them. My oldest brother believes that they will also easily win the Big 10 East Division this year as they are still that good enough in the Big 10 even without Urban as their head coach. I also did a search today and correct me if I am wrong but it seemed that when Michigan had Greg Mattison running their Defense were they maybe a touch better than now? It seems like since Don Brown has taken over running the Defense, Michigan has been and played horribly on Defense. Just my two cents only here!

Also thought Greg Mattison was good, but now at OSU. Don Brown was supposedly this defensive guru at Boston College, but haven't seen it at "M".

[Denny]

I could not believe that Michigan's Basketball Coach went to the NBA and signed with the Cavs when I heard that news on the TV a long time back. When I was at a cousin's graduation party earlier this year, we all talked about what and how Juwan Howard would do for the Michigan Basketball program. I am also not a big or huge fan of College either. The Basketball program at least ended up with a little bit of success I guess when they had their last head coach. Hopefully now with Juwan Howard, they don't go into the basement and the dunk tank! In talking with my brother last night about Michigan and Ohio State's Football programs, he mentioned that The Ohio State University if you will is sort of like what the Patriots of the NFL are. The point is, the Patriots somehow seem to overcome anything and everything that gets in their way and you could say the same holds true for Ohio State as you look with them at least with Urban Meyer stepping down after last season along with all of the previous scandals that effected the Football Program there and yet somehow the Bucks still seems to recover without so much as a scratch on them. My oldest brother believes that they will also easily win the Big 10 East Division this year as they are still that good enough in the Big 10 even without Urban as their head coach. I also did a search today and correct me if I am wrong but it seemed that when Michigan had Greg Mattison running their Defense were they maybe a touch better than now? It seems like since Don Brown has taken over running the Defense, Michigan has been and played horribly on Defense. Just my two cents only here!

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The entire Michigan basketball team needs to be taken on an all expense paid vacation - just like the football team. That way they can BUY talent !

[garbear]

Be very curious to see what Juwan Howard does with the "M" basketball program.

[mopar tim]

Exactly right Ed. You can't buy a team now i'm not much for college sports but it is plain to see the problems with this program. Over paid coaching staff,Less than average players,poor recruiting and a lack of the old time pride Michigan teams used to have. Just my 2 cents here.