What is MSU's Major Malfunction?

[byco42]

i'll say this in his defense. The all time record is way overblown, considering that in 1912 michigan was playing high schools and universities that only employed teachers and glassblowers.

I do appreciate more modern-day context. And even in that, michigan's still been consistently solid.

1900-1950: 325-86-21 gp 432
1951-2000: 389-147-12 gp 548
2001-2016: 127-69-0 gp 196

 

[hungry]

I'll say this in his defense. The all time record is way overblown, considering that in 1912 Michigan was playing high schools and universities that only employed teachers and glassblowers.

I do appreciate more modern-day context. And even in that, Michigan's still been consistently solid.

so go back to 1970...I'm pretty sure Byco was referencing a time period that he lived through, not just some eon old era that no one here really had any experience with.

 

[hungry]

I don't think there is any one malfunction to point out. And each problem compounds on the others. Some people seem to think it's a playicallng issue, that the team needs to be more aggressive, but that ignores that our our QBs are inaccurate and our DBs can't cover on a blitz. Some people say the players just aren't any good, but we do know guys like Scott, McDowell, and Copeland were pretty good already. I think the issue overall is lack of ready talent. We have two quality d linemen, one decent lb, one quality db, two quality o linemen, one great rb, and one good wr. That's just not enough in the B1G. Throw away from Copeland, get an easy completion. Run away from McDowell, get an open running lane. Sell out against our running game, and we probably can't hurt you through the air. Lack of talent limits what plays we can safely run, and a limited playbook just makes us even easier to beat.

I really hope guys step up this weekend to make the game competitive, but getting a new crop of players is probably the only fix going forward.

You have a great RB? Who? What are you using to judge this?

 

[LuciousGameWinner]

You have a great RB? Who? What are you using to judge this?

You'll see LJ Scott on sundays without a doubt.

This team has a lot of problems, but I think there is some real problems in the locker room. This team seems to be checked out.

 

[thewolverines24]

You'll see LJ Scott on sundays without a doubt.

This team has a lot of problems, but I think there is some real problems in the locker room. This team seems to be checked out.

I see a lot of RBs play on Sundays. Most of them aren't very good. He has a legit shot to be another one of these not very good NFL RBs.

 

[Monster]

You'll see LJ Scott on sundays without a doubt.

This team has a lot of problems, but I think there is some real problems in the locker room. This team seems to be checked out.

As much as I hate your team, Scott has true superstar potential. That said, he'll never reach it if the team doesn't grow around him in the next two years.

 

[hungry]

You'll see LJ Scott on sundays without a doubt.

This team has a lot of problems, but I think there is some real problems in the locker room. This team seems to be checked out.

Honestly, I did not know which one you were referring to as presently great. I have seen flashes of potential from both Scott and Holmes. He may someday be great, but he isn't there yet.

That being said, Michigan doesn't have a great RB, either.

 

[Mawilli]

That's going to be our excuse next year, too. Losing about 17 starters plus a few major contributors. Still, plenty of talent should help us not suck.

I think we will be fine offensively next year, but defense will take a huge hit no doubt.

 

[atxlion82]

I think we will be fine offensively next year, but defense will take a huge hit no doubt.

We will take a hit but they have done a great job at getting young players quality playing time this year.