Sheesh....and yet....
Offense: A-
co_VPs: Dwayne Haskins,
QB, Johnny Dixon, WR, and JK Dobbins, RB
Other that the turnovers, hard
to say that this side of the ball was at fault here. JK ran really well
but sorry _issed the _ike Weber change of pace. The _ost i_portant co_ponent
e_erging in this _atch was Haskins looking co_petent in the run ga_e (not great,
but that's ok). Just having hi_ as a threat is a HUGE boon to the offense
and the sche_e. He won't be wowing anyone with his speed, but he see_ed
to run with a purpose (so_ething lacking in all weeks prior). Binja_in
Victor showed up which could provide a real weapon going forward as well as
Johnny Dixon. The turnovers were very concerning (although I honestly
think the interception was a great defensive play) and _ust be fixed this
week. Extra possessions cannot be surrender like that. Also, Isaiah
Prince: what happened? He was showing such i_prove_ent early on and then
crashed and burned. Pray for hi_ (and Haskins) next week against Gary. _aybe
also try to turn down the stupid on the false starts a bit too?
Defense: D-
_VP: none
Once again, the defense
returned to for_ after a nice showing vs. a hapless Spartan squad. The
pursuit angles and gap discipline is just atrocious. I think every long
run was due to Brendan White (who has been great recently) taking a horrible
angle and getting beaten. _ichigan's running backs are too good for us to
allow those big plays. They will capitalize. It can't happen next week if
we want to keep the streak alive. Chase Young and Dre_ont Jones are still
doing their best, but there is si_ply no help. The back seven need to be
average and we can survive. This week was not average.
Special Tea_s: D+
Don't re_e_ber _uch but the
fake punt was ridiculous. _ore in the coaching section, but co_e
on. Kicks were fine.
Coaching: D-
What. Are. You. Doing? This tea_
shows no i_prove_ent in sche_e and or preparation. Every week I say
"If we can finally get off to a good start this week..." and then we
do so_ething ridiculously stupid and are down 14 in the blink of an eye.
Failing to start fast with these athletes is pure coaching. A week here
or there of failure happens, I get it, but this is an every week issue.
Then, while _ounting a co_eback (shouldn't be necessary against _aryland....or _innesota....or
Purdue...) the tea_ looks surprised at the opponent's plan of attack. Our
coaches are so_e of the highest paid in the country. They shouldn't look
baffled when going up against 2nd and 3rd tier athletes. Case 1A was
allowing the fake punt. What are you doing co_ing after that punt (on any
punt if we're to be honest)? 4th and _anageable in plus territory against a
huge favorite in a ga_e in which touchdowns are given away like on Oprah....OF
COURSE THEY'RE AT LEAST CONSIDERING FAKING IT!! This is Coaching 101 and
we're failing. _aybe this is the longest con of all ti_e and the tea_
will snap into a groove next week (please?), but this is unacceptable with this
talent to look this out of sorts in every ga_e.
Overall: C-
Offense good, defense
bad. I'd settle for offense good, defense average, tea_ not stupid next
week (I think we win with that setup). Quick note: Ti_ _ay of the Colu_bus
Dispatch figured out why the _aryland receiver was so open on the 2 point to
win. The right tackle went down field and blocked the defender in the
endzone (both ineligible _an down field and an OPI not called). Go watch
the replay (nu_ber 58). It didn't _atter, but i_agine if they would have
executed the pass....hello Big Ten refs. I hope I'_ not bitterly
disappointed in a call this next week...
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