***Official OHIO STATE-MICHIGAN Thread*** (1 Viewer)

[ChampBailey24]

two of the red shirts in the stadium will be the people to whom i sold my tickets in disgust.

 

[Shooter McGavin]

As a Spartan who is used to late season collapses, I've been LOVING sports talk radio after the UofM games the last few weeks. Wal-Mart Wolverine meltdowns are hilarious. The real question in the UM-OSU game this year isn't who will win, but how bad does UM have to get beaten for DickRod to get the axe?

 

[bagger]

I think UM will win.

 

[Shooter McGavin]

I think UM will win.

Not if they play the second half.

 

[bagger]

I think UM will win.

Not if they play the second half.

tOSU is not going to blow out anybody. Pryor has a funny knack of making really poor decisions at the worst time likely allowing UM to stay in the game with some turnovers, and possibly even a defensive score.Rivalry games where there is not a huge disparity in talent (there isn't here) often mean that an underdog at home has a good shot at winning.Not saying UM is better (they're not) or that they will definitively will win, but they have a much better shot than most realize.Maybe I just think this because I root for an underdog like USC and always believe we can win despite the odds against us.

 

[derek245583]

I think UM will win.

Not if they play the second half.

tOSU is not going to blow out anybody. Pryor has a funny knack of making really poor decisions at the worst time likely allowing UM to stay in the game with some turnovers, and possibly even a defensive score.Rivalry games where there is not a huge disparity in talent (there isn't here) often mean that an underdog at home has a good shot at winning.Not saying UM is better (they're not) or that they will definitively will win, but they have a much better shot than most realize.Maybe I just think this because I root for an underdog like USC and always believe we can win despite the odds against us.

I am going to assume this USC you are referring to is South Carolina.

 

[BigJohn]

I think UM will win.

Not if they play the second half.

tOSU is not going to blow out anybody. Pryor has a funny knack of making really poor decisions at the worst time likely allowing UM to stay in the game with some turnovers, and possibly even a defensive score.

Rivalry games where there is not a huge disparity in talent (there isn't here) often mean that an underdog at home has a good shot at winning.

Not saying UM is better (they're not) or that they will definitively will win, but they have a much better shot than most realize.

Maybe I just think this because I root for an underdog like USC and always believe we can win despite the odds against us.

whoa

 

[Shooter McGavin]

Rivalry games where there is not a huge disparity in talent (there isn't here)

Maybe not offensively, but Michigan's defense is atrocious, and it's mainly due to a lack of talent (and size).

 

[The Commish]

Rivalry games where there is not a huge disparity in talent (there isn't here)

Maybe not offensively, but Michigan's defense is atrocious, and it's mainly due to a lack of talent (and size).

Agreed....defenses aren't even close. It's clear that RR focus on offense in years 1/2 have allowed the already depleated defense to suffer that much more. Hopefully year 3 he can fill some of those huge holes. They have 15 or so unfilled scholarships, but they will still be young and going to a 3/4 defense is no trivial task....even if you have the horses.

 

[Da Guru]

Rivalry games where there is not a huge disparity in talent (there isn't here)

Maybe not offensively, but Michigan's defense is atrocious, and it's mainly due to a lack of talent (and size).

And RR has a bunch of small guys coming in next year. RR is recruiting guys that have only had offers from MAC type schools. RR is not going after the 4-5 star players that Michigan can get..he still thinks he is at WVU.About the second halfs..I heard a stat today that Michigan has been out scored something like 90-19 in the second half of games.

 

[derek245583]

Rivalry games where there is not a huge disparity in talent (there isn't here)

Maybe not offensively, but Michigan's defense is atrocious, and it's mainly due to a lack of talent (and size).

And RR has a bunch of small guys coming in next year. RR is recruiting guys that have only had offers from MAC type schools. RR is not going after the 4-5 star players that Michigan can get..he still thinks he is at WVU.About the second halfs..I heard a stat today that Michigan has been out scored something like 90-19 in the second half of games.

Its more than that in the second half, I guarentee you that.

 

[Spartans Rule]

And RR has a bunch of small guys coming in next year. RR is recruiting guys that have only had offers from MAC type schools. RR is not going after the 4-5 star players that Michigan can get..he still thinks he is at WVU.

This is true, and wonderful for MSU. We're getting so much in-state talent that RR is ignoring for whatever reason.State had 10 four-star players in the 2009 class, 8 of them from Michigan. So far for 2010 we've got 4 four-stars, 3 from Michigan.I guarantee Lloyd Carr would've signed a few of those guys.

 

[PizzaDeliveryGuy]

I think UM will win.

The Bucks were beaten by Purdue so it is possible. I'll never feel 100% with Pryor behind center. It is a shame that Posey doesn't have a better throwing QB getting the ball to him. That being said, Tressel gets a pass on the Purdue loss but losing to one of the worse UM teams in history will have him updating his resume. I'm taking the Buckeyes 70-14.

 

[whoknew]

I think UM will win.

The Bucks were beaten by Purdue so it is possible. I'll never feel 100% with Pryor behind center. It is a shame that Posey doesn't have a better throwing QB getting the ball to him. That being said, Tressel gets a pass on the Purdue loss but losing to one of the worse UM teams in history will have him updating his resume. I'm taking the Buckeyes 70-14.

Not a bad call.I see Minor running for 313 yards and UM winning 42-28.

 

[Death Bytes]

RR is not ignoring the talent. They just aren't interested in coming to Michigan. Why? Because the economy has collapsed so bad in the area that the bosters don't have the money to entice that talent to the school.

Yes I said it. It's money, and due to the economy of the area, Michigan is suffering for it. And no, I'm not throwing Michigan under the bus by saying they've been paying their players. All the premier college football programs do it (yes, including Ohio State). It's all just done under the radar.

Michigan won't return to what they once were until the economy recovers in the area and the boosters have money again.

 

[Doctor Detroit]

RR is not ignoring the talent. They just aren't interested in coming to Michigan. Why? Because the economy has collapsed so bad in the area that the bosters don't have the money to entice that talent to the school.Yes I said it. It's money, and due to the economy of the area, Michigan is suffering for it. And no, I'm not throwing Michigan under the bus by saying they've been paying their players. All the premier college football programs do it (yes, including Ohio State). It's all just done under the radar. Michigan won't return to what they once were until the economy recovers in the area and the boosters have money again.

Michigan has the most living alumni of any school in the country and they throw money at the school from Dubai to Denton Texas. In Ann Arbor the economy isn't like it is other places in Michigan and unlike Ohio State which draws a ton of average kids, Michigan draws the Midwest's elite. A lot of kids from Chicago, Kansas City, Cincinnati, just about everywhere. When they finish at Michigan they end up all over the country, they don't stay in the local area. Rivals dot com has Michigan at #14 right now for 2010, ahead of Ohio State, they are two spots in front of Chesnut U at Scout.com. In all the rankings I've seen so far Michigan and Ohio State are expecting similar talent classes so you have no idea what you are talking about (same goes for State wieners). Michigan was ranked as having the 8th best class in 2009 by Rivals dot com, 14th at Scout dot com, and 13th by ESPN. In closing your post sucks and is just flat out incorrect.

 

[Death Bytes]

RR is not ignoring the talent. They just aren't interested in coming to Michigan. Why? Because the economy has collapsed so bad in the area that the bosters don't have the money to entice that talent to the school.Yes I said it. It's money, and due to the economy of the area, Michigan is suffering for it. And no, I'm not throwing Michigan under the bus by saying they've been paying their players. All the premier college football programs do it (yes, including Ohio State). It's all just done under the radar. Michigan won't return to what they once were until the economy recovers in the area and the boosters have money again.

Michigan has the most living alumni of any school in the country and they throw money at the school from Dubai to Denton Texas. In Ann Arbor the economy isn't like it is other places in Michigan and unlike Ohio State which draws a ton of average kids, Michigan draws the Midwest's elite. A lot of kids from Chicago, Kansas City, Cincinnati, just about everywhere. When they finish at Michigan they end up all over the country, they don't stay in the local area. Rivals dot com has Michigan at #14 right now for 2010, ahead of Ohio State, they are two spots in front of Chesnut U at Scout.com. In all the rankings I've seen so far Michigan and Ohio State are expecting similar talent classes so you have no idea what you are talking about (same goes for State wieners). Michigan was ranked as having the 8th best class in 2009 by Rivals dot com, 14th at Scout dot com, and 13th by ESPN. In closing your post sucks and is just flat out incorrect.

I stand corrected. RR has done and is doing an AWESOME job recruiting talent. I hope he stays at Michigan for many, MANY years.

 

[Doctor Detroit]

Rivalry games where there is not a huge disparity in talent (there isn't here)

Maybe not offensively, but Michigan's defense is atrocious, and it's mainly due to a lack of talent (and size).

And RR has a bunch of small guys coming in next year. RR is recruiting guys that have only had offers from MAC type schools. RR is not going after the 4-5 star players that Michigan can get..he still thinks he is at WVU.

Michigan had one 5-star and 14 4-star recruits last year. They have four 4-star and 15 3-star commits already and most of the 5 stars are still undecided (only Bama has more than 1). Can you link the guys on that list that were only recruited to "MAC type school?" TIA.

 

[Doctor Detroit]

RR is not ignoring the talent. They just aren't interested in coming to Michigan. Why? Because the economy has collapsed so bad in the area that the bosters don't have the money to entice that talent to the school.Yes I said it. It's money, and due to the economy of the area, Michigan is suffering for it. And no, I'm not throwing Michigan under the bus by saying they've been paying their players. All the premier college football programs do it (yes, including Ohio State). It's all just done under the radar. Michigan won't return to what they once were until the economy recovers in the area and the boosters have money again.

Michigan has the most living alumni of any school in the country and they throw money at the school from Dubai to Denton Texas. In Ann Arbor the economy isn't like it is other places in Michigan and unlike Ohio State which draws a ton of average kids, Michigan draws the Midwest's elite. A lot of kids from Chicago, Kansas City, Cincinnati, just about everywhere. When they finish at Michigan they end up all over the country, they don't stay in the local area. Rivals dot com has Michigan at #14 right now for 2010, ahead of Ohio State, they are two spots in front of Chesnut U at Scout.com. In all the rankings I've seen so far Michigan and Ohio State are expecting similar talent classes so you have no idea what you are talking about (same goes for State wieners). Michigan was ranked as having the 8th best class in 2009 by Rivals dot com, 14th at Scout dot com, and 13th by ESPN. In closing your post sucks and is just flat out incorrect.

I stand corrected. RR has done and is doing an AWESOME job recruiting talent. I hope he stays at Michigan for many, MANY years.

Translation: "I shot my mouth off when I didn't know what the hell I was talking about because I'm a mouth breathing Ohio State fan."

 

[Death Bytes]

RR is not ignoring the talent. They just aren't interested in coming to Michigan. Why? Because the economy has collapsed so bad in the area that the bosters don't have the money to entice that talent to the school.Yes I said it. It's money, and due to the economy of the area, Michigan is suffering for it. And no, I'm not throwing Michigan under the bus by saying they've been paying their players. All the premier college football programs do it (yes, including Ohio State). It's all just done under the radar. Michigan won't return to what they once were until the economy recovers in the area and the boosters have money again.

Michigan has the most living alumni of any school in the country and they throw money at the school from Dubai to Denton Texas. In Ann Arbor the economy isn't like it is other places in Michigan and unlike Ohio State which draws a ton of average kids, Michigan draws the Midwest's elite. A lot of kids from Chicago, Kansas City, Cincinnati, just about everywhere. When they finish at Michigan they end up all over the country, they don't stay in the local area. Rivals dot com has Michigan at #14 right now for 2010, ahead of Ohio State, they are two spots in front of Chesnut U at Scout.com. In all the rankings I've seen so far Michigan and Ohio State are expecting similar talent classes so you have no idea what you are talking about (same goes for State wieners). Michigan was ranked as having the 8th best class in 2009 by Rivals dot com, 14th at Scout dot com, and 13th by ESPN. In closing your post sucks and is just flat out incorrect.

I stand corrected. RR has done and is doing an AWESOME job recruiting talent. I hope he stays at Michigan for many, MANY years.

Translation: "I shot my mouth off when I didn't know what the hell I was talking about because I'm a mouth breathing Ohio State fan."

Apparently my post wasn't thick enough. Next time I'll be sure to add the so you don't get confused.

 

[derek245583]

Dude looks like Lance Armstrong with his backpedaling....

 

[Death Bytes]

Dude looks like Lance Armstrong with his backpedaling....

I still stand by my original comment. It's not a coinkidink that the decline of Michigan's talent is a mirror image of the decline in the Southeast Michigan economy for the past decade.

 

[Doctor Detroit]

RR is not ignoring the talent. They just aren't interested in coming to Michigan. Why? Because the economy has collapsed so bad in the area that the bosters don't have the money to entice that talent to the school.Yes I said it. It's money, and due to the economy of the area, Michigan is suffering for it. And no, I'm not throwing Michigan under the bus by saying they've been paying their players. All the premier college football programs do it (yes, including Ohio State). It's all just done under the radar. Michigan won't return to what they once were until the economy recovers in the area and the boosters have money again.

Michigan has the most living alumni of any school in the country and they throw money at the school from Dubai to Denton Texas. In Ann Arbor the economy isn't like it is other places in Michigan and unlike Ohio State which draws a ton of average kids, Michigan draws the Midwest's elite. A lot of kids from Chicago, Kansas City, Cincinnati, just about everywhere. When they finish at Michigan they end up all over the country, they don't stay in the local area. Rivals dot com has Michigan at #14 right now for 2010, ahead of Ohio State, they are two spots in front of Chesnut U at Scout.com. In all the rankings I've seen so far Michigan and Ohio State are expecting similar talent classes so you have no idea what you are talking about (same goes for State wieners). Michigan was ranked as having the 8th best class in 2009 by Rivals dot com, 14th at Scout dot com, and 13th by ESPN. In closing your post sucks and is just flat out incorrect.

I stand corrected. RR has done and is doing an AWESOME job recruiting talent. I hope he stays at Michigan for many, MANY years.

Translation: "I shot my mouth off when I didn't know what the hell I was talking about because I'm a mouth breathing Ohio State fan."

Apparently my post wasn't thick enough. Next time I'll be sure to add the so you don't get confused.

I know what you were doing. This thread is too soft, it's up to us to get it heated up.

 

[Spartans Rule]

Michigan has the most living alumni of any school in the country and they throw money at the school from Dubai to Denton Texas. In Ann Arbor the economy isn't like it is other places in Michigan and unlike Ohio State which draws a ton of average kids, Michigan draws the Midwest's elite. A lot of kids from Chicago, Kansas City, Cincinnati, just about everywhere. When they finish at Michigan they end up all over the country, they don't stay in the local area. Rivals dot com has Michigan at #14 right now for 2010, ahead of Ohio State, they are two spots in front of Chesnut U at Scout.com. In all the rankings I've seen so far Michigan and Ohio State are expecting similar talent classes so you have no idea what you are talking about (same goes for State wieners). Michigan was ranked as having the 8th best class in 2009 by Rivals dot com, 14th at Scout dot com, and 13th by ESPN. In closing your post sucks and is just flat out incorrect.

Michigan's current class is ranked higher because of volume. They're averaging 3.05 stars per player on Rivals. That's tied with Iowa and behind Penn State (3.70), Ohio State (3.54), Illinois (3.33) and Michigan State (3.21). Same with Scout... you've got Penn State (3.90), Ohio State (3.69), Michigan State (3.43), Illinois (3.33), then Michigan (3.20).As everything fills up, they'll drop in the overall rankings.I agree that Michigan's 2009 class was strong, and that anyone who thinks the UM athletic program is hurting for booster money is beyond clueless.

 

[Death Bytes]

I know what you were doing. This thread is too soft, it's up to us to get it heated up.

 

[Doctor Detroit]

Michigan has the most living alumni of any school in the country and they throw money at the school from Dubai to Denton Texas. In Ann Arbor the economy isn't like it is other places in Michigan and unlike Ohio State which draws a ton of average kids, Michigan draws the Midwest's elite. A lot of kids from Chicago, Kansas City, Cincinnati, just about everywhere. When they finish at Michigan they end up all over the country, they don't stay in the local area. Rivals dot com has Michigan at #14 right now for 2010, ahead of Ohio State, they are two spots in front of Chesnut U at Scout.com. In all the rankings I've seen so far Michigan and Ohio State are expecting similar talent classes so you have no idea what you are talking about (same goes for State wieners). Michigan was ranked as having the 8th best class in 2009 by Rivals dot com, 14th at Scout dot com, and 13th by ESPN. In closing your post sucks and is just flat out incorrect.

Michigan's current class is ranked higher because of volume. They're averaging 3.05 stars per player on Rivals. That's tied with Iowa and behind Penn State (3.70), Ohio State (3.54), Illinois (3.33) and Michigan State (3.21). Same with Scout... you've got Penn State (3.90), Ohio State (3.69), Michigan State (3.43), Illinois (3.33), then Michigan (3.20).As everything fills up, they'll drop in the overall rankings.

Could be true but there are still a lot of 4 and 5 star recruits considering Michigan so I don't think they are done gathering wood so to speak. It's also true State has done extremely well this year in state so we'll see how that plays out over time. Michigan is not a state with a ton of talent but it's still probably top 20 and Michigan should be pulling all the 4 and 5 star talents except for teh few that choose ND, OSU, and State.

 

[Paper Lions]

How times have changed. I used to live for this week during football season. Parties were planned a month in advance. Now there is not one person that I know having a get together for the game. I probably will not even watch the game.

two of the red shirts in the stadium will be the people to whom i sold my tickets in disgust.

What the heck is going on around here?

 

[Paper Lions]

Michigan has the most living alumni of any school in the country and they throw money at the school from Dubai to Denton Texas. In Ann Arbor the economy isn't like it is other places in Michigan and unlike Ohio State which draws a ton of average kids, Michigan draws the Midwest's elite. A lot of kids from Chicago, Kansas City, Cincinnati, just about everywhere. When they finish at Michigan they end up all over the country, they don't stay in the local area. Rivals dot com has Michigan at #14 right now for 2010, ahead of Ohio State, they are two spots in front of Chesnut U at Scout.com. In all the rankings I've seen so far Michigan and Ohio State are expecting similar talent classes so you have no idea what you are talking about (same goes for State wieners). Michigan was ranked as having the 8th best class in 2009 by Rivals dot com, 14th at Scout dot com, and 13th by ESPN. In closing your post sucks and is just flat out incorrect.

Michigan's current class is ranked higher because of volume. They're averaging 3.05 stars per player on Rivals. That's tied with Iowa and behind Penn State (3.70), Ohio State (3.54), Illinois (3.33) and Michigan State (3.21). Same with Scout... you've got Penn State (3.90), Ohio State (3.69), Michigan State (3.43), Illinois (3.33), then Michigan (3.20).As everything fills up, they'll drop in the overall rankings.I agree that Michigan's 2009 class was strong, and that anyone who thinks the UM athletic program is hurting for booster money is beyond clueless.

We'll see how this all shakes out. Interesting post for sure SR.

 

[derek245583]

Michigan has the most living alumni of any school in the country and they throw money at the school from Dubai to Denton Texas. In Ann Arbor the economy isn't like it is other places in Michigan and unlike Ohio State which draws a ton of average kids, Michigan draws the Midwest's elite. A lot of kids from Chicago, Kansas City, Cincinnati, just about everywhere. When they finish at Michigan they end up all over the country, they don't stay in the local area. Rivals dot com has Michigan at #14 right now for 2010, ahead of Ohio State, they are two spots in front of Chesnut U at Scout.com. In all the rankings I've seen so far Michigan and Ohio State are expecting similar talent classes so you have no idea what you are talking about (same goes for State wieners). Michigan was ranked as having the 8th best class in 2009 by Rivals dot com, 14th at Scout dot com, and 13th by ESPN. In closing your post sucks and is just flat out incorrect.

Michigan's current class is ranked higher because of volume. They're averaging 3.05 stars per player on Rivals. That's tied with Iowa and behind Penn State (3.70), Ohio State (3.54), Illinois (3.33) and Michigan State (3.21). Same with Scout... you've got Penn State (3.90), Ohio State (3.69), Michigan State (3.43), Illinois (3.33), then Michigan (3.20).As everything fills up, they'll drop in the overall rankings.I agree that Michigan's 2009 class was strong, and that anyone who thinks the UM athletic program is hurting for booster money is beyond clueless.

We'll see how this all shakes out. Interesting post for sure SR.

The spartans have no chance in the future...if the economy is still in the tank in Michigan, they may as well not even field a team....they are now a small market squad like the Devil Rays or the Royals.

 

[Shooter McGavin]

Could be true but there are still a lot of 4 and 5 star recruits considering Michigan so I don't think they are done gathering wood so to speak.

With all the drama going on around the program, I've got to imagine that will hurt their recruiting of those types of prospects, at least for this year. I don't think there will be a long-term impact or decline in their recruiting success, but with the current turmoil, and the possibility that the coaching staff will be gone after this year (not likely) or next if things don't turn around (guaranteed if they don't win 8+ games), will likely make a lot of those kids look elsewhere.

 

[ChampBailey24]

Could be true but there are still a lot of 4 and 5 star recruits considering Michigan so I don't think they are done gathering wood so to speak.

With all the drama going on around the program, I've got to imagine that will hurt their recruiting of those types of prospects, at least for this year. I don't think there will be a long-term impact or decline in their recruiting success, but with the current turmoil, and the possibility that the coaching staff will be gone after this year (not likely) or next if things don't turn around (guaranteed if they don't win 8+ games), will likely make a lot of those kids look elsewhere.

We're looking good for quite a few 4* recruits. This class is not as good as most Michigan classes are but it's not gonna go down as an awful class.

 

[The Commish]

RR is not ignoring the talent. They just aren't interested in coming to Michigan. Why? Because the economy has collapsed so bad in the area that the bosters don't have the money to entice that talent to the school.Yes I said it. It's money, and due to the economy of the area, Michigan is suffering for it. And no, I'm not throwing Michigan under the bus by saying they've been paying their players. All the premier college football programs do it (yes, including Ohio State). It's all just done under the radar. Michigan won't return to what they once were until the economy recovers in the area and the boosters have money again.

No offense, but you are really bad at this....

 

[bagger]

For the people thinking that tOSU will score 35 without even trying, with the exception of New Mexico St, tOSU has not scored over 40 points all year.

 

[Foosball God]

For the people thinking that tOSU will score 35 without even trying, with the exception of New Mexico St, tOSU has not scored over 40 points all year.

I'm not sure they have faced a defense as bad as Michigan's yet.

 

[bagger]

For the people thinking that tOSU will score 35 without even trying, with the exception of New Mexico St, tOSU has not scored over 40 points all year.

I'm not sure they have faced a defense as bad as Michigan's yet.

true. but on the road ohio st is averaging 28 ppg. i think they could get into the 30s, but it just seems like ohio st has little to play for in this game and michigan is looking to save its season. to me that seems like it will be closer than people think.but i haven't seen enough of michigan to maybe realize how bad their D is.

 

[Shooter McGavin]

For the people thinking that tOSU will score 35 without even trying, with the exception of New Mexico St, tOSU has not scored over 40 points all year.

I'm not sure they have faced a defense as bad as Michigan's yet.

Wisconsin scored more points against Michigan than they did against Wofford. ETA: and they usually get destroyed by mobile quarterbacks.

 

[derek245583]

Lots of over rating of Michigan's D in here.

 

[wadegarrett]

For the people thinking that tOSU will score 35 without even trying, with the exception of New Mexico St, tOSU has not scored over 40 points all year.

I'm not sure they have faced a defense as bad as Michigan's yet.

true. but on the road ohio st is averaging 28 ppg. i think they could get into the 30s, but it just seems like ohio st has little to play for in this game and michigan is looking to save its season. to me that seems like it will be closer than people think.

agree here

 

[whoknew]

Look - enough of this fighting.

The bottom line is Ohio State sucks ###.

 

[Das Boot]

I think UM will win.

Not if they play the second half.

tOSU is not going to blow out anybody. Pryor has a funny knack of making really poor decisions at the worst time likely allowing UM to stay in the game with some turnovers, and possibly even a defensive score.Rivalry games where there is not a huge disparity in talent (there isn't here) often mean that an underdog at home has a good shot at winning.Not saying UM is better (they're not) or that they will definitively will win, but they have a much better shot than most realize.Maybe I just think this because I root for an underdog like USC and always believe we can win despite the odds against us.

Agreed... many fans make the same mistake every year of underestimating games like this.I think it has a good chance of being a competitive game... and an entertaining one for people who aren't fans of either team.Something like 27-24 won't surprise me.Get your popcorn ready!

 

[GreatLakesMike]

For the people thinking that tOSU will score 35 without even trying, with the exception of New Mexico St, tOSU has not scored over 40 points all year.

I'm not sure they have faced a defense as bad as Michigan's yet.

true. but on the road ohio st is averaging 28 ppg. i think they could get into the 30s, but it just seems like ohio st has little to play for in this game and michigan is looking to save its season. to me that seems like it will be closer than people think.but i haven't seen enough of michigan to maybe realize how bad their D is.

You obviously don't understand the rivalry. Michigan week is bigger than Christmas in Columbus.

 

[ChampBailey24]

From Tate's facebook - I got the boys from back home coming in this week on their official visits. RB- Brennan Clay Oklahoma commit WR-Kenny Stills RB/WR Dillon Baxter USC commit SS- Tony Jefferson- UCLA commit

So here's the tentative visitors list -

4* RB Brennan Clay

4* WR Kenny Stills

4* RB Dillon Baxter

4* SS Tony Jefferson

4* CB Cullen Christian

4* CB Rashad Knight

4* CB Tony Grimes

3* DE Clarence Murphy

4* DT Mike Thornton

3* LB Tyrone Cornileus

4* DT Richard Ash

4* DT Jatashun Big Texas Beachum

4* WR Kenny Shaw

2* S Ray Vinopal

4* CB Dior Mathis

4* LB Josh Furman

Commits -

2009 CB - Adrian Witty

4* SS/LB Marvin Robinson

2011 -

RB Demetrius Hart (Offers from UM, ND, others - 4* lock)

S/LB Hasean Clinton Dix (sick sick highlights film....kinda looks like Latwan Anderson)

DB Doran Grant

DB Ryan Griffin

DE/TE Chris Rock

LB Lawrence Thomas

Ol Anthony Zettel

WR Deanthony Arnett

S Ron Tanner

All of these 2011 kids except Griffin and maybe Zettel will be 4*. As for the 2010 visitors list, I bolded the names that are sure to make it. The others have said they would come but it's still a bit uncertain. Either way, there will be a lot of talent at this game.

 

[Bobcat10]

From Tate's facebook - I got the boys from back home coming in this week on their official visits. RB- Brennan Clay Oklahoma commit WR-Kenny Stills RB/WR Dillon Baxter USC commit SS- Tony Jefferson- UCLA commit

Slightly

 

[ChampBailey24]

From Tate's facebook - I got the boys from back home coming in this week on their official visits. RB- Brennan Clay Oklahoma commit WR-Kenny Stills RB/WR Dillon Baxter USC commit SS- Tony Jefferson- UCLA commit

Slightly

Clay was down to OU and UM at one point, Tony Jefferson is a soft commit to UCLA and is looking around. It's the first time I've seen Baxter's name mentionned so it's likely just a free trip to hang out with his friends but it's nice to get him on campus.

 

[Christo]

Dude looks like Lance Armstrong with his backpedaling....

I still stand by my original comment. It's not a coinkidink that the decline of Michigan's talent is a mirror image of the decline in the Southeast Michigan economy for the past decade.

 

[ChrisCooleyFan]

From Tate's facebook - I got the boys from back home coming in this week on their official visits. RB- Brennan Clay Oklahoma commit WR-Kenny Stills RB/WR Dillon Baxter USC commit SS- Tony Jefferson- UCLA commit

So here's the tentative visitors list -

4* RB Brennan Clay

4* WR Kenny Stills

4* RB Dillon Baxter

4* SS Tony Jefferson

4* CB Cullen Christian

4* CB Rashad Knight

4* CB Tony Grimes

3* DE Clarence Murphy

4* DT Mike Thornton

3* LB Tyrone Cornileus

4* DT Richard Ash

4* DT Jatashun Big Texas Beachum

4* WR Kenny Shaw

2* S Ray Vinopal

4* CB Dior Mathis

4* LB Josh Furman

Commits -

2009 CB - Adrian Witty

4* SS/LB Marvin Robinson

2011 -

RB Demetrius Hart (Offers from UM, ND, others - 4* lock)

S/LB Hasean Clinton Dix (sick sick highlights film....kinda looks like Latwan Anderson)

DB Doran Grant

DB Ryan Griffin

DE/TE Chris Rock

LB Lawrence Thomas

Ol Anthony Zettel

WR Deanthony Arnett

S Ron Tanner

All of these 2011 kids except Griffin and maybe Zettel will be 4*. As for the 2010 visitors list, I bolded the names that are sure to make it. The others have said they would come but it's still a bit uncertain. Either way, there will be a lot of talent at this game.

Also have read that Alex Smith has decommited And for its worth Cullen's trip was cancelled to tOSU last week.

They both make there commitments tuesday. I say Alex goes to UNC, and we get Cullen for sure, and would be good if we get Cullen's teamate as well

 

[bagger]

For the people thinking that tOSU will score 35 without even trying, with the exception of New Mexico St, tOSU has not scored over 40 points all year.

I'm not sure they have faced a defense as bad as Michigan's yet.

true. but on the road ohio st is averaging 28 ppg. i think they could get into the 30s, but it just seems like ohio st has little to play for in this game and michigan is looking to save its season. to me that seems like it will be closer than people think.but i haven't seen enough of michigan to maybe realize how bad their D is.

You obviously don't understand the rivalry. Michigan week is bigger than Christmas in Columbus.

true. but ohio st has the rose bowl locked up and their players know they are better.it has let down written all over it.

 

[PizzaDeliveryGuy]

Death Bytes. Please stop.

 

[derek245583]

I wish I was as optimistic about UM's chances as nearly everyone else in this thread....

 

[PizzaDeliveryGuy]

For the people thinking that tOSU will score 35 without even trying, with the exception of New Mexico St, tOSU has not scored over 40 points all year.

I'm not sure they have faced a defense as bad as Michigan's yet.

true. but on the road ohio st is averaging 28 ppg. i think they could get into the 30s, but it just seems like ohio st has little to play for in this game and michigan is looking to save its season. to me that seems like it will be closer than people think.but i haven't seen enough of michigan to maybe realize how bad their D is.

You obviously don't understand the rivalry. Michigan week is bigger than Christmas in Columbus.

true. but ohio st has the rose bowl locked up and their players know they are better.it has let down written all over it.

This is the most important game that RR has coached as well. Need a win for bowl eligibility, OSU rivalry, and he has to feel the axe bearing down on his neck.