We don't need no stinking healing post

Michigan 30
UConn 10

Denard..... this bud is for you!!!!!

This is what 113,090 looks like.

A Girl Scouts: Scrimmage 8/21/2010

Well boys and girls. T9 got the chance (along with a dozen hundred others, or so) to check out the new premium seats and the team.

Lemme say, the stadium looks great! The new sound system will have the place ROCKIN'.
And tomorrow is the annual Fan Day.

Beyond that, you are on your own.

Just kidding.

In theory there were no photos/videos allowed. Rule follower here did just that. I'm betting you will be able to find some other blog/website with the contraband if you desire. Me? I'm just going to share what I saw.

Denard: He will absolutely start as he is clearly the leader on the team. He had the most energy during warm-ups, was the first one and the fastest one doing stretch drills, and was clearly the first-team QB of the day during the 'scrimmage'. He hit a nice 23-ish yard pass on a WICKED play fake to Grady. And then ran it in for another 25 or so on a QB draw, juking a DB as he went. Enough to even get the sidelines "ooh-ing".

Tater: Low energy, still doesn't step into his throws. Can hit Tacopants on a dime though....ie, over threw a bunch. Just didn't seem engaged, although propped his center up when a bad snap caused a fumble. He and Denard didn't seem to have much love for each other. Not nasty, just not talking to one another or very friendly---at least from the nosebleed seats.

Devin Gardner: Our lucky number 7. Lemme tell you this kid looks GOOD. Tall, poised, mobile, accurate, made smart reads--he got most of the action for the day.

RBs: Ooooh we got a bunch of them! Mike Shaw looks strong and fast. Although I think he coughed one up. Vince Smith is a beast. He looks fast and confident and was not afraid to go lateral. Quote of the day? "Cox your ball carrier". Hoping for more Beavis and Butthead like comments soon! heh-heh. heh-heh.

And, all of the QBs got some snaps up under center from the typical, old-school, smash-mouth, big ugly I-formation football. Niiiiice.

Big ol' number 77 Taylor Lewan even got flagged for a personal foul after the whistle going after safety Jordan Kovacs. I like the intensity!

AND NOW TO EVERYONE'S QUESTION:

THE DEFENSE

Unfortunately, it will remain a mystery. Lots of different looks, lots of substitutions and variation. I will say, however, that the D closes fast and hits hard. Still no support in the middle, but better pursuit angles and zone-like defense. Anyone hits us deep on the edge though and that will be 6. A lot.
Like I said before, best Defense??? BALL CONTROL OFFENSE.

SPECIAL TEAMS
Take your anti-acids now. Kick off team didn't kick it into the end-zone once, and didn't control the return. Punt coverage? Close your eyes as it may be a scary ride.

OVERALL????
I'm stoked for the season to start already!!!!!
I'm excited for the "new" stadium and "new" crowd traditions.
And, I've got my fingers crossed that we can win the ones we are supposed to and that everyone stays healthy.

GO BLUE !!!!!!!
BEAT CONNECTICUT

Now.... What are you going to do ?

Looking for an oasis: Football in the Desert

Oh, the land is bare

The glare hot,

And the way uncertain.

Stagnate and whither,

Or trudge forward,

To the horizon

of the unknown.

This is football in the desert.

This is our Michigan Difference.

Just for now.

Because,those who stay,

Will be champions.

Back-Handed. Um, thanks? boss...

In an attempt to support Rich Rod, Mary Sue said this to the Washington Post the other day:

"I don't think it's fair to coaches to bring them in and say, 'We're going to give you three years,'" she said in an interview on Friday, citing a recent example. "When [former men's basketball coach] Tommy Amaker came in, we stuck with him for six years. It just wasn't going to work; it wasn't the right fit. But it wasn't a rushed decision."

Ruh-roh Scooby.

Lions vs. Wolverines? WE WIN !!!

Bummer bad football weekend, no??
How terrible bad are the Lions???
Well, it got me thinking....
What if we played the Lions, who would win??
So, I went and checked out each team's offensive stats.
(pun not necessarily intended....)

Dudes! Our offense's numbers are better than theirs AND our QB's numbers are better too ! WOOT WOOT

	UNIV. OF MICHIGAN	DETROIT LIONS
Total Offensive Yards	3,613	2,048
Offense: Avg Yds Per Play	5.8	4.4
3rd Down Conversions	46/119 (39%)	42/106 (40%)
Rushing Yds Per Play	4.8	3.8
Passing Yds Per Play	7.5	6.1
Touchdowns	37	12
Time of Possession	26:40	30:09

PLAYER	ATT	COMP	YDS	COMP%
Matthew Stafford	172	93	1,062	54.1
Tate Forcier	193	107	1,424	55.4
Daunte Culpepper	62	35	384	56.5
Denard Robinson	22	11	179	50.0

Heck....even our defense seems to stack up even with them!?

THE DEFENSE	UNIV. OF MICHIGAN	DETROIT LIONS
Total Yds Allowed	3,439	2,587
Avg. Yds Per Play	5.5	6.2
3rd Down Conversions	51/142 (36%)	28/76 (37%)
Rushing Yds Per Play Allowed	4.3	4.8
Passing Yds Per Play Allowed	7.0	7.9
Touchdowns	25	25
Time of Possession	33:20	29:51

So take heart, M-fans. All is not as bad as it seems.
Too bad we can't run the game on Madden or something just to be sure.....
If someone figures it out--lemme know!?