Week 4 Discussion

[WaitTilNextYear]

Quote: Originally Posted by TripleCrown9

I wouldn't be surprised to see Purdue keep it close. Hell they could pull it off.

Anyone "could" pull it off if Michigan continues to be its own worst enemy. We've already seen Cincinnati and Air Force do a decent job being competitive. But Purdue's [pass-happy spread] offense is right in the wheelhouse of what Don Brown's defense excels at stopping. Purdue's defense is also less likely to heavy run-commit like Air Force did and Michigan's offense needs to feed off the run game to get its constant early game jitters out of the way.

I honestly see this as a bad matchup for Purdue, even though they are an improved team over their usual doormat status from years past. Of course, a series of fumbles, interceptions, blown coverages, injuries, and/or bad officiating could always yield a surprise result.

[ImTellinTim]

If Michigan insists on being in 2nd/3rd and long all game again, it's going to be a struggle. Speight seems like he's snakebitten on getting the ball out to the receivers on timing routes. If a guy isn't WIDE open he isn't throwing it. Purdue's been good on first down defense so far this year. I have absolutely ZERO confidence in this Michigan team blowing someone out until they prove they can. I'm expecting another struggle game.

On the other hand, Purdue hasn't seen a defense even close to this so far, so we'll see if they can score enough points.

[Swamp Swagger]

I see Kentucky is playing in the super bowl this week against Florida

Seems most everyone has picked Kentucky to win. It will be tough both defenses are the stregnth .... Not sure how tough Kentuckys is but they seem decent


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[TheShizNo1]

Quote: Originally Posted by ImTellinTim

If Michigan insists on being in 2nd/3rd and long all game again, it's going to be a struggle. Speight seems like he's snakebitten on getting the ball out to the receivers on timing routes. If a guy isn't WIDE open he isn't throwing it. Purdue's been good on first down defense so far this year. I have absolutely ZERO confidence in this Michigan team blowing someone out until they prove they can. I'm expecting another struggle game. On the other hand, Purdue hasn't seen a defense even close to this so far, so we'll see if they can score enough points.

But it ain't the team; the play calling is the worst it's been since Hoke/Borges in the PSU game.

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[ImTellinTim]

Quote: Originally Posted by TheShizNo1

But it ain't the team; the play calling is the worst it's been since Hoke/Borges in the PSU game. Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk

It's both. They are being limited a lot by the ineffectiveness of the QB.

[TheShizNo1]

Quote: Originally Posted by ImTellinTim

It's both. They are being limited a lot by the ineffectiveness of the QB.

Those 3rd and 7s become 3rd and 2/3 if they actually committed to the run.

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[Speedy]

Joy Galloway has secured a seat in my "Dude, shut up." table. I don't think I can listen to him anymore because he's just.....terrible.

[TripleCrown9]

Clemson's kicker is out for the season after tearing his ACL in a "freak accident" at practice.

A defender rolled into him during the team's 2-minute drill at the end of practice.