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Old 09-13-2014, 05:44 PM   #33
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Old 09-13-2014, 08:32 PM   #34
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Tough loss to Michigan State, looks like it was a good defense game though. Gardner definitely had it rough, hopefully next week will be different.
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Old 09-17-2014, 12:42 AM   #35
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Players Get Award Attention, Prep for Terps
Only three games remain on the schedule for Michigan, who is not yet bowl eligible. Sitting at 5-4, the Wolverines have turned their attention to beating Maryland. Beating the Terps won't be easy, but was aided when Quarterback C.J. Brown was sidelined with an injury.

The players have been quiet about the struggles this season, deciding instead to focus on Maryland. After nine games, some of the players have put together solid performances. Enough to get the attention of a few national football awards.

Tight end Jake Butt was named a finalist for the John Mackey Award, given to the top tight end in college football. Butt missed the team's first game but has amassed 33 receptions for 485 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Senior Jake Ryan, who has been an anchor and impact player for Michigan's defense, was recently named to the list of players up for the Dick Butkus Award. Given to the nation's top linebacker, it would be tough not to include Ryan in that discussion. He leads the nation with 44 solo tackles, and has 86 total tackles through nine games. Ryan also has 19 tackles for loss (a team high), all just one season removed from an ACL injury.

Dennis Norfleet was one of twelve players named a semifinalist for the top returner award in college football. Norfleet's 501 total return yards is fourth among players up for the awards. Plus his 99 yard kick return touchdown is one of the longest in the country.

Besides the bright spots, there are some question marks in Michigan's starting lineup. The backfield has drawn criticism, leaving Brady Hoke answering questions about his starting Quarterback. Devin Gardner stats can be deceiving, if you look at his production. Over 2,000 all-purpose yards (1,500+ passing, 500 rushing) and 14 touchdowns looks like what should be expected.

A closer look finds a completion percentage under 50%, 9 interceptions and recent struggles against improved, Big Ten competition. The same can be said for his main target Devin Funchess; whose 49-549-7 line looks wonderful, but shows a decline in per game production.

The offense has definitely been inconsistent, but besides big games against Indiana and Rutgers, conference play has been rough for the Wolverine's 'O.' But troubles on third down and in the redzone have killed drives and scoring opportunities. Not helping matters, Michigan's special teams.

Kicker Matt Wile has connected on 10 of 16 field goals for a conference-worst 62%. Helping is Will Hagerup's punting, but return coverage has resulted in short fields for opponents.

Finally, the defense has seen improvements from last year but has still allowed 31 points per game in the Big Ten. The front seven hasn't been the issue, as Michigan has allowed the 10th least rushing yards in the country. Led by seniors Jake Ryan, Desmond Morgan, Frank Clark (team leading 4.5 sacks), and Brennan Beyer - stopping the run hasn't been the issue.

Proven in the Indiana game and second half of the Michigan State games: it's the secondary. Coaches have talked about changes in personnel, but big plays have become common place.

A 5-4 record is not a common position for Michigan, but it has become normal in the last decade. Mediocrity is something the coaching staff is fighting: Hoke talks about correcting mistakes and eliminating errors. Michigan's play has proven they are struggling to be competitive in their own conference.

Questions are mounting in Ann Arbor, with only three games remaining. The first job is getting bowl eligible, the next should be improving so Michigan can return to a time when "bowl eligible" was a given.
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Old 09-17-2014, 12:44 AM   #36
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Next three games posted in the next three days. Season wrapped by the weekend. Thanks for following, it's great to know this is getting viewed.
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Old 09-17-2014, 11:33 AM   #37
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Saturday, November 10, 2014
Michigan Stadium | Ann Arbor, MI


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Wolverines Topple Terps With Late Green TD

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Stat of the Game: Third Down Conversions: Maryland - 5/16 | Michigan - 10/17
Player of the Game: Devin Funchess, WR - 7 receptions, 60 yards, 75 rushing yards, 1 TD
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1st Quarter
MD: 34 yard pass from C. Rowe to S. Diggs (XP Good) - 9:46
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2nd Quarter
MICH: 23 yard Field Goal by M. Wile - :12
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3rd Quarter
MICH: 75 yard run by D. Funchess (XP Good) - 5:50
MD: 43 yard Field Goal by B. Craddock - :49
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4th Quarter
MICH: 1 yard run by D. Green (XP Good) - 4:14
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Passing Stats
Devin Gardner, QB - 13/35, 114 yards, 2 INT, 68 rushing yards
Caleb Rowe, QB - 10/39, 104 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT, 24 rushing yards
Rushing Stats
Derrick Green, RB - 15 carries, 59 yards, 1 TD
Brandon Ross, RB - 14 carries, 36 yards
De’Veon Smith, RB - 11 carries, 28 yards
Albert Reid, RB - 7 carries, 39 yards
Receiving Stats
Devin Funchess, WR - 7 receptions, 60 yards, 75 rushing yards, 1 TD
Stefon Diggs, WR - 4 receptions, 59 yards, 1 TD
Jake Butt, TE - 4 receptions, 25 yards
Kicking Stats
Brad Craddock, K - 1 of 1, Long of 43, 1 of 1 on XP
Matt Wile, K - 1 of 3, Long of 23, 2 of 2 on XP
Defensive Stats
Matt Robinson, OLB - 7 solo tackles (10 total), 2 for loss, 1 sack
Quinton Jefferson, DE - 3 solo tackles (9 total), 5 for loss, 1.5 sacks, 1 INT

Joe Bolden, MLB - 5 solo tackles (8 total), 1 for loss
James Ross, OLB - 3 solo tackles (6 total), 3 for loss, 1 sack

Sean Davis, SS - 5 solo tackles, 1 INT
Blake Countess, CB - 1 solo tackle (3 total), 1 INT
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Injury Report
C.J. Brown, QB - Maryland - High ankle sprain - Questionable
* - Injury occurred during game
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Old 09-17-2014, 11:38 AM   #38
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Good luck with the end of the season, hopefully Michigan will be able to end it on a high note. Curious to see how the Ohio State game will play out.
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Good luck with the end of the season, hopefully Michigan will be able to end it on a high note. Curious to see how the Ohio State game will play out.
Thanks, it won't be easy. Even without Braxton Miller, OSU has still played pretty well. They are running the ball a lot and having success with it. Kind of interesting that even in the game, they went away from the passing game. But the defense is good and that game might help us salvage 8 wins. Which isn't terrible.
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