rec.sport.football.college

"The Cheesehusker, Trade Warrior" wrote:

>On Sep 13, 11:25 am, Archie Leach
>wrote:
>> "The Cheesehusker, Trade Warrior" wrote:
>>
>> >A) I don't think Michigan is "that" bad. Appy state was a
>> >combination of unusual circumstances, weird play calling and not one,
>> >but two blocked fgs. Dare I call it a "fluke"? Oregon game was a not
>> >unsurprising aftermath of the emotional letdown. Their D is playing
>> >like crap right now - that can change.
>>
>> >B) They have loads of talent - and should they get their heads
>> >screwed on straight, could prove to be very dangerous opponents. PSU
>> >appears to be the class of the Bigger 10 right now - we'll find out in
>> >two weeks
>>
>> They have some skill on offense, but they're stuck using an 18 year
>> old @ QB.
>>
>> Their defense, OTOH--they don't seem to do much of anything, and even
>> less than in years past. The D-Line is especially unimpressive so
>> far, though the shoddy tackling by LB's and shoddy coverage by DB's is
>> also noticeable.
>>
>> Yeah, it could change, but it would seem like if UM had players who
>> could make an impact on defense, they'd have long since been getting
>> PT by now.
>
>Prior to the tOSU game last year, how did the D play? Pretty darned
>well, IIRC - and then suddenly, it all went patooey.

5 draft picks - it appears the real "play makers" have departed and
that void has not been filled yet.