The notion that Day is planning to rub Knowles' nose in it bothers me. While I think and hope that he's now outgrown it, he's shown that one can get in his head and make him work against his interest. I love what we've seen and heard this season about doing whatever it takes to win each game rather than trying to prove a point and that needs to continue Saturday.
This game presents an interesting challenge for someone who knows his tendencies, personnel and flaws, and whether Ryan can rise above that and do what they want offensively. An excellent lead in to the trip up north.
Particularly with an offense that's even less able to win a street fight, compared to last year. And despite the justified frustration with the Michigan gameplan, it almost worked with a QB unable to look side to side.
This year's team is hoping Bo can be Antonio Pittman to provide enough a ground attack (which would be plenty). Meanwhile this may be the best pure operator at QB (remains to be seen if he can maintain when it gets tougher), but with the least size to handle a bruising.
It's vital to know who they are, and the nation will learn who Julian Sayin is this week.
Outflank Jim, and the kudos are the same.
Try to show him up, and it may backfire spectacularly.
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