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Game Thread THE GAME, TSUN at tOSU, Sat Nov 27, Noon ET, ESPN/ABC

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DaddyBigBucks;1689513; said:
Hmmmm

I had the opposite reaction. I figured that to make it 35-20, the Buckeyes would get the final 7 of their 35 points on the first possession of the 3rd quarter. At that point, the score would be 35-3; and Tressel would play the bench from there. With The Game at home, not only the guys who make the travel squad, but every walk-on is available to step into fray. With it being senior day and with the game well in hand; guys who hadn't played for their entire careers will get their chance.

It might still be worse than 35-20; but I bet that's what he was thinking.
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:biggrin: even with the Bucks 3rd and 4th teamers in scum doesn't score twenty. Unless, of course, JT decides to just play 9 on defense in the 4th quarter because he feels bad. I think nine 4th team defenders could keep scum out of the endzone long enough for the offense to grind it out before they get twenty. 7 field goals?? Hell no! Maybe 6 but not 7. Fuck _ichigan!
 
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CFN.TSUN.Preview

Ten Best Michigan Players
1. OG Stephen Schilling, Sr.
2. C David Molk, Jr.
3. WR Roy Roundtree, Soph.
4. DE Ryan Van Bergen, Jr.
5. CB Troy Woolfolk, Sr.
6. QB Tate Forcier, Soph.
7. QB Denard Robinson, Soph.
8. FS Jordan Kovacks, Soph.
9. LB Obi Ezeh, Soph.
10. LB Craig Roh, Soph. [FONT=Arial, Helvetica][/FONT][FONT=Arial, Helvetica][/FONT]
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CFN.Offense

What You Need To Know: The offense should work. Even though it fell off the map over the second half of last year, it wasn?t all that bad with a surprising passing game (considering the style of the attack) that averaged close to 200 yards per outing balanced out with a ground game that managed to average 186 inconsistent yards per game. Four starters are back on a good line that should be a plus despite the lack of star power. The receiving corps gets almost all the key parts back, but while players like Roy Roundtree have the potential to do big things, they have to make the most of their opportunities with the running game controlling things. Michael Shaw leads a speedy group of backs that fit the system, and all the quarterbacks can run ? and that?s the potential problem. Michigan has to figure out it situation under center with Denard Robinson looking strong enough this offseason to push Tate Forcier for the job, while freshman Devin Gardner, in time, will be better than both of them.

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Star of the offense: Sophomore QB Tate Forcier and/or Denard Robinson
Player who has to step up and be a star: Junior RB Michael Shaw
Unsung star on the rise: Redshirt freshman OT Taylor Lewan
Best pro prospect: Senior OG Stephen Schilling
Top three all-star candidates: 1) Schilling, 2) C David Molk, 3) Shaw
Strength of the offense: Mobile Quarterbacks, Line
Weakness of the offense: Running Back Experience, Settled QB Situation

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CFN.Defense

What You Need To Know: Defensive coordinator Greg Robinson is changing things up with the 4-3 alignment of last year going to a more flexible 3-3-5 set. There isn?t a true pass rushing defensive end, but instead there are three tackle-sized players for the front with the hope for the massive William Campbell and the talented Mike Martin to form a great rotation on the inside. One of the linebackers will be used like a combination of end and outside linebacker, and the hope will be for a pass rushing star, likely sophomore Craig Roh, to shine in the position. The secondary has plenty of upside and speed, and it?ll have a hybrid of its own utilizing a Spur, which will be part safety and part linebacker. The linebackers have to play better after a disappointing season from Obi Ezeh and a mediocre one from Jonas Mouton. There?s experience across the board, but the production has to follow.


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Star of the defense: Sophomore LB Craig Roh (on potential)
Player who has to step up and be a star: Senior DE Greg Banks
Unsung star on the rise: Redshirt freshman SS Cameron Gordon
Best pro prospect: Sophomore DT William Campbell
Top three all-star candidates: 1) Roh, 2) FS Jordan Kovacs, 3) Gordon
Strength of the defense: Experience, Safety
Weakness of the defense: Run Defense, Interceptions

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CFN.Depth.Chart
 
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Ten Best Michigan Players
1. OG Stephen Schilling, Sr.
2. C David Molk, Jr.
3. WR Roy Roundtree, Soph.
4. DE Ryan Van Bergen, Jr.
5. CB Troy Woolfolk, Sr.
6. QB Tate Forcier, Soph.
7. QB Denard Robinson, Soph.
8. FS Jordan Kovacks, Soph.
9. LB Obi Ezeh, Soph.
10. LB Craig Roh, Soph.
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Player who has to step up and be a star: Junior RB Michael [strike]Shaw[/strike] Shart
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Feeling the passion: U-M cornerback Troy Woolfolk has deep Wolverine roots, with his father, Butch, being a former U-M star. So he feels the Ohio State rivalry deeply.

?It?s that time to get over the hill and end that (OSU) winning streak,? he said today. ?Everybody on the team, I can see it in their eyes every day when someone mentions Ohio State. Or even just on TV or I just see an O-shaped figure, I just get instantly angry.?

O-shaped figure, like Cheerios?

?I don?t eat Cheerios, Froot Loops, Apple Jacks, none of that,? he said, smiling.
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Michigan AD Dave Brandon not worried about missing Ohio State, Michigan State rivalries | freep.com | Detroit Free Press
 
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Tony Gerdeman sees them going 6-6.

Ozone

8. Michigan
Predicted Finish
6-6 (3-5)

Two-Cent Overview
Without a doubt, there is more depth on this team than Rich Rodriguez's previous two efforts, but there are very few positions settled. Save for receiver and the interior of the offensive line, starters won't be known on offense until a few days prior to their season opener against Connecticut.

Even then, things could be fluid throughout the season. The defense...well, a two-cent overview won't cover it, though it may actually be more settled than the offense. Now whether that's actually a good thing or not, we'll find out pretty quickly.

Schedule
Sept. 4 Connecticut (W)
Sept. 11 at Notre Dame (L)
Sept. 18 Massachusetts (W)
Sept. 25 Bowling Green (W)
Oct. 2 at Indiana (W)
Oct. 9 Michigan State (W)
Oct. 16 Iowa (L)
Oct. 30 at Penn State (L)
Nov. 6 Illinois (W)
Nov. 13 at Purdue (L)
Nov. 20 Wisconsin (L)
Nov. 27 at Ohio State (L)

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