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Location: Ann Arbor, Mich. | Founded: 1817 | Enrollment: 39,993 | Colors: Maize and Blue | Stadium: Michigan
Capacity: 107,501 | Coach: Rich Rodriguez

Record: (5-5, 1-5 Big Ten)
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Wolverines report: Inside slant
 

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Inside slant · Strategy and personnel · Notes, quotes
 

 

The Wolverines are trying not to let anyone know that desperation is creeping into the program at a time when they hoped to be building momentum towards the postseason, and beyond. With three games to play in the 2009 season, Michigan has lost four straight Big Ten games, and four of its last five overall after a 4-0 start.

The recent loss at Illinois was a snapshot look at what many fear is happening to the Wolverines' season. Michigan went up 13-7 early against the Illini, and had four shots from the 1 yardline to make it a 20-7 lead in the third quarter. Instead, the Wolverines got stuffed on four straight downs, and Illinois got a huge emotional spike from the defensive stand.

The game that looked so close to being in hand, got away from Michigan coach Rich Rodriguez quickly as Illinois marched 99 yards to score in just six plays, and then buried the Wolverines with 31 unanswered points. When things went bad, he could not reel his team back in, and the game turned into a nightmare. Rodriguez is fighting to keep the season from following that same course.

He got an unexpected vote of confidence from Michigan president Mary Sue Coleman, who said in an interview that she would be patient as Rodriguez built the program his way. Coleman said it was not fair to expect Rodriguez to do great things in two or three years.

The former West Virginia coach is 8-13 as he moves into the final three games of his second season in Ann Arbor. This week's game with a hot-and-cold Purdue team offers him the best opportunity to get a sixth win, make his team bowl eligible, and demonstrate that Michigan has moved up the ladder a rung or two from last season's 3-8 debacle. With Wisconsin and Ohio State next up after Purdue, that climb better take place this week.

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November 8, 2009 12:13 am
Now that Meechigan has sunk to the bottom of the Big Ten I can't help but think of the "Good Ole Days" of the Big 2 and little eight, the Ten Year War, and Woody vs. Bo.  Sadly Rich Rod vs. Tressel lacks the annual intrique where records could be thrown out, Rose Bowl berths achieved, heroes born, and championships decided.  The "Game" has lost its luster and is quick ...(more)
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November 7, 2009 11:18 am
Big Ten Network

10:00am, my time

Almost there.

Come on and prove me wrong that Michigan won't win!!!!!!
Reputation:91
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Since:Nov 16, 2007

November 7, 2009 8:07 pm
The last 9 years Michigan except for last year the offense has been pretty good. I don't get Michigan's issues with defense.  OSU has made a living off of running up the middle for big runs.  You could never, I mean never run on Michigan when Bo and Mo were coaching.  Even Loyd's first several years the defense was the name of the game.
What has happened over the last 10 years
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November 7, 2009 3:28 pm
This Michigan defense and team is a disgrace to anything that Michigan stands for.  The coaches are letting them down when they have control of the game.  Play calling is horrible and Rich Rod better check his ego at the door he isnt building anything but a predictable team.  Im ashamed to watch them play and dont even look foward to the games anymore because I know what is going to ...(more)
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Since:Oct 29, 2007

November 5, 2009 6:29 pm

Let me preface this post by saying that I am 100% supportive of our team and our coach and wish them well.  There is no doubt that we are not good, but the key question is:

ARE WE IMPROVING? 

The way I look at it, a team can be judged on improvement by three criteria:
1. Have we improved since last year?
2. Have we shown improvement th ...(more)

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October 31, 2009 9:54 pm
As a UofM fan, the second half of the Illinois game reminding me very very much of last season.  Completely ineffective and largely mistake-prone.  Forcier looked like a 14 year-old chump.  The offense lacked chemistry, drive, efficiency, and desire.  UofM is, at this point, the worst team in the Big Ten.  What I saw today from them was a total copy of last year's season.& ...(more)
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November 5, 2009 2:53 pm
"If I didn't see the opportunity (to compete right away) I never would have committed to Michigan," explained Gardner. "I talked to the coaches and they said it is wide open. Obviously I'm going to be behind, but if I can come in and get it done they're going to give me a chance."
  Sam Webb wrote this today on the bleacher report.

I wonder if this is going
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November 1, 2009 4:57 pm
Where are the true Michigan fans?

Who stand behind this team no matter what?

I know at lot of people are frustrated, but this is pathetic. I'm sick of seeing fire RR and Greg Robinson threads. Have some faith in our coaching staff. I'm sick of seeing bench Tate Forcier and let Denard Robinson start threads. How quickly do you give up our coaches and starting QB. After we
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November 7, 2009 3:30 pm
The problem here is RR.  if he kicks a field goal when we were at the 20 on 4th and 10, then our touchdown later in the game wins the game.  Unfortunately, we were out-coached by Purdue's first year coach, and I don;t even know his name.  They had not won at the big house in 45 ears or something.  I am only 25 but I know I have never seen it.  Rich Rod needs to go.&n ...(more)
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October 31, 2009 8:26 pm
I sincerely hope that every bandwagon fan, aka "WalMart Wolverine" on this site gets a nice bag of flaming dog crap on their front porches tonight for Holloween. You know who you are. You know, the "fans" that were saying Forcier for Hesiman after we started 4-0 and are now saying he's crap. You know, the ones who were saying that they knew that Rich Rod would be able ...(more)
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November 7, 2009 1:07 pm
Hey fellow blue fans! I haven't been on here in a while. I'm not necessarily a fair weathered fan. I always root for Michigan, off of the forum. I have better things to do than sit on cbssports all day. But I just wanted to say that the way we are playing against Purdue right now is promising. Coach Rod will win when given a little time. I can't believe this instant gratification crap most blue fa ...(more)
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November 7, 2009 11:36 pm
I will preface this by saying that I am a Sparty fan, but I also care a little for U of M.  

I see the blame for this team squarely on two things:

1.  Defensive coordinator Greg Robinson.  He is not a coach with a winning reputation.  In fact, he is a coach with a losing reputation.  And it shows.  Their defense is pathetic.&n
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September 21, 2009 12:10 pm
Win:  This week against Indiana could be a classic trap game for the Wolverines going into E. Lansing the following week.  IU is 3-0 and playing pretty well heading into this weeks contest.  On paper, Michigan appears to have too many horses for IU to handle, but USC looked really good against Washington on paper too.  The Wolverines have to stay focused and do the li ...(more)
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November 1, 2009 5:33 pm

Prior to RR coming to Michigan:

How many players left the team bad mouthing the program/coaches?

How many starters left prior to their senior season due to coaches/style of play?

How many players were dismissed due to violations?

How many allegations of NCAA violations were there?


How many of the above have happened in the very short ...(more)

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October 31, 2009 11:39 pm
It looks like the decision by Michigan to pass on Miles is really starting to haunt them.  The switch to RR was too drastic of a change based on the personnel.  Miles was the perfect blend of river boat gambler, spread and pro style.  He incorporated aspects of the spread, but is not all in like Rodriguez.  I can live with a tough season, but getting blown out by an awful Illin ...(more)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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