I really like the foundation of this team. This means that Hoke did an

[Reality Man]

okay job with the slab portion of this program. I think there are still some concerns on the OL but nothing one or two guys can't fix. I think UM may have a tackle playing guard and a guard playing tackle but it's not like this is some major reconstruction project like the RR to Hoke transition.

Can a guy like Bredeson or Onwenu help out...I think so. We will see. Both of these guys can probably fill in some. I think the real issue is getting the rb (1-2) who can really hit the hole and create a fear factor for defenses.

I think the DL foundation is solid but again UM is missing that great defensive playmaker(s). Somebody like an David Harris or Ian Gold or Graham or Steele. You get my point. Too many soft spots. Look what happened when Glasgow went down...the UM defense basically crumbled up front.

Nice to see another guy added today. Somebody something interesting on another site. Maybe Harbaugh should consider moving Peppers to offense...jack of all trades guy. He plays ST's. A Desmond Howard type but more physical. Not saying he is Desmond Howard.

I think UM can replace Peppers on defense. Why not play Peppers sparingly on defense...reverse it. I see so many good things going forward but at the end of the day...I really think UM is much closer to a great team than a mediocre team.

I honestly believe you give UM a high end rb, a big time lb'er and Glasgow and this game would have been very close. UM needs more than that but you get the point.


RM

 

[glboony]

They need K Walker
Why did they give up on Falcon?
They need speed morgan and bolden are slow, wormley is slow
When RG went down, middle run opened up
Maybe with a healthy mone, who knows.

 

[detroitjohn]

They need K Walker
Why did they give up on Falcon?
They need speed morgan and bolden are slow, wormley is slow
When RG went down, middle run opened up
Maybe with a healthy mone, who knows.

Falcon ran out of ligaments to tear...

 

[Reality Man]

Falcon...ACL tears.


UM needs right now...based on what I don't see on the roster

1. Big play rb
2. read/react insider backer
3. Weakside olb
4. big play wr

Need more than that...prioritizing. Want to compete with MSU and OSU...need upgrade in speed. UM is slow.


RM

 

[detroitjohn]

Falcon...ACL tears.


UM needs right now...based on what I don't see on the roster

1. Big play rb
2. read/react insider backer
3. Weakside olb
4. big play wr

Need more than that...prioritizing. Want to compete with MSU and OSU...need upgrade in speed. UM is slow.


RM

Our WR situation is in very good shape, though we don't have that 6' 3" guy.

 

[ChicagoBlueFan]

Our WR situation is in very good shape, though we don't have that 6' 3" guy.

How big are those 2 Jersey kids coming in? I think they have some size.

 

[detroitjohn]

How big are those 2 Jersey kids coming in? I think they have some size.

They're both possession receivers, good sized, but not burners.

 

[ChicagoBlueFan]

They're both possession receivers, good sized, but not burners.

I've read Mitchell is supposed to be a big play guy, not a possession guy.

 

[maelfan]

okay job with the slab portion of this program. I think there are still some concerns on the OL but nothing one or two guys can't fix. I think UM may have a tackle playing guard and a guard playing tackle but it's not like this is some major reconstruction project like the RR to Hoke transition.

Can a guy like Bredeson or Onwenu help out...I think so. We will see. Both of these guys can probably fill in some. I think the real issue is getting the rb (1-2) who can really hit the hole and create a fear factor for defenses.

I think the DL foundation is solid but again UM is missing that great defensive playmaker(s). Somebody like an David Harris or Ian Gold or Graham or Steele. You get my point. Too many soft spots. Look what happened when Glasgow went down...the UM defense basically crumbled up front.

Nice to see another guy added today. Somebody something interesting on another site. Maybe Harbaugh should consider moving Peppers to offense...jack of all trades guy. He plays ST's. A Desmond Howard type but more physical. Not saying he is Desmond Howard.

I think UM can replace Peppers on defense. Why not play Peppers sparingly on defense...reverse it. I see so many good things going forward but at the end of the day...I really think UM is much closer to a great team than a mediocre team.

I honestly believe you give UM a high end rb, a big time lb'er and Glasgow and this game would have been very close. UM needs more than that but you get the point.


RM

One of a few concerns I have with this staff is this. Kalis, Magnuson and Glasgow all started in 2013. Albeit with Lewan and Schofield, however those three started as sophomores...and we gained over 500 yards with Gardner and scored 41 points. Now those three start with two more years under their belts and we rush for 2 ypc.

 

[ChicagoBlueFan]

One of a few concerns I have with this staff is this. Kalis, Magnuson and Glasgow all started in 2013. Albeit with Lewan and Schofield, however those three started as sophomores...and we gained over 500 yards with Gardner and scored 41 points. Now those three start with two more years under their belts and we rush for 2 ypc.

One of the biggest things that needs to improve for next year is the O line and being able to run the ball. For a few years now, even decent teams can snuff our running game. Part of that is Clappy's poor skill position recruiting, part is the disaster known as Darrell Funk. It needs to be fixed.

 

[detroitjohn]

One of the biggest things that needs to improve for next year is the O line and being able to run the ball. For a few years now, even decent teams can snuff our running game. Part of that is Clappy's poor skill position recruiting, part is the disaster known as Darrell Funk. It needs to be fixed.

I agree with this concern, they treaded water regarding the run this year, at best. However, except for Bosa eating Rudock, their pass protection was much better.