Now with Harbaugh...UM can shoot higher. What is it going to take

[Reality Man]

to compete/win with against

1. MSU
2. OSU
3. Alabama (Playoff Contenders) throw in above if you want or add ND, etc.


1. I think UM is at the level needed to compete and win against MSU. Not saying it actually happens but I think UM has the necessary talent to compete/win. I did factor that Chesson and Butt are returning.


2. Against OSU. I think UM is somewhat close but OSU is replacing a lot of guys. I still think going forward UM is still another class away plus development/maturity. I think UM gets pretty even level talent going forward but in all honesty I think UM still doesn't have the same level playmakers but expect that to change after 2 years of classes.

Not saying UM can't win but not on a level playing field. Talk to me after the 2017 class and half way through the season.


3. Now...I think UM is 2+ years away. OSU is basically Alabama talent wise but I still believe Alabama is 3 deep at every position. Now...do you need to be 3 deep at every position to win? No but it doesn't hurt. I also believe Alabama gets a level of guy that is higher than you even see right now with this class in most positions. I don't think you need to have the highest rated recruit but to beat Alabama you need lots and lots of upper class talent and UM is probably 3 years away.


Thoughts?


RM

 

[BigHouseBallin]

When you look at the B1G I think 2016 is our year. We're bring back a ton of experience. OSU has a ton of key departures and MSU has quite a few key departures as well. The OL performance vs Florida gives me reason to believe we're finally getting where we need to be running the ball which should make for a easier transition for O'Korn. I expect the coaching staff will fill the other key voids (LB, FS, C).

Our goal next year should be making it to Indianapolis, winning the B1G & getting a spot in the playoffs..

I don't think we'll be on Bama's level next year because we won't have the overall depth but if we can score we should be able to play with anyone.

 

[ArrowheadBlue]

you can only play 11 guys at once (Clemson rarely substitutes) and they play with only one football.