NCAA semifinal predictions

[MWmetalhead]

I just want to say, I liked the design of the trick play on the first series of the game. Loveland totally botched it, though. McCarthy got wide open to receive what should've been a timely pass, and he would've had a wide open path to run into the end zone, too.

I blame Loveland entirely for that play not working. He looked very anxious and held onto the ball for far too long.

McCarthy made some very costly mistakes of his own, of course. So, yes, Michigan definitely stabbed itself in the back multiple times today.

I would rather lose today, though, than suffer a loss in the championship game. Watching Michigan's basketball and hockey teams lose multiple national championship games has been painful. Cripes, going back to the 70s, I think basketball is 1 - 5 in national championship games?

[Mega Hertz]

Girls love sleeping with guys from U of M. The guys from Michigan always finish second.

*don't get upset, Matt. I need to make jokes so I don't get too pissed.

[Matt]

If he comes back…

He's a sophomore.

[MWmetalhead]

I don't see him declaring for the NFL draft. I agree he'll be back for his Junior year.

[Rate This]

The better team didn't win today, and that's unfortunate. Captain JJ will lead us to the promised land next year.

They are better until they meet a decent team from a conference that can do shootouts. Then we are toast. The horribly slow offense of ours designed for 1960’s college football is not a good thing.

[MWmetalhead]

Michigan has had few instances this season where it's had difficulty putting up points. They scored 39 in the second half of today's game, albeit in a losing effort.

Turnovers coupled with an unusually poor defensive performance is primarily what cost Michigan a victory today. A "slow offense" had nothing to do with it. (By slow, I presume you mean overly conservative, unable to score lots of points, etc. I certainly would not describe Michigan's offense that way this year. In recent prior seasons, I would've agreed.)

There were multiple times where Michigan's D showed blitz where Duggan wound up making plays for big gains for TCU. If either of the misfortunes Michigan suffered in the first quarter had turned out differently, Michigan likely would've won today's shootout.

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Michigan has had few instances this season where it's had difficulty putting up points. They scored 39 in the second half of today's game, albeit in a losing effort.

Turnovers coupled with an unusually poor defensive performance is primarily what cost Michigan a victory today. A "slow offense" had nothing to do with it.

There were multiple times where Michigan's D showed blitz where Duggan wound up making plays for big gains for TCU. If either of the misfortunes Michigan suffered in the first quarter had turned out differently, Michigan likely would've won today's shootout.

They really hadn’t played anybody good enough to be in a shootout excepting Ohio State before today… the big 10 isn’t exactly a proving ground of any note…

That offense is not designed to hurry up.

[MWmetalhead]

The top teams of the SEC are generally better than the top teams from the Big Ten. I'll certainly grant you that.

Penn State was a pretty darn good team this year, but there was no shootout. The reason? Michigan dominated them.

[MWmetalhead]

I do want to give credit where credit is due to TCU. In the first half of today's game in particular, their defensive game plan was outstanding. It was clear their team studied Michigan game tape very closely and put what they learned to good use. Edwards was not nearly the force he had been in recent games.

[Mega Hertz]

If OSU wins the fucking natty.......

[matt1]

TCU quarterback Max Duggan NOT Max Dugan (from the movie "Max Dugan Returns" from March of 1983) which I have not seen. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Max_Dugan_Returns

[Mega Hertz]

TCU quarterback Max Duggan NOT Max Dugan (from the movie "Max Dugan Returns" from March of 1983) which I have not seen. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Max_Dugan_Returns

Thank you. I was extremely confused over the two.

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The top teams of the SEC are generally better than the top teams from the Big Ten. I'll certainly grant you that.

Penn State was a pretty darn good team this year, but there was no shootout. The reason? Michigan dominated them.

But outside of Ohio State... Big 10 teams frequently get their lights kicked out by teams from other "good" conferences. Being a constant second half team finally caught up to Michigan. You can't do that against a good team.

[MasterB]

The booth got it wrong clearly was a touchdown you can't overturn it in my opinion and also the failed Motor City Special when the Lions did it to the Packers in 2017 season and Jim Caldwell's final game as Lions coach. Those 2 plays swung the game congrats TCU. Now win the Natty VS the Dawgs as I want to see the underdog to win it.

[moldyoldie]

Oh, I forgot, Happy New Year!