The first being that quarterback Denard Robinson went to back to being the
playmaker that he is. In the last two games, "Shoelace" has combined for 820 yards
through the air and on the ground. Honestly, he is a much better player when he
doesn’t focus on being a true quarterback. He’s been so successful because he
does everything a quarterback is not supposed to do superbly. He scrambles,
throws off his back foot, and takes risks better than any quarterback out there.
The quicker he realizes that he is not a quarterback, the further this team will go.
The second trend is that the Michigan defense is quite frankly
non-existent. Granted they are very young, but they need to improve a ton. The
defensive line is not creating havoc and the secondary looks atrocious. If it
wasn’t for safety Jordan Kovacs, and defensive ends Frank Clark and Jake Ryan,
Michigan could very well be 1-2.
I think the defense will improve over time, but the problem is that their next opponent is Notre Dame. I'm shocked that I am actually saying that. ND is easily the most overrated program over the last 20 years, but the fact of the matter is the Irish just steam rolled Michigan State in East Lansing. A huge key for the Wolverines in this game will be their defensive line. They need to get pressure and keep redshirt freshman sensation Everett Golson in the pocket. The Irish D looked great against Michigan State, but Denard has always given them issues. Arguably two of his best career games have been against Notre Dame, and I expect more of the same. Brady Hoke knows that Denard is the Irish’s kryptonite and that’s why Michigan will go into South Bend and pull off the upset.
I think the defense will improve over time, but the problem is that their next opponent is Notre Dame. I'm shocked that I am actually saying that. ND is easily the most overrated program over the last 20 years, but the fact of the matter is the Irish just steam rolled Michigan State in East Lansing. A huge key for the Wolverines in this game will be their defensive line. They need to get pressure and keep redshirt freshman sensation Everett Golson in the pocket. The Irish D looked great against Michigan State, but Denard has always given them issues. Arguably two of his best career games have been against Notre Dame, and I expect more of the same. Brady Hoke knows that Denard is the Irish’s kryptonite and that’s why Michigan will go into South Bend and pull off the upset.
Michigan 38- Notre Dame 31
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| Courtesy: windycitizensports.wordpress.com Will Denard go off against Notre Dame? Previous performances suggest he will. Sophomore year: 244 pass yards, 258 rushing yards, 3 total TD Junior year: 338 pass yards, 108 rushing yards, 5 total TD |
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