MRunner73

Wed, Jan 2, 2013 : 7:38 p.m.

it all came down to the defense missing two QB sacks in the final drive to ice the game. That didn't happen. Denard was grossly under used. He only had 25 or so touches on the ball and should have had 50 or 60. Not using the best offesive player would have been like SC not using Ace Sanders or Clowney on defense. Wonding why Denard slipped so much on a dry field. The loss will leave a bitter taste in my mouth for a long time.

JGTRUEBLUE

Wed, Jan 2, 2013 : 6:27 p.m.

Can anyone explain to me why the hit Clowney to V. Smith was not called as a deliberate helmet-to- helmet hit which caused his helmet to come off? And then the taunting gesture after the play? I think the hype for this player and the favoritism to the SEC was pretty obvious. Clowney didn't tackle Smith - he targeted his head, IMO. Here is the rule. The NCAA rulebook on page 39 (rule 2, section 26) is very clear when it defines tackling: ``Tackling is grasping or encircling an opponent with a hand(s) or arm (s). No player shall target and initiate contact against an opponent with the crown (top) of his helmet. When in question, it is a foul.'' Article 4 goes on to add: "No player shall target and initiate contact to the head or neck area of a defenseless opponent with the helmet, forearm, elbow or shoulder. When in question, it is a foul."

eldegee

Wed, Jan 2, 2013 : 5:35 p.m.

More bone-headed offensive play calling by Borges. If this guy is such a genius why does he insist on running Denard Robinson up the middle time after time only to see him get stuffed? And running the smallest guy on the field (Vincent Smith) straight up the middle into an angry defense has to be THE STUPIDEST PLAY ALL YEAR!! He obviously never gave a thought that the defense was REALLY ticked at the refs screwing them over on the previous ball spot (twice). Borges obviously didn't consider the fact that the defense was coming and they were coming with a vengeance. He only used two or three misdirection type plays which you need against an aggressive defense. They should have been running quick plays, two-step drops, slants, etc. , get rid of the ball quickly. But no, the play-calling was absolutely mind-boggling in its stupidity.

treetowncartel

Wed, Jan 2, 2013 : 3:50 p.m.

We got outcoached. Beaten by the old ball coach and the former offensive coordinator from Appalachin State. Together, they exploited our lack of a strong secondary. I wonder how JT Floyd feels about letting his teamates down. I'm also wondering why we went for it on 4th down right before the most explosive hit I have seen in quite sometime. Our defense was handling their offense pretty well and we had the lead. Punt the ball to a corner and save the trickery for a time when it is needed.

Blue Marker

Wed, Jan 2, 2013 : 1:55 p.m.

The better team did win, but Michigan had their chances. 4 of the 5 loses this team suffered will be from teams ranked in the top 8. And the other was lost on the road to a top 20 team. Not an excuse, just an observation. This team needs a big back, some taller receivers and some pressure from their D-line. I believe the program is going in the right direction. They over achieved a little last year and were right on schedule this year.

glimmertwin

Wed, Jan 2, 2013 : 12:49 p.m.

Live by the blitz, die by the blitz, I guess. Nobody should be that open over the middle at that point in a close football game. It's a shame, a very hard-hitting football game.

Goober

Wed, Jan 2, 2013 : 12:46 p.m.

I good game and the better team did win.

John B

Wed, Jan 2, 2013 : 12:45 p.m.

You cannot win without a defense. 1-10 Run defense 5 Pass Defense 2 7 out of 20 won't win competitive games

Tru2Blu76

Wed, Jan 2, 2013 : 6:19 a.m.

I didn't see anything "crushing" about Michigan's loss to No. Carolina. What I saw in the last couple minutes of the game were TWO missed sacks of the NC QB. It was those two missed sacks (by a hair!) that enabled them to stay alive, drive downfield and make the go-ahead score with just 11 seconds left. UNTIL I saw those two near-misses, I figured Michigan had done fine handling what was obviously a darned good opponent. Furthermore: I saw no reason to criticize Coach Hoke, Coach Borges or Coach Mattison. They provided all the counter measures to Spurrier's No. Carolina bunch and that includes the mighty battle between Taylor Lewan and Jeovon Clownie. Lewan was supposed to be totally outmatched by Super Clownie and he did get the Wolverine's their first 15-yd. penalty - but MOSTLY he neutralized Clownie. I for one saw our players doing standout jobs on "neutral" ground. Everyone from Gardner to Lewan to Robinson to Roundtree proved themselves worthy of wearing the winged helmet on New Year's Day, 2013. I think they deserve a big welcome home. For next season: GO BLUE!! It's gonna be a dandy.