Official 2023 BIG 10 Football & asujbl Memorial Thread - Page 80

AwesomeBrian · 11-25-2023, 10:36 AM

Ohio State will win if:

1. McCord plays smart and fairly clean. Makes a few plays with his legs, opportunities will be there.
2. Early lead. Michigan not built to come back, especially against this defense
3. Special Teams wins field position and makes all kicks.
4. Keep the other QB in check. Don't let him to the edge for runs. Let him throw across his body all day though
5. Convert 3rd/4th and short. Miyan Williams was that guy. Henderson/Trayanum/Hayden need to step up there.
6. Don't fall into any traps. No personal fouls, no $hit talking. Just play.

Michigan will win if:
1. They can rattle McCord with pressure. He's had multiple Intentional Grounding penalties this year and can get too comfy taking the short check down instead of hanging in and letting routes develop
2. OLine protects on the edges and lets the QB create. He will need time.
3. Find a weakness in OSU's run defense. Someone will need to win consistently at the line to find room for Vacuum Boy and #7
4. Check their emotion. Slippery slope, it could help if they are doing well but if things start going south they will get dragged down further.

Both Teams: TD's instead of FG's. Convert short yardage. Which HC makes the big mistake?

Prediction:

McCord settles in, OSU WR's win enough battles to move the chains. Henderson finds success running and receiving. Defense plays lights out. Michigan's emotional ride comes to a quiet end as the offense can't find enough answers to hang all day.

Final Score:
Ohio State 27
Michigan 16

chompie99 · 11-25-2023, 11:02 AM

Michigan’s run game
Harrison playmaking at critical times

Those are my two keys. Right or wrong.

cnewby · 11-25-2023, 11:17 AM

Michigan by 100.

lambeauleap87 · 11-25-2023, 11:44 AM

I don't have a lot of thoughts except whatever happens, this is probably the last Day/Harbaugh matchup in this game.

AwesomeBrian · 11-25-2023, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by lambeauleap87

I don't have a lot of thoughts except whatever happens, this is probably the last Day/Harbaugh matchup in this game.

There is no Harbaugh in this matchup. Last year was the final one

lambeauleap87 · 11-25-2023, 11:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AwesomeBrian

There is no Harbaugh in this matchup. Last year was the final one

I think it more or less still counts since the Harbaugh suspension is actually for about three hours a week.

AwesomeBrian · 11-25-2023, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by lambeauleap87

I think it more or less still counts since the Harbaugh suspension is actually for about three hours a week.

Won't go on his record though.

Dukeboy73 · 11-25-2023, 11:54 AM

Think it comes down to how McCord plays. He can't be inconsistent today. He also needs to run a little.

Boo · 11-25-2023, 11:56 AM

Michigan won’t be able to pass protect consistently.

Someone other than Harrison will have to make plays, Michigan will try to take him out of the game.

OSU by less than 100 but there is always the Ryan Day factor.

BostonNut · 11-25-2023, 12:08 PM

I think I’m more excited for the post game Blowpit fight than I am for the game itself!

hairysasquatch · 11-25-2023, 12:09 PM

Charles Woodson is the man!

21Pittsburgh58 · 11-25-2023, 12:11 PM

I'm so ready for the BO Bash! Er, Ohio State vs Michigan!

Not a fan of either but man, I'm stoked

EDIT: Who is Jim Lahey?

Fenway55 · 11-25-2023, 12:11 PM

Dammit we talk about this GAME all year long and now it's HERE!!!!!!! Enjoy, everyone!!

Ohio State 24, Michigan 20

AwesomeBrian · 11-25-2023, 12:12 PM

God I miss Musberger and Herbie doing these games.

Boo · 11-25-2023, 12:14 PM

Hopefully Harrison strikes the Heisman pose to get the crowd even more fired up.

BostonNut · 11-25-2023, 12:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AwesomeBrian

God I miss Musberger and Herbie doing these games.

Yup…can’t wait to hear Gus Johnson say Maserati Marv 37 times.

lambeauleap87 · 11-25-2023, 12:19 PM

Buckeyes had a couple of really bad drops like that last year, too. Can't have that in a game like this.

Boo · 11-25-2023, 12:21 PM

So another 💩 Big Ten game?

AwesomeBrian · 11-25-2023, 12:21 PM

Egbuka returning punts scares me. Both QB's miss throws early. Henderson with 5 up the middle is a good sign though

lambeauleap87 · 11-25-2023, 12:27 PM

Soft Ryan Day is apparently the one that showed up this game. What a horrid decision to punt there.

Boo · 11-25-2023, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by lambeauleap87

Soft Ryan Day is apparently the one that showed up this game. What a horrid decision to punt there.

It was a bad spot, they had it a full yard short. It was really only a foot or so.

AwesomeBrian · 11-25-2023, 12:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boo

It was a bad spot, they had it a full yard short. It was really only a foot or so.

That's what I saw too

AwesomeBrian · 11-25-2023, 12:33 PM

Michigan punter with the first big play

BostonNut · 11-25-2023, 12:37 PM

The Buckeyes signed Tua?

lambeauleap87 · 11-25-2023, 12:37 PM

I don't know what MHJ was doing on that route, but he should preferably not do it again.

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11-25-2023, 11:17 AM	#1978
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11-25-2023, 11:44 AM	#1979
lambeauleap87 Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 24,744 LL87	I don't have a lot of thoughts except whatever happens, this is probably the last Day/Harbaugh matchup in this game. __________________ I collect Packers, former Ohio State Buckeyes, Blue Jackets, and Cleveland Indians/Guardians.

11-25-2023, 11:56 AM	#1984
Boo Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: PA Posts: 57,093 klay22	Michigan won’t be able to pass protect consistently. Someone other than Harrison will have to make plays, Michigan will try to take him out of the game. OSU by less than 100 but there is always the Ryan Day factor. __________________ I have found that flicking through a few threads on my smartphone is a great way to pass some time while "stocking the pond."Hairy 6/7/12 “ I feel you, brother. Welcome to East Berlin, circa 1963.” Hairy 5/9/20

11-25-2023, 12:08 PM	#1985
BostonNut Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 61,681	I think I’m more excited for the post game Blowpit fight than I am for the game itself! __________________ "It's true that whenever rectal issues come to mind thoughts of you aren't far behind" - HairySas September 4, 2025 "GD it. I am a doofus." - majestik101 October 16, 2025 “This is the baseball section, NN ” - Bosoxfan5990 November 25, 2025

11-25-2023, 10:36 AM	#1976
AwesomeBrian Temporarily Suspended Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: NE O-H-I-O Posts: 6,011	Ohio State will win if: 1. McCord plays smart and fairly clean. Makes a few plays with his legs, opportunities will be there. 2. Early lead. Michigan not built to come back, especially against this defense 3. Special Teams wins field position and makes all kicks. 4. Keep the other QB in check. Don't let him to the edge for runs. Let him throw across his body all day though 5. Convert 3rd/4th and short. Miyan Williams was that guy. Henderson/Trayanum/Hayden need to step up there. 6. Don't fall into any traps. No personal fouls, no $hit talking. Just play. Michigan will win if: 1. They can rattle McCord with pressure. He's had multiple Intentional Grounding penalties this year and can get too comfy taking the short check down instead of hanging in and letting routes develop 2. OLine protects on the edges and lets the QB create. He will need time. 3. Find a weakness in OSU's run defense. Someone will need to win consistently at the line to find room for Vacuum Boy and #7 4. Check their emotion. Slippery slope, it could help if they are doing well but if things start going south they will get dragged down further. Both Teams: TD's instead of FG's. Convert short yardage. Which HC makes the big mistake? Prediction: McCord settles in, OSU WR's win enough battles to move the chains. Henderson finds success running and receiving. Defense plays lights out. Michigan's emotional ride comes to a quiet end as the offense can't find enough answers to hang all day. Final Score: Ohio State 27 Michigan 16

11-25-2023, 11:02 AM	#1977
chompie99 Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Nebraska Posts: 1,402 chompie9	Michigan’s run game Harrison playmaking at critical times Those are my two keys. Right or wrong.

11-25-2023, 11:54 AM	#1983
Dukeboy73 Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Ohio Posts: 537 seliitnow	Think it comes down to how McCord plays. He can't be inconsistent today. He also needs to run a little.

11-25-2023, 12:09 PM	#1986
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11-25-2023, 12:11 PM	#1987
21Pittsburgh58 Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Luke AFB, AZ Posts: 5,201 JackLambertHOF	I'm so ready for the BO Bash! Er, Ohio State vs Michigan! Not a fan of either but man, I'm stoked EDIT: Who is Jim Lahey? __________________ 21-Roberto Clemente 58-Jack Lambert Liverpool FC - You'll Never Walk Alone! Carl Sagan: Pale Blue Dot. YouTube this and get over yourself Russ Westbrook, Trout, Shohei, Acuna, Charles LeClerc, Nick Kurtz, Sydney Sweeney

11-25-2023, 12:11 PM	#1988
Fenway55 Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Posts: 6,927	Dammit we talk about this GAME all year long and now it's HERE!!!!!!! Enjoy, everyone!! Ohio State 24, Michigan 20

11-25-2023, 12:12 PM	#1989
AwesomeBrian Temporarily Suspended Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: NE O-H-I-O Posts: 6,011	God I miss Musberger and Herbie doing these games.

11-25-2023, 12:14 PM	#1990
Boo Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: PA Posts: 57,093 klay22	Hopefully Harrison strikes the Heisman pose to get the crowd even more fired up. __________________ I have found that flicking through a few threads on my smartphone is a great way to pass some time while "stocking the pond."Hairy 6/7/12 “ I feel you, brother. Welcome to East Berlin, circa 1963.” Hairy 5/9/20

11-25-2023, 12:19 PM	#1992
lambeauleap87 Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 24,744 LL87	Buckeyes had a couple of really bad drops like that last year, too. Can't have that in a game like this. __________________ I collect Packers, former Ohio State Buckeyes, Blue Jackets, and Cleveland Indians/Guardians.

11-25-2023, 12:21 PM	#1993
Boo Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: PA Posts: 57,093 klay22	So another 💩 Big Ten game? __________________ I have found that flicking through a few threads on my smartphone is a great way to pass some time while "stocking the pond."Hairy 6/7/12 “ I feel you, brother. Welcome to East Berlin, circa 1963.” Hairy 5/9/20

11-25-2023, 12:21 PM	#1994
AwesomeBrian Temporarily Suspended Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: NE O-H-I-O Posts: 6,011	Egbuka returning punts scares me. Both QB's miss throws early. Henderson with 5 up the middle is a good sign though

11-25-2023, 12:27 PM	#1995
lambeauleap87 Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 24,744 LL87	Soft Ryan Day is apparently the one that showed up this game. What a horrid decision to punt there. __________________ I collect Packers, former Ohio State Buckeyes, Blue Jackets, and Cleveland Indians/Guardians.

11-25-2023, 12:33 PM	#1998
AwesomeBrian Temporarily Suspended Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: NE O-H-I-O Posts: 6,011	Michigan punter with the first big play

11-25-2023, 12:37 PM	#1999
BostonNut Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 61,681	The Buckeyes signed Tua? __________________ "It's true that whenever rectal issues come to mind thoughts of you aren't far behind" - HairySas September 4, 2025 "GD it. I am a doofus." - majestik101 October 16, 2025 “This is the baseball section, NN ” - Bosoxfan5990 November 25, 2025

11-25-2023, 12:37 PM	#2000
lambeauleap87 Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 24,744 LL87	I don't know what MHJ was doing on that route, but he should preferably not do it again. __________________ I collect Packers, former Ohio State Buckeyes, Blue Jackets, and Cleveland Indians/Guardians.