GBMW: Coach's Corner -- Michigan Defense vs. Ohio State Offense
GBMW would first off like to thank Coach Tressel for calling off the dogs and not turning this game into a rout. Ohio State could easily have done this in our opinion. They controlled the game for the most part and played the famous "Tressel-ball".
We are not sure which is more embarrassing, Ohio State feeling pity on us, or Ohio State thrashing us, this choice is too close to call. Ohio State controlled this game once the Buckeyes got up a touchdown, almost like they did two years ago.
Defensive Line:
Major props to Brandon Graham, he is an excellent football player. For him to have the type of season he did with the surrounding talent speaks not only of his talent, but also his character. Overall the defensive line was solid vs. Ohio State.
Martin played what was in our opinion his best game of the year. The lack of depth and the overall athletic ability after the top two is noticeable. Will Campbell made a couple of nice plays, but also was abused.
Linebackers:
Stevie Brown played a solid game and we thought Leach was okay when they ran straight at him. After that it got ugly. Michigan continued to make the same pursuit mistakes that have plagued this team since Notre Dame. And until UM has some linebackers that can help underneath in coverage the defense will continue to struggle.
Defensive Backs:
Thank god Pryor is not an accurate passer, yet. Ohio State missed two sure touchdowns with wide receivers behind Michigan's defensive backs. And why UM still has defensive backs having problems getting off of blocks is a mystery.
Coaching:
Solid game plan, crowd the line of scrimmage and make Ohio State pass to beat us. We do wish our cornerbacks would break on the ball better. Watching those short out passes move the chains was very frustrating.
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Written by CoachBt and ErocWolverine
If you think Tressel played conservatively out of "pity", you are nuts. I'm sure he felt so bad for us that he figured he would let us have several opportunities to bring it within a field goal in the fourth quarter.
ReplyDeleteHe played tresselball, just like always. That's going to win him some games like this where we shoot ourselves in the foot repeatedly, and it's going to lose him some games in the future when they can't keep up with our offense.
I also agree, Tressel was not showing "pity" on Michigan. If he could have scored sixty he would have. Pryor's poor passing limits would they could do. And by virtue of the fact that two sure touchdowns were thrown poorly shows us that he was trying to hammer in that nail. Tressel's play calling was based upon Pryor's skill level and Michigan's limited ability to stop the run.
ReplyDeletewell how many times did Ohio State throw the ball in the second half? Twice?
ReplyDeleteSo I guess you wanted to send Tressel a thank you card. Sheesh!!!
ReplyDeleteMaybe pity is wrong word, how about toying or mocking us. Living here in Ohio ErocWolverine and myself watch everyday as Buckeye nation laughs at us. Did you see the sign OSU fans were flying at The Big House? If UM wanted to offer RR a contract extension you could get OSU alum to make a major contribution. They are that convinced RR will never catch Tressell.
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