Boring Is Good

Julio Cortez, AP

Michigan started the game with a 100 yard kickoff return TD by Giles Jackson and really never looked back to an easy 38-7 win.   With that said, there is a reason we do Cheers and Jeers after games because the score really didn't tell the entire story.   The Wolverines lacked energy on both sides of the ball and didn't dominate in areas they probably should have.   The offense was a bit concerning with only 155 yards on the ground and 176 in the air.   The defense gave up a total of 233 yards but zero points.

Cheers:

• Business trip and deal closed 
• No turnovers!! 
• Uche with 2 sacks 
• Metellus with 2 TFL's and a pick!
• Mr. Jackson if your nasty with a KO TD
• Will Hart averaged 50 on two punts 
• Tru Wilson had a nice 39 yard run

Jeers:

• Against one of the worst secondary's in college football Shea was 13/22 for 151
• No RB had more then 60 yards total 
• Turner ran the ball twice for -6 yards 
• No WR had more than 65 yards which was Nico with a 51 yard catch
• Field goal kicking is a mess right now 
• McCaffrey looked shaky in relief of Patterson
• Michigan Special Teams gave up a KO TD

I don't particular like bye weeks, I like to look forward to a Michigan Football game on Saturday.  I understand why the program needs them, I just prefer to watch the Maize and Blue every week.  There is plenty for this team to work on in practicce for the next two weeks before a rival comes to town and difficult trip to IU.  

The one thing I know for certain and wish Michigan didn't have 3 difficult games left, is Dylan McCaffrey needs more time under center.   We have to start thinking about next season and this season if Shea gets hurt running the ball.  Dylan had some decent time to play on Saturday and went 3/7 for 25 yards and 4 yards rushing.    Do I need to mention again that Maryland is ranked #116 in passing defense?  

A win is a win and it says something that Michigan was a bit sleepy but still beat Maryland by 31.   Funny what happens when you don't turn the ball over. 

from The BIG HOUSE Blog http://mbighouse.blogspot.com/2019/11/boring-is-good.html