Posted on Thu, Nov 4, 2010 : 10:51 a.m.
ESPN analyst Mel Kiper Jr. on Michigan and Rich Rodriguez: Just get to a bowl
By AnnArbor.com Staff
Mel Kiper Jr. talks to ESPN in a short video about what Michigan football coach Rich Rodriguez and the Wolverines need to do in the final four games of the regular season. Two more victories and a bowl game will mean a lot, Kiper says, and that makes Saturday's home game against Illinois (noon, ESPN), an important one.
And ESPN also previews the Michigan-Illinois game as part of its look at the Big Ten.
Comments
P U MSU
Fri, Nov 5, 2010 : 7:50 a.m.
3 and out, You are posting have truths. True facts but they are mis-leading. Look to the number of Big 10 games those numbers represent. Michigan has one less Big 10 game than 4 of the teams above them. JimB, I think he would be someone to go after.
JimB
Thu, Nov 4, 2010 : 7:58 p.m.
How about Pedersen from Boise State? He can take this offense to the next level while building a complete team. The right way.
3 And Out
Thu, Nov 4, 2010 : 7:12 p.m.
Quick Note to the RR defenders from here, and some that come here from mgoblog... the vaunted RR offense currently ranks 6th in Big Ten Scoring. 6th. Sparty scores more points in conference than our mediocre offense lead by one great player does. source: big ten conference stats posted at bigtennetwork website: OSU 181 conference points Illinois 139 points Michigan State 135 points Iowa 129 points Wisconsin 127 points Michigan 118 points The big traditional Big Ten offenses score more points in the Big Ten than our RR flashy finesse offense that is based on misdirection and trickeration. 6th best offense in conference + worst defense in conference is not a good combination for Rich Rodriguez. Once again, the numbers do no lie.
GoblueinNE_PA
Thu, Nov 4, 2010 : 3:56 p.m.
Michigan reputation has been drug through the mud The King of Fools has turned out to be a dud Of RichRod's record, HIS fans are not afraid For they are punch drunk on hillbilly koolaid But Faithful fans, do not frown Keep that chin up, don't let it hang down For change is coming, help is on the way It shall soon be the dawning of a new day On November 28, Brandon picks up his phone And calls Jim Harbaugh back to his home. Go Blue!
Blue Marker
Thu, Nov 4, 2010 : 12:37 p.m.
Carr had health issues and wanted to leave a year earlier but Martin asked him personally to stay. Bill felt he needed Carr's help to get the stadium expansion pushed through. How many people do you know that are "fired" and retain an office on site for another year and a half? But by all means, believe what you want.
P U MSU
Thu, Nov 4, 2010 : 12:37 p.m.
Scott VanPelt show going on right now talking about Michigan football and the violations. Need a story linking this interview.
Sean T.
Thu, Nov 4, 2010 : 12:08 p.m.
Mcshay was totally right. There would ve been very little pressure on Carr to retire had he split 50/50 with the "Sweater Vest". McShay saying Carr was fired, was a mere exaggeration.
mgoBart
Thu, Nov 4, 2010 : 11:59 a.m.
One more victory and its off to the Pizza bowl to get beat by Temple, yippie. 8-4 and a 2nd or 3rd place finish in the big ten use to be considered a poor season, but now that is an achievement that is way to high to ever consider for the RichRod run program.
truebluefan
Thu, Nov 4, 2010 : 11:07 a.m.
Carr retired on his own terms, unfortunately about a year too late.
ex734
Thu, Nov 4, 2010 : 10:58 a.m.
In the same segment, McShay said that Carr was fired for not beating OSU. McShay is normally pretty good, but he looked like a fool here.
P U MSU
Thu, Nov 4, 2010 : 10:30 a.m.
Yes Mel, we need a bowl game...at least a bowl game.