Posted on Wed, Aug 31, 2011 : 9:39 a.m.
Michigan defensive coordinator Greg Mattison wants to see a 'Michigan defense'
By Pete Cunningham
Michigan defensive coordinator Greg Mattison discusses his team's desire to become a "Michigan defense," having two starting lineups and the importance of defensive line play in the season-opener Saturday against Western Michigan (3:30 p.m., ABC).
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PrideLand
Wed, Aug 31, 2011 : 6:01 p.m.
I like the "Two-Deep" starting lineups. Basically some guys practice better than others. While others play better in games than others. I think the coaches are allowing themselves the opportunity to adjust who is on the field more based on who plays better during a game. This is great for new coaches trying to get a feel for what they have with their players who are running new offensive and defensive systems.
DonAZ
Wed, Aug 31, 2011 : 2:15 p.m.
All this is starting to remind me of the movie "Bull Durham," where advice is given on how to answer the press when the same questions come up again and again -- "Baseball is a simple game: you throw the ball, you catch the ball, you hit the ball. We'll take it one day at a time and the good Lord willing we'll win." What more can Mattison say at this point? After the WMU game there'll be ample opportunity to ask questions again.