Fiutak predicts a CFP semi-final upset

[JogginFrog]

But of course it's Ohio State 34, Georgia 30. He has Michigan over the Frogs by 24.

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Somehow I keep going back, expecting some respect from Pete. Definition of insanity.

 

[LVH]

Every single ESPN talking head yesterday on both CFP shows they had said Michigan would beat us and it wont be close. Everyone predicting a blowout. I really hope Michigan has the same mindset - they already said on the CFP show yesterday that Michigan wanted nothing more than revenge on Georgia. Already looking ahead.

 

[TxFrog1999]

 

[eh0215]

It really does feel like the build up to the 2010 Rose bowl where we wouldn't have a chance to stop Wisconsin's power running game.

 

[Wexahu]

Every single ESPN talking head yesterday on both CFP shows they had said Michigan would beat us and it wont be close. Everyone predicting a blowout. I really hope Michigan has the same mindset - they already said on the CFP show yesterday that Michigan wanted nothing more than revenge on Georgia. Already looking ahead.

I think Michigan is better than what most here are giving them credit for, but I think we can hang. It will take a great effort though, Max can't have a passing game like he had against KSU. And the defensive backfield needs to play A LOT better, both tackling and in coverage.

Michigan is good. Maybe really good. People are going to predict what they want to, who cares. I don't know why it gets you so worked up. It'll be decided on the field.

 

[DelFrog]

Maybe he should have checked with BiJan Robinson and Texas about how a similar prognostication vs the Frogs worked out for them.

 

[Frog-in-law1995]

The Big 10 is unbeatable. You saw the gauntlet Michigan had to run to get to Glendale. We’ll be lucky to stay within 30.

 

[Power of Purple]

Michigan better than Wisconsin don't think this is Rose Bowl. Frogs can hang but will be hard. Have to play better than KSU game.

 

[Palliative Care]

People who do not give us a chance are like the folks that only bet on the favorite. Over the course of a season they are usually right. This is not that scenario. It is a one time event. It would be wrong to just go with prior perceptions of Big 10 or Big 12 conferences.

Each team is built to win in their prospective leagues but here the challenge is to win against styles you are not facing week to week. It will be our speed against their physical play. In low scoring games physical usually wins. In high scoring games speed usually wins.

 

[Gringo1873]

Max can't have a passing game like he had against KSU.

I thought he had a terrific passing game, minus the interception. There were a few drops, the offensive PI, and Johnston's fumble that made his day look worse than it was.

 

[fanatical frog]

I think Michigan is better than what most here are giving them credit for, but I think we can hang. It will take a great effort though, Max can't have a passing game like he had against KSU. And the defensive backfield needs to play A LOT better, both tackling and in coverage.

Michigan is good. Maybe really good. People are going to predict what they want to, who cares. I don't know why it gets you so worked up. It'll be decided on the field.

True. All true. Also, our OL is going to have to do a better job in pass protection. Our OC (to whom I humbly award 5 stars) may also want to give Max some roll out of the pocket run-pass option opportunities.

 

[fanatical frog]

I thought he had a terrific passing game, minus the interception. There were a few drops, the offensive PI, and Johnston's fumble that made his day look worse than it was.

On the interception, Max was dealing with ugly DL's in his face and had to throw off his back foot awkardly....same problem on the overthrow to Taye Barber which would have been a probably TD if they made the connection.
Not getting on our OL's case here just recognizing Kansas State brought a great pass rush and they weren't afraid to bring LB's or DB's.

 

[RufeBruton]

Am I wrong or did we beat Harbaugh in both ‘07 and ‘08? Averaging 34 points/game. I’ve been hiking my Ozark property this morning and may not have full research capabilities.

 

[matmoo123]

I thought we looked tired and a few steps slow on Saturday. The physical and mental grind may have caught up with us. Give us a month to rest and prepare and I think we’ll be ready.

 

[arizonafrog12]

I thought he had a terrific passing game, minus the interception. There were a few drops, the offensive PI, and Johnston's fumble that made his day look worse than it was.

Max got it going late and the receivers looked more locked in as the game went on - however, before crunch time, he overthrew a couple of wide open TDs, especially to T Barber up the seam that would've given the Frogs the lead I believe

 

[fanatical frog]

I thought we looked tired and a few steps slow on Saturday. The physical and mental grind may have caught up with us. Give us a month to rest and prepare and I think we’ll be ready.

Also a few players appeared to be a little nicked up.....both QJ and Kendre didn't look to be 100% healthy.

 

[Frogs1983]

I thought he had a terrific passing game, minus the interception. There were a few drops, the offensive PI, and Johnston's fumble that made his day look worse than it was.

He was high on a few passes it seemed. He appeared pretty amped up at start of game.

 

[Wexahu]

Also a few players appeared to be a little nicked up.....both QJ and Kendre didn't look to be 100% healthy.

I think both of them looked fine.

 

[Brevity Frog]

Agree. We need rest.

 

[Wexahu]

I thought he had a terrific passing game, minus the interception. There were a few drops, the offensive PI, and Johnston's fumble that made his day look worse than it was.

He was 18-36 for the game and I think 7-8 on the first drive. So 11-28 after that. Probably his worst game statistically. He made up for it with his running in the 4th Q, but he was not on target at all for much of the game. The throw on the INT was terrible.