Throw out the Michigan game with Alabama out in your analysis....
Both Bama and Michigan were out of game flow rhythm and indecisive which a month off can do
BUT, comparing the secondary of Texas to Michigan's is where you have to look and Michigan -front line/secondary combo which in the NFL works well to stifle teams if you noticed
Texas has the 122nd best college secondary, Michigan is top 10 and I think #3?
Michigan also knows Penix tendencies, given he starting playing in the BIG10
This will be an interesting study for sure to see if Penix can sustain his success and for sure, interested pro scouts will get a peek tomorrow to see how he handles an NFL type defensive scheme and aggression calls from the sidelines
I expect Penix to do well but not win. I see a backdoor cover so I took the +5.5 I got. If we were to rewind back to a time when Washington was firing on all cylinders + finally healthy in the Pac 10 champ game, I would take that version no problem to have a chance to win tomorrow but hearing they are back to some wonky key players again
My prediction? 34 - 29 Michigan or 31 -26 (think the line is around 5 pts for a reason >>> more FG conversions for Huskies than TDs)
Michigan will have the lead at half and it widens in 3Q but backdoor cover comes in the 4th Q. Buckeyes with a far better offense package other than their QB only scored 24 on Michigan in a maximum focus game and Michigan will be focused just like that game .....respect to Penix gives him and his offensive package a chance to score more than the Buckeyes
Throw out the Michigan game with Alabama out in your analysis....
Both Bama and Michigan were out of game flow rhythm and indecisive which a month off can do
BUT, comparing the secondary of Texas to Michigan's is where you have to look and Michigan -front line/secondary combo which in the NFL works well to stifle teams if you noticed
Texas has the 122nd best college secondary, Michigan is top 10 and I think #3?
Michigan also knows Penix tendencies, given he starting playing in the BIG10
This will be an interesting study for sure to see if Penix can sustain his success and for sure, interested pro scouts will get a peek tomorrow to see how he handles an NFL type defensive scheme and aggression calls from the sidelines
I expect Penix to do well but not win. I see a backdoor cover so I took the +5.5 I got. If we were to rewind back to a time when Washington was firing on all cylinders + finally healthy in the Pac 10 champ game, I would take that version no problem to have a chance to win tomorrow but hearing they are back to some wonky key players again
My prediction? 34 - 29 Michigan or 31 -26 (think the line is around 5 pts for a reason >>> more FG conversions for Huskies than TDs)
Michigan will have the lead at half and it widens in 3Q but backdoor cover comes in the 4th Q. Buckeyes with a far better offense package other than their QB only scored 24 on Michigan in a maximum focus game and Michigan will be focused just like that game .....respect to Penix gives him and his offensive package a chance to score more than the Buckeyes
Quote Originally Posted by THEMUGG: @WISEGUY36 That has to be old material......like last year. As bad as some of these mock drafts are, I don't see any left that have him outside the 1st round. @pcollins Chicago is sitting pretty for this draft, & I'll bet you're right about them trading down outta the #1 pick. But Fields isn't fine. If they pay him the going rate for 2nd QB contracts they'll be outside the playoffs for another long stretch. My guess is they'll trade down & hope to pick up Nix near the end of the 1st round. Think I'll let the NFL GM's and Head Coaches decide whether he merits a first round grade or not. He's got the Championship game and the Combine to convince them. He's had an outstanding college career.
Quote Originally Posted by THEMUGG: @WISEGUY36 That has to be old material......like last year. As bad as some of these mock drafts are, I don't see any left that have him outside the 1st round. @pcollins Chicago is sitting pretty for this draft, & I'll bet you're right about them trading down outta the #1 pick. But Fields isn't fine. If they pay him the going rate for 2nd QB contracts they'll be outside the playoffs for another long stretch. My guess is they'll trade down & hope to pick up Nix near the end of the 1st round. Think I'll let the NFL GM's and Head Coaches decide whether he merits a first round grade or not. He's got the Championship game and the Combine to convince them. He's had an outstanding college career.
Quote Originally Posted by WISEGUY36: Quote Originally Posted by THEMUGG: @WISEGUY36 That has to be old material......like last year. As bad as some of these mock drafts are, I don't see any left that have him outside the 1st round. @pcollins Chicago is sitting pretty for this draft, & I'll bet you're right about them trading down outta the #1 pick. But Fields isn't fine. If they pay him the going rate for 2nd QB contracts they'll be outside the playoffs for another long stretch. My guess is they'll trade down & hope to pick up Nix near the end of the 1st round. Think I'll let the NFL GM's and Head Coaches decide whether he merits a first round grade or not. He's got the Championship game and the Combine to convince them. He's had an outstanding college career.Absolutely......I agree on both points.
Mugg , Question for you . Is Westover healthy and good to go tomorrow ?
Helping Kama'aina to beat their " Local " since 1994.
Quote Originally Posted by WISEGUY36: Quote Originally Posted by THEMUGG: @WISEGUY36 That has to be old material......like last year. As bad as some of these mock drafts are, I don't see any left that have him outside the 1st round. @pcollins Chicago is sitting pretty for this draft, & I'll bet you're right about them trading down outta the #1 pick. But Fields isn't fine. If they pay him the going rate for 2nd QB contracts they'll be outside the playoffs for another long stretch. My guess is they'll trade down & hope to pick up Nix near the end of the 1st round. Think I'll let the NFL GM's and Head Coaches decide whether he merits a first round grade or not. He's got the Championship game and the Combine to convince them. He's had an outstanding college career.Absolutely......I agree on both points.
Mugg , Question for you . Is Westover healthy and good to go tomorrow ?
@THEMUGG Good points. I thought it was interesting what they said about complicated defenses being at a disadvantage and needing more time. Michigan spent an entire month studying how to beat Alabama and they still needed to catch break after break after break at the end to come away with a win. Washington has an entirely different offensive scheme with a far better qb so Michigan will definitely have their hands full in this one. Something being ignored by all of the Michigan betters is how bad Alabama's Center played in that game. He had trouble snapping the ball all game... the yips, sick with the flu, who knows but you put an average center in that game and Alabama comes away from that game with a win. I walked away from the video more optimistic in Washington's chances. I don't think Washington will have trouble throwing the ball AND expect their line to hold up... do both of those things and Washington has a great chance of coming away from this one with a win.
Yepmost over looked by Wolverines backer. They had multiple help by Bama center. Yet still behind in the 4q and had 2crawl into overtime for win. Not catching that kind of break with a well coach Huskies
@THEMUGG Good points. I thought it was interesting what they said about complicated defenses being at a disadvantage and needing more time. Michigan spent an entire month studying how to beat Alabama and they still needed to catch break after break after break at the end to come away with a win. Washington has an entirely different offensive scheme with a far better qb so Michigan will definitely have their hands full in this one. Something being ignored by all of the Michigan betters is how bad Alabama's Center played in that game. He had trouble snapping the ball all game... the yips, sick with the flu, who knows but you put an average center in that game and Alabama comes away from that game with a win. I walked away from the video more optimistic in Washington's chances. I don't think Washington will have trouble throwing the ball AND expect their line to hold up... do both of those things and Washington has a great chance of coming away from this one with a win.
Yepmost over looked by Wolverines backer. They had multiple help by Bama center. Yet still behind in the 4q and had 2crawl into overtime for win. Not catching that kind of break with a well coach Huskies
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