I cringed every time I saw Zach Frazer drop back to pass because I knew, without looking, that there were going to be gaping holes across the middle of the Michigan defense. With the exception of fleeting moments of greatness from Craig Roh and Jonas Mouton, the defense was a pretty big eyesore. Those will consistently translate into big plays, especially when you get Smith or Robinson to the edge. What really made me smile was all of the spectacular downfield and outside blocks from the wide receivers. With the exception of Trevardo Williams being a bit small for what you would like to see out of a DE, the defensive front isn't that undersized.

Many are quick to point out that UConn is a Big East team and, therefore, smaller and easier to push around, but I would like to direct your attention to these numbers: Man, it felt good to say that! Everybody was picking up their assignments in both the rushing offense and the passing offense, and if memory serves, Denard/Michael Shaw/Vincent Smith were only harassed in the backfield a handful of times. You don't average almost seven yards per carry without help from your O-line. You don't complete 86 percent of your passes without help from your wideouts. One player gashed the UConn defense for almost 400 yards singlehandedly, but not only that, it was a consistent and wholly team effort that allowed him to do it. doesn't that feel better? THAT, my friends, is what a Rich Rodriguez offense is supposed to do. Take a look at those numbers a second time. I actually have more than three things to say about him, but those are my three favorites.

Louis, MO, which is about 500 miles one-way from my hometown of Owosso.ĭenard Robinson. Michigan ended up cleaning (the Big) house against Big East dark horse UConn on Saturday 30-10 in a game that was really much closer than the score leads you to believe. They must have been sitting at the opposite end of the stadium. I've read a couple of pieces from UConn fans saying how great the Big House was and how respectful and knowledgeable the fans were there.

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