Crazy 4 Maize and Blue

Unbelievably great game by Harbaugh and company. He and Don Brown coached circles around McElwain and his crew. I will be reviewing the game and commenting on it more soon. And honestly, you probably don't need me to tell how great it was do you?

Michigan Vs. Florida Preview The Setup: To put it simply, the Gators are looking to beat the Wolverines for the first time in four tries while avenging the last loss, a 41-7 shellacking in the Citrus Bowl two years ago. It is now year three in both Harbaugh's and Florida Coach Jim McElwain's tenures. Expectations keep getting higher for both coaches. McElwain has managed to win the SEC East Division the last two years while compiling a 19-8 record. Comparatively, Harbaugh has yet to beat Ohio State or win the Big Ten East Division with a 20-6 record. On the surface, this looks like a big game. And it is for sure. These are two big-time college football programs with a lot of history and traditions. However, the game itself has very little impact on how the season will play out for either team. First of all, it has zero impact on their respective conferences records, which is the single most important stat in college football. Of course a win for either team would provide so...

Predicted 2017 Regular Season Record: 10-2  Ranking the Units from Worst to First: The Question Marks: Punting Will Hart (RFr) Brad Robbins (Fr) Bottom Line: The biggest question mark on the team is right here at punter. Who can Harbaugh rely on here? A second year preferred walk-on? A true freshman who was a signing day offer? Sure, there are other bodies out there, but none of them look like great options thus far. Luckily, Nordin could play here if needed too. But that would be asking a lot of the second-year kicker that has never attempted anything on the college playing field. Prediction: The punting, or a lack thereof, will probably contribute to at least one loss this season. However, it will not be a total disaster and there is more than enough special teams coverage talent to keep returners at bay. Luckily, the offense will also be good enough to keep the punts under four per game, thus limiting the opportunities for big returns, blocks, or muffed balls. ...

Projected Depth Chart:                                                                     Center (5)                                                                   Mo' Wagner                                                                    Jon Teske                 Forward/Guard (4)                                              ...

#35 Nate Shoenle WR Nate Shoenle (So) - Former walk-on has been one of the most talked about players this offseason. Most people first heard about him after his breakout performance in the spring game. Runs crisp routes and possesses reliable hands. Has decent size (6'2"/190lbs) and is just fast enough. Works hard and knows what to do. Situational awareness seems to be great for a player his age. Harbaugh says he continuously grades out as the team's most reliable receiver. If he keeps it up, it might be hard to keep him off the field come game day. And if he keeps improving he could be among the team leaders in receptions by December.  OL John Runyan Jr. (Jr) - Crowned the most athletic lineman in Harbaugh's combine event over the winter and played well in the spring game. Could be the starting right tackle against Florida in week one. He appears to have all the ability to handle pass protection duties against the strongside edge but he has been praised more...

Brady Hoke laid the groundwork for this program by reviving the recruiting program that took a dive under the previous regime. He could easily sell the program to the kids but he had serious troubles in getting a return on the field with all that talent. Jim Harbaugh came along with his NFL experience and deep-rooted love for all things Michigan and pushed the program over the hump by winning 10 games and a New Year's Day bowl game against the Florida Gators. Now some of those Hoke recruits turned Harbaugh disciples are taking their talents to the NFL. 18 players to be exact. 11 of which were drafted - breaking the previous record of 10 players drafted out of the program. And it was the most players out of any program in the country! That is something that was simply out of the question just a few short years ago if you were a Michigan fan. Round One Jabrill Peppers Jabrill Peppers, Safety/Kick Returner - Pick 25 Cleveland Browns 5'11"/213lbs Jabrill takes his...

Every year about this time, as the football team enjoys spring practice, I release this list of the top players on tap for the new season ahead. These rankings of new and returning players are admittedly somewhat arbitrary, but it's intended to seek out potential "breakout" candidates and projecting expectations throughout the roster. There are a lot of spots up for grabs. There are a lot of young players vying for playing time. We will start to see more of Harbaugh's guys with three full recruiting classes of his now on campus. However, there is still a strong presence at the top from players that were recruits under Hoke. And those guys will make up the bulk of the leadership on this team. Of course, there is a lot of speculation here. But what would the offseason be without it? Anyway, let's get to it. 2015 Edition 2016 Edition Enjoy! Top 20 Returning Leaders: *Denotes player that may not be able to play due to injury, academic, or off-field issues...