Monday, September 27, 2010

Michigan Monday: Former Wolverine QB's Have a Tough Weekend

After watching Denard Robinson run the Rich Rod offense many of us Michigan fans can't blame Ryan Mallett and Steven Threet for transferring to other schools.  Both transfers have seemed to work out for the young men.  Ryan has become one of the more explosive QB's in the SEC and Steven Threet is well under way for making his imprint on Arizona State. 

Last Saturday both players had a chance to give their teams big wins over highly ranked opponents and for Mallett a chance to grab the lead in the Heisman race.  Both players threw for over 300 yards but both had poor decisions that cost their team wins.   Ryan had 3 interceptions against #1 Alabama and threw two in  the fourth quarter when Arkansas had the lead.   Steven through 4 interceptions on the day against #4 Oregon with 3 of those picks coming in the 4th quarter.  His first interception was returned for a pick 6. 

Those decisions obviously either cost their teams the game or a chance at a comeback.  So we wish these gentlemen luck and hope for better days in the PAC 10 and the SEC.


  • Michigan - MSU Game will be 3:30 kickoff on ABC/ESPN.  This will be a lock on ABC if both teams win next weekend.  MSU hosts Wisconsin.

  • For those that are worried that Fitz Tousaint got caught from behind on his first carry as a Wolverine that went for 60 yards but was caught at the 3 yard line.  He is still nursing a knee injury and had a knee brace on.  I'm sure he doesn't get caught if he is healthy.   He scored on the next play.

  • Michigan is ranked #20 in the AP and #19 in the Coaches Poll.

  • TomVH from Mgoblog reports that 2012 instate DT Danny O'Brien got a Michigan offer on Saturday.

  • Lloyd Carr wants some type of playoffs in college football.
 
  • Tim Brewster, Minnesota's head coach is on "unemployment watch" after the Golden Gophers lost to Northern Illinois last weekend.   This week would be a good time for a fresh start with the Big Ten season starting. Maybe they should call Glen Mason again. 

  • ESPN's Big Ten Blog is ranking Michigan #4 in the Big Ten Power Rankings behind OSU, Iowa, and Wisconsin.  Which is about right.

  • There is a rumor floating around right now that Dee Hart will visit Alabama this weekend and then make his official decision known. 
We know that Denard it talented but this run in the first quarter was ridiculous.  BTW:  He had 189 yards of offense in less then a quarter.