FIUMCane
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Lost to Michigan State his first year (2015) in a similar fashion (if not more heart breaking).
"2015 October 17, 2015: the game was played in Ann Arbor for the first time since 2012. The #12 Wolverines, led by first-year coach Jim Harbaugh, entered the game 5–1. The #7 Spartans came into the game 6–0. This was the first meeting of coaches Mark Dantonio and Jim Harbaugh. Michigan scored first and never trailed all the way until the final play of the game. Late in the 4th quarter, with the Wolverines leading 23-21, Michigan State drove into field goal range, but a sack pushed them outside the 40. They failed to convert on 4th and long, giving Michigan the ball and seemingly the victory. However, with 10 seconds left in the game, Michigan was faced with a 4th and short and decided to punt. Michigan State pressured with all 11 defenders while Michigan sent players downfield to cover the punt. The numeric mismatch on the line allowed easy penetration while the Wolverine center quick snapped a low ball bobbled by the punter. The ball was caught by Spartans, and the victors ran the ball in 38 yards for a touchdown. Michigan State did not lead at any point in the game until time expired, but they out gained Michigan in the contest 386 to 230 yards" wiki
Yes I understand Michigan state wasn't struggling at the time the way Florida state was struggling before our game. But my point is, when Michigan meets Michigan state at the end of the month, a little over a year later, Michigan will most likely be ranked in the top 5 and Michigan state will be unranked. No reason not to think that won't be the scenario next year when we play Florida state.
Mark Richt was still the best hire and will out recruit jimbo (who may not be there next year) and we're finally getting an IPF. In his first 5 games he has done more for this program than Golden did in 5 years. He will adjust and we will get better.
Next game is do or die. Let's get it! Cheer up boys
"2015 October 17, 2015: the game was played in Ann Arbor for the first time since 2012. The #12 Wolverines, led by first-year coach Jim Harbaugh, entered the game 5–1. The #7 Spartans came into the game 6–0. This was the first meeting of coaches Mark Dantonio and Jim Harbaugh. Michigan scored first and never trailed all the way until the final play of the game. Late in the 4th quarter, with the Wolverines leading 23-21, Michigan State drove into field goal range, but a sack pushed them outside the 40. They failed to convert on 4th and long, giving Michigan the ball and seemingly the victory. However, with 10 seconds left in the game, Michigan was faced with a 4th and short and decided to punt. Michigan State pressured with all 11 defenders while Michigan sent players downfield to cover the punt. The numeric mismatch on the line allowed easy penetration while the Wolverine center quick snapped a low ball bobbled by the punter. The ball was caught by Spartans, and the victors ran the ball in 38 yards for a touchdown. Michigan State did not lead at any point in the game until time expired, but they out gained Michigan in the contest 386 to 230 yards" wiki
Yes I understand Michigan state wasn't struggling at the time the way Florida state was struggling before our game. But my point is, when Michigan meets Michigan state at the end of the month, a little over a year later, Michigan will most likely be ranked in the top 5 and Michigan state will be unranked. No reason not to think that won't be the scenario next year when we play Florida state.
Mark Richt was still the best hire and will out recruit jimbo (who may not be there next year) and we're finally getting an IPF. In his first 5 games he has done more for this program than Golden did in 5 years. He will adjust and we will get better.
Next game is do or die. Let's get it! Cheer up boys
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