Ok so first I know I'm a little late on the subject but the Michigan game this weekend was a disappointment but not surprise to me. Honestly has Michigan played a worthy opponent besides MSU? I argue no. Basically Uconn flopped and has had a mediocre season, Umass gave us trouble which immediately points to flaws in our defense, Notre Dame was a win only because the their starting QB was knocked out but also they have had a less than impressive year, and Indiana was a shoot out which in my mind says they were even opponents. O yeah and bowling green, well thank god we pulled away. Anyway, out true light showed finally. Robinson was held to less than par numbers and our Defense got out played. I don't necessarily put all the blame on one person but here is my thinking: 1) it seemed like Robinson was a lot more conservative in his running game and I think that is because Rich Rod was afraid if he ran the ball like he has, he would get injured because MSU had a legitimate defense, 2) I think our defense actually showed promise at times, and they did actually get a few stops so I was happy about that, 3) Denard made poor throws, just no excuses for it. This game is going to lead to probably a few more losses in the Big 10. I just don't see how we can beat Ohio State, Iowa and Wisconsin. All very good teams and they have played legit teams and won and they have played crappy teams and blown them all out. We have done neither!
So I'm sure this will lead to discussions about Rich Rod's job future but I think the UM AD should not fire Rich Rod. I say this because he has only been there three years, and if he yanked him at the end of the season than the next coach is going to have to start from scratch and UM will have another three straight disappointing seasons. The problem with all of this is basic: Rich Rod came in with a complete overhaul of the system, further away from traditional Michigan football than it has ever been, and so new players and personnel had to be brought in and it takes time for results to show when there is such a drastic change. Yeah he has had three years, BUT his first recruiting class is juniors! He really has not had enough time to implement the type of team he wants.
On the flip side, is his system going to even work in Big 10 football. Rich Rod has a very different system than most Big 10 schools. Michigan is not a big powerful team anymore, but now they are fast spread offense players. No more huge backs, instead you have a combination of small backs that barely get used. No professional QB, instead Denard Robinson. It’s completely different from the normal flow that I am not sure if will be able to hold up against Big 10 football. Again though, I think Rodriguez needs more time.
Ok on another note, let’s go USA soccer! They drew with Poland and are playing Colombia as I write this. Unfortunately was unable to see the Poland game, and am unable to see tonight's game. Sucks I know, but I rep'd my USA Onyewu Jersey today so shout out to America!
Ok finally, I just saw this article on ESPN.com and thought it was awesome but at the same time not surprising. Basically the article was written from an interview with ESPN the magazine that states a former sports agent paid players he was trying to recruit while they were in college. NOT A SHOCKER!
What is shocking is all of a sudden within the last few years the NCAA is trying to crack down on this and clearly LOSING! Honestly it’s like steroids in Pro sports. or illegal drugs in America. No matter what people try to do to prevent people from taking money from agents, using steroids in Pro sports, or smoking weed illegally, it’s going to happen! What the NCAA as well as other associations should figure out is that maybe players should make money in college. College is expensive FYI! And these players make the school Millions of dollars a year; let them sell their jerseys, sell autographed things...etc. Don't let them have a salary per se, but let up on the damn rules. Clearly they are not working! If a Heisman trophy winner got caught FIVE years after he was in college, imagine how much else the NCAA has missed or let go. SCARY! It’s time for an overhaul of the system and maybe a more progressive approach instead of the rudimentary crap they have been preaching over the past 40 years.
http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=5678493
LET’S GO!
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