Bucky at the Big House

Heckler-  The MSU result was the most surprised I've been watching a Badger game in a long time. I thought they'd lose a close, low-scoring game, but I was glad to be wrong.

I think UM is a much better team than MSU (whose offense was overrated going into the UW game because of a strong performance against what turned out to be, in retrospect, a terrible Notre Dame defense). I think Bucky hangs tough into the second half, but Michigan pulls away in the 4th for a 28-13 victory.

49-14-1 (yep you read that right 14 wins in 124 years of playing each other)

49+14+1= 64 with my questionable math.  The history may be 124 years but only 64 meetings.

I remember when I thought the Packers would never catch the bares in overall record.   Well.  It happened.

Many say the history predicts the future.  Those who understand realize that past performance has no relevance to the current.   Statistics are only good for judging a curve based on numbers.

I don't give a fugg about the past.

This defense will give us a chance.  Despite how Jim Bob Hollerbaugh froths, this offense will do things they don't expect.

When we win, my greatest glee will be the difference you see in the faces of the coaches on the sideline.  Frothing Jimmy vs Cool Chryst.

For the love that is all that is good, this needs to happen.

F'EM BUCKY!!!!!

Defense travels....we got a shot....a good one at that.

Cavetoad posted:

49-14-1 (yep you read that right 14 wins in 124 years of playing each other)

49+14+1= 64 with my questionable math.  The history may be 124 years but only 64 meetings.

I remember when I thought the Packers would never catch the bares in overall record.   Well.  It happened.

Many say the history predicts the future.  Those who understand realize that past performance has no relevance to the current.   Statistics are only good for judging a curve based on numbers.

I don't give a fugg about the past.

This defense will give us a chance.  Despite how Jim Bob Hollerbaugh froths, this offense will do things they don't expect.

When we win, my greatest glee will be the difference you see in the faces of the coaches on the sideline.  Frothing Jimmy vs Cool Chryst.

For the love that is all that is good, this needs to happen.

F'EM BUCKY!!!!!

Cavetoad,  I completely agree and history doesn't mean a damn thing.  Great for trivia but that is about it.  I actually had to look up the series record a couple of times to make sure that it was correct.  It doesn't seem possible that they haven't played that much historically.

I really do think that Harbaugh is going to have a meltdown in the first half when he finds out this Badger team will not back down from anyone. 

The only history that matters to me is what is the head to head record over the last 25 years?   UW had no legit program prior to that w/exception to a few teams in the 60s. 

I am putting in all the chips this week - all in - to this team beating Michigan.  Why not?   The Wolverines are very good but not battle tested at all.   I don't expect UW to score a bunch of points but I don't think they will allow many either. 

21-13 Badgers 

Tshmack,  I am starting to think like you do.  This is a UW team that doesn't seem to be daunted by anything and maybe they are starting to shed the pee down their leg in big spots that they have done in the past in big spots.

One game I keep going back to was the Colorado game at Michigan.  Colorado was up what 21-3 at one point?  I also looked at Michigan's schedule and they have beaten a n a putrid Hawaii team, UCF which is only a little bit better,a so-so Colorado team, and PSU which cant play D anymore. 

I still think this is likely a loss, but if Hornibrook keeps playing like he did at MSU (dropping passes into windows in zones like an NFL QB) they can play with anyone in the country. However, Hornibrook may be a year or two away from being that good consistently.

I think Michigan has better athletes than Michigan State but the Spartans have more experience and know how to win.  Therefore,  I would not assume Michigan is significantly better than MSU and road games are really pesky no matter what. 

Michigan hasn't faced a team so far that can play D.  Wisconsin has - say what you want about LSU but that is a very good D and so is Michigan State.  I think that gives the Badgers confidence. 

Assuming the Badgers don't turn the ball over like crazy I like their chances.  

They've played NO ONE! They dinked around and almost got beat by Colorado at home. They are not better than WI. They have good players, Peppers is special, but the Badgers have the best defense Michigan will see this year. 

Turnovers and 3rd downs will tell the story. If it's a dead heat, one play will decide it. 

And Wisconsin did such a stellar job against Georgia State.

I really do think that Harbaugh is going to have a meltdown in the first half when he finds out this Badger team will not back down from anyone. 

Is it a penalty in the college game for the coach to be way out on the field?

Fedya posted:

And Wisconsin did such a stellar job against Georgia State.

But then they actually went out and kicked MSU in the ass on their field. So there's that...

If Hornibrook had played the entire game against GS I think the final would have been quite a bit different.  

Fedya posted:

I really do think that Harbaugh is going to have a meltdown in the first half when he finds out this Badger team will not back down from anyone. 

Is it a penalty in the college game for the coach to be way out on the field?

Supposedly this year the officials not only are supposed to flag a coach but they can also eject them when they get out of hand. From what I have found it would take TWO unsportsman like conduct penalties to get them ejected.  So I would find it hard to believe that they would actually eject a coach from a blue blood program like Michigan.

I'm just going to approach this game like I did MSU: not expecting them to win, just hoping they play tough, smart, and don't get overwhelmed by the aura of Michigan.  Worked last week!

Gaglionone out for the year. Ouch...

Wisconsin junior kicker Rafael Gaglianone underwent another back surgery Thursday and is done for 2016.......  . 

http://www.uwbadgers.com/news/...ined-for-season.aspx

gonna miss my tubby Brazilian!

plus that's huge in what could be a close game...

Per ESPN's Jesse Temple, through his dad, LB Vince Biegel had surgery tonight to have a screw inserted for a cracked foot, Out 2-4 weeks.

— Benjamin Worgull (@TheBadgerNation) September 30, 2016

WTF!?!?!?!?!?!?!?

Next LB up!

but still....  who knows maybe he's back for the $uckeye$

Saw the report on Biegel this morning.  Very frustrating for sure. The loss of Gags is pretty significant as well. 

Just have to hope their replacements step up and play well because they will need it the next several weeks. 

Cichy prob moves outside, Connely gets the start inside. Still a pretty strong group...

No doubt if Connelly plays like he did against LSU they should be fine 

Getting TJ Edwards back in the fold has made a difference 

2 key guys out, a rookie QB in the big house.....I know they have looked very good but the injuries and inexperience have me a bit worried.   One game can be a predictor of things to come with Horni but to play devils advocate we have also seen one game wonders.  I think he is the real deal but we shall see.

Should be a good game tho.  Picking Bucky in a close one.

Coach is a good one

I think Chryst will use this as a rallying cry for the kids.  I know Rocky said this would be 2-4 weeks but it's always hard to say with a foot.

We've got lots of great LBs in the wings who have stepped up when asked.  This is just another opportunity for them.

F'EM BUCKY!!!! 

Wisconsin 21, Michigan 10 at Halftime. Wisconsin 28- Michigan 24 Final.

GO BUCKY!!!

Better team and tougher venue than last week. Ultimately the Badger defense can't hold up against Michigan's speed and playmakers.

UM 31

Bucky 20

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Shaw is still out with a shoulder...

Go Bucky!  Make Cave happy!

Hoping for the best....prepared for the worst.

Clutch pass on 3rd down again!!!

Nice catch!

PTFB today?

Esox posted:

Go Bucky!  Make Cave happy!

Yes please!!