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I tend to agree with you about the Oline but we haven't faced an elite defensive line unless you consider PSU to have one which I don't. Its not Hoke that I am worried about its Mattison. While I don't consider M to have an elite defense they do play very sound and should match up pretty well with are offense. I think last year Mattison underestimated OSU passing attack who wouldnt I think we were 3rd worst in the country and played to much cover 0 / cover 1. Are offense is better this year but I also expect Ms defensive to have a better game plan.

I think we get Johnson but I think Dawson goes to MSU. Techs coach is a huge UM guy but his second priority is to have his players stay instate. With that said I think people forget we brought in 5 offensive lineman last year 3 of whom were 4 stars.

I think 24-28 points is pretty spot on although the BIG has been so crazzy this year who knows. I actually think are offense compares pretty well with NDs. A power Spread attack of course the one advantage we have is Braxton Miller is a much better runner than gualston (spelling).

Its going to be scary once Mattison actually gets some elite talent on defense. 2 things I think M needs to do to win the game, tie or win the turnover battle and get pressure on Braxton If that happens M has a good chance. M needs to go after are put team every chance they get, are putter has a hard time getting hang time so the coaching staff has him doing this hop step thing to try and give time for are gunners to get down field. Urban has been stubborn despite having way to many punts blocked and refuses to change the game plan.

Well I was unaware of the punting issues you guys are having, that's interesting. I guess in all honesty, I really just want to get through this weekend before I start worrying about osu.

I think the emergence of Hyde has been huge for your Offense. I like how he hits the hole fast and with power. Best back in the BIG, in my opinion.

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Miller makes Hyde considerately more dangerous. He gets opportunities Ball and Bell don't get because they have to focus on Miller. I actually think Rob Smith number 2 is are most talented back but he has issues holding on to the ball. You can really tell the difference between M fans who have actually watched OSU play this year I am sure that goes both ways with the fan bases. M fans that think we run the dickrod finesse spread will be surprised when we play. OSU plays power football just with some bells and whistles I really hope Urban continues to bring in Big backs.

I just cant wait till we get a true flanker in the program that's the missing piece in my opinion. I have to ask because it makes me a little nervous, what are the theories behind Dnard not progressing as a passer? It almost seems like he got worse from his sophomore season. I ask because I am nervous the same could happen to Miller, Although I do like Millers throwing motion and trajectory better.

WHAT? Best back in Big 10? Not better than Ball, Abdullah, James White, or Leveon Bell. He's solid, but not in the discussion for best back.

Totally agree

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I am probably a little different then most OSU fans. A good portion of my family went to UM and have season tickets at the Big House. I have actually been to more games in AA then Cbus. The game is a big deal in my family on both sides so I get to see and hear the Michigan side of things. I am also grateful to all my family members for all the free tickets I have gotten through out the years. With that said trust me I can be a dick especially on game day but I would rather have a good conversation and get good info then just get into a pissing match with M fans. With how things are shaking out the BIG and especially OSU cant afford for UM to be weak. Beating a bad UM team doesn't help OSU and the same can be said for UM in regards to beating a bad OSU team.

You act shocked. Probably should watch BIG TEN football a little more closely and you wont need to use CAPS.

Hyde leads all running backs in touchdowns in BIG games.
Hyde is the only back of all those you listed to have over 130 yards in 3 different BIG games.
Of all those backs you listed Ball is the only one to have a higher YPC 5.3....Hydes is 5.2

Most definately in the discussion.

Bell is overrated. He's big but way too slow. He's more like a FB than a RB.