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OSU-Michigan: First quarter
I’ll be updating this blog throughout the OSU-Michigan game, a new entry each quarter, so hit “Refresh” and post a comment if you’ve got something to say (and who doesn’t?).
Let’s kick it off …
12:06 — What’s with the pregame scuffles? Last year I was in Michigan Stadium when little Mike Hart jumped over the 50-yard line in an attempt to provoke the Buckeyes (or get his team fired-up or impress the cheerleaders, I’m not sure). Show some class, guys. The Game is between OSU and Michigan, not Miami and Florida State.
12:12 — Dan Sanzenbacher, Dane Sanzenbacher … Brad Nessler needs to look at his roster … Whoa, Terrelle Pryor with the first big mistake, an interception. Not a problem. We’ll be seeing a Michigan field-goal attempt shortly.
12:16 — Michigan missed field doesn’t bode well for the Wolverines. Pryor threw the INT, but his tackle saved a touchdown. Good to see he didn’t go sulk on the bench like he did against Penn State. And do you think Nick Sheridan will be any kind of factor after James Laurinaitis planted him in the turf? Ouch.
12:22 — Wow. Michigan was looking like it would make a game of this until Michigan botched that punt return. Nice head’s-up play by Wayne grad Marcus Freeman. This changes field position, of course. Jim Tressel’s favorite thing.
12:33 — Time for a salami-and-cheese sandwich. And time to wonder if Michigan will get a first down today. The Wolverines defense is showing some spunk, but they won’t be able to hold off a tentative OSU offense all day.
12:35 — Another Dayton kid makes a big play. UM DB Brandon Harrison (C-J) makes a sure sack of Pryor on a blitz. Do you think OSU will pass on first down just once?
12:38 — Finally, some offense. Chris Wells’ 59-yard TD run looked a lot like the one he ripped off against LSU in the first quarter of the BCS title game back in January.
12:41 — Austin Spitler (Bellbrook) pounds Sam McGuffie on the kickoff. The Dayton kids are all over the field. Nessler with a nice one: “That’s a McGuffie sandwich.”
12:47 — The first quarter is over and I think Michigan’s offense would have a tough time moving the ball against Alter. Two big questions:
1) Will Michigan set a record for most 3-and-outs in a game? 2) How long will it be before Stacey Dales interviews Cris Carter, because ABC will be looking for filler material pretty soon.
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By Oakwood Jeff
November 22, 2008 12:45 PM | Link to this
I’ve lost all respect for Coach Tress not starting a Six Year senior who has led them to a National Title game and is the reigning Big 10 Quarterback of the year.By Payton
November 22, 2008 12:54 PM | Link to this
How do you like Tress now!!!!