Someone tell me how Michigan gets to 8 wins

[rickrock]

Big Daddy Comment

You are an idiot who obviously has no clue as to how downtrodden Stanford was when he took over. You say you are from SoCal?!?!?!

Really? DId you forget how Harbaugh's Stanford team beat USC as a 41 pt dog?

 

[rickrock]

Apologies! My idiot comment was not directed to none of the posters except BigDaddy. He must have amnesia.

 

[rickrock]

Go Sooners is superficially right about UM's returnees on D. However, they lose their 2 best players in DE Clark and MLB Ryan. Very big losses.

 

[rickrock]

i don't see this as a particularly difficult schedule. obviously mich st and ohio st are tough games (both top 10 preseason) but there isn't another preseason top 29 school on the schedule. I'd have a hard time pulling the trigger on u7.5 for a team that is a TD+ underdog in only 1 game this year

UM s/b a TD+ underdog to both Utah and MSU IMO

 

[CFBLore]

Really? DId you forget how Harbaugh's Stanford team beat USC as a 41 pt dog?

One of my favorite college football moments. I'll never forget the subsequent energy in Death Valley...
I had a few friends enrolled at LSU and I was at the Florida game in the student section in BR. Florida was the defending National Champions and it was Tebow's Heisman year. USC was ranked #1 and LSU #2. Florida was up by two scores going into the fourth and LSU seemed like they were accepting defeat with the players unenthusiastic on the sidelines and the fans were frustrated. Then they announced over the PA that USC had just lost to Stanford and everyone knew that if LSU won they would be #1. Having 100,000 people go from a moderate cheer to all out laughter then to wild cheering was just an energy I won't forget. The players started getting into it and they came back and won. Long story short LSU went on to win the National Championship and there is no doubt in my mind that if USC hadn't lost, LSU wouldn't have been in the National Championship.

 

[easy_money]

I can see Michigan losses to Utah away, Michigan State, Penn State away, and Ohio State. Potential losses are to BYU and Minnesota away. Over 7.5 is a poor wager. The Under may be a good wager depending on what the vig is. As usual, that was left out of the post. Ignoring the vig is how losers try to show themselves as winners.

Yeah I should have mentioned the vig. I got +110 with my local and 5dimes had -115 when I bet it. So that's another reason I love it.

 

[taph54]

Not only do they have a bunch of starters coming back on d, but we will hopefully get to see the prized recruit jabrill peppers break out. Early praises from harbaugh regarding him. I think we win 9games.

 

[REDEYE]

Just picked up Michigan under 8-120 @ William Hill. ..takes 9 wins to beat you..no way that happens

 

[Greenbacks]

Bad 1st season for Jim......I can see a 2-2 start.....Then after that it will be down hill.

Northwestern will go into Michigan and roll them.......They might win 1 more game Rutgers...I can see them finishing up at 1-6 last 7.

Minnesota and Indiana will be ready for them at home.

 

[EveryGamblersDream]

To be honest, I would not be surprised if they beat Ohio State this year. I have seen what he has done with teams with less talent so I could only imagine what he will get done at Michigan. I do miss the easy cash I used to make with his days pacing the Toreros sidelines in beautiful San Diego.

 

[candylicker]

I think Michigan wins 9+ games this year. Defending the big house will be priority #1 for Harbaugh and staff. They win 5-6 home games and 3 or 4 road games IMHO. Utah better expect a war.

agree..i have michigan over 7.5
win ther first six then lose to michigan st..and ohio st

all over mchigan +6 at utah

 

[WinOne]

I don't see it. Love Under 7.5.

@Utah
Oregon St.
UNLV
BYU
@Maryland
Northwestern
Michigan St.
@Minnesota
Rutgers
@Indiana
@Penn St.
Ohio St.

I would break down their odds as follows and these are generous:
@Utah - 40%
Oregon St. 80%
UNLV 99%
BYU 58%
@Maryland 52%
Northwestern 70%
Michigan St. 38%
@Minnesota 50%
Rutgers 65%
@Indiana 70%
@Penn St. 45%
Ohio St. 25%

That puts them at 6.92 Wins. They have a new coach, new QB, lose a couple of their best defensive players. I realize Michigan is always going to be a little overrated but what gives?

You give them 58% chance of beating Breedum Young? Because of missions, BYU always have older players returning to their team. And they weren't bad last year and the get QB Hill back from an injury. I don't think BYU will be phased by the big house. I'd also put the odds lower on winning at Minny. I'm not sure how much talent UM has thats ready to play. Harbaugh wants to play smash mouth football and I've not seen that type of OL/DL talent in Ann Arbor.
- Under for me

 

[REDEYE]

lost a DT ....this team is thin already....

 

[8ate]

Wolverines destroy Buckeyes to go to 9 wins...

 

[REDEYE]

Wolverines destroy Buckeyes to go to 9 wins...

never happen with this roster

 

[MoneyMiller]

Glad to see dumb mich alum burning money on over, harbaugh would take a 7-5 season at the drop of a hat
Go Bucks! Ann Arbor is a whore
Love this Under

 

[BigDon]

Love or hate Harbaugh. He is a GREAT coach and they will get over 8.

 

[REDEYE]

great start for our under

 

[BigDon]

Love or hate Harbaugh. He is a GREAT coach and they will get over 8.

Over 8 looking real good!

 

[RunLeeRun]

I think some opinions here let their dislike of Harbaugh/Michigan talk them into the under. Michigan gets to 9, by winning 1 of MSU, OSU or PSU. They might take all 3. As of right now they are the best team in the Big Ten...some of that is because OSU and MSU are just winning but not shinning.