Football Rutgers opens as 31.5pt underdogs to Michigan
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We need a lot of things to go our way. Need turnovers and we can't make any. We need some explosive plays offensively and we need our defense to stop their running attack. It's a tall task but this is the best team we've had since 2014.
Shelby hopes for good, but foresees bad. Shelby predicted a 4 win season. It’s too early to proclaim him wrong, but he did think 2-1 at this point, and Wagner and Indiana to reach 4. He did not foresee the MSU / Tucker fiasco, but still doesn’t see that as a win just yet.
Spread will be 28 points at game time
Oddsmakers understand that we unfortunately have no passing game
Oddsmakers understand that we unfortunately have no passing game
I'm a terrible bettor. Best that I not post any more on Saturday's game beyond RU still being in contention for the National Championship.
We are completely one-dimensional. Granted the running game has been excellent so far and defense has been pretty darn good. But don't sugarcoat things, our passing game isn't mediocre or average. It's one of the worst in FBS, and the second worst in the P5 this year (only Nebraska is worse) in terms of yards gained. Hasn't been an issue so far because we've been able to run the ball, but if Michigan stops our run game it's unlikely we make it to 175 yards of total offense. Here's our passing rank by total yards since 2016:
2016: 122/128
2017: 125/130
2018: 124/130
2019: 121/130
2020: 99/127
2021: 114/130
2022: 124/131
2023: 126/133
This is THE number one reason we get blown out so bad playing OSU, UM, PSU, Wisconsin, Iowa, etc.
2016: 122/128
2017: 125/130
2018: 124/130
2019: 121/130
2020: 99/127
2021: 114/130
2022: 124/131
2023: 126/133
This is THE number one reason we get blown out so bad playing OSU, UM, PSU, Wisconsin, Iowa, etc.
Be careful speaking truth. Any more posts like that and you’ll be branded a troll-fan of other schools
Realize we are a young yet surprisingly experienced team on D … less so on the offensive side… if this was a game last year we would not stand a chance in hell. The IF’s are a big issue here but something tells me Greg Schiano and his team doesn’t think they can ‘t compete . and just maybe win or surprise the betting public. This is all on Michigan to convincingly beat us Saturday. Rutgers is playing with house money. As Mr. Miyagi told Daniel LaRusso , “ focus power, make good fight” …” trust the quality of what you know, not the quantity.” I’m sure the staff is motivating these players. Michigan is very good but ya just never know.
Silly me, I thought the spread would be around 17. I guess we'll just have to go out there and show them it isn't "same old Rutgers"!!!!!
It's TIME to SHOCK the WORLD & pull off the improbable UPSET
What scares me about taking RU because of the 31.5 points
isn't Rutgers offense's ability to score but if the RU D will be able to hold the Wolverines under it if Harbaugh decides to try and make McCarthy look like a superstar because of the bad game he had against Bowling Green.
Harbaugh might just keep Michigan's passing game in high gear instead of going to the run when they're comfortably ahead,
Only thing to stop that is upset them or come close to doing it.
isn't Rutgers offense's ability to score but if the RU D will be able to hold the Wolverines under it if Harbaugh decides to try and make McCarthy look like a superstar because of the bad game he had against Bowling Green.
Harbaugh might just keep Michigan's passing game in high gear instead of going to the run when they're comfortably ahead,
Only thing to stop that is upset them or come close to doing it.
It’s not about showcasing McCarthy.
Michigan and RU have different goals.
Style points are important for teams with playoff aspirations and blowouts are important chapters in that narrative. For Schiano and most teams, it’s enough to win by 4. For the big boys, 40 point wins are important.
You can’t take your foot off the gas since the other top teams won’t (for the same reason).
Michigan and RU have different goals.
Style points are important for teams with playoff aspirations and blowouts are important chapters in that narrative. For Schiano and most teams, it’s enough to win by 4. For the big boys, 40 point wins are important.
You can’t take your foot off the gas since the other top teams won’t (for the same reason).
I dunno. I look at those stats starting in 2020 and see a great HC worthy of a big raise, 70 ft statue and consideration of renaming the university after him. Has a coach ever won the Heisman ? Maybe this is the year, ain’t that right Fieldhouse Al ?
while I love the sentiment, let's not confuse App State coaching with ours. Ours is like a dreadnought and theirs was like the Big J!
Meanwhile we're 3-0 vs all FBS teams, all double digit wins.
The negativity is unbelievable.
because we’ve seen this movie before. What was our record after 3 games in 2021 and 2022?
I admire the spirit of the point you’re trying to make, but Shelby will troll on this forever. It’s simply not worth engaging him.
Honestly, not better IMO.
Sure, the defense is better this year. It’s been very good so far. Best defense of 2.0, yes.
But I don’t think the offense is better, I don’t think the specials are better (no Korsak or Cruickshank). And I think the conference schedule is harder.
Which of my opinions above do you disagree with and give this team the edge ?
You all have to realize that the trolls have been pretty quiet over the last few weeks. They're coming out now because we're ready to go up against the #2 team in the nation and they're smelling blowout. Put them on ignore or just don't answer them and take them for what they are.
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Yes just as expected there are still 3-4 more who hate Schiano but remain quiet . Waiting to tell us how right they were and how all us koolaid drinkers were wrong. It was the same back in 2004-2005 and somewhat into 2006… Rutgers just needs to keep working to the goals they set pre season.
They put themselves in a no lose situation. If we lose they can scream "See!! I told you Schiano sucks!!"
If we win they say "I'm a Rutgers man first. I'm happy we won."