2020 Michigan Offseason Thread

[Mdot21]

So, it seems Michigan has a tough schedule and a wide range of possible season outcomes, is that fair?

Yup.

They have a solid base returning with 3 major questions imo. 

QB - who wins the job - McCaffrey or Milton - and can either guy be better than a very underwhelming Shea Patterson. Milton’s raw ability is so enticing but Michigan doesn’t have the coaching to nurture it imo. McCaffrey should be the guy imo.

Interior OL - tackles are set in stone with Hayes & Mayfield. Who replaces LG-C-RG. Tough sledding to replace an entire interior and all those starts and experience. Warriner has to earn his money this year. 

DT - Carlo Kemp and Chris Hinton should be the starters. Kemp is an average talent with a lot of experience and Hinton is very talented with little experience. The back-ups at DT are inexperienced as well. Donovan Jeter was finally healthy in 2+ years and got back-up minutes last year for first time in his career. Phil Paea switched from OL to DL and was just learning the position last year. Aubrey Solomon transferring is messing things up here. Wish he never did. Chris Hinton is going to have to take a big step forward as a true sophomore and Mazi Smith is going to have to be ready to contribute solid back-up minutes as a RS Frosh. Otherwise they’re in some trouble here.

[Cincydawg]

I can see 11-1 and 7-5 as possibilities.  

[Mdot21]

I can see 11-1 and 7-5 as possibilities. 

Only way they possibly get to 11-1 is if McCaffrey is the real deal Holyfield and the DT’s develop. 

And if McCaffrey is really just awesome than it will beg the question why the hell wasn’t he starting last year and why did they chase Patterson and have him transfer in and guarantee him a starting job in the first place.  

[Cincydawg]

So, you're saying it's POSSIBLE?

[Mdot21]

So, you're saying it's POSSIBLE?

It’s possible. But unlikely. 

[bayareabadger]

Only way they possibly get to 11-1 is if McCaffrey is the real deal Holyfield and the DT’s develop.

And if McCaffrey is really just awesome than it will beg the question why the hell wasn’t he starting last year and why did they chase Patterson and have him transfer in and guarantee him a starting job in the first place. 

The fact he's stayed around so long is impressive. Also the fact they don't list redshirts is annoying. 

[MrNubbz]

JH's not exactly a shirt guy

[CWSooner]

Dang, MrNubbz!  That picture is blinding me!

[Cincydawg]

So, if 7-5 is possible and 11-1 is possible, as outliers, then one might figure 9-3 is the sweet spot.

I'd put a very slight possibility at the 6-6/12-0 pair.  

I wish UGA would schedule them again.

[Mdot21]

So, if 7-5 is possible and 11-1 is possible, as outliers, then one might figure 9-3 is the sweet spot.

I'd put a very slight possibility at the 6-6/12-0 pair. 

I wish UGA would schedule them again.

9-3 sounds about right. Harbaugh gonna Harbaugh.

[MrNubbz]

Dang, MrNubbz!  That picture is blinding me!

He tans better than i do and apparently is in better shape also

[CWSooner]

He tans better than i do and apparently is in better shape also

So, you're even a brighter white than Harbaugh is?
You must live in northern Ohio, then, eh?

[MrNubbz]

2 miles to the Lake,70 to Bob and Doug McKenzie's

[CWSooner]

2 miles to the Lake,70 to Bob and Doug McKenzie's

The Lake?  Lake of the Ozarks?  Lake in the Woods?  Lake Champlain?
Oh, Lake Erie?!