Saturday, September 10, 2011

Keys to Michigan beating Notre Dame

There is an awful lot of hype for the first ever night game at The Big House. Here are the keys to a Michigan win.

1. Pass coverage must be there.

Too many times in the last three years have we seen wide open receivers all over the field. Michigan's safeties and corners must play their position properly, and not allowing the usual 30-50 yard bombs.

2. Contain their QBs.

Rees is starting, but Crist is still there. If they shut down Rees, they must be ready to shut down Crist. Last year they were a bit lucky when Crist went down for most of the game. When he came back, they could have lost the game had there been more time.

3. Not just Denard.

We need to continue to see other guys run the ball well. You can only cry wolf so many times, and everyone knows Denard is going to run. Yes, he's good enough to overcome that. But with a team still trying to build and mesh, they need more options.

4. Kicking must improve.

Field Goal kicking in particular has been a tough act for Michigan for as long as I can remember. Its time for rid themselves of this burden, and kick the ball thru the uprights. Losing 3-9 points per game can kill them in a tough battle.

My prediction: Michigan 31, Notre Dame 21.

Game time 8 PM, ESPN. Go Blue!

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