joewilly12 Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 35 minutes ago, JetFaninMI said: If he doesn't beat OSU it just might be. The way they are playing thats not going to happen so Harbaugh might be looking for work come January: STATE COLLEGE, Pa. -- Michigan’s chance at the College Football Playoff disappeared in a monsoon against Michigan State three weeks ago. Its shot at the Big Ten title disappeared Saturday night in a white out in Happy Valley. There, at Beaver Stadium, in the hills of central Pennsylvania, the Wolverines got exposed 42-13, and should now start playing for next year. Oh, not technically, of course. But spiritually. At least inside the head coach’s office. Because Jim Harbaugh has to win in 2018. Not for job security. Don’t be silly. You don’t fire deities. But for reputation. For credibility. For a yearning fan base’s equanimity. For a chance to sing “leaders and the best.” Without irony. I get it, none of this is fair. Expectation can be cruel. Free of facts. Devoid of context. Fodder for the second-guessers and would-be experts foaming out of the corner of their mouths. You know, like me. Except I’m not foaming. I’m just comparing. As should you. Because the Harbaugh worship has to stop. It’s true that he’s a good coach, and has been a great coach, and is building — or rebuilding, for the romantics — the football program at the University of Michigan. It’s also true that he will make $7 million this year. More than every college football coach but one — Nick Saban. That salary tops Urban Meyer, who’s won national titles at Ohio State and Florida, and Dabo Swinney, who’s won a title at Clemson. As for Saban? He’s won five. Though it’s not the number that’s important. It’s that he won his first at Alabama in his third year. Just as Meyer did in Columbus. Harbaugh, obviously, isn’t going to match them. Even though he’s paid like them. Which brings us back to expectation and what happened Saturday night at Penn State, where I thought — cough, cough — the Wolverines’ defense would make it a fourth-quarter game and John O’Korn, the oft-maligned quarterback, would make just enough throws. Well, he did, in what turned out to be his best performance of the season. It just didn’t mean anything. Because just about everyone else struggled. Related: Windsor: Blame Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh, not the quarterback Michigan-Penn State reaction: Jim Harbaugh-Brady Hoke comparisons heat up The offensive line couldn’t protect, especially on the outside. The receivers couldn’t get open. The running backs couldn’t find enough room to run. On defense, the safeties floundered in man-to-man coverage. The linebackers got burned chasing Saquon Barkley — Penn State’s Heisman-caliber running back. The lineman couldn’t get to the Nittany Lions’ quarterback, Trace McSorley, fast enough. “We played a great team and got pounded in the mouth,” said Karan Higdon, who starred a week ago at Indiana but found just 45 yards of green Saturday night, and needed 15 carries to find it. FacebookTwitterGoogle+LinkedIn Photos: Michigan 13, Penn State 42 Fullscreen Michigan's John O'Korn is sacked by Penn State's Parker Cothren during the second half on Saturday, October 21, 2017 at Beaver Stadium in University Park, Pa. Kirthmon F. Dozier, Detroit Free Press Higdon and O’Korn and a few of their teammates got to talking about that fact late in the fourth quarter, as the white-out crowd stood and swayed and sang along to Tom Petty and Neil Diamond, the sort of boilerplate stadium classics meant to heighten the revelry. As the U-M players listened, or tried to block it out, they discussed the possibility of repeating Penn State’s late-season run a year ago. A team U-M walloped in Ann Arbor. “I thought that was one of the worst Penn State teams I’d ever seen,” said O’Korn, “and they went on and should’ve won the Rose Bowl.” You have to admire his optimism. He’s a senior, and fighting for his legacy. Not to mention his future. Like whether he remains the starter. If the goal is still to win every remaining game then O’Korn is this season’s best option. But … next year. Most of the starters are young. All but one defensive starter returns. Everyone would benefit if they didn’t have to break in yet another quarterback. And so, Harbaugh’s got a dilemma: How to balance the (changing) goals of this season against the promise of the future. Because the future will be here quick. Play Video Harbaugh addresses the media after the Michigan Wolverines lost to No. 2 Penn State, 42-13. Two months ago, the speed and skill in Ann Arbor looked tantalizing. Saturday night, it looked overmatched. “We had our difficulties,” said Harbaugh. And will continue to have them until offensive line gets tougher and the receivers get craftier and the next quarterback gets a chance to plant some roots. The U-M coach has a lot of work left. Under an increasingly unforgiving spotlight. As he told his team after the game: “We know the fake love is gone. There’s no bandwagon. It’s us.” Actually, coach, it’s not fake love. It’s unrequited love. And it’s never just about “us.” It’s also Alabama and Ohio State and Clemson and Oklahoma, and any other program that pays its coaches millions and millions of dollars to win. And then win some more. Contact Shawn Windsor: 313-222-6487 or swindsor@freepress.com. Follow him on Twitter @shawnwindsor. A previous version of the story listed an incorrect 2017 salary for Jim Harbaugh. CONNECTTWEETLINKEDIN 135 COMMENTEMAILMORE by Taboola Sponsored Links AD CONTENT k come January. Stan Van Gundy is slimy like his brother Jeff......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j4jets Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 18 hours ago, Maxman said: Damn just checked. High of 66. Thundershowers and 18 mph wind. With a 100% chance of rain. Not good. Tickets will be even cheaper by game day. This might be a tailgate inside the RV kind of game. Sounds like it's going to be a nice sunny day if those are the weather predictions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike135 Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 9 hours ago, Maxman said: It is a bargain, only $125 per game. LOL, damn Jets. Thanks... And ouch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinc855 Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 Wasn’t planning on going but 50 bucks for 5th row seats? May have to go after all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adb280z Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 10 hours ago, Maxman said: Is this the game that was moved from Yankees stadium? No that game is against Maryland. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lot K Tailgaters Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 21 hours ago, Maxman said: Damn just checked. High of 66. Thundershowers and 18 mph wind. With a 100% chance of rain. Not good. Tickets will be even cheaper by game day. This might be a tailgate inside the RV kind of game. Down to $9.50. I sat through the Oilers game in 1996 but I know we didn’t tailgate that day. Actually the last time we played the Falcons in 2009 we had 18 inches of snow and the lots weren’t able to open on time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxman Posted October 27, 2017 Author Share Posted October 27, 2017 5 minutes ago, Lot K Tailgaters said: Down to $9.50. I sat through the Oilers game in 1996 but I know we didn’t tailgate that day. Actually the last time we played the Falcons in 2009 we had 18 inches of snow and the lots weren’t able to open on time. I don't remember the Oilers game. I know I was there but I don't remember the circumstances. I remember a game that Doug Flutie played for the Patriots. I had covered mezz seats and we traded them that week for lower level. I remember getting rained on and it being a river leaving the stadium. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lot K Tailgaters Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 1 hour ago, Maxman said: I don't remember the Oilers game. I know I was there but I don't remember the circumstances. I remember a game that Doug Flutie played for the Patriots. I had covered mezz seats and we traded them that week for lower level. I remember getting rained on and it being a river leaving the stadium. Game was in December 1996 we broke the NFL record for no shows that day. Must have been 10-15k fans there in a monsoon with probably 35-40 degree temperatures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxman Posted October 27, 2017 Author Share Posted October 27, 2017 2 hours ago, Lot K Tailgaters said: Game was in December 1996 we broke the NFL record for no shows that day. Must have been 10-15k fans there in a monsoon with probably 35-40 degree temperatures. Oh that is impressive. At least we broke the record for something lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetster Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 23 hours ago, section314 said: Something else interesting. Saw in paper today that tickets for Rutgers/Michigan Saturday in the big house going for $20. I know Rutgers is about as attractive as Rosie O'Donnell, but that is very cheap for that football crazed campus. Maybe the Harbough honeymoon officially over? Harbaugh, coaching the NY Jets with Kirk Cousins at QB....YES PLEASE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fantasy Island Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 On 10/25/2017 at 10:55 PM, Maxman said: Ticket prices starting at $14. That is crazy. NEW YORK JETS TICKETS Highway robbery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetster Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 Bad weather & strong winds might be what the Jets need to steal a victory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
De-Jet-Erate/Duane Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 2 hours ago, Jetster said: Harbaugh, coaching the NY Jets with Kirk Cousins at QB....YES PLEASE! Sign me up for some that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlagmanL11 Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 17 hours ago, Lot K Tailgaters said: Down to $9.50. I sat through the Oilers game in 1996 but I know we didn’t tailgate that day. Actually the last time we played the Falcons in 2009 we had 18 inches of snow and the lots weren’t able to open on time. The Oilers game that set a record for no shows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugg Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 On 10/26/2017 at 12:00 AM, Lot K Tailgaters said: Well the forecast isn’t looking too good. Not sure if you can even keep a tent up for tailgating. 3 to 4 inches of rain, winds up to 35 MPH. Gonna be a tough one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fibonacci Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 Are we sure this game will be played? I expect this to be moved to Monday and our Bills game move to Sunday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
section314 Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 On 10/26/2017 at 9:37 AM, Maxman said: Is this the game that was moved from Yankees stadium? No. That is Maryland game in a few weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philc1 Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 I wouldn’t pay 14 cents to watch this or any other game in person at MetLife this season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxman Posted October 27, 2017 Author Share Posted October 27, 2017 1 hour ago, Fibonacci said: Are we sure this game will be played? I expect this to be moved to Monday and our Bills game move to Sunday. I keep looking, it doesn't look like it will be bad until Sunday night. I am still planning on bringing the RV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoBowles Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 I wouldn’t go if someone paid me $14 to go. My starting price would be pay for my tickets, my parking, and my food, and 2 bills, then I would fo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewilly12 Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 2 hours ago, Fibonacci said: Are we sure this game will be played? I expect this to be moved to Monday and our Bills game move to Sunday. So the NFL is now a pussy league where they won't play because its windy and rainy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larz Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 Yeah the rough part of the storm is forecast for Sunday night, but Sunday afternoon will be miserable Anyone remember the colts game with the lightning delay? Or the monsoon with Vinny T and the ravens? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fibonacci Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 59 minutes ago, joewilly12 said: So the NFL is now a pussy league where they won't play because its windy and rainy? Thunderstorms joe thunderstorms. Not the rain or wind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewilly12 Posted October 28, 2017 Share Posted October 28, 2017 49 minutes ago, Larz said: Yeah the rough part of the storm is forecast for Sunday night, but Sunday afternoon will be miserable Anyone remember the colts game with the lightning delay? Or the monsoon with Vinny T and the ravens? Colts game my sons first game he was 4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewilly12 Posted October 28, 2017 Share Posted October 28, 2017 45 minutes ago, Fibonacci said: Thunderstorms joe thunderstorms. Not the rain or wind. Oh ok well another reason MetLife should have had a retractable roof. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSJ Posted October 28, 2017 Share Posted October 28, 2017 On 10/26/2017 at 9:40 PM, Maxman said: I don't remember the Oilers game. I know I was there but I don't remember the circumstances. I remember a game that Doug Flutie played for the Patriots. I had covered mezz seats and we traded them that week for lower level. I remember getting rained on and it being a river leaving the stadium. On 10/26/2017 at 9:33 PM, Lot K Tailgaters said: Down to $9.50. I sat through the Oilers game in 1996 but I know we didn’t tailgate that day. Actually the last time we played the Falcons in 2009 we had 18 inches of snow and the lots weren’t able to open on time. I was at the Falcons and the Doug Flutie 9-6 game in the rain. i dont remember and I dont think I was at the Oilers game. Sold the tickets for this weeks game for a bargain. First one I will miss this season and kind of regretting it already. Oh well the Thursday night game should be a good one with decent weather. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panzer Division Marduk Posted October 28, 2017 Share Posted October 28, 2017 $6 now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sperm Edwards Posted October 28, 2017 Share Posted October 28, 2017 On 10/26/2017 at 8:17 AM, Integrity28 said: I’ve got a new baby at home here, otherwise I’d consider a trip for a home game... but I have NO interest in watching McCown / Forte live. I want to see the Mac draft classes, or it’s not worth my time. You want them dead? I'm not crazy about them starting either, but that's harsh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetster Posted October 28, 2017 Share Posted October 28, 2017 22 hours ago, De-Jet-Erate/Duane said: Sign me up for some that! Could you imagine the headlines if they Jets got Harbaugh & Cousins? WE LIKE THAT!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
56mehl56 Posted October 28, 2017 Share Posted October 28, 2017 13 hours ago, joewilly12 said: Oh ok well another reason MetLife should have had a retractable roof. They'd probably keep it open , you know gives us the best chance to win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
section314 Posted October 28, 2017 Share Posted October 28, 2017 14 minutes ago, 56mehl56 said: They'd probably keep it open , you know gives us the best chance to win. Shula would. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewilly12 Posted October 28, 2017 Share Posted October 28, 2017 Investment Gold for those that don't go to games in bad weather and couldn't sell the tickets heres a few suggestions. Use them to pick your teeth after eating a meal Fire starters Wedges for an uneven table or chair Confetti Book markers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gas2No99 Posted October 28, 2017 Share Posted October 28, 2017 26 minutes ago, joewilly12 said: Investment Gold for those that don't go to games in bad weather and couldn't sell the tickets heres a few suggestions. Use them to pick your teeth after eating a meal Fire starters Wedges for an uneven table or chair Confetti Book markers OR . . . Sell them RIGHT after the Miami choke job to ATL fans for 70¢ on the dollar and take the Capital Loss for Taxes. THEN, I bought 50 yard line Club Mezzanines in Section 239 ($310 FV) for $66 a seat!!!!! WIN WIN! Right now, I see my section (of the few seats available) is going as low as 43¢ on the dollar and Nose bleeds as CHEAP as $6 AFTER fees! It is GOLD b/c it's MALLEABLE to suit one's needs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adb280z Posted October 28, 2017 Share Posted October 28, 2017 Thinking about inviting my daughter's whole 3rd grade class. I'll buy row 17 in 346, 27 tickets for 9.70 each with fees. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larz Posted October 28, 2017 Share Posted October 28, 2017 1 hour ago, adb280z said: Thinking about inviting my daughter's whole 3rd grade class. I'll buy row 17 in 346, 27 tickets for 9.70 each with fees. What did they do to deserve such punishment? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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