FSU vs Michigan Orange Bowl Official Thread
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Lucky_Lefty
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Michigan football quarterback Wilton Speight has exceeded expectations this season. But in the Orange Bowl, he is going to raise them for the 2017 season.
If it wasn’t for a bad throw and a bad decision against Ohio State, Wilton Speight might have already written his Michigan football legacy.
Absent those two interceptions, Speight’s performance against the Buckeyes was outstanding. And had it led to victory, a Big Ten championship and a berth in the College Football Playoffs, the view of him would be different than it is.
Yet, those interceptions happened and in large part because of them Michigan is in the Orange Bowl.
The Wolverines had bigger aspirations. But still, beating Florida State and playing on the national stage is a big step.
Getting there however, isn’t enough. Michigan needs to win the Orange Bowl and to win, it will need a big game from Speight.
Now, this is just a hunch, but I think Michigan gets it.
With star players on offense and defense headed for the NFL, Michigan can become Speight’s team. But for that to happen, he needs to seize this opportunity. He needs to do exactly what he did against Ohio State, minus the turnovers.
In the game against Ohio State, he was stellar. His fourth-down touchdown in overtime was enormous. He showed guts and courage. He showed he is capable of making big plays in big games. .
In the end, his mistakes cost Michigan. And he will want to avoid a repeat performance against Florida State.
While much of the talk entering the game is centering around Michigan’s defense and whether or not it can stop Dalvin Cook, the key is Speight.
Florida State has a respectable pass defense, they rank in the top 60 in both pass yards allowed and pass efficiency defense. However, Michigan is loaded with weapons at receiver and tight end.
With Jehu Chesson, Amara Darboh and Jake Butt, along with youngsters like Eddie McDoom to throw to, Speight should have a big day.
The third-year player has tremendous potential and he is also taking this game very seriously.
“This bowl prep has, in my mind, been the start of my Year 2,” Speight said Tuesday during a media event before Friday’s Orange Bowl. “That’s where I really need to take the biggest leap.”
With some talented but young receivers, Michigan needs Speight to lead next season. And that starts with a strong performance Friday.
Speight also has a chance to lock down the starting job. With Brandon Peters looking good and Dylan McCaffrey coming in, you can see the importance of a good day.
All indications are that Speight is healthy and if he gets a healthy number of attempts, expect him and the Wolverines to shine.
If he does, Michigan football will get exactly what it needs out of the Orange Bowl — momentum and a star quarterback for 2017.
If it wasn’t for a bad throw and a bad decision against Ohio State, Wilton Speight might have already written his Michigan football legacy.
Absent those two interceptions, Speight’s performance against the Buckeyes was outstanding. And had it led to victory, a Big Ten championship and a berth in the College Football Playoffs, the view of him would be different than it is.
Yet, those interceptions happened and in large part because of them Michigan is in the Orange Bowl.
The Wolverines had bigger aspirations. But still, beating Florida State and playing on the national stage is a big step.
Getting there however, isn’t enough. Michigan needs to win the Orange Bowl and to win, it will need a big game from Speight.
Now, this is just a hunch, but I think Michigan gets it.
With star players on offense and defense headed for the NFL, Michigan can become Speight’s team. But for that to happen, he needs to seize this opportunity. He needs to do exactly what he did against Ohio State, minus the turnovers.
In the game against Ohio State, he was stellar. His fourth-down touchdown in overtime was enormous. He showed guts and courage. He showed he is capable of making big plays in big games. .
In the end, his mistakes cost Michigan. And he will want to avoid a repeat performance against Florida State.
While much of the talk entering the game is centering around Michigan’s defense and whether or not it can stop Dalvin Cook, the key is Speight.
Florida State has a respectable pass defense, they rank in the top 60 in both pass yards allowed and pass efficiency defense. However, Michigan is loaded with weapons at receiver and tight end.
With Jehu Chesson, Amara Darboh and Jake Butt, along with youngsters like Eddie McDoom to throw to, Speight should have a big day.
The third-year player has tremendous potential and he is also taking this game very seriously.
“This bowl prep has, in my mind, been the start of my Year 2,” Speight said Tuesday during a media event before Friday’s Orange Bowl. “That’s where I really need to take the biggest leap.”
With some talented but young receivers, Michigan needs Speight to lead next season. And that starts with a strong performance Friday.
Speight also has a chance to lock down the starting job. With Brandon Peters looking good and Dylan McCaffrey coming in, you can see the importance of a good day.
All indications are that Speight is healthy and if he gets a healthy number of attempts, expect him and the Wolverines to shine.
If he does, Michigan football will get exactly what it needs out of the Orange Bowl — momentum and a star quarterback for 2017.
Tide Run This
Veteran
You wouldn't know what a vagina was if it slapped you in yo face ass nikka.
Who tha fukk is y'all running back? What y'all WR's looking like? Do you think whatever y'all QB name is will try to test T-Mac?
Tide Run This
Veteran
T-Mac and White vs they wrs I just hope no more injuries at DB position really wanted to see Lane finish season it's gonna be good game we gotta contain Butt
Trust Me
Coli Prophet
We got backs by committee. Your best bet is that Harbaugh decides to 'reward' his senior DeVeon Smith with most of the carries. Because dude is a bowling ball, but has ZERO wiggle.
Evans, Higdon, and Isaac pose a different kind of threat. God I wish Smith would have graduated already.
Our receivers are solid. Darboh is a possession receiver that catches everything.. unless he's being molested at the horseshoe in Columbus. Chesson is probably faster than anyone on your squad. (I shyt you not)
Butt is butt. Reliable, all American tight end.
I think you guys may have seen Michigan State get worked last year by Bama, and you're mixing them up with us. The defense that you guys will see will be damn hard to score on.
I really hate or oline. We gonna have to spread it out a bit since all eyes will be on Cook. Frenchie gonna have some designed runs to loosen y'all up a bit.
We got backs by committee. Your best bet is that Harbaugh decides to 'reward' his senior DeVeon Smith with most of the carries. Because dude is a bowling ball, but has ZERO wiggle.
Evans, Higdon, and Isaac pose a different kind of threat. God I wish Smith would have graduated already.
Our receivers are solid. Darboh is a possession receiver that catches everything.. unless he's being molested at the horseshoe in Columbus. Chesson is probably faster than anyone on your squad. (I shyt you not)
Butt is butt. Reliable, all American tight end.
I think you guys may have seen Michigan State get worked last year by Bama, and you're mixing them up with us. The defense that you guys will see will be damn hard to score on.
darius19
R.I.P. Kobe and Nip, that’s off the rip
FSU definitely won this thread thats for sure, I thought Michigan had a ton of fans on here?
I think its gonna be a close game but hard to bet against Cook in his hometown
I think its gonna be a close game but hard to bet against Cook in his hometown
I hope u had a good time enjoying the Russell Athletic Bowl
