Anyone else think D. Robinson will run all over the Irish?

**goblue12** · 09-08-10, 03:04 PM

Nope.

We never win in South Bend.

Crist will have a field day on an inexperienced secondary that UConn failed to exploit.

**ZBOIZ** · 09-08-10, 03:22 PM

this is a true coin flip. No one really knows how good these teams truly are. But this game will tell it all

**msj0001** · 09-08-10, 03:24 PM

I don't think he'll run ALL over them, but I think he'll have a good game scrambling, just not another 180 yards rushing performance. I do think Michigan covers though

**agharah1** · 09-08-10, 03:26 PM

ND at home is better than UConn at the all-new Big House. Then again, ND is kindof lucky Robert Marve is such a terrible leader otherwise the boilers could have won that game.

**GoldRush7** · 09-08-10, 03:27 PM

Originally posted by goblue12

Nope. We never win in South Bend. Crist will have a field day on an inexperienced secondary that UConn failed to exploit.

**MartinBlank** · 09-08-10, 03:35 PM

Originally posted by agharah1

ND at home is better than UConn at the all-new Big House. Then again, ND is kindof lucky Robert Marve is such a terrible leader otherwise the boilers could have won that game.

I'm not so sure Mavre would have made any difference.

Michael Floyd of ND fumbled at Purdue's 2 yard line---without being hit----he holds on to that ball---it is 27-3 late in the 3rd quarter.

Purdue was never in a position to win the game.

**Uncle Harv** · 09-08-10, 05:02 PM

Yeah I could see the Mich D getting worked, but that doesnt answer the question of will ND be able to keep Denard in front of them. I dont see either team having much success on D. But true, they dont play well in South Bend.

**AdamRB22** · 09-08-10, 05:41 PM

They don't have to win..just cover the pts and yes Michigan will win strait up. This is a new Michigan off. Not that old boring stuff. ND will not be able to adjust that fast...mark my words Michigan covers if not wind

**aman86** · 09-08-10, 05:42 PM

well apparently my bankroll does.... are you kidding nd is trash

**Joe_Shabadoo** · 09-08-10, 05:59 PM

This is a game that should show why Manti Te'o is the best 'backer in the country.

I think Bob DiAco will have his unit more than ready to keep Michigan's offense in the hole.

**AdamRB22** · 09-08-10, 06:13 PM

Are you guys kidding??? This is N.D we are talking about?? With a new staff and qb?? I'm taking 4pts all day!!

**paste_me** · 09-08-10, 07:11 PM

ND is wayyy overrated. when was the last time this ever produced?

Michigan is the same i guess lol

**MartinBlank** · 09-08-10, 07:17 PM

I wouldn't wager this game.

Too many wacky variables.

ND hasn't proven they can stop anyone, and neither has Michigan.

There are plenty of worries for both teams.

Is ND athletic enough to stop Robinson.

It is supposed to rain all day in South Bend---will that slow down Robinson?

Michigan's defense is worse than ND's. Can they stop anyone?

**AdamRB22** · 09-08-10, 08:01 PM

Ok let's say it's an even game?? Take the points plain and simple am I the only seeing this?? It's N.D?? The slower smaller...they are going to have a real hard time with robinsons scrambling...him athletic ability will beat them alone

**MartinBlank** · 09-08-10, 08:48 PM

Originally posted by AdamRB22

Ok let's say it's an even game?? Take the points plain and simple am I the only seeing this?? It's N.D?? The slower smaller...they are going to have a real hard time with robinsons scrambling...him athletic ability will beat them alone

Before you get yourself all lathered up for Michigan----this is still Michigan---the same Michigan coached by RichRod that has won exactly 3 Big 10 games in 2 years.

Michigan lost their last 5 games last year.

One win over UConn doesn't make that all go away.

Kelly isn't the same coach as Charlie Weis. Kelly can actually coach.

It is supposed to rain, and I guarantee ND will have that grass 4 inches long------

The other thing no one is talking about is how nicked up Robinson was in the UConn game. He has a hip pointer and a quad injury-----one shot, and Michigan is in a nightmare situation.

I think playing either side of this is way too risky.

**mik5058** · 09-08-10, 08:53 PM

Martin makes some good points. The over is probably the safest play in this game.

**AdamRB22** · 09-08-10, 09:12 PM

I agree that Michigan is nothing special...I didn't take them all year last yr..nore am I a Michigan fan. It is realistic to say that it would take rich a few yrs to implement his offense and get the right personel..this is the closest I have seen to a rich.r offense since he has been there and I think this is a new chapter for Michigan. Yea they have been God awful the past couple yrs...and I would not have said this last yr. They always had the talent. Just not the right system.

**rk9** · 09-08-10, 09:24 PM

I agree with Martin. This is a no play for me. Both defenses are unproven and shaky. Both offenses have talent to put up quite a few points. Basically anyone saying ND cant stop Robinson, it goes the same way for Mich stopping Floyd, Rudolph, and Allen. 4 points isnt enough to take Michigan in my eyes. When each team could put up 30, 4 points are a lot easier to come by then in a lower scoring game.

**Deuce** · 09-08-10, 09:57 PM

Floyd on Floyd will make or break this game. I don't think he will have the same game as he did in Ann Arbor. Time will tell. If a gun was pointed at my head to bet this game, I would go with the Over of 52.

**MendozaLine** · 09-08-10, 10:08 PM

Notre Dame or no play. But does that surprise you guys?

**Brock Landers** · 09-08-10, 10:11 PM

a week ago Rodriguez was on the verge of being fired LOL this week his team is almost expected to win At Notre Dame...

**AdamRB22** · 09-08-10, 10:34 PM

Ya a week ago was the first game...it's obiouse that this is a different Michigan team..I'm not a Michigan co-signer at all. This is the first time they look like they are in the right direction even if they lost to u-conn. Just calling it as I see it.

**bretb27** · 09-08-10, 10:56 PM

def. will be on Michigan, not to mention the Irish have a tough Mich. State team waiting for them the following week.

**Intuitive_Edge** · 09-08-10, 10:57 PM

will be interesting to see if he remains "duel" threat

**MartinBlank** · 09-08-10, 11:04 PM

I am surprised this game is getting as much play as it is.

**IrishTim** · 09-08-10, 11:11 PM

Originally posted by MartinBlank

I'm not so sure Mavre would have made any difference.

Michael Floyd of ND fumbled at Purdue's 2 yard line---without being hit----he holds on to that ball---it is 27-3 late in the 3rd quarter.

Purdue was never in a position to win the game.

Bingo. ND played better than the score, Michigan worse than it.

**WeinketoWarrick** · 09-08-10, 11:17 PM

No play for me.

I'll be paying more attention to 4 Top 10 teams playing the 2 best games in that time slot...

**GoldRush7** · 09-08-10, 11:19 PM

Two words: Michael Floyd. It's going to be comical watching michigan try and cover him

**Arsenal** · 09-09-10, 01:57 AM

I might play the over on this game. Not touching the point spread.

**FLO31** · 09-09-10, 02:23 AM

Disclaimer: ND fan

Will Robinson run wild? yes... but ND will also put up points all over that Michigan defense.. that secondary of michigan is sketchy to say the least... I think Dayne Crist shows huge improvement from game 1 to game 2 in that spread offense.. Also it should help that he won't have Kerrigan in the backfield breathing down his neck.. Uconn dropped some key passes and Zach Frazer just plain missed his receivers over and over. I dont think the michigan defense will be so lucky this week... I like ND although i expect it to be extremely close, these games always are. For me its ND ml or maybe i take the over... We'll see come saturday...

Also its been awhile since i've seen a ND team tackle as well as they did last saturday.. the person that did miss some tackles was manti teo and that is unlikely to happen again... its only one week, but it was nice to see a defense that wasn't out there missing arm tackle after arm tackle..

**MJFtheGenius** · 09-09-10, 02:27 AM

was unaware the admeral played football

be more clear next time

**venice2222** · 09-09-10, 03:00 AM

Michigan wins by a FG.

**ttwarrior1** · 09-09-10, 03:02 AM

no because my real name is D robinson

**Uncle Harv** · 09-09-10, 01:51 PM

The weather is an important factor here I agree. If it rains, Robinson will be slowed significantly and ND will likely win by double digits.