2007-09-21 00:00:29 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Football (American)
I hate to say but (michigan)
2007-09-21 00:05:18 · answer #1 · answered by paulcondo 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Oh my. Penn State SHOULD crush them, if they're as good as they're ranked. That being said, Michigan has a lot of good players, and if they play like it, they can beat Penn State under a few conditions: Morelli would have to have a bad game, The Penn State Defense would have to play like they did last week, Michigan would need a big play or two. (which they have some big play potential because of team speed)
2007-09-21 01:10:29 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
This may be hard to even imagine, but, as Professional Handicappers League member Jimmy Boyd points out, Michigan still can win the Big Ten championship and go on to play in the New Year's Day Rose Bowl, though it's ALMOST a sure bet that it won't be in a replay of the 2007 holiday game.
Michigan started on the long road back to redemption last weekend following pitiful early-September performances by spanking Notre Dame 38-0 to go to 1-2 on the season, though respectability remains a light year or so away.
The Wolverines began the campaign on shaky footing with back-to-back losses to Appalachian State and Oregon. Penn State, meanwhile, jumped off to a 3-0 mark with victories over Florida International, Buffalo and the same woeful Irish team that the Wolverines whipped.
Observers believe Michigan's conference kickoff match with 10th-ranked Penn State Saturday could paint a pretty good picture of how things in the Big Ten shape up in what may be legendary Nittany Lions Coach Joe Paterno's last hurrah.
Penn State is laying 4 points in Ann Arbor and the total is 43.
"I'm not sold on Penn State yet," said Boyd, who hails from Big Ten country himself.
"They haven't played anyone and the Big Ten always is a different story.
"Although Notre Dame hasn't been impressive, Michigan beating them so convicingly was crucial for this team.
"The Wolverines still can win the Big Ten, believe it or not.
"I think we'll see both Penn State and Michigan's true colors this Saturday.
"The Irish are just young and inexperienced.
"There is some talent in South Bend and this team will get better as the season goes on."
Notre Dame is receiving 4 points from Michigan State on Saturday.
It has been more than a decade since the Lions won a game between the pair, with their last triumph coming on Nov, 16, 1996.
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Michigan has won eight straight versus PSU and leads the series 9-3.
The Wolverines' downhill slide began this past New Year's when they lost the Rose Bowl 32-18 to Penn State.
Both teams faced disppointment earlier in the season when Florida and Ohio State beat them out of BCS berths, sending both squads to Pasadena.
USC has emerged from the first few weeks of the 2007 season with wins over Iowa and Nebraska and the nation's No. 1 collegiate ranking.
The Trojans are giving 27 points to Washington State this weekend.
In another game that could be a factor in how things ultimately shake out in the Big Ten, Wisconsin is laying 9 1/2 to Iowa.
2007-09-21 05:15:43 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Penn state by 17
2007-09-21 02:11:36 · answer #4 · answered by Mac 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Penn State.
2007-09-21 00:54:48 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think you have to go with Penn State. Michigan did not show us anything by beating up on Notre Dame. I am not convinced that Michigan has righted their ship.
Penn State is the pick.
2007-09-21 00:22:20 · answer #6 · answered by cowboysfan 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The only weay Penn St. wins this game is if they open it up and run 4 and 5 wides. If they try and pound the ball with the running game, Michigan takes this game hands down. If Penn St. throws and can consistently throw it, then Penn St. wins.
2007-09-21 02:32:38 · answer #7 · answered by coolguy3721 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
unless Penn st runs a spread offense Michigan wins in a close game
2007-09-21 04:06:08 · answer #8 · answered by rychnroller 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I say 100% undoubtedly Penn State.
Being a Bucks fan, I HAVE to root against Michigan or my blood boils! LOL
GO BUCKS!
2007-09-21 03:34:30 · answer #9 · answered by Dave K 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Penn State easily. They have too many horses than Michagan plus the Wolverines are going with a freshmen QB.
2007-09-21 00:27:14 · answer #10 · answered by davester1970 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
JOEPA without a doubt, he will not loose nine in a row to michigan, plus psu knows that if they win this game the big ten title will look like a probability with playing OSU and WISC at HAPPY VALLEY.
2007-09-21 00:57:10 · answer #11 · answered by buckeyesux 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋