Who do you think will win, Ohio State or U of M?
Will the game be as close as it was last year?
Will it be exciting?
(they are playing in Ann Arbor and last year's thriller at the Horseshoe was in favor of the Bucks 42-39...also keep in mind that Chad Henne & Mike Hart have never defeated OSU)
Whether you're a fan or not, weigh in and let me know your pick! :-)
2007-10-17 13:55:29 · 15 answers · asked by YSIC 7 in Sports ➔ Football (American)
Interesting answers so far!
Chris S- soooooo true! :-)
AP 4 R.O.Y. - I agree with you. Sorry there are so many haters out there. I guess people just cannot bear to hear the truth.
Tru Blu - Uh, you'll have to go to the locker room to shake Hart's hand. He limps off the field EVERY effin' game with a new injury. But look on the bright side - it won't be too crowded in there.
Big Blue - The key word here is HEALTHY....something that U of M struggles with a lot. Don't these guys know how to condition?!
Kosmo K - Well said. I see great potential in you. Perhaps I could help mold you into a Buckeye fan. (?) I'll be gentle.
2007-10-18 02:36:19 · update #1
Michigan has demonstrated a ressurgence of sorts, roaring back into the thicket of the Big Ten. Mike Hart is rushing like a madman, and Chad Henne is getting somewhat back into a groove.
Having said that, I expect Michigan to come out with guns blazing, *but* unfortunately for them, Ohio State will still have the stout defense that they have exhibited through the first half of the season. Ohio State also possesses a great running game of their own, and they methodically march up and down the field.
I think the game will NOT be as close as it was last year, but nevertheless it will be extremely entertaining.
FINAL SCORE: Ohio State - 31, Michigan - 21
2007-10-18 02:01:56 · answer #1 · answered by Dr. Semi-Evil 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Which means it will be three weeks before you should have asked this question.
The Ohio State Defense will show up, but Hart seems to be having recurring ankle problems. Will he be healthy? I don't think it was a serious injury that kept him out of the second half vs. Purdue, but soft tissue injuries have a way of sticking around to varying degrees until you can really rest them for about 6 weeks. I have no idea what to think of Henne. He has been inconsistent this year from what I have seen. I get a much greater sense that Hart has carried the UM team than Henne. If it is left to Henne, I think Michigan will be in trouble.
Then you have the Ohio State offense and the UM defense. Both have developed over the course of the season. Who will have congealed into the better squad? We have no way of telling. There have been many editions of The Game where some unexpected player has stepped up and altered the outcome. I have a feeling that may happen this year.
As a Buckeye alumnus, I certainly hope we win again, but I also know that predicting the outcome of this game is about as useful as predicting the outcome of last years USC-UCLA game (remember that? I think both Ohio State and UM wish USC hadn’t choked on that one).
However, I will throw out a wild guess. OSU 38, UM 28.
Go Bucks!
LOL, blue boy is dreaming. If he rushes the field and tries to shake MH's hand, the likely outcome is Hart will level his ****, as well he should.
To that ABD genius from LA LA land: Yea, it was a fluke, and exactly my point. It's the sort of fluke that happens in a rivalry game. I'm so glad all that education has made you so insightful, or is that "inciteful", or perhaps just spiteful .
2007-10-17 14:10:00 · answer #2 · answered by Deke 4 · 1⤊ 5⤋
U of M is much improved OHIO is ranked #1 but will fall before the big game take Michigan who will win the Big Ten outright this year if they can get past Illinois .....
2007-10-18 04:09:13 · answer #3 · answered by Healing_Rain 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Michigan wins because our D is designed for OSU offense and as long as Mike Hart is healthy Michigan wins with the home field advantage.
2007-10-17 14:34:09 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 4⤋
Michigan salvages their season ands wins the big ten and for a bonus keeps OSU out of the national title game....
31-18
2007-10-17 14:24:20 · answer #5 · answered by Johnny Mek 4 · 4⤊ 3⤋
'67 Shelby GT,
the game goes to Michigan, Carr still loses his job, and Ohio State is kept out of the National Game.
To Deke above - yeah, I remember that USC-FUCLA game last year and it was a fluke. At least Notre Dame got a win off of UCLA this year! And I can't stand either of those Schools.
Have a good one GT,
Ciao Bella,
Gerry (But I meant the other name - just not in this forum)
2007-10-17 14:43:41 · answer #6 · answered by Gerry 7 · 1⤊ 4⤋
U of M will win, and it won't be the only loss for Ohio State, who has made it to #1 by playing three Div 1AA schools and no team ranked.
2007-10-18 02:54:52 · answer #7 · answered by cajunbiggeorge 5 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Hartline scores on the kickoff, sprains his ankle in the ensuing celebration......and Michigan goes on to win 41-14 ( Hey, somebody had to bring the Hater-Ade.....it was looking like an OSU Koom-By-Yah love fest in here....)
2007-10-17 14:08:27 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 3⤋
I will go with the trend. Ohio State makes it four in a row. Close, and scoring will be mid range 24-17.
2007-10-17 14:00:48 · answer #9 · answered by dCon 5 · 2⤊ 4⤋
its gonna be all buckeyes ! the wolverines are to unbalanced and not as good as last year ! henne is playing bad this year and their defense is terrible. i think it will be a 2 touchdown advantage for the buckeyes. GO BUCKS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2007-10-17 14:00:12 · answer #10 · answered by Chris S 1 · 1⤊ 4⤋