‘Best QB we’ve seen.’ Michigan preps for Adrian Martinez, Nebraska’s pesky option offense
The ninth-ranked Wolverines carry a 5-0 record into Saturday night's game (7:30 p.m. ET, ABC).
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"Best QB We Have Seen" As Michigan Prepares For Martinez & Nebraska
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In other words, Harbaugh is preparing for a much more difficult challenge from Martinez and the well-oiled Nebraska offense.
lol, far from it, but hopefully saturday they are.
In other words, Harbaugh is preparing for a much more difficult challenge from Martinez and the well-oiled Nebraska offense.
lol, far from it, but hopefully saturday they are.
This has to be a nightmare for any of our opponents. However most have been fairly successful due to our lack of running game penalties, and line protection. We have seen glimps in every game and finally got a complete game at Northwestern. I don’t expect our line to be as successful Saturday but hoping overall we can outplay them just enough.
If NU gets the no turnover version of Martinez Saturday night, it will win this game.
I'd expect MU to use the same strategy as MSU by using a spy against Martinez. This limits the likelihood of big scrambles. Against MSU, AM faced quick pressure from the front four. AM often made the first guy miss, but the spy guy was able to engage and either bring AM down or push him back into other defenders. That said, AM is special enough he was still able to make the spy guy miss on his 45 yard scramble.
The drawback of spying is it limits coverage. The spy is essentially removed from the coverage package; he hangs close to the line and his eyes are on the QB, not route runners. If the line is able to build off last week and give AM time we should be able to get guys open down field. If the line gets blown up, causing AM to get tunnel vision due to the stress (like he did against MSU) our offense could be stuck in the mud.
The drawback of spying is it limits coverage. The spy is essentially removed from the coverage package; he hangs close to the line and his eyes are on the QB, not route runners. If the line is able to build off last week and give AM time we should be able to get guys open down field. If the line gets blown up, causing AM to get tunnel vision due to the stress (like he did against MSU) our offense could be stuck in the mud.
Seems like Michigan is over-preparing for the option. I hope Frost comes out with some funky motions that get Michigan’s guys wondering what in the world is going on and run power between the tackles. Then when they seem to be stuffing the box, get things to the perimeter
UM has a very fast D but a bit undersized
I listened to a thing yesterday that the feeling wad we should just run downhill straight up the gut and wear them down
Throwing in something else her and there
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This looks like I typed it on my phone. It will be interesting to see if the offensive line and running backs can execute that game plan. I have no idea who are starting running back will be.
Johnson is the starter butt they will rotate as needed
And some misdirection counter stuff occasionally if they are over committing.
Agree
If they spy Martinez (and I think they will) here's hoping he's clean on the pitches. That leaves a soft spot between the zones for the TE to exploit and get behind their LB.
I also concur if we limit turnovers and let the crowd juice our defense good things will happen. Make them play the long field.
I also concur if we limit turnovers and let the crowd juice our defense good things will happen. Make them play the long field.
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If we are gonna run downhill, we need to see a lot of Yant again.
UM is smart enough and fast enough that the option might backfire on us....even turn into a pick 6 type situation.
If they are spying 2AM and looking for the option I hope we hit them with something unexpected that gets them guessing and back on their heals...then the option opens up for us.
If they are spying 2AM and looking for the option I hope we hit them with something unexpected that gets them guessing and back on their heals...then the option opens up for us.
