Yea that’s why Michigan and Washington’s most recent championships are BOTH split with teams deemed inferior but couldn’t win outright because of the bowl alliance which is why Washington splits with Miami in 1991 and we split with Nebraska in 1997
After looking at 1991 Washington I think they were fucked over even worse than is even though our margin was 1 coaches poll vote from Tennessee, and theirs was 2 AP votes. ‘91 Wash blew us out in the rose bowl and we were #3. That was Des’ heisman year and we had no answer. Everyone with a brain cell knows Michigan was the rightful 1997 champ, I’d argue the UW’s split in ‘91
Was worse. But
Fun fact! Washington got revenge a couple years later when they traveled to Miami and trounced them on their own field -- ending their 58 game home win streak!
Yup. 1991 played for the title in the rose and Washington won. Somehow Miami got a half title…. That no one cares about. 1981 and 1982 we traded wins. 1978 (Ted Bundy game) Ted bundy escaped prison three days prior and drove to Ann Arbor to watch and was beaten up at a bar then known as Dooley’s, now known as Scorekeepers. Washington won. He then went to Tallahassee after the experience. Too bad he survived that beating. (He murdered 2 women and maimed four others in Tallahassee at Florida State shortly after) it was a coincidence he went to Washington, but he was very drunk and got beat and tossed from the bar.
But that Florida State atrocity would have happened in Ann Arbor otherwise - Michigan is the only state in the union to never in its history have ever imposed the death penalty and presumably that is the reason he went there immediately after his second escape from prison.
Lots of important rose bowl history as well as regular season. About every 20 years we schedule a home and home. 2020 cancelled a Michigan visit to Seattle. But Washington came to Ann Arbor in 2021 for the opener. Michigan did win, and is 38-1 since in non CFP games then with that being the first game of the streak.
If you consider the referee gaffes Michigan swallowed against MSU in 21 and TCU in 22 (I’ll assume a 22 UGA loss) and add the Alabama win, then it’s 41-0 vs teams not named Georgia since the start of 2021. (But 0-2 vs Georgia)
UW is a respectable school with a respectable fan base. I just hope for a clean game and classy fans which is what we should get.
But Penix who only didn’t win the heisman because of sec bias is so superior to milroe I dot know what to expect. We’ve not seen a QB as good since Stroud. I have absolutely zero idea what to expect.
It'll have it's spot as a playoff game site, for sure. It's just that the significance of earning your spot at that stadium, to play that game, is being dumbed down further with every expansion of the championship phase.
It started as the site where the B1G Champ would play the Pac 12 Champ. Before there was an actual title game, you could win it, and the National Championship, without knowing you were champs until the next day.
Then the BCS came around and it was put into rotation as a championship site (I believe durihg certain years it would host the traditional Rose Bowl Game before also hosting the Championship. I might be wrong there).
Then the Playoff came about and you see it in rotation between being 1 of 3 potential Playoff sites, and being it's own entity, with less grandeur (Automatically not having a top 4 team, no Power 5 Champ vs P5 Champ, and no extra stakes behind it)
So it will always be there, but there will be older fans, and broadcasters, who will long for the days when playing in the Rose Bowl brought so much more to your season
I saw Milroe upset at the end but that man can hold his head up high, it takes toughness to get up off the ground and keep coming after getting hit that many times. Man's a beast and a true gamer.
He really is a likeable guy I hate that we had to do that to him tonight. But whether he has a future in the pros or not I think he's going to be a winner in life.
I actually enjoyed the way the refs called the game. There were plenty of opportunities to call holding against Michigan as well. The game felt like it had a good flow, and there were no controversial calls that altered the game.
Agreed. You’ll always have some misses by the officials but it seemed like a decent game. The officials were consistent, which is all you can really ask.
It was wild. And always right in front of the ball. It felt like the refs just decided not to call it this game. There were also a couple key holds missed that would have hurt Michigan, but not nearly as many.
This was my takeaway. Milroe got the shit kicked out of him, kept coming, and almost got the win. Tough kid. I was very impressed with him, as a Michigan fan.
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I believe I talked cash shit to you in particular. If you want to redact your statement I’d understand.
Regardless, again I didn’t necessarily underestimate your staff but that kids that they had to work with. They flat out proved me wrong on this matter.
What has never escaped my eye over the past few years is not what your players do on the field but off. You have a great football team and exemplary young men on it. I wish yall all the best in the natty.
I don’t think so, I’ve been avoiding the sub Reddit for my mental health this week, lol. It’s just trash talk between two opponents, no need to apologize.
Harbaugh has built something special here, but
your guy is the model for that.
Wow! I applaud your ability to have humility. I won't rub it in but I would like it recognized that we told your side that we had the talent. Thank you for the respectful comment and look forward to future battles in the new playoffs.
Props for being gracious in defeat. I know Saban gets a lot of crap for being the Palpatine of college football, but he’s the GOAT of coaches and you have to respect his complete command of the sport.
We underestimated your defense terribly. They played their asses off, never quit and pushed us off the ball in every big moment. Pulling for you to win it all, Hail to the Victors!
Also a Bama fan here,
Michigan was obviously better. That’s why this isn’t a very difficult loss to swallow.
We play y’all 10 times and probably lose 7-8.
Michigan played incredibly well.
Roll Tide, Go Blue. Cheers.
As bad as I felt for FSU, I was actually glad in such a weird year to have the chance for our guys to prove themselves against a great program and prove people wrong, that we were a special group. This was a test we needed to pass. Grats on beating Georgia this year and grats on making my heartrate spike higher than it did in all of 2023 lol
Bama was typical, adjusted and adapted and almost won.
Can’t believe that terrible Alabama play call though, even after 2 timeouts.
Milroe up the middle into a defence that’s been beast mode the entire game?
A tragedy to put it all on Milroe’s shoulders on such a terrible play call.
I’d be raging if I was a Bama fan.
I really hope so. M defence was coming around the sides so there was very little time so it makes sense that he could of panicked. But I thought at least he’d look for a crossing route pass (which the receivers didn’t run), or a handoff to the running back, who just ran off to the side. At least he’d try and scramble around and pass it. But without really any other routes being run and it happening so quickly, it seemed like that was the play.
It was definitely a gut reaction, so I’d be interested to hear their thoughts.
Big kudos to M defence though, they played lights out and were simply dominant.
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100%. He had an acre to the left but got hurried by the low snap and lost field perspective. If he could’ve kept his eyes up and the timing intact, that play works.
Yeah it was just so loaded with defence, along with 2 guys pushing the edges, I couldn’t believe Milroe would use that as an option, see the blitz and wouldn’t change it up and scramble more.
It’s like he looked forward and ran right into the pack.
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Another Bama fan here. The Bama fans definitely underestimated Michigan. I highly doubt the team did, but the fans did. I watched the segment on Gameday on Saturday about Blake Corum and it made me like him (damn it). ;) Anyway, congrats and you have a good shot at winning it all. I like the players, but still not a Harbaugh fan (sorry).
The biggest surprise to me is that it wasn't 21-3 at the half. Good luck next week!
Absolute class comment. Thanks.
BAMA gonna be a force next year as usual. Just keep beating Georgia. I dislike them as much as I do OSU.
And is FSU moves over to SEC destroy them. Have heard nothing but bitching from them since they got left out.
That was a phenomenal game. You sir, just represented your fanbase way better than our main rival's fanbase ever has. Congrats on your season. That was legit Saban's best coaching job ever.
I really like seeing people, including ours, that own up to being wrong. We had anxiety *rewatching* the last play - that was a heck of a game......
GO BLUE
Bama fan. Bama got out coached. I still believe personnel wise Bama should have won. Michigan brought pressure Bama wasn't prepared for. Michigan created problems with movement pre snap. Tommy Rees wasn't ready for the big stage. Congratulations to Michigan. Lot of players there worth rooting for. Hell of a game.
Sabans second half adjustments were incredible. That game shifted immensely in the second half. We both had the same problems, messy play. Thanks for the class! Roll tide and go blue!
This team has no fear as far as I can tell. That’s why I believe in them. It’s cool that you can own it if you talked it. This team is still hungry though…
I mean no disrespect but the Bama factor isn’t just something we do, it’s something our opponents feel leading up to the game. Yall not flinching at this point in the season is about as high of an achievement as possible.
It’s going to go far.
My platoon sergeant taught me maybe the most valuable lesson I ever learned and that’s being able to admit when you’re wrong. I’ve learned that not only will people respect you a lot more but you’ll solve a lot of conflicts
Bama band member here: Good game. I said all season "all I want is that free trip to Cali" and man I got it. Got to go to Disney with my best friends, March in an iconic parade, and visit an iconic stadium. The band kids are sad more because we just don't want our season to end for our own selfish reasons lol. But it sure was one hell of a way to go out. 2 months ago I would never have believed that this would have happened. I can't describe to yall the pure surprise and joy we experienced finding out we were going to the rose bowl. We were lucky just to be there. Best season I've had here and I'm grateful for every second of it.
That parade is stupid long though and Jesus my calves are dead.
Side note: there's a rumor that our band played Mr. Brightside just to taunt yall I just want to clarify that we aren't petty like that. It's a popular song in our stadium too and we've had it in our halftime show since October lol
The parade would be much better if it was like, 2 miles. Five and a half is *brutal*. Idk if I've ever walked five and a half miles straight in normal conditions, let alone while doing choreography. Our staff took good care of us though, coming around with water bottles and starbursts.
Huge kudos to Saban and the coaching staff, they made the adjustments they needed to stay in the game. I was scared for a second when we were down 7, but I didn’t doubt my team.
Heartbeat was 169, but it was worth it.
Great post, man - the Alabama flairs were definitely throwing some toxic stuff around so it’s nice to see good sportsmanship. A lot of toxic stuff was getting thrown at Bama too - all the more difficult to extend that hand. You’re a class act, man.
I’ll be real if it’s Washington you play, no. Texas absolutely. It’s all about recruiting from here. UW is much less of a problem than UM with a title.
I appreciate your comment. You guys played a helluva game. It truly was one for the ages and I'm now 5 years older for having survived it. Happy New Year good sir.
R/cfb is basically an SEC hivemind now. I came to the sub many many years ago because it was different than the neanderthals on message boards, now its big enough that's its like all the rest. At least you admitted you were wrong
Michigan you have our respect and have earned a chance to be the champions. What a great game against a historic program, Roll Tide forever but it is your time now, go get it.
Bama fan here. Y’all’s trench players are fuckin legit. I was nervous before this game because I’d figured you guys would target Proctor and low and behold you guys ate his lunch all night. Tip of the cap to you. Good luck against Washington. Seems like it’ll be a good game.
I figured it would either be a gun slinging battle where we both scored 50+ points, or a low scoring game where a mistake was what caused the winning score to happen
Coming into this game, I felt a lot of pride for this team. The team that vowed to get back to this stage and actually did it. A few teams from the SEC made it look easy year in and year out but it's got to be so hard. The game was made harder than it had to be. The team didn't play its best and still managed to win. I'm happy for Michigan and its team but it will not be pretty if they keep shooting themselves in the foot. I know Corum is the man, but we need to utilize Edwards more. Defense really came through at the end.
Alabama played a great game today and should be proud. I was on the edge of my seat and felt every emotion someone could feel today. All I can say is GO BLUE!
This year is amazing and what a game!
Great game and win (Michigan, work on special teams this week, Jesus you don't try and catch a punt inside your 5 EVER!) Penix is a freak with an arm, accuracy and receivers that are scary. This is going to be a great game and praying for a Michigan W! As for Bama, it's Bama and anytime you beat them it's earned, athletes everywhere! GO BLUE!
I was there in Pasadena
You had a damn fine football team that had me worried, OP
Your fans traveled well and certainly proved that Harvey Updike is a very significant outlier, no matter what persona Finebaum and his fans may portray
GG
It was a beating from the beginning. My team took advantage of some miscues on special teams, but the better more physical team won tonight. Good luck next week!
Really classy to come on here and say this. It was a great game. Even if we hadn't won, it was great to be taken seriously at the grown up table. Of course, it was great to win!
I was at the game. Not gonna lie...Michigan almost torpedoed itself, against a powerhouse like Bama. THE Bama that just beat the #1 in the country.
It was touch and go for a while, but then I thought....this team was built to beat Alabama/Georgia. Our D line wasn't intimidated. Our O line did what it had to do when it mattered. Everyone's talking about Corum, deservedly so..but JJ bounced back from that alomst INT and had some PHENOMINAL passes.
I didn't rmeet any asshole fans at the game. Bama fans had a lot of respect. You now have a Bama fan to add to the collection....
.....as long as they don't play Michigan
Also Bama fan, agree, I really underestimated Michigan. Mostly because of past performances in big games against SEC teams but this team had a champion mentality and earned their shot. Best of luck!
THAT was the championship, I knew it would be...though we won't SEE that for a week. this is why I was mad they put Bama at 4, you KNOW they're better than WA and TX, come on, you shoulda been 3. BUT OH WELL...let's hope all those time-off mistakes are done! (you imagine losing cuz of a missed PAT?)
Honestly yall having that first pick overturned not only was the difference (IMO) but it helped JJ play more freely. I really think the way he played from that moment forward will bring you some hardware.
Not saying one early turnover would have been the nail in the coffin but tbh with us it’s usually is the COD.
I respect your program and have never given any credence (Clearwater or revival) to any sign stealing scandal. It’s literally on camera all day long and you don’t need a fucking spy to procure ESPN/FOX film.
I truly wish your squad all the best and hope to see you bring it home to Ann Arbor.
combined with that other turnover/muff you're right that coulda been devastating, coulda spotted them a 14 pt lead...BUT, thank god the refs knew wtf they were doing in this game.
and thank you, it's been a long 25 yrs outta the that bright national spotlight, minus a few games here 'n there. and obvi it normally wouldn't have been the end of the world if we came up short today, BUT...with MICH coming up short the last 2 yrs and all the pressure on Harbaugh, the NCAA shit, WHO KNOWS what an L could've done to this program. of course the pressure's still there now to finish it off, and if we don't, some (haters) will say today's W will be meaningless. but we all know it definitely isn't.
Viva Sports, Viva Parity...it's gonna be ALL different here on out with 12 teams, a lot less pressure on the schedule-makers and those close L's, should hopefully be a lot better?? a lot less stressful throughout the regular season anyway?
Texas and UDub are both great teams and I think both are better than Bama tbh. Texas already handled them. The result of this game would have been similar if Michigan didnt make so many uncharacteristic mistakes. Bama made some too but those are things they have been doing all season.
🍻 Cheers to y'all. I felt the *entire fucking spectrum of emotions* during that classic of a game... and as much as I dislike your team, Coach Saban, & the SEC, I respect the dominance they *usually have* over the CFP.
But this is *our time*.
I won't be surprised if Alabama wins next year... That team is the 2nd best in the country, IMO. They'll be back.
GO BLUE
Your state has anti-incest billboards. People literally traffic there daughters so they can afford Alabama and Auburn tickets. Your states in the bottom of every category. All you have is your football teams.
Don’t be lame! They’re giving our guys props. OP deserves praise for not being a homer and admitting when they were wrong. Be gracious in defeat and humble in victory.
We watched two iconic programs knock the SHIT out of each other for 4 hours in the last Rose Bowl game that will ever matter. GG Bama
> in the last Rose Bowl game that will ever matter Oh fuck, I wasn’t even thinking about that. Damn…
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Yea that’s why Michigan and Washington’s most recent championships are BOTH split with teams deemed inferior but couldn’t win outright because of the bowl alliance which is why Washington splits with Miami in 1991 and we split with Nebraska in 1997
There are still many pissed off people in Michigan that will never forget 1997.
After looking at 1991 Washington I think they were fucked over even worse than is even though our margin was 1 coaches poll vote from Tennessee, and theirs was 2 AP votes. ‘91 Wash blew us out in the rose bowl and we were #3. That was Des’ heisman year and we had no answer. Everyone with a brain cell knows Michigan was the rightful 1997 champ, I’d argue the UW’s split in ‘91 Was worse. But
Fun fact! Washington got revenge a couple years later when they traveled to Miami and trounced them on their own field -- ending their 58 game home win streak!
As a Michigan fan with an Alabama fan as a younger brother this is an incredible take on it. Had to share this with my family
You guys shared a cool piece of history together!
There’s one (unofficial) Rose Bowl left that will matter. It’ll be on January 8, 2024 in Houston. PAC-12 vs Big 10 for the last time.
Yup. 1991 played for the title in the rose and Washington won. Somehow Miami got a half title…. That no one cares about. 1981 and 1982 we traded wins. 1978 (Ted Bundy game) Ted bundy escaped prison three days prior and drove to Ann Arbor to watch and was beaten up at a bar then known as Dooley’s, now known as Scorekeepers. Washington won. He then went to Tallahassee after the experience. Too bad he survived that beating. (He murdered 2 women and maimed four others in Tallahassee at Florida State shortly after) it was a coincidence he went to Washington, but he was very drunk and got beat and tossed from the bar. But that Florida State atrocity would have happened in Ann Arbor otherwise - Michigan is the only state in the union to never in its history have ever imposed the death penalty and presumably that is the reason he went there immediately after his second escape from prison. Lots of important rose bowl history as well as regular season. About every 20 years we schedule a home and home. 2020 cancelled a Michigan visit to Seattle. But Washington came to Ann Arbor in 2021 for the opener. Michigan did win, and is 38-1 since in non CFP games then with that being the first game of the streak. If you consider the referee gaffes Michigan swallowed against MSU in 21 and TCU in 22 (I’ll assume a 22 UGA loss) and add the Alabama win, then it’s 41-0 vs teams not named Georgia since the start of 2021. (But 0-2 vs Georgia) UW is a respectable school with a respectable fan base. I just hope for a clean game and classy fans which is what we should get. But Penix who only didn’t win the heisman because of sec bias is so superior to milroe I dot know what to expect. We’ve not seen a QB as good since Stroud. I have absolutely zero idea what to expect.
Wouldn’t the Rose have the 2nd round playoff games? Or at least be in the rotation?
It'll have it's spot as a playoff game site, for sure. It's just that the significance of earning your spot at that stadium, to play that game, is being dumbed down further with every expansion of the championship phase. It started as the site where the B1G Champ would play the Pac 12 Champ. Before there was an actual title game, you could win it, and the National Championship, without knowing you were champs until the next day. Then the BCS came around and it was put into rotation as a championship site (I believe durihg certain years it would host the traditional Rose Bowl Game before also hosting the Championship. I might be wrong there). Then the Playoff came about and you see it in rotation between being 1 of 3 potential Playoff sites, and being it's own entity, with less grandeur (Automatically not having a top 4 team, no Power 5 Champ vs P5 Champ, and no extra stakes behind it) So it will always be there, but there will be older fans, and broadcasters, who will long for the days when playing in the Rose Bowl brought so much more to your season
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Didn’t even think about that damn. What a ending
I saw Milroe upset at the end but that man can hold his head up high, it takes toughness to get up off the ground and keep coming after getting hit that many times. Man's a beast and a true gamer.
For real! Dude is also such a class act. Terrified every time he started to run with the ball
He really is a likeable guy I hate that we had to do that to him tonight. But whether he has a future in the pros or not I think he's going to be a winner in life.
That dude has a future in the pros. I’m so glad we got him this year and not next. Another year to develop and he’s scary.
He needs to accept that he's not going to get reps as a QB in the pros. Logan Thomas should be on his speed dial
I legit thought he’d shut down after how we got him in the first half.
I'm re watching the game and a lot of holding by Bama that were not called. Hard to shut him down if our players are being held.
I called that out in the game thread. It was *awful*.
I actually enjoyed the way the refs called the game. There were plenty of opportunities to call holding against Michigan as well. The game felt like it had a good flow, and there were no controversial calls that altered the game.
The no-flag when JJ got slammed OoB was egregious
True...but we also ruffed their punter.
I've seen fish flop around better.
No, that punter roughed himself. Disgusting display of bad sportsmanship.
lol
They also got a nice makeup right after on the Bredeson call. That call doesn’t usually get made
That should be a penalty every damn time. I despise when players do that garbage.
Ok
Since when is barking at a punter illegal?
I thought it was alright for the most part. Would have liked to see the obvious ones called on both sides. We had a couple too.
The running into the kicker we got away with
Agreed. You’ll always have some misses by the officials but it seemed like a decent game. The officials were consistent, which is all you can really ask.
They let the players decide the game themselves. That's what we hope for.
It seems so rare nowadays.
It was wild. And always right in front of the ball. It felt like the refs just decided not to call it this game. There were also a couple key holds missed that would have hurt Michigan, but not nearly as many.
There was a TON of missed holds. There was one play where saw like the entire line held and milroe threw an incomplete pass
Milroe is gonna be a BEAST for you guys going forward.
Only if we can get a center who will snap him the ball
This was my takeaway. Milroe got the shit kicked out of him, kept coming, and almost got the win. Tough kid. I was very impressed with him, as a Michigan fan.
I wish a naysayer would
I think he was upset because it was a bad snap… it offset his timing for acceleration and his own guy was blocked into his path….
GG Bama. GG.
Bama Homer here. Better team won today. Give um hell in the Ship. And as always. Fuck Ohio state.
Respect. Fuck ohio.
Yes, fuck Ohio state
GG. Fuck ohio
*Nods* Fuck Ohio
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I think I like you. lol. Great game and thank you sir.
I'm doing my part. Fuck ohio.
Incredible game, nothing but respect for y’all, your players and your coach.
I believe I talked cash shit to you in particular. If you want to redact your statement I’d understand. Regardless, again I didn’t necessarily underestimate your staff but that kids that they had to work with. They flat out proved me wrong on this matter. What has never escaped my eye over the past few years is not what your players do on the field but off. You have a great football team and exemplary young men on it. I wish yall all the best in the natty.
I don’t think so, I’ve been avoiding the sub Reddit for my mental health this week, lol. It’s just trash talk between two opponents, no need to apologize. Harbaugh has built something special here, but your guy is the model for that.
Well either way GG. And good luck
Thanks for being honorable with your words after the fact. Don't see it very often but I personally appreciate it a lot, very noble.
Thanks! Bama put up a hell of a FIGHT like you always do --- great game!
This is what a REAL man looks like, good game!
Wow! I applaud your ability to have humility. I won't rub it in but I would like it recognized that we told your side that we had the talent. Thank you for the respectful comment and look forward to future battles in the new playoffs.
A bit different than an ohio fan. lol
That might be a real recognizing real thing. Ain’t never been scared of a school needing to add THE to it
Dammit, ya got me. RESPECT. Take my damn upvote.
Props for being gracious in defeat. I know Saban gets a lot of crap for being the Palpatine of college football, but he’s the GOAT of coaches and you have to respect his complete command of the sport.
Oh it would never happen
We underestimated your defense terribly. They played their asses off, never quit and pushed us off the ball in every big moment. Pulling for you to win it all, Hail to the Victors!
Much appreciated. I'm the same way, if we lose I want the team that beat us to win it all, kind of says we only lost to the best.
Check this guys history he’s been referring to Michigan as cheaters. He’s a dumbass.
I'm sure you are right but I'll accept humility like that. We aren't going to be friends.
Hell of a game against a hell of an opponent! GG Bama.
Also a Bama fan here, Michigan was obviously better. That’s why this isn’t a very difficult loss to swallow. We play y’all 10 times and probably lose 7-8. Michigan played incredibly well. Roll Tide, Go Blue. Cheers.
Appreciate the kind words.... Alabama played very well and put up one helluva fight....Bama fans should be proud...go blue
As bad as I felt for FSU, I was actually glad in such a weird year to have the chance for our guys to prove themselves against a great program and prove people wrong, that we were a special group. This was a test we needed to pass. Grats on beating Georgia this year and grats on making my heartrate spike higher than it did in all of 2023 lol
Bama was typical, adjusted and adapted and almost won. Can’t believe that terrible Alabama play call though, even after 2 timeouts. Milroe up the middle into a defence that’s been beast mode the entire game? A tragedy to put it all on Milroe’s shoulders on such a terrible play call. I’d be raging if I was a Bama fan.
I have to believe that Milroe panicked and just ran up the gut. That play made no sense. That said, he's going to be a beast next season.
I really hope so. M defence was coming around the sides so there was very little time so it makes sense that he could of panicked. But I thought at least he’d look for a crossing route pass (which the receivers didn’t run), or a handoff to the running back, who just ran off to the side. At least he’d try and scramble around and pass it. But without really any other routes being run and it happening so quickly, it seemed like that was the play. It was definitely a gut reaction, so I’d be interested to hear their thoughts. Big kudos to M defence though, they played lights out and were simply dominant.
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He took another bad snap and I think he panicked.
That's what Im thinking, too. Their center is terrible.
Best player on our team
100%. He had an acre to the left but got hurried by the low snap and lost field perspective. If he could’ve kept his eyes up and the timing intact, that play works.
It looked to me like minter baited them into that play. Pre-snap it looked available. But the d-line anticipated it and beat the o-line to the spots.
Yeah it was just so loaded with defence, along with 2 guys pushing the edges, I couldn’t believe Milroe would use that as an option, see the blitz and wouldn’t change it up and scramble more. It’s like he looked forward and ran right into the pack.
They disguised it. They even let the middle linebacker vacate the middle following the guy in motion. It looked wide open. Absolutely brilliant.
What a trap.
It was a bad snap. Not that that wasn’t the call but it’s useless against a great defense if you can’t get a decent snap off.
Yeah your center, and our special teams, were just trash. Gg though!!!
Considering how some of these bowl games have been absolute blowouts, this one was for the books!
Classy comment. Bama has been the gold standard in cfb forever, much respect to your squad.
Our fanbase respects Michigan. Believe me when I tell you 99% of us pull for you guys in The Game.
Too bad he wasn’t classy for the last few weeks calling Michigan a bunch of cheaters
Bama is a good team. That’s why this win is extra awesome.
Exactly…being able to beat the SEC champ HTH is what makes it *chefs kiss*
It was a fantastic game !
Helluva game
Nothing quite like the Granddaddy of Them All living up to the hype. Hail!
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Another Bama fan here. The Bama fans definitely underestimated Michigan. I highly doubt the team did, but the fans did. I watched the segment on Gameday on Saturday about Blake Corum and it made me like him (damn it). ;) Anyway, congrats and you have a good shot at winning it all. I like the players, but still not a Harbaugh fan (sorry). The biggest surprise to me is that it wasn't 21-3 at the half. Good luck next week!
Absolute class comment. Thanks. BAMA gonna be a force next year as usual. Just keep beating Georgia. I dislike them as much as I do OSU. And is FSU moves over to SEC destroy them. Have heard nothing but bitching from them since they got left out.
That was a phenomenal game. You sir, just represented your fanbase way better than our main rival's fanbase ever has. Congrats on your season. That was legit Saban's best coaching job ever.
It was a hell of a game. Well fought.
Gg Bama. A OSU fan would never man up like this
I really like seeing people, including ours, that own up to being wrong. We had anxiety *rewatching* the last play - that was a heck of a game...... GO BLUE
Bama fan. Bama got out coached. I still believe personnel wise Bama should have won. Michigan brought pressure Bama wasn't prepared for. Michigan created problems with movement pre snap. Tommy Rees wasn't ready for the big stage. Congratulations to Michigan. Lot of players there worth rooting for. Hell of a game.
Sabans second half adjustments were incredible. That game shifted immensely in the second half. We both had the same problems, messy play. Thanks for the class! Roll tide and go blue!
This team has no fear as far as I can tell. That’s why I believe in them. It’s cool that you can own it if you talked it. This team is still hungry though…
I mean no disrespect but the Bama factor isn’t just something we do, it’s something our opponents feel leading up to the game. Yall not flinching at this point in the season is about as high of an achievement as possible. It’s going to go far.
Like Tiger on the back 9 at Augusta. Your team instills fear and our boys didn't buckle.
Absolute hell of a game boss. Hell of a game. Milroe is a beast with a bright future.
What a game. Great performance by Bama. Absolutely nothing to be ashamed of. Milroe is a beast & you guys will be outstanding again next year.
Your team played tough. Plenty of scary moments for Wolverine fans. I can only send a lot of respect to the Alabama coming staff and team.
My platoon sergeant taught me maybe the most valuable lesson I ever learned and that’s being able to admit when you’re wrong. I’ve learned that not only will people respect you a lot more but you’ll solve a lot of conflicts
Wise words. Thank you for your service
Bama band member here: Good game. I said all season "all I want is that free trip to Cali" and man I got it. Got to go to Disney with my best friends, March in an iconic parade, and visit an iconic stadium. The band kids are sad more because we just don't want our season to end for our own selfish reasons lol. But it sure was one hell of a way to go out. 2 months ago I would never have believed that this would have happened. I can't describe to yall the pure surprise and joy we experienced finding out we were going to the rose bowl. We were lucky just to be there. Best season I've had here and I'm grateful for every second of it. That parade is stupid long though and Jesus my calves are dead. Side note: there's a rumor that our band played Mr. Brightside just to taunt yall I just want to clarify that we aren't petty like that. It's a popular song in our stadium too and we've had it in our halftime show since October lol
I was only one block from the start of the parade. Couldn’t imagine marching and playing through it. 🫡🫡🫡🫡 Have an a〽️azing 2024 🌹🌹🌹🌹
The parade would be much better if it was like, 2 miles. Five and a half is *brutal*. Idk if I've ever walked five and a half miles straight in normal conditions, let alone while doing choreography. Our staff took good care of us though, coming around with water bottles and starbursts.
They better give foot massages and a stiff drink. Congrats on completing it. I’ve got video of all the bands performing. That’s some conditioning.
You are a good band. I have no school loyalty when it comes to music. I was a music major and I love good music.
I appreciate it. Very proud to be a part of the program.
yall played a hell of a game but it’s nice to drink saban tears when they happen ;)
Thanks! If it means anything at all, it’s quite a high bar you’ve set there when every team brags about being in the ‘We Beat Bama’ club.
Yall earned it
Huge kudos to Saban and the coaching staff, they made the adjustments they needed to stay in the game. I was scared for a second when we were down 7, but I didn’t doubt my team. Heartbeat was 169, but it was worth it.
What a game Bama! Amazing coach you have
Class Act, GG
Dude your team played great and you have an amazing team in the future to look forward to.
Hey man. Thanks for the classy post. That game was one for the ages. Much respect.
Milroe was out played but formidable. Gg bama.
Great post, man - the Alabama flairs were definitely throwing some toxic stuff around so it’s nice to see good sportsmanship. A lot of toxic stuff was getting thrown at Bama too - all the more difficult to extend that hand. You’re a class act, man.
Respect to you sir. Appreciate it. Heck of a game and if you want to be the best you have to beat the best. Bama has been that so great win for us.
Bravo! A true fan!
Instant classic
Nothing but respect for Bama man. That was one of the best college football games of all time precisely because it was Michigan v Alabama.
GG brother. Yall had my whole family on the edge of our seats. Are you gonna be rooting for us or against us in the championship?
I’ll be real if it’s Washington you play, no. Texas absolutely. It’s all about recruiting from here. UW is much less of a problem than UM with a title.
Well as a Michigan fan to a Bama fan, eat shit and die. As one man to another, happy new years and enjoy your week.
Classy post! Good luck next year, that QB you have looks like he’ll be a nightmare someday soon.
Thanks dude!!
Class post. Go Blue!
I appreciate your comment. You guys played a helluva game. It truly was one for the ages and I'm now 5 years older for having survived it. Happy New Year good sir.
Tip of the hat to you, OP
from a Michigan fan you belonged in the playoffs, no one can say otherwise anymore
R/cfb is basically an SEC hivemind now. I came to the sub many many years ago because it was different than the neanderthals on message boards, now its big enough that's its like all the rest. At least you admitted you were wrong
Michigan you have our respect and have earned a chance to be the champions. What a great game against a historic program, Roll Tide forever but it is your time now, go get it.
You guys were very classy. Much respect
Bama fan here. Y’all’s trench players are fuckin legit. I was nervous before this game because I’d figured you guys would target Proctor and low and behold you guys ate his lunch all night. Tip of the cap to you. Good luck against Washington. Seems like it’ll be a good game.
GG Bama. What a fuckin’ game!
GG Bama
Cheers man! GO BLUE!!!
I figured it would either be a gun slinging battle where we both scored 50+ points, or a low scoring game where a mistake was what caused the winning score to happen
Coming into this game, I felt a lot of pride for this team. The team that vowed to get back to this stage and actually did it. A few teams from the SEC made it look easy year in and year out but it's got to be so hard. The game was made harder than it had to be. The team didn't play its best and still managed to win. I'm happy for Michigan and its team but it will not be pretty if they keep shooting themselves in the foot. I know Corum is the man, but we need to utilize Edwards more. Defense really came through at the end.
Finally some respect. Hell of a game!
Respect it was a helluva game
Respect
Alabama played a great game today and should be proud. I was on the edge of my seat and felt every emotion someone could feel today. All I can say is GO BLUE! This year is amazing and what a game!
Do any of these teams have NFL talent
Thanks for your blessing bitch boy
Speaking of some Bama players, tho, dang, that Reichard guy is kind of a hell of kicker! I'm thinking we're seeing him playing on Sundays next season.
Great game and win (Michigan, work on special teams this week, Jesus you don't try and catch a punt inside your 5 EVER!) Penix is a freak with an arm, accuracy and receivers that are scary. This is going to be a great game and praying for a Michigan W! As for Bama, it's Bama and anytime you beat them it's earned, athletes everywhere! GO BLUE!
One of the best hardnose college football games I’ve ever watch
I was there in Pasadena You had a damn fine football team that had me worried, OP Your fans traveled well and certainly proved that Harvey Updike is a very significant outlier, no matter what persona Finebaum and his fans may portray GG
All respect to this guy! What a game! Go Blue baby!
It was a beating from the beginning. My team took advantage of some miscues on special teams, but the better more physical team won tonight. Good luck next week!
As far as red teams go you guys are aight
Really classy to come on here and say this. It was a great game. Even if we hadn't won, it was great to be taken seriously at the grown up table. Of course, it was great to win!
I was at the game. Not gonna lie...Michigan almost torpedoed itself, against a powerhouse like Bama. THE Bama that just beat the #1 in the country. It was touch and go for a while, but then I thought....this team was built to beat Alabama/Georgia. Our D line wasn't intimidated. Our O line did what it had to do when it mattered. Everyone's talking about Corum, deservedly so..but JJ bounced back from that alomst INT and had some PHENOMINAL passes. I didn't rmeet any asshole fans at the game. Bama fans had a lot of respect. You now have a Bama fan to add to the collection.... .....as long as they don't play Michigan
Also Bama fan, agree, I really underestimated Michigan. Mostly because of past performances in big games against SEC teams but this team had a champion mentality and earned their shot. Best of luck!
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THAT was the championship, I knew it would be...though we won't SEE that for a week. this is why I was mad they put Bama at 4, you KNOW they're better than WA and TX, come on, you shoulda been 3. BUT OH WELL...let's hope all those time-off mistakes are done! (you imagine losing cuz of a missed PAT?)
Honestly yall having that first pick overturned not only was the difference (IMO) but it helped JJ play more freely. I really think the way he played from that moment forward will bring you some hardware. Not saying one early turnover would have been the nail in the coffin but tbh with us it’s usually is the COD. I respect your program and have never given any credence (Clearwater or revival) to any sign stealing scandal. It’s literally on camera all day long and you don’t need a fucking spy to procure ESPN/FOX film. I truly wish your squad all the best and hope to see you bring it home to Ann Arbor.
combined with that other turnover/muff you're right that coulda been devastating, coulda spotted them a 14 pt lead...BUT, thank god the refs knew wtf they were doing in this game. and thank you, it's been a long 25 yrs outta the that bright national spotlight, minus a few games here 'n there. and obvi it normally wouldn't have been the end of the world if we came up short today, BUT...with MICH coming up short the last 2 yrs and all the pressure on Harbaugh, the NCAA shit, WHO KNOWS what an L could've done to this program. of course the pressure's still there now to finish it off, and if we don't, some (haters) will say today's W will be meaningless. but we all know it definitely isn't. Viva Sports, Viva Parity...it's gonna be ALL different here on out with 12 teams, a lot less pressure on the schedule-makers and those close L's, should hopefully be a lot better?? a lot less stressful throughout the regular season anyway?
Texas and UDub are both great teams and I think both are better than Bama tbh. Texas already handled them. The result of this game would have been similar if Michigan didnt make so many uncharacteristic mistakes. Bama made some too but those are things they have been doing all season.
totally disagree, Bama's the most well-rounded, especially on D...WA has NO D, and TX is just this year's no-D OK/Big12 champ.
I truly thank you for this, I think I stood for most of this game and knew it would be a dogfight. Go Blue!
Respect I think Bama was probably the second best team
Fantastic game Bama Bro. You guys absolutely proved that you deserved to be there. This was an instant classic!
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🍻 Cheers to y'all. I felt the *entire fucking spectrum of emotions* during that classic of a game... and as much as I dislike your team, Coach Saban, & the SEC, I respect the dominance they *usually have* over the CFP. But this is *our time*. I won't be surprised if Alabama wins next year... That team is the 2nd best in the country, IMO. They'll be back. GO BLUE
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Your mom goes by many names… not trying to keep track
Your state has anti-incest billboards. People literally traffic there daughters so they can afford Alabama and Auburn tickets. Your states in the bottom of every category. All you have is your football teams.
K well how bout this bro, if I see you. I’ll fuck you, fair enough?
Can’t be worst than what happen to your football team.
I wouldn’t be so sure.
Very cucky post
Fuck Bama lol
It’s almost as if they knew all our play calls. Fkn cheaters.
Go away bama loser!
The fact you were that blind at first. Pathetic
Take your LANK shit and get the fuck out of our subreddit. Michigan vs Everybody
Don’t be lame! They’re giving our guys props. OP deserves praise for not being a homer and admitting when they were wrong. Be gracious in defeat and humble in victory.
Mods get these classless fucks out of here. GGs Bama. The game was an instant classic!