App St.

As I sit here on Sunday morning in my rocking chair, drinking my coffee, and watching SportsCenterU many thoughts are running through my head.

First, I never, not for even one second, thought that App St. had a chance to win this game. Albeit, I thought this 7 years ago as well, but that was not going to happen again. I just couldn't wait to see my team back out on the field, be in that stadium, hear the band, and get the season underway.

Second, I was worried about the OLine, as was every Michigan fan alive. They didn't look great, but I do think they looked better. Yes, I realize this was App. St. and it's hard to get a good read on how they actually will play against more talented opponents, but they did look better. There were some holes made for the backs, they didn't always hit them, but when they did, it was successful. There was also some pass protection and Devin didn't have to scramble for his life and was able to progress through his reads and make some great passes. He was 13/14 for 173 yds and 3 TD. This is progress.

Third, Peppers is going to have a target on his back all year. Guys are going to be gunning for him, trying to take him out of the game. This happened on the first defensive series of the game.  I happened to have my eyes glued on him when he was hit by the receiver. He hobbled off the field gingerly favoring his lower leg/ankle.  He did return to play, but was held in the locker room for the entire second half of the game.  Word on the street is, he is fine and will be back next week, I hope this isn't a smoke screen and there is more to the injury than they are saying. He's a play-maker, game-changer type of guy that we want, and need, out there every Saturday.....healthy.

Fourth, I'm calling all Michigan fans to come up with some creative name for the Devin to Devin combo, because they are going to be a recurring combination that just  needs to have a cool name. Some that I saw on my Twitter feed during the game yesterday were, "A2D2, Dsquared, 98-1", but I think we can come up with something better, more creative, than these.

Finally, it's back. It's here. I couldn't be more excited for college football season to finally be back.

My Pick 6 positives from the game:
1. the O-Line
2. D Funch's hands
3. D Gardner's arm
4. the blocked punt for TD
5. aggressive defensive play
6. better cell reception in the stadium

Go Blue!
~Bekki