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4B - October 11, 2010

The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com

THE QUICK BREAKDOWN

MAIZE GAUGE
SPREAD-O-METER

The Michigan Daily football writers break down the weekend's stats that don't show up in the box score. The Spread-o-Meter measures the success of quarterbacks, the Rod-o-Meter
judges how emotional (positive or negative) Rich Rodriguez was following the game and the Hype-o-Meter measures the fans' performance.
ROD-O-METER HYPE-O-METER

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Denards

Ah, the first non-4/4 given to the Michigan quarter-
backs. Sophomore Denard Robinson came back to
earth, rushing for 86 yards and passing for 215 while
also throwing three interceptions. He led some nice
drives, but his two picks in the MSU endzone were killer.

1/ At the podium on Saturday, Michigan coach Rich Rodri-
guez was less than demonstrative. Instead of frustrated
Rich Rods or disappointed, Rodriguez appeared to be tired and
somewhat worried. Perhaps we'll see a bit more emo-
tion out of Coach Rod after he watches the game tape.

4 Two undefeated teams, both ranked. A coach coming off of a
heart attack. A Heisman Trophy candidate. Two towns sepa-
rated by an hour's drive. This rivarly game had hype around
Big Houses it, to say the least. Though there were some MSU fans,
Michigan fans were early to the stadium, loud and dedicated.

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LOOKING GOOD

FEELING BLUE

PLAY OF THE GAME

ARIEL BOND/Daily ARIEL BoND/Daily
PUNTER WILL HAGERUP QUARTERBACK DENARD ROBINSON
The true freshman finally lived up to the hype It's unusual to see Robinson in this spot on the
surrounding him before the season began. He page, but after three interceptions (two in the
launched four booming punts for 188 yards. He had Michigan State endzone, aka a 14-point swing),
two punts of 50 yards or more, and two punts that we had to do it. Robinson struggled against the
landed inside the 20-yard line. Statistically, he out- toughest defense he's faced to date, as the Spartans
kicked the Spartan punter. Besides the blocked field were able to effectively contain his explosive
goal in the second quarter, Michigan's special teams running ability. Michigan State also capitalized on
were a bit of a bright spot in the loss to Michigan Robinson's mistakes through the air while showing
State on Saturday. Redshirt freshman Seth the rest of Michigan's Big Ten opponents that the
Broekhuizen made the first field goal of his career. early Heisman favorite still has a lot to learn.

Sophomore quarterback Denard Robinson took the snap at the
10-yard line and rolled to his right. Redshirt sophomore wide receiver
Roy Roundtree started the play in the slot to Robinson's left and made
his cut across the endzone. As Robinson looked downfield, he threw
the ball behind Roundtree and the Michigan State safety intercepted
the pass. It was the first of two red zone interceptions on the day for
Robinson.

NOTABLE
QUOTABLE
Having to have
o say that I lost
ore than I beat
them is tough.
I wanted to get
the Paul Bunyan
trophy back my
senior year and
go out that way."
- Michigan fifth-year senior lineman
Stephen Schilling, after the game.

THE MICHIGAN DAILY TOP 10 POLL
Each week, Daily Sports staffers fill out ballots, with first place votes receiving 10
points, second-place votes receiving nine, and so on. The results are published with
first-place votes in parentheses.

1. OHIO STATE (10):
The Buckeyes held that
supposedlyexplosive '
Indiana offense to 10 points.
2. OREGON (2): LaMichael
James broke the obligatory
big run and Oregon pulled
away late.
3. BOISE STATE: Nolove
for the Broncos as they get
bumped by Oregon, despite
mauling Toledo.
4.TCU: TheHorned
Frogsshowed no mercy
toWyomingbeatingthe
Cowboys 45-0.
5. NEBRASKA: Nebraska k
ended its rivalry with
Kansas State with a bang.

6. AUBURN: The Tigers
squeaked out a close victory
over Kentucky on the
Wildcats' home turf.
7. OKLAHOMA: The
Sooners took advantage of
Texas's down year and won
the Red River Rivalry.
8. SOUTH CAROLINA: The
Gamecocks showed they're
for real with an upset win
over top-ranked Alabama.
9. MICHIGAN DAILY(1):
Six in a row over the State
News was nice. Double OT
was nicer.
10. LSU: Les Miles
continues to shoot himself in
the foot. And win.

AFF PICKS
The Daily football writers do their
best to predict what happens Nicole
in the 2010 football season. Auerbach

No.18 Michigan (-5) vs. Michigan State
No. 1 Alabama (-10) at No.19 South Carolina
No. 2 Ohio State (-28) vs. Indiana
No. 3 Oregon (-34) at Washington State
No. 4 Boise State (-36) at Toledo
No. 5 TCU (-33) vs. Wyoming
No.7 Nebraska (-10) at Kansas State
No. 8 Auburn (-6.5) at Kentucky
No. 9 Arizona (-7.5) vs. Oregon State
No.10 Utah (-4) at Iowa State
No.11 Arkansas (-7.5) at Texas A&M
No.12 Louisiana State (+9) at No.14 Florida
No.13 Miami (Fla.) (-7) vs. No. 23 Florda State
No.16 Stanford (-7) vs. USC
No. 20 Wisconsin (-22) vs. Minnesota
No. 21 Nevada (-38) vs. San Jose State
No. 22Oklahoma State (-21) vs. LA-Lafeyette
No. 24 Missouri (-9) vs. Colorado
No. 25 Air Force (-26) vs. Colorado State
Illinois (+11.5) at Penn State
Purdue (+10) at Northwestern
This week
Overall

Michigan State
Alabama
Ohio State
Washington State
Boise State
TCU
Nebraska
Auburn
Arizona
Utah
Arkansas
Florida
Florida State
Stanford
Wisconsin
San Jose State
Oklahoma State
Missouri
Colorado State
Penn State
Northwestern
11-9-1
67-43-3

Ryan
Kartje
Michigan
Alabama
Ohio State
Oregon
Boise State
Wyoming
Nebraska.
Auburn
Arizona
Utah
Arkansas
Florida
Florida State
Stanford
Wisconsin
Nevada
Oklahoma State
Missouri
Air Force
Penn State
Northwestern
6-14-1
58-52-3

Tim
Rohan
Michigan
Alabama
Ohio State
Oregon
Boise State
Wyoming
Nebraska
Auburn
Oregon State
Utah
Arkansas
Louisiana State
Miami (Fla.)
USC
Wisconsin
San Jose State
Oklahoma State
Missouri
Air Force
Penn State
Northwestern
9-11-1
60-50-3

Joe r
Stapleton w
Michigan
Alabama
Ohio State
Oregon
Boise State
Wyoming
Nebraska
Auburn
Arizona
Utah
Arkansas
Florida
Florida State
Stanford
Wisconsin
Nevada
Oklahoma State
Colorado
Air Force
Illinois
Northwestern
6-14-1
62-48-3

Lee Quakenbush
Men's Glee Club
President
Michigan
Alabama
Ohio State
Oregon
Boise State
TCU
Nebraska
Auburn
Arizona
Utah
Arkansas
Florida
Florida State
Stanford
Minnesota
San Jose State
Oklahoma State
Missouri
Air Force
Illinois
Purdue
11-9-1
11-9-1

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