Forcier Leaving Michigan

Boo. Hoo. As a U of M student and fan, I am not disappointed in the slightest.

Tate, who came to Michigan from San Diego, had a brief shining moment in 2009 when he started on as a “true freshman” the team. After injury, academic probation and less than stellar performance on the field, though, Denard Robinson took over, leaving Tate to ride the pine. Even when Robinson was temporarily injured in the Wolverines’ 2010 season, Freshman Devin Gardner was put in over Tate. And Forcier’s reaction? To sit on the sidelines, head down and covered in a towel, pouting like a little bitch boy. After the game, he commented to the press, "All you need to know is I'm out." Newsflash Tate: this isn’t T-ball where all the little boys get equal playing time. This is Big Ten, Michigan Football: you earn the right to a spot on the field. Grow up.

In a press release explaining his leave, Tate commented, “The last few weeks I worked extremely hard to catch back up. I really wanted to stay. I was not giving up on Michigan, but in the end, it was made clear they had given up on me.”

First of all: out of two YEARS at Michigan he decided to finally try hard in the last few WEEKS. Riiiight. Second of all, don’t play it like Michigan just dropped and abandoned you for no reason. You weren’t bringing it on the field, you publically humiliated the program with your puss-face attitude in reaction to not starting, and you were lazy in your attempts in student athlete classes (not exactly the most strenuous of workloads). Oh, and did I mention BOTH of your older brothers were forced to switch colleges due to their football faux paus’ as well? Interesting how history has a tendency to repeat itself…

Take a look in the mirror Tate: it’s not always someone else’s fault.

Now It's Really Over

Omitting the five turnovers the Wolverines had yesterday, their performance versus the Buckeyes wasn't all that bad. Yes, Ohio State did win their sixth game in a row against Michigan. Yes, this means that Michigan definitely will not make a bowl appearance for the second year in a row, which is also the second season for Rich Rodriguez. Yes, the five turnovers were all by the starting quarterback, and four of them were interceptions. Yes, this was the last game of the season, and yes, it was at home.

But the final score was 21-10, which, considering OSU is ranked #10, is not the worst thing that could have happened. The defense played pretty well, and Denard Robinson had some successful running plays (although his lack of playing time leaves one to wonder if he can do anything else).

It was really sweet of Tate Forcier to text the Associated Press to publicize his feelings. "I lost that game." I'm glad he knows what happened.

Michigan's Season is Not Over, Yet

The Michigan Wolverines took on the Purdue Boilermakers in what was initially scheduled as an easy victory. At halftime, Michigan looked like they were finally on their way to a much-needed win over Purdue. By the end of the fourth quarter, the Wolverines were trailing by two after a touchdown from Brandon Minor, who was the only ray of hope in an otherwise pitiful performance. Tate Forcier was sacked when he tried for the two-point conversion, as hope deflated from the Big House.

This marks the first win for the Boilermakers at Michigan since 1966. Coach Rodriguez stated, “The season is not over,” but it very well may be unless Michigan wins at Wisconsin next week or versus Ohio State at home the following week. Without a win, the Wolverines will not play in a bowl game for the second year in a row.