Chris Balas & Doug Skene react to Michigan's disappointing loss to Washington I

[@LoveLikeRockets]

You guys are worth my time to listen to and I appreciate you not sugar coating this team. Mistakes, bad coaching, lack of talent at QB .. 😢

[@frankmeyers7304]

but nothing about cheating.

[@jivepatrol6833]

Doug hit the nail on the head. The defense is getting tired out with 3 and out quarter after quarter. When Michigan has a balanced offense and great OL, it sustains drives and then scores. This keeps the defense fresh during the game. I have noticed in the games I have attended this year that (1) the imbalance in time of possession starts creeping up in favor of opponents and then (2) the defense understandably gets tired in the 4th quarter.

[@danielrezek6941]

Great analysis and info from Mr Skene- I recall watching y'all growing up

[@macknolan410]

You guys didn’t waste no time on this one. I mean what all can you say about that? I’m just glad to hear 5 X B1G Champion Doug Skene say Fix it instead of the dreaded “clean things up” I wanna throw up when I hear coaches fans and commentators say that

[@joelslenk7690]

right on! Couldn't have set it better

[@SilverGoose1]

Is this gonna be free again?

[@blankname6629]

Looks like it idiotic decision to put it behind a pay wall

[@puremontana5010]

😳

[@harrycojones4273]

Oh my

[@adamshepherdson6738]

CB, all that ad money you jumped into the YT premium access to just air this on regular KZbin. Lol Go Blue!!

[@vaughnwesterby5162]

NIL: coming to a high school near you! It’s already here in AAU! Love listening to Skene 👍🏻

[@rickmoller4188]

Campbell needs to be down graded and Moore has to start calling plays.

[@dschuetz11]

Absolutely-you have this right!

[@dfmayes]

The sky is indeed falling. 😢

[@robertjulieannanalett1691]

Five of the top 10 teams in the country were defeated guess a lot of sky's we're falling last saturday.

[@dfmayes]

@@robertjulieannanalett1691 True, but their prospects are way better than Michigan's.

[@jefferywicks3632]

When Iowa's offense looks good in comparison, you have got problems.

[@neilwiggins2839]

If the competition is about tied, Crippen should be starting. He has waited patiently while they have brought in other guys. Again, bad coaching here.

[@rickmoller4188]

The team’s captains need a players only meeting and talk about the culture and commitment.

[@Jay-n262]

Under Harbaugh they would make halftime adjustments and dominate the 3rd qtr. They've been horrible in the 2nd half, it's coaching.

[@frankmeyers7304]

@@Jay-n262 Yeah, once they got all the signs worked out.

[@frankmeyers7304]

The captains are meeting to discuss opportunities in the portal. They all want off the sinking ship.

[@VoltX_1]

@@frankmeyers7304quack

[@donm3986]

I agree, college football is no longer college football. It's a whole different ball game in every regard. And not necessarily better.

[@robertjulieannanalett1691]

Not worried the cupboard is bare for the Buckeyes starting next year big time struggle it's do or die this year for them.

[@tomspitler3353]

@@robertjulieannanalett1691no one in Michigan can admit Connor Stallions created the Michigans wins for three years.

[@otisjohnjr.3023]

I agree Chris the players slipping was crazy.

[@parker2230]

Finally a Michigan writer who isn't trying to sugar coat everything. Thanks Doug!

[@bp6461]

M did absolutely nothing to take advantage of winning a Natty. No bump in recruiting or potal. M had the resources but won't embrace NIL. That is the result you are seeing on the field and will continue to see until they decide to change and take advantage of their resources.

[@Jleed989]

Don’t overlook the issue of academics. Five stars say, “ I ain’t playing no school”

[@bunjidogg]

If you want to know the real deal about UM performance, listen to Skene. Thank you sir.

[@DOCREAL1118]

This comes down to 2 things- No. 1 coaching is horrible and most coaches including Moore is in over their heads. No. 2 The strength and conditioning coach is not worth a dime!!! Unless those things change after OSU gonna be several years like this

[@dqcrypto]

We toast this year.

[@Zinter1984]

If you're a program like UM and your best QB option is a 25 yr old man who has never been any good, you're lost. They hired a DC who had nowhere else to go and is just collecting a check. Also, what's gonna be left when the remaining NFL guys leave after this season? The talent left on that roster looks extremely marginal at best.

[@philliplamay5923]

I am hopeful with Tuttle in there. That’s his first time playing in a WHILE! Bit of rust. But he looked crisp on his passing and scrambling. That pic was a solid play. The ball should have been a bit higher and outside. Also Amarion Walker looked good on that dig. Devin Gardner pointed it out as well. He needs 4 shots a game. My big complaint is the coaching.. it’s horrible. On both sides. Wink has the backs giving huge cushions, and their zone coverage as a whole looks very troubling.. again. D line is good, o line is improving. But coaching just lacks.

[@Jleed989]

The coaches knew all of this in spring ball and did nothing to correct it. Davis Warren threw one good pass in the spring game and suddenly he’s Johnny Unitas

[@hundenstihl]

The coaches kinda blow. Team gets worse in every game as the game progresses. Turnovers are a constant. Leaky pass D, players out of position, missing virtually every tackle in the pass game. Sherrone can’t even help correct the O line, which is a bad sign. Future seems dark.

[@dschuetz11]

You guys are back on regular KZbin after a two-week delay?

[@daniellarabell3626]

Skene, watch the film again! At least 5 different M players slipped on that turf. That means the turf was significantly different than M's turf. A cleat change was necessary! Donavon could have taken the 2nd run to the house had he not lost traction. Agree with your other points in this tape. Do not agree with your conclusion about the turf.

[@Jleed989]

It was Washington’s secret weapon. They know the turf gets slippery and wet at night with moisture coming off the lake

[@robertjulieannanalett1691]

Slipping on the turf well well have you witnessed any games in Columbus this year their Turf is like an ice skating rink if investigations don't work let's slick the field up.

[@BillieBailey-th3lc]

The turf was the SAME for both teams......no one else has complained about it! Maybe the WOLVERINES had "defective" cleats/shoes!

[@Nick-fz2oo]

This offense is unacceptable. Either bring in other guys from the transfer portal or get coaches in here who are better at adjusting their schemes bring the best out of the players we have. Done with this nonsense.

[@cimmeriakurt]

Edwards at QB wr. He can pass to himself and catch it

[@Pgoodrich87]

More fans need to be as pissed as Doug

[@jerrylohla5356]

Michigan has four average QBs who have no passing game. It's time for Jadyn Davis.

[@Jleed989]

Thanks for saying “average”

[@puremontana5010]

Davis is too young

[@johngayer2473]

Hope?? Hope for 2&4 to end the season.

[@johngayer2473]

We're getting "forked" again!

[@jeffdresser45]

Elite programs recognize in current college football that 4-8 is the same as 8-4

[@fredbriggs2225]

Not hardly. Those bowl practices are very helpful for development.

[@jeffdresser45]

Not if you are first in line for the transfer portal and best options available

[@robevans5222]

Starting to lose interest in college football. With NIL, it's simply minor league for the NFL now. Radical changes are needed. How can fans continue to feel passion for a team with its roster on a carousel, and the universal ingredient for success being simply tons more money?

[@puremontana5010]

I said NIL was going to ruin the college game when they first started it…, once again I am correct!!

[@robertjulieannanalett1691]

Need two separate League College League and a pay to play league College League four-year degree money league play for 2 years and try to GoPro.

[@robevans5222]

@@puremontana5010 I too was skeptical when it was introduced. Sadly, I think there was good reason to be skeptical.

[@Ultraone-x9o]

How does Warde Emmanuel keep his job!

[@johngayer2473]

Receiving Corpse?

[@puremontana5010]

lol 😆

[@BillieBailey-th3lc]

That was GOOD!😆😅😂

[@philliplamay5923]

Also, this is only 1 conference loss.. they can still salvage this season.

[@JR-rh9ht]

Sherrone should be on the hot seat. Look at Washington! They were in the same situation as Michigan in the offseason n dominated that game. No excuses there’s talent coaching is the problem.

[@settermanfishing]

Go Blue!

[@clemsonownsthebuckeyes4491]

We hired the wrong coach period...point blank!!!!!!

[@robertjulieannanalett1691]

We haven't lost three straight games to our rival yet

[@Struggle_Streaming_With_BK]

I'd u think head coach is the problem with this team, ur wrong.... Lack of offensive talent...... Jim left the Hubbard bare No QB No WR Mediocre line

[@johngayer2473]

Is it Wink, or Blink?

[@rickmoller4188]

Stink

[@puremontana5010]

Shrink

[@dustinschalk8825]

I don’t pretend to be an expert . But I just cannot stand the play calling. I could go on and on . But it’s too easy . I’m all for being patient with players and coaches. A lot of these guys were on the teams that made our dreams come to fruition the last few years . Even if they were just backups and practice squad guys ..they were a part of it. But the coaching and play calling has to step it up . Except for wink . Wink has to go , imo. He’s worse than don brown. He’s in the same tier as Greg Robinson in my book😂 and I think he’s a little too old to expect major growth form him. Good career , my man. I wish you well ….but, well…I wish you well, elsewhere

[@philliplamay5923]

The players are the only hope to save the culture. The coaches are letting it die.

[@_jse123]

Will has checked out. Ill be surprised if he doesn't pull a JSN alla 2022 OSu he wont finish the season.

[@dschuetz11]

This year’s record will be 5-7! Loss to MSU! Loss to OSU! Loss to Oregon! Maybe a win versus Northwestern? 🤔 Let us limit the passing game to ten (10) throws to Coleston Loveland! Run Kalel twenty-five (25) times, and Donovan fifteen (15) including screen passes! No turnovers like Orji did with USC! Have packages for all three QBs including a pass or two for Orji, runs for Tuttle and Davis Warren! We could beat MSU and Northwestern this way! Kirk Campbell will only take these successes and start passing the ball more, however! 🤔

[@nd9038-w2n]

@28:30 The door swings both ways. The reason the Transfer Portal was considered was because of coaches leaving last minute. Forget the whole concept of College Football and bring in the new era of semi-pro. Why belabor the decision?

[@harrycojones4273]

Oh hell 🤦‍♂️

[@rickmoller4188]

Also need a luxury tax just like baseball because the spending is out of control.

[@Jleed989]

Absolutely but don’t mention that on an Ohio site

[@Ultraone-x9o]

College football sucks now with pay to win dynamic. We need a real college league with student athletes not this minor league garbage.

[@titleist7624]

I'm sure you were complaining last year when your team was winning. Crybaby, let everybody get paid except the workers/players.

[@johnmann7246]

It's called the Ivy League.

[@puremontana5010]

This team sucks!! 6-6 and a dog shittte bowl. 😳

[@donwhite1950]

"Why do African American coaches often struggle to lead elite college football teams? Cultural empathy can sometimes lead to overlooking the little details of discipline that make all the difference. Coaches like Mike Tomlin and Deion Sanders are charismatic leaders, but their teams haven’t consistently demonstrated the strict discipline seen in elite programs. Jim Harbaugh’s recent advice to Michigan coach Sherrone Moore highlights the importance of honesty and tough love in coaching-key elements in not overlooking those small but critical aspects of discipline. Is this a cultural nuance affecting African American coaches' styles, or something deeper?

[@dschuetz11]

Don, is your last name, “White,” your real name? 🤔Caucasian football coaches struggle, too! Actually, there are many, many, more struggling Caucasian football coaches than Black! Please look up the word, “Micro-aggression!” Were you born in 1950 or is this when you graduated high school? (This is an example of micro-aggression!)

[@jasonbeville4305]

Why are you two so critical about this team when you are skeptical about picking them to win in the first place🤔🤔😂

[@jamesarnold3890]

Lol. 8 and 4 … 7 and 5 ??? I doubt it …

[@tonystapleton8415]

One word, Disappointed!! Actually, two words, EXTREMELY DISAPPOINTED!!!