Star WR Could Be Out for Michigan Manningham May Have Injured Knee Last Week AP Sports ANN ARBOR, Mich. (Oct. 9) - Michigan could be without its top offensive threat when it visits Penn State this weekend. Wide receiver Mario Manningham, who leads the fourth-ranked Wolverines (6-0, 3-0 Big Ten) and the conference with 527 yards and nine touchdowns, is questionable for Saturday's game against the Nittany Lions (4-2, 2-1). Manningham appeared to injure his knee during Michigan's 31-13 victory over Michigan State on Saturday. On Monday, Michigan head coach Lloyd Carr wouldn't confirm whether Manningham had been injured. "I don't have any comment on Mario," Carr said. "I'm sure you understand, because I don't know everything there is to know. At some point, I will." He did, however, say that if Manningham can't be on the field, freshmen Greg Mathews will be counted on to make plays. "I think Greg Mathews has really done a great job up to this part of the season, and we feel confident in his ability from the first game," Carr said. "That's why we played him early. I think we anticipated at some point that his role would increase." The game will be the 12th meeting between the schools, with Michigan holding an 8-3 series advantage. The last time the Wolverines played at Beaver Stadium was five years ago in a game they won 20-0. Michigan handed the Nittany Lions their only loss a year ago when Pennsylvania native Chad Henne threw a scoring pass to Manningham in the end zone as time expired in Ann Arbor. Carr, 7-2 lifetime against Penn State, said Beaver Stadium is a tough place to win. "I'm very impressed with this Penn State team," Carr said. "They have more speed at the skill positions than anybody we've played this year. Offensively they give you a lot of problems and they are equally as good defensively. We have to go back on the road and play our best game."
Good. BEAT THEM. Beat Michigan! Go PSU. Yaaaaaaaaay! It would selfishly help me out in a few ways. That team of scum. With ND off this week I'll be watching this one and rooting for PSU all the way.
We need this win, specially after the gift call last week. I'm sorry a W has to be at the cost of a good player thou. But I'll take it! :smile: (I don't get all blood and guts in college, only the Pros)
You know, with Morelli having this huge arm and all, he's sure underthrowing a lot of guys. He hits these guys in stride a little more often and we're putting up some big points. He seems to be having trouble checking down and finding different recievers. Our pass D has just been plain awful as well, so this is good news. Although, I would like to beat them at full strength. Also, is it me or does it look like Derrick Williams is a bit slower this year? It looks like he bulked up a bit, but I hope he didn't sacrifice speed for mass.
I just hope it isn't season Ending. Manningham is havin a Great season. Also, Let's not forget, these are college kids. Breaston will step up. Hey, we may lose a ham, but we still have Hart! :wink:
