The Michigan Daily football writers break down the weekend’s stats that don’t show up in the box score. The Defense-O-Meter measures the intensity of the defense, 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.

Defense-O-Meter: 1-of-4 Obis

Eleven yards allowed per third down? And this unit was supposed to carry Michigan. The Wolverines almost stopped Javon Ringer. And they almost slowed Brian Hoyer. And they almost ... wait, they didn’t do much of anything.

Rod-O-Meter: 2-of-4 Rich Rods

After four straight losses, Rich Rod has been very terse in postgame pressers. His answers have become very short and sarcastic. Asked whether the non-offsides call in the fourth quarter was a turning point, he asked if the score changed. This shtick is getting old.

Hype-O-Meter: 1-of-4 Big Houses

The Michigan fans were good. The Michigan State fans were much better. It sounded like Spartan Stadium with the “Go Green! Go White!” chants toward the end of the game. The Michigan fans’ performance in the fourth quarter was about as embarrassing as the team’s.