This is a very sad day for us all. Because Michigan has a bye week. Personally, I have no idea what I will do with my day. I guess I might clean out the garage.
It’s been a long time since Michigan played a football game on October 22nd. The year was 1994. The team featured such players as Trezelle Jenkins, Jon Runyan, Rod Payne, Jay Riemersma, Tyrone Wheatley, Tshimanga Biakabutuka, Todd Collins, Glen Steel, Jarrett Irons, and Ty Law, among others.
On this particular day, kicker Remy Hamilton booted four field goals and wide receiver Amani Toomer returned a punt 72 yards for a touchdown so Michigan could pull out the 19-14 victory.
Enjoy the best sound of fall: Keith Jackson.
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| Illinois running back Mikel Leshoure had 150 yards rushing and averaged over 7 yards a carry in 2009. |
It just so happens that my personal schedule hasn’t left me much time over the past couple days. I don’t have time for a full preview, and even a full preview would say the same thing it always does: Michigan’s offense has the advantage, and no matter how bad the offense, the Wolverines’ defense will be worse.
The problems on defense have only been exacerbated by this week’s loss of cornerback J.T. Floyd to an ankle injury and the ongoing ankle problems for nose tackle Mike Martin. Mediocre Illinois quarterback Nathan Scheelhaase will likely look like the Second Coming of . . . well . . . Matt McGloin and shred Michigan’s defense.
Meanwhile, Illinois is #15 in total defense and #12 in scoring defense.
I do not expect good things to happen.
Final Predictions