Hail Yes

The Wolverines looked pretty impressive in their 38-13 victory against Wisconsin yesterday.  No one scored in the first quarter, but by the half Michigan was clearly outplaying the Badgers.  By the end of the third quarter, it was pretty much wrapped up (a rare event for Michigan fans).

With all the upsets yesterday, Michigan can expect to climb back into the top ten.  The team hasn't looked better this season, and a lot of fans are thinking if only we hadn't lost that first game to Notre Dame 24-17, we'd be in the top four.

But just how good are the Wolverines?  We'll have a better idea after the next two games, Michigan State and Penn State. Both should be tough.  After that, Rutgers and Indiana shouldn't be too much trouble.  Then the season ends with--what else?--Ohio State, and if Michigan can hold on it promises to be another classic clash.

But I'm not quite convinced they've got it in them to compete at the highest levels. Even if you throw out the losing game, both the offense and defense, as good as they've been, have shown themselves to be pretty sloppy, and inconsistent.  And the kicking isn't great (a common problem for Michigan).

What they've got may be good enough to beat midrange teams, but can they take on the best?  That's yet to be seen.  But one can hope.  Coach Harbaugh has had trouble winning the big games.  Maybe this is the year that changes.