At least I bought Gas for $2.37 this morning

So the economy is in the tank, the stock market is going up and down like a super ball, and the Michigan Wolverines have two wins. Not the best Fall we have ever seen.

It's hard to find a silver lining with these Wolverines. I guess you can say, they played good football for a half but still got blown out. We all knew it was over when Sheridan entered the game ( Threet was out with an injury). I like Sheridan, he is tough and I'm sure he practices hard. The problem is, he is a Division 1 special teams player, not a D1 QB.

Threet played well in the first half but the constant banging he took on his injured elbow made him unable to play or be effective.

I think we all know who the key to this team is and it's too bad it has to be a red shirt Freshman, but he is. If he is healthy and sharp, Michigan can beat many teams, if he is injured or not sharp Michigan can lose to the Toledo's of the world. He also seems to be more relaxed on the road for some reason.

We also now know the reason Michigan needs two QB recruits in the 2009 class. Because running this offense will get you hit often, we saw a little bit of how effective this offense can be for three drives in the first half. Next year, I expect Steve Threet to be the starter with Tate Forcier and The Beaver backing him up. I hope in 2009 Threet will be experienced and healthy with two young guns in waiting.

That is what we have to look forward to now, is 2009. Michigan can help it's cause by showing improvement every week and even sneaking out a few wins down the stretch, but don't hold your breath.

News and Notes:

• Carson Butler is no longer a TE. A guy that could have easily been drafted by the NFL if he had showed heart and execution is now fighting for his football life with a move to rush linebacker. Coach Rod only said that Carson was no longer a Tight End and is back to his old #85 number. I expect that Carson is deep in the coaches dog house.


• Hero of the game was Brandon Minor. He ran hard and through tackles all game. This was the kind of effort we have been expecting from him all year. Let's hope he continues that style of punishing running.

Time to get ready for the "Little Brother" game. I expect both teams are looking for a win after the whipping both took on Saturday.