Yes, Michigan Is #5 -- In The State

The way I see it, the pre-season college football pollsters got it right. They rarely do, because how can you legitimitely rank teams that haven't played a game yet? But this time they were spot on. Those pollsters had Michigan ranked #5. And they were right. U-M is, indeed, #5. I say that despite the two opening losses -- to Appalachian State and Oregon, both at home. I say that despite the fact that the team started poorly in Week 1 and got shockingly worse in Week 2. The Wolverines are the fifth-best team, alright -- in the state of Michigan. Certainly you can't put them ahead of Michigan State. The Spartans are 2-0, and despite a mild scare from Appalachian State-wannabe Bowling Green (who beat Minnesota in Week 1) last Saturday, the fact of the matter is that they're undefeated and that puts them far ahead of Michigan. You can't put U-M in front of Grand Valley State, either. The Lakers are 1-0 and ranked #1 in Division II. They have been a powerhous...