Found November 02, 2009 on Maize & Blue Nation: Yardbarker Blogger Network
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 In times like these, I like to ask myself, "What would Bo do?" It seems cliche to pick apart every minor detail of this Michigan football team right now. The internet, television, radio call in shows...have all been lit up with detractors and fans all questioning the heart and will of this team. The offense is young and over-matched. The defense looks lost. All in all, we're struggling. No doubt about it. But what the 2nd half last week showed us is that, when you have a very young football team, things like this can happen. For the first 30 minutes of the game, aside from Illinois' opening drive, Michigan was in control. About to go up 20-7, all things looked good for Michigan. Then, the collapse. 4 shots at the endzone from the 1 yardline and we didn't get it done. Illinois then drives 99 1/2 yards to go up 14-13. From then on, Illinois had all the momentum and control. Michigan was reeling and could not get it back. For a young team and a new co...
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