Take the Wolverines and Run
In the wake of two big victories over the superior Irish and the team from Wisconsin, the Wolverines of Michigan are enjoying a new found hype. One of the biggest puffs they are being given is this notion of a great run defense. When in reality it is not so much the great run defense, it is the Wolverines offense that is causing the discrepency in rushing yards for other teams.
The fact is, Michigan does not get run on that much because they are up big quick and everyone is throwing the ball on them. And they are throwing it well; to the tune of over 210 yards per contest, ranking Michigan near the bottom of Division 1-A. But all is well with Big Blue, as they only have two real contests left in Iowa and Ohio State.
Unless Michigan State decides to do the unthinkable: run the ball all over the Wolverines. MSU averages over 220 yards rushing per game and if they come out and get a lead, making it possible for them to keep the ball out of the air, they can and will beat Michigan.
As a footnote I would like to add that yes, I do know I am full of it, but why don’t you argue with me instead of calling me names? Zing.
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