<p>This is obviously a good start to the season. Western may not be world beaters, but they certainly are a decent ball team with a good QB in Tim Hiller. The offense appears to be stable with Forcier and the defense seems capable, particularly against the run. Unfortunately, I could not watch the game because I had to wake up at 5:00 AM and kickoff was at 11:30 PM my time, but the recap certainly looks good. </p>
<p>More important than the win is the mental state of our team. Clearly, this is a team that is focused and behind their coach. This confirms to me that the complaints made by those ex-players were baseless fodder.</p>
<p>Of course, we will know a lot more about this team next week, when we play top 20 Notre Dame, but for now, it would seem like this team is off to a good start.</p>
<p>It was clear that team speed is much faster this year versus last. Tackling is much improved. Team depth is also going to be a strength. Forcier looks incredibly poised for a freshman. Denard Robinson might just be our best athlete, but he is not ready to be a full-time QB. He looks to run too quickly and is not making any reads. </p>
<p>One thing is clear, if Sheridan ever plays significant minutes at QB again, UM is in significant trouble. He is quite possibly the worst starting QB to ever play for Michigan. He has been a true gamer and team player and he didn’t quit like other players, but he is simply not talented enough as a football player. Good thing he is going to get a Michigan degree and he might even be a coach some day.</p>
<p>Overall, this team will be very competitive this year. The other Big Ten teams mostly won today, but none of them really stood out as the team to beat. As long as UM continues to mature, it will be capable of winning on any given Saturday. It won’t win them all though, the team is still simply too young for that.</p>
<p>I WAS AT THAT GAMMME(First GAME)… WE MURDERED THEMMM!!! GO BLUE!!! </p>
<p>I swear Michigan is the best school ever. I’ve been partying every freaking day. This is going to stop soon once classes start though. To anyone that hasn’t been to a game, this game is worth it.</p>
<p>Great one-handed catch by that receiver (don’t know name) who reminded me of watching the amazing Steve Smith of USC not long ago. I think I’m going to like having S2 at Michigan.</p>
<p>The game yesterday was great. Jazzymom, the receiver’s name is Kevin Koger and it was an amaizing catch. Entertainer, the time before class starts is great but you will still be able to party after class starts. Football Saturdays are big party days. Tranandy, don’t be too hard on Sheridan - he came to Michigan as a walk-on, he isn’t going to play much and stepped into a huge role when there was noone else left to do it.</p>
<p>The Game yesterday was a good game. But Western played like ****. They have such a better ball team than that. It will be interesting what will happen next weekend vs ND. They had a good game too putting up some good points but it was only against Nevada. we’ll see</p>