In which I discuss the sports teams at the University of Michigan (#52)

Tonight's the big game, and I'm cautiously optimistic. Denard looked much better in the passing game the last few weeks of the season, which more than makes up for occasionally looking lost in the running game. VT hasn't played against a running spread this year, but did get torched by GT. They are weak on both lines, so I could see Michigan pounding them into submission without needing to throw much. Their QB scares me, but I would guess that Michigan wins.

In other news, I don't know if anyone has been following the DeAnthony Arnett saga, but it seems that as of this morning he's finally been released to transfer to either UM or MSU from Tennessee. Here's a lesson: If somebody wants to transfer from your program, wish them well. I doubt Dooley recovers from this. Even the players that remain at Tennessee have been tweeting their frustrations about how many recruits they lost over this. I don't know if UM will get Arnett, or whether they even want him, but it's great that he'll get a chance to play for a BCS school while being there for his ailing father.

Recruiting has been very quiet, as all 5 or 6 players still on the radar plan to announce late. UM's still in it for a bunch of really big names, but they'll probably also take a lower-rated TE, as the OC seems determined to have 3 TEs in this class no matter what. The third was committed, but defected to Oregon a couple weeks ago, leaving few options.

The basketball team is looking pretty good. Hardaway really struggled the other night, but the true freshman point guard has been spectacular. 2-0 in B10 play, with a huge game at Indiana on Thursday. Smotrycz reminds me a lot of Hartsock, but with more talent a lot less polish.

Source: http://www.cougaruteforum.com/showthread.php?t=51386&goto=newpost&hotpeppersauce=52

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