Desperate Times Call for Desperate Measures

The majority of the Michigan fan base are ready to throw Hoke under the Ohio State bus, send Devin Gardner to the Pee Wee league, and compare the Offensive Line to a Kitchen Aid colander (they make holes, but nothing more than water can fit through them). Me however, I'm not quite that down on the team.  Now, don't get me wrong, I'm certainly not high on them either.  I'm just kinda "meh". Meaning, I have no idea what to expect. I was once given advice, something to the effect of, "If you don't expect things, then you won't be disappointed when they don't happen." This advice was given to me as a newlywed, which I didn't take. But, I will put it to use now, the best I can.

After Saturday's game against a pathetic MAC team that hasn't won a game since my youngest daughter has been in school, Michigan looked pretty good. The run game existed. The offense was semi-in sync. The defense forced their first turnover. We won. And that's about all I have to say about that.  This game was certainly not enough to wash the awful taste from my mouth that last weekend left.  It certainly didn't give me tons of hope for the future. It didn't redeem the coaching staff. It was merely a win.  A higher number in the win column than when the game began.

Now, don't get me wrong, it wasn't all doom and gloom. There were some bright spots on Saturday. The weather was beautiful. Perfect fall weather for football. We had a great time tailgating. The stadium celebrated the 200th birthday of The American Flag with a flyover during the Star Spangled Banner.  The halftime show consisted of many more flyovers and a compilation of several patriotic songs that make you proud to be an American.  And, Michigan won. All in all, it was a great day.

My Pick 6 "musts" for a successful season going forward:
1. get key players healthy
2. ball security
3. create turnovers
4. QB confidence
5. establish a consistent run game
6. leadership

~Bekki
Go Blue!