Nice consolation prize for Michigan
Niles Kruger nkruger@monroenews.com
Ok, I am convinced.
Last week at this time, I would have told you that Michigan deserved another shot at Ohio State in the national title game.
But after watching Southern California dismantle Notre Dame last weekend, I’m convinced that the Trojans have earned the right to play for the title if they can hold serve and dispatch UCLA Saturday.
Michigan and USC beat Notre Dame by almost identical scores, but the Trojans played a tougher non-conference schedule. They also beat Arkansas and Nebraska while the Wolverines were feasting on Central Michigan, Vanderbilt and Ball State.
Michigan gets the Rose Bowl. Not a bad consolation prize.