I went to cover Wednesday’s Motor City Bowl because Monroe graduate Jeff Maddux was playing for Central Michigan.
Here are a few thoughts:
* It was only my second visit to Ford Field. It is a very beautiful facility and the staff there does a nice job. I was impressed with how well the traffic flowed around the stadium. The press box is spacious and comfortable, but is about a mile away from the field on the seventh floor. I felt like I was watching the game from the Goodyear blimp.
* I tried hard to keep my attention focused on Maddux, but I had a difficult time doing it. For some reason, my eye just keeps getting drawn to the ball. But, from what I saw, it seemed that he did a very nice job. The offensive guard didn’t have any penalties called on him and the guys he was blocking didn’t get free for any sacks.
* Watching CMU might give Michigan fans an idea of what they can expect in the next few years. Butch Jones was an assistant to new Michigan coach Rich Rodriguez before taking over as coach of the Chippewas this year. It’s an exciting offense, but the quarterback takes a lot of hits.