- How many eyebrows were raised when Jon Gruden referred to Michigan's Al Borges as the top offensive coordinator in the country? Whoa. I've defended Borges over much of the ridiculous criticism he has received while working under circumstances with players who are limited, but I do agree that was an overstatement by Mr. ESPN Quarterback Camp.
- We've learned already that Devin Gardner is not much better, if any, than Denard Robinson when it comes to ball security. We've also learned he isn't nearly the same caliber of runner. Robinson's extraordinary footspeed is the only thing that has often kept the Wolverines in games down through the years. It has given them a shot in the arm today already. He is still their big hope offensively. Doesn't bode well for the future, does it?
- I come from the school of thought that Michigan's football uniform is among the most perfect in all of sports. As much as I love the "combat" and "retro," or whatever you want to call them, uniforms, Michigan is the one school that doesn't have to go that route. But having said that, their unforms today are just fine. My only complaint. It's very difficult to read the numbers in maize. At least the names on the back of the jerseys are in blue.
- Taylor Lewan is helping his draft status a great deal so far in this game by holding his own against South Carolina's great Jadeveon Clowney. But it's early. The key is to not fall behind by too many points. Clowney will take over this game if Michigan is down by a few scores and everybody knows the Wolverines must pass. If it is a close game, Clowney will be much more off-balance and it will hinder his ability to just charge forward on the pass rush.