I don't understand the CF Committee having the Florida - Michigan game for the 3rd time in 4 years. If you wanted more interest, higher attendance, and more TV viewers. The better bet was UCF vs. Florida and LSU vs. Michigan. Even "Champion" the clothing manufacture agreed:
This was on the MDen site last night.
Who do I blame?
The Peach Bowl and Warde Manuel. Nether of these two had the final decision as that comes from the committee. But both could have voiced their opinion to the committee which match-up they preferred and their non-support for the Florida-Michigan game. It was clear all over social media that they where making a mistake all weekend and nobody cared.
Warde Manuel needs to start standing a bit taller as Michigan's AD. If he kept Michigan - Arkansas game this year, the Wolverines would be 11-1. He also should of been in everyone's ear that the Michigan - Florida game V3 was un-acceptable.
The Big Ten also holds some responsibility here after being kept out of the Playoffs for the second year in a row.
How do I feel about the match-up?
I hate it! I have been attending bowl games for awhile now. I will not be going to Atlanta. These games have become the basketball equivalent of the NIT Tournament. The only upside is, if Michigan plays a team they normally don't play. They are expensive (tickets through Michigan are $160 per) and I watched Michigan quit during the Outback Bowl last year. The viewing experience is not that great in an NFL Stadium either. I would have preferred to have watched the Orange Bowl two years ago from home.
What about players that elect not to play?
After watching Jake Butt lose millions with one play in the Orange Bowl, I will never question a player skipping a (non-playoff) bowl game. Gary told Jimmy he wouldn't be playing in the Peach and I don't question that decision for a minute. He has millions to make in the NFL and participating in a exhibition game it's worth the risk. As they say, "the juice isn't worth the squeeze"
Isn't it Ironic, Don't you think?
Hours before the Peach Bowl is announced, Jim McElwain former Florida head coach and Michigan WR Coach is named the head coach at Central Michigan. Which I think is a great fit.
Patriots OC Josh McDaniels little brother, Ben will be the WR coach for the Bowl Game. Ben has been on Michigan's staff this season.
What's Next?
The Michigan coaches need to focus on the 12/20 early signing period and get the best class signed as possible. There are plenty of big fish out there and Michigan needs to land at least two of them.
Spend the two weeks of Bowl Practice getting the young players more experience.
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The Michigan Basketball's Team continues to impress and beat a ranked Purdue team at Crisler on Saturday. Their defense is incredible and will need to travel to Chicago to face Northwestern on Tuesday at 9:00. After that game, Michigan has South Carolina, Western, Air Force, and Binghamton before the Big Ten season resumes.
- Drew Singleton, former Michigan LB picked hometown Rutgers to transfer to
- James Hudson, former Michigan OT picked Cincinnati to transfer to
- Mo Wagner got his first NBA points by scoring 10 in a Lakers blowout
from The BIG HOUSE Blog http://mbighouse.blogspot.com/2018/12/michigan-monday-its-like-deja-vu-all.html
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