Well Michigan is picked 4th in their division; thats with the new coach. Lots of talent there; but the B1G has been underrated, the true genius and sure wins lie in its internet of support staffans - lots of good coaches though.
*** N had the talent to jump up on anyone; and still lose - simply, BO stuck with his stuff, appears he even hampered his own assistants. I backed Bo, but Carls attitude probably showed how N some weren't. HCMR's team lost 37-36 to Oregon two years ago; so he is not so far removed from an inspirational game as some believe: you have to know they were horribly outmanned; he is in a better place
*** BYU was good before its qb got hurt: pulverizing Texas in getting off to a good start; its a real game.
*** Miami is laden with talent, a trap game on that field. What will the refs let them get by with?
*** Wisconsin has the easiest schedule; none of the big 3 in crossover games.
*** I believe HCMR has an initial advantage in assistant coaches; for the adjustment and long term
*** Even the TV announcers were driven crazy by the poor fundamentals on the N defense, especially tackling; you would have been pulled from my junior high games for poor head placement and other factors : crazy. Pelini turned D tackles into self-blocking dancing bears a lot.
*** Michigan's coaches tactics may get them out of the gate faster; but it may be equal, with us pulling away. Tough for them to make the championship game , if they do, its coach of the year quality.
*** I think we have an AD much more involved and with a good plan - Many underestimate here.
*** Lets make some noise in our divisions.