Sights and sounds from Michigan Stadium following the dominant 42-7 victory over Penn State. Thoughts on Chris Webber's return, on whether James Franklin is a jerk, a Mood update, a new tradition(?), historical notes and more.
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Sights & Sounds | Michigan 45, SMU 20
This was a strange one at times. Pregame Saturday had more of a feel of a true season opener as last week it felt like fans were still suffering over their hangover following the loss in South Bend. The mood was up, the day was hot but beautiful and it just seemed more lively out there. Then the game started and once again the fans got testy after a few stalled drives in a row, and a few instances where the offensive line seemed overwhelmed or at best, confused. There were even a couple glaring defensive breakdowns. More and more it does seems to be about what we thought it was – the offensive line. If there’s a shot at a truly great season it’s coming down to the in-season maturity of that group. I’m certain the coaches are taking a hard look..like, this hard: Jury’s out. Sights and Sounds: He Stayed. That’s Michigan Man Dick Caldarazzo, offensive guard on Bo’s 1969 team, looking great in the blue lot before the game: Forbidden fruit. Each week this guy taunts the band as they march out of the stadium, imploring them to take a cookie. Of course your beloved Meechigan Marching Band is supposed to be in Queens guard mode and dutifully march on as if there were no cookies dangling…
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Scarlet & Prey: Michigan 49, Rutgers 16 | Sights & Sounds
To head into a game against a team who beat you last year as 4 touchdown favorites and beat them by five-- feels damn good. Sure, it was an imploding Rutgers squad and it was far from perfect, but it's all good.