ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- Michigan, ranked second nationally and undefeated, has four regular-season games remaining. It's likely to have one showdown that comes down to a field goal, and so dependability in that area is pretty crucial.
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When Kenny Allen missed a pair of very makeable kicks against Wisconsin and Ryan Tice attempted the next one against the Badgers, also missing, Wolverine head coach Jim Harbaugh re-opened competition for the placekicking job. He wondered aloud if he hadn't put too much on the shoulders and leg of Allen, who also punts and kicks off.