Some of us remember the way Michigan Football white-knuckled its way through games like the one with Illinois yesterday.
Just a few years ago, games that Michigan should have won – and won decisively – were often disturbingly close. In those pre-Jim Harbaugh days, any Michigan victory became a reason to celebrate.
How times have changed. This season Michigan football is expected to dominate every time it takes the field.
At this point, anything less than a College Football Playoff game will seem like a big disappointment. The 78-0 victory two weeks ago at Rutgers has become a new standard, and therefore yesterday’s 48-8 victory over the Fighting Illinois didn’t seem quite as convincing by comparison.