As the final week of preparation neared its conclusion, Michigan football players and coaches expressed their eagerness for all the pregame discussion to stop and for an actual football game to be played.
The time had come, they said, to put all the offseason storylines behind them and showcase what they hope will be a more committed, more complete and more competitive team this season.
That provides a great opportunity to empty the notebook ahead of Saturday’s opener against Western Michigan and officially put a bow on fall camp:
'Hop on the train, don't miss it'
Players and coaches spoke ad nauseum this week about a culture change within Schembechler Hall.