WOLVERINES 101

Brady Hoke doesn’t want the Michigan Wolverines to look past any game in the Big Ten, ESPN reports. Just focus on one game at a time and things will forge forward in their favor.

What a crock of bull that is to any fan or sports analyst because while the Wolverines are directing their attention to the Illinois Fighting Illini, outsiders can’t help but remember that Michigan hasn’t won a meeting against the Michigan State football team in four years.

The Spartans and the Wolverines collide Oct.20.

The Spartans are a way bigger problem than the Fighting Illini. If the Wolverines catch themselves looking past another team, especially one in the Big Ten, they could be in trouble like they almost were against the Air Force Falcons earlier in the season.

The University of Michigan is watching their football team climb almost back into the Top 25 rankings for college football and a win over a conference opponent could do just that. Illinois isn’t a BCS bowl-caliber program but a win is a win nonetheless.

Here are some huge takeaways from the Michigan football pressers, even including the ones that seem absolutely loaded with BS.

Like it seems all coaches are scripted to do unless the conflicting approach has the cover blown off of it prematurely, Brady Hoke says all of his guys are a-ok! The transcription is courtesy of MGoBlog.

How’s your health coming out of the bye?

“I feel pretty good.”

How’s your team’s health?

“There ya go. You know, I think Beyer will be back. Brandon Moore will be close. He’s getting better.”

Richard Ash?

“Richard is better. Uh there’s one more, too.”

Hopkins?

“Hop’s fine. Devin’s fine. They all practiced last night. Yeah Ricky Barnum was a little — sore shoulder. He was fine last night. So with the guys who aren’t out for the year, the rest of them are okay.”

Marvin Robinson?

“He was better. He ran around last night and he feels much better.”