Michigan—Minnesota Preview: The Battle for the Little Brown Jug

Want to know how crazy this year has been? Ponder this question for a minute: When has the Michigan football program ever wanted to be like the Minnesota football program? The answer before this year was: Never. Fast forward to 2008 and the answer is: NEXT YEAR! Yes, that is correct Michigan fans, we want our beloved historic program to be like the Minnesota Golden Gophers in 2009. Minnesota last year were 1-11 under first year Head Coach Tim Brewser. This year Tim has lead one of the most impressive turn-arounds in recent memory with his 7-2 bowl eligible football team. Before last week's last second loss to Northwestern on a "weird" interception, their only loss was to Ohio State in Columbus. So there is hope out there Wolverine fans! Michigan has 100 percent more wins this year then Minnesota had last year! So when it's all said and done, this game really doesn't mean much. Michigan hasn't won a road game all year and their only QB on the roster is probably out with a concussion. ... (link)