Rich Rodriguez Redemption: A Preview of Coming Attractions

Okay, I'll admit it. I thought about doing something useful on my Saturday afternoon when halftime rolled around during the Michigan-Wisconsin football game. But curiosity got the better of me. I wanted to see just how badly this could get out of hand.  Wisconsin led, 19-0, and Michigan's offense was sputtering and faltering like an investment bank loaded with mortgage-backed securities. The special teams crew was considering having the kicker return kicks after Morgan Trent fumbled the most recent kick off his own knee. Of course, the Badgers should have been up by more. They were gift-wrapped field position for most of that first half, but couldn't quite get the ball in the end zone against a stout Michigan defense. Most years, I would reassure myself that a comeback was surely in order after Wisconsin couldn't take full advantage of its opportunities. This year...not so much. I had written them off. The second half would merely be another showcase of awkward lateral passes and Sam ... (link)