Last Week at The Wolverine Den
Tailgate Attendance: 88
Michigan 31 - Western Michigan 7
Michigan Stadium
September 5, 2009 - 3:30 p.m.
Game Summary
The Michigan Wolverines opened their 130th year of football with a convincing and dominating win over the Western Michigan Broncos. The two true-Freshman quarterbacks lived up to their preseason hype. Tate Forcier was efficient, exciting and played like a veteran. Denard Robinson was shifty and fast and fast. Did I say he was fast? The offense, even while shutting down for the 2nd half, put up 439 yards – more than in any game in 2008.
Meanwhile the defense was swarming and fast and tackled. Did I say they tackled! For the first 7 possessions of the game, the defense surrendered 29 total yards and only 1 first down.
It was a great way to start the season in the “new” Big House. Did you notice the noise? The piped in music? And a Michigan team that made us once again believe.
The Wolverine Den Trivia
Q: Michigan is likely starting a true freshman at QB. Name the previous true freshmen to start at QB for Michigan (there are four).
A: Rick Leach (1975), Rich Hewlett (1979), Chad Henne (2004), and Ryan Mallet (2007) all started games for Michigan at QB as a true-Freshman.
Craig's Prediction
34-14
Tim's Prediction
21-10
Steve's Prediction
35-20