Last Week at The Wolverine Den
Tailgate Attendance: 44
Wisconsin 45 - Michigan 24
Camp Randall Stadium
November 14, 2009 - 12 noon
Game Summary
Michigan failed to take advantage of their opportunities and wound up losing to the Wisconsin Badgers 45-24. The turning point in the game occurred midway through the 1st quarter with the score tied 7-7. Michigan stopped the Badgers deep in their own territory and forced a punt. Michigan took over at the Wisconsin 37 yard line. They drove toward the end zone and had 6 plays inside the 10, but failed to score and the resulting 19-yard field goal attempt was blocked. On the next possession, Jordan Kovacs intercepted and Michigan had the ball at the Wisconsin 25. They failed to threaten and kicked a short field goal to take the lead. On the ensuing possession, the defense stopped Wisconsin again and forced a punt. However, Brandon Smith hit the punter and was called for a personal foul. Wisconsin retained possession and went in for a TD. The score was Wisconsin 14, Michigan 10. It could have been Michigan 17-7. Add in the defensive TD scored later in the 2nd quarter and Michigan could have had a comfortable lead at halftime. Instead, we did not take advantage of our opportunities and allowed Wisconsin to run a ball control offense and protect their lead in the 2nd half.
It has been a season of missed opportunities.
The Wolverine Den Trivia
Q: At the end of the 1997 season (the year Michigan won the National Championship), there were four Big Ten teams ranked in the national polls. Who were they?
A: The four Big Ten Teams that were ranked at the end of the 1997 seaon were Michigan, Penn State, Ohio State and Purdue. The final polls are on the framed newspaper at The Wolverine Den.
Steve's Prediction
28-27
Craig's Prediction
37-35
Tim's Prediction
21-17