Today’s Michigan game against Wisconsin was the 500th game at the Big House and it was a special one. Michigan, all but dead in the first half, came back from a 19-0 deficit to beat the Badgers, 27-25. This was the biggest comeback in the stadium’s history, replacing two games Kevin and I were at: in 1995 – an 18-17 win over Virginia where Michigan came back from a 17-0 deficit; and 2004 – a 45-37 triple-overtime victory over Michigan State.I really don’t know what today’s win means for the rest of the 2008 season but I’ll take it. I DO know that Wisconsin looked like the Michigan of old. They got a big lead, sat on it, went away from what was working, got tired in the fourth quarter and, eventually, choked away the game. It was nice today to be on the other end, even if we did have to endure that AWFUL first half.
Going into today’s game, Kevin and I were curious how the Michigan players would be in the fourth quarter, especially going up against a traditional Big Ten power team like Wisconsin. Needless to say, we came away impressed, especially with the defense. All that conditioning is paying off and it seems Mike Barwis is worthy of all the hype!
I have NO IDEA what will happen next week against Illinois so I’m going to enjoy this win until then!
