Author: Phil Callihan

“We were outplayed, outprepared, outcoached.”

Michigan Head Coach Jim Harbaugh

Phil’s Game Grades

Offense	F
Defense	F
Special Teams	C
Coaching	F
Overall	F

Many expected a tough game, nobody expected a blowout that was essentially over at halftime.

Offense-  Another game with Michigan searching for an offensive identity and turning the ball over (2 interceptions, 2 lost fumbles). Speed in space? The only speedy thing that Michigan does on offense is get off the field (Wolverine time of possession 18:53 to 41:07). The offensive line is a #$% show.

Defense –  The Michigan defense was unable to stop the Badger running attack as Wisconsin ran for 200 yards on 30 carries while running up a 28-0 lead by halftime. Maybe Don Brown can deliver some snappy quotes to explain why his squad has lost its mojo.

Special Teams –  Recovering the onsides kick in the 4th quarter was nice, but with the offense and defense both struggling this unit needed to provide a big kick or punt return to spark a rally.

Coaching –  Another ugly loss. That makes three ugly losses in the last five games (Ohio State, Florida, Wisconsin), and an ugly win (Army). Things are not trending in a positive way in year five of the Harbaugh era.

Comments – The word I would use to describe the effort in this game is listless (definition: lacking energy or enthusiasm). For a coach whose motto is attacking every day with an enthusiasm unknown to mankind, this is a problem.

Has Harbaugh lost this team?

The season is hanging in the balance.