This is a very good question. Beating Michigan is has nothing to do with a bowl game so I am not sure how you make the correlation that it is a bowl gift. Maybe they got an exemption from the NCAA, if not, add it to the list of infractions!!!
We as fans have been so acustomed to the defense being there for the team at the end of a game and this year they are not. I personally think the primary problem with the defense this year is the lack of Norm's involvement.
The offense has the been weak point on the team for a long time and...
My primary concern regarding KOK and the offense in general is how long it takes for them "put together a full game" I see so many offenses operating with a great deal of precision and continuity during September, our offense is ALWAYS a work in progress.
We always say Kirk's teams are...
I agree about Buluga but I suspect he barley practiced or worked out during his illness. If we do not see improvement from him this week it will be time to be concerned.
This game is important because it is the next game, same with Indiana and Northwestern. The defining game of the season is Ohio State, assuming we win the next 3. Which is a big assumption. Beat Ohio State and we win the Big 10 and go to a BCS bowl no matter what happens vs Minnesota.
I would like to see DJK get a few jailbreak screens to see what he can do in the open field. He doesn't seem to get many opportunities for yards after the catch. The jailbreak was used a little too much in the past but I see no reason not to try one since we only have 5 games left. Most teams...