QOTW: Michigan Football
Geoff George, BBA2
Issue date: 10/10/05 Section: QOTW
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The football team had a rocky start this year, falling behind and dropping out of the top 25 for the first time in quite a while. But with the Wolverines picking up their first non-MAC Conference win this past weekend against then #11 ranked MSU, things could be on the up-and-up. This week, we want to know what you think about the rest of the season:
Is the Michigan State win a sign of things to come the rest of the season? Is it too little too late? Or do you see nothing else good in the future?
(Editor's note: Yes, Michigan did lose to the Minnesota Golden Gophers on Saturday.Through the murmurs I heard walking home and in line at Big Ten Burrito later in the evening, it is clear that this game completely ruined several students' days, weeks, lives, years, etc. Let's be clear about one thing: football is a game not a presidential election. Sometimes the other team wins. As I read these responses that were submitted before the game, however, what is striking is how much wiser the BBA predictions seem to be. So I have separated the responses by Ross School of Business program type. -Michael Gurovitsch)
"As long as the current coaching staff is in place, I see no national championship in Michigan's future. While the physical ability of the players is considerable, the mental ability of the coaching staff is not. Of particular concern to me are Jim Herrmann (defensive coordinator) and Mike Gittleson (strength coach). They are unable to maximize the physical talent the team recruits.
Ultimately, the problem originates from Michigan's practice of filling coaching positions with "Michigan Men," who have long associations with the team and primarily Bo Schembechler. But Bo is of an outdated brand of football himself and many traditionalists are afraid to make this concession, even though Schembechler NEVER WON A NATIONAL TITLE. I think the next coaching staff should be headed by Norm Chow of the Tennessee Titans. This has nothing to do with the fact that we are both Asian."
Is the Michigan State win a sign of things to come the rest of the season? Is it too little too late? Or do you see nothing else good in the future?
(Editor's note: Yes, Michigan did lose to the Minnesota Golden Gophers on Saturday.Through the murmurs I heard walking home and in line at Big Ten Burrito later in the evening, it is clear that this game completely ruined several students' days, weeks, lives, years, etc. Let's be clear about one thing: football is a game not a presidential election. Sometimes the other team wins. As I read these responses that were submitted before the game, however, what is striking is how much wiser the BBA predictions seem to be. So I have separated the responses by Ross School of Business program type. -Michael Gurovitsch)
"As long as the current coaching staff is in place, I see no national championship in Michigan's future. While the physical ability of the players is considerable, the mental ability of the coaching staff is not. Of particular concern to me are Jim Herrmann (defensive coordinator) and Mike Gittleson (strength coach). They are unable to maximize the physical talent the team recruits.
Ultimately, the problem originates from Michigan's practice of filling coaching positions with "Michigan Men," who have long associations with the team and primarily Bo Schembechler. But Bo is of an outdated brand of football himself and many traditionalists are afraid to make this concession, even though Schembechler NEVER WON A NATIONAL TITLE. I think the next coaching staff should be headed by Norm Chow of the Tennessee Titans. This has nothing to do with the fact that we are both Asian."
