ANN ARBOR — Before any absurd rationalizations about whatever happens the rest of this season for this Michigan offense, please note that it lost its way even before losing its veteran quarterback.<\/p>\n
A week after the most shocking loss in Wolverines history, they suffered their most lopsided loss since Woody Hayes decided to go for two points “because I couldn’t go for three,” way back in 1968.<\/p>\n
That kind of historic defeat doesn’t happen on one side of the ball, and as lousy as U-M’s defensive greenhorns have proven themselves, the high-profile offense is in no position to assess blame.<\/p>\n
Another stunning home loss — 39-7, to Oregon — can not disguise the comprehensive breakdowns this time, including those by the unit upon which the Wolverines pinned their erstwhile national championship hopes.<\/p>\n
National championship? Dead.<\/p>\n
Heisman Trophy hopes? Dead.<\/p>\n
Michigan as an offensive machine?<\/p>\n
Dead. [How low can Michigan go?<\/em><\/a> The Grand Rapids Press via MLive. September 8 2007]<\/p><\/blockquote>\n Some fans are really angry.<\/p>\n The sky was a gentle blue, but it was raining on the Wolverines, a kind of rain that rarely falls on their home field. They were getting embarrassed, shown up, outplayed on national television in every way you can get outplayed in football.<\/p>\n And it was raining boos.<\/p>\n Yes, those were Michigan fans making that ugly noise, fans wearing maize-and-blue shirts, fans who came out believing last week\u2019s shocking loss to Appalachian State was a fluke. And perhaps it was. Last week was an upset.<\/p>\n This was just a butt-kicking.<\/p>\n And it won\u2019t be the last. Not if Michigan keeps playing this way. At the moment, the sweetest invitation you can get in college football may be a Saturday in Ann Arbor. The 39-7 defeat to Oregon, the fourth loss in a row for Michigan going back to last season \u2014 worst stretch since 1967 \u2014 wasn\u2019t David shaking down Goliath. [MAIZE AND BOO: U-M loses game, crowd and respect after woeful 0-2 start<\/em><\/a>. Mitch Albom. Detroit Free Press. September 8 2007]<\/p><\/blockquote>\n Next week is Notre Dame and the venue is Ann Arbor. If that game turns out to be ugly, maybe Coach Carr should part away peacefully from Michigan.<\/p>\n And finally, from the New York Times:<\/p>\n![\"Screenshot.](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/maddruid.com\/Graphics\/20070909NytMichiganOregon.jpg?w=580&ssl=1\" "\\"Screenshot.")
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