ESPN review of UM vs. Connecticut game . . .
The big east blogger is sitting in for Rittenberg for this article. Does not discuss what Michigan brings whatsoever, only Connecticut. Gives UM a 47.5% chance to win.
Last paragraph:
"But underestimate the Huskies at your own peril. This is a deep, veteran and fundamentally sound team that I think deserves to start the year in the Top 25. Given the Wolverines' struggles of late and the pressure they will be under to get off to a good start for the sake of Rodriguez's job, this could be a game that UConn just might steal on the road."
http://espn.go.com/blog/bigten/post/_/id/13599/scouting-week-1-michigan…
His analysis is bullshit.
But I'll be as nervous for this game as I have been for any Rose Bowl. I'm as big a Rich Rod fan as exists amongst my circle of fans, and I worry what a loss in the opener (especially this opener) would mean.
"But underestimate the Huskies at your own peril. This is a deep, veteran and fundamentally sound team that I think deserves to start the year in the Top 25. Given the Wolverines' struggles of late and the pressure they will be under to get off to a good start for the sake of Rodriguez's job, this could be a game that UConn just might steal on the road."
There is no fucking way UM is underestimating UCONN.