Weekend Thoughts

1) Michigan's defense comes up strong with 33-17 victory over Northwestern. The Wildcats brought their high powered offense into this matchup and Michigan's D thumped 'em good. Basanez threw twice as many INTs in this game as he had all year and Leon Hall had a 83 year fumble return for a TD. Solid showing once again for this previously much maligned group. I'd say they've atoned nicely for the horrible performance at the end of last season.

2) Michigan hockey gets the split in Fairbanks. They took their first loss, but that was to be expected with such a young team playing their first road game of the year well over 1000 miles away from home. Noah Ruden was in net to get the shutout victory in the Saturday game as they bounced back 4-0.

3) The Red Wings just keep on rolling. 11-1 start to the season and Ozzie got the W in his first start on Saturday. I believe they have 3 straight home games coming up this week so look for the hot start to continue.