The End Zone: UM 09-09

RYAN AUTULLO
BLADE SPORTS WRITER

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I love football fans. Without you all, I might be attending school board meetings instead of covering games from Michigan's new plush press box. You're passionate, loyal, and even occasionally informed.

But generally you're emotional and impatient, and Saturday's Michigan-Notre Dame game should serve as a cautionary tale of the dangers associated with reacting irrationally.

Let's take a look at Charlie Weis. Remember the “genius” ND coach? In five years, he won an insignificant bowl game against Hawaii, and now Big Chuck is in Kansas City crushing Gates Barbecue and coordinating the Chiefs' offense.

Recall the 2009 Wolverines?Began the year with wins over four marshmallows and everyone was wondering which Jan. 1 bowl game they'd go to. We know how that ended. Irish fans were equally as amped with that season opening shutout of Nevada. I recall hearing “we're back!” once or twice. Couldn't get to a bowl, either.

How about Tate Forcier? A year ago he was Michigan's savior. Three touchdowns recorded in his debut, followed a week later by an epic comeback against ND, left fans feeling confident. Now he's third string, grumpy, and wants everyone to know that he's grumpy.

So let's be careful with Denard Robinson. Sure, his speed and athleticism are rare, but is he a rare quarterback? I don't know, and I doubt you do either.

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