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Indiana-Michigan game draws high ratings

October 1, 2009 5:13 PM

Posted by ESPN.com's Adam Rittenberg

It's probably not much consolation to Indiana fans, but a lot of people gained respect for the Hoosiers after watching them nearly knock off No. 22 Michigan last Saturday in Ann Arbor.

From Indiana's media relations department:

The football game between Indiana and Michigan was the second-most watched Big Ten football game ever on ESPN2, the conference announced today. Nearly 2.1 million households tuned in to see the contest, which saw the Wolverines edge the Hoosiers, 36-33.

The contest was watched by more people than any Big Ten game on ESPN2 since 2006, which saw the Ohio State-Illinois game watched by just over 2.1 million households. With a rating of 2.10, the game earned the fourth-highest rating for a Big Ten game on ESPN2.

"Michigan wants to avoid spoiling its turnaround"

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"Michigan earned a spot in the corner of Sports Illustrated's cover this week (NoOoOooOoo!), showing the Wolverines are back up front in the sports world."

"Forcier will be without one of his starting offensive lineman, David Moosman, who will not face the Eagles because of a shoulder injury."


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Game Day Coffee Musings

It is early here on the West Coast. The first rainy morning I have seen in about a year. The cool breeze and the smell of wet ground makes me nostalgic for the Midwest and Michigan in particular. I am up to watch ESPN's special on Russell Crowe's visit to Michigan and his friend Lloyd Carr. Didn't sleep much thinking about the game. Why? too many questions. Questions that Michigan needs to answer, today.

Today is the day for Michigan to let the country and themselves know what kind of team they really are. Are they the team that got pushed around and beat by Appy State, are they the team that looked as if they had quit against the Oregon Ducks? or are they the team that came out fast and hard hitting against the Irish?

There is no doubt in my mind that this team is much better then the team that has stepped out on the field turf the last few weeks.

Defense, that is the word of the day. Penn State is going to go right after Mike Hart and It is imperative for Michigan to pressure Anthony Morrelli and force him into mistakes.

Time to put the Big Ten on notice, time for Michigan to show that they are not the overrated joke of the conference. The past three weeks are just that, past.

The run for the Big Ten starts today.

Herbie on ESPN

Kirk Herbstreit, on ESPN this morning says that (#10)Penn State is a top five team.

*How convenient he puts them in his top 5 the weekend they play Michigan.

Off Topic: The Contender Season 3

Tuesday Sept. 4, 2007 ESPN

One of my favorite TV shows started its third season tonight, the first season had some good fighters but the format was really kind of cheese ball. Season two was much better with the absence of Sylvester Stallone.

Sugar Ray is such a great personality and was one of my favorite fighters when I was growing up.

I have high hopes for the third season. looks like there have been a few more changes. Most notably with the trainers.

Looking forward to some good old fashioned beat downs.

The Crystal Ball

Mark Schlabach of ESPN has looked into his crystal ball and the season is already ruined for the Wolverines. I think this SEC lover hasn't been looking into his crystal ball he has been drinking too much Cristal.

"Peering into the crystal ball revealed the following five predictions for the 2007 Big Ten season:

1. The Wisconsin-Michigan winner takes the Big Ten title both teams will be unbeaten going into their Nov. 10 showdown at Camp Randall Stadium.

The Badgers' biggest scare will come at Penn State on Oct. 13, and they'll squeak out a win at Ohio State on Nov. 3.

The Wolverines will survive early-season shootouts against Oregon and Penn State, then the defense will hit its stride. Michigan will beat Wisconsin by a field goal, then lose to Ohio State the following week, costing the Wolverines a spot in the BCS Championship Game."

I think Mark's crystal ball is a bit blurry, the Wolverines will handle the Badgers about the same as last season and will win the Ohio State game by 3-6 points.