... the inevitable has finally occurred. Michigan lost a game. Worse, it was the third in a row to hated rival Michigan State. As much as it stings to lose, we had to know it was going to happen. Michigan now moves into the meat of its schedule in the heart of the Big Ten, where the defense is much tougher and the offense is more experienced.

And so it begins: No, not necessarily another collapse, like last year. It is related, however, calls for the firing of Rich Rodriguez have already begun.

To some observers it may seem absurd, as Rodriguez not only led the Wolverines to a 5-0 start (the best since 2006) and as high as No. 18 in the AP Poll, but also notched two road wins with a fairly young team, ...

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