Former Michigan cornerback Charles Woodson stated that Jim Harbaugh’s staff can develop into the very best in class historical past if the staff wins the nationwide championship towards Washington in Houston, Texas, on Monday.
On the “Wealthy Eisen Present,” the 1997 Heisman Trophy winner selected the present staff over his 1997 nationwide championship-winning staff. He believes not collaborating in playoffs then and sharing the nationwide title with Nebraska watered down the 1997 set’s achievement.
“In the event that they go on and win this recreation, they’re the best staff in Michigan historical past,” Woodson stated. “Fingers down. One of many causes is as a result of we didn’t get an opportunity to play within the playoff and play 1 versus 2 or no matter that’s.
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“We went out and performed within the Rose Bowl, performed Washington State, and we’ll all the time have that form of ‘co-champ’ linked with us as nationwide champions. This could be a staff that went by means of the gauntlet. This could be a staff that went by means of the playoffs.”
Charles Woodson praises Michigan’s protection following the Rose Bowl performances
Rose Bowl: Alabama vs. Michigan
Michigan’s protection performed an necessary function within the 27-20 time beyond regulation victory over Alabama within the Rose Bowl on Monday. The unit put up a formidable efficiency, particularly within the first half, and sacked Jalen Milroe six instances all through the sport.
“There have been so many ups and downs,” Woodson stated. “I’ve so many feelings, man. However to observe this protection, on the finish of the sport, should get a cease.
“They put the ball of their most important man’s palms, and, once more, the defensive position simply enjoying bodily, hole penetration, the quarterback had nowhere to go, and that factor was over. What a recreation!”
One other spectacular efficiency will probably be wanted from the Wolverines’ defensive unit towards the Huskies within the nationwide championship recreation. Washington boasts top-of-the-line offenses in faculty soccer this season, led by Michael Penix Jr.
Charles Woodson urges Michigan to win the nationwide title
Rose Bowl: Michigan
Ought to Michigan win the nationwide title, it could be doubt be tainted by the sign-stealing allegations this system is engulfed in. Nonetheless, Charles Woodson has urged the staff to go on to win it.
“For our guys, in the event that they’re going to name you cheaters, you may as properly win it,” Woodson stated. “Then, guess what? Perpetually they should name you a nationwide champion. So, go get it finished.”
The NCAA is investigating the Wolverines for allegedly conducting in-person scouting at future opponents’ video games. The operation is believed to be led by the college’s former staffer Conor Stallions.
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Edited by Joseph Schiefelbein