Deflated, Dejected, Destroyed!

Dismal! I'm too distraught to dwell on the way the Detroit Lions and the University of Michigan Wolverines were dismantled and dominated this weekend, but it was very depressing!

Michigan had a chance to put themselves in the drivers seat for the Big 10 title with Ohio State falling to Illinois. It was a bad game for UM, and one that they could have won. Too many mistakes, too little execution. No offensive line protection and absolutely no running game.

Speaking of no running game, what the heck happened to the Lions? At one point near the end of the game, the Lions had turned the ball over 5 times and only rushed for -19 yards. Yes, negative 19 yards. Talk about going the wrong way! For a 6-2 team trying to make a push for the playoffs, this was a frightening blast of the old Lions. They were unable to establish any offensive rhythym or any protection for Kitna or the running game. They gave the ball away time and time again. Not only could they not stop Arizona, they couldn't even tackle when they had opportunities.

An utterly forgettable weekend for both teams! Sadly, after this weekend's performances, it looks like the same statement may apply next weekend as UM squares off with Ohio State for the Big 10 title, and the Lions host the New York Giants (who will be angry after getting spanked by the Cowboys).