Former Michigan cornerback Charles Woodson mentioned that Jim Harbaugh’s crew can grow to be one of the best at school historical past if the crew wins the nationwide championship in opposition to Washington in Houston, Texas, on Monday.
On the “Wealthy Eisen Present,” the 1997 Heisman Trophy winner selected the present crew over his 1997 nationwide championship-winning crew. He believes not taking part 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 crew in Michigan historical past,” Woodson mentioned. “Arms 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’ related with us as nationwide champions. This might be a crew that went by way of the gauntlet. This might be a crew that went by way of the playoffs.”
Charles Woodson praises Michigan’s protection following the Rose Bowl performances
Michigan’s protection performed an essential position within the 27-20 additional time 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 mentioned. “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 important man’s arms, and, once more, the line of defense simply taking part in bodily, hole penetration, the quarterback had nowhere to go, and that factor was over. What a recreation!”
One other spectacular efficiency can be wanted from the Wolverines’ defensive unit in opposition to the Huskies within the nationwide championship recreation. Washington boasts the most effective offenses in school soccer this season, led by Michael Penix Jr.
Charles Woodson urges Michigan to win the nationwide title
Ought to Michigan win the nationwide title, it might be doubt be tainted by the sign-stealing allegations this system is engulfed in. Nonetheless, Charles Woodson has urged the crew to go on to win it.
“For our guys, in the event that they’re going to name you cheaters, you may as effectively win it,” Woodson mentioned. “Then, guess what? Perpetually they should name you a nationwide champion. So, go get it accomplished.”
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.