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[GOODZILLA]

Maybe it's the memory of years gone by (or maybe it's the pessimistic Detroit Lions fan in me) but I have this sinking feeling in the pit of my stomach that Michigan could possibly choke before the Ohio State game.

I mean, obviously they SHOULD win out and head into the showdown in Columbus with a ton of momentum ... but as any Michigan fan can tell you Michigan doesn't always do what they SHOULD. So far this year has a totally different feel than years past, so I hope I'm worried over nothing.

We really need to get past Iowa, then I'll feel a little better.

[Mad Dog]

I disagree with that. Michigan typically stumbled early in the season and won out at this point. Iowa might give them a scare but I think that team is free falling. I don't see them losing to Ball State, Indiana or Northwestern.

[bmurderh8s]

Yeah, their problem in the past was losing early, especially in agame they shouldn't. They got past that hurdle. Usually by the last leg of the season they look a ton better then they look at the beginning. And OSU will probably remain the only tru test., and I actually think they've got a shot. Since they stop the run great and OSU isn't a great running team. And Mich can run the ball and OSU isn't a great run stopping team. They give up a lot of yards on the ground.

This game will be decided for OSU on whether Smith can escape the pressure and make something happen when that d puts on the heat.