I think Laurinaitis summed it up pretty well after the game . . ."As we get older, we'll look back on our career and realize to be a part of the first team to win five times in a row is something that is very special. To be able to say that you're a part of this team is something that I'll remember for the rest of my life."In a series that has so much history and emotion, it's unbelievable to think that over a five year span, one team could dominate as much as Ohio State has these past 5 years. And even though the talent levels were lopsided in favor of OSU this year, that hasn't always been the case. It just seems that Jim Tressel knows how to beat Michigan, something Michigan fans and Rich Rodriguez.
Rich Rodriguez sold his soul and took the job at Michigan and Michigan had one real expectation for him - beat Ohio State. He has had a miserable debut. (I like to to think it's karma for the way that he screwed over West Virginia.) But the abysmal season could have been forgiven and forgotten. All he would have to do is procure a win against Ohio State. After the game, Rodriguez hoped that this season would just be "a blip on the screen, a one-time happening." But I'm not sure how many chances Rich is going to get. He was supposed to be the savior of Michigan, yet he commanded the Wolverines to their first losing season in 41 years. Michigan will not make a trip to a bowl game for the first time in 34 years. He led Michigan to their worst season ever, losing the most games in one season in school season. He also became the first coach in Michigan history to lose his debut game against Ohio State. Again, it has to be karma.
Congratulations to the team, coaches, and fans. Enjoy the victory; it was a beautiful.
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