Michigan Monday: Former Wolverine QBs Have a Tough Weekend

After watching Denard Robinson run the Rich Rod offense many of us Michigan fans can't blame Ryan Mallett and Steven Threet for transferring to other schools. Both transfers have seemed to work out for the young men. Ryan has become one of the more explosive QBs in the SEC and Steven Threet is well on his way to making his imprint on Arizona State.

Last Saturday both players had a chance to give their teams big wins over highly ranked opponents and for Mallett a chance to grab the lead in the Heisman race. Both players threw for over 300 yards but both had poor decisions that cost their team wins. Ryan had three interceptions against No. 1 Alabama and threw two in the fourth quarter when Arkansas had the lead. Steven threw four interceptions on the day against No. 4 Oregon with three of those picks coming in the fourth quarter. His first interception was returned for a pick-six.

Those decisions obviously either cost their teams the game or a chance at a comeback. So we wish these gentlemen luck and hope for better days in the Pac-10 and the SEC.

For those that are worried about Fitz Toussaint being caught from behind on his first carry (the Wolverine went for 60 yards but was caught at the 3-yard line), he is still nursing a knee injury and had a knee brace on. I'm sure he doesn't get caught if he is healthy. He scored on the next play.

Michigan is ranked No. 20 in the AP and No. 19 in the Coaches Poll.

TomVH from Mgoblog reports that 2012 in-state DT Danny O'Brien got a Michigan offer on Saturday.

Lloyd Carr wants some type of playoffs in college football.

Tim Brewster, Minnesota's head coach, is on "unemployment watch" after the Golden Gophers lost to Northern Illinois last weekend. This week would be a good time for a fresh start with the Big Ten season starting. Maybe they should call Glen Mason again.