Last Week at The Wolverine Den
Tailgate Attendance: 113
Michigan 45 - Nebraska 17
Michigan Stadium
November 19, 2011 - 12 noon ET
Game Summary
Welcome to the Big Ten. Nebraska harbored hope of winning the Legends Division and earning a spot in the inaugural Big Ten Championship game. That hope came crashing down after being dominated by the Michigan Wolverines. Behind the nation’s #6 scoring defense, Michigan held the Cornhuskers to 260 yards of total offense, only 11 first downs and forced 3 fumbles. The Huskers also committed 8 penalties. On offense, Michigan tallied 418 yards of offense behind 138 yards rushing from Fitzgerald Toussaint and 263 yards of offense from Denard Robinson. It was, perhaps, the most complete game of the year for Denard and he was rewarded by being named co-Big Ten Offensive Player of the Week.
The win was a validation of the improvement in the Wolverines this season. They dominated a very good team for the entire game and showed that Michigan is back among the elite teams in the country.
Can’t wait for “Michigan Week”!
The Wolverine Den Trivia
Q: Denard Robinson (910 yards) and Fitzgerals Toussaint (753 yards) have a chance to become only the second pair of backs at Michigan to each rush for over 1000 yards in the same season. Who were the only two backs at Michigan to rush for over 1000 yards in the same season?
A: The only two Michigan backs to each rush for over 1000 yards in the same season were Gordie Bell (1388) and Rob Lytle (1030) in 1975. With two games to play, Denard Robinson has 993 yards and Fitzgerald Toissaint has 891 yards. Both should top 1000 yards this week.
Craig's Prediction
38-27
Tim's Prediction
28-21
Steve's Prediction
31-24