Big House Under the Lights

On September 10, 2011, Michigan played Notre Dame in their first night game. The Big House was under the lights! I wasn't lucky enough to be in Ann Arbor but I could feel the electricity all the way in Alexandria, VA. I watched College Gameday and ESPN that entire morning and listened, in dismay, while almost every commentator believe that Michigan had no chance of winning. I will not lie-I was nervous but I like Brady Hoke and believed that he was able to bring about positive changes in the Wolverines.

During the 1st half, Michigan looked confused. Denard looked stifled and uncomfortable with being a pocket passer while the defense seemed up to their old antics. I struggled to comprehend how the Wolverines were going to let this big stage control them like that...and then the 2nd half started. It was a completely different team. Denard was inspired and looked more comfortable. He made better decisions and used his feet to make plays.

The defense played with so much heart. Yes, there were mental errors and missed assignments, but there was heart on that field. The defensive line battled, the linebackers blitzed, and the secondary competed. There was electricity, energy, and most importantly, turnovers! Once the defense was electrified, the offense began to click. This energy propelled Michigan from behind to beat the "fighting" Irish 35-31.

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