Former Michigan cornerback Charles Woodson stated that Jim Harbaugh’s crew can change into the most effective in class historical past if the crew wins the nationwide championship towards Washington in Houston, Texas, on Monday.
On the “Rich Eisen Show,” the 1997 Heisman Trophy winner selected the present crew over his 1997 nationwide championship-winning crew. He believes not taking part in playoffs then and sharing the nationwide title with Nebraska watered down the 1997 set’s achievement.
“In the event that they go on and win this recreation, they’re the best crew in Michigan historical past,” Woodson said. “Arms down. One of many causes is as a result of we didn’t get an opportunity to play within the playoff and play 1 versus 2 or no matter that’s.
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“We went out and played in the Rose Bowl, played Washington State, and we’ll always have that kind of ‘co-champ’ connected with us as national champions. This would be a team that went through the gauntlet. This would be a team that went through the playoffs.”
Charles Woodson praises Michigan’s protection following the Rose Bowl performances
Michigan’s protection performed an necessary function within the 27-20 additional time victory over Alabama within the Rose Bowl on Monday. The unit put up a formidable efficiency, particularly within the first half, and sacked Jalen Milroe six occasions all through the sport.
“There were so many ups and downs,” Woodson stated. “I’ve so many feelings, man. However to observe this protection, on the finish of the sport, must get a cease.
“They put the ball in their main guy’s hands, and, again, the defensive line just playing physical, gap penetration, the quarterback had nowhere to go, and that thing was over. What a game!”
One other spectacular efficiency can be wanted from the Wolverines’ defensive unit towards the Huskies within the nationwide championship recreation. Washington boasts among the best offenses in school soccer this season, led by Michael Penix Jr.
Charles Woodson urges Michigan to win the nationwide title
Ought to Michigan win the nationwide title, it might be doubt be tainted by the sign-stealing allegations this system is engulfed in. Nonetheless, Charles Woodson has urged the crew to go on to win it.
“For our guys, if they’re going to call you cheaters, you might as well win it,” Woodson said. “Then, guess what? Forever they have to call you a national champion. So, go get it done.”
The NCAA is investigating the Wolverines for allegedly conducting in-person scouting at future opponents’ video games. The operation is believed to be led by the college’s former staffer Conor Stallions.
