Former University of Michigan cornerback Charles Woodson said Jim Harbaugh’s team could become the best team in school history if it wins Monday’s national championship game against Washington in Houston, Texas.
On „The Rich Eisen Show,“ the 1997 Heisman Trophy winner chose his current team over the team that won the 1997 National Championship. He believes not making the playoffs at the time and sharing the national title with Nebraska undermined the accomplishments of the 1997 set.
„If they keep winning this game, they’re going to be the greatest team in Michigan history,“ Woodson said. One of the reasons is because we didn’t have a chance to play 1-2 or something like that in the playoffs.
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„We went and played in the Rose Bowl, we played Washington State, and there will always be a ‚co-champion‘ connected to us as national champions. This is a team that has overcome difficulties. This is probably it. This is a team that made it through the playoffs. ”
Charles Woodson praises Michigan’s defense after Rose Bowl performance
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Michigan’s defense played a key role in the 27-20 overtime victory. Alabama Monday at the Rose Bowl. The unit had an especially impressive performance in the first half, sacking Jalen Milroe six times throughout the game.
“There were so many ups and downs,” Woodson said. “I have a lot of emotions, dude. But to see this defense, you have to stop at the end of the game.
„They put the ball in the hands of their key players, the defensive line just plays physical and breaks through the gaps, the quarterback has nowhere to go, and things are over. What a game!“
The Wolverines‘ defensive unit will need another impressive performance against the Huskies in the national championship game. Washington They boast one of the best offensive lines in college football this season, led by Michael Penix Jr.
Charles Woodson urges University of Michigan to win national title
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should michigan Even if they win a national title, there may be some doubt that the program is tainted by the sign-stealing scandal that has engulfed it. Despite this, Charles Woodson urged his team to keep aiming for the championship.
„For our players, if they’re going to call you cheaters, you better win,“ Woodson said. They have to call you National Champion forever. So get it done. ”
The NCAA is investigating the Wolverines for allegedly conducting direct scouting for upcoming opponent games. The operation is believed to be led by former university employee Connor Stallions.
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