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However, the Michigan football coaches did just that. Sherrone Moore installed Alex Orji as the starting quarterback, deciding that running (and protecting) the football was much more important than having someone who could make throws downfield -- which occasionally ended up in the hands of someone wearing the wrong uniform.

He did what he said he was going to do. He went out and got a defense, they gave up a winning score, but it was on the road and one of the most difficult arenas. And one thing I really came out of this game thinking,