[NU Sports] Michigan gets lucky

[Dennis W. Brandt]

Bleacherreport.com says "The Michigan Wolverines are back! . . .  Brady Hoke has proven that the right coaching staff can make all of the difference."

Michigan may well be "back" and Brady Hoke may be their savior, but they won the Sugar Bowl thanks to Dame Fortune smiling on several passes that should have been picked and Virginia Tech's coach Frank Beamer's really stupid decision to try a fake punt at midfield.  His play calling was ultra conservative too, especially in Tech's final drive.  A win is a win, but the Big Ten shouldn't crow over this one too loudly.  Two victories by gnat's eyelashes in overtime do not a powerful conference make.