... intended as a blame on the coaching staff, nor is it a "get out of jail free" card for Rodriguez and his staff. It is what it is—a statement of fact for anyone who watches Michigan football, the defense is playing badly right now because it is bad.

We have all been hopeful that the defense would somehow evolve into something better and make us a competitor in the Big Ten. The truth, as we all know, is that it won't in 2009. Most Michigan fans know that even 2010's defense will probably have serious struggles.

Football is a team sport, and even though Donovan Warren and Brandon Graham are future NFL draft picks, there are some glaring holes on this unit. They say you are only as strong as your weakest link, and Michigan has se...

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