... every move, he did have some positive things to say about the Wolverines in 2009. So did former WR-loving-NFL-GM-turned-college-analyst Matt Millen.

Herbstreit says the X factor may be the strength and conditioning improvements made by the team this off-season.

"The way they played (last year) I know was frustrating for Michigan fans, but in talking to Rich and listening to him give me some examples of how the team has collectively improved in the weight room, and you know when a coach says that, some people might roll their eyes," Herbstreit said.

"But that was an area where the Michigan program really needed to kind of go to the next level and it sounds like they've done that this offseason. So I think, No. 1, ...

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