Brandon Minor's absence has definitely contributed to Michigan's offensive problems. Michigan is first in the Big Ten in scoring and rushing offense, however a truly healthy Minor against Penn State and Illinois would have helped the offensive output. There is something about Minor's combination of size, power, and speed—along with his downhill running style—that adds dimension to the spread attack.

The game of football is about multiple dimensions; if you have just speed and no power it's easier for good defenses to attack you straight ahead and just play assignment football. If your offense lacks speed, they can't play with the elite defenses.

The offensive style I saw saturday can score on any d...

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