From: AlongTheOlentangy.com — It’s been a year of opposites for Michigan and Ohio State. In Brady Hoke’s first season as the Wolverines head coach, he’s flipped their fortunes around from the Rich Rodriguez-era. Michigan stands at 9-3, already guaranteed their best record since 2007. Jim Tressel, the bane of Michigan’s existence, was forcibly retired following a messy NCAA scandal. Luke Fickell, his earnest replacement, struggled to maintain the past decade’s success and has endured heated criticism for his coaching decisions.
Given the struggles of the 2011 season, the disappointments, the setbacks, it would be tempting for Ohio State fans to write off this year’s version as a loss, an inevitable bump in the road between coaching staffs. But that would be a mistake.
The difference between Ohio State and Michigan is not a vast talent gap. Ohio State, in fact, has more talent according to the Rivals rankings. The Buckeyes have recruited the top class in the Big Ten three out of the last four years, including the important 2008 and 2009 groups who are now veteran players. Players like DeVier Posey, Mike Adams, Mike Brewster, and Johnny Simon—future NFL Draft picks—give Ohio State enough talent to compete against anyone.
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