Is this young team turning the corner?

Perhaps . . . I'm not sure if they've matured enough to beat Michigan next week but odds are good they will put up quite a fight! The "red zone" efficiency of our offense stinks (when only touchdowns are considered), but throw in field goals and the efficiency percentage gets much better. Bottom line, to beat Michigan the Lions will need to improve here most. Morelli, given some time in the pocket, has demonstrated he can lead the Lion passing game. We'll need strong O-line play next week to give the offense the pass-run threat balance needed against a team like Michigan. No word yet on Hunt's injury this weekend . . . he's vital to the Lions, let's hope he's 100% by game day. The super sophmore receiver corps looked great against Minnesota and they will give the Michigan secondary more than a scare or two!

The Lion "D" has given up a mere 6 touchdowns in the past 4 games . . . that's huge. The secondary got burned this weekend a few times but seemed to knock away "big play" balls when it counted most. Less than excellent - but good enough to keep Michigan receivers honest. The D line and linebacker play has been strong all season and I predict this outfit will be responsible for a positive game changing play or 2 next weekend.

Expecting "White Out 2006" to be a factor in this "revenge game" of the decade. You just know the sports writers are going to exploit this aspect of the contest. I have this gut feeling that it'll be another close game with no clock controversy this year folks! I expect the writers and odds makers to make the Lions a 14+ point underdog . . . so soon they forget what the Lions did against Ohio State for 3 1/2 quarters . . . gotta say it, if we play that well again, we win!