About five years ago I took a crack at defining the major “eras” of Michigan football. One question I had concerned defining the correct end of the Schembechler era, and if it ended, what was it called, etc.
With U-M’s victory over Ohio State in Columbus on Saturday, I feel we have an answer–Jim Harbaugh has established a new era at Michigan since his arrival. Here’s a look:
A few notes:
- The Bad Times: While there’s a temptation to bundle the bad stretches into their own special era, keep in mind that every one of these eras ended badly–as in somewhere between a mess and a complete disaster.