Free Press sports writers Jeff Seidel and Nick Baumgardner discuss the Michigan football 56-10 win over Nebraska on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018. Nick Baumgardner and Jeff Seidel, Detroit Free Press
There's a narrative that makes its way into my inbox or Twitter feed any time Michigan lines up against a team with athletes on the edge.
Perhaps some older fans are holding onto memories of Donovan McNabb shredding the Wolverines back in the 90s. Or Vince Young doing his thing nearly 15 years ago. Either way, the "Michigan's defense struggles with athletic teams" thing gets kicked around here and there.