Until Saturday, the No. 6 Michigan men's cross country team hadn't tested itself, even though the season was approaching its halfway point. The Wolverines' first test of the year came at the Mountain West Classic in Missoula, Mont., where they looked to defend their 1997 team title. Chilly 45-degree temperatures and more than 4,000 feet of elevation provided an unusual, adverse atmosphere for racing. The stores are out of green, white, maize and blue colored paint. T-shirt vendors are making a killing on profanity laden apparel.
Bars are full, libraries are empty and the sheep are safe.
Must be a Michigan versus Michigan State weekend. Fighting Irish a 31-30 victory over Purdue. The Miami Mouth didn't have much to say after the game. You have to give them credit. Freshman kicker Hayden Epstein had just stolen Feely's kickoff duties with seven deep kickoffs.