The final score of Michigan's loss to Penn State, 78-72, might well be forgotten even before this season is. Once Brian Ellerbe and Tom Izzo are hailed as bright, young coaches clashing head to head for the best talent in Michigan and across the country, few will remember this, the Wolverines' 18th and no doubt not the last loss of their 91st season. That's the gospel around the Michigan basketball program - better years are coming.
More history is yet to be written.
Nobody wants to say that next year could be even rougher than this one. If there were any surprises in this game between two Big Ten bottom-feeders, it was that lowly Penn State was able to sweep the season series with Michigan. He was talking about Michigan's effort last night, but he could have meant its entire season. These Wolverines played their hearts out at times, especially when lifted on the cheers of their fans. But when the fan support wasn't there, their game usually wasn't either.