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While many Michigan players are motivated to improve for next season, linebacker Obi Ezeh might be near the top of the list.

The Michigan football team's already thin defense might take another hit. Receiver Roy Roundtree confirmed an Internet report from earlier this month that linebacker Brandon Smith is considering a transfer.

Michigan's defense a ' statistically worse than 81 others in the country a ' held No.

It wasn't the bloodbath many predicted, but mercifully - and not a moment too soon - the Michigan football season is over.

Michigan football beat writer Dave Birkett grades the Wolverines after Ohio State's 21-10 victory.

The questions have been posed. Does Rich Rodriguez understand the Rivalry? Is Rich Rodriguez a Michigan Man? Is Rich Rodriguez even the right man for the job in Ann Arbor? Those questions will take a new form come the final whistle of tomorrow's game against the Buckeyes.

The Wolverines still, somehow, lead the Big Ten in rushing yards. But this week in Wisconsin, Michigan faces a much better rush defense a ' one that isn't ranked in the bottom three of the conference.

Michigan football coach Rich Rodriguez is happy with his coaching staff and indicated he doesn't plan on making any changes this off-season. "I feel very good about our staff," Rodriguez said at his Monday press conference.

Senior tailback Brandon Minor's season has been all about uncertainty. And, guess what? Minor's availability for Saturday's game at Wisconsin is ... uncertain.

CHARISSA THOMPSON HAS A BROKEN FOOT Charissa Thompson is listed on the injury report with a broken ankle and foot.

Michigan coach Rich Rodriguez said today there will be defensive changes, at least in personnel, against Wisconsin on Saturday.

Ann Arbor -- Michigan freshman quarterback Tate Forcier said he's going back to his early season formula for success.

Greg Robinson is one of the best defensive minds in football. He's won Super Bowls with the Denver Broncos and been a part of many good defensive teams, such as the 2004 Texas Longhorns and in the early 2000s under Dick Vermeil and the Kansas City Chiefs.

Michigan slot receiver Roy Roundtree holds off Purdue safety Torri Williams during the first half of Saturday's 38-36 loss at Michigan Stadium.

Ann Arbor -- Michigan coach Rich Rodriguez said the attitude of veteran linebacker Obi Ezeh has been quite good even though Ezeh, who had started 29 straight games, was replaced in the starting lineup by Kevin Leach.

Brandon Minor insists his ailing ankle is feeling better. His coach's response: Show me, don't tell me.

This isn't a comment intended as a blame on the coaching staff, nor is it a "get out of jail free" card for Rodriguez and his staff.

For a change, the news about Michigan tailback Brandon Minor is good. Minor, who has battled a nagging high ankle/foot sprain this season, has: a) practiced this week, and b) practiced well, coach Rich Rodriguez said Wednesday.

A bit of serenity can be achieved in this season of drama if the University of Michigan can just win one more game.

Michigan coach Rich Rodriguez shouts instructions in the first half of the against Illinois.