I would prefer for Michigan to win. If we beat Oregon in the Big 10 Championship we would have a longer rest before our first playoff game than the break between tomorrow and the first round. Most people, including the large percentage of this board, do not believe we can beat any of the top tier teams. I believe our best chance at the Natty is by playing and winning a meaningful game before the playoffs. Build the confidence and earn the rest.
If you are hoping to get a good seed outside of he top 4, instead of earning the bye, you don't really believe we can beat the best teams. So why hope for an easy path to ultimately losing to the same level opponent you don't believe we can beat. Much like Franklin wanted to control the outcome of the game against the Gophers, the team should want to control their outcome by taking the "tougher" route and playing Oregon before the playoffs. Yes a loss to Oregon might put us in a road game in the first round, with less rest. However, if we are not capable of beating Oregon than an easier starting path in the playoffs leads to the same outcome as losing to Oregon.
First and foremost, let's take care of our business tomorrow. Otherwise, for the only time in my life I say "Go Blue". Let the team earn this on the field.
