WATCH: Blake Corum reviews Rose Bowl preparations, change in approach
The Michigan Wolverines are preparing for the Rose Bowl matchup with the Alabama Crimson Tide, which will be senior captain/running back Blake Corum‘s first healthy crack at the College Football Playoff.
Coming into this year, Corum and the Wolverines have had a “natty or bust” mentality that has the main objective set at winning a national title. Speaking to the media on Thursday afternoon, the Michigan back said that the vibe feels different this time around in the building during bowl prep.
“It is, and I’ve been trying to think about what is the different vibe. I don’t understand what it is, but you feel it,” Corum said. “You feel everyone just buying in from watching film to the practices and the way we’re just having fun, the way we’re flying around, the execution, the precision that we’re playing with right now, it’s amazing. We’ll be ready.”
A change in bowl approach revolving around keeping players more fresh for the postseason has headlined the last few weeks for Michigan football. Corum says that it is paying dividends.
“Our bodies feel well,” Corum said. “Before we were kind of going at it a little bit. Coach Harbaugh changed it a little bit. We practiced really hard [before]. But now, we’ll practice and we’ll have a walk-through, but still full speed. Just not hitting. Our execution is still top-notch and still precise. Every detail matters.
“I would say that’s a different approach, just mentally. I feel like more guys are buying into the film, given this much time ahead of the game. When we go in the game, making sure we know every thing that they could do.”
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Watch a portion of Corum’s session with the media above or on our YouTube channel.
Michigan and Alabama’s matchup in the Rose Bowl is set for Jan. 1 at 5 p.m. ET from Pasadena, California with the Wolverines set as a 1.5-point favorite. The winner will head to Houston on Jan. 8 to play in the College Football Playoff national title game against either Texas or Washington, who play in the Sugar Bowl at 8:45 p.m. on New Year’s Day. Both games will be broadcast via ESPN.
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