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TOM OATES
SAT., NOV 10, 2007 - 10:23 PM
UW football: Tom Oates grades the Badgers against Michigan
By TOM OATES
OFFENSE: A-
Other than settling for field goals a couple of times, what's not to like? UW had a 100-yard rusher, two 100-yard receivers, 477 total yards and zero sacks. Tyler Donovan was at his slippery, gritty best.

DEFENSE: B
UW shut down Michigan's running game and had a consistent pass rush. Jack Ikegwuonu and Shane Carter gave up big plays, then made even bigger ones with fourth-quarter interceptions.

SPECIAL TEAMS: B+
Ken DeBauche left four punts inside the 20, Taylor Mehlhaff had four touchbacks on kickoffs and the coverage was rock solid. Other than the opening kickoff, the returns were nothing special.

OVERALL: A-
Michigan was without its quarterback and running back, but beating the Wolverines never is easy. UW could have folded after letting Michigan back into the game at 23-21. Instead, it dominated.

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