Michigan Football: 8 headlines surrounding the Wolverines

Michigan football is always near the top of the news cycle even in the off-season and the last few months have been especially entertaining. Here’s a look at the headlines.

Whether it’s jumping in a pool in his khakis or having a sleepover at a prospects house, Jim Harbaugh and the Michigan football staff and players are always in the news whether they want the attention or not.

Most of the time, they want it.

Obviously, there are those outliers when an alleged corruption scandal from forever ago hits nationally or the occasional student misconduct, but this off-season has been filled with mostly positive comments.

Some are downtrodden with all of the injuries in the backfield but two other groups on the offensive side of the ball are expected to take a big step forward. A step which could vault this program back into National Championship conversations.

Then there were those who are leaving the program which was in rough shape when they arrived but Michigan football did what it does and got better.

And then there’s Vegas which grossly underestimates this Michigan football team.

And a new offensive scheme which seems primed to dominate opposing defenses with speed giving Shea Patterson the ability to earn some awards.

On top of that, the recruiting trail has been impressive. As Michigan takes home the No. 1 recruiting class in the Big Ten and No. 8 nationally; instead of being complacent, they have the luxury of being selective with the high school stars moving forward.

Let’s take a look at those headlines and more.