Michigan Football: 3 overreactions from the Illinois loss

Just 10 months removed from a national championship, Michigan football is in desperation mode to win a football game. The losses are mounting, while the fanbase is growing more restless on a weekly basis. The schedule is only getting harder and their enemies want revenge for what they put them through over the past three seasons.

Here are three of the most outlandish overreactions from Saturday's loss.

1. The majority of Michigan social media users are right

First off I just want to say thank you to those who post these outrageous messages on social media because they give me something to write about, even if they read my articles or not. With that said the amount of negativity from people is spinning out of control. The things they say following a loss is laughable and shows how little they know about Michigan football.

My problem is that I follow social media too much and I should consider deactivating, but a select few have reasonable complaints that are worth reading. Others are simply helpless.

That makes this an overreaction that makes it embarrassing to be a member of this fanbase. The university does not make brash decisions in the middle of the season. I don't know if they just expected the Wolverines to trout out there and win another national championship or if they are that clueless about things. Either way its pure comedy gold to the reactions that they send out on every gameday.

2. Michigan football is in worse shape then Florida State

The question has to be asked if Michigan football fans would rather be 1-6 or even winless at this point of the season. It's not where anyone wants to be or expected to be after seven games, but there are a pair of goals that the maize an blue can still accomplish this season. Beating Michigan State and making a bowl game are achievable as dire as the outlook is going.

That makes this an overreaction, unless you want to be a Seminole supporter. Sherrone Moore won't get fired after one year, but Mike Norvell might be get let go. No matter what anyone says we have to see what Moore can do with a legit quarterback at control of his offense. Then there's this gem below. To counter that, some will scream that he should have already had one on the roster and that is an acceptable argument. I'll delve into that more on my next overreaction.

A win over Michigan State wouldn't save the season at all, but it's what this program needs right now. It's a measuring stick game to see where both first-year coaches stand. I can only imagine the pure outrage if Moore loses this contest at home in front of an already disgruntled crowd.

3. A transfer quarterback wouldn't have made much difference

From Cam Ward to Kurtis Rourke, some transfer quarterbacks are shining in their new homes. How much different would Michigan's record be with either one of these guys at the helm right now? The maize and blue had their choice of a transfer or to stick with what they got and boy has that decision backfired on them.

To spitball for a minute, what if Dillon Gabriel or even Dante Moore would have chosen Michigan football instead of say Oregon? They certainly wouldn't be 4-3 at this moment in the season. That makes this an overreaction because it would have made a wide margin of a difference. Ward, Gabriel, and Will Howard are all alive in the Heisman discussion. With any of these guys at Michigan, there would be no crisis at quarterback.

The previous and current regime seemingly refused to discount the most important position in sports. That's grounds for dismissal in most situations. The controversial Dave Portnoy is attempting to be the saving grace by buying a quarterback with his money. Those who believe in patience know this is not an overnight fix.