We may have been caught by Surprise

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The Michigan game was awesome for preparing the players for the postseason as it was Final Four-like in intensity and effort by both teams. The game was far better preparation for the postseason than beating a bunch of opponents by 40. Now the young players have an inkling what to expect in the Big Dance and the team knows how it will respond to adversity.

It may have been hard on our blood pressure but the game was fantastic for the team

There are a lot of lessons that can be taught from that game. The fact that they came in a win rather than a loss is a bonus.