Michigan's Reaction to Finding Out They're Playing Alabama Is Bad News for Wolverines Fans

Well that's not exactly the reaction you'd like to see from your team if you're a Michigan fan. The Wolverines were certainly rooting to play Florida State without Jordan Travis rather than an Alabama team that just snapped Georgia's 29-game winning streak, but I'd expect a more enthusiastic reaction to such a challenge from the team that has been so indignant all season. You can't make your team mantra, "Bet," and then have this reaction to your College Football Playoff opponent.

Jim Harbaugh needs to show his guys Dave Portnoy's reaction when the teams were announced so they can see what being a Michigan Man is all about. This is what I would have expected from the No. 1 team in the country, not groans at facing a good team rather than getting a free pass to the national championship.

I have no choice but to take the team's reaction into account when placing my bet on the Rose Bowl. I expected a Dave-like reaction from the Wolverines, but they seem a bit scared to play Alabama. Troubling scenes.