Iowa Vs. Michigan: Remember When Michigan Was A Sure Thing?

One of the rights of passage for Michigan fans during the era immediately following 1997 through the hiring of Rich Rodriguez was to lose a game that seemed winnable on paper, then go through the various machinations the could see Michigan still sneak into the title game, or go to a BCS bowl. HAPPY DAYS ARE HERE AGAIN PEOPLE! You see, all Michigan needs to do is win out, and they will likely be on the path to a Rose Bowl, assuming Michigan State drops a few (and they have to right?...right?) or wins out and goes to the BCS championship game. We're still alive baby!