We Have Jeter's Blessing

Rest easy Michigan fans. Derek Jeter...yes, the Yankees Derek Jeter (and also Kalamazoo native), thinks Michigan will be successful this year. According to the Detroit Free Press, who interviewed the NY slugger during the rain delay last Sunday at Comerica Park.

"You always expect them to be competitive. You expect them to win. I mean -- that's the bottom line, sort of like how it is here. Regardless of who the coach is or anything, people still expect the team to be good. So, I'm sure they will be fine."

Also, Jeter commented on the hire of Rich Rodriguez...

"I didn't really pay much attention to it. But everything I've heard about him is that he's a great guy, he's a great coach, and I'm sure he's going to do a great job."

Not that I really care what Derek Jeter thinks of Michigan football. But at this point, I'll take all the good press I can get.