The battle for the East's No. 8 seed sure has been thrilling.
Mike Elston wants a dominating spirit on the defensive line, Dan Murphy writes on BlueandGold.com.
Max Redfield is motivated to match his talent with his football IQ, Rachel Terlep writes in the Elkhart Truth.
Funny man Sheldon Day flips the switch when on the field, Douglas Farmer writes on IrishIllustrated.com.
Former Notre Dame offensive line coach Ed Warinner, now with Ohio State, has thoughts about Michigan that most Irish fans probably share.