[Note: This is coming late because I went to the game with my family, and Alex and Jamie were both unable to cover it] No, Sanderson wasn't there. No, Dug wasn't able to keep up with the 6'5" guy defensively. No, they didn't fix the turnover issues, play lockdown defense, cover the 20-point spread, or even score more than their opponent in the second half. But Michigan did beat Eastern comfortably and without drama. They did it for the first time all season with head coach Juwan Howard officially back in his position. They also did it for the third time this season with backup PG Jaelin Llewellyn available. Oh yes, it still looked rickety. Everything from the players' energy on the sideline (good) to Jace's demeanor (also good) to Llewellyn's knee (wobbly) was scrutinized more than the play against a bad MAC opponent. It was all passing. And yes, that's a dad joke. Michigan had 18 assists to EMU's 7, which accounts for why the home team
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