ITF EXTRA: A huge few days, months ahead for the short-term future of Michigan football

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Michigan Wolverines football defensive line coach Mike Elston is confident in his group against Alabama. (Photo by Lon Horwedel / TheWolverine.com)

Losing Ben Herbert was a blow to the Michigan football program, at least for the short-term. It’s not close to the death knell for the long term, of course … just one more straw added to the pile when it comes to players' considerations about their immediate futures.