ESPN has released both the post-spring power rankings as well as Bill Connelly's advanced analytics, SP+, within the past two days and Michigan football doesn't look like it's falling off a ton. Ranked No. 10 in one and No. 6 in the other, there are reasons for optimism in Ann Arbor. We break down what it will take for the Wolverines to excel.

Then, tying into that was Sherrone Moore's comment about how he intends to build out the team. His ideas of everyone pulling in the same direction and finding egoless players should help pay dividends. We break down the difference between his vision, what Michigan has been prior to the turnaround, and other teams.

Also, Moore's comments on building out the defense ties into that. Why Moore hired Wink Martindale and why his style of fielding a team should be beyond beneficial.

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