An afterthought.

Not enough depth.

Barely a two seed.

That’s how many national pundits have assessed Michigan heading down the stretch, even with a 23-3 record in one of the best conferences in college basketball.

The Wolverines, though, showed their teeth in dismantling a desperate Minnesota team, dominating from start to finish in proving they’re serious about hanging another banner.

The 69-60 win wasn’t nearly as close at the final score; in fact, ‘defensive coordinator’ and assistant Luke Yaklich might be the only guy restless tonight after the Gophers hit the 60 mark on their last shot, and that’s only because he’s wired a bit differently.