Can Michigan Conjure Up Some Halloween Magic at Rutgers?

Michigan offensive coordinator Jason Beck took a complete bashing from media and fans across college football’s national landscape this week – and rightly so.

The Wolverines are ranked 130th out of 138 teams in total offense, 118th in scoring offense and 134th in total first downs.

But Michigan’s special teams have been anything but special as well.

The Wolverines have not returned a punt or a kickoff for a touchdown through the first seven games this season.

Michigan’s longest punt return was just 13 yards against Indiana, and its longest kick return was 36 against Iowa. To make matters worse, the Wolverines have returned 10 punts this season for a grand total of just 64 yards.

Now those are scary stats.

Even more dreadful: Michigan has yet to attempt an onsides kick this season.

So, at this stage of the schedule – especially playing unranked Rutgers on Halloween Day – placing an act of trickery in the deck really couldn’t hurt the Wolverines.

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In 1968, Michigan State coach Duffy Daugherty – who was known for his sense of humor and practical jokes – pulled th...