The Wolverine: Covering University of Michigan Football and Sports
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ing progress, and we're really limit‑ ing our mistakes every game," he said. "We're learning a little bit more about each other and our style of play. The wins will come, we just have to buckles down and get all of our fundamentals sound." Earning the first few wins, of course, is not Michigan's end goal. In an athletic culture like the one in Ann Arbor, striving for anything less than the best is unacceptable. "What we're trying to do is have the best lacrosse program in the country," Paul said. "We're a long way off, but that's our goal. We as coaches are doing our part, the up‑ perclassmen are helping instill that culture, and my goal — everyone's goal — is to be the best." It's clear that, regardless of the tar‑ get, Michigan's program is a long way off. While the incoming recruit‑ ing classes will continue to boost the talent, it's going to take time for those players to gain experience in the world of Division I lacrosse, and it will be several years before the overall base is where the Wolverines want it to be. "Definitely, at this point, I would say with the money and resources they are competing with some of the bigger teams when it comes to re‑ cruits," Shannon said. "It's just a dif‑ ferent beast for them a little bit than it would be for programs that took a different path to Division I, and it's going to take some time." "It's very easy to imagine Michigan being a perennial top-20 team," Foy said. "Once this original five-year win‑ dow is through, they can be routinely starting the season in the top 20." ❑ Michigan Banner Item #1415 $18.99 plus $4 S&H (Reg. $24.99) Officially licensed banner designed to hang vertically from an outdoor pole or inside as wall decor. Durable polyester flag measures 27" x 37" with a 2.5" pole sleeve. Made in USA. Machine washable. (Poles and hardware not included.) 1-800-421-7751 • www.thewolverineondemand.com