Thursday Roundup: Football, basketball, and recruiting notes

FOOTBALL THOUGHTS FROM THE WEEK It was an interesting week for a multitude of reasons. The game with Wisconsin was much closer that most people anticipated and it exposed some flaws – especially with the offense. But it also showed just how connected this team was when the offensive players were showering Matayo Uiagalelei with praise. Last season, Michigan had two stretches of five consecutive conference games without a bye, and they never trailed in the fourth quarter or second half. This season, Oregon found itself on its eighth consecutive conference game without a bye, making its third trip across…