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Bryce Underwood's Leadership Test
Bryce Underwood stays calm after benching as Michigan struggles.
In brief
Bryce Underwood stays calm after benching as Michigan struggles. Bryce Underwood remained supportive after being benched during Michigan's loss to Penn State, showing leadership despite poor performance. Originally reported by Michigan Wolverines On SI.
College football changed
Players are no longer amateurs; their pay is public and removes sympathy.
Bryce Underwood's recruitment
Michigan recruited Underwood from LSU with big name leverage after his freshman year.
Underwood's performance
Underwood was benched after Michigan couldn't score in the first half against Penn State.
Tom Brady's view
Tom Brady says players now commit to teams, not programs, creating year-to-year relationships.
Underwood's leadership
Underwood was voted captain for his sophomore season despite poor performance.
Captain's role
Being a captain means leading when things are not going well on the field or off it.
Underwood's test
Underwood was seated on the bench as Michigan struggled against Penn State.
Other players' reactions
Other players have sulked, pouted, or left programs after coaches were fired.
Underwood's choice
Underwood did not sulk or talk about leaving after being benched.
Underwood's actions
Underwood supported teammates and danced with his replacement after a touchdown.
Underwood's intelligence
Underwood knew Carr played well and the uncertainty would follow.
What matters most
Supporting teammates is the bare minimum for a captain, but it's not always done.
The bigger picture
Underwood's actions show football's potential for camaraderie despite business changes.
What happened next
Underwood's leadership after benching gives hope for football's camaraderie.
The big picture
Bryce Underwood remained supportive after being benched during Michigan's loss to Penn State, showing leadership despite poor performance.
