ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- UWBadgers.com Senior Writer Mike Lucas offered his observations from Wisconsin's 14-7 loss on the road against Michigan. Get it straight from the source by following @LucasAtLarge on Twitter.

TJ Watt played even better vs Michigan than MSU. Seemed more demonstrative in Biegel's absence. Is anyone in B10 playing better at OLBer?

— Mike Lucas (@LucasAtLarge) October 1, 2016

Jack Cichy was the personification of "playing downhill." Attacked line of scrimmage. Full extension & deflection set up Tindal interception

— Mike Lucas (@LucasAtLarge) October 1, 2016

Offense had trouble generating rhythm. Couldn't sustain drives tho there were a few misses on downfield throws that could hve been big plays

— Mike Lucas (@LucasAtLarge) October 1, 2016

Alvarez called 'em "Old Coal Miners" games. Teams standing toe2toe throwing punches. Nothing pretty or easy. Nothing to be ashamed of either

— Mike Lucas (@LucasAtLarge) October 2, 2016

Still guessing not many had Badgers with 4-1 record going into bye. That won't appease players who were upset with loss. Very positive sign

— Mike Lucas (@LucasAtLarge) October 2, 2016