
Toulmin Model: University of Michigan Football
Claim 1: The University of Michigan is the most successful football team in the Big Ten conference.
Ground 1/Claim 2: The University of Michigan is one of the most prestigious football programs in college football.
Warrant 1: Prestige is associated with high quality and success.
Ground 2: The University of Michigan has won more Big Ten championships than any other team.
Warrant 2: The number of Big Ten championships is a good measure of success.
Ground 3: The University of Michigan has won more National championships all-time than any other team in the Big Ten Conference.
Warrant 3: The number of National championships is a good measure of success.
Ground 4: Among Big Ten conference teams, the University of Michigan has the second most alumni currently playing in the NFL.
Warrant 4: Producing NFL players is associated with a successful college football program.
Ground 5: The University of Michigan averages the highest attendance in all of college football.
Warrant 5: Attendance numbers are directly related to the success of a sports program.
Claim 2: The University of Michigan is one of the most prestigious football programs in college football.
Ground 6: The University of Michigan has the most wins in college football history.
Warrant 6: The number of wins is directly correlated to prestige and success.
Ground 7: The University of Michigan has the highest all-time winning percentage in college football history.
Warrant 7: Winning percentage is directly correlated to prestige and success.
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