MICHIGAN WOLVERINES NEWS

The Newsome Thing

As everyone likely knows by now, Michigan commit Kevin Newsome has decided to transfer from Western Branch High School, and will instead enroll at Hargrave Military Academy for his senior football season. Despite still being a high schooler, Newsome will participate on the post-graduate...
>> varsityblue.blogspot.com/2008/06...
 

Interview with Author of "Passing Game," Murray Greenberg

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Earlier this month, I wrote about NFL Hall of Famer and former Michigan Wolverine captain Benny Friedman and his struggle for recognition as one of football's early pioneers and as the game's first true innovator of the forward pass. I mentioned that in December, "Public...
>> huggingharoldreynolds.blogspot.com/2009/01...
 

Mark Ortmann Delivered A Low Blow to Corey Liuget

If you are a Michigan fan, after watching your team get beat up on by Illinois on Saturday to send you to 1-4 in Big Ten play this season, there probably aren’t many better ways to describe the feeling than comparing it to a punch to the groin.  You usually don’t see it coming...
>> www.foulballs.net/2009/11...
 

Zack Novak: Questions Answered

Interview with 2008 Michigan basketball commitment Zack Novak from Chesterton, IN.
>> www.umhoops.com/2008/03...
 

The NCAA Is Looking At Michigan

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Remember back in August when the Detroit Free Press ran a story featuring quotes from Michigan Wolverines players that said Rich Rodriguez and his coaching staff were forcing them to work a lot more than they’re supposed to?  Yeah, it seems a lot of folks forgot about that.  What...
>> www.foulballs.net/2009/10...
 

Where Things Stand in the Big Ten

After a painful non-conference slate, Michigan is looking to rebound in Big Ten play. Michigan has a 4-8 record which is the worst in the Big Ten at this point but the question is where do they go from here. In this preview I look at the conference and break down how the conference...
>> umhoops.com/2007/12...
 

Michigan survived an early season scare

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Manny Harris had 20 points, 11 assists and nine rebounds to lead the No. 15 Wolverines to an 83-76 overtime win over Creighton at the Old Spice Classic on Thursday.
>> nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/3416...
 

Quotable Mike Hart

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Revenge can be sweet, and it's his last time to exact it.
>> www.buckeyecommentary.com/files/q...
 

What's Playing on the Michigan Locker Room iPod?

Two things I really enjoy in life are writing these athlete iPod bits and michigan football. So, guess what? Unlike all you other quitters, I am sticking with both of them. Anyway, this is a look at what just might be playing in the locker room in Ann Arbor this week following...
>> ghostsofwaynefontes.blogspot.com/2007/09...
 

Michigan Wolverines climb into Top 25 with win over Notre Dame Fighting Irish

Michigan, unranked all of last season while finishing 3-9, is No. 25 in The Associated Press college football poll released Sunday.
>> sports.espn.go.com/ncf/new...
 

Saturday Night Thoughts

The time has come for the University of Michigan to head in a new direction with their basketball program. It is time to fire Tommy Amaker.
>> stilespoints.blogspot.com/2007/03...
 

Friday Quick Hits: Players Elect Captains; Minor Ruled Out for Tomorrow

Mark Ortmann, Brandon Graham, Stevie Brown, and Zoltan Mesko have been made the permanent captains for the 2009 football team, as voted on by their teammates. This week’s injury report is out, and it lists Brandon Minor as being out.  That means that Minor will be stuck on...
>> michigansportscenter.com/2009/11...
 

The Great Heisman Campaign: Warren v. Stokes

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Donovan Warren is a junior corner coming off a down year. After being named a Freshman All-American, Warren struggled a bit as a sophomore. That said, he is still a major physical talent, and if he can remain healthy for the entire year, he stands to be one of Michigan’s most...
>> www.umvarsityblue.com/2009/06...
 

The Great Heisman Campaign: Stonum v. Roundtree

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Darryl Stonum is one of the most explosive receivers on Michigan’s roster, though he’s only caught one touchdown in his career, against Purdue (to be fair, the entire team only had 11 TD receptions last year). He’s been cited as someone who has a lot of physical talent...
>> www.umvarsityblue.com/2009/06...
 

Michigan Wolverines' Brandon Minor probable for Notre Dame Fighting Irish game

Michigan should get a big piece of its offense back for Saturday's showdown with No. 18 Notre Dame, but another key contributor might sit out the game.
>> sports.espn.go.com/ncf/new...
 

Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Michigan Wolverines game will be noon kickoff on Nov. 21

OSU and Michigan will kick off at noon, and the game will be shown on ABC.
>> www.cleveland.com/osu/ind...
 

How Drunk Is Too Drunk: The Story of Kevin Grady

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I think there is an unwritten rule about rivalries. When you get a chance to really stick it to your competitors, when you get a chance to really embarrass them, when you get a chance to kick em while they're down, you show no mercy. So without further adieu, I'd like to...
>> www.epiccarnival.com/2008/08...
 

MSU coach Mark Dantonio takes shot at UM

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After finishing one of the more successful seasons in recent MSU memory, a local reporter asked Dantonio if he thought it was embarrassing how the season finished. The reporter, Don Shane is known by many to be a UM fan. In fact, he used to do a Saturday show with the late Bo Schembechler...
>> www.theworldofisaac.com/2008/11...
 

Unit by Unit: Breaking Down Michigan Football's Defense Following Its Win Over Eastern Michigan

We're running a little behind, so it's time to get into the Michigan Eastern Michigan Unit by Unit breakdown. We'll take a hard look at the players and the coaches for each particular unit on the team, and bring them in for a pat on the back or a wag of the finger....
>> www.maizenbrew.com/2009/9/...
 

Bielema on the Coaches Hot Seat?

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Everyone seems to be talking about all the coaches on the hot seat this season and the degree of heat which they're experiencing. Several of the lists are very in depth, including coaches at non-BCS schools such as Wyoming and New Mexico State. And then there's Bret Bielema...
>> blog.ingamenow.com/2008/11...
 

Capital One Bowl Preview: Michigan vs. Florida (VIDEO)

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The Michigan Wolverines take on the Florida Gators in Florida's backyard on January 1st in the Capital One Bowl in Orlando. Michigan looks to salvage their preseason #5 ranking that went down the toilet after week one. The Gators look to showcase Heisman Trophy Winner Tim Tebow...
>> mudfreesports.blogspot.com/2007/12...
 

Ohio State’s “Throwbacks” Unearthed

Much has been made of the jerseys that will be worn by the Ohio State Buckeyes during their “rivalry” week against the Michigan Wolverines. Thanks to Eleven Warriors, we finally know what the jerseys look like complete with white helmets. Feel free to unleash your thoughts...
>> www.waitingfornextyear.com/?p=2019...
 

NFL Draft: Miami Dolphins Sign Long Awaited 1st Pick!

The Miami Dolphins decided to hang onto their no. 1 pick in this weekends NFL draft and sources are now saying that they have agreed to draft University of Michigan offensive lineman Jake Long. www.rawsportsblog.com
>> www.rawsportsblog.com
 

Big Ten Rumblings: Wermers' Secret, Ferentz's Deal, & Twitter Smack Talk

Latest Michigan Transfer Kurt Wermers Was Ineligible All Along Former Michigan offensive lineman Kurt Wermers told The Times of Northwest Indiana that Michigan's coaches were to blame for his request to transfer. Wermers said the coaches recruited players who were "not my...
>> bleacherreport.com/article...
 

DOC BROWN'S IMMINENT LUMINARIES: TERRELLE PRYOR

In the most obvious selection of all time, this week's featured luminary is again the number one recruit in his respective sport, Terrelle Pryor. Why so obvious you ask? Well, we try to not to bias around here, but this column is brought to you from a blue-blooded Michigan fan.
>> www.epiccarnival.com/2007/12...
 
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