Michigan expects 2 key players back for opener
Michigan coach Brady Hoke says he has ''no doubt'' running back Fitzgerald Toussaint and cornerback Blake Countess will be healthy enough to start the 2013 season.
Toussaint broke his left leg in a game five months ago and Countess tore a knee ligament in last year's opener. Both were able to participate in non-contact drills this spring, but were not cleared...
Spring Practice Day 1
On a Michigan weather day like this, it's nice to have one of these.
Welp, it's on.
We've discussed before, the virtues of dissecting each and every frame from these practice videos. However, since media/public is banned from attending even a single minute of practice inside Fort Schembechler, these videos are all we got.
Also, mgospringroster lives here. ...
Recruitaholics: Coming Down to the Wire
This Week's Dose: The Decision We've All Been Waiting For, Big Visit Week, A Big Offer, Another Highlight, and a shocking version of Sayonara Suckas
The Decision We've All Been Waiting For
'13 RB Derrick Green has been the hottest commodity to the Wolverines coaches as we near National Signing Day. And the day we've all been waiting for is only a few...
Recruitaholics: A Connection for the Ages
This Week's Dose #2: Hail to Dymonte, And Another Offer Goes Out, OT, and THE Visit
I don't know if you'd heard, but the dead period began a few days ago and will run a week or so into January. So unfortunately, recruiting news will be somewhat non-existent for the next few weeks. But with the holiday season coming up, a little break makes sense. So in that...
Team 133 by the Numbers
What numbers stand out to me as the 2012 regular season comes to and end?
8-4
Of course, the record. Many pegged Michigan for, at minimum, 2 or 3 losses. I think 4 is certainly close enough to not make the entire season a disappointment. But those 4 losses came at the hands of teams that have achieved more (and in some cases, much more) success than Michigan has this year. To...
Michigan's Health, Fitz Toussaint and important takeaways from Brady Hoke presser
Here are some huge takeaways from the Michigan football pressers, even including the ones that seem absolutely loaded with BS. Like it seems all coaches are scripted to do unless the conflicting approach has the cover blown off of it prematurely, Brady Hoke says all of his guys are a-ok! The transcription is courtesy of MGoBlog. How’s your health coming out of the bye? “I feel...
J.T. Floyd receiving halftime texts (w/video)
Michigan senior cornerback J.T. Floyd is being counted on even more than before after the season ending injury to sophomore Blake Countess. Floyd talks about his relationship with Countess, advice he’s receiving, and preparing for UMass this Saturday.
Air Force Preview
AIR FORCE vs. #19/19 MICHIGAN
Michigan Stadium, Ann Arbor, MI
September 8, 2012, 3:30 PM
TV: ABC/ESPN2 (Bob Wischusen, Danny Kanell, Maria Taylor)
Radio: WWJ-950 AM, WTKA-1050 AM, SiriusXM 133 & 196 (Frank Beckmann, Jim Brandstatter, Doug Karsch)
Line: UM -21.5
O/U: 61
Series Record: UM leads 1-0
Last Meeting: 1964: MICH 24 - AF 7
UM Record/Rank: 0...
Michigan Loses Blake Countess for Season
The hits keep coming in Ann Arbor.
Saturday the Wolverines for demolished by Alabama in front of the entire country, effectively ending their chances of playing for a national title and capitalizing on Urban Meyer's one year vacation from postseason dominance in Columbus.
Their star quarterback's Heisman hopes were likely washed down the shower drain in Cowboys...
Tuesday Lowdown Tweets Schadenfreude, Then Deletes It
Week 1 of the college football season is in the books, and it was not memorable. Here's the Tuesday Lowdown to help heal those wounds.
Yahoo!: Michigan State players share their critiques of Denard Robinson’s play on Twitter (then delete them)
File this one under "Sparty No!". Bonus points because it took place not on a gameday.
Trolling is the art of...
Thoughts on Alabama and Blogger's Reaction
National reaction to Michigan's crushing 41-14 loss to Alabama on Saturday night has been slightly less brutal than I thought it would be. Oh, don't get me wrong, the Alabama-SEC love fest is already in mid-season form, but the Michigan pundits have subscribed to a "wait and see" approach before dropping their atom bombs on Ann Arbor.
That hasn't stopped...
Michigan regroups after Alabama thrashing
Brady Hoke thinks his Michigan team's spirits are still high following Saturday's 41-14 loss to No. 2 Alabama.
The Wolverines weren't as lucky on the physical side.
Hoke confirmed that starting cornerback Blake Countess will miss the rest of the season after tearing his ACL on a special-teams play early in the game. Countess, who will take a medical redshirt, will be...
Blake Countess’ Injury Leaves Michigan Fans Questioning His Presence on Special Teams
Brady Hoke confirmed Monday that Countess would undergo surgery and miss the rest of the season, delivering a huge blow to the Michigan defense Continue reading →
Michigan starting cornerback lost for season; torn ACL
University of Michigan football sophomore cornerback Blake Countess (Owings Mills, Md./Our Lady of Good Counsel) will miss the remainder of the 2012 season with a torn anterior cruciate ligament suffered in last Saturday’s game against Alabama. The loss to the Crimson Tide was bad enough, but now there’s injury added to insult for the Wolverines.
Countess started six of...
We should have seen this coming
What seemed like a good idea two years ago and we were cautiously excited about after going 11-2 last season, was in reality a disaster from start to finish on Saturday night. Michigan forced a three-and-out on Alabama’s first drive, but it quickly went downhill from there. We all know the story. We all watched in disbelief as the snowball got bigger and bigger and became an avalanche...
Blake Countess out for the season with ACL injury
I've been on the road the last two days, so content has been sparse. We'll resume normal programming tomorrow.
Official word from UM media relations:
University of Michigan football sophomore cornerback Blake Countess (Owings Mills, Md./Our Lady of Good Counsel) will miss the remainder of the 2012 season with a torn anterior cruciate ligament suffered in last Saturday...
Michigan's Countess out with torn ACL
Michigan has lost starting cornerback Blake Countess because of a season-ending knee injury.
The team announced Monday that Countess tore an anterior cruciate ligament against Alabama. He was hurt early in Saturday night when the eighth-ranked Wolverines lost 41-14 to the second-ranked Crimson Tide.
Countess played in 12 games and started six last season as a freshman.
The Wolverines...
Michigan Football cornerback Blake Countess out for year
It is being reported that Michigan Football’s sophomore cornerback Blake Countess is out of the season with a knee injury.
MT @mgoblog Michigan CB Blake Countess Done For Year: bit.ly/Tbp4AM
— Bruce Feldman (@BFeldmanCBS) September 3, 2012
Countess was injured during the Alabama game and was replaced by Courtney Avery (Jr), who struggled. Raymon Taylor (So) and Terry Richardson...
#2 Alabama 41 – #8 Michigan 14: Tide sweeps Michigan out to sea
Despite forcing Alabama into a three-and-out on its first series and looking like they could be formidable opponent, the Michigan defense was completely overmatched the rest of the night. They did record two sacks (and Will Campbell was looking quite nimble on his) but they were dominated up front by the best offensive line in the country.
Alabama's defense gave Michigan no room...
2012 season preview: M&GB staff roundtable
With a few days remaining before Michigan opens up against Alabama, the excitement is building. We decided to take some time to have a little roundtable discussion about how we think the season will play out. You already know myself, Chris, Josh, and Matt from last season, but please welcome our newcomers, Katie and Sam. Visit our Meet the Staff page to get to know them. Below we...
Michigan prepping for Alabama by practicing at Ford Field
The Michigan Wolverines and Alabama Crimson Tide square off on September 1st in Dallas at Cowboys Stadium.
“We’re going to have a practice at Ford Field,” Hoke said Tuesday. “We won’t have a scrimmage, but we’ll run some situational drills that puts some pressure on our players.”
Most of the Michigan players NFL stadium experience came last season in New Orleans at...
Countess Wants to Make Plays (w/video)
Michigan sophomore cornerback Blake Countess is looking to create turnovers this season. GBW caught up with the rising sophomore as he talked about his expectations this season, his reflection on his freshman campaign, his thoughts on Alabama, and more.***Video Interview included***
J.T. Floyd says Alabama a “great opportunity"
Michigan senior cornerback J.T. Floyd is looking forward to big senior season. GBW caught up Floyd at Michigan media day as he talked about playing Alabama, the Tide’s wide receiver corps, the impact of Coach Mallory, his relationship with Blake Countess, and more. ***video interview included***
Hoke Breaks Down Team 133 (Part 3)
In part three of this four part interview with Brady Hoke at Big Ten Media day, Michigan’s second year headman talks a LOT about “The Rivalry,” about the left guard spot, about his running backs, about Blake Countess, and more.
Outgoing: Terrance Talbott
Junior CB Terrance Talbott is no longer with the team.
Image via GBMWolverine.com
Via AnnArbor.com:
A university spokesman confirmed Thursday morning that reserve junior cornerback Terrence Tallbott has left the football program.
He appeared in line to receive more playing time after an impressive
spring showing that saw him running with the starting defense.
...
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