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Mountain West Conference Proposes 8 Team BCS Playoff
March 05, 2009 by
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Compelling to say the least. At least the conversation is getting started.
The 1997 Michigan Defense Mix Tape
February 27, 2009 by
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...brought to you by our favorite Michigan YouTube sensation, Wolverine Historian. The 97 Penn State game was one of the best defensive performances I've ever seen. Correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe 10 of the 11 starters from that defense went on to have an NFL career.
Basketballin'
February 27, 2009 by
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Did the Michigan basketball team just earn their bid to the 2009 NCAA tournament?
Maybe. A big win against #16 Purdue will go along way to impress the selection committee. They needed this win to stay alive in the hunt. And hopefully even if they split the next two games, they can still find ...
Wednesday Fluff
February 25, 2009 by
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• The Minnesota blog Buck Bravo's Gopher Football Blog took an interesting look into what could be a new phenomenon...Big Ten Bloggers somehow influencing teams recruiting rankings. Seems like a long shot, but have a look see and decide on you own. And for what it's worth...
Threet was Pushed Out?
February 24, 2009 by
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According to a few sources, most notably Brian from mgoblog, Steven Threet's departure from Michigan might not have been as simple as first thought. Brian appeared live on WTKA yesterday afternoon (I'm still efforting the audio from the broadcast), where he sat down with John...
The State of the Blog
February 23, 2009 by
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Well, welcome back kids. I've been rather selfish these past few days...taking a little break from full-fledged posting to relax and take in some of the off-season. Sure, I really never post anything on the weekends unless it has something to do with huge news that just can'...
Ridiculously Early 2009 Preview: Quarterback
February 23, 2009 by
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Welcome to the first installment of the Ridiculously Early 2009 Preview. This will be a series of posts over the course of the next few days/weeks in which we will attempt to address and preview each position going into the spring, one by one. Today we will begin our preview...where else...with ...
Still The Biggest House
February 18, 2009 by
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Amid one of the best season's Penn State has had in a long time, and one of the worst Michigan has had...Michigan still edged out the Nittany Lions for the top spot in overall attendance for 2008. This, also when Penn State had a higher capacity due to the construction project...
Outgoing: Steven Threet
February 16, 2009 by
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Steven Threet has decided to transfer. Official press link. Not that we here at MBN were at all surprised about this news, rumors where out there last week that something was going on with Threet. Then yesterday, The Daily posted an article that Threet was going to release a comment about his ...
Michigan's QB Situation
February 16, 2009 by
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Well, as we all know by now, Steven Threet is on his way to wherever he's going. Between he and Nick Sheridan, they took about 99% of the snaps last season. Threet started 8 of Michigan's 12 games, seeing playing time in 10 of those contests. So he was easily the #1 QB after...
Dead Time, 2010 Incoming WR, NCAA Random News
February 12, 2009 by
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Ahh...yes, we've reached that magical time between national signing day and the first game of the season. For the lonely stretch of months that we're just beginning, football will be non-existent. Oh sure, we'll still have much to discuss. Let's not kid ourselves. We...
Big Ten Bloggers Roundtable - Recruiting Edition
February 10, 2009 by
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Props to Zombie Nation, a venerable PSU blog, for hosting the first BTB Roundtable since the season ended. Cheers! 1. Were you pleased with this year's recruiting class? Where did your team excel? Where did they fall short?
I think there is no other way to feel about this year...
Michigan to Play Delaware State on Oct. 17
February 06, 2009 by
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Just spotted on UMTailgate, on October 17 this coming season, Michigan will play Delaware State. Yes, Div-IAA Delaware State Hornets from the MEAC (Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference). Suddenly, visions of Appy State players celebrating at midfield in 2007 at the Big House are rushing...
Excellent Enormity for His Colossalness
February 06, 2009 by
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Not much to this post. Pretty simple. Jake Long was a bad-ass at Michigan, and now he's a bad-ass in the pros. If you need further proof, tune in this Sunday to see Jake make his Pro Bowl debut. Found this little gem from The Onion, posted April 2008, that I thought I would share.
The 2009 Recruiting Class
February 05, 2009 by
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The first day of the official singing period has come and passed. And while a stray recruit is still out there looking for a home, odds are Michigan is done for this year. 22 recruits sent in their LOI (letters of intent) yesterday, of which 7 of them are already enrolled at the U and working ...
Signing Day Update
February 04, 2009 by
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Incoming:
4-Star ATH Denard Robinson, Deerfield Beach, FL
2-Star DB Adrian Witty, Deerfield, Beach, FL
Rivals link to the story. Outgoing:
4-Star DT Pearlie Graves (Texas Tech) Link
3-Star DE DeQuinta Jones (Arkansas) Link
Both sort of seen as a weak verbal heading into today...
Incoming: Je'Ron Stokes
February 04, 2009 by
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The highly sought after 4-Star WR has made his decision, and it is good news for Michigan fans!
Via CSNPhilly.com. Presser live online at 3PM.
More to come soon.
Incoming: Quinton Washington
February 03, 2009 by
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We're a whole day away from signing day, but Michigan already has some very good news heading into it. 4-Star OL Quinton Washington (6-3, 315) has verbally committed to the Wolverines. This is a huge get for Michigan. We needed another OL and this was one of the best available...
Obligitory Super Bowl Post
February 02, 2009 by
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As is the norm for pretty much any blog that is associated with the game of football, we too must bow to the pressures of pandering to the masses. Or, in short, post our thoughts about last night's Super Bowl. You know, that thing they show between all the commercials?
Well, luckily...
Recruiting Update
January 27, 2009 by
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As we inch closer and closer to signing day, just over 7 days from now, Michigan narrows its sights on a list of recruits.
Atop the list right now are high school teamates Denard Robinson and Adrian Witty. Robinson is a 4-star QB from Deerfield Beach, FL. He's expected to announce...
Be A Good Little Blog...
January 27, 2009 by
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...or WLA will come and get you. Fandom is irrational and emotional, and therefore should be fun. Period. Enjoy the ride, and if you ever stop having fun (and consequently write something stupid), the WLA will be there to remind you that you're a bitchy little donkeyfucker. You...
Catching Up With
January 27, 2009 by
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Wolverine Historian
Our favorite Michigan YouTube sensation has been busy lately, and we've been neglecting some great videos that have made their way onto the internets.
Some choice selects for or your consideration... Michigan vs. Iowa, 1971 Michigan vs. MSU, 1982 Michigan...
Monday Night Link-a-Thon
January 26, 2009 by
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It's been some time since we've last posted. After last week's Morgan Trent madness, it's a relief to get back to some semblence of normalcy. My days have been filled with real-life work, so posting has been tough. But rest assured, it's business as usual here at...
Its More Than Just A Sticker, Its Justin Boren
January 23, 2009 by
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It seems like this is a larger topic then at first blush. Maybe it's the off-season that's getting to people. Maybe we just have nothing better to concern ourselves with right now. Spawn of MZone was unhappy with the messing of perfection. Varsity Blue thinks let bygones be...
I Always knew Morgan Trent Sucked
January 22, 2009 by
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It only took me one senior bowl to finally figure it out. For 5 years, Morgan Trent has been smoked by better athletes. Wide receivers have lined up against him ever since he started seeing a starting rotation at corner back. And ever since then, they have made him look like a fool...
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