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2009 Big Ten Preview: Minnesota
July 10, 2009 by
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Michigan plays neither Minnesota nor Northwestern, so forgive the previews for being slightly less comprehensive.
Minnesota Offense
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Adam Weber has started the past two years, and he’ll be back once more. Coming in to back him up will be freshman (redshirt freshman? I’...
Recruiting Update 7-9-09
July 09, 2009 by
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2010 Recruiting Board. Big update today. Hopefully everything from the last week can get taken care of in the next update.
Fluff on LA QB Terrance Broadway. There’s no Michigan mention, and it appears as though Michigan probably isn’t pursuing him. Broadway is on the fringe...
What We Missed
July 08, 2009 by
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So what happened in the way of actual news when I was gone?
Yeah, this would have been nice, but in no way feasible, as a rumor that Michigan might open 2010 against Georgia was floated, then debunked just as quickly.
Dr. Saturday’s “All Up-and-Coming” teams include...
Regular Posting to Resume Tomorrow
July 07, 2009 by
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My vacation is nearly complete (a hearty round of applause in the direction of Formerly Anonymous for rockin’ the weekend posting), but I’ll still be unavailable until tomorrow. Everything should start getting back to normal tomorrow, and the second round of the Heisman...
Regular Posting to Resume Tomorrow
July 07, 2009 by
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My vacation is nearly complete (a hearty round of applause in the direction of Formerly Anonymous for rockin’ the weekend posting), but I’ll still be unavailable until tomorrow. Everything should start getting back to normal tomorrow, and the second round of the Heisman...
The Great Heisman Campaign: Post July 4 Update
July 06, 2009 by
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Since many people probably missed all the action in the Great Heisman Campaign over the holiday weekend, let’s reset everything, and bring it up to date.If you haven’t yet, vote in the polls below that are still open. There will be no new battles until the entire first...
The Great Heisman Campaign: Post July 4 Update
July 06, 2009 by
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Since many people probably missed all the action in the Great Heisman Campaign over the holiday weekend, let’s reset everything, and bring it up to date.If you haven’t yet, vote in the polls below that are still open. There will be no new battles until the entire first...
Wolverine Biography: Steve Howe
July 05, 2009 by
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As I mentioned the other day, I’ve been doing some research on the Michigan baseball program and the players in it. Steve Howe, a name many of you over the age of 30 probably remember a bit more clearly, played for the Wolverines in the late 1970s, and threw a one-hitter in...
The Great Heisman Campaign: Robinson v. Gallon
July 04, 2009 by
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Denard Robinson is just an incoming freshman, but that doesn’t mean that he won’t contribute in 2009. He’s an electric quarterback prospect who can run the ball very well, and can throw it as well. He has blistering speed and good moves, and will probably have a package...
Big Ten Recruiting Class Rankings 4th of July 2009
July 04, 2009 by
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Compare to the previous edition of the recruiting class rankings. Action since last rankings:
6-29-09 Notre Dame gains commitment from Chris Badger. Minnesota gains commitment from Zac Epping. Illinois gains commitment from Andy Gallik. Iowa gains commitment from Matt Hoch. Indiana...
Michigan Baseball Fight circa 1912
July 04, 2009 by
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I’m in the middle of doing some research on the baseball team in preparation for next year’s baseball team and came across a story I felt need to be shared. This account came from the biography of Branch Rickey (Branch Rickey: A Biography), Michigan’s head coach...
Baseball Summer Updates: 4th of July Weekend Edition
July 03, 2009 by
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Happy America Everybody.
SummerBall ranks top 25 Summer teams. While this seems like a dubious task that amounts to nothing, it’s interesting none the less. You can see their list HERE. Michigan players show up on the following teams: #10 Wareham Gateman (LaMarre), #12...
The Great Heisman Campaign: Brown v. Hawthorne
July 03, 2009 by
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Carlos Brown, when healthy, has been one of the fastest players on Michigan’s team. So what’s the problem? Dude can’t stay healthy. If Carlos is able to do that in 2009, however, Michigan fans will hope to see a more consistent version of the guy who ripped off an...
Baseball Links: July 4th Weekend Edition
July 03, 2009 by
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I’ll get to the current players in a post out either today or tomorrow. A few things to catch up on with the alumni first. -FA
Hall of Fame. As mentioned a few weeks ago, former UM shortstop Barry Larkin is being inducted into the College Hall of Fame tonight in Lubbock,...
2009 Opponent Preview: Ohio State
July 03, 2009 by
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Ohio State Offense
QBs
Terrelle Pryor supplanted Todd Boeckmann from the starting position at Ohio State by the middle of last season, and will retain the starting role in 2009. It’s the backups that are more iffy with the loss of Boeckmann. Joe Bauserman is a 500th-year redshirt...
The Great Heisman Campaign: Ezeh v. Campbell
July 02, 2009 by
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Obi Ezeh will enter his redshirt junior year as a two-year returning starter at middle linebacker. He led Michigan in tackles last year, and looks to continue that trend in 2009. Ezeh is a big, big guy who sometimes looks more like a defensive end than a linebacker, but he still has...
Recruiting Update 7-2-09
July 02, 2009 by
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2010 Michigan Recruiting Board.
OH QB Caleb Watkins appears to be a MAC-level talent. With that in mind, along with the fact that the Wolverines already have two quarterbacks committed, he’s ready to be removed from the board.
Josh Helmholdt says in the Free Press that which...
The Great Heisman Campaign: Mathews v. Molk
July 01, 2009 by
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Greg Mathews enters his senior year at Michigan having become one of the most consistent receivers on the team. In a poorly-quarterbacked season in 2008, he was one of only two players to catch multiple touchdown passes. Mathews has never been known as a burner, but he can leap to...
The Great Heisman Campaign: Martin v. Koger
June 30, 2009 by
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Mike Martin burst onto the scene as a true freshman, getting significant playing time in the defentive tackle rotation alongside Terrance Taylor and Will Johnson. Now, he’ll be the main man in the middle. If he can progress from what he accomplished last year, his increased playing...
2009 Opponent Preview: Wisconsin
June 30, 2009 by
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Wisconsin Offense
QBs
Wisconsin started last year with something of a quarterback controversy. Dustin Sherer eventually wrested the job away from Allan Evridge halfway through the year, and kept it until the end. Sherer will be a 5th-year senior in 2009, and redshirt junior Scott Tolzien...
The Great Heisman Campaign: Odoms v. Shaw
June 29, 2009 by
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Martavious Odoms burst onto the scene last year as a true freshman. He led Michigan in receiving yards, though he didn’t end up scoring a single touchdown through the air. His first touchdown as a Wolverine instead came on a punt return against Purdue. Odoms looks to be Michigan...
Hoops Recruiting: Tim Hardaway Jr. Goes Blue
June 29, 2009 by
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Florida SG Tim Hardaway, the son of former NBA player Tim Hardaway… uh… Sr., has committed to Michigan’s basketball class of 2010. He is a spot-up shooter who has a smooth stroke from the outside. I would posit a guess that Michigan is looking for at least a true...
Recruiting Update 6-29-09
June 29, 2009 by
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2010 Michigan Recruiting Board.
PA QB Malik Stokes (younger brother of 2009 signee Je’Ron Stokes) visited Michigan for summer camp, and though he didn’t leave with an offer, picked one up from the Chippewas when he continued to the CMU camp. Central coach Butch Jones is...
The Great Heisman Campaign: Robinson v. Woolfolk
June 28, 2009 by
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Terrence Robinson is a redshirt freshman from Klein Oak, Texas. After expecting to contribute last fall, having injuries keep him off the field the entire time was not an easy task for this competitor. He was a quarterback in high school, though at Michigan he will play the slot. With...
Big Ten Recruiting Class Rankings 6-28-09
June 28, 2009 by
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Compare to the previous edition of the recruiting class rankings. Action since last rankings (caution: there was a ton. Michigan is the only school that didn’t get a commit or 4):
6-21-09 Iowa gains commitment from Austin Vier. Indiana gains commitment from Xavier Whitaker....
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