Mailbag: Bad Times, Autobench, Coleman Assessed, McCray Location
things were bad all around when Bump was doing his bestBad times manCould this year be the first year that all three major sports missed the post season? I tried to look it up but realized I was...
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Dustin Johnston/UMHoopsThe result last night, and the fashion Michigan got there, was no doubt painful. Lost in the insanity and disappointment, however, were several encouraging signs for the future....
View ArticleThursday Recruitin' Makes Dated Ska Reference
Offered: Mighty Mighty Boss T.FIRE UP THE NOTY SIREN. Michigan has offered top-100 CA DT Boss Tagaloa, per 247's Steve Lorenz ($):"It's really a surreal feeling to get the opportunity to play for...
View ArticleDear Diary Makes More Banners
Paging Marge: Get Your Sewing Machine Out. Wolverine Devotee discovered while watching a Big Ten Elite on 1989 Illinois that the cagers used to have a banner. I found video of that game on Youtube but...
View ArticlePuck Preview: Penn State
THE ESSENTIALSWHATMichigan (19-11, 11-5 B10) vs PSU (16-12-4, 8-7-1 B10)WHEREPegula Ice Arena, State College PAWHEN7 PM Friday 3 PM SaturdayLINEnopeTVBTN plus (ie: no)[@ right: Bill Rapai]THE THEMIt...
View ArticlePreview: Rutgers
THE ESSENTIALS WHAT Michigan (14-15, 7-10 B1G) vs. Rutgers (10-20, 2-15) WHERE Crisler Center, Ann Arbor, Michigan WHEN 2:15 pm ET, Saturday LINE Michigan -10 (KenPom) TV BTN PBP: Joe Davis Analyst:...
View ArticleMichigan 79, Rutgers 69
Disappointing lack of calves on the jersey plaque. [Bryan Fuller/MGoBlog]Max Bielfeldt recorded his first career double-double. Aubrey Dawkins nearly tied the single-game school record for...
View ArticleGame Over, Man?
3/6/2015 – Michigan 4, Penn State 6 – 19-12, 11-6 Big Ten 3/7/2015 – Michigan 3, Penn State 4 – 19-13, 11-7 Big Tentwilight (not that twilight) [Patrick Barron]A few years back I wrote something about...
View ArticleMonday Recruitin' Doesn't Watch Sportscenter
Spring Visits Taking ShapeThe Spring Game won't just be the first opportunity to see Michigan playing under Jim Harbaugh; it'll also be a major recruiting weekend for the program. The stakes got a...
View ArticleGoal-by-Goal Analysis: Penn State
Friday, March 6, 2015Penn State 6 Michigan 41st periodPSU 1 UM 0 EV 03:13 Scheid from Richard and ConwayPenn State chips the puck in and chases. Zach Werenski loses a battle along the boards behind the...
View ArticleBig Ten ‘14-‘15 Regular Season Wrap
Bo Ryan calmly witnesses a murder (source)As everyone predicted, Wisconsin ran roughshod through the Big Ten – only tripping up against newcomers Maryland and Rutgers (SERIOUSLY. RUTGERS. HOW.) on the...
View ArticleH4: The Burned Redshirts in Order of Argh
I realize Strobel got one. Find a better photo then, pickers of nits.This has to be talked about. Hoke left a roster that was in relatively good shape considering all the highly rated players who had...
View ArticleThe Bielfeldt Conundrum
[Bryan Fuller/MGoBlog]Entering the season, Michigan expected Max Bielfeldt to reprise his role as the "break glass in case of emergency" third center for one last year before wishing him well in his...
View ArticleUnverified Voracity Plays Catch
As the Harbaugh turns. There were two main appeals to Jim Harbaugh as Michigan coach. One: he wins a lot. Two: he makes things interesting. After the last couple years, when the only interesting thing...
View ArticleSpring Practice Presser 3-10-15: Tyrone Wheatley
Everything good?“Everything’s great. Enjoying myself.” What's caught your eye the most about your running backs?“Talented group. Real talented. They haven't even scratched the surface. That's really...
View ArticleJake Rudock Transferring, Michigan An Option
There's been a lot of chatter about this from the Iowa side of things, but this is the first time I've seen anyone Report it:QB Jake Rudock, who started 2 yrs at #Iowa, is transferring. He will visit...
View ArticleThis Week's Obsession: Senior Sendoffs
FullerThe Question:Ace: Since Michigan just had a low-key Senior Day to send off Max Bielfeldt, this seems like a good time to ask: What's your favorite Senior Day memory? (Any sport may apply.)...
View ArticleSpring Practice Presser 3-10-15: Jedd Fisch
“Everybody good? Yeah? Great. Who’s kicking us off?”I’ll kick you off. It’s only been a couple of days but what have you seen out of your quarterbacks so far?“Uh, well, right now we’re seeing progress....
View ArticlePractice Bits: Offense
Tips? Hesitant about getting bombed on the message board? Email me. Ch-ch-changes[Eric Upchurch]The Harbaugh era seems considerably less paranoid than the previous regime. Practice reports are coming...
View ArticleBig Ten Tourney Preview: Illinois
THE ESSENTIALS WHAT #9 Michigan (15-15, 8-10 B1G) vs. #8 Illinois (19-12, 9-9) WHERE United Center, Chicago, Illinois WHEN Noon ET, Thursday LINE Illinois -3 (KenPom) TV BTN PBP: Kevin Kugler Analyst:...
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