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2015 Recruiting: Keith Washington
Previously: Last year's profiles, S Tyree Kinnel. Prattville, Alabama – 6'1", 170 Scout3*, NR overall #148 CBRivals3*, NR overall #26 ATH, #16 ALESPN3*, NR overall #117 ATH, #32 AL 24/73*,...
View ArticleTuesday Recruitin' Looks Good, Feels Good
Elite 11 Updates: Peters Performing Well, Probably Michigan commit Brandon Peters #elite11A video posted by Tom VanHaaren (@tomvanhaaren) on Jul 6, 2015 at 12:09pm PDTAh, the Elite 11, when a group of...
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The Best of the Only Incompetent Germans
It started off so well.Mantras sewn into the fabric, apparently less intrusive piping, nods to the helmet stripes. The only ominous sign was marketing people who insisted on brand-specific copy...
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Unverified Voracity Discusses Swoosh Stuff
I don't get it. I mean, I get it: when Seth said he wanted to do a post about what Adidas inflicted on us I was like YES THAT. A combination of incompetent Germans and a weak or nuts AD was literally...
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Great Moments In Harbaugh: 1985 Minnesota
Previously: 1984 Miami, 1985 Notre Dame, 1985 South CarolinaThe Highlights: WolverineHistorianThe Setup: After thumping South Carolina on the road, Michigan won their next three games—against Maryland,...
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Thursday Recruitin' Is My Guy
The Opening Updates: Michigan CommitsThe Opening, Nike's questionably named elite camp, is now under way out in Beaverton, Oregon—the location is not helping matters, Nike. Brandon Peters has already...
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Maize Poll
Which shade of maize should Michigan use?UPDATE: I showed each of them alone and with M's official blue.
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2015 Recruiting: Shelton Johnson
Previously: Last year's profiles, S Tyree Kinnel, CB Keith Washington. Delray Beach, FL – 6'5" 220 Scout4*, #291 overall #27 DERivals3*, NR overall #37 WDE, #100 FLESPN3*, NR overall #36 DE, #75...
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Dear Diary Settles on a Yellow
Here's where yesterday's maize poll stood around noon:I initially had labels for the first few hundred voters, which stole maybe 100 votes from Iowa—I think most people didn't realize our official corn...
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Mary Stewart, The Michigan Difference
Mike Hart sidled through the narrow wooden door frame of Room 1310. As I sat at the front desk trying not to make any sudden, embarrassing movements, he made a beeline for Mary Stewart's office, like...
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This Week's Obsession: Best of the Swoosh
Legg is drawing a swoosh, see?The Question:Seth: What piece of Nike gear are you hoping to see return?--------------------------------The Responses:The maize wars settled on a hue more like the...
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Tyus Battle to Syracuse
Five-star former basketball pledge Tyus Battle (Hello!) (Goodbye) has ended his recruitment; despite the sanctions, he's going to play for Boeheim.Tyus Battle commits to Syracuse | Story:...
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Why You Should Root For the Oklahoma City Thunder
SLAM OnlineChecking in on Beilein’s NBA Wolverines --[Seattleites, I’m so sorry – y’all should definitely root against the Thunder. Maybe you’ll get the Bucks soon.]In terms of aggregate on-court...
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Monday Recruitin' Goes For A Ride
Closing The Opening: Michigan Commits"Keep it up and I might return the hug." — Tim DrevnoThe Elite11/The Opening camp bonanza finally wrapped up, and both Michigan commits to participate fared well....
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Unverified Voracity Is In France
I'M IN FRANCE. Harbaugh in the city of lights. Bonjour! Go Blue! pic.twitter.com/EoBL4i5Svh— Coach Harbaugh (@CoachJim4UM) July 11, 2015This has no doubt angered many SEC coaches and Frenchmen. The...
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Great Moments In Harbaugh: 1985 Ohio State
Previously: 1984 Miami, 1985 Notre Dame, 1985 South Carolina, 1985 MinnesotaThe Highlights: WolverineHistorianThe Setup: Despite giving up just three offensive touchdowns all season, Michigan entered...
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Swing for One Million Dollars
Golf is complicated. I used to play all the time because my apartment was on a course and it was an excuse to hang out with certain buddies. But I never got past a level where anyone you golf with...
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Mailbag: Mostly About Uniforms
Design elementsBrian, Adding to the list of Adidas wrongs. What really irks me is that the only word appearing on the front of the current Michigan football uniform is Adidas. Unlike most schools, U-M...
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Nike Will Pay Michigan All Of The Money
When Michigan chose to partner with Nike for their next apparel deal, it was rumored they did so while turning down more generous monetary offers from Adidas and Under Armour. The details of the Nike...
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Let's have a survey. Not a survey about choosing between winning, graduating, and doin' it the right way. A survey about things that are maybe somewhat interesting.On average, how many games do you go...
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