A Year in Photos 2016
For the first time ever, the MGoBlog staff photographers covered all 13 Michigan Football games. In addition we covered Basketball, Gymnastics, Hockey, Softball, Signing of the Stars, The Nike/Jumpman...
View ArticleUnverified Voracity Unburns Shirts
McKeon: still a freshman? [Eric Upchurch]On redshirts. I don't know if this is a recent change or if it has always been this way, but the medical redshirt operating parameters I've been working with...
View ArticleHello: Nico Collins
[Isaiah Hole/247Sports]Michigan has its second Signing Day commitment from a blue chip recruit hailing from deep in SEC country. After five-star GA DT Aubrey Solomon pledged this morning, Pinson (AL)...
View ArticleHello Again: Aubrey Solomon
[Tony Morano/247Sports]This is an all-timer.I've written this post before. Then-four-star Lee County (GA) DT Aubrey Solomon committed to Michigan on June 18th, 2016, catching everyone, including his...
View ArticleNational Signing Day Liveblog
Welcome to the annual Signing Day twitter liveblog. To participate, tweet @mgoblog.Here is your schedule for the day: 9:30 AM: VA OL Mekhi Becton: Louisville, improbably9:45 10:30 AM: GA DT Aubrey...
View ArticleMGoRadio 2.12: Projecting of the Stars
2 hours and 4 minutesMGoRadio is recorded before a live retail audience at The Bo Store, 333 S. Main. Special guest:Steve Lorenz of 247 Sports.--------------------------------- The SponsorsWe can do...
View ArticleThis Week's Obsession: Signing Day Roundtable
[ED (Seth): This was published early yesterday afternoon, and then the site had to be reset, so we're republishing now.]We almost needed an "other than Solomon" caveat. [Tony Morano/247]SIGNING DAY...
View ArticleSigning of the Stars 2017: Jim Harbaugh
[Bill Rapai]This year’s event seemed to be focused more on the internal stars, if you will—brining out the coaches, introducing the alumni, all that. What was the decision behind that and what do you...
View ArticleWTKA Roundtable 2/2/2017: How You Like Me Now?
[Bill Rapai]Things Discussed:Aubrey Solomon: We know what he says if he likes you; if he doesn’t like you he’ll let your quarterback know. James Hudson: Impressed that he was listed at 295 because...
View ArticleHockey at the Midpoint: Analyzing Netfront Scoring
[Patrick Barron]In the beginning, it seemed like things might change. Michigan’s defense has been giving up more shot attempts than their offense has been generating from the drop, but the freshman...
View ArticleMGoBBQ: Super Bowl Finger Foods–Wings and Bacon Tots
[ed-Seth: Special thanks this year to Matt Gase, Michigan grad and CEO of Eat Well Embrace Life, for being a most excellent sponsor of Joe Pichey’s most excellent recipes. I don’t know if I’d have...
View ArticleJimmystats: So Many Stars. Stars Are Good
I have revamped my player database, and learned how to make gorgeous interactive charts. Wanna see where this class stacks up?Mouse over the dots to see whom each belongs to. The orange ones are this...
View ArticleHoops Preview: Ohio State
THE ESSENTIALSWHATMichigan (14-8, 4-5 B1G) vs OSU (13-10, 3-7)WHERECrisler Arena Ann Arbor, MIWHEN6 PM LINEMichigan –8 (KenPom)TVESPN Right: JaQuan Lyle and his old man beardTHE USComing off a...
View ArticleMichigan 66 Ohio State 70
[Marc-Grégor Campredon]Ohio State muscled their way to the basket, then missed, then rebounded, picked up a foul, and made their free throws. Then Michigan attempted a three. That could be how the game...
View Article2018 Recruiting Overview: Offense
Class size As you might imagine after back to back classes in the high 20s, the 2018 class projects to be small. There are only nine seniors on the roster going into 2017. There are a number of guys...
View ArticleBasketbullets: At Least There's Walton
Bracket Watch: The Other Bracket Loomsit us. [Marc-Gregor Campredon]The outlook is grim. After everyone but Derrick Walton sleepwalked their way to a loss against a mediocre Ohio State team, Michigan...
View Article27 Tickets To Team 138: Post-Signing Day Edition
What is this? Folks who cover the USMNT drop lists like this projecting the 23 guys who end up on the next World Cup team. I have appropriated it. Regarding the number of tickets: 22 starters on...
View ArticleHoops Preview: Michigan State, Part Two
THE ESSENTIALS WHAT #40 Michigan (14-9, 4-6 B1G) vs #49 Michigan State (14-9, 6-4) WHERE Crisler Center Ann Arbor, Michigan WHEN 9 pm ET, Tuesday LINE Michigan -4 (KenPom) Michigan -4.5 (Vegas) TV ESPN...
View ArticleMichigan 86, Michigan State 57
Derrick Walton joined Jalen Rose and Gary Grant in the 1000-400-400 club tonight and had fun doing it. [Marc-Gregor Campredon]"I think he's playing the best basketball of his career," said Tom Izzo....
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