The OSU – UofM Rivalry: Rooted in History, Only Getting Better
Published on: 20th November, 2009
The late 1960’s and early 1970’s marked the heyday of what would become the ultimate showdown in college football—appropriately referred to as “the game". In a decade which signified Bo Schembechler’s initial head-coach season at Michigan in 1969, and ended with Woody Hayes last year as head-coach for Ohio State, the ...Bill Martin’s Legacy as Michigan Athletic Director
Published on: 11th November, 2009
On March 6, 2000, the University of Michigan named William “Bill” C. Martin the interim Intercollegiate Athletics Director – 5 months later, Martin would officially take over as Director of Athletics. Since that time, Michigan teams won 72 conference, regular season or tournament championships, 35 top-five national finishes, and ...Michigan Wolverines Demoralized ⎯ But Season Is Not Compromised
Published on: 5th November, 2009
On a chilly Halloween afternoon, University of Michigan students watched a spooky scene unfold on their television screens. The curse of the defensive spread once again prevented the Wolverines from making an impact. The zone reads were cluttered and inconsistent. The defense looked like a bunch of dim-witted zombies running every ...Michigan Wolverines Will Bounce Back from Tough Penn State Loss
Published on: 30th October, 2009
Thousands of hopefuls infiltrated the sacred stands of the Big House this past weekend—some in maize, some in white. The traditional Michigan tailgate was back in action after a month-long hiatus of on-the-road contests and a “blow over” matchup that left the usually chaotic State & Hoover intersection virtually vacant. Penn State ...Rich-Rod Maintains National Focus Despite Loss For The Wolverines
Published on: 8th October, 2009
It was markedly quiet for the latter half of the weekend on the Michigan campus. Not only because many UofM students made the road trip to Sparty-land, but as a result of a 20-26 loss to “Little Brother,” who this year seemed to have gone through a growth spurt. The Spartans were ...Michigan vs. Michigan State Weekend: Much To Prove in First Road Contest
Published on: 1st October, 2009
It’s that time again. That crisp fall breeze, a subtle golden hue in the air, the explosive color of leaves overhead and equally brilliant crunch underneath. On the Ann Arbor campus, the first week of October signifies much more than the unofficial start to fall. For one, white and green clothing is ...3-0 And Counting: Homecoming Enlivens Tradition At Michigan
Published on: 24th September, 2009
With Homecoming weekend on the horizon, Ann Arbor is ready to celebrate tradition, Maize and Blue style. Alumni around the country will make the familiar trek to Wolverine territory this weekend, to celebrate and witness a rejuvenated Michigan team. Seasoned tailgaters and newcomers alike can appreciate the pre-game hype that accompanies the ...Michigan Starts Slow Against Eastern Michigan, Stays Unbeaten
Published on: 21st September, 2009
Prospects of a New Year’s bowl game seemed nothing short of possible after an astonishing Notre Dame game only a week ago. And then Eastern Michigan happened. Perhaps initial reliance upon a strong OL was prematurely determined, but then again, if the QB were to have an off day, this would be ...Big Blue Dismantle Fighting Irish: Still Have Much To Prove
Published on: 16th September, 2009
Quarterback and true freshman Tate Forcier perfectly summarized his game-time performance after a spectacular 38-34 win for the Wolverines: “I don’t get nervous.” And thank goodness for that. In comparison to the thousands of fans at the edge of their seats during the entire game, it’s fortunate that at least one ...Wolverine Spirit Soars Leading into Notre Dame Game
Published on: 11th September, 2009
There’s a shared agreement amongst students on the University of Michigan campus, and if you’ve ever been around State Street on a week day afternoon, you know what we mean. As a driver, you can’t stand the perpetual hoards of pedestrians. As a pedestrian, you cannot take the impatient, cumbersome drivers. ...Featured Sponsors
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