"You're a terrorist if you're not excited about this game," a friend told me as #2 Michigan vs. #1 Ohio State on November 18th, 2006 approached. I was in fact excited about the game, in which both teams entered undefeated, I was just mocking the EXTREME HYPE that the media was creating for it. (I know the media over-hyping something?! Who knew, right?!) "The Game," in Columbus … [Read more...] about #3 Michigan Football: Wolverines have National Title Bonafides
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Michigan’s LB/DB Jabrill Peppers a True Heisman Trophy Candidate
The last time that a defensive player won the Heisman trophy it was a Michigan Wolverine. Charles Woodson, a defensive back to be exact. Maybe the next time that it happens, it'll also be a Michigan star, who also plays DB (among other things) in Jabrill Peppers. Good ol' #5 began his UM career as a DB but now he's moved on to doing that and so much more. Michigan Coach Jim … [Read more...] about Michigan’s LB/DB Jabrill Peppers a True Heisman Trophy Candidate
Michigan Football Tops B1G Power Rankings After Week 1
With quite a few bowl games now sponsored by a fried chicken chain, chances are your team could end up in a bowl named after a prominent member of "Big Fried Chicken." Yes indeed, fast food fried chicken is in bed with the sport. Unfortunately, the B1G only has a couple bowl agreements tied in to this lobby. Those games aren't high up the bowl food chain either. Unless you're … [Read more...] about Michigan Football Tops B1G Power Rankings After Week 1
Jim Harbaugh “Quirks,” “Eccentrities” Actually Vital for College Football
Real change can only comes when the people on the inside make it happen. The only individuals who can alter the establishment have to already be established themselves. Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh is a perfect example. Yes, he's weird. Or you can call him eccentric, zany, quirky, avant-garde, unorthodox. The media make Harbaugh their darling of all darlings, but there … [Read more...] about Jim Harbaugh “Quirks,” “Eccentrities” Actually Vital for College Football
Michigan Football: Four Players with NFL Draft 1st Round Potential
The Michigan Wolverines, yes your Michigan football team, has now been deemed the B1g conference favorite. Actually, some sports books have granted UM the National Championship favorite. The last time Michigan football was nationally title relevant was 2006 (maybe you can make a case for 2011, with the Sugar Bowl win, depending on how you define nationally relevant). and their … [Read more...] about Michigan Football: Four Players with NFL Draft 1st Round Potential
Jabrill Peppers “Could Explode into a Giant Man,” Says Jim Harbaugh
The incessant hullabalooza over Jim Harbaugh overshadows everything else that's a part of Michigan Wolverines football these days. Harbaugh is definitely a brand and he's now done for khakis what Bear Bryant did for Houndstooth and Bill Belichick has done for hoodies. Harbaugh has a ton of NFL talent on his current team; mostly on the defensive side of the ball. Leading the … [Read more...] about Jabrill Peppers “Could Explode into a Giant Man,” Says Jim Harbaugh
Jim Harbaugh Likely Attending Chelsea vs Real Madrid, Won’t Pick Side
On Saturday, Chelsea FC will take on Real Madrid at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Michigan. It's the second largest stadium in the world, and the biggest one outside North Korea. It's home to Jim Harbaugh and his University of Michigan Wolverines. Harbaugh will be there; probably. The last time a soccer game was played at the venue commonly referred to as "The Big House" … [Read more...] about Jim Harbaugh Likely Attending Chelsea vs Real Madrid, Won’t Pick Side
Early 2016-17 Big Ten Basketball Power Rankings
Looking at the very early Big Ten basketball power rankings for next year, MSU is the unquestioned. David Kmiecik, via his top 25 for next season, which you can view here, collaborated with Paul M. Banks on this listing. Dave did the entries for the nationally ranked Big Ten basketball teams, and Banks had to do the teams that aren't as good. (of course! always!) Enjoy! We … [Read more...] about Early 2016-17 Big Ten Basketball Power Rankings
Michigan Stadium Will Host Chelsea FC vs Real Madrid
The last time Michigan Stadium, "the Big House" hosted a soccer match, all it did was break the American attendance record (109,318) for the sport. Football international returns to the home of Michigan Wolverines football as Chelsea will take on Real Madrid. The International Champions Cup, a preseason exhibition tournament composed of many global football powers in … [Read more...] about Michigan Stadium Will Host Chelsea FC vs Real Madrid
Jim Harbaugh Tops B1G Coach Brand Name Power Rankings
Happy first day of March Madness everyone! It's quite possibly the greatest sports day of the year, and with spring football practice going on, we're officially in overlap season. It's not quite the same type of overlap as what we get in November, but it's close. Everybody is of course focused on the brackets, as they should be, but Jim Harbaugh has still, some how some way … [Read more...] about Jim Harbaugh Tops B1G Coach Brand Name Power Rankings