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Jim Harbaugh pulls a Kelvin Sampson on Northwestern

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No, Jim Harbaugh did not exceed the overages in his cell phone plan. That's not why we're comparing Jim Harbaugh to "Mr. Telephone Man" Kelvin Sampson. It turns out Harbaugh poached a recruit away from a Big Ten team in the state of Illinois at the very last second, i.e. "pulling a Kelvin Sampson." That really wouldn't be fair to say though because this type of thing happens … [Read more...] about Jim Harbaugh pulls a Kelvin Sampson on Northwestern

Michigan needs Jim Harbaugh halo effect in recruiting now

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(UPDATE: the Jim Harbaugh halo effect kicks in! WR defects from NU to UM at the last minute) The incoming Michigan football recruiting class is very small (just nine commits), and for the past few months their recruiting situation has been chaos (you might have heard about this program once or twice in the media). The Jim Harbaugh effect needs to kick in right now. According … [Read more...] about Michigan needs Jim Harbaugh halo effect in recruiting now

Caris LeVert’s season is over, as is Michigan’s

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We know Ann Arbor is a place where basketball season doesn't typically start until Mid-February. It's the opposite in places like Champaign and Bloomington; basketball season begins in October there. However, when you look at how talented Caris LeVert is, it's something that's worth more attention. Unfortunately, that's not going to happen. LeVert, who had surgery on the … [Read more...] about Caris LeVert’s season is over, as is Michigan’s

Tyrone Wheatley returns to Michigan Football; joins Harbaugh’s staff

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Michigan football certainly won their bowl game this postseason in the hiring of Jim Harbaugh. (You might have heard a thing or two about it given all the excessively soft coverage and incessant promotion of the Harbaugh hire overshadowing the heart of college football bowl season). This past week, the focus for Michigan football has evolved to the program rounding out the … [Read more...] about Tyrone Wheatley returns to Michigan Football; joins Harbaugh’s staff

Taylor Anderson, girlfriend of Nik Stauskas, doing celeb prom date bit

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(UPDATE: Stauskas trade rumors: Detroit Pistons in play?) Taylor Anderson, the girlfriend of Sacramento Kings shooting guard Nik Stauskas is the latest participant of the celebrity prom date routine. To be more specific, the social media inspired celebrity prom date. Technically, Stauskas is the celebrity here, as the former Michigan Wolverines shooting guard was last year's … [Read more...] about Taylor Anderson, girlfriend of Nik Stauskas, doing celeb prom date bit

Les Miles on Jim Harbaugh to Michigan: “Go Blue”

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Les Miles is known for doing some crazy things on the football field every now and then. "The Mad Hatter" has also a reputation for making post game press conferences interesting for a change. He often deviates from the boring "coachspeak" script and likes to be funny and compelling during his media availabilities. Those media sessions will remain in Baton Rouge. He will not … [Read more...] about Les Miles on Jim Harbaugh to Michigan: “Go Blue”

Jim Harbaugh reps 5 most popular NFL stories of 14

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Jim Harbaugh is the trending NFL topic today, on this, the final NFL regular season Sunday. And Harbaugh has been a major topic all season long. Stories on his imminent departure have gotten a ton of page views in 2014. It's confirmed now, Jim Harbaugh will coach at his alma mater, the University of Michigan. Also the year-end, most popular list does not include the Jay … [Read more...] about Jim Harbaugh reps 5 most popular NFL stories of 14

Jim Harbaugh to Michigan: official 4 Realzies now

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Comcast Sports Net Bay Area has confirmed that Jim Harbaugh will take the Michigan job. If the CSN San Francisco affiliate is going with it.....it's got to be for real. They even claim an introductory press conference will be held on Tuesday. It's (time for the Michigan football community to celebrate the Jim Harbaugh, hopes, dreams and wishes. We're now there. There are … [Read more...] about Jim Harbaugh to Michigan: official 4 Realzies now