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Michigan DB Jabrill Peppers: most hyped up player you’ve never heard of

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Big Ten Media Day was a "slow news day" this year. You've probably noticed that given the lack of interesting articles and segments that emerged from that day in Chicago at the end of last month. If I didn't ask Bo Pelini about his cat, I'm not sure any of us would have had much to say at all. In six hours of stump speeches, and a sprinkle of Q&A, nothing Earth shattering … [Read more...] about Michigan DB Jabrill Peppers: most hyped up player you’ve never heard of

Michigan Wolverines: no Fitzgerald or Hemingway this season

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In Ann Arbor the offense did struggle. The interior of the line was subpar. While the Tackles had talent. Overall, the line had serious issues. The coordinator was replaced. The new one came in from Alabama. A new starting tailback must be found. The running game was already a waste land. Okay, that's enough writing like Ernest Hemingway. I'm not even going to … [Read more...] about Michigan Wolverines: no Fitzgerald or Hemingway this season

Devin Funchess will be key to Michigan Wolverines offense

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Poppa Doc will get legitimate street cred before Michigan fans feel secure in their offense again. Yes, for this Devin Funchess /  Wolverines feature, I made a couple "8 Mile" references. Just warning you now, as you lose yourself in the moment reading about a Detroit team. Funchess moves to wide receiver in 2014 after appearing in the first 26 games of his career at tight … [Read more...] about Devin Funchess will be key to Michigan Wolverines offense

VIDEO: Glory Glory Man United on Michigan Stadium jumbotron

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You've heard and probably sang Glory Glory Man United hundreds of times, but have you every heard it played in front of 109,318 people? Followed by the noise of a crowd cheering wildly? Yes, you've never heard the battle hymn of the republic quite like this. The playing of Glory Glory Man United on the Michigan Stadium jumbotron, following Manchester United's 3-1 victory … [Read more...] about VIDEO: Glory Glory Man United on Michigan Stadium jumbotron

Man United, Real Madrid add $20 million to Michigan economy

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Manchester United Manager Louis van Gaal brought up the commercial importance of the Man United summer tour in the United States during his press conference at Michigan Stadium. He even mentioned the shirt sponsor, Chevrolet, by name. When United came to the city where Chevrolet was founded they injected a huge amount of money into the local economy, supposedly. Obviously, … [Read more...] about Man United, Real Madrid add $20 million to Michigan economy

Manchester United vs Real Madrid at Michigan Stadium will break records

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Two huge, actually three BIG sports brands are coming together at the BIG HOUSE.. Manchester United are in the midst of their American preseason tour. It's a chance for Reds to increase their presence in the U.S. And yet another way Americans, and the rest of the world for that matter, can learn more about the rich history of the most valuable and highest profile sports club in … [Read more...] about Manchester United vs Real Madrid at Michigan Stadium will break records

Ohio State once again Big Ten favorite, MSU not far behind

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Big Ten Media Days start tomorrow, as the season is now a month and change away.  The league actually does it much later than the other power conferences, so if you think this is too early, than you must really think the other leagues are insanely early. Over the weekend, the Big Ten released its preseason poll, and the usual favorite in Columbus, is once again expected to win … [Read more...] about Ohio State once again Big Ten favorite, MSU not far behind

WR prospects picks Illini football over ND, OSU, UM, NU, OU

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Illini football coach Tim Beckman has not accomplished much in Champaign. That is not news. His 45-17 drubbing of Cincinnati was nice though, as the Bearcats were a really good team that went on to play in their conference championship. That game was Becks' lone signature win in two years. Landing A.D. Miller would be his recruiting equivalent of that. The 6'4" wide receiver … [Read more...] about WR prospects picks Illini football over ND, OSU, UM, NU, OU