The Big Ten saw two teams drop out of the national polls this week; only to be replaced by two different teams. The Michigan Wolverines, who were on the cusp of the rankings last week, entered for the first time this college football season at #22. Fresh off their 31-3 pasting of their little sister Eastern Michigan from slightly down the road, the Wolverines will take on … [Read more...] about Wolverines, Illini Enter Top 25; Buckeyes, Spartans Drop Out
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Notre Dame Fan Suffers Heart Attack, Michigan Fans Help Save his Life
Last Saturday's night game between the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and Michigan Wolverines was about as exciting a college football game as I've ever seen. I didn't have a rooting interest in it, so I didn't feel any emotion to it, other than the emotion of "wow, this is the coolest effing game, I've ever had a media pass for in my life." But for fans of both teams it was … [Read more...] about Notre Dame Fan Suffers Heart Attack, Michigan Fans Help Save his Life
Michigan Wolverines Defense: Very Opportunistic Through First 2 Weeks
Last year, the Michigan Wolverines defense was bad. Really bad. Ranking near the bottom for pretty much all the major categories among the big boys of college football. It's no surprise that Defensive Coordinator Greg Robinson and Head Coach Rich Rodriguez had to go. It's difficult to say how much better the unit is this year under the new management. For one, it's only been … [Read more...] about Michigan Wolverines Defense: Very Opportunistic Through First 2 Weeks
Michigan Star Roy Roundtree Gets Signature Moment, Denard POW Honors
Michigan Wolverines Redshirt Junior Wide Receiver Roy Roundtree is among the best receivers in the Big Ten. The active UM career leader in yards and receiving, he also holds the Michigan record for receiving yards in a single game (246) set against the Illini in the wild 67-65 multiple overtime game last November. And in Michigan's exciting come-from-behind victory over … [Read more...] about Michigan Star Roy Roundtree Gets Signature Moment, Denard POW Honors
Former Wolverines, Heat Star Glen Rice Slept with Sarah Palin
A new book hitting store shelves next week claims former Miami Heat star Glen Rice and former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin had a one-night stand back in 1987, when she was a television sports reporter and he was a junior at the University of Michigan. The National Enquirer is reporting that Palin, a former high school basketball standout herself, hooked up with Rice in 1987 when … [Read more...] about Former Wolverines, Heat Star Glen Rice Slept with Sarah Palin
Big Ten Football 2011 Power Rankings: Preconference Edition
One of the main storylines in the Big Ten entering this college football season was all the dual threat quarterbacks. Well so far, I'd say it's really only Wisconsin's Russell Wilson and Nathan Scheelhaase who fit that bill. Michigan's Denard Robinson did throw for over 330 yards and 4 TDs, but he is an average thrower at best. He made some really poor throws in that Notre … [Read more...] about Big Ten Football 2011 Power Rankings: Preconference Edition
Michigan Wolverines Night Game Parachuters! (Videos)
Saturday night’s attendance in the Big House: 114,804, a new record for college football. Population of Ann Arbor, Michigan: 113,934. The first night game in the 133 year history of UM football, and it drew the biggest crowd ever. And what a show they saw. Wolverines 35, Notre Dame Fighting Irish 31. In a finish that was so fantastic, you would doubt its believability if you … [Read more...] about Michigan Wolverines Night Game Parachuters! (Videos)
Michigan Wolverines 35, Notre Dame Fighting 31: INSTANT CLASSIC and Rapid Reaction
Tonight's attendance in the Big House: 114,804, a new record for college football. Population of Ann Arbor, Michigan: 113,934. The first night game in the 133 year history of UM football, and it drew the biggest crowd ever. And what a show they saw. Wolverines 35, Notre Dame Fighting Irish 31. In a finish that was so fantastic, you would doubt its believability if you saw … [Read more...] about Michigan Wolverines 35, Notre Dame Fighting 31: INSTANT CLASSIC and Rapid Reaction
Notre Dame Special Retro Uniforms for Night Game at Michigan (Photos)
The storied college football rivalry between the University of Notre Dame and the University of Michigan gets a special new twist this fall. Today ND unveiled retro football uniforms that the Fighting Irish will wear against the Wolverines on Sept. 10th, to honor of the first ever night game at Michigan Stadium. This is the first prime-time matchup between the Irish and … [Read more...] about Notre Dame Special Retro Uniforms for Night Game at Michigan (Photos)
Notre Dame vs. Michigan: Brutally Honest Game Preview
ESPN College Football Game Day will make a return trip to Ann Arbor for the first time since the 2007 season as the Michigan Wolverines host the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the “Under the Lights” matchup kicking off at 8 p.m. EDT and will be televised on ESPN. That's right the first night game in the 133 year history of UM football. Have to quote Kanye West and Rihanna here: … [Read more...] about Notre Dame vs. Michigan: Brutally Honest Game Preview