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Tim Hardaway’s Kid Becoming Star for Michigan Wolverines

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Freshman Tim Hardaway Jr. has proven he was up to the task of starting at point guard for the Michigan Wolverines his rookie season in the Big Ten. Hardaway Jr., who averaged 31 points a game in his senior year of high school, is Michigan’s second leading scorer this season. The son of five-time NBA All-Star Tim Hardaway Sr. has established himself as one of the top … [Read more...] about Tim Hardaway’s Kid Becoming Star for Michigan Wolverines

Packers Woodson Aging Like Wine, Deserved Higher Spot Among Big 10 Icons

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Green Bay Packers defensive back Charles Woodson is making his second trip to the Super Bowl. As he makes his next trip to the NFL title game to take on the Pittsburgh Steelers in Super Bowl 45, his play is aging like a fine wine. And it’s fitting because Woodson is an oenophile who developed his interest in wine while playing for Oakland, near the world famous Napa Valley. … [Read more...] about Packers Woodson Aging Like Wine, Deserved Higher Spot Among Big 10 Icons

Phil Simms Threatens to Fight Desmond Howard at Super Bowl

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As if this Super Bowl needed any more distractions to take focus away from the Green Bay Packers and Pittsburgh Steelers. We've had the #snOMG blizzard, Ines Sainz, Roethlisberger's fake chance at "redemption" now we have a 7th grade style "I'm going to kick your ass," tiff between two big time NFL journalists and former Super Bowl MVPs. Apparently, Phil Simms, one of the … [Read more...] about Phil Simms Threatens to Fight Desmond Howard at Super Bowl

Highlights of Brady Hoke’s 1st Michigan Recruiting Class

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Out with Rich Rodriguez and in with Brady Hoke. During every coaching change in college football, the incoming coach is going to have to deal with losing recruits. Hoke was no different. In early January, four-star cornerback Dallas Crawford de-committed from the Michigan Wolverines over the firing and later signed with Miami. Perhaps filling the gap Crawford left, Hoke’s … [Read more...] about Highlights of Brady Hoke’s 1st Michigan Recruiting Class

Michigan Football, Basketball Facilities to Receive Major Upgrades

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The University of Michigan voted unanimously Thursday to install new high definition (HD) video scoreboards at Michigan Stadium "The Big House", Crisler Arena, the Michigan Wolverines college basketball home and Yost Ice Arena. The boards will be installed at each venue prior to the 2011-12 season. Due to the construction at Crisler Arena, the Michigan Sports Television … [Read more...] about Michigan Football, Basketball Facilities to Receive Major Upgrades

Rapid Reaction: Wisconsin 66 Michigan 50

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The Wisconsin Badgers just don't know how to lose two in a row as they rebounded from a loss at Illinois to beat the Michigan Wolverines 66-50 at the Kohl Center. The Badgers (12-3, 2-1) have won 17 straight games after a loss and haven't lost two in a row since January of 2009. Bo Ryan and the Badgers have now defeated Michigan (11-4, 1-2) for the ninth straight time, … [Read more...] about Rapid Reaction: Wisconsin 66 Michigan 50

Rich Rodriguez no Longer Coach of the Michigan Wolverines

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It was a long December for Rich Rodriguez, but there was reason to believe that 2011 would be better than 2010. What appeared to be a winnable bowl game against Mississippi State loomed and, though Michigan had their problems this season, it certainly looked as though Rodriguez would be around for next year and a few after that. The light was at the end of the … [Read more...] about Rich Rodriguez no Longer Coach of the Michigan Wolverines

Michigan’s Big House Renovation wins Award

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Newly renovated Michigan Stadium was awarded with a Best of the Best Award by McGraw-Hill Construction, a national competition that recognizes design and construction excellence based on regional winners of the company’s 10 regional publications. This is the third year McGraw-Hill Construction has presented the Best of the Best Awards. Michigan Stadium was awarded as the top … [Read more...] about Michigan’s Big House Renovation wins Award