The ACC-Big Ten Challenge has not been much of a challenge at all as the Atlantic Coast Conference has won ten of the eleven years since its inception in 1999. The only time the Big Ten conquered this match-up was last season; as the Midwest’s premiere conference won six of the eleven games including Wisconsin’s home upset of then sixth ranked Duke. This week, the Big Ten … [Read more...] about Big Ten Looking To Repeat Against ACC In Annual Challenge
Michigan Wolverines
Buckeyes Dominate Football Portion of Michigan-Ohio Rivalry Weekend
Assuming that it was planned and not just coincidence, “Michigan-Ohio Sports Rivalry Weekend” is a very clever and exceedingly marketable idea. I’m referring of course to the Detroit Red Wings defeating the Columbus Blue Jackets on the eve of THE GAME (In which the Michigan Wolverines were crushed by the Ohio State Buckeyes) in college football. The only similar set up … [Read more...] about Buckeyes Dominate Football Portion of Michigan-Ohio Rivalry Weekend
Michigan-#9 Ohio State: Brutally Honest Preview of THE GAME
This week is rivalry week in college football. That means you get a lot of awesome games with cool names like “The Iron Bowl” (Alabama-Auburn) and “The Holy War” (BYU-Utah). But only one of these rivalry games can claim an actual war in the history of the geographic region it covers. That’s the Michigan Wolverines vs. the Ohio State Buckeyes, or “THE GAME,” as it’s called. … [Read more...] about Michigan-#9 Ohio State: Brutally Honest Preview of THE GAME
Rich Rodriguez Invites Transplant Recipient to Monday Michigan Press Conference
Since its inception in 2006, the Wolverine-Buckeye challenge has inspired thousands of donors to register. As of Nov. 18, this year’s challenge stands at Michigan: 69,967 and Ohio 49,822. Andrew Majors was just five months old when his family brought him to University of Michigan physicians, worried that something was very wrong with their tiny baby. His parents … [Read more...] about Rich Rodriguez Invites Transplant Recipient to Monday Michigan Press Conference
Wolverines Legend Rob Lytle Passes Away from Heart Attack
The Michigan Wolverines football program lost one of its all-time great running backs this past weekend as former Wolverine Rob Lytle died of a heart attack Saturday (Nov. 20). Lytle, 56, grew up in Ross, Ohio, and graduated from Fremont Ross high school before enrolling at Michigan in 1973. He was the Vice President and Business Development Office at Old Fort Banking … [Read more...] about Wolverines Legend Rob Lytle Passes Away from Heart Attack
Michigan 67, Illinois 65: Instant Classic Despite Lack of Defense
When the Illini and the Wolverines got together to play college basketball in February, the score was Illinois 51, Michigan 44. When they met to play college football Saturday, the score was UM 67, UI 65. It reminded me of the 2009 Illini basketball 38-33 loss to home state. Because you looked at the box score, and you're like "is that a misprint?" If this Big Ten conference … [Read more...] about Michigan 67, Illinois 65: Instant Classic Despite Lack of Defense
Patriots Zoltan Mesko: He is, the Most Interesting Punter in the World
Yesterday, I saw a lot of search engine love for former Michigan Wolverines and current New England Patriots punter Zoltan Mesko, an athlete with a fascinating back-story. For some reason, a lot of people were searching for Zoltan Mesko t-shirts lately. I guess the cult status he had in Ann Arbor is spreading to the NFL, or Boston at least. So I figured it was time to … [Read more...] about Patriots Zoltan Mesko: He is, the Most Interesting Punter in the World
Michigan vs. Illinois: Brutally Honest Game Preview
Guess who leads the Big Ten in rushing the past five years? Surprisingly, it's not Ohio State or Penn State. During the Zook era (since 2005), it's actually Illinois. Illini: 196.1 yards per game. Wisconsin Badgers: 192.7 ypg in the five year span. That's right, you just read something good about Illini head coach Ron Zook, a man deemed by many to be the college football … [Read more...] about Michigan vs. Illinois: Brutally Honest Game Preview
Why Michigan’s Denard Robinson is ready to slow down
A Michigan football team that's markedly improved over last year's 5-7 record has been rejuvenated under the leadership of sophomore stud QB Denard Robinson. It appears a dark – though brief – chapter in maize and blue history has come to an end. The blazing fast recruit from Deerfield Beach, Florida has made good on a fat stash of potential, and the Wolverines are back in … [Read more...] about Why Michigan’s Denard Robinson is ready to slow down
Michigan taking on Alabama at Cowboys Stadium in 2012
In 2012, "the House that Jerry Built" or "the house that Jerry's Ego Built" will be hosting two of the most storied programs in all of college football. The University of Michigan football team will face the University of Alabama in the 2012 College Football Kick-off Event at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on Sept. 1, 2012. The game will be televised nationally in … [Read more...] about Michigan taking on Alabama at Cowboys Stadium in 2012