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Rich Rodriguez Cries and Josh Groban Calls ’em Out for it

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As embarrassing as the UM defense has been this college football season, the Wolverines have another "butt of many jokes" to deal with. Unfortunately, that source of unintentional comedy is the program patriarch itself. At least for now. An excerpt from The Jersey Chaser.com As if Rich Rodriguez doesn’t have it bad enough worrying about getting fired from his job, now … [Read more...] about Rich Rodriguez Cries and Josh Groban Calls ’em Out for it

Rich Rodriguez Invites Transplant Recipient to Monday Michigan Press Conference

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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

Falling into the abyss will test loyalty for Rich Rodriguez

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By H. Jose Bosch I didn’t watch a single play from Saturday’s debacle in Ann Arbor. Why? I was tailgating with my father before James Madison University took on the University of Maine. That’s right. I picked a Football Championship Series (formerly Division I-AA) football game between two mediocre FCS teams over the Wolverines on an HDTV. That’s how far Michigan has … [Read more...] about Falling into the abyss will test loyalty for Rich Rodriguez

Yet another sad chapter in the Michigan football saga

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By H. Jose Bosch Dear Michigan football fans, This is not the way I want to end things, but I just couldn’t bring myself to tell you in person. I’m leaving. Yes, I know the season isn’t done yet but I feel like it’s time for me to go. I think Saturday’s loss proves that this has all just been a charade. I mean, when we walk down the street together, people are … [Read more...] about Yet another sad chapter in the Michigan football saga

Illini Win??!!?? Yes, You Read That Right!

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By Paul Schmidt There's no one anywhere who predicted an Illinois win Saturday against Michigan.  I'm about the biggest Illinois apologist that there is, and even I was urging you to bet against the Illini, and to lay 7 points while doing it! After a short amount of time, however, the glow of a great victory has waned and left two very poignant questions to be … [Read more...] about Illini Win??!!?? Yes, You Read That Right!

Rich Rodriguez’s reputation may take a hit but it shouldn’t

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By H. Jose Bosch The Michigan football team officially began their season but no one really cares about football practice when a recently dismissed player is accused of trying to sell cocaine. Welcome to the new Michigan football, where the drama isn’t just on the field! OK, I had my Michigan fan moment. All of us are just hoping that 2009 will wash off some (not … [Read more...] about Rich Rodriguez’s reputation may take a hit but it shouldn’t