"We are getting close to becoming that "Michigan" defense that we have talked about," Wolverines cornerback J.T. Floyd said after the crushing of the Illini on Saturday. "We still have some things we need to clean up, which we can do through watching film and practice next week." That's how they talk in the program surrounding Ann Arbor. "Play Michigan football," be a … [Read more...] about Wolverines Much Closer to Becoming a “Michigan Defense”
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Penn State is “Radioactive” to Bowl Selection Committees; Big 10 Bowl Projections
"They're radioactive," a bowl official told Herb Gould of the Chicago Sun-Times yesterday. "[Bowls] wanted Joe Paterno 's last game, not a nightmare." The Nittany Lions finish the season at Ohio State and Wisconsin. The OSU game looks like a toss-up, and the Badgers will likely destroy them. That season ending tilt is looking like it'll be the Leaders division championship … [Read more...] about Penn State is “Radioactive” to Bowl Selection Committees; Big 10 Bowl Projections
Michigan Has Emerging Star at Tailback in Fitzgerald Toussaint
No matter what team you root for in college football, you have to admit it's cool that the Michigan Wolverines have both Fitzgerald and Hemingway playing the offensive skill positions for them. We've profiled wide receiver Junior Hemingway, who's had "A Movable Feast" of receiving yards this season. Now we profile Fitzgerald Toussaint who ran for a career-high high 192 yards … [Read more...] about Michigan Has Emerging Star at Tailback in Fitzgerald Toussaint
Your Denard Robinson Wrist Injury Update
For the Michigan Wolverines offense, tailback Fitzgerald Toussaint was the bellcow, finishing the 31-14 win over the Illini with 192 yards rushing on 27 carries; two touchdowns. Single threat quarterback Denard Robinson had two rushing touchdowns to go with 42 yards on the ground, on 11 attempts. He threw 6-11 for 91 yards and two picks, although one was an end of half … [Read more...] about Your Denard Robinson Wrist Injury Update
Michigan Wolverines Shut Down Illini; Win Low-Scoring Big 10 Affair
67-65 in multiple overtimes this was not. This meeting between the Illini and Wolverines was much less "college basketball on AstroPlay" than last year. Michigan still won; this time with a different style. Out of the gates Michigan dominated. They held a 172-13 yardage advantage after one quarter of play; 249-30 at the half. UM tailback Fitzgerald Toussaint had 121 yards … [Read more...] about Michigan Wolverines Shut Down Illini; Win Low-Scoring Big 10 Affair
Big 10 Bowl Projections; Much Hinges on Wisconsin Badgers
When looking at the Big Ten conference standings, and trying to figure out the hierarchy for the college football bowl system, I can't help but think of one of my favorite lines from the '80s movie "Fletch." "I'd say we're in a gray area." "How gray?" "Charcoal." We do know this however- the Big Ten bellcow is still Wisconsin (get it bellcow, dairy state?). The … [Read more...] about Big 10 Bowl Projections; Much Hinges on Wisconsin Badgers
Big 10 Football Power Rankings: Mediocrity, Parity, Blah Edition
There are only two times when doing a power rankings can be fun- way early in the season/preseason, or when everything is jumbled, disorganized chaos and blah. Doing a power rankings when the hierarchy is clear cut is a practice strictly for centrist, vanilla losers. In the current Big Ten football world, mediocrity, blahness, national irrelevance, and parity reign. And … [Read more...] about Big 10 Football Power Rankings: Mediocrity, Parity, Blah Edition
Michigan Suffers 1st Season Loss at Michigan St. Still Have Cool New Uniforms
Just like I predicted on Thursday morning, the #23 Michigan State Spartans pulled the upset over the #11 Michigan Wolverines. It's the first loss of the season for UM, and their fourth in a row to State. Little brother no more? And entire graduating class of Spartans is now undefeated against their in-state rivalry. But hey Michigan still has some really cool new retro … [Read more...] about Michigan Suffers 1st Season Loss at Michigan St. Still Have Cool New Uniforms
#11 Michigan Wolverines vs. #23 Michigan State Spartans: Brutally Honest Game Preview
Michigan Wolverines vs. Michigan State Spartans, the battle for Great Lakes State supremacy. Basically, if you're a college football fan who lives in the Upper Midwest, and you don't have a boner (figuratively, not literally of course) for this game then.....you are a terrorist. There is no question about it, you're not with us, but with the terrorists. As relevant a … [Read more...] about #11 Michigan Wolverines vs. #23 Michigan State Spartans: Brutally Honest Game Preview
Spartans’ Jerel Worthy has Bad Ass Anti-Michigan Wolverines Tattoo
Michigan State DT Jerel Worthy's NFL Draft stock is about as high as anyone in the Spartans, or even anyone in the Big Ten. He also has a tattoo that entails everything that makes college football such an awesome game. Take a closer look and notice the tattoo's homage to the rivalry with Michigan. What an affront it is to the Wolverines, love it! … [Read more...] about Spartans’ Jerel Worthy has Bad Ass Anti-Michigan Wolverines Tattoo