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
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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
Notre Dame vs. Michigan: the Brutally Honest Game Preview
Here we go #1 vs. #2...not in the national polls mind you, as both of these teams are unranked. However, Michigan is number one all time in winning percentage (.737) and Notre Dame is second (.734). In all-time wins, the Wolverines are first with 877, ND is third with 838. This match-up clearly doesn't have the same sizzle as years past, but it does feature two decent … [Read more...] about Notre Dame vs. Michigan: the Brutally Honest Game Preview
Michigan Wolverines React to Divisional Realignment, Announce future schedules
As you know Big Ten Conference office announced tonight (Sept. 1) the football division alignments and conference schedules for the 2011 and 2012 seasons. The University of Michigan will compete in a division that features Iowa, Michigan State, Minnesota, Nebraska and Northwestern. The other division consists of Illinois, Indiana, Ohio State, Penn State, Purdue and … [Read more...] about Michigan Wolverines React to Divisional Realignment, Announce future schedules
Notre Dame Does Not Need Big Ten Expansion
The identity of the Notre Dame football program always has been one-of-a-kind. So now the question posed to university administrators, alumni, fans and athletes, “Does being independent in football weigh enough as part of our tradition?” The answer could determine how stubborn the Irish can be toward joining the Big Ten Conference -- and all of college football is … [Read more...] about Notre Dame Does Not Need Big Ten Expansion