With the Michigan Wolverines in the national title game, for the first time ever, we re-examine this piece from 2014. Because after all, being hated is a compliment in its own way. You know the old adage- being talked about badly is better than not being talked about. There must be a lot of Ohio transplants living in Las Vegas. Maybe some Ohio State and Michigan State alumni … [Read more...] about Michigan Wolverines Among Most Hated Teams, Polls Show
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When Jim Harbaugh Took His Michigan Team to Paris and Normandy
Editor's note: With the National Championship game tonight, we re-up this Jim Harbaugh piece from 2020, which alludes to Big Ten Media Days 2017. As the Allies marched toward victory in Europe during WWII the saying was "first you take Paris, then you take Berlin." For Michigan Wolverines Coach Jim Harbaugh, it's Rome this past spring, and Paris is up next. … [Read more...] about When Jim Harbaugh Took His Michigan Team to Paris and Normandy
Jim Harbaugh Quadruples Down on Anti-Abortion Stance
Editor's note: With the National Championship game tomorrow, we re-up this Jim Harbaugh piece from Big Ten Media Days 2022. The final coach to speak on dais at Big Ten Media Days, Michigan's Jim Harbaugh, has a whole lot to say, on issues that greatly transcend football, but he didn't say anything worthwhile during his time at the podium. … [Read more...] about Jim Harbaugh Quadruples Down on Anti-Abortion Stance
Rose Bowl CFP Semifinal Preview: Michigan Wolverines vs Alabama Crimson Tide
Recently freed political prisoner Jim Harbaugh, and his merry band of inspirational, overly oppressed freedom fighters known as the Michigan Wolverines football team are back in the College Football Playoff for the third straight season. Having endured unfathomable levels of adversity this season, as perfectly articulated by OC/late season Interim Head Coach Sherrone Moore … [Read more...] about Rose Bowl CFP Semifinal Preview: Michigan Wolverines vs Alabama Crimson Tide
Michigan-Michigan State the Next North Carolina-Duke? Tom Izzo, John Beilein Opine
Before Michigan and Michigan State played for the Big Ten Tournament title, in what was their third meeting this this season, both head coaches discussed the growing significance of their heated rivalry. Both Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo and Michigan head man John Beilein opined on the idea of MSU-Michigan being/one day becoming on par with North Carolina-Duke. Playing … [Read more...] about Michigan-Michigan State the Next North Carolina-Duke? Tom Izzo, John Beilein Opine
2014 Winter Classic: Wings vs. Leafs preview
The 2014 Winter Classic will be a "home game" for the Detroit Red Wings. They'll take on the Toronto Maple Leafs, the most valuable franchise in all of hockey in an all original six showdown. It will be held at Michigan Stadium, home of UM Wolverines college football. Like I wrote around the New Year, the Wings are the natural next host for the event, and THE BIG HOUSE would … [Read more...] about 2014 Winter Classic: Wings vs. Leafs preview
Top 10 College Football and Basketball Rivalries
College football season begins tomorrow night! The first full slate of full games follows two days later. In the spirit of the season, we present the ten best rivalries in the game, and give you the corresponding date to circle on your calendar. This is a football centric list, but we have the best college basketball rivalries on here as well. … [Read more...] about Top 10 College Football and Basketball Rivalries
2013 Big Ten Football Power Rankings: Hip Hop MCs Edition
Can't leave Big Ten football alone the game needs me. Notorious B.I.G. once said that he raps about the ghetto because that's what he knows. And..."if I worked at McDonald's, I'd be rapping about Big Macs and fries." You write and talk what you know and live. And I know Big Ten football. We're still a ways away from Big Ten football media days. Well, less than two weeks now. … [Read more...] about 2013 Big Ten Football Power Rankings: Hip Hop MCs Edition