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
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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
Mitch McGary, Glenn Robinson III returning to Michigan
With Mitch McGary and Glenn Robinson III coming back, just how good will the Wolverines be next year? Sure, they lost Tim Hardaway Jr. and Trey Burke to the NBA Draft. And that's huge. But look how much they have coming back. The #1 ranked power forward and #2 overall recruit in the nation (according to ESPNU) Mitch McGary picked the Michigan Wolverines, over the Duke Blue … [Read more...] about Mitch McGary, Glenn Robinson III returning to Michigan
Keys for the #3 Indiana Hoosiers against the #1 Michigan Wolverines
Fans, analysts and (surely) the teams themselves have had this one circled all season. Indiana and Michigan were projected to be the Big Ten's two best teams before the beginning of the 2012-13 college basketball campaign, and each has held true to form -- even if in inverse order to this point. And at 9 p.m. today, the Hoosiers and Wolverines -- both with 7-1 Big Ten … [Read more...] about Keys for the #3 Indiana Hoosiers against the #1 Michigan Wolverines
Video: Jadeveon Clowney hit on Michigan ball-carrier that everyone is talking about
South Carolina's Jadeveon Clowney came to SC as the #1 rated recruit in the nation. His college football career has not disappointed. Today, he began his 2013 Heisman campaign, and case to be the 2014 #1 NFL Draft pick. Everyone knows his name now, as Twitter exploded with GIFs, screen grabs and videos of his game-changing hit on Michigan Wolverines running back Vincent Smith. … [Read more...] about Video: Jadeveon Clowney hit on Michigan ball-carrier that everyone is talking about
Single threat QB Denard Robinson pleads guilty to driving on a suspended license
Michigan Wolverines quarterback Denard Robinson pleaded guilty to driving with a suspended license but still remains eligible to play in U-M's inevitable Outback Bowl loss to South Carolina. He paid a fine and faces no additional punishment from the university. The Wolverines suspended three players from this game earlier this week including their punter, who got the Big Ten … [Read more...] about Single threat QB Denard Robinson pleads guilty to driving on a suspended license