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
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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
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
Michigan Wolverines football to be featured on 60 Minutes
The University of Michigan football program will be featured in a 13-minute segment aired on CBS’ 60 Minutes this Sunday, Nov. 18, at approximately 7:30 p.m. EST, following the networks NFL doubleheader. The feature hosted by Armen Keteyian looks at the business of college football. … [Read more...] about Michigan Wolverines football to be featured on 60 Minutes
#10 Michigan Wolverines: College Basketball 111 in 111
Welcome to The Sports Bank’s third annual college basketball season preview series. Two years we looked at 99 teams in 99 days. Last year, we were slightly more aggressive and expanded to 111 teams in 111 days and will do so again as we look ahead to the 2012-2013 season. We will rank the 75 power conference teams and top 36 mid-majors in reverse power ranking order. … [Read more...] about #10 Michigan Wolverines: College Basketball 111 in 111
For Mitt Romney, Badgers, Wolverines fight songs have political overtones (video)
Mitt Romney is so humorless, he's hilarious! Now I'm not saying you need a Chris Rock type as your presidential candidate, I'm just saying Romney is so bland, he's like a PR department disguised as a human being. In this video clip from the Colbert Report, Stephen references a Romney interview where he tries to be funny by telling a humorous story. He fails. But his … [Read more...] about For Mitt Romney, Badgers, Wolverines fight songs have political overtones (video)