One of the main storylines in the Big Ten entering this college football season was all the dual threat quarterbacks. Well so far, I'd say it's really only Wisconsin's Russell Wilson and Nathan Scheelhaase who fit that bill. Michigan's Denard Robinson did throw for over 330 yards and 4 TDs, but he is an average thrower at best. He made some really poor throws in that Notre … [Read more...] about Big Ten Football 2011 Power Rankings: Preconference Edition
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Michigan Wolverines Safety Wins Weekly National Defensive Award
Preparing to face Notre Dame and an offense that put up over 500 yards of total offense in the first week, the University of Michigan had another reason to feel confident heading into the first night game in the 133 year history of UM football. Under the lights ("turn up the lights in here baby, extra bright I want y'all to see this") and under the national college football … [Read more...] about Michigan Wolverines Safety Wins Weekly National Defensive Award
Michigan Wolverines Linebacker Named National Defensive Player of the Week
Preparing to face Notre Dame and an offense that put up over 500 yards of total offense in the first week, the University of Michigan has a veritable weapon on defense in fifth-year senior linebacker Brandon Herron He was named Walter Camp National Defensive Player of the Week yesterday for his efforts in U-M’s 34-10 victory over Western Michigan Saturday. … [Read more...] about Michigan Wolverines Linebacker Named National Defensive Player of the Week
Big 10 Football Season Predictions and Projections
There's four good teams in the Big Ten this season and five more that could be good or just blah. You can call it parity (just don't call it PARODY, I HATE when people make that mistake, it isn't Weird Al Yankovic playing college football here) or you can call it mediocrity. Expect a lot of conference teams to be ranked in the 30s and 20s overall in the nation. On the … [Read more...] about Big 10 Football Season Predictions and Projections
Next Ndamukong Suh: Michigan Wolverines Mike Martin? Possibly?
Detroit Lions DL Ndamukong Suh was fined $20,000 by the NFL Wednesday for a hit on Cincinnati quarterback Andy Dalton, Suh's third fine of this sort in the past year. He was obviously upset, tweeting before practice: "$20,000REALLY???!!!!!!… #NFL #BIGFAIL" The reigning NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year grabbed the Bengals rookie ginger-haired quarterback after he released the … [Read more...] about Next Ndamukong Suh: Michigan Wolverines Mike Martin? Possibly?
Former Notre Dame Coordinator, Wolverines Star Corwin Brown Hospitalized after Shooting Himself
Corwin Brown played in the NFL for 8 years (Detroit Lions, New England Patriots, New York Jets) since then he's had coaching stints at the University of Virginia, as defensive backs coach for the Patriots, and as Charlie Weiss D-Coordinator at Notre Dame before the Brian Kelly regime took over the Fighting Irish. Brown did his college football for the Wolverines at the … [Read more...] about Former Notre Dame Coordinator, Wolverines Star Corwin Brown Hospitalized after Shooting Himself
#26 Michigan Wolverines: College Football 77 in 77
The Michigan Wolverines has been playing this game for 131 seasons. Yep that's a lot of college football; much more than pretty much every program. But this year there's a lot more change in Ann Arbor than usual. A new coach in Brady Hoke, another expansion to Michigan Stadium, making the big house even bigger. And the very first night game in the stadium's history versus Notre … [Read more...] about #26 Michigan Wolverines: College Football 77 in 77
Michigan’s Denard Robinson Adjusts to New System this Fall
If you're looking for the very definition of dual threat quarterback, look no further than Denard Robinson; the man who will be calling signals at the line of scrimmage for the Michigan Wolverines this fall. Even in his two QB role models- you'll see one traditional classic drop back passer (Peyton Manning) and one electrifying runner (Michael Vick). It's this duality that … [Read more...] about Michigan’s Denard Robinson Adjusts to New System this Fall
#29 Penn State Nittany Lions: College Football 77 in 77
Every year at Big Ten media days, JoePa on dais is one of the biggest highlights. There is always the token ghoulish question about his health/age. It happened again this year. He has a good time with reporters on it. And I'm not sure how much of his confused old man bit is contrived and how much of it is genuine. -JoePa when asked about his contract: "Is this the last … [Read more...] about #29 Penn State Nittany Lions: College Football 77 in 77
Big Ten Football Media Day: Notable Quotables, Nuggets and Tidbits
It's officially "back to school" season as another round of Big Ten Football Media Days has begun. You know what it means, college football season is now within striking distance. And it's a new era in the Big Ten, a conference championship game, new divisions, and a new member with a storied history, the Nebraska Cornhuskers. But the old is always good too. We love our … [Read more...] about Big Ten Football Media Day: Notable Quotables, Nuggets and Tidbits