Michigan Wolverines News for February 3, 2010
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Signing Day

A few thoughts on the press conference and media activities down at the Junge Center outside the Big House tonight: To start things off a frog throated Rich Rod, suffering from both the recruiting and flu seasons, gushed about the 27 commitments to the class and identified those responsible in the recruiting process.  Speaking of [...]

Signing Day Capsule: Stephen Hopkins

Stephen Hopkins is eighth commitment in the Wolverines 2010 recruiting class. Get up to date on Hopkins’ recruitment and learn more about this power runner and how he came to Michigan from Flower Mount, Texas.

Michigan football coach Rich Rodriguez hopes to hire new assistant...

With national signing day behind him, Michigan football coach Rich Rodriguez said his next order of business is to hire a new assistant coach. “My goal is to get someone hired within a week, but I don’t want to put......

Michigan basketball coach John Beilein will speak with Manny...

A day after Michigan junior guard Manny Harris indicated he’ll return for his senior season in Ann Arbor, Wolverines basketball coach John Beilein said he has yet to speak to his star about his statement. “We haven’t talked about it......

Dorsey happy to be a Wolverine! [$]

GBW’s Eugene Hankerson talks with Michigan 27th and final member of the 2010 class, Lauderdale Lakes, FL (Boyd HS) Demar Dorsey.

Video: Robinson discusses his Michigan experience [$]

Getting an early start on his college career, Canton (Ohio) South wide receiver Jerald Robinson enrolled at Michigan in January to participate in spring drills and get an early start in the competition. See what he has to say about his experience so far in an exclusive video interview

Rodriguez Part III, from NSD [$]

Michigan head coach Rich Rodriguez field a number of questions regarding the signing-day class of 2010. In this segment, he talks about the defensive emphasis of the class, along with potential early playing time

Signing Day Capsule: Antonio Kinard

Antonio Kinard is the sixth commit to the Michigan Wolverines 2010 recruiting class. Get up to date on Kinard’s recruitment and find out about how this hard-hitting linebacker turned defensive end.

Michigan football coach Rich Rodriguez defends signing defensive...

Michigan football coach Rich Rodriguez defended his decision to sign blue-chip prospect Demar Dorsey as part of the Wolverines’ 27-man recruiting class Wednesday. Dorsey, ranked the No. 2 safety and No. 12 player in the country by ESPN.com, was charged......

Michigan football recruits share their tales from the trail

What Michigan football assistant coaches were responsible for securing what recruit? What do recruits eat on their official visits? What do they hate about the recruiting process and what memory will be with them forever? AnnArbor.com asked members of Michigan's......

Northwestern blows out Michigan basketball team, 67-52, with...

Northwestern's Drew Crawford tries to poke ball out of the hand of Michigan's DeShawn Sims on Tuesday. Crawford finished with a game-high 17 points. Sims was held to four points. (Photo: Associated Press)EVANSTON, Ill. - John Beilein watched Northwestern players......

Signing Day Liveblog-a-palooza

Update: Parker to Washington, Dorsey to Michigan, no decommits. Bumping this to the top. Your stream-of-consciousness will take place in the handy box below. Most important updates (i.e. commitment posts) will be added to the main page. Hold on to your hats, this should be an exciting one! MGoBlog Signing Day

Video: Hopkins discusses early start at Michigan [$]

Flower Mound (Texas) Marcus running back Stephen Hopkins enrolled at Michigan in January, getting a head start on his career in the Maize and Blue. See what he had to say about his fit in the offense, his experience at Michigan so far, working out under Mike Barwis and more in an exclusive video intervie

Rodriguez: 'We want guys who want competition'

Michigan announced a 27-player recruiting class today, including standout quarterback Devin Gardner.

Signing Day Capsule: D.J. Williamson

DJ Williamson is the fifth commitment to the Michigan Wolverines 2010 recruiting class. Get up to date on Williamson’s recruitment and find out more about this nominee for the Jerry Rice WR of the Year Award.

Analyst: Dorsey the gem in U-M's fine Florida haul

Last season, Michigan swept into Florida and pulled speedy Denard Robinson out of Hollywood Hills, Fla. to cap an outstanding recruiting finish. After missing on two safety targets this Signing Day, the Wolverines capped another solid Sunshine State haul with a nice surprise in 6-1, 175-pound defensive back Demar Dorsey of Lauderdale Lakes Boyd Anderso

Michigan football staff battled negativity of losing seasons,...

Michigan football coach Rich Rodriguez said one Big Ten team used negative recruiting talk against the Wolverines and that back-to-back losing seasons was something to overcome, too. (Photo: Lon Horwedel | AnnArbor.com)Michigan football coach Rich Rodriguez said he battled “quite......

Rodriguez Part II on the signees [$]

Michigan head coach Rich Rodriguez gave details on his 27-member signing-day class today. This segment provides Rodriguez's comments on the remainder of the class not included in part one of the press conference transcript

Video: Tall discusses defensive line signees [$]

Michigan defensive line coach Bruce Tall will benefit from the signing of several players that could fit into the defensive front. See what he had to say about how that group will fit into the defense in an exclusive video interview

Rich Rodriguez: 'The competition has risen' on U-M's defense

"Immediately the competition has risen on the defensive side of the football," Michigan's coach said Wednesday as he evaluated the 27 new Wolverines on National Signing Day.

Photo gallery: Scenes from national signing day

Check out what Devin Gardner, Mark Dantonio, Rich Rodriguez, Ricardo Miller, William Gholston, Austin White and more looked like on the greatest day of the recruiting year.

Michigan solidifies top-20 recruiting class with 2 late commitments,...

Inkster High School quarterback Devin Gardner already is enrolled at Michigan. “I think I have a good chance (to play as a freshman) because I work hard and I’m ready to play,” Gardner said. (Photo: Lon Horwedel | AnnArbor.com)A late......

Michigan football teams needs this year's recruiting class to...

Greg Robinson called last season “ancient history.” For his sake - and the hopes of this current Michigan football coaching staff - he better hope so. The second-year Michigan defensive coordinator also needs something else. He desperately needs some of......

Michigan defensive coordinator Greg Robinson discusses the vacancy...

Michigan football coach Rich Rodriguez signing day press conferen...

Signing Day Capsule: Devin Gardner

Devin Gardner is the fourth ranked quarterback in the nation, and also the fourth commitment in the Michigan Wolverines 2010 recruiting class. Get up to date on Gardner’s recruitment and find out about how this dual threat QB looks to make an immediate impact.

Michigan quarterback Devin Gardner on signing day

Video: Tony Gibson discusses recruiting class

With defensive backs as one of the strengths of the 2010 recruiting class, secondary coach Tony Gibson will benefit from an influx of talent. See what he had to say about the players at his position group and more in an exclusive video interview

Dorsey ready to make Michigan his home [$]

Michigan surprised many when they were able to sign Lauderdale Lakes (Fla.) Boyd Anderson four-star defensive back [db]Demar Dorsey[/db] away from schools like Florida State and USC. Wednesday afternoon Dorsey discussed the details behind his commitment and the timeline of events the last two week

Rodriguez on the newcomers [$]

Michigan head coach Rich Rodriguez met with the media on national signing day, commenting on all 27 of the recruits the Wolverines brought into the football program. Rodriguez delivered his take on the newest Wolverines

Ten most likely freshman contributors [$]

With all of the letters of intent in, we take a look at the 10 players in order with the best chance to make an impact in their first year at Michigan. With the struggles on the defensive side of the ball, several freshmen have a chance to make their presence known on that side of the ball

Notes from Rodriguez's press conference [$]

Michigan head coach Rich Rodriguez's Signing Day press conference in the Junge Family Center on Wednesday featured several notable comments and quotes. Here is a look at a few of the more interesting comments and information to emerge from the press conference

ITF EXTRA: Several recruiting notes from coaches'

All of Michigan's coaches were available today to speak about the kids they recruited, along with some things to look forward to in the fall with the current team. Here are a few of the highlights ..

UM Hoop Tweets/Official

Michigan_mbball: John Beilein Radio Show tonight. Coach might be a little late due to recruiting, but Coach Mahoney will be on hand to help out! Pizza House!

Michigan official football signings

Here are the players who enrolled early or signed letters-of-intent on Wednesday at Michigan.

UM Football Tweets/Official

michigan_fball: Read all about the 2010 U-M signing class! http://bit.ly/aBDO5q

SIGNING DAY: Vinopal out to prove critics wrong

Ray Vinopal knows Michigan fans wanted four-star safeties Rashard Knight and Sean Parker. He knows he's a two-star recruit and he's not even ranked among the Top 75 prospects in the state of Ohio, and that people take one look at him and dismiss his ability to impact at safety, but he doesn't care about any of that

Michigan lands safety Demar Dorsey on signing day

Multiple outlets are reporting that Ft. Lauderdale (Fla.) Boyd Anderson safety Demar Dorsey gave his signed letter of intent to Michigan after announcing it at a news conference this afternoon.

Demar Dorsey Goes Blue!

Defensive back Demar Dorsey (6-0, 175, 4.35) from Ft. Lauderdale Boyd, Scoutcom's #230 Senior and an UnderArmour All-American, has announced his decision - it's Michigan! **And LOI is in!**

UM Football Tweets/Official

michigan_fball: Watch the 3 p.m. Signing Day press conference here: http://bit.ly/aRd72n

SIGNING DAY: Ohio the backbone of 2010 class [$]

Inkster (Mich.) four-star quarterback Devin Gardner and Eagle Lake (Fla.) Lake Region safety/linebacker Marvin Robinson might be the two headliners in Michigan's class of 2010, but the Buckeye State is to thank for a good portion of the Wolverines' class. Rivals.com analyst Greg Ladky says U-M's late commitments could prove to be gems in an impressive haul

Signing Day Capsule: Jerald Robinson

Jerald Robinson was the third commitment to the Michigan Wolverines 2010 recruiting class. Get up to date on Robinson’s recruitment and find out why this wide receiver from the Buckeye state switched over from the dark side.

Hello: Demar Dorsey

Solely to prevent Michigan fans from jumping out their office windows, FL S Demar Dorsey has apparently (and finally) committed to the Michigan Wolverines. GURU RATINGS Scout Rivals ESPN 4*, #19 S 4*, #13 S, #162 Overall 5*, 85, #2 S, #12 Overall Complete informative update coming later.

Jauron hired by Eagles; DeBord by Bears

PHILADELPHIA — Dick Jauron is back in the NFL.

Signing Day Capsule: Jeremy Jackson

Jeremy Jackson was the second commitment to the Michigan Wolverines 2010 recruiting class. Get up to date on Jackson’s recruitment and find out why this wide receiver picked Michigan over offers that spanned the country.

Dorsey picks Michigan

A month ago, Lauderdale Lakes (Fla.) Boyd Anderson four-star defensive back Demar Dorsey was not listing Michigan among his teams under consideration. On Wednesday, however, the 6-1, 175-pound Sunshine State prospect faxed in his letter of intent to the Wolverines' coaching staf

U-M Regents meet to discuss investigations of football program...

Ann Arbor -- University of Michigan Regents met with school president Mary Sue Coleman in a closed session Wednesday to discuss investigations of the football team and allegations by some former players that time limits on practices, which are established by the NCAA, were exceeded.

Report: Michigan nabs standout safety Demar Dorsey

Michigan has landed four-star safety Demar Dorsey of Boyd Anderson High in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., according to a report.

UM Hoop Tweets/Official

Michigan_mbball: Just confirmed, next week's game at Minnesota will be on ESPN! Tune in!

Signing Day Capsule: Ricardo Miller

Ricardo Miller was the first member of the Michigan Wolverines 2010 recruiting class. Get up to date on Ricardo Miller’s recruitment, plus find out what makes this wide receiver and part-time recruiter a special get for the Wolverines.

Signing Day Capsule: Cullen Christian

Cornerback Cullen Christian is the 20th commitment in the Wolverines 2010 recruiting class. Get up to date on his recruitment and find out why the man who goes by “Buck” is a “Nasty” defender.

Report: Fordson's Baquer Sayed a U-M preferred walk-on

Baquer Sayed, a 6-foot-2, 190-pound receiver from Dearborn Fordson, has decided to attend Michigan as a preferred walk-on rather than play for another school on scholarship, according to WTKA 1050 Ann Arbor.

SIGNING DAY: Demar Dorsey Rumblings (11:30 a.m.)

Four-star safety Demar Dorsey of Lauderdale Lakes (Fla.) Boyd Anderson will announce his decision between Florida State, Michigan and USC at a 1:00 press conference at his school. Here's are the latest rumblings on where things stand .

ITF EXTRA: In-state junior OL offered [$]

Michigan is getting a jump on their class of 2011 recruiting while also putting the finishing touches on their class of 2010. The Wolverines extended their third offer to a Class of 2011 in-state prospect on Wednesday

FOOTBALL INVESTIGATION: U-M regents hold closed session for NCAA...

The University of Michigan Board of Regents held a special session this morning to hear an update on the NCAA investigation into possible training violations in the football program as the probe appears to be drawing to a close, sources told the Free Press.

What do you think of the Michigan football team's recruiting...

poll by twiigs.com......

Terry Talbott sticks with Michigan, Sean Parker chooses Washingto...

The Michigan football team got mixed news on the recruiting trail Wednesday morning, securing defensive tackle Terry Talbott as part of its 2010 class, but losing safety Sean Parker to Washington. Talbott, who originally committed to Michigan in August, faxed......

ITF EXTRA: Ash faxes his letter [$]

Pahokee, Fla., four-star defensive tackle Richard Ash committed to Michigan in December, but questions came up in the final hours before Signing Day that he may be having second thoughts. Ash answered those questions mid-morning on Wednesday by faxing in his letter of inten

UM Hoop Tweets/Official

Michigan_mbball: Remember also, 1984-85 reunion this Saturday, just got word Bill Freider will be on WTKA's afternoon show on Thursday at 5 p.m.

UM Hoop Tweets/Official

Michigan_mbball: It was a tough loss, but we will continue to move forward. Don't Forget about the John Beilein Radio Show TONIGHT at 7 p.m., Pizza House

Package deal: U-M lands DL Terry Talbott with brother Terrence...

Michigan landed a package deal early Wednesday on National Signing Day.

Michigan football recruits share their tales from the trail

What Michigan assistant coaches were responsible for securing what recruit? What do recruits eat on their official visits? What do they hate about the recruiting process and what memory will be with them forever? AnnArbor.com asked members of Michigan's 2010......

College football signing day is way too over-hyped

Having a highly rated recruiting class every year doesn't mean anything if these kids don't fulfill their potential.

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Report: Michigan recruit Sean Parker picks Washington

Michigan recruit Sean Parker, one of the most coveted defensive backs in the nation for the 2010 class, will sign with Washington, SI.com is reporting.

SIGNING DAY: Parker opts for Washington

USC or Michigan? Turns out it was neither of the above for four-star safety Sean Parker of Harbor CIty (Calif.) Narbonne. Washington made a late push, and it turned out to a winner for the Huskies ...

Michigan football signing day chat with Dave Birkett at noon

Join AnnArbor.com beat reporter Dave Birkett at noon today to talk about Michigan's latest recruiting class. Signing day chat......

Signing Day Liveblog-a-palooza

Your stream-of-consciousness will take place in the handy box below. Most important updates (i.e. commitment posts) will be added to the main page. Hold on to your hats, this should be an exciting one! MGoBlog Signing Day

ITF Extra: The latest on Demar Dorsey

Did four-star defensive back Demar Dorsey go to bed a Seminole and wake up a Wolverine? We share the latest on what our sources have told us this morning on the Lauderdale Lakes, Fla., native

Michigan Newsstand - February 3

A roundup of all the day's links to headlines about the Wolverines

Game 22: Michigan at Northwestern Post Game

The last month or so has been littered with games where Michigan reminds you how good they could have been. This was one where Michigan reminded you how bad they really are. Northwestern dominated Michigan in all facets of the game in what was easily one of the worst performances in Michigan’s 11-11 season. Michigan didn’t hit [...]

ITF EXTRA: Richard Ash update [$]

Pahokee defensive lineman Richard Ash committed to the Wolverines in early December. TheWolverine.com spoke with the four-star prospect this mornin

Live blog: Who's going where on signing day

Free Press sports writer Scott Bell is live-blogging national signing day through mid-afternoon today. Discuss the spectacle here.

SIGNING DAY: Talbott sticks with Michigan

Huber Heights (Ohio) Wayne defensive tackle Terry Talbott flirted with North Carolina and "his head was spinning," head coach Jay Minton admitted Monday. However, Talbott decided to follow his heart - and his brother - to Michigan.

SIGNING DAY: Christian, Robinson ready to impact [$]

Michigan needs some star power on the defensive side of the football, making four-star imports Cullen Christian and Marvin Robinson players to watch in this class. Christian, a cornerback out of Pittsburgh, and Robinson, a safety/linebacker from Eagle Lake, Fla., will be expected to leave an impression in more ways than one

SIGNING DAY MORNING: On Parker, Dorsey and Talbott

The Internet is abuzz with the latest on the two uncommitted prospects still considering Michigan, with their decisions on tap. Harbor City (Calif.) Narbonne safety Sean Parker will decide at 10:00 a.m. (ET) while Lauderdale Lakes (Fla.) Boyd Anderson defensive back Demar Dorsey plans to sign at 1:00. Here's the latest

UM Football Tweets/Official

michigan_fball: Signing Day is here! Get all of your information on Michigan's newest class at MGoBlue.com.

Wildcats Sweep U-M 67-52

The Michigan basketball team traveled to Evanston, Ill., to meet the Northwestern Wildcats on Tuesday night at Welsh-Ryan Arena. Northwestern built a 35-30 halftime lead and didn't look back in a commanding 67-52 win over the visiting Wolverines.

Links for 2010-02-02 [del.icio.us]

Royce White says goodbye. Again. Goodbye, I guess. Player Feature: Isaiah Sykes, Denby   via UMHoops: Sykes appears to be a Zeigler backup plan. This Week In Ridiculous Media Firestorms Caused By Poor Gatekeeping me @ TSB He's redshirting now, but Michigan basketball team might need Blake McLimans next year they need him this year, actually, but he's not read. please be able to shoot. Graham pleased with Senior Bowl, but not done yet "I did it the Brandon Graham way the whole week - with a big

Recruiting: Two in-state juniors add U-M offers

Michigan has now offered five class of 2011 prospects from the state of Michigan after two more juniors received scholarship offers from the Wolverines in one week.

Colts RB Mike Hart wants to be top Michigan Man

MIAMI — Mike Hart knows what he wants to do after playing football. "I want to coach," he said. "I definitely want to coach, and hopefully I'll be the head coach at Michigan one day."

Mike Hart: Rich Rod is fine ... if he wins in 2010

MIAMI -- Mike Hart calls former Michigan coach Lloyd Carr a father figure, and says he wants to be head coach at his alma mater someday, too. What does he think of coach Rich Rodriguez and the current program?

Michigan transfer Ekpe Udoh turning himself into a first-round...

WACO, Texas — Ekpe Udoh was in a spirited practice while redshirting last season when one of his Baylor teammates said something about his dominating presence.

Recap: Northwestern 67, Michigan 62

The buzz: Michigan stayed with Northwestern for most of the first half and the first 5 minutes of the second, trailing by only four, until the bottom fell out. That's when Northwestern ripped off a 21-4 run, dismantling Michigan,which never got the margin below 14 again.

Crazy Late Dorsey/Parker Switch

Going into today everyone expected that Michigan would pick up Sean Parker and lose out on Demar Dorsey, but this has now reversed itself. TomVH on the twitters: Take this FWIW, but I just talked to a source that has heard Demar Dorsey will be choosing Michigan tomorrow. There's confirmation elsewhere if you've got the premium. Meanwhile, the latest tea leaves on Sean Parker say "Washington… seriously, Washington": The same sources that tipped us that Harbor City (Cal.) Narbonne four-star sa

Manny Harris Staying? Let’s Give Him Time

After tonight’s game, reports began surfacing that Manny Harris planned on returning for his senior year. Here are the quotes from after the game: "You know, you want to get better as a person, as a player," Harris said after the game. "A lot of these guys have to come back, like myself, got to come [...]

Manny Harris says he'll be back at U-M next season

Asked if he was confident returning to Michigan would be his final decision: "Yeah, yeah." Harris was hesitant to go into much detail about his thought process about his future.

Northwestern Wildcats 67, Michigan Wolverines 52: U-M hits rock...

A one-word description of Michigan's loss to Northwestern? Brutal. Devastating. Embarrassing. Thorough. Deflating. OK, that's five words, and there could be many more.

Mike Hart wants to be Michigan's football coach one day

Hart isn't lobbying for Rich Rodriguez's job as Michigan football's head coach. Not yet, at least. But the Wolverines' all-time leading rusher wasn't hiding his future ambitions Tuesday.

NFL a bumpy ride, but ex-Wolverine Mike Hart doesn't mind

Hart has made a career out of being small and thinking big. That thought wasn't lost on the former All-American as he tried not to get swallowed up by crowds on media day at Super Bowl XLIV.

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