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- Tim, MGoBlog on February 5, 2010, 11:02 PM CT
(33 days ago)
You think we'd let one of the more controversial Wolverines in recent history go without getting the full treatment? Ladies and gentlemen, it's time to meet speed-demon, head-hunter, swag-dancer Demar Dorsey.
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4*, #19 S, #203 overall
4*, #13 S, #162 Overall
5*, 85, #2 S, #12 Overall
Dorsey burst onto the scene when he blew up as a junior at the Under Armor combine:
Despite being committed to Florida for more than two months, little else was known about t
- The Wolverine/Rivals on February 5, 2010, 7:47 PM CT
(33 days ago)
Michigan junior wing Manny Harris said following Tuesday's loss at Northwestern that he planned on returning for his senior year. Head coach John Beilein, however, said speculation on his standout's future is premature
- MLive.com on February 5, 2010, 7:02 PM CT
(33 days ago)
AP photoLast month in Madison, Wisconsin coach Bo Ryan pulled Michigan senior DeShawn Sims aside to make sure this was his final year of eligibility. Sims confirmed to Ryan that he won’t be back for the Wolverines next year, although......
- The Wolverine/Rivals on February 5, 2010, 7:02 PM CT
(33 days ago)
Michigan's offense will be supplemented by 10 of the 27 signees in football, and no less than four of those 10 will make their way into the wide receivers' meeting room. U-M wideouts coach Tony Dews is grateful for that, and gave his signing-day takes
- The Wolverine/Rivals on February 5, 2010, 7:02 PM CT
(33 days ago)
Michigan's first commitment to the 2010 recruiting class was also one of the first to find his way onto campus by enrolling in January. On signing day, he discussed his move to Michigan over the summer, his experience so far and much more in an exclusive video interview.
- The Wolverine/Rivals on February 5, 2010, 7:02 PM CT
(33 days ago)
With Michigan signing just one offensive lineman in the class of 2010, it is a position that is certain to be an area of emphasis with the class of 2011. The Wolverines are getting the jump on recruiting the position, with an offer going out to a top Midwest prospect
- DetNews.com on February 5, 2010, 5:17 PM CT
(33 days ago)
Ann Arbor -- What Manny Harris said after an extremely disappointing loss and with eight regular-season games remaining, might not be the same thing he will saying once the season ends.
- The Wolverine/Rivals on February 5, 2010, 5:17 PM CT
(33 days ago)
With the 2010 recruiting class in the books, we take a look back at some of the shots of the future Wolverines from throughout their high school career and recruitment. See more than 130 photos of the incoming class
- The Wolverine/Rivals on February 5, 2010, 5:17 PM CT
(33 days ago)
As the prep basketball season continues, signing day also nears. With that date comes the tough decision for Mount Pleasant (MI) guard/forward Trey Zeigler and his many options. With his father has the head coach at CMU, many Chippewa fans are hoping he will wear the maroon and gold. Look inside for an update on Trey's recruitmen
- MLive.com on February 5, 2010, 5:02 PM CT
(33 days ago)
Zack Novak, more than halfway through what has been a season-long shooting slump, still can’t pinpoint what is wrong. The sophomore guard had made 34.4 percent of his three-pointers last season, including six in a game against Minnesota last February.......
- MLive.com on February 5, 2010, 4:32 PM CT
(33 days ago)
Austin White bucked family tradition when he signed with Michigan over Michigan State as part of the Wolverines’ 2010 recruiting class. White’s mother and father both graduated from MSU, and his twin brothers, Mitchell and Myles, currently play football for......
- Rob Otto, MLive.com on February 5, 2010, 4:32 PM CT
(33 days ago)
Demar Dorsey and Rich Rodriguez both deserve the time to prove their past records are an aberration.
- TomVH, MGoBlog on February 5, 2010, 3:17 PM CT
(33 days ago)
Now that signing day for the 2010 class is over, focus shifts to 2011. With just one player in the 2010 class on the offensive line, OL will be a major focus. Anthony Zettel is a junior offensive lineman from West Branch, MI who was recently offered by Michigan. I caught up with Anthony, and here’s what he had to say.
TOM: It’s obviously early in the process, but what offers do you have so far?
ANTHONY: I have an offer from CMU, Michigan State, and I just got my offer from Michigan. Notre Dam
- Sam Webb, Go Blue/Scout on February 5, 2010, 3:17 PM CT
(33 days ago)
Jerald Robinson joined GoBlueWolverine.com's Sam Webb on the Signing Day Extravaganza Wednesday to discuss his decision to don the Maize & Blue. The new Wolverine wideout discussed, his recruitment, how he's adjusting to college life as an early enrollee, which of the Michigan DBs is giving him the most trouble in 7-on-7s, and much much more.
- Detroit Free Press on February 5, 2010, 3:02 PM CT
(33 days ago)
Michigan basketball coach John Beilein tried to soften star guard Manny Harris' comments Tuesday that he planned to return for his senior season.
- Dylan, UM Hoops.com on February 5, 2010, 2:34 PM CT
(33 days ago)
Basics
Who: Michigan (11-11, 4-6) vs. Wisconsin(17-5, 7-3)
Where: Crisler Arena, Ann Arbor, MI
When: February 6th, 4PM
TV: CBS
Radio: MGoBlue, WWJ 950 AM/WTKA 1050 AM
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Stats: Live TFS
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First Match-up: Preview / Post game
Wisconsin’s consistent success in the Big Ten is tough to explain. Luckily, KJ hit the nail on the head his MSU/Wisconsin preview earlier this [...]
- Detroit Free Press on February 5, 2010, 2:17 PM CT
(33 days ago)
I would be in favor of expanding the tourney in much the same way I'd be in favor of playing football with the Hope Diamond or spray-painting the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel or diverting water from Niagara Falls.
- MLive.com on February 5, 2010, 2:17 PM CT
(33 days ago)
- Detroit Free Press on February 5, 2010, 2:02 PM CT
(33 days ago)
This would be roughly what I would have said if I were Rich Rod: "Yes, Demar has some issues in his past that he's dealt with. But we feel that this is a kid that's turned the corner and is committed to doing things the right way. I completely understand your concern, but I believe that this is the right decision for him and a good move for Michigan."
- The Wolverine/Rivals on February 5, 2010, 2:02 PM CT
(33 days ago)
The unprecedented controversy the commitment of Demar Dorsey has nearly all Michigan fans angry at somebody. Some are angry at Rich Rodriguez for, they think, turning Michigan into a thug program. Some are angry at the Detroit Free Press. Which side is right here
- Greg - MVictors, M Victors on February 5, 2010, 1:49 PM CT
(33 days ago)
A consideration for your Super Bowl pregame activities, turns out U-M legend and Saginaw native LaMarr Woodley will burn a few frames Sunday at 2pm EST on ESPN. From the press release:
NEW ORLEANS, La. (Feb. 1, 2010) – With the help of four Lumber Liquidators Professional Bowlers Association Tour stars and a star-studded lineup of [...]
- Detroit Free Press on February 5, 2010, 1:47 PM CT
(33 days ago)
So a Lions Super Bowl would be beyond anything we can even imagine as fans. The people counters always estimate that a million fans show up for a parade downtown whenever the Wings or Pistons win. If the Lions win, the counters will need every set of fingers and toes they can find to count that crowd.
- MLive.com on February 5, 2010, 1:47 PM CT
(33 days ago)
- The Wolverine/Rivals on February 5, 2010, 1:32 PM CT
(33 days ago)
Avon Lake (Ohio) offensive lineman Christian Pace isn't the biggest lineman, but he plays with a mean streak. Pace talks about his first few weeks at Michigan, the challenge to get better and more in this Signing Day video interview
- The Wolverine/Rivals on February 5, 2010, 1:17 PM CT
(33 days ago)
A roundup of all the day's links to headlines about the Wolverines
- Brian, MGoBlog on February 5, 2010, 12:47 PM CT
(33 days ago)
This was going to be a bit in UV but kept going. More Dorsey!
The Free Press got its FOIA muscles going again and found out that Dorsey confessed to a couple 2007 robberies as part of a group of five kids. He was placed in a diversionary program. The crime he was acquitted from was a 3 AM incident where he was in a car with four other kids and one of them hopped out to rob some guy; the kids all blamed each other and the cases were dismissed. So… 20% chance he actually did it if you don't bel
- Sam Webb, Go Blue/Scout on February 5, 2010, 12:32 PM CT
(33 days ago)
Cullen Christian joined GoBlueWolverine.com's Sam Webb on the Signing Day Extravaganza Wednesday to discuss his decision to don the Maize & Blue. The new Wolverine defensive back responded discussed his relationship with the UM coaches, what he is doing to hone his skills in preparation for next year, his pre-signing day prank, and much much more.
- The GoBlueWolverine Staff, Go Blue/Scout on February 5, 2010, 12:32 PM CT
(33 days ago)
Michigan headman Rich Rodriguez fields more questions about his 2010 recruiting class. In the third and final part of the interview Rodriguez shares his thoughts on recruiting rankings, negative recruiting in the Big Ten, his in-state recruiting haul, and more.
- MLive.com on February 5, 2010, 12:17 PM CT
(33 days ago)
After weeks of enduring an outcry from fans, Michigan State will no longer pursue an updated version of its Spartans logo. Athletic Director Mark Hollis made the announcement in a letter posted on the university's Web site Friday. "The recent......
- MLive.com on February 5, 2010, 11:32 AM CT
(33 days ago)
ESPN spent nine hours covering National Signing Day, undoubtedly earning millions in advertising while 18-year-old football players announced their college decisions on their network.It's time for the kids to get their cut.That's what Richard Roeper of the Chicago Sun-Times......
- The Wolverine/Rivals on February 5, 2010, 11:32 AM CT
(33 days ago)
All 27 letters of intent have been signed and faxed and now the pundits are out grading Michigan's class of 2010 recruiting haul. We take our look back at the class signed and also begin looking ahead to what's in store for the class of 2011
- Tim, MGoBlog on February 5, 2010, 11:18 AM CT
(33 days ago)
We'll have much more Signing Day video from the early enrollees down the road on MGoBlog. For now, enjoy each of them talking about what it was like to enroll early at Michigan.
...and onto the assistant coaches:
Bruce Tall
In last year's recruiting class, there wasn't as much need for defensive tackles, but striking out on the guys last year meant there was a big need this year.
The team has good depth at nose tackle right now. It's much easier for guys to learn a 3-tech pos
- MLive.com on February 5, 2010, 10:32 AM CT
(33 days ago)
Fitzgerald Toussaint didn’t see game action last year because of a broken collarbone, but the redshirt freshman did enough on Michigan’s scout team to impress running backs coach Fred Jackson. “He’s a good player,” Jackson said. “I’ve seen enough. I......
- Dylan, UM Hoops.com on February 5, 2010, 10:04 AM CT
(33 days ago)
Crisler Arena: Not Exactly A-maize-ing
Stadium Journey reviews Crisler Arena. Crisler scored worse than Loyola’s arena, Carver Hawkeye, the Kohl Center, and the Barn. But damn it we beat Assembly Hall (Ill) and Welsh-Ryan!
The ABC12 Athlete of the week is Trey Ziegler
Video fluff
Novak Earns Academic All-District IV Honor
Business school, good grades, helping kids, etc.
Tournament expansion isn’t [...]
- Detroit Free Press on February 5, 2010, 9:47 AM CT
(33 days ago)
The last time Bill Frieder was at Crisler Arena for a basketball game, he was Michigan's coach.
- The Wolverine/Rivals on February 5, 2010, 9:32 AM CT
(33 days ago)
Rivals.com lists Cleveland (Ohio) Glenville offensive tackle Aundrey Walker at 6-5 and 355 pounds, but the mammoth lineman is also one of the more athletic tackles in the Midwest for the 2011 class. Walker has steadily been adding offers this winter and his latest is from Michiga
- MGoBlog on February 5, 2010, 4:32 AM CT
(34 days ago)
BLACK HEART GOLD PODCAST 22: CREEPYPALOOZA IN MONO
I talk recruiting with Iowa heathens, also STADIUM MUSIC. Very awkward.
Leafs say Komisarek done for year; Team USA down 2 defensemen
lame for M and national reasons
Gary Grant will be back in Ann Arbor this weekend
a rare trip. doesn't like flying.
Tournament expansion isn’t a done deal, it’s just inevitable
Wonk on doom.
- Detroit Free Press on February 5, 2010, 2:17 AM CT
(34 days ago)
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The NCAA has met with conference commissioners, university presidents and athletic directors about the possibility of expanding the men's basketball tournament.
- Detroit Free Press on February 5, 2010, 2:17 AM CT
(34 days ago)
MILWAUKEE — Saturday's Camp Randall Hockey Classic between the Wolverines and the Wisconsin Badgers is expected to draw more than 50,000 fans to the football venue built in 1918.
- Detroit Free Press on February 5, 2010, 2:17 AM CT
(34 days ago)
DETROIT — Former Wolverine and NFL player Jay Riemersma, who is one of four Republican congressional candidates running in Michigan's solidly conservative 2nd District, will host a rally Sunday in support of a planned Super Bowl ad that is expected to use college football star Tim Tebow and his mother to convey an anti-abortion message.
- Detroit Free Press on February 5, 2010, 1:32 AM CT
(34 days ago)
The main question I had for Rodriguez: Why assume an unnecessary risk on this player? What's the point?
