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‘Put the fries in the bag, bro’: Michigan football makes history in Michigan State rivalry showdown
Read full article: ‘Put the fries in the bag, bro’: Michigan football makes history in Michigan State rivalry showdownMichigan Wolverines leader Sherrone Moore made history by becoming the first head coach to beat the Michigan State Spartans in his first game of the in-state rivalry since Bennie Oosterbaan in 1948, thanks to a fourth down stop.
Denard Robinson and Braylon Edwards are among former Michigan players suing NCAA and Big Ten Network
Read full article: Denard Robinson and Braylon Edwards are among former Michigan players suing NCAA and Big Ten NetworkFormer Michigan football stars Denard Robinson and Braylon Edwards are suing the NCAA and Big Ten Network with other former Wolverines players.
Brady Hoke to retire as San Diego State coach at end of the season after 6 years with the school
Read full article: Brady Hoke to retire as San Diego State coach at end of the season after 6 years with the schoolSan Diego State coach Brady Hoke says he will retire from leading the Aztecs after this season, having guided the program for six years over two stints that included three bowl appearances.
SDSU defends handling of Araiza gang-rape allegation inquiry
Read full article: SDSU defends handling of Araiza gang-rape allegation inquirySan Diego State football coach Brady Hoke says he didn’t know star punter Matt Arazia had been accused of participating in the gang rape of a 17-year-old girl at an off-campus party in October until a civil lawsuit was filed last week.
Michigan State coach Mel Tucker calls Michigan ‘school up/down the road’ 4 times ahead of matchup
Read full article: Michigan State coach Mel Tucker calls Michigan ‘school up/down the road’ 4 times ahead of matchupEAST LANSING, Mich. – Michigan State football coach Mel Tucker tried to avoid saying the name of his in-state rival ahead of their matchup this weekend, calling Michigan “that school up/down the road” four times during his Tuesday press conference. In his first season as Michigan State’s head coach, Tucker is stoking the flames of an already-hot rivalry between the Wolverines and Spartans. You can hear Tucker calling Michigan “the school up/down the road” in the clips beneath each quote. “This game against the school down the road is not just another game, so it’s really special to me," Tucker said. “We know that it’s always a physical game," Tucker said.
Michigan battling for bowl eligibility against Maryland Saturday
Read full article: Michigan battling for bowl eligibility against Maryland SaturdayANN ARBOR, Mich. – Michigan's football season has been a disappointment from basically every single angle. With a win against Maryland Saturday the Wolverines will qualify for, and surely receive an invitation to, a bowl game. But qualifying for a bowl game could upgrade the 2014 season from total disaster to serious disappointment. Most importantly, focusing on a bowl game would buy the university more time in its search for an athletic director and potential replacement for Hoke. What we learn from this flashback is that fans have power, because the fans ultimately drive the financial and future success of Michigan football.
University of Michigan RB Fitzgerald Toussaint arrested for drunken driving
Read full article: University of Michigan RB Fitzgerald Toussaint arrested for drunken drivingANN ARBOR, Mich. – The starting running back for the Michigan Wolverines, Fitzgerald Toussaint, was arrested on DUI charges Saturday night in Ann Arbor after having a blood alcohol level over the legal limit of .08. Head coach Brady Hoke said in a statement, "Fitz made a poor decision and has been suspended indefinitely because of that action." Read: Michigan-Alabama to open season in prime timeToussiant finished second on the team behind Denard Robinson in total rushing yards, with 1,041 yards and nine touchdowns. There is no word yet on whether he'll miss Michigan's season-opener against Alabama in Dallas. Related:Read: U of M marching band headed to TexasRead: University of Michigan football coach Brady Hoke says 2nd year usually harder than 1st
U of M coach Brady Hoke named Big Ten Coach of the Year
Read full article: U of M coach Brady Hoke named Big Ten Coach of the YearPARK RIDGE, Ill. – According to reports, the Big Ten Conference announced on Wednesday that University of Michigan head football coach Brady Hoke was chosen as the Hayes-Schembechler Coach of the Year. Hoke is the sixth first-year coach to earn the McClain Coach of the Year award, which dates back to 1972. The Hayes-Schembechler Coach of the Year honor pays tribute to Ohio State's Woody Hayes and Michigan's Bo Schembechler. For more check out MGOBLUE.com