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At least 4 Michigan State football players making deals in Michigan Stadium tunnel attack
Read full article: At least 4 Michigan State football players making deals in Michigan Stadium tunnel attackAt least four more Michigan State football players facing misdemeanor charges for a skirmish inside the Michigan Stadium tunnel will likely have their cases dismissed in exchange for community service and other conditions, lawyers said Friday.
Michigan football coach Mike Hart carted off field after apparent seizure on sideline
Read full article: Michigan football coach Mike Hart carted off field after apparent seizure on sidelineUniversity of Michigan running backs coach Mike Hart was taken off the field during Saturdayโs game on a stretcher.
McNamara will share the spotlight at Michigan football spring game
Read full article: McNamara will share the spotlight at Michigan football spring gameAfter leading Michigan to its first Big Ten championship in 16 years, Cade McNamara could be excused for expecting to be the quarterback getting the most attention at Saturdayโs spring game.
Michigan footballโs Mike Macdonald returning to Ravens as defensive coordinator
Read full article: Michigan footballโs Mike Macdonald returning to Ravens as defensive coordinatorThe Baltimore Ravens have hired Mike Macdonald as their defensive coordinator, bringing him back from the college ranks after a season at Michigan.
Orange Bowl preview: Surprising Michigan takes run at Georgiaโs dominant D in CFP
Read full article: Orange Bowl preview: Surprising Michigan takes run at Georgiaโs dominant D in CFPNo. 2 Michigan is the first team to reach the College Football Playoff after starting a season unranked in the AP Top 25.
Michigan vs. Georgia in Orange Bowl semifinal: Jake Buttโs 5 keys to Wolverines win
Read full article: Michigan vs. Georgia in Orange Bowl semifinal: Jake Buttโs 5 keys to Wolverines winMichigan will take the field against Georgia on Friday night in the College Football Playoff semifinal game in the Orange Bowl.
No. 9 Michigan yet to trail in a game with Huskers up next
Read full article: No. 9 Michigan yet to trail in a game with Huskers up nextNinth-ranked Michigan looks to keep its roll going with a defense yet to give up more than 17 points and the confidence it can achieve championship goals after falling short in previous seasons under Jim Harbaugh.
Here's where 25 Michigan football transfers are playing and how they're doing this season
Read full article: Here's where 25 Michigan football transfers are playing and how they're doing this seasonThe transfer portal is a major part of college sports now, and no team has seen more roster turnover than Michigan in that department.
Quiz: How well do you know Michigan's new AD?
Read full article: Quiz: How well do you know Michigan's new AD?ANN ARBOR, Mich. โ Michigan announced the hiring of new athletic director Warde Manuel Friday morning. Manuel takes over for interim AD Jim Hackett, who brought in football coach Jim Harbaugh, extended the contract of basketball coach John Beilein and initiated a contract with Nike during his short tenure. Manuel is expected to begin his duties as Michigan AD in March. How well do you know Michigan's new athletic director ? MOBILE APP USERS: Tap here to take the quiz.
Sports MVP Bracket Spotlight: Chris Webber v. Anthony Carter
Read full article: Sports MVP Bracket Spotlight: Chris Webber v. Anthony CarterThe West Region's 4-13 contest between Fab Five-era Michigan star Chris Webber and Wolverine football great Anthony Carter is a surprisingly competitive match-up. As a freshman and a sophomore, he led Michigan to two NCAA finals. In his two years at Michigan, Webber averaged a double-double with 17.4 PPG and 10 RPG. More importantly, Carter led the Panthers to the 1983 USFL championship--Detroit's only pro football championship since the 1957 Lions. So what's your call, the pure basketball talent of Chris Webber or the championship legacy of Anthony Carter?
Michigan battling for bowl eligibility against Maryland Saturday
Read full article: Michigan battling for bowl eligibility against Maryland SaturdayANN ARBOR, Mich. โ 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.
Dave Brandon resigns as Michigan AD, Jim Hackett named interim
Read full article: Dave Brandon resigns as Michigan AD, Jim Hackett named interimThe announcementPresident Mark Schlissel announced Friday afternoon that Dave Brandon has resigned as Michigan athletic director amid a storm of national scrutiny. Hackett was an offensive lineman at Michigan at the same time as Brandon under legendary coach Bo Schembechler. Brandon took over the Michigan athletic department with one goal in mind: Turn the tradition of the university into profit. Michigan could potentially be interested in the University of Connecticut's athletic director Warde J. Manuel, who served as associate AD at Michigan. Current Arkansas AD Jeff Long also rose to associate AD at Michigan before becoming the top dog at Pittsburgh.
Ann Arbor bank open on Columbus Day because 'Columbus is in Ohio'
Read full article: Ann Arbor bank open on Columbus Day because 'Columbus is in Ohio'ANN ARBOR, Mich. โ Fans of college football know Michigan and Ohio State hate each other on the field, but a local bank took the rivalry to the next level Monday by staying open on Columbus Day because "Columbus is in Ohio." The Bank of Ann Arbor announced their decision to stay open on Twitter Monday morning. The two teams will meet in Columbus on Nov. 29 this season. Ohio State is 4-1 on the young season, while Michigan has struggled early but improved to 3-4 with a win against Penn State Saturday.
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. โ 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
University of Michigan marching band will not go to Texas for season-opening football game
Read full article: University of Michigan marching band will not go to Texas for season-opening football gameThe University of Michigan marching band has been told it won't be traveling to Texas for the season opener against Alabama in September.
Martinsville Speedway boss loses Sugar Bowl bet
Read full article: Martinsville Speedway boss loses Sugar Bowl betMARTINSVILLE, Va. โ Tuesday night's down-to-the-wire Sugar Bowl victory for the University Michigan was quite sweet for Michigan International Speedway president Roger Curtis, but a bit sour for Martinsville Speedway president Clay Campbell. The game was a nail-biter to the very end, and while I'm obviously pleased Michigan won, it was a thrilling game for fans of both teams." The bet was simple: if the Hokies won, Curtis would have travelled to Martinsville to serve the Famous Martinsville Speedway Hotdogยฎ to media. If Michigan won, Campbell would visit MIS to serve the Coney Dogs to the press. Founded in 1947 by the late H.Clay Earles, Martinsville Speedway is the only track remaining on the NASCAR Sprint Cup circuit that hosted an event in the series' inaugural year, 1949.