Stories by Ben Estes
When not ordering sprints, Roy Roundtree focuses on timing
- Adam Glanzman/Daily
BY BEN ESTES
Nobody was too worried when Roy Roundtree was forced to miss most of fall camp after undergoing knee surgery. The fifth-year senior wide receiver was back in time for the season opener against Alabama and hasn’t missed time since.
Wolverines come out of bye refreshed, looking to avoid rust
- Todd Needle/Daily
BY BEN ESTES
Senior defensive lineman Craig Roh feels “rejuvenated,” redshirt junior offensive tackle Lewan is suddenly “energized,” and Brady Hoke — well, the ever-workmanlike Hoke said he was pleased with his team’s productivity during the bye week.
Robinson runs out of Notre Dame magic in ugly loss to the Fighting Irish
- Erin Kirkland/Daily
BY BEN ESTES
But for all the heroics he's previously displayed against Notre Dame, Denard Robinson finally ran out of magic. A series of missed opportunities and mind-boggling mistakes — none more prominent than Robinson’s own — doomed No. 18 Michigan in a 13-6 loss to the 11th-ranked Fighting Irish.
Breakdown: Michigan set for another heartstopper against Fighting Irish
- Erin Kirkland/Daily
BY BEN ESTES
After two weeks of playing against subpar opponents — though Air Force certainly didn’t play like one — the No. 18 Michigan football team returns to stiffer competition this week with a primetime tilt against Notre Dame on the road.
Eyes on the Irish: Kelly wary of Robinson’s abilities
BY BEN ESTES
If Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly’s press conference this week proved anything, it’s that Brady Hoke doesn’t control the market cornered on coachspeak.
Group of University students pulls fast one at Notre Dame Stadium
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BY BEN ESTES
Rivalries tend to bring the best out of the opposing teams. They also bring the best out of the respective fanbases, which was evidenced by events in South Bend early Wednesday morning.
Notebook: Hoke likes progress of receivers, Lewan wants a meaner offensive line
- Adam Glanzman/Daily
BY BEN ESTES
In passing for 294 yards against Massachusetts on Saturday, senior quarterback Denard Robinson did more than just produce in terms of sheer volume.
Despite improved performance, Hoke not satisfied with running game against UMass
- Adam Glanzman/Daily
BY BEN ESTES
It was when Fitzgerald Toussaint paused that the inevitable outcome became clear.
It happened late in the first quarter on Saturday, when the redshirt junior running back broke a tackle after having bounced to the outside. Toussaint stopped briefly to regain his balance. Upon recovery, he found himself about 10 yards from the end zone. There were no Massachusetts defenders in immediate sight.
Wolverines vowing not to overlook Massachusetts
- Erin Kirkland/Daily
BY BEN ESTES
All the games count the same for the Michigan football team, but it’d be hard to fault the Wolverines if they looked past Massachusetts, their opponent on Saturday at Michigan Stadium.
Lack of catches not a concern for team-first Roundtree
- Todd Needle/Daily
BY BEN ESTES
The Michigan football team’s passing game has been seized by Devinmania, with the development of junior receiver Devin Gardner and the emergence of freshman tight end Devin Funchess dominating the conversation surrounding the team this week.
