Stories by Stephen J. Nesbitt
Notebook: Michigan coaching staff supports Chuck Pagano, tight ends get Wellmanized
- Todd Needle/Daily
BY STEPHEN J. NESBITT
While Chuck Pagano lies in a hospital bed at the IU Simon Cancer Center in Indianapolis, Ind. in a battle for his life, the Michigan football coaching staff will be offering every bit of support it can.
After Purdue misfire, Herbstreit says Michigan has 'shot to get to Indy'
BY STEPHEN J. NESBITT
Kirk Herbstreit can’t figure out the Big Ten, either. Last weekend, in the hours before the Michigan football team kicked off its Big Ten schedule with a Saturday matchup with Purdue, Herbstreit, an ESPN college football analyst, made waves by picking the Boilermakers to upset Michigan.
Local band releases 'Take it to the Big House'
BY STEPHEN J. NESBITT
The Big House caught up to Denard Robinson, and that's not an easy thing to do. Robinson has 'Here's to You, Denard Robinson' and 'I Love You, Denard.' Michigan Stadium has 'In the Big House,' which boomed through the stadium before, during and after every game last season. And now there's 'Take it to the Big House.'
SportsMonday Column: Big Ten has a long way to go to earn respect
- Todd Needle/Daily
BY STEPHEN J. NESBITT
WEST LAFAYETTE — Trees blanket the horizon beyond the eastern border of Ross-Ade Stadium, stretching endlessly, interrupted only by the smoke stacks and wind turbines that soar skyward in the distance.
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‘Road Warrior’ Michigan defense makes statement in West Lafayette
- Todd Needle/Daily
BY STEPHEN J. NESBITT
WEST LAFAYETTE — The nondescript black lettering is only slightly visible against the camouflage canvas of the Michigan football team’s undershirt: Team 133, Road Warrior.
Michigan opens Big Ten season with visit to Purdue
- Erin Kirkland/Daily
BY STEPHEN J. NESBITT
That last one stung. It’s been two weeks since the Michigan football team lost to No. 9 Notre Dame, 13-6, after a lackluster performance by senior quarterback Denard Robinson and the Michigan offense.
Behind Enemy Lines: Purdue CB Ricardo Allen
- Erin Kirkland/Daily
BY STEPHEN J. NESBITT
Ricardo Allen can’t shake one moment from Michigan’s 36-14 victory over Purdue last season. It’s the image of redshirt junior running back Fitzgerald Toussaint dashing on a diagonal through the Boilermakers’ defense for a long touchdown run.
Hoke, offensive line vow to protect Robinson in backfield
- Todd Needle/Daily
BY STEPHEN J. NESBITT
Nobody’s denying that Denard Robinson struggled mightily in the Michigan football team’s 13-6 loss to Notre Dame. Robinson ended five consecutive drives with turnovers — including four interceptions on four straight throws.
SportsMonday Column: Nothing builds a brand better than winning
- Alden Reiss/Daily
BY STEPHEN J. NESBITT
There’s something different about this fall. That history is all but forgotten. Michigan is back on the rise. And hold your breath, because this is going to be a year you don’t want to forget.
‘Team 133’ returns Robinson’s apology after loss to Notre Dame
- Terra Molengraff/Daily
BY STEPHEN J. NESBITT
On Saturday evening, minutes after losing to Notre Dame in what he called the worst game of his career, Denard Robinson wanted to apologize.
