Stories by Tim Rohan
Hoke talks after 31-14 win at Illinois
Michigan coach Brady Hoke talks about all aspects of his team's 31-14 win on the road at Illinois.
SportsMonday Column: Hoke's secret is leading with his seniors
- Marissa McClain/Daily
BY TIM ROHAN
One week before the biggest game of his life, Rick Kelly broke his leg. The senior defensive end’s Yorktown Tiger football career was cut short before he had the chance to finally beat crosstown rival Delta, who had dominated the series in recent years.
After dominant win, Mattison admits the return of Michigan's defense
- Marissa McClain/Daily
BY TIM ROHAN
CHAMPAIGN — Greg Mattison, the man who had said his defense would never play good enough for him — the man who said perfection was what he strived for — he was near tears.
Behind Enemy Lines: Q&A with Illinois wide receiver A.J. Jenkins
- Courtesy Illinois Athletic Department
BY TIM ROHAN
Illinois senior wide receiver A.J. Jenkins could’ve made a season out of his performances against Arkansas State and Northwestern this season. In the former, he caught 11 passes for 148 yards and a touchdown.
Denard Robinson discusses his performance after Iowa loss
Junior quarterback Denard Robinson talks after his two-turnover performance against Iowa in Michigan's second loss of the season.
Michigan coach Brady Hoke and players react to Joe Paterno's retirement announcement
With the announcement of Penn State coach Joe Paterno's retirement amid a child sex abuse scandal, Michigan coach Brady Hoke and a few players talk about the Nittany Lions' situation.
Toussaint dances his way into the spotlight
- Marissa McClain/Daily
BY TIM ROHAN
Junior Hemingway could hardly contain his laughter describing how well Fitz Toussaint could dance. “Fitz is a clown, man,” Hemingway said. “It’s like we’ll just be playing a song, and we’ll be like, ‘Fitz, Fitz.’ —”
Hoke rehashes Hemingway's close call, clock management down the stretch at Iowa
- Erin Kirkland/Daily
BY TIM ROHAN
Brady Hoke’s mouth was half agape as he talked to special teams ace Floyd Simmons on the sidelines. Hoke had just called his first timeout of the second half with 5:22 remaining in the fourth quarter. But the ‘oops’ look said he knew he made a mistake.
Hemingway's would-be catch overshadows in disappointing 24-16 loss
- Alden Reiss/Daily
BY TIM ROHAN
IOWA CITY — Did Junior Hemingway make the catch? Did he just become the hero? What did you see? A snapshot of his catch, frozen in time, shows both of his hands cupping the football, his knee down in bounds in the back of the endzone.
Robinson discusses disappointing Iowa loss
Junior quarterback Denard Robinson talks to the media after Michigan's disappointing 24-16 loss against Iowa.
