The Michigan Daily

A rough day for the Detroit Three in Washington

kelly_fraser — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 21:05:08 -0500

For the southeast Michigan’s economic engine, Thursday looked like a dark day.

First, Rep. John Dingell, a Democrat from Dearborn whose district includes Ann Arbor, lost his seat as chair of the powerful House Energy and Commerce Committee. Dingell has been a long-time advocate for the auto industry in Congress.

Taylor, Johnson, Jamison and Massey named captains

Dan_Feldman — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 23:20:05 -0500

Senior nose tackle Terrance Taylor was speaking with reporters Monday when fifth-year senior defensive tackle Will Johnson walked by.

“Nobody cares, Terrance,” Johnson said.

“It's your 42-year-old birthday, Will,” Taylor said before turning back to the reporters. ““You see he's losing his hair? You see that?”

MAP wins 15 seats on MSA, DAAP wins five

Gabe_Nelson — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 01:38:51 -0500

In the Michigan Student Assembly election that ended last night, The Michigan Action Party won 15 seats and the Defend Affirmative Action Part won five. Eight write-in candidates and two independents also won seats. MAP swept all nine LSA seats. Turnout among eligible voters was low at 9.6 percent, but higher than the 5.3 percent in last year's fall elections.

Regents approve name change to ‘School of Kinesiology’

jacob_smilovitz — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 22:34:15 -0500

After a unanimous vote by the Board of Regents today, the Division of Kinesiology has been officially renamed the School of Kinesiology. The change will take effect Dec. 1.

'M' stuns No. 4 UCLA for first win over top-five team since 1997

Nicole_Auerbach — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 01:08:55 -0500

NEW YORK — Junior DeShawn Sims rolled to the basket, received a pass from redshirt sophomore Anthony Wright and slammed home Michigan's victory over No. 4 UCLA with 34 seconds remaining in the game.

But the Bruins refused to give up.

On the next possession, UCLA forward Nikola Dragovic hit a 3-pointer, pulling the game back within one point.

On Men's Basketball: A fresh beginning

ruth_lincoln — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 00:58:29 -0500

NEW YORK — In his most famous song “New York, New York”, the late Frank Sinatra sang his famous line, “I’m gonna make a brand new start of it - in old New York. And if I can make it there, I’ll make it anywhere.”

Thursday's 55-52 upset of No. 4 UCLA was the Michigan men’s basketball team’s verse, its first chance to shine against a dominant team.

Wolverines show improvement against Aggies, but can't turn corner

Tim_Rohan — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 23:12:35 -0500

The Michigan women’s basketball team was inches away from tying the game and forcing overtime in a statement game of its own.

A year ago, the Wolverines lost at Texas A&M by 28 points, and faced the Aggies again last night at Crisler Arena.

The Game: Michigan upsets UCLA -- Live Blog

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 23:34:01 -0500

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Explained: How is the Big House's attendance calculated?

kelly_fraser — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 18:03:39 -0500

Though they may not be able to count on seeing their team win the game, Michigan fans can rely on at least one thing when they visit the Big House: the announcement that the number of fans in attendance is the largest at any stadium in America. But that official count may not represent the actual number of fans in the stands.

Breakdown: Michigan football vs. Ohio State

nathan_sandals — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 16:21:03 -0500

Michigan rushing offense vs. Ohio State rushing defense
Junior running back Brandon Minor said Monday he would play regardless of his injuries. With Minor in the backfield and junior running back Carlos Brown coming off a good game against Northwestern, the Wolverines appear to be in good position — until the Ohio State defense is accounted for.