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January 16, 2013

: Erin Kirkland/Daily

Mel Kiper Jr.: Lewan made ‘bad call’ returning for senior season

BY STEPHEN J. NESBITT

Among the most surprised at the news of Lewan's return was ESPN draft analyst Mel Kiper Jr., who had Lewan slotted as the No. 2 left tackle in the upcoming NFL Draft and a top-15 selection. “Bad call,” Kiper wrote Wednesday morning. “I didn't see Lewan falling much past No. 15 overall in this draft, and while I respect the decision, I don't want to see a kid worth a lot of money right now holding out.”

January 16, 2013

: Adam Glanzman/Daily

Denard Robinson will play wide receiver at Senior Bowl

BY ZACH HELFAND

Denard Robinson will play wide receiver in the Senior Bowl, according to a report by the Associated Press. The Detroit Free Press first reported the change of positions on Jan. 9.

January 09, 2013

: Erin Kirkland/Daily

Taylor Lewan turns down NFL Draft to return to Michigan

BY ZACH HELFAND

After weeks of perceived hints, Lewan declared in a surprising announcement Wednesday that he will stay at Michigan for his fifth-year senior season, forgoing a shot at the 2013 NFL Draft. Heeding the custom set by linemen like Long, and even the mantra of late Michigan coach Bo Schembechler, Lewan chose Michigan tradition over NFL riches.

January 01, 2013

: Erin Kirkland/Daily

Zach Helfand: Dear Denard

BY ZACH HELFAND

TAMPA, Fla. — Even after it was over, Denard, you made three strangers smile.

January 01, 2013

: Erin Kirkland/Daily

Ben Estes: Not quite there

BY BEN ESTES

TAMPA, Fla. — Minutes after Dylan Thompson threw what proved to be the game-winning touchdown, once counterpart Devin Gardner’s last-ditch miracle shot fluttered hopelessly to the ground and South Carolina’s Outback Bowl victory was complete, the Gamecock quarterback paced slowly down the field, arms extended toward the sky.

January 01, 2013

: Erin Kirkland/Daily

Michigan defense foiled and finished by the big play

BY STEPHEN J. NESBITT

TAMPA, Fla — Dylan Thompson never saw his pass that split a trio of Michigan defenders for a perfect 32-yard strike into the arms of receiver Bruce Ellington. He heard it, though.

January 01, 2013

: Erin Kirkland/Daily

Final Gamecock drive dooms Wolverines in Outback Bowl

BY LUKE PASCH

TAMPA , Fla. — In Tuesday’s Outback Bowl, the Cocks sprung up early and finished on top to spoil the Wolverines’ New Year’s Day.

January 01, 2013

: Erin Kirkland/Daily

Recap: South Carolina scores with 11 seconds left to take Outback Bowl

BY DAILY FOOTBALL BEAT

TAMPA, Fla. — At the start of the first quarter, it looked like this one could get ugly in a hurry.

December 31, 2012

: Erin Kirkland/Daily

Breakdown: Wolverines and ‘Cocks tangle in Outback Bowl

BY STEPHEN J. NESBITT

TAMPA, Fla. — The No. 19 Michigan football team will ring in 2013 on Tuesday by squaring off against No. 11 South Carolina in the Outback Bowl at Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, home of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

December 31, 2012

: Erin Kirkland/Daily

Outback Bowl features quarterback questions and exiting stars

BY LUCAS PASCH

TAMPA, Fla. — Coincidentally, South Carolina’s quarterback situation is, like Michigan’s, murky. Spurrier named junior Connor Shaw his starter on Monday but also mentioned that redshirt sophomore Dylan Thompson, who has been very effective in stints, is “going to play in there somewhere.”

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