Michigan Football

September 21, 2006

Across enemy lines: Badger QB John Stocco

BY SCOTT BELL

In August, Daily Sports Editor Scott Bell sat down with a member of each of Michigan's home conference opponents. This week, we'll look at Wisconsin senior quarterback John Stocco. Stocco is entering his third season as the Badgers' signal caller, and he holds a 22-6 record as the starter. He's also led Wisconsin to two straight bowl-game victories.
Scott Bell: Over the offseason, Bret Bielema replaced Barry Alvarez as your head coach. What's the transition going to be like, and what does Bielema bring as a coach that maybe Alvarez didn't?

September 21, 2006

: Jessica Boullion

2006 Depth Chart

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Football Saturday
Three weeks into the 2006 season, it's hard to imagine the Wolverines looking any better. Michigan tuned up against its first two cupcake opponents, and then demolished Notre Dame in South Bend.

September 21, 2006

Varsity hopes to avoid slip-up against Badgers

BY STEPHANIE WRIGHT

Big wins tend to bring big letdowns.
The Wolverines certainly notched a big victory last Saturday when they demolished then-No. 2 Notre Dame, 47-21, in South Bend.
Tomorrow No. 6 Michigan (3-0) will try to avoid the letdown when it kicks off its Big Ten schedule against Wisconsin.
At Monday's press conference, Michigan coach Lloyd Carr said he has been preparing his squad for this challenge since before the season started. Win or lose, Carr knew the Notre Dame game would be an emotional one for the Wolverines.

September 21, 2006

Secondary support

Senior cornerback Leon Hall may get most of the glory, but he isn't the lone Wolverine tearing up opposing offenses. A group of six non-seniors does its best to help hold the reins of the secondary. And while it may not be topping All-American lists just yet, this sextet of defenders is ready to bring Michigan's defense back to the upper echelon.
Brandon Harrison
Year: Sophomore
Positions: Cornerback/Safety
Hometown: Dayton
Height: 5-foot-8
Weight: 206 lbs.
Forty-Yard Time: 4.25 seconds

September 21, 2006

: Angela Cesere

Staff Picks

Yost III makes picks, hopes to bring celebs to top
Even though the picture displayed above is Fielding H. Yost, the picks come from his grandson Fielding H. Yost, III. A resident of Midland, Yost, III never really left Ann Arbor. He can recount timeless memories of the Big House that span several decades. Currently, Yost, III works as a residential remodeling contractor. He attended the University of Hawaii but went to the Michigan for graduate school. Recently, Yost, III has become a proponent of the Save the Big House plan to keep Michigan Stadium free of luxury boxes.

September 20, 2006

: Jonathan Duggan

Matt Singer: This year, 'M' lets us dream

BY MATT SINGER

It's week one of the Big Ten season. And the dream is alive.
The Wolverines are undefeated.
Take a look at that. Swish it around in your mouth for a couple seconds. Tastes good, doesn't it?
Big Ten titles are great. Rose Bowls are awesome. Wins like Michigan State in 2004 and Penn State in 2005 are moments no Michigan fan will ever forget.
But a national title - that's what we're really after.

September 20, 2006

Irish will avenge last year's loss to Sparty

BY H. JOSE BOSCH

Here at Around the Big Ten (ATB), we like to hold ourselves to a high standard of excellence. So, our apologies go out to Iowa State for incorrectly stating it hadn't beaten Iowa since 2002 (The Cyclones had won six of the last eight). Way to go guys, you really showed the Hawkeyes - and made ATB look "great" while doing it. That's the last time we trust a Big Ten injury report. Drew Tate's "abdominal strain" didn't seem to bother him a bit. Anyway, without further ado, here are the (we think) factually correct picks:

September 20, 2006

Oluigbo impresses on big stage

BY MATT SINGER

As a fullback and special-teams player, Obi Oluigbo doesn't spend much time in the spotlight. But for two plays during Saturday's game at Notre Dame Stadium, the fifth-year senior was front-and-center.
After kicker Garrett Rivas's extra point was blocked, keeping the Michigan lead at 13-7, Oluigbo helped swing the momentum back in Michigan's favor by drilling Fighting Irish kick returner David Grimes on the ensuing kickoff. The ball popped free, cornerback Morgan Trent pounced on it and the Wolverines had marvelous field position at the Notre Dame 27-yard line.

September 19, 2006

'M' Note: Wolverines on special edition Wheaties box

The Michigan football program is joining the ranks of Michael Jordan and Lance Armstrong in a time-honored tradition of sports greatness: a special-edition Wheaties cereal box.
The nation's winningest college football program is featured with a picture of the Big House on the front and the marching band on the back. Also on the back is a short description of Michigan's rich history.
The celebrated football programs of Georgia and Notre Dame also grace the fronts of the special-edition boxes.

September 19, 2006

: Steven Neff

Three arrested in Duquesne shooting

PITTSBURGH (AP) - Police charged two men Tuesday with shooting five Duquesne University basketball players after a school dance, and they accused a 19-year-old sophomore of helping get the men and their friends into the dance despite knowing some were armed.
Brandon Baynes, 18, was arraigned on five counts of criminal attempt at homicide. Prosecutors also filed charges of aggravated assault, criminal conspiracy and weapons counts against him and William Holmes, 18. A reckless endangerment charge was also filed against Holmes, who is still being sought.

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