September 13, 2006

Hamilton's kick spoils Powlus's comeback

BY BRETT FORREST

Michigan vs. Notre Dame week
All week long, Daily Sports will run its original coverage of one of the 33 games in the historical series between the NCAA's two winningest programs.
The series continues today with coverage from the 1994 season. After defeating Notre Dame, 26-24, Michigan finished a disappointing 8-4 on the year.
We've also included a column from then-Daily Sports Writer Michael Rosenberg, who now writes a column for the Detroit Free Press.
Sept. 12, 1994

September 13, 2006

Pollock's TD well-earned

BY MATT SINGER

At Michigan, walk-ons are lucky to get one chance to shine.
Last Saturday, senior linebacker Max Pollock got his opportunity. And he took advantage.
With just under 12 minutes to go in the Wolverines' matchup against Central Michigan, Pollock lined up for his second snap of the game. Michigan held a comfortable 34-10 lead, and the coaches decided to give the hard-working walk-on some reps in front of the Big House crowd.
What happened next was vindication for anyone who still believes in the underdog.

September 12, 2006

Morgan Morel

Woodley chases QBs, records

BY STEPHANIE WRIGHT

Every time LaMarr Woodley sacks a quarterback this year, Rondell Biggs cringes.
At the end of last season, the two defensive ends, along with position mate Tim Jamison, started a competition to see which player could get the most sacks and make the most tackles in 2006. Two games into the season, Woodley and Biggs have each recorded eight tackles, including five for loss. But Woodley holds the advantage in sacks, leading Biggs four sacks to three.
It's a gap Woodley plans on widening.

September 11, 2006

Angela Cesere

Bihl works way into 'M' lineup

BY SCOTT BELL

When Mark Bihl watched his teammates go away for Spring Break last season, he knew most were headed off to escape for a week and have some fun.
Bihl's destination? His family's farm in Washington Court House, Ohio.
The fifth-year senior's trip home wasn't a punishment for him. He was doing exactly what he loves to do.
"I get the night checks, the midnight checks, to go and check cows," Bihl said. "That's always fun for me: Watching cows have calves and getting to see all of the baby calves.