Kaepernick started a conversation about the intrinsic link between race and sports. After the President’s pointed remarks, that conversation has reached a tipping point, and two clear sides have emerged.
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Michigan escaped Purdue with its first conference win of the season, and is now entering its bye week with Michigan State as the next team on the docket. The Daily breaks down the good, the bad and the ugly from Saturday’s game.
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Wilton Speight left the game with an injury in the first quarter, but his replacement John O'Korn excelled and brought No. 8 Michigan (4-0) a 28-10 win to open the Big Ten season.
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Zach Gentry put forth a breakout performance in a game that the Wolverines may have needed it more than ever, solidifying his journey from quarterback to tight end.
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But on Sunday at U-M Soccer Stadium, things broke more in No. 22 Michigan’s favor – as they have for much of this season.
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Against the Buckeyes, junior forward Emma Way managed to connect despite Michigan’s offensive struggles throughout the match.
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This weekend, the Wolverines dealt with the challenge of launching a new campaign after their unprecedented season.
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Thursday night’s contest was in many ways lopsided, and if all opportunities were equal, the Golden Gophers could rightfully say they dominated the match.
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While No. 8 Michigan’s recent offensive struggles may have boosted Purdue’s chances at an upset, the Boilermakers may also be a far more worthy opponent than people originally thought.
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There is no question that Peoples-Jones has had his spotlight in the punt return game. Now, that spotlight is only getting brighter.
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While speaking at his weekly press conference Monday afternoon, Jim Harbaugh made it very clear that he believes there needs to be league-wide reform to improve visiting locker rooms across the Big Ten.
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Jim Harbaugh believes he may have learned a valuable lesson about this team: it can close out games.
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Saturday’s win showed us what John O’Korn has become — a dependable backup whose performance in relief of Speight may have just reopened the quarterback competition.
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For a unit whose central purpose is to protect the quarterback, the Wolverines’ offensive line put forth a underwhelming performance.
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But Michigan (2-1-1 Big Ten, 5-2-4 overall) did the unexpected again, upsetting Wisconsin, 2-1, in overtime for its first victory over a top-10 team since 2014.
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Midfielder Ivo Cerda stared at his teammates, clapped his hands fervently and shouted, “Keep it going!” The junior captain lived by his mantra, setting the example for his teammates to follow.
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Inconsistency plagued Michigan through both matches, as it struggled to piece together a full set of well-rounded volleyball.
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In short, what was once a rollover game is now a legitimate contest. Here’s what to watch for when Michigan opens its conference season Saturday:
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The Daily talked with Ezechukwu at Big Ten Media Days in July to discuss his team’s new attitude, changes in defensive scheme and Brohm, a cult figure among die-hard college football fans.
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Through three equally earth-shattering performances, the Wolverines have made the case that they could be as good as — if not better than — last year’s historically good unit.