by Lance Callihan
12. March 2010 04:40
 | Previous Match-Ups:
Jan. 30: Michigan 5-4
Jan. 29: MSU 3-2
Nov. 14: MSU 3-2
Nov. 13: MSU 2-0 |  |
Best-of-Three CCHA Tournament Playoff Series
When: Friday-Sunday @ 7:05 P.M.
Where: Munn Ice Arena, East Lansing
TV: Fri/Sat – Comcast (Channel 900) … Sun – TBD
U of M Coach Red Berenson (AnnArbor.com): “We have to get off to a good start Friday if we want to put some pressure on them. I think there’s always more pressure on the home team, but if we could go in there and take the first game, the pressure will just multiply. If we could go in there and take away that home ice advantage, that would be huge.”
MSU Coach Rick Cromley (Lansing State Journal): “It'll be a great series, as will all the others in the second round. We usually have a tough time getting big crowds for the playoffs since students are on spring break. But with this series, it should be good.” For the Wolverines’ first round series last weekend against Lake Superior State, Goaltender Shawn Hunwick (Jr.) stepped in for the injured Bryan Hogan (Jr.), groin, admirably. Hunwich stopped 47 of the 49 shots he faced over two games against the CCHA’s 9th Best Offense (2.36 GPG). While the Spartans have only the 7th ranked offense (2.71 GPG), Hunwick won’t have the offensive support he enjoyed last week due to the fact the Spartans defense being far superior to the Lakers (CCHA GAA: MSU 2nd; LSSU 10th).
by Lance Callihan
11. March 2010 19:30
by Lance Callihan
11. March 2010 04:00
By Guest Writer: Jeff Papworth
 | When: Today @ 2:30 P.M.
TV: ESPN2
Previous Matchups:
Jan 30: U of M 60-46
Feb. 16: U of M 80-78 (OT) |  |
Michigan is tabbed as a #8 seed and they will face a team in Iowa that they have had much success against. Michigan handled Iowa at home; beat them in overtime in Iowa. The Wolverines will still have a tough road to make a tourney run, if they beat the Hawkeyes they will have to face a team in 
the Buckeyes that have won 9 out of their last 10 games and are possibly looking at a #1 seed in the NCAA tournament. Michigan beat Ohio State in their first match-up without having to face player of the year candidate Evan Turner.
Michigan’s second meeting at Ohio State with Turner was highly contested for most of the game. With 4 minutes to go and the Buckeyes lead down to 7, Manny Harris was sent to the line and missed the front end of a 1 in 1, which lost all momentum for the Wolverines.
From here on out, every game could be the last game as a Wolverine for the seniors and junior Manny Harris. Beilein has said his team will not play in the CBI tournament and it is highly unlikely they get an invite into the NIT with a record that is below .500.
It’s time for Manny Harris and DeShawn Sims to really shine. March is a time when stars are born. To save this season, they need to lead their team to 4 straight victories in 4 days to make the NCAA tournament.
by Lance Callihan
10. March 2010 19:50
I must have missed the memo, because I found an article three weeks old claiming Michigan will
most likely be facing off with Florida Atlantic in 2012 on the gridiron. FAU AD Craig Angelos says of the deal, “It looks like both sides are ammenable to it.”
Sports News And Scores ranks Tate Forcier & Fitzgerald Toussaint as the 3rd best backfield in the Big Ten next season. They are behind Wisconsin (Tolzien/Clay) & OSU (Prior/Saine). But I would have to disagree with this ranking and say that Iowa (Stanzi/Hampton/Robinson) should be third based on their production and wins on the field.
Joe Schad, ESPN, ranked his top 100 stars in college football. 
The only Wolverine placing in the list was Tate Forcier at #68. Conversely Andy Hutchins blogs that Denard Robinson should have been included: “He's got excellent speed and considerable agility, and Michigan needs him to be a playmaker in the open field. I doubt he disappoints, given those chances.”
Brian, Genuinely Sarcastic, gives his thoughts on the state of Michigan basketball following 
the thumping they received from Michigan State. He goes into the state of recruiting and John Beilein’s job security.
This weekend its on for the 7th seeded Michigan Hockey team. They will be facing off with the 2nd Seeded Michigan State in a best-of-three series in East Lansing, at Munn Ice Arena. With the Spartans taking the last few match-ups on the court and the gridiron, this definitely becomes a series that will be magnified by many.
Mark Eckel, The Times, ranks Desmond Howard’s free agent signing with the Green Bay Packers as the 10th best in the history of free agency.
by Lance Callihan
10. March 2010 07:30
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Name: Kris Frost
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Position: Outside Linebacker
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Height & Weight: 6’3” 210 lbs.
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High School: Butler Bulldogs (NC)
HIGHLIGHTS
Kris Frost (#4) Appears At :40, :50, 1:40, 3:20, 4:05, 4:15
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by Lance Callihan
9. March 2010 17:55
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Name: Andre Yruretagoyena
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Position: Offensive Guard
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Height & Weight: 6’5” 250 lbs.
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High School: Chaparral Firebirds (AZ)
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On Michigan (2/25): “I've always liked Michigan. The fan base is really supportive, the people up north are extremely nice, it’s a beautiful area, and it’s a great team with damn good history. I’ve only talked to them a little bit, but the coaches are really cool. Obviously the academics are top notch, as well.”
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by Lance Callihan
8. March 2010 07:30
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by Lance Callihan
6. March 2010 06:00
A win over the Spartans today won’t make up for a season full of disappointments for the Wolverines, but the game is still important. Michigan State needs a win to clinch a two or three way tie the Regular Season Big Ten Championship. Manny Harris, DeShawn Sims & company have a chance to play the role of spoiler. Will they step up in East Lansing?
by Lance Callihan
5. March 2010 07:35
by Lance Callihan
5. March 2010 06:45
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by Lance Callihan
3. March 2010 17:45
I’ve watched countless videos of hockey players practicing the Michigan Move in their basements or in their driveways. Every time I see the move it reminds me of that moment in the 1996 Tournament when Mike Legg shocked us all with his “Lacrosse”-like goal that propelled U of M past Minnesota and on their way to a NCAA Championship. I believe scoring the goal in a game is akin to bowling a 300 or hitting a grand slam. Here Kevin Mansolill scores the goal for his MJHL team, the Jacksonville Ice Dogs:
Mike Legg’s Goal in the ‘96 Tournament:
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by Lance Callihan
2. March 2010 14:00
Here is a well done highlight video of Charles Woodson’s 2009 NFL Defensive MVP Season:
The only thing missing in my opinion is his strip of Larry Fitzgerald in the Wild Card Game.