The Greatest Michigan vs. Notre Dame Games – 1989

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The 6th greatest game in the history of the rivalry is an ode to the Fighting Irish.  Notre Dame wins 24-19 on the legs on Raghid Ismail who returned consecutive U of M kickoffs for touchdowns.  I thought for a minute before including this game in the countdown but it truly was a once in . . . → Read More: The Greatest Michigan vs. Notre Dame Games – 1989

Brian Kelly’s Tuesday Press Conference

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2013 Big Ten Recruiting Rankings (8/1/2012)

TweetMonthly Big Ten (& Notre Dame) Recruiting Rankings (Last Month: July):

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Added four star Ross Douglas (CB-OH) just days after his de-commitment from Penn State.

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Added four star prospects Alex Anzalone (LB-PA) and Jamel James (RB-TX).  (Editor Note: Anzalone was a previous O$U Commit.)

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2013 Big Ten Recruiting Rankings (5/1/2012)

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Added 4 star linebacker Ben Gedeon (Hudson, OH) on 4/10. Quote from The Detroit News: "Michigan just has what I’m looking for,” Gedeon told the Cleveland Plain Dealer. "It has what I need to support me academically, I relate well with the coaches, it’s a great football program with players who really . . . → Read More: 2013 Big Ten Recruiting Rankings (5/1/2012)

2013 Big Ten Recruiting Rankings

The torrid pace the Wolverines set in February has finally slowed a tad since we last talked, but they did add Gareon Conley, Michael McCray and DeVeon Smith in March. . . . → Read More: 2013 Big Ten Recruiting Rankings

Under The Lights Highlights

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Old Hat Creative, which does all of Michigan’s Introductions before home games at the Big House, released a Under The Lights highlight video yesterday, enjoy:

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Grading The Performance: Notre Dame

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I’ve debated long and hard on how to grade Denard’s performance from this game. On the one hand he really struggled to execute in the passing game, there were horrible throws which were matched with even worse decisions. On the other hand Denard was asked to do things that he has long struggled with . . . → Read More: Grading The Performance: Notre Dame

Notre Dame Visitor List

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Visiting List is ever-changing, check in the Recruiting Forum for up to date changes:

2012 OT Zach Banner  DT Dan O’Brien    WR Jordan Payton   WR Darius Powe   RB Greg Garmon   OT Erik Magnuson   CB Anthony Standifer   Possible sighting from Brionte Dunn and more.

2013 OH DE Taco Charlton MI OT Steve Elmer  MT . . . → Read More: Notre Dame Visitor List

Notre Dame Head Coach Brian Kelly on Facing Michigan

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Notre Dame Head Coach Brian Kelly talks about defending Denard Robinson and getting the ball to Michael Floyd:

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Under The Lights Hype Video

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4th Greatest Season Opener – ‘86 vs. Notre Dame

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Although the 1986 match-up was a victory for Michigan, it is an ode to the Irish. Michigan entered 1986 ranked 2nd in the Country. The game at South Bend was Lou Holtz’s first leading Notre Dame after previously coaching at Minnesota. The Fighting Irish were unranked, but came out firing as they amassed 455 . . . → Read More: 4th Greatest Season Opener – ‘86 vs. Notre Dame

5th Greatest Season Opener – ‘99 vs. Notre Dame

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Michigan entered the match-up in 1999 ranked 7th in the country while Notre Dame was 16th. Tom Brady, Anthony Thomas, Marquise Walker & David Terrell powered the Wolverine offense. Drew Henson also came in periodically to spell Brady. With four minutes remaining, Notre Dame went for it and 4th & 1, hit a wide-open receiver . . . → Read More: 5th Greatest Season Opener – ‘99 vs. Notre Dame

A Chat with Erik Magnuson

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More Interviews from UMGoBlog – 2012 Recruiting Board

Offensive tackle is a huge position of need and Michigan got a verbal from one of the best in the country this past weekend in left coaster Erik Magnuson. The Californian made it in to Ann Arbor last weekend and made his verbal pledge to . . . → Read More: A Chat with Erik Magnuson

Profile for 2012 U of M Commit Tom Strobel

Tweet2012 Football Recruiting Board Name: Tom Strobel Position: DE Height & Weight: 6’6” 250 lbs. High School: Mentor (OH)

 

 

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Profile for 2012 U of M Commit Erik Magnuson

Tweet2012 Football Recruiting Board Name: Erik Magnuson Position: Offensive Tackle Height & Weight: 6’5” 290 lbs. High School: La Costa Canyon (CA)

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Erik’s Coach: “Erik’s a very athletic and aggressive player. He’s a . . . → Read More: Profile for 2012 U of M Commit Erik Magnuson