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Illini Gain Historic, Emotional Win Over #24 Michigan, Fans Storm Field

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In the past half-century, the Illinois Fighting Illini have beaten the Michigan Wolverines at home just twice, in 1983 and 2009, entering today. Make it three, as the #21 Illini upset the #24 Wolverines 21-7 on Memorial Stadium's 100th anniversary/Official Rededication game. It was the 77th sellout in the history of the historic stadium, and what a coincidence given how today … [Read more...] about Illini Gain Historic, Emotional Win Over #24 Michigan, Fans Storm Field

Michigan Wolverines Among Most Hated Teams, Polls Show

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With the Michigan Wolverines in the national title game, for the first time ever, we re-examine this piece from 2014. Because after all, being hated is a compliment in its own way. You know the old adage- being talked about badly is better than not being talked about. There must be a lot of Ohio transplants living in Las Vegas. Maybe some Ohio State and Michigan State alumni … [Read more...] about Michigan Wolverines Among Most Hated Teams, Polls Show

Jim Harbaugh Quadruples Down on Anti-Abortion Stance

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Editor's note: With the National Championship game tomorrow, we re-up this Jim Harbaugh piece from Big Ten Media Days 2022.  The final coach to speak on dais at Big Ten Media Days, Michigan's Jim Harbaugh, has a whole lot to say, on issues that greatly transcend football, but he didn't say anything worthwhile during his time at the podium. … [Read more...] about Jim Harbaugh Quadruples Down on Anti-Abortion Stance

Rose Bowl CFP Semifinal Preview: Michigan Wolverines vs Alabama Crimson Tide

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Recently freed political prisoner Jim Harbaugh, and his merry band of inspirational, overly oppressed freedom fighters known as the Michigan Wolverines football team are back in the College Football Playoff for the third straight season. Having endured unfathomable levels of adversity this season, as perfectly articulated by OC/late season Interim Head Coach Sherrone Moore … [Read more...] about Rose Bowl CFP Semifinal Preview: Michigan Wolverines vs Alabama Crimson Tide

Brady Hoke: how warm is his seat getting?

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With Michigan’s recent loss to Iowa, there have been talks about Brady Hoke and others on his staff being on the hot seat. A 7-4 record is not where Michigan was expected to be going into the Ohio State game, but 7-4 is no reason to make any rash decisions. More people are calling for the head of Al Borges than they are for the scalp of Brady Hoke. But that doesn't mean … [Read more...] about Brady Hoke: how warm is his seat getting?

Michigan Wolverines suspend safety Thomas Gordon

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Two short seasons after starting his Michigan Wolverines career on one of the nation’s worst defenses, Thomas Gordon, with the help of Brady Hoke, enters his senior season as an anchor on one of the nation’s best defensive units. Then again, they'll start two safeties today with zero combined starts. The Michigan Wolverines suspended Thomas Gordon today for the game versus … [Read more...] about Michigan Wolverines suspend safety Thomas Gordon

Single threat QB Denard Robinson pleads guilty to driving on a suspended license

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Michigan Wolverines quarterback Denard Robinson pleaded guilty to driving with a suspended license but still remains eligible to play in U-M's inevitable Outback Bowl loss to South Carolina. He paid a fine and faces no additional punishment from the university. The Wolverines suspended three players from this game earlier this week including their punter, who got the Big Ten … [Read more...] about Single threat QB Denard Robinson pleads guilty to driving on a suspended license

Michigan Looks to Bounce Back After Bama

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After a receiving a thorough beat down from Alabama last week, Michigan is looking to get back to their winning ways this Saturday against Air Force. A home opener against a weak opponent is the perfect hangover remedy for a team coming off a tough loss. With Fitzgerald Toussaint off of suspension and Denard Robinson’s poor play against Alabama, don’t expect the Wolverines to … [Read more...] about Michigan Looks to Bounce Back After Bama