When Ohio State quarterback Braxton Miller switched positions, many media members portrayed the decision as a selfless act by an individual placing team needs above his own. That's a half-truth. Miller has no NFL future as a QB. He does have a lot of pro potential as a wide receiver though. So the situation is actually a win-win for Braxton Miller, for both his individual, and … [Read more...] about Braxton Miller could have Antwaan Randle El type NFL career
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One Cream Puff Too Many for the Buckeyes?
Last Saturday was a great day for camping. The cool autumn air quickened my bloodstream, the moon laced the woods with a lustrous silver light, and the Ohio State Buckeyes—along with most of the Big Ten—welcomed a cream puff into their home stadium for an early season feast. Cream puffs are tasty and go down easy with a hot drink, but watching someone eat a cream puff for … [Read more...] about One Cream Puff Too Many for the Buckeyes?
Michigan State 8-0 In Big Ten For 1st Time Ever!
By Jeff Ghiringhelli Michigan State is off to its best Big Ten start in school history at 8-0. Barely. The Spartans escaped another upset bid tonight. This time at the hands of their bitter rivals, the Michigan Wolverines. Kalin Lucas hit another clutch jump shot with 3.5 seconds left to carry MSU to the 57-56 victory. On Saturday, it was Lucas again who hit the go-ahead … [Read more...] about Michigan State 8-0 In Big Ten For 1st Time Ever!
Michigan needs to clean things up to keep the good times rolling
By H. Jose Bosch Drink a glass of water a day and it’s just a glass of water. Drink a glass of water after running a couple miles and it becomes the most important glass of water you’ve ever had in your life. The same concept applies to Michigan football. For almost every year until 2007, the Wolverines were never short of wins. They had the best all-time winning … [Read more...] about Michigan needs to clean things up to keep the good times rolling
All Hail! the mighty Wolverines … for now.
By H. Jose Bosch I went to Michigan bar in the middle of the desert or Scottsdale, Arizona depending on your perspective, to watch Michigan’s home opener. It was me, a friend and quite a few Michigan fans huddled around the many TVs throughout the top floor of the bar. The Syracuse-Minnesota crapfest had just ended on ESPN 2 and all of us were waiting in anticipation for … [Read more...] about All Hail! the mighty Wolverines … for now.
Michigan season preview part III: special teams and outlook
By H. Jose Bosch Part III of my "epic" season preview of Michigan is supposed to focus on the special teams. Woot! The sad thing is Michigan’s best special teams player, arguably the best player in terms of how he plays his position, is the punter, Zoltan Mesko. Great guy. But it’s not good when the punter is the only player excelling at his position. As for place … [Read more...] about Michigan season preview part III: special teams and outlook
Rich Rodriguez’s reputation may take a hit but it shouldn’t
By H. Jose Bosch The Michigan football team officially began their season but no one really cares about football practice when a recently dismissed player is accused of trying to sell cocaine. Welcome to the new Michigan football, where the drama isn’t just on the field! OK, I had my Michigan fan moment. All of us are just hoping that 2009 will wash off some (not … [Read more...] about Rich Rodriguez’s reputation may take a hit but it shouldn’t
Michigan Wolverines football preview part 1: The offense
By H. Jose Bosch Last season, Michigan’s traditional “3 yards and a cloud of dust” offense transformed into 3 yards and I want to throw up. Actually, I may be giving them too much credit: most of the time it didn’t even feel like they could move the ball three yards at a time. Michigan fans were warned of it. In Rodriguez’s first season with West Virginia he went just … [Read more...] about Michigan Wolverines football preview part 1: The offense
Kurt Wermers thinks scholars are “the wrong crowd”
By H. Jose Bosch Hmmmm. Seems like someone probably wishes he had a reset button for his life. On Monday ESPN.com reported that Kurt Wermers, the offensive lineman afraid of mixing with the wrong crowd, was in fact the wrong crowd. Sources within the program confirmed that Wermers was academically ineligible when he transferred to Ball State. In case you forgot, this is … [Read more...] about Kurt Wermers thinks scholars are “the wrong crowd”
Another one bites the dust
By H. Jose Bosch On Wednesday offensive lineman Kurt Wermers announced he was leaving Michigan for greener pastures at Ball State (alma mater of one David Letterman). Normally this move would be nothing more than a blip at the end of the notes section of a more important story. But Mr. Wermers decided to give Wolverine fans (and journalist and bloggers) something to talk … [Read more...] about Another one bites the dust