After weeks of breaking down game tape and evaluating the incoming football roster for the upcoming season, I have reached the following conclusion: It’s all about Denard Xavier Robinson.
What happened during the 18 months between these announcements may take some time to uncover but reaction from Wolverine fans was known immediately. Less than 5 days later the athletic department reversed itself and it was announced that band would be traveling to the game.
Jalen Rose recently took to twitter to voice his displeasure with UM President Mary Sue Coleman’s position that the banners “won” by the Fab 5 won’t be returning to Crisler Center anytime soon.
Last spring as we entered the Brady Hoke era, it would have been hard to notice any differences in access to the Michigan football program compared his predecessor- the recently fired Rich Rodriguez.
The main difference was Brady’s easy going demeanor and uncanny knack for saying exactly what the Michigan faithful wanted to hear from the new coach.
But after an improbable 11-2 season, capped off by a BCS Sugar Bowl win, one thing is clear- the fort is back.
The steel curtain has fallen, the blockade is in place, choose your metaphor but fresh information is a highly restricted commodity as we enter season 2 of the Hoke era.
The “State Of Michigan” Trophy Drew Montag 15 April 2012 Another academic year is in the books, and Michigan won the “State Of Michigan” Trophy again! Barring a meeting or two between the baseball or softball teams in postseason play, Michigan and Michigan State are done playing each other this academic year. The current, and …
The aura surrounding the Wolverine Football program is a deeper shade of blue. There is more confidence, more appreciation. There is added optimism that the team has the ability to compete in its conference, offensively, defensively and on special teams.
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