June 2002

FEATURES

6/20/02  I've created a new hockey wallpaper for your computer.  Hockey Wallpaper
6/10/02  Pictures from the Men's Baseball  Here
6/5/02  Poll Results- 61% of respondents think that Icer Mike Cammalleri was the MVP last season.  Respondents are split as to which Icer will go pro next season-  40% think that Mike Komisarek will leave while 39% think that Mike Cammalleri will go.  68% Think that John Navarre will be the starting QB at the beginning of next season.   43% Think that RB David Underwood will make the biggest impact next season.  68% of Respondents believe that Chris Webber took over $280K in benefits from banned booster Ed Martin.  46% of Respondents chose Women's basketball as their favorite women's sport.
6/1/02  Editor-in-Chief Phil Callihan- Trying Times

FOOTBALL

6/29/02  Former Wolverine Richard Balzhiser has been inducted into the Academic All-American Hall of Fame.  mgoblue.com  Detroit News
6/28/02  Bennie Joppru has been cleared (cough, cough) Ann Arbor News
6/25/02  Former Wolverine (and Current Columbus Clipper/NYY-AAA) Drew Henson has been suspended for 4 games after charging the mound in retaliation for a brush back pitch.
6/25/02  An Article on the childhood of Lloyd Carr.  Grand Rapids Press
6/19/02  Michigan will play Central Michigan University in 2003.  Detroit News  mgoblue.com  Detroit Free Press  [Editor's Note:  I'm sure glad that Central could fit us into their busy schedule...]
6/18/02  The 4th Annual Women's football academy was held last Saturday.  Michigan Daily
6/17/02  Single game tickets go on sale on 6/26/02  mgoblue.com  Ann Arbor News
6/15/02  Former Wolverine David Terrell has been charged with a misdemeanor.  ESPN.COM  [Editor's Note: Hey David- Save the aggression for Sundays...]
6/12/02  An update on Former Wolverine Drew Henson.  Detroit News
6/8/02  Former Wolverine Derrick Alexander has signed with Minnesota (NFL)  CNNSI.COM
6/5/02  The suspect who had been charged in the shooting of Carl Diggs and Markus Curry has been released.  Michigan Daily

MEN'S BASKETBALL

6/29/02  Tommy Amaker has picked up a transfer player for the 2003-04 season.  Ann Arbor News
6/23/02  Some incoming players are getting a head start on their academics.  Ann Arbor News
6/21/02  When will Michigan get a chance to interrogate Ed Martin?  Ann Arbor News  Michigan Daily
6/8/02  A different take on the role of Michigan in the Ed Martin scandal.  Grand Rapids Press  [Editor's Note: Once again a professional sportswriter makes the mistake of assuming that just because Ed Martin knew the players before they went to college that he isn't a booster under NCAA rules...Sigh.]
6/7/02  An incoming Freshman is having trouble qualifying.  Ann Arbor News  Michigan Daily
6/7/02  Wolverine Chuck Bailey will be touring with the Athletes in Action NCAA team this summer.  mgoblue.com
6/1/02  Former Wolverine Jalen Rose admits to taking money from banned booster Ed Martin.  Ann Arbor News  Detroit Free Press
6/1/02  The Wolverines have added a Caribbean tournament to their schedule.  Ann Arbor News

HOCKEY

6/30/02  Michigan was penalized by the NCAA and lost over $10K in expected revenue from hosting the NCAA Hockey regionals.  USCHO.COM
6/27/02  Michigan will install netting at Yost to help protect fans from flying pucks.  Ann Arbor News  Michigan Daily  [Editor's Note: A great idea.  Too bad it took fatality at the NHL level for this to happen.]
6/27/02  An update on Mike Komisarek- will he go pro or not?  Ann Arbor News  [Editor's Note:  The article also seems to indicate that Mike Cammalleri will return next season- someone needs to tell that to Mike.]
6/26/02  Former Wolverine Steve Shields has been traded from Anaheim to Boston (NHL)  ESPN.COM
6/25/02  A full explanation of the rule changes enacted for next season.  USCHO.COM
6/22/02  Eric Nystrom has been drafted #10 by Calgary in the NHL Entry Draft.  Jason Rysnar was taken in the 3rd Round by New Jersey.  Dwight Helminen was taken in the 8th round by Edmonton. NHL.COM  mgoblue.com  Michigan Daily
6/21/02  Four Wolverines have been invited to National Junior Evaluation Camp.  mgoblue.com
6/20/02  I've created a new hockey wallpaper for your computer.  Hockey Wallpaper
6/20/02  An update on the new goalie recruit.  Ann Arbor News
6/18/02  Three Icers will learn their NHL draft fate next weekend.  Michigan Daily
6/11/02  No definitive word on whether Mike Cammalleri or Mike Komisarek will leave school early to go pro.  Michigan Daily
6/8/02  An update on former Wolverine Mike Helber.  Ann Arbor News
6/7/02  The hockey team will be donating time to a local charity.  mgoblue.com

WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

3/13/02 GAME DAY- Valparaiso 62 Michigan 49  mgoblue.com  Detroit News  Detroit Free Press
3/11/02 The Wolverines will host a first round game of the WNIT.  Ann Arbor News  Detroit News  Detroit Free Press
3/20/02 Guest Commentary- Vince Prygoski- The Bitter End
3/13/02 GAME DAY- Valparaiso 62 Michigan 49  mgoblue.com  Detroit News  Detroit Free Press
3/11/02 The Wolverines will host a first round game of the WNIT.  Ann Arbor News  Detroit News  Detroit Free Press
3/6/02 Guest Commentary- Vince Prygoski- "M" Women Win One, Lose One in Big Ten Tourney

ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT

6/29/02  Michigan has a new women's gymnastics building.  Ann Arbor News
6/23/02  Michigan will finish 6th in the Sears Cup Standings.  Ann Arbor News
6/21/02  When will Michigan get a chance to interrogate Ed Martin?  Ann Arbor News
6/19/02  Runner Alan Webb has decided to leave the University.  mgoblue.com  Ann Arbor News  AP.COM  Michigan Daily  [Editor's Note:  It's interesting that the Athletic department would put out a press release about Webb going pro without_clarification_ directly_from_him.  I was down in Washington, D.C. today and the local reports there consistently said that although Webb was transferring to George Mason University he hadn't yet decided whether to formally turn pro yet.  It was big news down there since Webb is from Reston, VA.]

6/15/02  The current issue of Sports Illustrated has a brief mention of Wolverine runner Alan Webb and lays out the reasons why he may turn pro.
6/12/02  Former Athletic Administrator Charles Harris has resigned from Dartmouth because of inaccuracies on his resume.  ESPN.COM
6/8/02  More U-M Sports on TV?  The Big Ten has partnered with a new all college sports network.  Ann Arbor News
6/7/02  Baseball player Rich Hill has been drafted by Chicago (Cubs/MLB)  Ann Arbor News
6/1/02  The Wolverines have a new baseball coach.  mgoblue.com  Ann Arbor News  Ann Arbor News  Michigan Daily