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RE: The Countdown Begins - 100 Days Until Football
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Sunday, June 22, 2008 10:24 PM
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I think we're at 68 days now.
How right you are. Have been working in the yard today - no time for posting  Wanna help?  As wanglertocarter said, 68 days to go:  Bryant Nowicki #68
Offensive LinemanHeight:6-9Weight:326Year:Jr./So.Hometown:Bay City, Mich.High School:John Glenn
Sophomore (2007)... made career debut vs. Notre Dame (Sept. 15), playing snaps at right tackle ... played as a reserve at right tackle vs. Minnesota (Oct. 27).
Freshman (2006)... did not see game action.
Prep... attended John Glenn High School (2006) ... Honors and Rankings... two-star prospect according to Scout.com ... named first-team All-North Eastern Michigan Conference during senior season ... first-team All-State selection by The Detroit News and Detroit Free Press as a senior ... special mention All-State by the Associated Press ... Other Sports... lettered in basketball as a junior and senior.
Personal... Bryant Paul Nowicki was born March 30, 1988 ... enrolled in the College of Literature, Science and Arts ... undeclared major.
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Monday, June 23, 2008 10:35 PM
67 Days to Go One of our returning Seniors:  Terrance Taylor** #67
Defensive TackleHeight:6-0Weight:319Year:Sr.Hometown:Muskegon, Mich.High School:Muskegon At Michigan... three-year letterman ... two-year starter at nose tackle ... started 24 games at nose tackle and played in 36 contests ... made 15 straight starts at nose tackle ... amassed 79 tackles, 13.5 tackles for loss, 4.5 sacks, two fumble recoveries and three pass breakups during career ... 2007 All-Big Ten Conference second team.
Junior (2007)... earned third varsity letter ... All-Big Ten second team (coaches) ... All-Big Ten honorable mention (media) ... started all 13 games at nose tackle ... led defensive linemen with a career-best 55 tackles ... became the first defensive tackle since Josh Williams (53 tackles in 1997) to post 50 stops in a season ... fourth on the team with career highs in tackles for loss (8.5) and sacks (3.5) ... made one fumble recovery, batted down one pass and blocked one PAT attempt ... registered four solo stops, two TFLs and one sack vs. Appalachian State (Sept. 1) ... tallied five solo tackles, two TFL and team's only sack against Oregon (Sept. 8) ... made one solo stop vs. Notre Dame (Sept. 15) ... assisted on one tackle against Penn State (Sept. 22) ... recorded four tackles and recovered one fumble at Northwestern (Sept. 29) ... assisted on two stops and blocked first career PAT attempt vs. Eastern Michigan (Oct. 6) ... matched season highs with five tackles, two TFL and one sack vs. Purdue (Oct. 13) ... tallied five stops at Illinois (Oct. 20), his second straight game with five tackles ... surpassed the 50-tackle mark for his career in the Illinois game ... matched career high with seven tackles vs. Minnesota (Oct. 27), including six solo efforts ... equaled career-best with seven stops at Michigan State (Nov. 3), including 1.5 TFLs and half a sack ... set career high with nine tackles at Wisconsin (Nov. 10) ... tallied four stops, one TFL and batted down a pass vs. Ohio State (Nov. 17) ... made one solo tackle against Florida in the Capital One Bowl (Jan. 1).
Sophomore (2006)... earned second varsity letter ... started 11 games at nose tackle and played in all 13 contests ... contributed 23 tackles, five tackles for loss, one sack, two pass breakups and recovered one fumble ... made first career start in the opener vs. Vanderbilt (Sept. 2), hauling in his first career fumble recovery ... started against Central Michigan (Sept. 9) ... swatted down a pass at Notre Dame (Sept. 16) ... added two tackles vs. Wisconsin (Sept. 23) ... made one solo stop at Minnesota (Sept. 30) ... doubled his season output with three stops against Michigan State (Oct. 7) ... recorded first career sack and two total stops at Penn State (Oct. 14) ... contributed a career-best four stops vs. Iowa (Oct. 21) ... tallied one pass breakup against Northwestern (Oct. 28) ... made one tackle for loss vs. Ball State (Nov. 4) ... recorded one stop at Indiana (Nov. 11) ... tallied career highs in stops (seven) and TFLs (two) in start at Ohio State (Nov. 18) ... contributed two tackles and one TFL against Southern California in the Rose Bowl (Jan. 1), his first career bowl start.
Freshman (2005)... earned first varsity letter ... played in 10 games ... tallied one solo tackle ... one of six true freshmen to see game action ... made career debut at nose tackle vs. Northern Illinois (Sept. 3) ... played nose tackle against Notre Dame (Sept. 10) and Eastern Michigan (Sept. 17) ... did not see game action at Wisconsin (Sept. 24) ... played nose tackle at Michigan State (Oct. 1) ... registered first career tackle, a solo stop, as reserve nose tackle vs. Minnesota (Oct. 8) ... played nose tackle against Penn State (Oct. 15), Iowa (Oct. 22), Northwestern (Oct. 29), Indiana (Nov. 12) and Ohio State (Nov. 19) ... did not see game action against Nebraska in the Alamo Bowl (Dec. 28).
Prep... attended Muskegon High School (2005) coached by Tony Annese ... ran 40-yard dash in 4.8 seconds and bench pressed 500 pounds ... best squat lift is 680 pounds ... best dead lift is 670 pounds ... registered a 25-inch vertical leap ... four-year starter on varsity team ... played both offensive and defensive line ... Key Statistics... recorded 203 tackles during career, including 38 sacks, eight fumbles recoveries and one interception ... set school record with 48 career varsity games ... led Muskegon to 14-0 record and state championship as a senior ... made 55 tackles, 20 tackles for loss and added 16 hurries senior year ... recorded 85 tackles and eight sacks in his junior campaign ... Honors and Rankings... EA Sports All-American ... Class A Player of the Year in Michigan according to the Detroit Free Press... earned all-state honors and was a member of The Detroit News Dream Team at defensive tackle as a junior and senior ... earned all-conference, all-area and all-state honors senior year ... No. 3 player in state of Michigan by The Detroit News... ranked No. 86 player in country and No. 6 defensive tackle by Tom Lemming ... rated as the No. 96 player in the country, the No. 8 defensive tackle nationally and the third-best player in Michigan by Rivals.com ... All-American, No. 38 defensive lineman in the country and No. 23 overall player in the Midwest according to SuperPrep Magazine ... named to Prep Star Magazine Dream Team as No. 18 overall linebacker prospect in the nation ... sixth-best defensive line prospect on Student Sports Hot 100 recruits list ... rated No. 11 player on the Detroit Free Press "Best of the Midwest" list ... selected No. 14 player in the Midwest and No. 41 defensive player in the country by The G&W Recruiting Report ... earned all-conference, all-state and Grand Rapids Press Dream Team selection as a junior and senior ... Other Sports... state champion in power lifting as sophomore, junior and senior ... undefeated heavyweight wrestling state champion as a senior ... third in state in heavyweight wrestling division as a junior ... tallied an 89-6 career record in wrestling, including a 24-0 mark as a senior ... threw shot put and discus on track team ... best shot put is 57 feet and best discus throw is 161 feet.
Personal... Terrance Terlie Taylor was born May 14, 1986 ... attended 2003 and 2004 Michigan Summer Football Camps ... enrolled in the College of Literature, Science and the Arts ... general studies major.
Regarding our military: "If you can't stand behind them, stand in front of them." RIP Bo. You were an amazing man; it is because of you, I am the Michigan fan I am today.
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Tuesday, June 24, 2008 11:21 PM
66 Days to Go...  William Bostic #66
LinebackerHeight:5-10Weight:219Year:Jr./So.Hometown:Stafford, TexasHigh School:Thurgood Marshall Sophomore (2007)... U-M Athletic Academic Achievement ... did not see game action.
Freshman (2006) ... did not see game action.
Prep... attended Thurgood Marshall High School (2006) ... transferred to Thurgood Marshall after two years at Stafford High School ... sat out junior season due to transfer.
Personal... William Keith Bostic Jr. was born February 23, 1988 ... son of former U-M football player Keith Bostic (1978-82) ... enrolled in the College of Literature, Science and Arts ... undeclared major.
Regarding our military: "If you can't stand behind them, stand in front of them." RIP Bo. You were an amazing man; it is because of you, I am the Michigan fan I am today.
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Wednesday, June 25, 2008 9:46 PM
Time is going quickly....
65 days to go
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Regarding our military: "If you can't stand behind them, stand in front of them." RIP Bo. You were an amazing man; it is because of you, I am the Michigan fan I am today.
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Thursday, June 26, 2008 11:02 PM
64 Days to Go...  Grant DeBenedictis#64
Offensive LinemanHeight:6-5Weight:304Year:Sr.Hometown:Boca Raton, Fla.High School:St. Andrews Senior (2007) ... earned first varsity letter … Ben Huff Champion of the Year award recipient as Michigan's top demonstration team performer ... played in three games ... played snaps at right guard vs. Notre Dame (Sept. 15) ... made travel list but did not see game action at Northwestern (Sept. 29) ... took snaps as backup left guard vs. Purdue (Oct. 13) ... played as reserve at right guard against Minnesota (Oct. 27).
Junior (2006)... participated in one game ... logged first career action as back-up right guard against Central Michigan (Sept. 9).
Sophomore/Freshman (2005)... missed entire season following knee injury and surgery incurred during fall camp.
Freshman (2004)... did not see game action.
Prep... attended St. Andrews Prep (2004) in Florida coached by Don LaViolette ... ran 40-yard dash in 4.93 seconds, bench presses 330 pounds and squats 625 pounds ... Key Statistics... had over 80 career pancake blocks and never allowed a sack ... registered 102 solo tackles with eight sacks and a blocked punt over his final two seasons ... Honors and Rankings... rated the No. 12 offensive lineman in Florida and a three-star prospect by Tom Lemming ... rated No. 32 offensive guard in the nation by Rivals100.com ... rated No. 13 offensive tackle in the nation by MaxEmfingerRecruiting.com ... listed as the No. 69 overall player in Florida by SuperPrep ... graded a four-star prospect by MaxEmfingerRecruiting.com ... rated No. 87 offensive lineman in the country by TheInsiders.com ... rated the No. 22 offensive lineman in the ACC region by the Sports Journal ... team captain as a senior ... named first-team all-area, all-county and all-state in Class 1-A as a senior ... named to CBSSportsline.com's All-Southeast team as a senior ... preseason selection to Palm Beach County Post "Super 11" squad as a senior ... voted team MVP as a senior ... earned second-team all-county and all-area honors as a junior ... received Offensive Lineman Award at the 2003 Michigan camp ... Other Sports... was the two-year starting goalkeeper for his high school soccer team ... had a 1.67 goals-against average and registered seven shutouts and was named first-team all-area his junior season ... three-year letterman in track ... captain of his high school track team ... won the conference championship in shot put and discus and was district champion in the shot put ... had a career-best 49-1 in the shot put.
Personal... Grant William DeBenedictis was born December 20, 1985 ... father, David, was an Evans Scholar at the University of Michigan ... attended the 2002 and 2003 Michigan Football Camps ... enrolled in the College of Literature, Science and the Arts ... general studies major.  
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Thursday, June 26, 2008 11:08 PM
Thanks Gret AppSt1!! I can't believe we're 1/3 done!! Tailgate practice commences on 7/19. Like you said before - we need to practice as much as the team! I just got home a while ago and found out one of my tailgate peeps just got engaged!! WOOHOO!! As long as the wedding isn't during the season...
Regarding our military: "If you can't stand behind them, stand in front of them." RIP Bo. You were an amazing man; it is because of you, I am the Michigan fan I am today.
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Friday, June 27, 2008 11:12 PM
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Regarding our military: "If you can't stand behind them, stand in front of them." RIP Bo. You were an amazing man; it is because of you, I am the Michigan fan I am today.
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Saturday, June 28, 2008 2:46 PM
62 Days to Go....   Tim McAvoy* #62
Offensive LinemanHeight:6-6Weight:288Year:Sr./Jr.Hometown:Bloomington, Ill.High School:Bloomington At Michigan... battling for starting interior offensive line position ... received first varsity letter in 2007 ... appeared in seven career contests and started one game at right guard.
Junior (2007)... earned first varsity letter ... started one game at right guard and played in five contests along the offensive line ... saw action on field goal protection in five contests ... saw action at left guard against Oregon (Sept. 8) ... played as reserve center vs. Notre Dame (Sept. 15) ... played as backup right guard against Penn State (Sept. 22) ... made first career start at right guard against Northwestern (Sept. 29) ... missed the Eastern Michigan (Oct. 6) and Purdue (Oct. 13) games due to injury ... did not see game at Illinois (Oct. 20) ... took snaps as backup right guard vs. Minnesota (Oct. 27).
Sophomore (2006)... made career debut as reserve center against Michigan State (Oct. 7) ... played backup center at Indiana (Nov. 11).
Freshman (2005)... did not see game action.
Prep... attended Bloomington High School (2005) coached by Rigo Schmelzer ... won a regional Architecture Computer Aided Design competition in March 2005 ... ran 40-yard dash in 4.9 seconds and bench pressed 325 pounds ... played tight end and, offensive line and defensive line during career ... team compiled a 39-4 record during his final three seasons ... Key Statistics... made eight receptions for 110 yards and one touchdown as a tight end during career ... caught four passes for 59 yards and one touchdown as a senior ... led team to back-to-back Illinois 6A runner-up finishes during junior and senior years ... made four receptions for 51 yards junior year ... Honors and Rankings... All-State honoree in both Chicago Tribune, Chicago Sun-Times and Champaign News-Gazette during his senior season ... Illinois High School Coaches Association All-State, all-area, all-conference and academic all-conference as a senior ... All-American, No. 16 player in Midwest and No. 14 offensive lineman according to SuperPrep Magazine ... rated a three-star prospect, the No. 16 prospect in state of Illinois and the No. 29 offensive tackle in the country by Rivals.com ... ranked No. 20 interior lineman in the country by Tom Lemming ... rated an all-region Midwest prospect by Prep Star Magazine ... collegefootballnews.com ranks him as No. 40 offensive lineman in nation ... named all-conference and all-area after helping lead the Purple Raiders to the class 6A state championship game as a junior ... Other Sports... played two years of basketball and threw discus and shot put his junior year.
Personal... Tim James McAvoy was born June 15, 1987 ... father, Tim, played football at Illinois and was coached by Lloyd Carr ... enrolled in the College of Literature, Science and the Arts ... general studies major.
Regarding our military: "If you can't stand behind them, stand in front of them." RIP Bo. You were an amazing man; it is because of you, I am the Michigan fan I am today.
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Saturday, June 28, 2008 9:22 PM
ORIGINAL: GreatAppSt1
64 Days to Go...
GAS1 chimes in! Tough loss on Tharrington
<message edited by YtownBlue on Saturday, June 28, 2008 9:23 PM>
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Sunday, June 29, 2008 7:13 PM
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Regarding our military: "If you can't stand behind them, stand in front of them." RIP Bo. You were an amazing man; it is because of you, I am the Michigan fan I am today.
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Monday, June 30, 2008 10:55 PM
60 Days to Go...  David Moosman #60
Offensive LinemanHeight:6-5Weight:292Year:Sr./Jr.Hometown:Libertyville, Ill.High School:Libertyville At Michigan... battling for starting interior offensive line position ... played in seven career contests.
Junior (2007)... saw action as backup center vs. Eastern Michigan (Oct. 6) ... played as a reserve center against Purdue (Oct. 13) ... took snaps at center vs. Minnesota (Oct. 27).
Sophomore (2006)... played in four games at center ... made career debut as backup center vs. Vanderbilt (Sept. 2) ... played center and on special teams against Central Michigan (Sept. 9) ... made road debut as backup center at Minnesota (Sept. 30) ... played backup center vs. Northwestern (Oct. 28).
Freshman (2005)... did not see game action.
Prep... attended Libertyville High School (2005) coached by Randy Kuceyeski ... invited to attend NSC Athletic Leadership Conference ... member of the Sons of the American Revolution ... ran 40-yard dash in 5.2 seconds and bench pressed 375 pounds ... two-year starter on varsity squad ... Key Statistics... graded at 91 percent on all blocking assignments as a senior ... led Libertyville to perfect record and state championship senior year ... recorded 14 tackles at defensive end as senior ... Honors and Rankings... named all-state by Chicago Tribune, Chicago Sun-Times and Champaign News-Gazette senior year ... Illinois Coaches All-State Region 7A as a senior ... ranked by Tom Lemming as the No. 7 interior lineman in the country ... Rivals.com rates him as a four-star prospect, the No. 11 offensive guard in the nation and the No. 6 prospect in Illinois ... No. 127 prospect nationally and No. 20 offensive lineman according to Collegefootballnews.com ... rated No. 30 overall prospect in Midwest by SuperPrep Magazine ... rated an All-America Midwest prospect by Prep Star Magazine ... named all-conference, all-area and second team all-state in his junior season ... Other Sports... three-year varsity wrestler and three-year varsity shot-putter on track ... missed senior year of wrestling with a shoulder injury ... finished fourth in state as heavyweight wrestler his junior season, compiling a 37-3 record ... three-time state qualifier in wrestling.
Personal... David Benjamin Moosman was born September 2, 1986 in Amsterdam, Netherlands ... father, Michael, played for Cornell (1970-72) ... enrolled in the College of Literature, Science and the Arts ... general studies major.
Regarding our military: "If you can't stand behind them, stand in front of them." RIP Bo. You were an amazing man; it is because of you, I am the Michigan fan I am today.
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Tuesday, July 01, 2008 11:08 PM
59 Days to Go....  Sean Griffin* #59
Long SnapperHeight:6-2Weight:243Year:5th Sr.Hometown:Livonia, Mich.High School:Catholic Central At Michigan... returning starter as long snapper on both placments and punts ... received first varsity letter in 2007 ... appeared in 15 career games ... made two tackles and recovered a fumble on punt coverage during his career ... switched to jersey #59 from #71 prior to 2006 spring drills.
Senior (2007) ... earned first varsity letter ... started all 13 games at long snapper ... assisted on one tackle and recovered one fumble ... starting long snapper on punts and field goals vs. Appalachian State (Sept. 1), Oregon (Sept. 8), Notre Dame (Sept. 15) and Penn State (Sept. 22) ... made first career road start at Northwestern (Sept. 29) ... starting long snapper vs. Eastern Michigan (Oct. 6), Purdue (Oct. 13) and Illinois (Oct. 20) ... setup the game-winning touchdown at Illinois with a fumble recovery on punt returner Kyle Hudson's miscue ... starting long snapper vs. Minnesota (Oct. 27), Michigan State (Nov. 3), Wisconsin (Nov. 10) and Ohio State (Nov. 17) ... assisted on a tackle and was the starting long snapper vs. Florida in the Capital One Bowl (Jan. 1).
Junior (2006)... backup long snapper ... made season debut vs. Central Michigan (Sept. 2) ... collected first career tackle on punt coverage against the Chippewas.
Sophomore (2005)... made career debut as backup long snapper vs. Eastern Michigan (Sept. 17).
Prior to Michigan... attended Schoolcraft Community College (2004).
Prep... attended Catholic Central High School (2004) coached by Tom Mack ... two-year varsity letterman ... Key Statistics... two-year starter at tight end and long snapper ... also played defensive end ... Honors and Rankings... named team's specialist of the year in 2003 ... Other Sports... played one year of varsity basketball.
Personal... Sean Peter Griffin was born March 4, 1986 ... enrolled in Division of Kinesiology ... movement science major.
Regarding our military: "If you can't stand behind them, stand in front of them." RIP Bo. You were an amazing man; it is because of you, I am the Michigan fan I am today.
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Wednesday, July 02, 2008 11:14 PM
58 Days to Go....  Brandon Herron #58
LinebackerHeight:6-2Weight:218Year:So./Fr.Hometown:Stafford, TexasHigh School:Dulles Freshman (2007) ... did not see game action.
Prep... attended Dulles High School (2006) coached by Jim Creech ... Key Statistics... finished prep career with 152 tackles and 11 sacks ... produced 77 tackles, including nine tackles for loss and six sacks as a senior ... Honors and Rankings... three-star recruit according to Rivals.com ... ranked as the No. 17 linebacker in the country and a four-star prospect from Scout.com ... listed as All Region by PrepStar Magazine ... earned all-conference honors following senior season... named first-team all-district as a junior.
Personal... Brandon Charles Herron was born Aug. 2, 1988, in Sugar Land, Texas ... attended high school with defensive back Troy Woolfolk ... enrolled in the Division of Kinesiology ... undeclared major.
Regarding our military: "If you can't stand behind them, stand in front of them." RIP Bo. You were an amazing man; it is because of you, I am the Michigan fan I am today.
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Thursday, July 03, 2008 11:08 PM
57 Days to Go...  Zac Ciullo #57
Offensive LinemanHeight:6-1Weight:268Year:So./Fr.Hometown:Bloomfield Hills, Mich.High School:Brother Rice Freshman (2007)... U-M Athletic Academic Achievement ... did not see game action.
Prep... attended Brother Rice High School (2007) ... National Honor society ... Honor Roll member ...
Personal... Zachary Alexander Ciullo was born July 15, 1988 ... enrolled in the College of Literature, Science and the Arts ... plans to major in political science.
Regarding our military: "If you can't stand behind them, stand in front of them." RIP Bo. You were an amazing man; it is because of you, I am the Michigan fan I am today.
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Friday, July 04, 2008 10:56 PM
56 Days to Go..
Happy Birthday America!!!!
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Regarding our military: "If you can't stand behind them, stand in front of them." RIP Bo. You were an amazing man; it is because of you, I am the Michigan fan I am today.
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Saturday, July 05, 2008 12:42 PM
55 Days to Go...  Brandon Graham** #55
Defensive EndHeight:6-2Weight:270Year:Jr.Hometown:Detroit, Mich.High School:Crockett Technical At Michigan... team's top returner in sacks from 2007 (8.5) ... returning starter at defensive end ... two-year lettermen ... played in 24 career games and made five starts at defensive end ... needs one sack to reach double digits in his career ... posted 28 tackles, 10 tackles for loss and nine sacks during his career.
Sophomore (2007)... earned second varsity letter ... was a Ted Hendricks Trophy candidate ... played in all 13 contests and made five starts at defensive end ... led team in sacks (8.5) and was second in forced fumbles (three) ... tied for seventh in the Big Ten and tied for 34th nationally in sacks ... tied for seventh in the conference and tied for 55th nationally in forced fumbles (0.25 avg.) ... contributed a career-best 25 tackles, 9.5 tackles for loss, 8.5 sacks, three forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries and one pass breakup ... played defensive end vs. Appalachian State (Sept. 1) ... assisted on a TFL against Oregon (Sept. 8) ... tallied career highs in sacks (3.5) and tackles (four) vs. Notre Dame (Sept. 15) ... forced one fumble against the Irish ... posted three tackles, 1.5 sacks, forced one fumble and recovered another fumble vs. Penn State (Sept. 22) ... setup Michigan's first touchdown against the Nittany Lions with a forced fumble and sack of Anthony Morelli at the PSU 10-yard line ... made one sack, forced one fumble and collected two total stops at Northwestern (Sept. 29) ... recorded one sack, two solo tackles and first career pass breakup vs. Eastern Michigan (Oct. 6) ... contributed three stops against Purdue (Oct. 13) ... assisted on one tackle at Illinois (Oct. 20) ... registered one sack, one fumble recovery and two tackles vs. Minnesota (Oct. 27) ... assisted on four stop, including a sack, in start at Michigan State (Nov. 3) ... assisted on one tackle for loss in start at Wisconsin (Nov. 10) ... made two solo stops vs. Ohio State (Nov. 17) ... played defensive end vs. Florida in the Capital One Bowl (Jan. 1).
Freshman (2006)... earned first varsity letter ... played in 11 games ... contributed three tackle and shared one sack ... made career debut as reserve defensive end vs. Vanderbilt (Sept. 2) ... saw action at defensive end against Central Michigan (Sept. 9) ... played defensive tackle at Notre Dame (Sept. 16) ... saw action at both inside defensive line positions vs. Wisconsin (Sept. 23) ... did not see game action in conference road games at Minnesota (Sept. 30) and Penn State (Oct. 14) ... played backup defensive tackle against Michigan State (Oct. 7) and Iowa (Oct. 21) ... tallied first career stop, a solo tackle, from defensive tackle position vs. Northwestern (Oct. 28) ... played defensive tackle against Ball State (Nov. 4) ... forced one fumble, assisted on a sack and totaled two stops at Indiana (Nov. 11) ... played defensive tackle at Ohio State (Nov. 18) and against Southern California in the Rose Bowl (Jan. 1).
Prep... attended Crockett Vocation Tech coached by Ron Oden ... led school to its first Detroit Public School League title as a junior and a semifinal appearance in the Division 4 playoffs ... four-year letterman ... Key Statistics... recorded 307 tackles, including 112 tackles for loss and 56 sacks during career ... collected 16 fumble recoveries, forced six more and grabbed two interceptions in four years at Crockett ... averaged more than 40 yards per attempt as a punter ... limited to seven games of action as a senior due to injury, tallying 98 tackles, 47 tackles for loss, 11 sacks, two interceptions and forced six fumbles ... tallied 20 sacks and 10 fumble recoveries junior year ... Honors and Rankings... Parade Magazine All-American ... EA Sports All-American ... named to the USA Today All-USA High School All-America first team ... rated No. 14 player in the nation by USA Today... Michigan Gatorade Player of the Year ... No. 31 ranked prep prospect by ESPN ... became first player from the state of Michigan to play in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl ... elected captain of the East squad for the U.S. Army game, collecting four tackles and one blocked field goal ... 2005 Detroit News No. 1 Blue Chip prospect ... No. 2 on the Detroit Free Press Best of the Midwest rankings ... named by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution as the No. 15 player on its national top 25 ... five-star prospect according to Prep Football Report ... rated No. 14 player nationally by Prep Football Report ... five-star prospect and the 15th-best overall player nationally according to Rivals.com ... five-star prospect and the nation's No. 3 linebacker according to Scout.com ... rated as the No. 11 overall recruit by SuperPrep Magazine's Elite 50 ... ranked the No. 3 linebacker in the nation by PrepStar Magazine ... second-best inside linebacker prospect nationally and the top-rated player in the state of Michigan by Rivals.com ... nation's 31st-best overall player according to Scout.com ... Detroit News first-team All-Metro and first-team Class B All-State as a junior ... Other Sports... participated in basketball while also throwing the shot put in track ... ran a 10.9 in the 100 meters along with a 23.5 in the 200 ... best shot put was 50 feet.
Personal... Brandon Lee Graham was born April 3, 1988, in Detroit, Mich ... enrolled in the Division of Kinesiology ... undeclared major.
Regarding our military: "If you can't stand behind them, stand in front of them." RIP Bo. You were an amazing man; it is because of you, I am the Michigan fan I am today.
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The Girl
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RE: The Countdown Begins - 100 Days Until Football
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Sunday, July 06, 2008 10:37 PM
54 Days to Go... One of our returning Seniors:  Austin Panter* #54
LinebackerHeight:6-3Weight:231Year:Sr.Junior College:Butler CCHometown:Athol, Kan.High School:Kensington At Michigan... battling for starting linebacker position ... received first varsity letter in 2007 ... appeared in seven career games ... posted seven tackle and one TFL ... 2007 Academic All-Big Ten Conference ... enrolled at U-M in January 2007.
Junior (2007)... earned first varsity letter ... Academic All-Big Ten ... played in seven games ... tallied seven tackles and one tackle for loss ... contributed two special teams stops ... registered two special teams tackles vs. Appalachian State (Sept. 1) ... played special teams against Oregon (Sept. 8) ... made one solo tackle at inside linebacker vs. Notre Dame (Sept. 15) ... saw special teams action against Penn State (Sept. 22) ... played special teams and inside linebacker vs. Eastern Michigan (Oct. 6) ... contributed a career-high four tackles and one tackle for loss vs. Purdue (Oct. 13), playing middle linebacker and special teams ... played on special teams units at Illinois (Oct. 20).
Prep... attended Butler Junior College (2006) coached by Troy Morrell ... graduated from Kensington High School (2005) ... played eight-man football in high school ... Key Statistics... posted 127 total tackles, 21 tackles for loss, 12 sacks, four pass breakups, 10 quarterback hurries and two forced fumbles in two seasons at Butler ... recorded 100 total tackles, 17 TFLs, nine sacks, four pass breakups, 10 quarterback hurries and one forced fumble in final season at Butler ... Honors and Rankings... named team captain, Region VI Defensive Player of the Year and National Junior College Athletic Association Defensive Player of the Year in 2006 ... four-star prospect and the No. 18 junior college player in the country by Rivals.com ... 2006 NJCAA National Junior College Defensive Player of the Year.
Personal... Austin Scott Panter was born Dec. 18, 1986, in Wichita, Kan. ... enrolled in the Division of Kinesiology ... movement science major.
Regarding our military: "If you can't stand behind them, stand in front of them." RIP Bo. You were an amazing man; it is because of you, I am the Michigan fan I am today.
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