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Michigan-Ohio State Preview: The Wolverines Aim at Recapturing Glory

All Ohio State-Michigan games are big. Even one that pits a conference champ in Ohio State against a downtrodden Michigan program. If Rich Rodriguez is to save his job at Michigan, a win on Saturday would go a long way in helping the cause...

Written by Adam Bouton about 9 days ago 512 reads 7 comments
Devin Gardner and Vincent Smith: The Next Great U-M Backfield Duo

One hasn't even set foot on campus yet, while another is making a stir in the Michigan backfield. They are Devin Gardner and Vincent Smith, Michigan present and future...

Written by Adam Bouton about 12 days ago 506 reads 17 comments
Greg Robinson and the Michigan Defense Have Better Days Coming

Greg Robinson is one of the best defensive minds in football. He's won Super Bowls with the Denver Broncos and been a part of many good defensive teams, such as the 2004 Texas Longhorns and in the early 2000s under Dick Vermeil and the Kansas City Chiefs.

Written by Adam Bouton about 20 days ago 628 reads 12 comments
Michigan-Purdue Preview: Wolverines Should Get Big Win at Home

It looked like a misprint. The statistics jumped off the page and not in a favorable manner: 377 rushing yards, zero turnovers, and two drives of 90 plus yards. And 31 points in the second half...

Written by Adam Bouton about 24 days ago 335 reads 3 comments
Why Michigan Coach Rich Rodriguez Needs to Stay...For Now

After another painstaking loss to lowly Illinois on Saturday, the question is again buzzing around Ann Arbor. Should Rich Rodriguez be the head coach at the University of Michigan? The answer now is yes...

Written by Adam Bouton about 25 days ago 962 reads 17 comments
Why Michigan Needs To Stick with the Run Game Down the Stretch

Michigan has long been recognized as a defensive football team that likes get a lead, control the clock, and run the football. That all changed when Rich Rodriguez arrived on campus in 2008 and quickly "spread" the word about his new offense...

Written by Adam Bouton about about 1 month ago 319 reads 10 comments
Michigan-Penn State: Five Key Elements in This Heavyweight Showdown

Michigan has owned this rivalry for a long time, but Penn State has improved recently under Joe Paterno and they should be a top 25 team for years to come...

Written by Adam Bouton about about 1 month ago 383 reads 4 comments
Michigan-Delaware State: Wolverines Get Glimpse of Future in Blowout Win

Carlos Brown, Brandon Minor, and Tate Forcier have been making headlines all season long for the Wolverines. However, on Saturday afternoon, it was the younger understudies who provided the ...

Written by Adam Bouton about about 1 month ago 791 reads 4 comments
A Michigan Prediction: Wolverines Gear Up For Penn State With Win

After two close road losses to Michigan State and Iowa, the Michigan Wolverines get a breather this weekend. That's a huge understatement. This is more like David against three Goliaths...

Written by Adam Bouton about about 1 month ago 570 reads 3 comments
Central Michigan's Dan LeFevour Needs To Be Heisman Contender

I'll be the first to admit it: I hated Dan LeFevour. Graduating from rival Western Michigan University, it is easy to see why. He was the star quarterback at the opposing school and was a thorn in Western Michigan's side every season...

Written by Adam Bouton about about 1 month ago 605 reads 1 comments
Tate Forcier Is Still a True Freshman, Rich Rodriguez

Every college football coach expects the best out of his players. Michigan head man Rich Rodriguez is no exception. But what Rodriguez did Saturday night was no excuse...

Written by Adam Bouton about about 1 month ago 649 reads 14 comments
Creature Vs. Creature: Michigan and Iowa Battle For Position In Big 10

With another Big Ten game looming between Michigan and Iowa slated for Saturday night, I worked with Iowa Featured Columnist Kevin Trahan for a preview of this weekend's game...

Written by Adam Bouton about about 1 month ago 516 reads 6 comments
Flashing Leather: The Gold Glove Winners Around The Major Leagues

The 2009 MLB regular season just about wrapped up on Sunday. There is still one game left to be played between Detroit and Minnesota to determine who takes home the AL Central crown this season...

Written by Adam Bouton about about 1 month ago 346 reads 0 comments
Should Tate Forcier Be in the Heisman Race?

After another near comeback victory for Michigan's Tate Forcier against Michigan State on Saturday, his performance begs one question. Should the freshman be considered as a runner in the Heisman Trophy race? After five games, the answer is yes...

Written by Adam Bouton about about 1 month ago 1,246 reads 21 comments
Michigan-Michigan State: Five Keys to Victory for the Wolverines

As the calendar turns to October, the temperature continues to fall, and the leaves turn color from green to yellow, orange, and red, one thing is left unchanged. The University of Michigan football team continues to impress in the college football world

Written by Adam Bouton about about 1 month ago 654 reads 7 comments
Blown Coverage: Michigan's Secondary Must Step Up against Spartans

The scene was painful for Michigan fans last weekend. Hoosier wideout Tandon Doss went around the edge and escaped the Michigan defenders and secondary en route to the end zone...

Written by Adam Bouton about 2 months ago 305 reads 6 comments
Michigan-Indiana Preview: Wolverines to Roll Over Hoosiers and Stay Perfect

As the University of Michigan and University of Indiana football teams head into their Week-Four matchup, both teams have a perfect 3-0 mark. However, this is somewhat misleading. The No...

Written by Adam Bouton about 2 months ago 855 reads 3 comments
Michigan Defense Must Step Up Heading Into Conference Slate

Heading into the 2009 season, the University of Michigan football team had several areas that needed vast improvement. Defense was definitely one of them...

Written by Adam Bouton about 2 months ago 686 reads 11 comments
Michigan-Eastern Michigan Preview: Wolverines Roll To Third Straight Win

As the college football schedule progresses, there have always been games seen as "trap" games. It was initially thought that Western Michigan would be one of those games in 2009. Michigan blew them out 31-7...

Written by Adam Bouton about 2 months ago 615 reads 3 comments
Michigan Rewind: Five Elements to Take Away from the Notre Dame Victory

Following another superb Notre Dame and Michigan battle, the Wolverines are suddenly one of the rising teams in the country. They crept their way into the top 25 and have one of the best young quarterbacks in the country...

Written by Adam Bouton about 2 months ago 3,991 reads 3 comments
Michigan-Notre Dame Preview: Fighting Irish Edge Wolverines In Ann Arbor

If there was one game that defined the 2008 season for the Michigan Wolverines, it was the game against Notre Dame. The Michigan team lost four fumbles, threw two interceptions and allowed its bitter rivals to jump out to a 21-0 lead in the first quarter.

Written by Adam Bouton about 2 months ago 1,245 reads 34 comments
Michigan-Notre Dame: Five Key Matchups Between the Bitter Rivals

As Michigan piled up 31 points before halftime last Saturday against Western Michigan, something was apparent in Ann Arbor. The swagger was back...

Written by Adam Bouton about 2 months ago 3,979 reads 71 comments
Bringing the Heat: Detroit Tigers' Pen Continues To Excel

Fernando Rodney's playing career in Detroit has been mired with peaks and valleys. He was a key role player in the Tigers' run to the World Series in 2006 and has been called upon to be a fill-in closer at several spots, too...

Written by Adam Bouton about 2 months ago 68 reads 0 comments
Amidst Allegations, A Win Against Broncos Is a Must for Rich Rodriguez

As allegations and controversy swirl around the Michigan football program and head coach Rich Rodriguez, something seems very certain. The season opener against Western Michigan University is a monumental game...

Written by Adam Bouton about 2 months ago 414 reads 9 comments
Michigan-Western Michigan Preview: Wolverines Upend Broncos at Big House

The month is September, the breeze is brisk, and college football is just around the corner. The Michigan Wolverines enter the season's first game with a lot on their mind including looking for redemption after the dreadful 3-9 season last year...

Written by Adam Bouton about 2 months ago 2,573 reads 7 comments

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Adam Bouton Article Archive

Michigan-Ohio State Preview: The Wolverines Aim at Recapturing Glory

Devin Gardner and Vincent Smith: The Next Great U-M Backfield Duo

Greg Robinson and the Michigan Defense Have Better Days Coming

Michigan-Purdue Preview: Wolverines Should Get Big Win at Home

Why Michigan Coach Rich Rodriguez Needs to Stay...For Now

Why Michigan Needs To Stick with the Run Game Down the Stretch

Michigan-Penn State: Five Key Elements in This Heavyweight Showdown

Michigan-Delaware State: Wolverines Get Glimpse of Future in Blowout Win

A Michigan Prediction: Wolverines Gear Up For Penn State With Win

Central Michigan's Dan LeFevour Needs To Be Heisman Contender

Tate Forcier Is Still a True Freshman, Rich Rodriguez

Creature Vs. Creature: Michigan and Iowa Battle For Position In Big 10

Flashing Leather: The Gold Glove Winners Around The Major Leagues

Should Tate Forcier Be in the Heisman Race?

Michigan-Michigan State: Five Keys to Victory for the Wolverines

Blown Coverage: Michigan's Secondary Must Step Up against Spartans

Michigan-Indiana Preview: Wolverines to Roll Over Hoosiers and Stay Perfect

Michigan Defense Must Step Up Heading Into Conference Slate

Michigan-Eastern Michigan Preview: Wolverines Roll To Third Straight Win

Michigan Rewind: Five Elements to Take Away from the Notre Dame Victory

Michigan-Notre Dame Preview: Fighting Irish Edge Wolverines In Ann Arbor

Michigan-Notre Dame: Five Key Matchups Between the Bitter Rivals

Bringing the Heat: Detroit Tigers' Pen Continues To Excel

Amidst Allegations, A Win Against Broncos Is a Must for Rich Rodriguez

Michigan-Western Michigan Preview: Wolverines Upend Broncos at Big House

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