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The Key To Michigan's Turn—Around? Turnover Reduction

The Michigan Wolverines' 2008 campaign was absolutely dreadful and although it is difficult to nail down the reason, one area that stands out was turnovers. The Wolverines finished dead last in the Big Ten in turnovers allowed in 2008 (30)...

Written by Ryan Jelley about 3 months ago 1,345 reads 13 comments
Ranking the Big Ten: Defensive Lines

There is no doubt which area is strongest this year on the defensive side of the ball in the Big Ten and that's in the trenches...

Written by Ryan Jelley about 4 months ago 313 reads 6 comments
Ranking the Big Ten: Offensive Line

The Big Ten is carrying the reputation of being one of the weakest conferences in college football right now. Fortunately one area that the Big Ten may be the strongest is the offensive-line...

Written by Ryan Jelley about 4 months ago 1,378 reads 8 comments
Ranking the Big 10: Wide Receivers and Tight Ends

If there is one area on offense that the Big Ten look s especially strong in in 2009 it's receiving. Though Receivers like Penn State's Deon Butler and Ohio State's Brian Robiskie are now gone ...

Written by Ryan Jelley about 5 months ago 744 reads 14 comments
Ranking the Big Ten: Running Backs

Over the past decade the Big Ten has seen some of their best backs ever in Mike hart, Ron Dayne, and the could've been Maurice Clarett. The Big Ten lost four more outstanding backs last year when Javon Ringer and Shonn Greene graduated and P...

Written by Ryan Jelley about 5 months ago 2,856 reads 9 comments
Ranking the Big Ten: Quarterbacks

The Big Ten has always been known as a conference with prototypical pro style quarterbacks, but with how college football is changing the Big Ten is seeing an increase in dual-threat QBs...

Written by Ryan Jelley about 5 months ago 1,903 reads 26 comments
Wolverine Cubs: Impact Freshman Vladimir Emilien

Perhaps the most pleasant surprise from Michigan's spring practice was the emergence of freshman safety Vladimir Emilien...

Written by Ryan Jelley about 6 months ago 710 reads 10 comments
Wolverine Cubs: Impact Freshman Denard Robinson

Michigan fans knew with the arrival of the spread offense that Michigan would transition from a power team to a speed team, though in 2008 it wasn't very evident other than flashes from freshman Martavious Odoms and Sam McGuffie...

Written by Ryan Jelley about 6 months ago 980 reads 16 comments
Wolverine Cubs: Impact Freshman Justin Turner

In 2008 the Michigan secondary struggled more than any other position group on defense. Not only were safeties getting beat on coverage time and time again but all defensive-backs had glaring trouble with tackling...

Written by Ryan Jelley about 7 months ago 823 reads 4 comments
Wolverine Cubs: Impact Freshman Tate Forcier

With the transition process from a pro-style offense to Rich Rodriguez's spread offense still continuing, Michigan will see freshman and red-shirt freshman see significant playing time again this year...

Written by Ryan Jelley about 7 months ago 736 reads 12 comments
Michigan Football Recruiting Update

The 2010 recruiting season is about to get into full swing. Michigan had their junior day a couple weeks ago and just wrapped up their first big recruiting weekend—not only with the top ...

Written by Ryan Jelley about 8 months ago 746 reads 18 comments
Michigan Wolverines 2009 Offense: The Search for a Leader.

The Michigan Wolverines 2008 offense lacked one key ingredient to being successful— consistency. Consistency is normally driven by a leader who makes a big play when needed or helps the players around him improve...

Written by Ryan Jelley about 8 months ago 824 reads 28 comments
The Most Influential Sports Figures of the Last 100 Years

Naturally the players and coaches of each sport are the ones who change the way a sport is played, but what about those who change the game from behind the scenes? Commissioners, owners, and ...

Written by Ryan Jelley about 9 months ago 760 reads 16 comments
College Football: Five Freshman Expected To Make an Impact in 2009

With freshmen being more prepared earlier on their career's and high school recruiting more publicized then ever, there are some that will be expected to contribute right away. These are the top-five that will be expected to help out this upcoming season.

Written by Ryan Jelley about 9 months ago 2,189 reads 8 comments
A Look to the Future: 2010 Michigan Football Recruiting

National Signing Day has come and gone, and Michigan finished with the seventh best recruiting class in the nation. With no prospects left considering Michigan in 2009, it's time to look forward to the Wolverines' next class...

Written by Ryan Jelley about 9 months ago 4,644 reads 6 comments
Big Ten Signing Day Defensive Dream Team

The Big Ten is known for their powerful defenses because of the immense amount of talent they draw in, 2009 was no different. Michigan and Ohio State both drew in a couple of five-star athletes...

Written by Ryan Jelley about 9 months ago 740 reads 8 comments
Big Ten Signing Day Dream Team (Offense)

Well, it is here again, National Signing Day. The first day that high school seniors from across the nation can fax in their letters of intent for where they will play their college ball...

Written by Ryan Jelley about 9 months ago 1,424 reads 7 comments
The Five Greatest College Football Dynasties of All Time

Since the turn of the century nobody has dominated college football like Pete Carroll and the USC Trojans, but have they done enough to earn themselves a spot among the best college football dynasties...

Written by Ryan Jelley about 10 months ago 1,310 reads 54 comments
Michigan Football Recruiting Update: Signing Day Edition

It's only seven days away now, National Signing Day. The first day that high school recruits from across the nation can sign their letters of intent and solidify which school that they will play for the next three or four years...

Written by Ryan Jelley about 10 months ago 1,437 reads 12 comments
Five Articles Overdone on B/R

I love Bleacher Report. Since I found it six months ago, it has easily become one of my favorite websites. Allowing me to write about anything related to sport while also reading some very unique ...

Written by Ryan Jelley about 10 months ago 499 reads 44 comments
Five Sports Predictions For the Obama Era

Former-president George W. Bush held his office for eight years. During that time, some monumental things happened in the world of sports—the Detroit Lions became the first team to go 0-16 ...

Written by Ryan Jelley about 10 months ago 585 reads 25 comments
Greg Robinson Hired as Michigan's Defensive Coordinator

After about a month of searching Rich Rodriguez finally named the new defensive coordinator for the Michigan Wolverines, it's former Syracuse head coach Greg Robinson...

Written by Ryan Jelley about 10 months ago 294 reads 15 comments
Michigan Got Campbell, Who Finshes Their Class?

Well, the Army All-American bowl is over and Michigan received some very good news when five-star William Campbell recommitted to the Maize and Blue, but who else can we expect to add before signing day which is a month from now...

Written by Ryan Jelley about 10 months ago 1,290 reads 19 comments
BCS Is Not The only One Getting Things Wrong.

Sooners Offense Is Great, Not Greatest Ever I know everyone makes mistakes. But to make the same one every time SportsCenter or College Football Live airs, or anytime there is a mention of the ...

Written by Ryan Jelley about 11 months ago 450 reads 38 comments
The Five Worst Losses In Michigan History

I know not many Michigan fans are going to like this slideshow but after all the winning we've done throughout the years I thought it would be interesting to glance back at our sour spots. And heck maybeit won't make the 2008 season look so bad...

Written by Ryan Jelley about 11 months ago 262 reads 16 comments

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Ryan Jelley Article Archive

The Key To Michigan's Turn—Around? Turnover Reduction

Ranking the Big Ten: Defensive Lines

Ranking the Big Ten: Offensive Line

Ranking the Big 10: Wide Receivers and Tight Ends

Ranking the Big Ten: Running Backs

Ranking the Big Ten: Quarterbacks

Wolverine Cubs: Impact Freshman Vladimir Emilien

Wolverine Cubs: Impact Freshman Denard Robinson

Wolverine Cubs: Impact Freshman Justin Turner

Wolverine Cubs: Impact Freshman Tate Forcier

Michigan Football Recruiting Update

Michigan Wolverines 2009 Offense: The Search for a Leader.

The Most Influential Sports Figures of the Last 100 Years

College Football: Five Freshman Expected To Make an Impact in 2009

A Look to the Future: 2010 Michigan Football Recruiting

Big Ten Signing Day Defensive Dream Team

Big Ten Signing Day Dream Team (Offense)

The Five Greatest College Football Dynasties of All Time

Michigan Football Recruiting Update: Signing Day Edition

Five Articles Overdone on B/R

Five Sports Predictions For the Obama Era

Greg Robinson Hired as Michigan's Defensive Coordinator

Michigan Got Campbell, Who Finshes Their Class?

BCS Is Not The only One Getting Things Wrong.

The Five Worst Losses In Michigan History

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