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Michigan Wolverines Keys To Success In 09

That's right folks, with winter conditioning underway spring football is right around the corner, which means the season is soon to follow...

Written by Jeff Contizano about 10 months ago 744 reads 11 comments
Rich Rodriguez Makes Mistake With Defense When Consistency Is Key

I'll be the first one to admit I'm a strong Rich Rodriguez proponent. I was excited when the news first came out that he was coming to Ann Arbor...

Written by Jeff Contizano about 11 months ago 440 reads 0 comments
Scott Shafer Out as Wolverines Coordinator

With a senior-laden defense that was expected to carry the team this season, Scott Shafer had it all planned out. Unfortunately things didn't work out as he planned...

Written by Jeff Contizano about 11 months ago 317 reads 4 comments
2009: 20 Teams on The Rise and Fall

With the season drawing to an end and a lot of awards being given out, I figured I'd list 10 teams that are going to be on the rise next year and 10 that are in decline...

Written by Jeff Contizano about 12 months ago 698 reads 13 comments
2008 Michigan Football: The Program That Really Was

So many journalists and fans alike clamored after the 3-9 season Michigan suffered this year. "They have too much talent!" "Rodriguez wasted it!" "They never should have gone 3-9!" Ladies and ...

Written by Jeff Contizano about about 1 year ago 839 reads 18 comments
Comparing Michigan/West Virginia Recruiting Trends

Amidst all the clamor about the Michigan/Ohio State game I thought I'd do a little research and analyze recruiting comparisons between Michigan and West Virginia the last six years. I took the last six years of recruits from scout...

Written by Jeff Contizano about about 1 year ago 733 reads 6 comments
Michigan Football '08: When Success Becomes Mediocrity

By far this has been the worst season in Michigan history. But I do not have to tell you that; just look around. Dozens of fans and haters alike here on B/R proclaim it each day, and all across ...

Written by Jeff Contizano about about 1 year ago 409 reads 8 comments
Michigan-Northwestern: Wolverines Look to Take It to the Wildcasts

With the Brown Jug back in Ann Arbor where it belongs, the Wolverines look to Northwestern in the final home game for the seniors this year...

Written by Jeff Contizano about about 1 year ago 206 reads 1 comments
Michigan Continues its Dominance over Minnesota, Retains Little Brown Jug

Today's Michigan vs. Minnesota game featured the second oldest rivalry in college football, the Battle for the Little Brown Jug. Since it's inception in 1903, the "battle" has been one-sided, with Michigan dominating the series 66-22-3...

Written by Jeff Contizano about about 1 year ago 388 reads 7 comments
Breaking News: Michigan's Chances Falll Further

While the chances of a victory for the 2-7 Wolverines against the upstart 7-2 Minnesota Golden Gophers were already very slim, things appeared to have gotten worse this week...

Written by Jeff Contizano about about 1 year ago 150 reads 7 comments
Where Do the Wolverines Go From Here?

We find ourselves at a 2-7 start. Even the disasters from the Appalachian State and Oregon Ducks games cannot compare to the anguish, sadness, and disparity that is spreading across the Michigan Wolverine nation this fall...

Written by Jeff Contizano about about 1 year ago 1,086 reads 18 comments
Michigan-Purdue: Two Teams Heading Down the Same Path Meet This Week

Few fans in both Ann Arbor Michigan, and West Layette Indiana expected the Wolverines and Boilermakers to be a deathly 2-6 at this point in the season, but here we are...

Written by Jeff Contizano about about 1 year ago 151 reads 4 comments
Michigan Falters Against State for Another Loss In a Totally Lost Season

Another week, and another loss for Rich Rodriguez and the Michigan Wolverines. On the eve of signing a six-year contract, Rodriguez could not lead his team to victory over rising in-state rival Michigan State...

Written by Jeff Contizano about about 1 year ago 184 reads 2 comments
Oregon State Beavers: Rose Bowl Bound?

After starting the season 0-2 the Oregon State Beavers have (in typical fashion) rolled to a solid 4-3 record as of week 8...

Written by Jeff Contizano about about 1 year ago 259 reads 0 comments
Questions & Answers: Michigan Football

After a strong showing in the first half against Penn State, Michigan collapsed once again and now themselves at a lowly 2-5 record...

Written by Jeff Contizano about about 1 year ago 623 reads 6 comments
Michigan Shows Pride: Folds In Second Half to Nittany Lions

For the first time in a long time, Michigan fans saw a good team on the field. On the first drive Michigan's defense stood up the powerful Nittany Lions attack...

Written by Jeff Contizano about about 1 year ago 332 reads 17 comments
An Open Letter to Michigan Fans

"When your team is winning, be ready to be tough, because winning can make you soft. On the other hand, when your team is losing, stick by them. Keep believing." You know who said that? Guess...

Written by Jeff Contizano about about 1 year ago 2,551 reads 20 comments
Michigan's Plummet Continues, Is The End In Sight?

For hundreds of Michigan fans across the country, this year has been nothing short of disastrous. A 2-4 record, including losses to Notre Dame and lowly Toledo have made fans scratch their heads in wonder and curse the wizard known as Rich Rodriguez...

Written by Jeff Contizano about about 1 year ago 407 reads 8 comments
Oregon State-Washington State: Beavers Crush the Stumbling Cougars

Week Six saw the 1-5 Washington State Cougars come into Reser Stadium to face off with Mike Riley and the Oregon State Beavers. For Coach Wulff and the Cougars, this game was very important...

Written by Jeff Contizano about about 1 year ago 202 reads 3 comments
Oregon State-Washington State: Beavs Look to Keep Cougs Winless in Pac-10

Two teams, both alike in dignity—two teams traveling in similar directions. After another heartbreaking loss last week, Oregon State has fallen to 2-3 (1-1 Pac-10) on the season...

Written by Jeff Contizano about about 1 year ago 308 reads 9 comments
Michigan Wolverines Can't Squeeze the Juice

Cheesy title aside, did you see Juice Williams on Saturday? I had to turn the television off and go outside in order to get away from it. I thought about it all night. Michigan Wolverine fans have been proud of their defense so far this season...

Written by Jeff Contizano about about 1 year ago 271 reads 2 comments
Oregon State Vs. Utah: Beavers Crumble

After watching Oregon State play extremely well last week against then No. 1 USC, Utah came as another test for the young Beavers...

Written by Jeff Contizano about about 1 year ago 361 reads 5 comments
The Enigma That Is Michigan Football

I've been a Michigan fan most of my short life. Over the years I've become very comfortable with very good seasons each fall...

Written by Jeff Contizano about about 1 year ago 505 reads 0 comments
Battle of The Big House: Week Two

The second week of Michigan football began with many fans and alumni both curious and nervous to how the wolverines would perform. After a good week of practice, it seemed that Rich Rodriguez had his players much more prepared...

Written by Jeff Contizano about about 1 year ago 98 reads 2 comments
The Season Is Over For The Wolverines

That's right. The season may just be over for the overrated, poorly coached, Michigan Wolverines. Don't give them any credit either. Replacing a half dozen NFL caliber players on offense is something any college team should be able to...

Written by Jeff Contizano about about 1 year ago 803 reads 10 comments

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Jeff Contizano Article Archive

Michigan Wolverines Keys To Success In 09

Rich Rodriguez Makes Mistake With Defense When Consistency Is Key

Scott Shafer Out as Wolverines Coordinator

2009: 20 Teams on The Rise and Fall

2008 Michigan Football: The Program That Really Was

Comparing Michigan/West Virginia Recruiting Trends

Michigan Football '08: When Success Becomes Mediocrity

Michigan-Northwestern: Wolverines Look to Take It to the Wildcasts

Michigan Continues its Dominance over Minnesota, Retains Little Brown Jug

Breaking News: Michigan's Chances Falll Further

Where Do the Wolverines Go From Here?

Michigan-Purdue: Two Teams Heading Down the Same Path Meet This Week

Michigan Falters Against State for Another Loss In a Totally Lost Season

Oregon State Beavers: Rose Bowl Bound?

Questions & Answers: Michigan Football

Michigan Shows Pride: Folds In Second Half to Nittany Lions

An Open Letter to Michigan Fans

Michigan's Plummet Continues, Is The End In Sight?

Oregon State-Washington State: Beavers Crush the Stumbling Cougars

Oregon State-Washington State: Beavs Look to Keep Cougs Winless in Pac-10

Michigan Wolverines Can't Squeeze the Juice

Oregon State Vs. Utah: Beavers Crumble

The Enigma That Is Michigan Football

Battle of The Big House: Week Two

The Season Is Over For The Wolverines

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