1. 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...

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  2. 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...

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  3. 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...

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  4. 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...

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  5. 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!" ...

    Jeff Contizano Written by Jeff Contizano about over 4 years ago 844 reads 18 comments

  6. 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...

    Jeff Contizano Written by Jeff Contizano about over 4 years ago 754 reads 6 comments

  7. 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 ...

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  8. 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...

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  9. 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...

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  10. 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...

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  11. 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...

    Jeff Contizano Written by Jeff Contizano about over 4 years ago 1,089 reads 18 comments

  12. 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...

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  13. 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...

    Jeff Contizano Written by Jeff Contizano about over 4 years ago 185 reads 2 comments

  14. 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...

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  15. 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...

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  16. 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...

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  17. 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...

    Jeff Contizano Written by Jeff Contizano about over 4 years ago 2,928 reads 20 comments

  18. 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...

    Jeff Contizano Written by Jeff Contizano about over 4 years ago 412 reads 8 comments

  19. 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...

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  20. 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...

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  21. 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...

    Jeff Contizano Written by Jeff Contizano about over 4 years ago 276 reads 2 comments

  22. 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...

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  23. 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...

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  24. 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...

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  25. 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...

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