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I don't want to act like I'm a sports writer by any means: let me point that out first and foremost. I've been a big fan of the Michigan Wolverines for a while now, and growing up in Michigan made it even more enjoyable to watch all of the sports that Michigan has to offer.

I'm always cruising the web for news stories and sports articles about the Wolverines, and one day I decided to start sending out an email newsletter with links to stuff I though was worth reading. One day I discovered the Bleacher Report and the rest is history.

If you would like to subsrcibe to my Wolverines newsletter, please send me an email at:

bgillespie@ncdoc.navy.mil

Brendan's Recent Articles

Michigan Wolverines Football News: September 15, 2009

Published about 1 month ago
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Michigan Wolverines Football News: September 9th, 2009

Published 2 months ago
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Michigan Wolverines Football News: August 1st, 2009

Published 3 months ago
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Michigan Wolverines Football News: Friday, Feb. 13

Published 9 months ago
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Favorite Athletes

Mike Hart, Brandon Minor, Mario Manningham, Adrian Arrington, Jake Long, Desmond Howard, Charles Woodson, Gordie Howe, Brendan Shanahan, Kenny Rogers, Nolan Ryan, Justin Verlander, Ivan Rodriguez, Joel Zumaya, Brandon Inge, Gary Sheffield, Jim Leyland, Cal Ripken, Jr.
Favorite Sports Teams

Michigan Wolverines Football, Detroit Tigers, Detroit Red Wings, Baltimore Orioles, Norfolk Tides
Favorite Coaches

Bo Schembechler, Lloyd Carr
All Time Sports Moment

The 2006 Michigan vs. Ohio State game. Most incredible rivalry ever, biggest game ever. No. 1 OSU going against No. 2 Michigan at the "game of the century".
Most Memorable Game Attended

Being at the 2007 Michigan vs. Ohio State football game.
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

The Michigan Wolverines have more wins than any other team in college football!
Pac 10, Big 12, Big 10, SEC, ACC, or Big East?

It's all about the Big Ten baby!!!

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by Dave
11 months ago

Hey Brendan—Dave Mo here, a Bleacher Report Community Coordinator.

I've been spending time on our Michigan Football page and read a couple of your old articles. Really on-point analysis...you do good work.

Given that you haven't written in a while, I thought I'd check in and see if you're interested in picking up your coverage again. What do you say?

If not, it would be great if you could give me some feedback on why you decided to stop writing and what we could have done to better serve you. If you wouldn't mind, please shoot me a line at dmorrison@bleacherreport.com with any thoughts.

Thanks so much,

Dave Mo
by Scott
about 1 year ago

Brendan,

Hail to the Victors brother!

Check out my recent article on Noel Devine and let me know what you think.

Thanks,

Scott
by Kristofer
about 1 year ago

Brendan,

This week's Big Ten Preview is out! Check it out.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/60923-big-ten-football-preview-week-five

Thanks,
Kristofer
by Ryan
about 1 year ago

Brendan,
Thank you very much! Always good to know that someone pays attention to your writing.

Ryan
by Legendary Bagger Vance
about 1 year ago

Brendan, Go Fighting Illini!!! I think it is pretty great that the tide has turned in college football and Michigan's and Ohio State's grasp on the conference is done. Thank you and have a nice day.
by Anthony
about 1 year ago

In response to your comment:

Don't despair. This is a down year for Michigan. They lost a lot on offense but they'll be back. I don't particularly like Rodriguez as a person but the guy is a heck of a coach. I'd expect the toughness of the team to improve considerably over the next couple of years.
by Kristofer
about 1 year ago

Brendan,

I want to start a B/R college football poll with B/R writers as the pollsters.

If you are interested, I would love for you to participate.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/54418-calling-all-br-college-football-fans-join-the-party

Thanks!

Kristofer
by Ryan
about 1 year ago

Brendan,
Thanks for the add! It's always great to know that someone appreciates your contributions and I not only look forward to adding more Michigan pieces in the future, but reading yours as well. Thanks again!

Ryan
by Zander
about 1 year ago

Hey Brendan,

I just wanted to let you know that Bleacher Report has launched out of beta with an updated look and feel and some great new features. Check out the "Game On" link in the header to find out more.

Next week we'll be launching the site to the world with some public announcements—and it'd be great to get a contribution from you between now and Tuesday to make Bleacher Report's launch a success.

Let me know if you need any help with ideas or have questions. Have a great weekend Brendan!

Zander

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Michigan Wolverines Football News: September 15, 2009

Michigan Wolverines Football News: September 9th, 2009

Michigan Wolverines Football News: August 1st, 2009

Michigan Wolverines Football News: Friday, Feb. 13

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