Mike Barwis Buyout and Wednesday's Potluck of Information

Barwis buyout? Ok, it's one thing to ask for a large buyout when your head coach leaves for Michigan, but now you want money from your former strength and conditioning coach?

WVU is asking Mike Barwis for $50,000 for a buyout of his contract that he broke at West Virginia when he left for Michigan. They are also asking questions about a missing highlighter and two pencils that were mysteriously lost sometime around December '07.

How about we settle this with a cage match, winner take all? Stay classy, West Virginia. Stay classy.

Cash Money

Michigan graduate and billionaire Stephen Ross now owns the Miami Dolphins (and Bill Parcells).

Bowling in Hawaii

Speaking of the Dolphins, Jake Long is heading to the Pro Bowl. Congrats, Jake!

Can I Get a DC around Here?

Between the Wolverines and the Detroit Lions, Detroit Metro football teams combined for three wins last fall. They also both hired defensive coordinators a day apart. The Lions hired Gunther Cunningham as their defensive coordinator today. I wonder if Richie and the Fonz will be moving to Detroit as well.

RIP, Stoney and Wojo

Those of you in lower Michigan know who these two guys are, and I am sorry that WDFN (The Fan) will now only air national radio shows. I very much enjoyed Stoney and Wojo. I guess this is another example of our economy and the lack of advertising dollars for radio and newspapers.

Does Anyone Do House Calls Anymore?

Yes, they do and Travante Stallworth is getting one from coach Rich Rodriguez today. Meaning, they really want Travante to become a Wolverine.

Coach, Where Should I Go?

Denard Robinson says Michigan is in his top two, but he is not sure he has a leader at this point. The other school in the top two is rumored to be Kansas State. Florida and Georgia are also being considered.

He Does Have Game!

Courtney Sims, the former Wolverine center who has been tearing up the development league, signed a 10-day contract with the Phoenix Suns. Who knew?

Surprise Signing Day Commit?

Titusville, Fzzl, four-star receiver Willie Haulstead (6-3, 210) says Michigan is still in the hunt and he could very well sign with them on 2/4. He might be this year's Roy Roundtree. Willie is currently committed to FSU.