2023-12-04 15:13
Jalen Milroe (image via San Diego Tribune)Here are some quick-hitting thoughts on the College Football Playoff selection.
#1 Michigan: Personally, I don't necessarily believe Michi… Read More
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2023-12-02 19:56
RUSH OFFENSE vs. IOWA RUSH DEFENSEMichigan is #53 in rushing offense (169.8 yards/game) and tied for #56 in yards per carry (4.44). Ohio State held up fairly well against the run… Read More
2023-11-30 14:58
Blake CorumMichigan dominated the all-conference selections in 2023, which is to be somewhat expected with a 12-0 record.
FIRST TEAMQB J.J. McCarthy (Coaches, Media)RB Blake Corum… Read More
2023-11-29 16:56
Dan Villari (image via Syracuse Athletics)Please consider supporting the blog by using the Amazon links here (LINK):
FORMER PLAYERS
TE Erick All (Iowa): All tore his ACL in… Read More
2023-11-26 23:52
Michigan acting head coach Sherrone Moore reacts to a video replay during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Ohio State, Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, in Ann Arbor, Mi… Read More
2023-11-21 17:30
Chris PartridgeMichigan linebackers coach Chris Partridge was fired toward the end of last week, ending his short second tenure in Ann Arbor. He coached an array of squads - special t… Read More
2023-11-21 14:21
Fort Myers (FL) Bishop Verot QB Carter Smith (image via SI)Fort Myers (FL) Bishop Verot quarterback Carter Smith, a 2025 prospect, committed to Michigan on Tuesday. He picked the Wolv… Read More
2023-11-21 03:21
Mike Sainristil (image via Michigan Athletics)A win is a win. Michigan has at least one of these every year, where the team overcomes a bit of a scare from an inferior team. Last seas… Read More
2023-11-15 15:51
Dan Villari (image via Syracuse Athletics)Please consider supporting the blog by using the Amazon links here (LINK):
FORMER PLAYERS
TE Erick All (Iowa): All tore his ACL in… Read More
2023-11-14 17:18
Blake Corum and Sherrone Moore (image via AP)I apologize for the delayed/short post. I had a crazy busy weekend and I was on the road for much of it, so I didn't have much of a chance… Read More
2023-11-08 15:21
Ethan BurkePlease consider supporting the blog by using the Amazon links here (LINK):
FORMER PLAYERS
TE Erick All (Iowa): All tore his ACL in week seven. He led the Hawkeyes… Read More
2023-11-05 18:11
Blake Corum (image via The Score)I was a little nervous. Something was gnawing at my brain going into this game, and that was whether Michigan would look sloppy against the Boilermake… Read More
2023-11-04 19:00
Charlotte (NC) Providence Day QB Jadyn Davis2024
Jadyn Davis - QB - Charlotte (NC) Providence Day: Davis is committed to Michigan (LINK).
Jo'Ziah Edmond - CB - Nappanee (IN) Nor… Read More
2023-11-03 14:10
RUSH OFFENSE vs. PURDUE RUSH DEFENSEMichigan is #45 in rushing (174.3 yards/game) after entering last season's Big Ten Championship game against the Boilermakers at #5 in running… Read More
2023-11-01 15:23
Xavier WorthyPlease consider supporting the blog by using the Amazon links here (LINK):
FORMER PLAYERS
TE Erick All (Iowa): All tore his ACL in week seven. He led the Hawkey… Read More
2023-10-31 15:07
(image via @UMichFootball on Twitter)ADDED TO THE BOARD: 2024
Kewan Lacy - RB - Lancaster (TX) Lancaster: Lacy (3-star, #30 RB, #351 overall) decommitted from Nebraska. Alabama, Fl… Read More
2023-10-26 13:56
Tony BolesIf you're like me and you enjoy big plays, here are some great ones against the Boilermakers over the years:
Tony Boles 85-yard kickoff return TD (1989)
Rick Leach 83… Read More
2023-10-26 13:55
Dennis Fitzgerald (image via Go Blue History)If you're like me and you enjoy big plays, here are some great ones against the Spartans over the years:
Dennis Fitzgerald 99-yard kick… Read More
2023-10-26 13:54
Eyabi Okie-Anoma (image via Charlotte Athletics)Please consider supporting the blog by using the Amazon links here (LINK):
FORMER PLAYERS
TE Erick All (Iowa): All tore his A… Read More
2023-10-22 14:18
Michigan 49, Michigan State 0 (image via AP/Al Goldis)Emotional edge FTW. Going into this game, I felt like Michigan had more of a reason to win this game. I mean, aside from the fact… Read More
2023-10-21 03:34
RUSH OFFENSE vs. MSU RUSH DEFENSEMichigan is #41 in rushing offense (182 yards/game) and #35 in yards per carry (4.88). I thought Michigan might take off a little bit against Indi… Read More
2023-10-20 15:07
Josh MetellusMinnesota Vikings captain and safety Josh Metellus had one of his best games as a professional, totaling 8 tackles with 1 sack and 1 forced fumble in a 19-13 win over the… Read More
2023-10-20 15:06
Erick AllPlease consider supporting the blog by using the Amazon links here (LINK):
FORMER PLAYERS
TE Erick All (Iowa): All had 2 catches for 19 yards in Iowa's 19-6 win ove… Read More
2023-10-15 13:28
Colston Loveland (image via Yahoo! Sports)Run the damn ball. Coming into the game, Indiana was ranked #91 in rushing defense. And it was raining. So naturally, Michigan decided to com… Read More
2023-10-13 14:36
(Image via Craig Bisacre/Indiana Athletics)RUSH OFFENSE vs. INDIANA RUSH DEFENSEMichigan ranks #38 in rushing offense (185.2 yards/game) and #26 in yards per carry (5.07). Blake Corum… Read More
2023-10-08 13:53
Cornelius Johnson (image via Star Tribune)Zone coverage FTW. There was a time when we lamented that Michigan defensive backs were terrible at looking back and finding the ball. There… Read More
2023-10-06 16:38
RUSH OFFENSE vs. MINNESOTA RUSH DEFENSEMichigan is #31 in rushing offense (184 yards/game) and #33 in yards per carry (4.95). Blake Corum is at 5.74 yards per carry and is tied fo… Read More
2023-10-04 01:19
Kenneth Grant (image via AP)That was domination. More so than any other game this season, that felt like Michigan truly dominated the team across from them. Despite winning by 24+ poi… Read More
2023-10-03 00:43
Steve BreastonMichigan has played Minnesota 104 times throughout history and has a 76-25-3 record against the Golden Gophers. They first played in 1892, and the winner of the game aft… Read More
2023-09-25 18:58
Te'Cory Couch (image via On3)Please consider supporting the blog by using the Amazon links here (LINK):
FORMER PLAYERS
TE Erick All (Iowa): All caught 3 passes for 35 yards… Read More
2023-09-25 00:25
Mike Sainristil (image via MGoBlue)Different game, same result. Michigan has started this season with some remarkable consistency, if a lack of explosiveness. The Wolverines beat the… Read More
2023-09-18 13:06
Aidan HutchinsonNOTE: I thought I posted this in the middle of last week, but turns out I forgot to make it live. So now you get it on the morning of Week 2.
Detroit Lions defensiv… Read More
2023-09-15 17:01
Scot Loeffler (image via BGSU)RUSH OFFENSE vs. BGSU RUSH DEFENSEMichigan is #75 overall in rushing (150.5 yards/game) and #53 in yards per carry (4.7) despite not having allowed a sin… Read More
2023-09-15 17:00
Detroit (MI) U of D Jesuit WR Elijah Dotson (image via Twitter)2024
Luke Hamilton - OG - Avon (OH) Avon: Hamilton is committed to Michigan (LINK).
Jordan Marshall - RB - Cincinn… Read More
2023-09-12 15:33
Fitzgerald ToussaintMichigan has played Bowling Green State University two times, once in 2000 and once in 2010. The 2010 game was full of big plays, with Denard Robinson rushing 5 ti… Read More
2023-09-12 15:31
J.J. McCarthy (image via Paul Sancya at the Associated Press)Defensive Tackle U. Michigan is putting together a nice crew of defensive tackles, and the least heralded one is the guy m… Read More
2023-09-10 13:09
Xavier Worthy (image via SI)Please consider supporting the blog by using the Amazon links here (LINK):
FORMER PLAYERS
TE Erick All (Iowa): All caught 3 passes for 32 yards i… Read More
2023-09-07 00:39
Ty Isaac (image via Detroit News)This is a feature I started last year, with the ten longest plays against any particular opponent. I didn't break it out last week since Michigan had… Read More
2023-09-07 00:38
J.J. McCarthy (image via NBC Sports)Let's see more of this guy on offense . . . Trente Jones. I really like the way Trente Jones plays football. On Saturday he was used mostly as an e… Read More
2023-09-07 00:37
Jadyn DavisSeptember 1, 2023: Davis completed 19/26 passes for 264 yards and 3 touchdowns in a 42-7 win over Charlotte (NC) Catholic. He has now completed 59/80 passes for 1,013 yards… Read More
2023-09-04 18:53
Roman Wilson (image via Rivals)Football is back! All is right in the world when it's football season. In another few days, the NFL season will be back and we can all enjoy Heaven for… Read More
2023-09-04 16:43
Cade McNamara (image via AP News)Please consider supporting the blog by using the Amazon links here (LINK):
FORMER PLAYERS
TE Erick All (Iowa): All caught 3 passes for 15 ya… Read More
2023-09-01 19:08
(image via ECU Athletics)RUSH OFFENSE vs. ECU RUSH DEFENSEMichigan's running game has been talked about so much that it feels kind of insulting to bring up again. But I will, anyway… Read More
2023-08-31 21:28
Blake CorumI feel really good about my predictions for 2023 and I'm nearly certain they'll all be correct.
LEADING RUSHERJunior running back Blake Corum had 1,463 yards on the grou… Read More
2023-08-31 15:24
J.J. McCarthy (image via Yahoo! Sports)Name: J.J. McCarthyHeight: 6’3″Weight: 202 lbs.High school: Bradenton (FL) IMG AcademyPosition: Quarterback… Read More
2023-08-30 18:10
Will Johnson (image via Michigan Daily)Name: Will JohnsonHeight: 6’2″Weight: 202 lbs.High school: Grosse Pointe (MI) SouthPosition: CornerbackClas… Read More
2023-08-30 17:42
Mike Sainristil (image via SI)Name: Mike SainristilHeight: 5’10”Weight: 182 lbs.High school: Everett (MA) EverettPosition: Wide receiverClass:&nbs&hell…Read More
2023-08-30 17:41
Drake NugentName: Drake NugentHeight: 6’2"Weight: 301 lbs.High school: Lone Tree (CO) Highlands RanchPosition: CenterClass: Fifth year seniorJersey numb… Read More
2023-08-30 17:41
Rod MooreName: Rod MooreHeight: 6’0″Weight: 198 lbs.High school: Clayton (OH) NorthmontPosition: SafetyClass: JuniorJersey number: #19La… Read More
2023-08-29 14:13
Blake CorumName: Blake CorumHeight: 5’8″Weight: 213 lbs.High school: Baltimore (MD) St. FrancesPosition: Running backClass: SeniorJersey numb… Read More
2023-08-29 01:21
Roman Wilson (image via MGoBlue)Name: Roman WilsonHeight: 6’0″Weight: 192 lbs.High school: Honolulu (HI) St. LouisPosition: Wide receiverClass:&nb&hell…Read More
2023-08-29 00:56
Kris Jenkins, Jr.Name: Kris Jenkins, Jr.Height: 6’3″Weight: 305 lbs.High school: Olney (MD) Our Lady of Good CounselPosition: Defensive tackleClas… Read More
2023-08-29 00:55
Raylen Wilson (image via Dawg Watch)Please consider supporting the blog by using the Amazon links here (LINK):
FORMER COMMITS
DE Collins Acheampong (Miami): Acheampong is li… Read More
2023-08-27 23:00
Mason Graham (image via Rivals)Name: Mason GrahamHeight: 6’3″Weight: 318 lbs.High school: Anaheim (CA) ServitePosition: Defensive tackleClass:&nbs&hell…Read More
2023-08-27 12:11
Rich RodriguezFORMER PLAYERS
CB George Johnson III (UMass): Johnson made 1 catch for 22 yards in a 41-30 win over New Mexico State.
CB Andre Seldon (New Mexico State): Seldon ma… Read More
2023-08-27 01:37
Cade McNamara (image via AP News)FORMER PLAYERS
TE Erick All (Iowa): All is now a Hawkeye and might play second fiddle at tight end to Luke Lachey, but Iowa uses multiple tight end… Read More
2023-08-26 22:29
Zak Zinter (image via MGoBlue)Name: Zak ZinterHeight: 6’6″Weight: 322 lbs.High school: North Andover (MA) Buckingham Browne & NicholsPosition: &hell…Read More
2023-08-26 22:14
Dec 31, 2022; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Michigan Wolverines offensive lineman Trevor Keegan (77) against the TCU Horned Frogs during the 2022 Fiesta Bowl at State Farm Stadium. Mandator… Read More
2023-08-25 01:05
Cornelius Johnson (image via Wolverines Wire)Name: Cornelius JohnsonHeight: 6’3″Weight: 208 lbs.High school: Greenwich (CT) BrunswickPosition… Read More
2023-08-24 02:09
Junior ColsonName: Junior ColsonHeight: 6’3″Weight: 247 lbs.High school: Brentwood (TN) RavenwoodPosition: LinebackerClass: JuniorJersey numb… Read More
2023-08-24 02:09
Donovan Edwards (image via The Athletic)Please consider supporting the blog using the Amazon links (LINK):
Name: Donovan EdwardsHeight: 6’1”Weight: 2… Read More
2023-08-22 01:07
James TurnerName: James TurnerHeight: 6’0″Weight: 196 lbs.High school: Saline (MI) SalinePosition: KickerClass: Fifth year seniorJersey numbe… Read More
2023-08-21 10:34
Colston Loveland (image via MGoBlue)Name: Colston LovelandHeight: 6’5″Weight: 245 lbs.High school: Gooding (ID) GoodingPosition: Tight endClass:&n&hell…Read More
2023-08-20 22:40
Josh Wallace (Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports)Name: Josh WallaceHeight: 6’0″Weight: 190 lbs.High school: Hyattsville (MD) DeMathaPo… Read More
2023-08-20 12:09
Braiden McGregor (image via Twitter)Name: Braiden McGregorHeight: 6’6″Weight: 267 lbs.High school: Port Huron (MI) NorthernPosition: Defensive end… Read More
2023-08-18 02:26
Makari PaigeName: Makari PaigeHeight: 6’4″Weight: 208 lbs.High school: West Bloomfield (MI) West BloomfieldPosition: SafetyClass: SeniorJerse… Read More
2023-08-18 02:25
Kenneth Grant (image via 247 Sports)Name: Kenneth GrantHeight: 6’3″Weight: 339 lbs.High school: Merrillville (IN) MerrillvillePosition: Defen… Read More
2023-08-16 10:06
La'Darius HendersonName: La'Darius HendersonHeight: 6’4″Weight: 315 lbs.High school: Waxahachie (TX) WaxahachiePosition: Offensive tackleClass:&nb&hell…Read More
2023-08-16 10:05
Tommy DomanName: Tommy DomanHeight: 6’4″Weight: 215 lbs.High school: Orchard Lake (MI) St. Mary’sPosition: Kicker/PunterClass: Redshirt… Read More
2023-08-14 23:30
Jaylen Harrell (image via MGoBlue)Name: Jaylen HarrellHeight: 6’4″Weight: 242 lbs.High school: Tampa (FL) BerkeleyPosition: Defensive endClass:&nb&hell…Read More
2023-08-14 22:46
A.J. Barner (#89, image via SI)Name: A.J. BarnerHeight: 6’6″Weight: 251 lbs.High school: Aurora (OH) AuroraPosition: Tight endClass: Redshirt… Read More
2023-08-14 15:00
Josaiah Stewart (image via Rivals)Please consider supporting the blog using the Amazon links here (LINK):
Name: Josaiah StewartHeight: 6’1″Weight: 24… Read More
2023-08-14 10:42
Michael Barrett. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY SportsName: Michael BarrettHeight: 6’0″Weight: 239 lbs.High school: Valdosta (GA) LowndesPo… Read More
2023-08-13 12:47
Rayshaun Benny (image via 247 Sports)Name: Rayshaun BennyHeight: 6’4″Weight: 296 lbs.High school: Oak Park (MI) Oak ParkPosition: Defensive tackle… Read More
2023-08-12 13:59
Karsen Barnhart (image via MLive)Name: Karsen BarnhartHeight: 6’5″Weight: 316 lbs.High school: Paw Paw (MI) Paw PawPosition: Offensive tackleClass… Read More
2023-08-11 16:39
Derrick MooreName: Derrick MooreHeight: 6’3″Weight: 258 lbs.High school: Baltimore (MD) St. FrancesPosition: Defensive endClass: SophomoreJer… Read More
2023-08-11 15:00
Darrius Clemons (image via Rivals)Name: Darrius ClemonsHeight: 6’3″Weight: 212 lbs.High school: Portland (OR) WestviewPosition: Wide receiverClass… Read More
2023-08-11 09:47
Tyler MorrisName: Tyler MorrisHeight: 5'11"Weight: 185 lbs.High school: La Grange Park (IL) Nazareth AcademyPosition: Wide receiverClass: SophomoreJ… Read More
2023-08-10 19:43
Jack Tuttle (image via Twitter)Name: Jack TuttleHeight: 6’4″Weight: 210 lbs.High school: San Marcos (CA) Mission HillsPosition: QuarterbackClass:… Read More
2023-08-10 11:51
Ernest Hausmann (image via MLive)Name: Ernest HausmannHeight: 6’2″Weight: 237 lbs.High school: Columbus (NE) ColumbusPosition: LinebackerClass:&nb&hell…Read More
2023-08-10 00:06
Amorion Walker (image via MLive)Name: Amorion WalkerHeight: 6’3″Weight: 180 lbs.High school: Ponchatoula (LA) PonchatoulaPosition: CornerbackClass… Read More
2023-08-09 11:40
Giovanni El-Hadi (image via MGoBlue)Name: Giovanni El-HadiHeight: 6’5″Weight: 318 lbs.High school: Sterling Heights (MI) StevensonPosition: Offens… Read More
2023-08-09 00:00
Trente Jones (image via MLive)Please consider supporting the blog by using the Amazon links here (LINK):
Name: Trente JonesHeight: 6’4″Weight: 325 lb… Read More
2023-08-08 23:25
William Wagner (image via MGoBlue)Name: William WagnerHeight: 6’2″Weight: 255 lbs.High school: Alpharetta (GA) AlpharettaPosition: Long… Read More
2023-08-08 15:00
Quinten Johnson (image via Twitter)Name: Quinten JohnsonHeight: 5’11”Weight: 200 lbs.High school: Washington (DC) St. John’sPosition: Safety… Read More
2023-08-08 10:57
Matt Hibner (image via 247 Sports)Name: Matthew HibnerHeight: 6’5″Weight: 254 lbs.High school: Burke (VA) Lake BraddockPosition: Tight endClass:&n&hell…Read More
2023-08-07 19:38
Jim Harbaugh and Kalel Mullings (image via Freep)Name: Kalel MullingsHeight: 6'2"Weight: 239 lbs.High school: West Roxbury (MA) Milton AcademyPosition: Runnin… Read More
2023-08-07 15:00
Jimmy Rolder (image via Twitter)Name: Jimmy RolderHeight: 6’2″Weight: 233 lbs.High school: Orland Park (IL) MaristPosition: LinebackerClass: … Read More
2023-08-07 10:30
Bennett WarrenCOMMITMENT
Nappanee (IN) Northwood cornerback Jo'Ziah Edmond committed to Michigan (LINK).
OFF THE BOARD
Burley (ID) Burley wide receiver Gatlin Bair (4-star, #… Read More
2023-08-06 21:00
Cam Goode (image via Wolverines Wire)Name: Cam GoodeHeight: 6’1″Weight: 314 lbs.High school: Washington (DC) St. John’sPosition: Defensive t… Read More
2023-08-06 15:00
Ja'Den McBurrows (image via Instagram)Please consider supporting TTB with a donation via Paypal (LINK):
Name: Ja’Den McBurrowsHeight: 5’11”Weight:… Read More
2023-08-06 10:03
Dopamine Nation by Anna Lembke. I've talked about this a little bit on Twitter - maybe not here so much - but the last year or so has been a gigantic struggle in my personal life… Read More
2023-08-05 22:00
Keon Sabb (image via Twitter)Name: Keon SabbHeight: 6’1″Weight: 208 lbs.High school: Bradenton (FL) IMG AcademyPosition: SafetyClass: Redshir… Read More
2023-08-05 20:00
Zeke BerryName: Zeke BerryHeight: 5'11″Weight: 192 lbs.High school: Concord (CA) De La SallePosition: SafetyClass: Redshirt freshmanJersey num… Read More
2023-08-05 18:39
Jeffrey Persi (image via MGoBlue)Name: Jeffrey PersiHeight: 6’8″Weight: 320 lbs.High school: Mission Viejo (CA) Junipero SerraPosition: Offensive… Read More
2023-08-05 17:45
Myles Hinton (image via MLive)Name: Myles HintonHeight: 6’6″Weight: 340 lbs.High school: Norcross (GA) Greater Atlanta ChristianPosition: Offensiv… Read More
2023-08-05 10:49
Jo'Ziah Edmond (image via 247 Sports)Nappanee (IN) Northwood cornerback Jo'Ziah Edmond committed to Michigan on Tuesday. He flipped from Purdue and also had offers from Baylor, Kentuc… Read More
2023-08-05 01:26
(image via College Football with Sam on YouTube)First of all, I'm not a college football writer. I hate talking about the business side of the sport, NIL, TV rights deals, etc. I'm a… Read More
2023-08-04 21:02
Hudson HollenbeckName: Hudson HollenbeckHeight: 6’2″Weight: 208 lbs.High school: Collierville (TN) ColliervillePosition: Kicker/punterClass: … Read More
2023-08-04 19:26
Max Bredeson (image via Yahoo!)Name: Max BredesonHeight: 6’2″Weight: 240 lbs.High school: Hartland (WI) ArrowheadPosition: Tight endClass:&nb&hell…Read More
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