Michigan football coach Rich Rodriguez usually closes strong during recruiting season, The Detroit Free Press reports.

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When signing days approach - this year it's Wednesday - he's able to take his class from good to impressive nearly every time. Often that comes at the expense of other schools, some who have oral commitments from prospects Michigan is trying to land.

MORE COLLEGE FOOTBALL • Michigan State has a strong recruiting class, too, The Free Press says.

• AnnArbor.com: An ESPN analyst looks at Michigan's recruiting class.

• Detroit News: A big, strong fullback from Novi isn't a big target for programs with a spread offense.

COLLEGE BASKETBALL • AnnArbor.com: Michigan has another chance to shut down Northwestern freshman Drew Crawford.

• Grand Rapids Press: Michigan State prepare for tough three-game stretch.

COLLEGE HOCKEY • Detroit News: The outdoor hockey game Saturday at Wisconsin has Michigan players fired up.