Posted on Sat, Oct 17, 2009 : 9:01 a.m.
Michigan vs. Delaware State, everything you need to know
By Pete Bigelow
WHAT: Michigan (4-2 overall, 1-2 Big Ten) vs. Delaware State (1-3 overall, 1-2 MEAC).
WHERE: Michigan Stadium, Ann Arbor.
WHEN: 12:01 p.m. kickoff, Saturday.
LATEST LINE: No line established.
BROADCAST INFORMATION: Television: Big Ten Network; Radio: WOMC 104.3-FM, WTKA 1050-AM.
RUNDOWN: Forget any Appalachian State-sized upset scenarios.
The Delaware State Hornets - you knew their nickname, right? - are nothing like 2007's ultimate underdog. They're under .500 in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference losing against the likes of Florida A&M and Bethune-Cookman.
Saturday's game should be a cakewalk for the Wolverines. The only big question for Michigan is whether quarterback Tate Forcier is healthy enough to play after sustaining a mild concussion last week, and if he is, how does he respond from a late-game benching.
Michigan's opponent doesn't generate much enthusiasm, but that doesn't mean it hasn't been a busy week in Ann Arbor for the Wolverines. Here's a recap of our coverage:
VIDEO
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STATS AND STUFF
STORIES
Friday
- Cue the Beastie Boys: Michigan students fight for their right to party.
- Tate Forcier is listed as probable on Michigan's injury report.
Thursday
- Capsule previews of every Big Ten game.
- Former Wolverines QB Rick Leach rips Lloyd Carr, and Wolverines 'naysayers'.
- Michigan punter Zoltan Mesko atones for fake punt failure in a big way.
- Brandon Graham's NFL Draft stock is on the rise.
- Video: What a Blackout is like at Iowa's Kinnick Stadium.
- Recap of Dave Birkett's live chat.
Wednesday
- Michigan's mid-season report: Five memorable moments from the first six games.
- Five things to watch for over the final half of Michigan's season.
- 'Relative' expectations have Michigan feeling pretty good so far.
- Opinion: Michigan football team is right where it should be.
- Poll: What's your assessment of the Wolverines so far?
- Rich Rodriguez retract claim about the team's grade point average.
- Troy Woolfolk will remain at cornerback for the Wolverines.
- Michigan's injury update after Wednesday's practice.
- Q&A: Troy Woolfolk enjoys his role on defense, no matter where he plays.
Tuesday
- Statistics show how Michigan spreads the wealth on offense.
- Birk's Eye View: A week off would do Tate Forcier some good.
- Brandon Minor's getting closer to being fully healthy for U-M.
- Stay on the lookout for counterfeit Michigan football tickets, police say.
- Wilmington News Journal: Lineman took international path to Delaware State.
- Michigan's David Moosman blocks out time for classic literature.
Monday
- Video: Rich Rodriguez on why he benched Tate Forcier and played Denard Robinson.
- Cornerback Boubacar Cissoko is practicing during his suspension.
- Once healthy, Tate Forcier will keep his starting quarterback job.
- Ban on bags at Michigan Stadium will remain for duration of season.
- Zoltan Mesko talks about the game that made him want to jump off a cliff.
Sunday
AROUND THE BIG TEN
- Michigan State's defense will have its hands full against Northwestern, writes Steve Grinczel of mlive.com.
- Mark Dantonio recalls his playing days at South Carolina in the 1970s.
- MSU quarterback Keith Nichol has a sprained elbow, but hopes to play against the 'Cats.
- Minnesota coach Tim Brewster is making sure every recruit has a goal of getting to the National Football League, according to the Daily Gopher.
- Penn State might be distracted this week from its matchup with the Gophers because former running back Austin Scott is suing the team, among others.
- A former Buckeye and current scout is not sold on Ohio State's Terrelle Pryor, according to the Canton Repository.
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Comments
11GOBLUE11
Fri, Oct 16, 2009 : 4:02 p.m.
You are the man, Tate!