Articles tagged:Charles Woodson

Posted: Fri Jan 6 3:12 p.m. by The Associated Press
Lions' Calvin Johnson leads All-Pro voting; former Wolverine Charles Woodson on team

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Posted: Thu Dec 1 10:42 a.m. by Nick Baumgardner Sports Reporter
Charles Woodson calls Brady Hoke's performance 'remarkable'

Heisman Trophy winner Charles Woodson knows Michigan football coach Brady Hoke as well as anyone. Hoke served as a defensive line coach for the Wolverines during Woodson's three-year career at Michigan (1995-97). Now an All-Pro cornerback with the Green Bay Packers, Woodson kept a close eye on Hoke and his ...

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Posted: Thu Jul 14 6:31 p.m. by Kyle Meinke Michigan football reporter
Michigan football great Desmond Howard thinks it's time his No. 21, Charles Woodson's No. 2 are retired

Desmond Howard said Thursday he thinks the Michigan football program should retire his No. 21 jersey and Charles Woodson’s No. 2, although nothing is yet in the works. “I believe it’s time, without a shadow of a doubt,” the former wide receiver and kick returner said. “It’s just a huge ...

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Posted: Fri Jun 17 9:44 a.m. by AnnArbor.com Staff

When Charles Woodson and the rest of the Green Bay Packers received their Super Bowl rings in a private ceremony at Lambeau Field on Thursday, the leadership the Heisman Trophy winner from Michigan provided was etched inside. According to The Associated Press, words from one of Woodson's postgame speeches -- ...

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Posted: Sat Jun 4 5:58 a.m. by Lucy Ann Lance AnnArbor.com Community Contributor
Q&A with Charles Woodson: 1997 Heisman trophy winner says efforts to clean up college sports won't work

Although college coaches are expected to maintain an atmosphere of collegiality, they should be unafraid to speak out for what they know is right, just as they would expect their players to do. No less an authority than philosopher Henry Thoreau wrote, “Cast your whole vote, not a strip of ...

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Posted: Sun May 15 1:56 p.m. by Michael Rothstein Sports Reporter
Former Michigan cornerback Charles Woodson says he's healthy and ready for the 2011 NFL season

Charles Woodson became a Super Bowl champion in February. Back in Ann Arbor for his annual Brian Griese/Steve Hutchinson/Charles Woodson Champions for Children's Hearts charity weekend, the 2009 NFL Defensive Player of the Year said he isn’t done playing.

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Posted: Sun May 15 12:59 p.m. by Michael Rothstein Sports Reporter
Brian Griese, Steve Hutchinson, Charles Woodson charity weekend raises nearly $2 million

When Steve Hutchinson left Ann Arbor a year ago after the fourth Brian Griese, Steve Hutchinson, Charles Woodson Champions for Children's Hearts weekend, he wasn’t sure how much bigger it could get. The three-day charity event raised over $1 million a year ago — a long way from their first ...

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Posted: Sun May 1 5:52 a.m. by Pete Bigelow AnnArbor.com
For today, Michigan legend Charles Woodson asks that you forget about Charles Woodson

This was supposed to be about Charles Woodson, the Heisman Trophy winner and Super Bowl champ. It should have said the former Michigan football legend threw out the first pitch at a Detroit Tigers game on Wednesday, endorsed Brady Hoke’s hiring at Michigan and commented on the judge-imposed lift of ...

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Posted: Thu Apr 28 2:23 p.m. by Pete Bigelow AnnArbor.com
Here's what Charles Woodson thinks of Brady Hoke's hiring at Michigan

Former Michigan football star Charles Woodson is pleased to see Brady Hoke as Michigan's new football coach. "Brady Hoke is a guy I consider a friend," he said. For Charles Woodson, the hiring of Brady Hoke as the Michigan’s next football coach was a no-brainer. “You got a guy who ...

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Posted: Mon Apr 25 8:31 a.m. by AnnArbor.com Staff

Former Michigan star, Heisman Trophy winner and current Super Bowl champion Charles Woodson will be honored Thursday for his work and contributions to C.S. Mott Children's Hospital. Woodson will receive the first Mott Champions for Children Award at 10:30 a.m. Thursday and then visit patients on "Woodson Day" at Mott. ...

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Posted: Tue Jan 19 1:29 p.m. by Events Admin AnnArbor.com
Posted: Mon Jan 18 5:30 p.m. by Juliana Keeping AnnArbor.com Health & Environment Reporter
National media focus on Haitian nursing school with Ann Arbor ties

Initial news reports out of Leogane, Haiti, reveal the nursing school with Ann Arbor ties was one of few buildings to remain standing following the 7 magnitude quake Jan. 12. Eyewitnesses are reporting up to 80 percent of the town was leveled, and thousands are streaming to the school seeking ...

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Posted: Tue Jan 12 10:58 a.m. by AnnArbor.com Staff
Charles Woodson wins NFL Defensive Player of the Year award

NEW YORK — In his own view, Charles Woodson put together his best pro season in 2009. How appropriate, then, that he is The Associated Press 2009 NFL Defensive Player of the Year. The versatile Woodson, a Michigan alum, tied for the league lead with nine interceptions, returning three for ...

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Posted: Mon Jan 11 3:56 p.m. by AnnArbor.com Staff
Former Michigan player Charles Woodson reacts to first-round playoff exit

Green Bay Packers' Charles Woodson (21) reacts to a pass interference call during the second half on Sunday. (Photo: Associated Press)Charles Woodson, who won the Heisman Trophy in 1997 while starring for the Michigan football team, was disappointed Sunday after the Green Bay Packers bowed 51-45 in a wild-card NFL ...

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Posted: Wed Nov 4 7:42 a.m. by Michael Rothstein Sports Reporter

Denard Robinson may have been at wide receiver for a couple of plays Saturday against Illinois, but don't expect it to be permanent. Michigan coach Rich Rodriguez said Tuesday that Robinson isn't being prepped for an imminent switch to wide receiver - something Robinson's high school coach also believes.

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