Articles tagged: Minnesota football

Opinion: Michigan's 5-0 again, but this start seems different

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Posted: Oct 01, 2011

Is the Michigan football team the boy who cried wolf? The Wolverines are 5-0 after bludgeoning Minnesota 58-0 in their Big Ten opener Saturday. They're ranked No. 19 in the country and picking up steam. ... Read more »

Michigan marching band honors Patrick Fleming at football game

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Posted: Oct 01, 2011

The University of Michigan marching band honored trumpeter Patrick Fleming by leaving his space in the marching line open during all performances Saturday in Michigan’s 58-0 win over Minnesota. Fleming, 20, died Monday morning following ... Read more »

Notebook: Vincent Smith does it all, sparks Wolverines

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Posted: Oct 01, 2011

Michigan junior running back Vincent Smith does a lot of things for his team. On Saturday, he took that up a notch, accomplishing a feat no Wolverine has since at least World War II. The ... Read more »

Final: Michigan 58, Minnesota 0: Unbeaten Michigan routs Minnesota

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Posted: Oct 01, 2011

It was one of the greatest starts to a Big Ten game in Michigan football history. The No. 19-ranked Wolverines didn't let up. They scored on every first-half possession, tallying 38 unanswered points en route ... Read more »

Final: Michigan 58, Minnesota 0: In-game updates: Michigan routs Minnesota to start 5-0

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Posted: Oct 01, 2011

FINAL SCORE: Michigan 58, Minnesota 0 FOURTH QUARTER Michigan 58, Minnesota 0: Cornerback Courtney Avery returned a fumble by Minnesota's David Cobb 83 yards for a touchdown. Freshman linebacker Brennen Beyer forced the fumble. Michigan ... Read more »

Our live chat from the Minnesota-Michigan game starts at 11:30 a.m.

Posted: Oct 01, 2011

Are you ready for some Big Ten football? Let's talk about it. AnnArbor.com sports producer Rich Rezler and sports reporter Nick Baumgardner will conduct a live chat from the Michigan Stadium pressbox during the Minnesota-Michigan ... Read more »

Notebook: Reinstated punter Will Hagerup will start, Ricky Barnum doubtful and more

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Posted: Sep 30, 2011

Not even an improving Matt Wile could wrestle the punting job away from incumbent Will Hagerup. That's a good sign for the Michigan football team. Read more »

Wet weather means some lots closed for Minnesota at Michigan football game

Posted: Sep 30, 2011

Two traditional parking areas for Michigan football fans will be closed Saturday. The Main Street entrance to the Michigan golf course parking area and the grass areas at Pioneer High School (Purple Lot) will be ... Read more »

What's your prediction for the Minnesota-Michigan football game?

Posted: Sep 30, 2011

The Michigan football team is favored by 20 points in its Big Ten-opening game against Minnesota. How do you see the game playing out on Saturday (noon, BTN)? poll_embed(358, ".poll_container_358") Read more »

Give Michigan's safeties an 'A' so far

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Posted: Sep 30, 2011

Michigan football beat writer Kyle Meinke grades the Wolverines' position groups. Do you agree with his assessment? Read more »

Top 5 Little Brown Jug games in the last 25 years

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Posted: Sep 30, 2011

Rivalries, by traditional definition, stand the test of time for several reasons. The Michigan and Ohio State game makes a terrific rivalry in part because the schools (and states, for that matter) genuinely loathe one ... Read more »

Fans can view new Big Ten title trophy

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Posted: Sep 29, 2011

The new Big Ten championship trophy is in Ann Arbor, part of the Big Ten Conference "Mobile Tour" taking it to 12 campuses in 12 weeks before the inaugural league title game on Dec. 3. ... Read more »

It appears MarQueis Gray will play against Michigan

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Posted: Sep 29, 2011

Minnesota quarterback MarQueis Gray is expected to play Saturday against No. 19 Michigan. The mobile quarterback was not on the Gophers' injury list Thursday, despite a sore foot and toe that kept him out of ... Read more »

St. Paul Pioneer Press: Minnesota quarterback MarQueis Gray a game-time decision

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Posted: Sep 29, 2011

Maybe Michigan won't have to deal with agile Minnesota quarterback MarQueis Gray after all. The St. Paul Pioneer Press reported today that the Golden Gopher junior quarterback has been labeled a game-time decision for the ... Read more »

Coaches patient as Denard Robinson works on accuracy

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Posted: Sep 29, 2011

It takes a lot to wipe that smile off Denard Robinson's face. But the electrifying quarterback has smiled less around the media in recent weeks as his passing woes have accelerated. He is completing less ... Read more »