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Ann Arbor Adopt-A-Family 2009 Kicks In

Greg D. posted an article on - Dec 7, 2009, 11:54 am
Debbie Williams-Hoak’s wonderful Ann Arbor Adopt-A-Family program was kicked into high gear this morning as WTKA 1050AM broadcast from the new Wal-Mart in Saline to support the charity.
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eBay Watch: Snuffing out the Buckeyes

Greg D. posted an article on - Nov 28, 2009, 9:00 am
A quick edition of eBay Watch featuring a beautiful metal ashtray depicting pre-renovation Ohio Stadium, when the Horseshoe was truly a horseshoe: The holidays are times to revisit your family, fr...
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Woodson Here and There (and Heisman Pose Photo)

Greg D. posted an article on - Nov 26, 2009, 3:08 pm
Here: ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Charles Woodson wants to be known as more than a football player. Donating $2 million to the new University of Michigan Mott Children’s Hospital and Women’s H...
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eBay Watch: Knute Rockne is Fed Up (1923)

Greg D. posted an article on - Nov 26, 2009, 12:08 pm
First off, a big thanks to all the supporters of this site over the past year.
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Power Index – Week 6

Greg D. posted an article on - Nov 23, 2009, 8:30 pm
Ugh: Takes: Gilliam, the Badger:
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Ohio State Game Notes

Greg D. posted an article on - Nov 22, 2009, 3:57 pm
What can you say?
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Hit CTRL-Z

Greg D. posted an article on - Nov 22, 2009, 11:17 am
Various folks reiterated that Rich Rodriguez will return in season three which is the right thing to do and say.
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Ohio State – Pregame (Photos)

Greg D. posted an article on - Nov 22, 2009, 10:48 am
A few of the sights and sounds from the pregame Saturday.
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1969 Wolverines Take the field

Greg D. posted an article on - Nov 22, 2009, 10:20 am
A short video of 1969 squad, trotting out to touch the M Club banner once again.
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Fare Thee Well

Greg D. posted an article on - Nov 22, 2009, 7:57 am

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Sweatervest McCheaty Pants

Greg D. posted an article on - Nov 20, 2009, 3:53 pm
Almost forgot to salute Hacker, the winner of my haiku contest from many moons ago.
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Jerry Hanlon's letter (audio)

Greg D. posted an article on - Nov 20, 2009, 2:41 pm
John Borton of The Wolverine chatted with former offensive line coach Jerry Hanlon about the Ohio State game and in particular, about a certain tradition he carries on each year. Hanlon scribes a let...
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Jamie Morris reacts to Columbus call (WTKA audio)

Greg D. posted an article on - Nov 20, 2009, 1:11 pm
Photographed by: Chuck Solomon/SI
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100 Years Ago Today: The First Battle for the Little Brown Jug

Greg D. posted an article on - Nov 19, 2009, 11:01 pm
Celebrate!
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26?

Greg D. posted an article on - Nov 19, 2009, 9:33 pm
Photo: Detroit News photo services. Thanks to BiggieMunn for sending this over. The photo above was set alongside of Angelique Chengelis’s fine piece on a few of those involved with the 1969 Wolver...
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Minor Violations

Greg D. posted an article on - Nov 19, 2009, 9:05 pm
Preface: I’m a big fan of Angelique Chengelis of the Detroit News.
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Ohio State Injury Report – Brandon Minor Out! :( Noooo

Greg D. posted an article on - Nov 19, 2009, 5:37 pm
Via U-M Media Relations: Following is the team’s injury report for the game against the Buckeyes: Out David Molk (knee) Brandon Minor (shoulder) Doubtful (25 percent chance of playing) Mi...
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Official 2009 Captains named

Greg D. posted an article on - Nov 19, 2009, 5:36 pm
from U-M Media Relations: For IMMEDIATE Release Media Contact: David Ablauf (734) 763-4423 Team Elects Four Captains for 2009 Football Season ANN ARBOR — University of Michigan head coach Ri...
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Jim Mandich of '69 on WTKA (audio)

Greg D. posted an article on - Nov 19, 2009, 9:50 am
Bo and Mandich, looking ahead to Ohio State in ‘69 Excellent interview this morning on WTKA 1050AM, as Michigan legend and current Miami, FL radio personality Jim Mandich dialed up Ira Weintraub to...
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Mo

Greg D. posted an article on - Nov 18, 2009, 8:16 pm
Coach Gary Moeller was at Schembechler Hall this afternoon.
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Jamie Morris on Columbus Radio on Rodriguez, Harbaugh (audio)

Greg D. posted an article on - Nov 18, 2009, 5:43 pm
So I went over to the Columbus’ 97.1 The Fan website to find the audio of Rich Rodriguez’s call today, and stumbled on this.
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Michigan Photo Store launched

Greg D. posted an article on - Nov 18, 2009, 9:01 am
U-M launched its new photostore recently, offering up a wide array of photos from across all the varsity sports including many from deep in the archives: They offer special framing and a variety o...
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eBay Watch: Jesse Owens, Gerald Ford and 1934

Greg D. posted an article on - Nov 17, 2009, 9:07 pm
Regular readers of this site know one of my favorite decades of Michigan football is the 1930s, having covered different seasons and events in eBay Watch and in the Little Brown Jug Lore series from t...
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Shand v. Martin Case Tossed Out

Greg D. posted an article on - Nov 9, 2009, 2:42 pm

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Chicken Choked

Greg D. posted an article on - Nov 9, 2009, 7:26 am
I sit across from the heart of the Yost student section and it wasn’t hard to make out one particular young mind on Friday night: the dude dressed as a chicken screaming into a megaphone.
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eBay Watch: Billy Sauer's Mask (2007)

Greg D. posted an article on - Nov 8, 2009, 7:41 pm
Next up on eBay Watch, someone’s listing what they claim is the winged helmet and facemask belonging to former Michigan hockey goalie Billy Sauer: The seller says this mask was worn in the 2007 ...
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How they Voted: AP College Football Poll 11/08

Greg D. posted an article on - Nov 8, 2009, 2:17 pm
This week’s look at the AP college football poll vote.
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Official Official Statements after the game

Greg D. posted an article on - Nov 8, 2009, 7:47 am
The U-M Media Relations department circulated this after the game.
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Full Rodriguez Press Conference (audio Purdue)

Greg D. posted an article on - Nov 7, 2009, 3:12 pm
Took 9 photos – this one was the most flattering Here’s the complete audio from Rich Rodriguez following the Purdue game.
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Purdue Pregame: Tate and the Giant Drum

Greg D. posted an article on - Nov 7, 2009, 10:42 am
For a November day in Michigan, it can’t get any better.
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What's the Frequency? 104.3 WOMC, 10am Saturday

Greg D. posted an article on - Nov 6, 2009, 10:17 am
Yo!
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Little Brown Jug Lore VII: Open Questions

Greg D. posted an article on - Nov 3, 2009, 7:32 pm
This season marks the 100th anniversary of when Michigan and Minnesota first played for the Little Brown Jug.
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A Banner Tradition

Greg D. posted an article on - Oct 28, 2009, 1:05 pm
In the latest edition of the U-M’s school of Literature, Science and Arts Magazine, John U. Bacon wrote a very cool piece looking into the great traditions around Michigan football.
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I Heart Boubs

Greg D. posted an article on - Oct 27, 2009, 9:06 pm

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Jug Radio (WTKA audio)

Greg D. posted an article on - Oct 27, 2009, 2:23 pm
Getting tired of all the jug stuff?
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Little Brown Jug Lore VI: Is the Greatest Trophy in College Football a Fake?

Greg D. posted an article on - Oct 27, 2009, 12:00 am
This season marks the 100th anniversary of when Michigan and Minnesota first played for the Little Brown Jug.
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That's What Momma Said

Greg D. posted an article on - Oct 26, 2009, 10:19 pm
Legendary Detroit sports radio caller Linda from Grand Blanc dialed up Mark Copeland and Brian Cook on WTKA 1050AM this evening and summed up Saturday: . All the podcasts from this afternoon here.
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Power Index: Week 2

Greg D. posted an article on - Oct 26, 2009, 8:54 pm
The latest MVictors Power Index:
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All-Time College Football Traveling Trophy

Greg D. posted an article on - Oct 26, 2009, 1:40 pm
I got an email from Mike over at the jiMpossible and SarcasMike blog last week, showing me the work they’ve done on this.
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Penn State Game Notes

Greg D. posted an article on - Oct 25, 2009, 9:11 pm
Pretty miserable day out there as Michigan was manhandled by the Lions.
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SAE Mudbowl 2009: Recap & Photos

Greg D. posted an article on - Oct 24, 2009, 8:30 pm
Another wonderful University of Michigan tradition renewed itself this morning, as the Mudbowl was played at the SAE house at the corner of Washtenaw and South University.
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Jury Rules in Kampfer assault case

Greg D. posted an article on - Oct 23, 2009, 9:30 am
AnnArbor.com is reporting that the Washtenaw County jury acquitted former football walk-on Mike Milano of felonious assault on hockey defenseman Steve Kampfer, instead convicting Milano of aggravated ...
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Icers Nip Niagara 3-2

Greg D. posted an article on - Oct 22, 2009, 10:40 pm
Ref either is an old A’s fan or a hipster Iron Butterfly maven Great to have regular season hockey once again as Michigan played their season opener tonight, squeaking by Niagara 3-2.
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eBay Watch: 1948 Rose Bowl Pics

Greg D. posted an article on - Oct 22, 2009, 3:52 pm
You’d think the heart of the football season would bring out the best in vintage & unique Wolverine memorabilia.
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Take the Over (and Save a Journalist)

Greg D. posted an article on - Oct 21, 2009, 9:17 pm

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Bill Martin's Legacy

Greg D. posted an article on - Oct 21, 2009, 12:11 pm
More later on this.
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Help is defined as a Miracle

Greg D. posted an article on - Oct 20, 2009, 7:22 pm
Granted, it’s pretty silly to talk about Big Ten championship scenarios sitting three games in at 1-2 in the conference, but this was a topic during the Monday press conference at the Junge Center.
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Little Brown Jug Lore V: Red Wing Roots

Greg D. posted an article on - Oct 20, 2009, 1:38 pm
This season marks the 100th anniversary of when Michigan and Minnesota first played for the Little Brown Jug.
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Rodriguez Picks Off Paterno

Greg D. posted an article on - Oct 20, 2009, 9:53 am

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