Tag: Michigan Wolverines

Michigan lands 4-star Ohio RB Jordan Marshall over Ohio State, Wisconsin, Tennessee

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Michigan received a commitment on Tuesday from Jordan Marshall, who picked the Wolverines over four-star Ohio State, Wisconsin and Tennessee. Here’s what you need to know: Marshall was ranked as the No. 91 player and No. 7 running back in the class of 2024 at the 247 Sports Complex. He plays for Archbishop Mueller High School in Cincinnati and is ranked #3 in the state of Ohio. Marshall is the eighth and highest-ranked player of the 2024 Wolverines so far. First of all, I just want to thank my mom,…

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NCAA Tournament Bracket Watch: Can Gonzaga snatch the second seed?

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The big questions Tuesday night revolved around three of the mid-majors. Can St. Mary’s score an impressive win over Gonzaga in the Football World Cup championship game, confirming that the Gaels’ strong computer numbers deserve a correspondingly high rating? And will Oral Roberts and/or Charleston win their respective conference championships, or will they go to Selection Sunday in hopes of getting a big bid? Consider answering these questions definitively. Charleston outlasted UNC Wilmington in the CAA title game for their 30th win against a Division One. Meanwhile, Oral Roberts completed…

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Gary Barta says Kevin Warren’s departure won’t delay Big Ten plans to shake up the football schedule

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The departure of Big Ten commissioner Kevin Warren will not delay the conference’s plans to change the alignment of the football schedule for the 2024 season, Iowa director of athletics Gary Barta said Thursday. For many years, conference and school officials debated changing or partially ending the east-west alignment to have a fairer championship game. There was momentum to enact changes for the 2023 season to coincide with a new media rights agreement until USC and UCLA accepted Big Ten invitations starting August 2, 2024. Conference officials decided in October…

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Michigan promotes Kirk Campbell to quarterbacks coach to replace Matt Weiss

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Coach Jim Harbaugh announced Friday that Michigan has promoted analyst Kirk Campbell to linebackers coach. Here’s what you need to know: Campbell replaces Matt Weiss, the former co-offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach who was fired last week while on leave amid a police investigation into alleged computer access crimes that occurred at Schembechler Hall in December. Campbell served as an offensive analyst at Michigan in 2022. He was previously the offensive coordinator and QBs coach at Old Dominion University, where he spent the 2020 and 2021 seasons, and was an…

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Wasserman: Jim Harbaugh, Jim Tressel, and the NCAA’s Nonsense

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Sports Illustrated’s cover read, “How deep it goes.” The early June 2011 issue was one of the most influential sports magazines of all time. Jim Tressel, who two weeks ago was forced to resign as Ohio State’s head coach, was on the cover. The picture was of Tressel—transition lenses and all—staring expressionlessly into the distance. It was as if Tressel was a mob boss, orchestrator of a criminal football venture that was breaking the rules at every turn in a diabolical pursuit of a Big Ten championship and a national…

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Michigan receives notification of allegations from the NCAA; Source: Jim Harbaugh is facing a Level 1 violation

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Michigan has received a Notice of Allegations from the NCAA detailing possible rule violations related to the Jim Harbaugh football program, according to a school source. the athlete Thursday night. Here’s what you need to know: Michigan faces four Level II violations and one Level I violation. A Level I violation, which the NCAA considers the most serious, is charged against Harbaugh for providing false or misleading information. The NCAA found that he failed to cooperate with investigators regarding a Level II violation in connection with contact with two prospects…

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Coached Panther Candidates: Analyzing Options from Steve Wilkes to Jim Harbaugh

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Panthers players aren’t the only ones who want Steve Wilkes back next season in a full-time capacity. the athlete I asked readers who they’d like to see Matt Rhule succeed, and a mentor generated over 150 responses. The fans overwhelmingly supported Wilkes, the former Carolina native defensive coordinator at Charlotte who has gone 5-6 since replacing Rhule in October. He posted several relievers before the Panthers lost 30-24 to Tampa Bay, which eliminated them from playoff play and extended their postseason drought to five years. Still, Wilks’ support is hard…

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Sources close to Jim Harbaugh believe it’s a “done deal” if he gets an NFL offer

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Written by Bruce Feldman, Nicole Auerbach, and Austin Meek Last year, Jim Harbaugh, who led Michigan to its first Big Ten title in 17 years, sought a return to the NFL. On signing day in 2022, Harbaugh met with the Minnesota Vikings but was ultimately not offered the job. He told reporters afterward, “There was a pull to the NFL because I got close to the Super Bowl, but this is the time. And this is the last time. Now let’s go chase college football’s biggest prize.” This year, Harbaugh…

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The Pulse: A memorable playoff game that can win the NFL and New Year’s resolutions

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Start each morning with The Pulse in your inbox. Register here. good morning! It’s never too late to consider some resolutions, really. match mess The greatest day in CFP history The biggest blow to the College Football Playoff was the lack of competitive games in the semifinals. within eight hours, That narrative was turned upside down yesterday. TCU’s underdog status will not change on January 9 in the title game. per bet Georgia opened as the game favorite at 13.5 points. wow. Speaking of fireworks, Ohio State missed the game-winning…

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TCU blocked outside noise in its Fiesta Bowl victory. The National Championship is next

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Glendale, Ariz. — After the purple confetti fell onto the turf of State Farm Stadium and TCU head coach Sonny Dykes bagged the Fiesta Bowl in victory, the Horned Frogs were overwhelmed with the spoils of victory. The southeastern end of the field was filled with hugs, handshakes, and photos. Dykes, who sobbed four weeks ago as his family surrounded him after losing the Big 12 Championship game to TCU, hugged his wife and three children again, this time wearing a smile, a gray Fiesta Bowl champs cap and a…

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