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2007 Michigan schedule
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2007 Michigan roster
Starting quarterback Chad Henne is out for at least this week. Ryan Mallett will step into the starting role, and David Cone reaches the
depth chart. The core group of Henne, Mike Hart and Mario Manningham haven't been able to click yet this season, but maybe Mallett
has just enough confidence to make something happen.
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Why is Michigan 0-2? Why are the Wolverines the butt of every
ESPN joke? Find out six reasons for the horrid start here.
Maybe Michigan coach Lloyd Carr was being condescending
when he told the media to check out a book investigating the
rivalry. Kevin Wright took him literally. Here's what he found.
Take a look at the Michigan roster and see how this weekend's
game played out in our game of Procrastination Station.
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Appalachian St. (Sept. 1), L 32-34: Imagine opening the door to your dorm
room and someone just punching you in the face. That's what happened
at the Big House. So much for a National Championship.
Oregon (Sept. 8), L 7-39: Then the person that punched you in the face added
insult to injury by stepping on your crotch and spitting in your ear. Then they walk
out your front door with your girlfriend and steal your laptop. And your pillow.
Notre Dame (Sept.15): If the Wolverines have one thing going for
them, it's that Notre Dame might actually be worse than they are. Get
hyped for Mallett-Clausen I - or at least try your best to.
Penn State (Sept. 22): Last time the Nittany Lions visited the Big House, they
were 8-0 and contending for a spot in the National Championship game. Then
Chad Henne found Mario Manningham on a slant in the end zone with one
second remaining, rudely awakening Penn State from its dream season.
at Northwestern (Sept. 29): Michigan's first road test will most likely resemble a quiz. The
Wolverines haven't lost to Northwestern since 2000. Then again, Michigan wasn't supposed
to lose to Appalachian State. Not that we'll still be bitter about that game late in September.
Eastern Michigan (Oct. 6): Although it's not a bye week, Michigan will likely get
some much-needed rest when itfaces its Huron River rivals. The Wolverines are
7-0 against the Eagles all-time, including a 55-0 steamroller in 2005.
Purdue (Oct.13): Purdue coach Joe Tiller sits on the hot seat after his team failed twice to capitalize
on a Michigan-/Ohio State-less schedule. But his team returns nine defensive starters. Too bad
they made up one of the nation's worst run defenses last year. Somewhere, Mike Hart smiles.
at Illinois (Oct. 20): Michigan has not lost a game at Memorial Stadium since
1983. But this year the game starts late, and you never know what can happen
under the lights. Then again, Juice Williams is still the Illini quarterback.
Minnesota (Oct. 27): Two years ago, the Gophers captured the Little Brown Jug for the
first time since 1986 thanks to - surprise - a late-game, long run. First-year head coach
Tim Brewster seemed excited about this game at Big Media day, but we'll see how he feels
after Michigan extends Minnesota a not-so-kind welcome back to the Big House.
at Michigan State (Nov.3): No longer will the Big Ten have John L. Smith to kick around.
The oft-criticized coach was fired after a disappointing 4-8 season. New coach Mark
Dantonio is known as a defensive guru, but have you seen what he has to work with?
at Wisconsin (Nov.10): Of all the times and places to play Wisconsin, Michigan probably prefers
not to do soat Camp Randall on a Saturday night. But that's probably when the two teams will
lock horns in a game that no longer seems destined to have Big Ten title implications.
Ohio State (Nov.17): With the loss of Troy Smith and many of his merry men, Ohio State will be
vulnerable when it comes tothe Big House in November. That's good news for Chad Henne, Mike
Hart and the rest of the seniors, who don't want to be remembered for one record: 0-4.
No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Year
2 Shawn Crable OLB 6-5 243 5th
3 Stevie Brown S 6-0 205 So.
4 Brandon Minor RB 6-0 212 So.
5 Charles Stewart S 6-1 203 Sr.
6 Donovan Warren DB 6-0 173 Fr.
7 Chad Henne QB 6-2 226 Sr.
8 Jonas Mouton LB 6-2 235 So.
8 Nick Sheridan QB 6-1 201 So.
9 Anton Campbell S 5-11194 5th
10 Steven Threet QB 6-5 228 Fr.
12 David Cone QB 6-6 214 So.
13 Greg Mathews WR 6-3 231 So.
14 Matt Hornaday S 5-10 200 Jr.
14 Morgan Trent- CB 6-1 184 Sr.
15 Ryan Mallett QB 6-7 252 Fr.
16 Adrian Arrington WR 6-3 195 Sr.
17 Toney Clemons WR 6-2 205 Fr.
17 Lee Mondol QB 6-2 205 So.
18 Antonio Bass WR 6-0 204 Jr.
18 Ben Wright WR 5-9 203 Sr.
20 Mike Hart RB 5-9 202 Sr.
21 Junior Hemingway WR 6-3 202 Fr.
22 Jamar Adams S 6-2 214 Sr.
22 Doug Rogan S 6-1 175 Fr.
23 Carlos Brown RB 6-0 209 So.
24 Kevin Grady RB 5-9 224 Jr.
25 Johnny Sears CB 6-0 185 Jr.
26 Zion Babb WR 6-1 180 Fr.
27 Shakir Edwards DB 6-0 206 Sr.
27 Brandon Harrison CB/S 5-8193 Jr.
28 Jordan Reilly LS/S 5-9 178 Fr.
29 Jon Conover WR 6-2 198 So.
29 Troy Woolfolk DB. 6-0 174 Fr.
30 James Rogers II DB 6-1 169 Fr.
31 Brandent Englemon S 5-11 206 5th
32 Vince Helmuth FB 6-1 248 Fr.
33 Marell Evans LB 6-3 224 Fr.
34 Jason Gingell K 5-9 190 Sr.
34 Avery Horn RB 5-10175 Fr.
35 Doug Dutch Jr. CB 5-11 199 Sr.
35 Jim Potempa - RB 5-6 171 Fr.
37 Chris Graham LB 5-11225 Sr.
38 Artis Chambers 5 6-1 185 Fr.
38 Mike Milano RB 5-7 187 Jr.
39 Will Heininger DE 6-5 223 Fr.
39 Ankit Kachhal P 6-1 192 5th
40 Michael Williams Jr. DB 5-11 178 Fr.
41 Zoltan Mesko P 6-4 242 Jr.
42 Chris McLaurin TE 6-3 232 Jr.
43 Bryan Wright K 6-1 218 So.
44 Mark Moundros FB 6-1 231 So.
45 Obi Ezeh LB 6-2 243 So.
46 Brandon Logan LB, 6-0 220 Jr.
49 John Thompson LB 6-1 237 Sr.
50 David Molk OL 6-2 280 Fr.
50 OheneOpong-OwusuLB 6-1 235 Jr.
51 Max Pollock LB 6-1 218 5th
52 Stephen Schilling OL 6-5 298 So.
53 Ryan Van Bergen DE 6-5 260 Fr.
54 Austin Panter ILB 6-2 232 Jr.
55 Brandon Graham DE 6-2 270 So
57 Zac Ciullo OL 6-0 270 Fr.
57 Adam Kraus OL 6-6 295 5th
58 Brandon Herron . LB 6-2 199 Fr.
59 Sean Griffin LS 6-2 238 Sr.
59 Lawrence Perry DL 6-1 280 Fr.
60 David Moosman OL 6-4 290 Jr.
61 Patrick Lyall OL 6-0 277 Sr.
62 Tim McAvoy OL 6-5 290 Jr.
62 Jon Saigh DT 6-4 294 Sr.
_ 63 Brendan Lopez LS 6-0 244 Fr.
64 Grant DeBenedictis OL 6-5 304 Sr.
65 Justin Boren OL 6-3 310 So.
66 William Bostic LB 5-9 211 So.
67 Terrance Taylor DT 6-0 308 Jr.
68 Bryant Nowicki OL 6-8 305 So.
69 Michael Ramirez OL 6-2 277 So.
70 Jeremy Ciulla OL 6-4 295 Sr.
71 Mark Ortmann OL 6-6 297 Jr.
72 Mark Huyge OL 6-6 286 Fr.
73 Alex Mitchell OL 6-5 324 Sr.
74 Brett Gallimore DT 6-4 280 Sr.
75 Cory Zirbel OL 6-5 295 Jr.
77 Jake Long OL 6-7 315 5th
79 Perry Dorrestein OL 6-7 299 So.
80 Martell Webb TE 6-4 227 Fr.
81 Steve Watson TE 6-4 239 . Fr.
82 LaTerryal Savoy WR 6-2 205 Jr.
83 Mike Massey TE 6-4 231 Sr.
84 K.C. Lopata K 6-2 226 Sr.
84 David Middleton WR 6-2 202 So.
85 Carson Butler . TE 6-4 247 Jr.
86 Mario Manningham WR 6-0 178 Jr.
88 Andre Criswell TE 6-1 257 Jr.
89 Tim North DE 6-1 261 Jr.
90 Tim Jamison DE 6-3 266 Sr.
91 Tom Pomarico OL 6-3 246 Fr.
91 Marques Slocum DT 6-6 306 So.
92 Greg Banks DE 6-4 262 So.
92 Jason Olesnavage K 6-4 207 Jr.
93 Jason Kates DT 6-3 324 So.
94 John Ferrara DT 6-4 279 So.
95 Renaldo Sagesse DL 6-4 303 Fr.
96 Mike Therman TE 6-3 238 So.
97 Will Johnson DT 6-5 290 Sr.
99 Sam Buckman K 6-4 204 So.
99 Adam Patterson DE 6-2 256 So.
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Michigan 27 Procrastination
Notre Dame 17 station
Before every football game this season, two the finishing touch on the critical stand when he
of the Daily's football writers will take the week- sacked Notre Dame QB #13 (after injuring QB
end's matchup to the PlayStation 2 and then let # 7 earlier in the game) on fourth-and-goal from
you know what happened. the 3-yard line and forced a fumble.
" Player of the game - Michigan RB #20 guar-
* Play of the game - Take your pick from any anteed a win and delivered. He rushed for 190
of the four stops Michigan coach Kevin Wright yards and two touchdowns on 23 carries. Three
made on his own 3-yard line with 1:45 left in the Notre Dame defenders were injured after RB
game and holding a four-point lead. DE #55 put #20 broke through their tackles.
WRIGHT
From page 6B
and the Wolverines were always
the one at a distance. Schem-
bechler even said he won't put the
Golden Domers on the schedule
"if they got down on their hands
and knees and begged ... to hell
with Notre Dame."
The controversy is still strong.
The latest episode developed this
summer. Notre Dame athletic
director Kevin White said the
FightingIrish would play Oklaho-
ma in place of Michigan when the
Fighting Irish's contract with the
Wolverines expired after 2011.
The two teams quieted the
media storm. The historical
rivalry is supposed to go through
2031, but who really knows what
will happen.
So maybe Carr wasn't just jok-
ing when he told the media to
read the book. It just might take
298 pages to explain the rivalry.
- Wright can be reached
at kpwr@umich.edu.
PETER SCHOTTENFEL S/Daily
Former Michigan middle linebacker David Harris makes a tackle in last year's 47-21
win over Notre Dame.
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