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2007 Michigan Schedule
Appalachian St. (Sept. 1), L 32-34: Imagine opening the door to your
dorm room and someone punching you in the face. That's what happened
at the Big House. So much for a National Championship.

2007 Michigan roster
Cornerback Johnny Sears no longer appears on the roster. Michigan coach Lloyd Carr would not elaborate on why the junior was dis-
missed from the team. Freshman Donovan Warren has taken Sears's spot in the starting lineup, while sophomore Carlos Brown will
assume much of the returning responsibilities that Sears once had. Other than that, there are no significant changes.

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Heard about the eight-game winning streak Michigan has over Penn
State? We detail each Wolverine win and the Nittany Lion reaction.
Our expert beat writers - and one guest - try to pick this
week's games around the nation. Also: A depth chart.
Know anumber, but not a name? Check out the roster.
SAY WHAT?
It's not a super overwhelming place.
Yes, it's large, and they're supposed to 7
have more people than us, but it's not
overwhelming in the sense that it's
not as loud as Beaver Stadium. Their
fans aren't near as rowdy as our fans."
- Penn State wide receiver Deon Butler
on playing in MiChigan Stadium.

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 he walks
out your front door with your girlfriend and steal your laptop. And your pillow.
Notre Dame (Sept.15), W 38-0: The defeat oftthe Fighting Irish did two things for Michigan.
First, it gave the Wolverines confidence heading into the Big Ten season. Second, the national
press switched gears from Michigan's 0-2 start to harping on how bad Notre Dame is.
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 it faces 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 lilini 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 Ten Media Day, but we'll see how he
feels after Michigan extends Minnesota a not-so-kind welcome back tothe 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): lfthe Wolverines had a choice of what time to play Wisconsin at Camp
Randall, they probably wouldn't want a night game . Michigan got its wish because contrary to early
beliefs, this game will not be under the lights. Just less time for the Wisconsin students to get drunk.
Ohio State (Nov.17): With the lossoflTroy Smith and many ofthis merry men, Ohio State will be
vulnerable when iflcomes to the Big House in November. That's good newsfor Chad Henne, Mike
Hart and the rest of the seniors who don't want to be rmemhered for one record- 0-4

No. Name
2 Shawn Crable
3 Stevie Brown
4 Brandon Minor
5 Charles Stewart
6 Donovan Warren
7 Chad Henne
8 Jonas Mouton
8 Nick Sheridan
9 Anton Campbell
10 Steven Threet
12 David Cone
13 Greg Mathews
14 Matt Hornaday
14 Morgan Trent
15 Ryan Mallett
16 Adrian Arrington
17 Toney Clemons
17 Lee Mondol
18 Antonio Bass
18 Ben Wright
20 Mike Hart
21 Junior Hemingway
22 Jamar Adams
22 Doug Rogan
23 Carlos Brown
24 Kevin Grady

Pos. Ht. Wt. Year
OLB 6-5 243 5th
S 6-0 205 So.
RB 6-0 212 So.
S 6-1 203 Sr.
DB 6-0 173 Fr.
QB 6-2 226 Sr.
LB 6-2 235 So.
QB 6-1 201 So.
5 5-11194 5th
QB 6-5 228 Fr.
QB 6-6 214 So.
WR 6-3 231 So.
S 5-10 200 Jr.
CB 6-1 184 Sr.
QB 6-7 252 Fr.,
WR 6-3 195 Sr.
WR 6-2 205 Fr.
QB 6-2 205 So.
WR 6-0 204 Jr.
WR 5-9 203 Sr.
RB 5-9 202 Sr.
WR 6-3 202 Fr.
S 6-2 214 Sr.
S 6-1 175 Fr.
RB 6-0 209 So.
RB 5-9 224 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 5-11 225 Sr.
38 Artis Chambers S 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 ILB 6-1 237 Sr.

50 David Molk OL 6-2 280 Fr.
50 OheneOpong-Owusu LB 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
75 Cory Zirbel
77 Jake Long
79 Perry Dorrestein
80 Martell Webb
81 Steve Watson
82 LaTerryal Savoy
83 Mike Massey
84 K.C. Lopata
84 David Middleton
85 Carson Butler
86 Mario Manningham
88 Andre Criswell
89 Tim North
90 Tim Jamison
91 Tom Pomarico
91 Marques Slocum
92 Greg Banks
92 Jason Olesnavage
93 Jason Kates
94 John Ferrara
95 Renaldo Sagesse
96 Mike Therman
97 Will Johnson
99 Sam Buckman
99 Adam Patterson

DT 6-4. 280 Sr.
OL 6-5 295 Jr.
OL 6-7 315 5th
OL 6-7 299 So.
TE 6-4 227 Fr.
TE 6-4 239 Fr.
WR 6-2 205 Jr.
TE 6-4 231 Sr.
K 6-2 226 Sr.
WR 6-2 202 So.
TE 6-4 247 Jr.
WR 6-0 178 Jr.
TE 6-1 257 Jr.
DE 6-1 261 Jr.
DE 6-3 266 Sr.
OL 6-3 246 Fr.
DT 6-6 306 So.
DE 6-4 262 So.
K 6-4 207 Jr.
DT 6-3 324 So.
DT 6-4 279 So.
DL 6-4 303 Fr.
TE 6-3 238 So.
DT 6-5 290 Sr.
K 6-4 204 So.
DE 6-2 256 So,

BREAKDOWN
From page 3B
one back for a touchdown this
year. To make matters worse,
Michigan may be without place
kicker BryanWright, who handled
the kickoffs before leaving during
the Notre Dame game. Carr won't
say if Wright will suit up against
Penn State.
Edge: Penn State
Intangibles
There are too many storylines
for this game to list all the moti-
vation for each team. Michigan
wants a shot at redeeming its sea-
son with a Big Ten championship.
Penn State hasn't beat the Wol-
verines in eight years. And the
Nittany Lions still remember the
sting from the last second Michi-
gan win in 2005. Don't forget the
personal rivalry between Michi-
gan quarterback Chad Henne
and Morelli, either. In the end,
the Wolverines are coming off a
momentum-building win against
Notre Dame and should be ready
for the Nittany Lions.
Edge: Michigan
Prediction: Penn State 20,
Michigan 87

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