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This campus has been witness to a pair of amazing performances
from newfound superstar Denard Robinson. And despite the sim-
ilarities to last year, it's looking like a new beginning for Rodriguez
and the Wolverines. But optimists beware: Never forget '07.
Nicole Auerbach, Ryan Kartje, Tim Rohan, Joe Stapleton
TABLE OF CONTENTS
BREAKDOWN: The football beat breaks down
every aspect of Saturday's matchup with the
Minutemen.
IN THE SHADOW OF THE BIG HOUSE: How a
trio of lifetime Ann Arbor boys made their way
across the street.
Virginia Tech and Minnesota have been vic-
tims of FCS upsets this season. Michigan tries
to avoid being the next on a growing list of
embarassed FBS schools.
2010 Schedule
Connecticut (Sept. 4): Denard ran all over
UConn. He proved he could pass the ball too.
Notre Dame (Sept. 11): After UConn, the ND
game was Denard's encore on steroids, with a
game-winning drive:
Massachusetts (Sept.18): Michigan is feeling
good coming home with a 2-0 record. The Wol-
verines feel like kicking some UMass.
Bowling Green (Sept. 25): Bowling Green has
to replace a potent passing attack. Somewhere,
Greg Robinson breathes a sigh of relief.
Indiana (Oct. 2): If Michigan wins a close one
done the stretch again, we fully expect Bill Lynch
to top last year's gum-throwing sideline stunt.
Michigan State (Oct. 9): This could be the Wol-
verines' first big test of the season. Michigan
could easily be 5-0 entering this in-state rivalry.
Iowa (Oct. 16): Iowa's Adrian Clayborn may be
the Big Ten's closest replacement for BG. That's
a problem only if he can catch Shoelace.
Penn State (Oct. 30): PSU has a freshman QB.
Michigan knows what that's like. 'Nuff said.
Illinois (Nov. 6): Ron Zook is probably the only
IL IS coach in the nation who makes RichRod feel like
his job isnsecure.
Purdue (Nov. 13): Danny Hope did something
last season RichRod would kill for: beat OSU.
Now, they actually have a quarterback.
Wisconsin (Nov. 20): The Badgers basically
return their entire team. But hey, their last visit
to the Big House went pretty well for Michigan.
Ohio State (Nov. 27): Who knows, maybe
Terrelle Pryor and OSU will have to try and derail
Michigan's title hopes. Hey, we can dream right?
DEPTH CHART
MICHIGAN OFFENSE MASSACHUSETTS OFFENSE
VS. VS.
MASSACHUSETTS DEFENSE MICHIGAN DEFENSE
OFFENSE
B 1.Robinson, Denard Sophomore
2. Gardner, Devin Freshman OR
3. Forcier, Tate Sophomore
B 1.Smith, Vincent Sophomore
R B 2. ShawMikeJunior
FB
1. McColgan, John Redshirt junior
Cover photo by Ariel Bond
STAFF PICKS
The Daily football writers do their
best to predict what happens Nicole Ryan
Auerbach Kartje
m the 2010 football season.e
Tim z Joe Guest Picker:
Rohan Stapleton Patrick Parker
Michigan (NS) vs. Massachusetts
No.1 Alabama (-23) at Duke
No. 2 Ohio State (-31) vs. Ohio
No. 3 Boise St. (-21) at Wyoming
No. 4 TCU (-17) vs. Baylor
No. 5 Oregon (NS) vs. Portland St.
No. 6 Texas (-7.5) at Texas Tech
No. 7 Oklahoma (-8) vs. Air Force
No. 8 Nebraska (-6) at Washington
No. 9 Iowa (-1) at No. 24 Arizona
No.10 Florida (-15) at Tennessee
No.11 Wisconsin (-15.5) vs. Arizona St.
No.12 Arkansas (-2.5) at Georgia
No.13 South Carolina (NS) vs. Furman
No.14 Utah (-26) at New Mexico
No.15 Louisiana St. (-13) vs. Mississippi St.
No.16 Auburn (-6) vs. Clemson
No.18 USC (-20) at Minnesota
No.19 Stanford (-16) vs. Wake Forest
No. 21 West Virginia (-13) vs. Maryland
No. 22 Penn State (-23) vs. Kent State
No. 23 Houston (-3) at UCLA
No. 25 Oregon State (-14) vs. Louisville
Michigan State (-3.5) vs. Notre Dame
Northwestern (-14) vs. Rice
Illinois (-5) vs. Northern Illinois
indiana (-13) vs. Western Kentucky
Purdue (-21) vs. Ball State
Overall
Michigan
Alabama
Ohio State
Boise St.
TCU
Oregon
Texas
Oklahoma
Nebraska
Iowa
Tennessee
Wisconsin
Arkansas
South Carolina
New Mexico
Louisiana St.
Auburn
USC
Stanford
West Virginia
Kent State
UCLA
Oregon State
Michigan State
Northwestern
Illinois
Western Kentucky
Purdue
14-9
Michigan
Alabama
Ohio State
Boise St.
TCU
Oregon
Texas
Air Force
Nebraska
Arizona
Florida
Wisconsin
Arkansas
South Carolina
Utah
Louisiana St.
Auburn
USC
Stanford
West Virginia
Kent State
Houston
Oregon State
Michigan State
Northwestern
Illinois
Indiana
Purdue
12-11
Michigan
Alabama
Ohio
Boise St.
Baylor
Oregon
Texas
Oklahoma
Nebraska
Iowa
Florida
Wisconsin
Arkansas
South Carolina
New Mexico
Louisiana St.
Auburn
USC
Wake Forest
West Virginia
Penn State
Houston
Oregon State
Notre Dame
Northwestern
Illinois
Indiana
Ball State
11-12
Michigan
Alabama
Ohio
Wyoming
TCU
Oregon
Texas
Oklahoma
Nebraska
Iowa
Tennessee
Arizona State
Georgia
South Carolina
New Mexico
Louisiana St.
Auburn
Minnesota
Stanford
West Virginia
Penn State
UCLA
Oregon State
Notre Dame
Northwestern
Illinois
Indiana
Purdue
13-10
Michigan
Alabama
Ohio
Boise St.
Baylor
Oregon
Texas Tech
Air Force
Washington
Iowa
Florida
Arizona St.
Arkansas
South Carolina
Utah
Mississippi St.
Clemson
Minnesota
Stanford
Maryland
Kent State
Houston
Oregon State
Notre Dame
Rice
Illinois
Indiana
Ball State
N/A
1. Stonum, Darryl Junior
W 2. Hemingway, Junior
W R Redshirt junior
W 1.Odoms, Martavious Junior
\ 2.Jackson, Jeremy Freshman
1 Roundtree, Roy Redshirt
SLO L sIl) ophomore Rdhr
T E Koger, Kevin Junior
T E 2. Webb, Martell Senior
LT i. Huyge, mark Redshirt junior
2. Lewan, Taylor Redshirt freshman
G 1. Schilling, Steve Fifth-year senior
2. Barnum, Ricky Redshirt
sophomore
C 1. Molk, David Redshirt junior
2. Khoury, Rocko Redshirt freshman
1.Omameh, Patrick Redshirt sophomore
2. Washington, Quinton Redshirt
freshman
RT 1. Dorrestein, Perry Fifth-year senior
2. Schofield, Michael Redshirt freshman
DEFENSE
D E 1. Potvin, Brandon Redshirt freshman
2. Clemons, Galen Redshirt freshman
D T . Byrne, Kevin Redshirt freshman
2. Agnew, Theo Redshirt freshman
T 1. Flanagan, Brandon Fifth-year senior
2. Nesselt, Bill Redshirt freshman
D E 1. Jackson, Courtney Redshirt junior
2. McLaughlin, Bob Fifth-year senior
1.IL Mele, Mike Senior
M L 2.Andre, Stanely Freshman
WLB 1. Holmes, Tyler Junior
2.Hunte, Chad Sophomore
B 1. McIntyre, Perry Sophomore
2. Adeoba, D.J. Redshirt sophomore
C 1. Bailey, Ke'Mon Fifth-year senior
2. Cozzo, David Fifth-year senior
S 1.Viveiros, Shane Redshirt junior
2. Davis, Kumar Redshirt sophomore
FS 1. Thellen, Darren Redshirt sophomore
2. Carven, James Fifth-year senior
C 1. Lee, Mike Redshirt freshman
RC 2. Tharpe, Antoine Freshman
OFFENSE
1. Havens, Kyle Senior
B 2. Hill, Brandon Freshman
RB 1. Griffin, John Senior
2 Hernandez, Jonthan Redshirt unor
1. Duggan, Scott Fifth-year senior
FB 2.McCummings, Thad
Redshirt freshman
W R 1. Talley, Julian Redshirt junior.
W R 1. Nelson, Anthony Senior
-/ 1. Sheeran, Dan Fifth-year senior
R 2. Julmiste, Jesse Junior
T E 1.lgwenagu, Emil Redshirt sophomore
2. Krevis, Andrew Redshirt sophomore
LT 1. Speller, Nick Redshirt sophomore
2. Westcarr,Vincent Redshirt freshman
LG 1. Niland, Greg Fifth-year senior
2. Dima, Anthony Redshirt freshman
Ci. Ihne, John Fifth-year senior
2. Sales,Quinton Redshirt sophomore
RG 1.Ostaszewski, Brian Redshirt junior
2. Samuda, Josh Redshirt sophomore
RT 1.Milhin, Stephane Redshirt freshman
2.Ostaszewski, Brian Redshirt
sophomore
DEFENSE
E 1.Van Bergen, Ryan Redshirt junior
D El 2. Black, Jibreel Freshman
1. Martin, Mike Junior
D T 2. Patterson, Adam Fifth-year senior
Ti 1. Banks, Greg Fifth-year senior
j 2. Sagesse, Renaldo Senior
1. Roh, Craig Sophomore
O L B 2. Fitzgerald, J.B. Junior
M Ezeh, Obi Fifth-year senior
I\A LB 2.Moundros, Mark Fifth-year senior
1. Mouton, Jonas Fifth-year senior
W LB 2:Leach,KevinRedshirt junior
1. Gordon, Thomas Redshirt freshman
H B 2. Simmons, Floyd Redshirt
sophomore
LC . Floyd,J.T. Redshirt sophomore
L 2. Avery, Courtney Freshman
S 1Kovacs, Jordan Redshirt sophomore
S S 2. Robinson, Marvin Freshman
FS 1. Gordan, Cam Redshirt freshman
2. Vinopal, Ray Freshman
RC
1. Rogers, James Senior
2. Talbott, Terrence Freshman
MICHIGAN SPECIAL TEAMS
MASSACHUSETTS SPECIAL TEAMS
K
1. Gibbons, Brendan Red-
shirt freshman OR
2. Broekhuizen, Seth
Redshirt freshman
P
1. Hagerup, Will Freshman
2. Broekhuizen, Seth
Redshirt freshman
KR
1. Stonum, Darryl Junior
2.Odoms, Martavious Junior
K
1. Violette, Caleb Red-
shirt sophomore
2. Levengood, Brendon
Redshirt freshman
P
KR
1. Violette, Caleb Red- 1. Nelson, Anthony Senior
shirt sophomore 2. Esalomi, Torrey
2. Strait, Jeff Redshirt freshman Fifth-year senior
To apply to be a guest picker, e-mail naauer@umich.edu. If you're chosen and can beat at least two of us, you'll stay on for another week. The longest tenured guest picker will get a prize at the end of the season.
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