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… becoming a Wolverine. Brittany Smith is an LSA sophomore. s college students, we are possibly the demographic that's the most overexposed to "wrap it up" campaigns. On any given day, it's practically rain…

… that the onal Final match against team's effort was a non-issue aii on Saturday. against the 12th-seeded Rain- se previous night against bow Wahine, and that every h-seeded Stanford, the Wolverine knew…

…-2) registered five head. ... I was proud of our service aces to the Wolverines' for going into that environ- zero. Michigan tallied six ser- , coming out and then being vice errors, as well. essful." "Even at the…

… highest level, the it the Wolverines couldn't serving and passing is where the cate that performance the game is often going to be won wing night, as the team or lost," Rosen said. "(Hawaii) ped a three…

…-set match in won the serve-and-pass battle Elite Eight to end the sea- tonight." It was Michigan's longest See ELITE EIGHT,.Page 3B respect in1'09 Led by two stars, Wolverines come back after trailing 36…

… and added 12 rebounds Together, Sims and Harris have accounted for over 53 per- cent of the Wolverines' offensive output this season. But it wasn't until the second half that Sims and Harris started to…

… percent in the first half and nearly 70 percent in the paint. But in the second half, the Wolverines held Detroit to just 34.5 percent shooting and forced 11 missed shots within eight feet. Michigan's swarm…

… been talk- ing about defense but we needed to amp it up." It wasn't until about the 12-minute mark of the second half that the Wolverines finally pulled away. The effort was charged by Harris, who led…

… the Wolverines during a 10-2 run with four points, including a dunk that energized the lacklus- ter crowd and sealed the win for the Wolverines. During the first half, it seemed like Harris was the only…

… perennial powerhouse and three-time NCAA Tournament MARK Champion. AK It's safe to say BURNS most thought the Cornhuskers On volleyball would beat the Wolverines. After the first set went Michigan's way, some…

…. The team won 11 of its next 12 matches before starting Big Ten play, eventually finishing tied for fourth in the conference. The Wolverines won 27 matches this season - their best since 1981. They went…

… hand- ing the ball on service receive and passing. Despite the Wolverines' season coming to a close, the team has plenty to be proud of from this season. back to reality." Coming off the bench hasn…

… now he is just focusing on his goal of starting for the Wolverines. And it's clear from his past that he will continue to work hard, inspire his teammates and build on the moments that wrestling has…

… "fail- ure" when I see any sub- "A" letter on my Wolverine Access transcript. It's not surprising, then, that I want an exceptional career. And I'm not special in that regard. Most students share my goal…

…. Now with Wednesday's 68-52 loss at Utah, the Wolverines' coaching staff has to grapple with a question that seems preposterous to ask just eight games into the season: Is this a talented (but flawed…

…)team in a slump, or just a bad team alto- gether? The Wolverines have repeatedly said they must approach this season with the same "hunter's mentality" they adopted after upset victories against UCLA and…

… educators said the tactic is a practical solution to stem the underrepresented minor- ity enrollment declines. In October, Coleman spoke to hundreds of Detroit educators at the 2009 Wolverine Outreach…

… having a diverse student body here," he said. Ted Spencer, associate vice pro- vost and executive director of the Office of Undergraduate Admis- sions, said this year was the first time that the Wolverine…

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… charge for the struggling Wolverines after the team only managed to tie the Golden Lions through the first half of Saturday's gamn. Sims not Harris, is the Michigan pulls past most valuable Wolverine upset…

… Basketball Wolverines' 67-53 win against Arkansas-Pine Bluff, Michigan was tied at 32 with an 0-5 team relatively new to Division I. And this time, Sims was the only one who played well - he had 15 points at…

… JUNCAJ Daily Sports Writer There are still problems, and the Wolverines know that. One torrid second-half run doesn't change much. But with the Michigan men's basketball team's 67-53 win over Arkansas…

… deficit for those ingredients to start boil- ing. The 16th-ranked Wolverines squared off against Ohio Univer- sity in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday after advancing past Niagara the…

… said. That's when Michigan's strengths began to surface. Experience. In last year's NCAA Tourna- ment, the Wolverines were down 2-1 in the first and second round and rallied to win in five sets on both…

… occasions. Michigan (26-9) had been in a come-from-behind situation before, and this predicament was nothing new for the veteran team. All of the Wolverines' current starters played in last year's tour…

… said. The Wolverines were facing an Ohio team that upended Notre bame - the Big East undefeated regular season champion - the previous night in five sets. Michigan's offensive average was an abysmal .172…

… before the Wolverines joined the CCHA. To come out of the cellar, Michigan was forced with to do something it has done just two times before this season - win the Saturday game after a loss in a weekend…

… series. The Wolverines managed to win 2-1. The weekend started out like many others this season, with Michigan falling behind early. But unlike games earlier in the season against Miami (Ohio) and Michi…

…- gan State, Michigan showed signs of life instead of laying down. In Friday's second period, soph- omore Luke Glendening picked up a turnover at the Wolverine blue line and beat an Ohio State defen…

… complete control. Ithad alreadypoured 34shotson Ohio State goalie Cal Heeter, a sta- tistic countered by just 14 Buckeye shots. The Wolverines had knotted the game at 2-2, coming back from a two-goal deficit…

… withtwogoals inaspan of 2:18 and held on for a 5-3 victory. While Michigan's inability to capi- talize on scoring chances kept the Buckeyes in the game, what hurt most was the Wolverines' lack of consistency in…

… its block and prevent the Wolverine offense from grabbing momentum. After the break, Michigan ran out of the locker room with the game plan necessary to fuel a comeback. The Wolverines (26-9) got back…

… and was swept by the RedHawks in the teams' only series this sea- son. If the Wolverines want to find themselves in more famil- iar territory at the top of the standings, continuing to split with teams…

… like the Buckeyes (5-6-1-1, 7-10-1) will make it impossible for the Wolverines to catch up. "As far as the standings are concerned, I think that's kind of in the back of our mind," Sum- mers said. "Some…

… guys might use that as motivation, but I think as a team, we're going to work to improve for every game." After the Golden Lions shot 14-of- 26 in the first half, the Wolverines held Arkansas-Pine Bluff…

…." Seniors Paz and Veronica Rood led the Wolverines with 18 and 13 kills, respectively. It was the seniors who carried Michigan against the Bobcats, and if the team expects to have any shot at beating fourth…

… driving it." SAID ALSALAH/Daily Senior Chris Summers scored Michigan's first goal in its win Saturday over Ohio State. the Wolverines' 2-1 victory on Sat- Otherwise, the Wolverines were "I think the first…

… events, the Michigan women's swimming and diving team easily left Ypsilanti this weekend with its seventh straight EMU invitational title. The 19th-ranked Wolverines scored 1123 points, 307 points more…

… senior Margaret Kelly, who, over the two-day peri- od, won the 200-yard butterfly, 200-yard individual medley and so-yard freestyle. She was also a member of all of the Wolverines' winning freestyle relays…

…-word phrase, it's a "learning experience." The latest lesson for the young team came this weekend at the Cliff Keen Las Vegas Invitational, where the Wolverines placed 16th overall. Michigan is still a team in…

… past, the Wolverines would aim to win this tournament. But coach Joe McFarland knows that this year, the major goal is to use this kind of tournament as a building block. It was also a great way for his…

… days, to be sure. Now, Sims is disappearing at times during games, Harris's hamstring is bothering him more than ever, and the thought of any Wolverine going 5-of-5 from beyond the arc is about as far…

… thing because you need that intensity to get those wins, and you need those wins to get your confidence." One of the ways the younger Wolverines learned about wres- tling was by watching team cap- tain…

…. This weekend's meet was a test to see if the Wolverines could capitalize on the momentum they generated in last week's come- from-behind victory against Penn State. The team went out to Las Vegas and…

… last day of the meet fueled the Wolverines' come- from-behind victory, as Michigan finished the competition 46 points ahead of California. Junior Tyler Clary finished third in both the 200-yard…

…- stroke. The Wolverines also swept the top three spots in the 400-meter freestyle, with senior Charlie Houchin touching first, Madwed second and Feeley third. Junior Neal Kennedy, who is becoming the team…

… compete this month. The Wolverines will train in the Flor- ida Keys over the holiday break and will race again on Jan. 2 in the Orange Bowl Classic. 0 0 0 THE MICHIGAN DAILY TOP 10 POLL Each week, Daily…

… Sports staffers will fill out ballots, with first place votes receiving 10 points, second-place votes receiving nine, and so on. Senior DeShawn Sims will be key tothe Wolverines' success this season…

…. Wolverines couldn't buya bucket. So they dumped the ball in to Sims and let him go to work down low, and he put on a clinic against the Golden Lion big men who couldn't keep up with his speed. With the threat…

… dives after the ball in the team's 62-58 loss to Boston College last night in Crisler Arena. The loss marked Michigan's third in a row, and another in which the Wolverines shot poorly from outside…

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… World Juniors By CHRIS MESZAROS Daily Sports Writer Coming into the season, Michi- gan coach John Beilein knew that just like last year, the Wolverines had to be the hunters instead of the hunted - they…

… we just got to get back to what we know we can do." Even though the Wolverines (3-3) lost by just four points, the score was deceptive. The Eagles dominated in both scoring and rebounding, nailing 47…

… lucky to get out of the period down 10 after the Eagles shot 54 percent from the court, led by forward Corey Raji. He sliced through a brittle Wolverine defense all night, finishing with 24 points. He was…

… screens to bring the Wolverines within 11. While Michigan made it appear as if the game was close, it was simply a mirage as the Eagles ran out the clock in the final min- utes. "We missed some opportuni…

… I do, and I don't think I'm doing something right. There's no way we should lose three straight games." The loss is a considerable shock after the Wolverines were ranked 15th in the nation in the AP…

… cially confer that in games top-rar in the weeks. Con a pair Old Vith undersized the Wolverines are taking a mea- sured approach into tonight's ters, outside shots ACC/Big Ten Challenge matchup against…

… gan 3-2 Boston College also brings some rror, espe- When: Tonight potential schematic advantages over with a non- 7:30 P.M. the Wolverines. Coach Al Skinner's ence slate Where: flex-motion offense…

…. But after four straight losses goal scorers a season ago - he that included just four Wolverine still believes there is room for goals, Caporusso was moved to improvement. the second line with sophomore…

… Wolverines. "Oh, it was really a power trip in the worst way," he wrote. "I lovdd taking people's fake IDs and I had no sympathy for them at all, despite the fact that I was only 18-20 when I worked there. I…

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…The Michigan Daily michigandaily.com I November 30, 2009 MICHIGAN 3 Junior Louie Caporusso celebrates a goal in the Wolverines' 3-2 win over Wisconsin in the College Hockey Showcase. After its worst…

… alternate captain Luke Glenden- ing, the Wolverines in their sweep of the 17th-annual College Hock- ey Showcase might have finally found that missing component this weekend. "That has been our goal all year…

… ease and fin- ish with 10 more points than the Wolverines in the paint? "That was as quick a team as I can recall," Beilein said Friday. "Stopping them from getting in the lane is really hard when they…

… Beilein may want to consider is staying with the 1-3-1 trap he likes to run as a way of keeping teams off balance. While running the trap in the first half against Alabama, the Wolverines forced 12 Crimson…

… Ashford, Wayne Runnels and Ethan Wragge - were in either junior college or high school last year, so the Michigan coaching staff just has three games'worth of filmto analyze them. The Wolverines may not…

… finished dead last in the MVC last season in rebounding margin, and is just minus-five this year with a lineup that has nobody taller than 6-foot-9. The Wolverines (2-0) also have something to prove after…

…. I can't remember in my long-term According' to Berenson, this memory that happening." year's Wolverines have spentmore in addition to ending their los- time practicingspecial teamsthan ing skid…

… Saturday in Toledo with any team he has ever coached. a 4-1 win, the Wolverines ended After all, the unit was mediocre at their drought on the power play best last year, with a 15.8 percent this weekend…

… other Wolverine runners higan coach Mike McGuire to score finished within nine ure Peale.was focused on seconds of each other: freshman ng in the top 40 at NCAAs. Kaitlyn Patterson (176th over- rategy was…

… Rachel Severin (192nd). chigan, as it finished 27th Michigan's inexperience led 31 teams competing at the to a poor start for most of the Championships. But this Wolverine runners and, outside odd year for…

… Wolverines were outrebounded by the Huskies 52-39. That 13-rebound difference jumps off the stat sheet - and should be a concern - but Michi- gan felt that it wasn't exactly a perfect representation of its…

… scoreboard. The Huskies took advantage of the glass throughout Friday's game, particularly in the first 13 minutes, when they built and maintained a lead over the Wolverines. "They're more athletic than they…

… rebound as a Wolverine. Though Harris led the team in scoring (25 points), he was inconsistent all night, shooting just 8-of-21. But his free throws kept Michigan in the game early and he finished 8-of-11…

… from the charity stripe. The Huskies started the game playing a 1-3-1 defense that gave the Wolverines trouble. And while Michigan, did get some good looks in the opening min- utes, the team didn't hit…

… massive bowl of Michigan Stadium,it was drowned out in an onslaught of boos and hatred. ANDY By the end REID of the fourth quarter - when it was apparent that the Wolverines would fall to their most hated…

… you sold your ticket this weekend, you were part of the problem. -Reid can be reached at andyreidumich.edu. Lehigh too much for 'M'in first dual meet Wolverines struggle one more match, when redshirt…

… junior and team captain Antho- to wrestle fr full - ny Biondo defeated Lehigh's Joe seven minutes in loss Kennedy 6-4. Still, the Wolverines struggled even when they won. By AMY PARLAPIANO "Anthony Biondo…

…." yesterday. When the Wolverines But the Wolverines couldn't got behind, they seemed to lose stage a comeback. An inability to spirit. capitalize in scoring situations "It's the effort and being a led to a…

… of the entire bout. to go down 12-3 at intermission. "Zac stayed aggressive," Despite pleas from their bench, McFarland said. "He's got that the Wolverines simply couldn't great toughness and that…

… didn't The Wolverines have a chance respond," Michigan coach Joe to show they have learned McFarland said. their lesson when they travel Things looked like they might to Guilderland, N.Y. on Sunday turn…

… the Wolverines weren't as lucky in the series' opening game. In Friday's loss, Michigan struck first with an impressive goal by junior center Louie Capo- russo - just his second of the sea- soil. He…

…. Wolverines recaptured the lead Within the next 2:22, they with a Robbie Czarnik wrist-shot scored two more goals off of weak goal over Eno's defensive zone glove late in the coverage and second frame. poor…

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… would keep Michigan one win short of receiving bowl eligibility, but it would not be the first time the Buckeyes have kept the Wolverines out of the post- In 1973, wheo the two teams met, Michigan…

… Buckeyes that year. .After the game, the Big Ten Ath- letic Directors voted 6-4 in favor of Ohio State going to Pasadena instead of Bo Schembechler's Wolverines, according to a Nov. 27, 1973 article in The…

…8A - Thursday, November 19, 2009 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Paz's 19 kills help. 'M' in five-set win AARON AWGSBURGER/Daly Junior Veronica Hicks will be key if the Wolverines hope to…

…. She's playing her best volleyball right now." The victory gave the 14th- ranked Wolverines (11-6 Big Ten, 23-7 overall) a season sweep over the Spartans and the State Pride flag for the third…

… "Searchlight Soul" along with standard Michigan songs. With any luck, Hill Audito- rium will be filled with happy Wolverines singing "The Victors" after a big win over Ohio State on Satur- day. The performance…

…U The Michigan Daily michigandaily.com I November16, 2009 Sophomore Darryl Stonum is flipped during a kickoff return in Michigan's 45-24 loss to No. 20 Wisconsin. The Wolverines now need to beat…

… different reasons - namely, to drown their sorrows and forget about the game - Michigan fans surely were thinking the same thing. For the fourth straight week, the Wolverines were blown out, showed serious…

… Wolverine power play. The unit failed to score See SPARTANS, Page 2B By NICOLE AUERBACH Daily SportsEditor A triple-double is arguably the rarest of feats for a Michigan bas- ketball player. For 22 years…

…, the junior knew what was at stake. When the Wolverines' coaching staff told Harris just three assists stood between him and the milestone partway through the second half, he relaxed. He knew he had…

… game was Michigan's 57.4-percent field goal percentage. "Actually, anybody can get 10 assists, because we shoot the ball so well," Harris said. Harris has a good point - four of the Wolverines' five…

…." And there's a reason opposing coaches and those close to the pro- gram see the Wolverines reaching the doorstep of the Big Ten's upper echelon. "What I've witnessed," said King, "is it doesn't matter…

… Wolverines an opportunity to play deep into March. FAB FIVE ATTITUDE They wore baggy shorts, black socks and their mouths on their sleeves. And for two years, the phrase "Fab Five" was synonymous with the…

… 0 0 0 0 0 ThurdayNovmber200 Table of Contents The expectations for the Wolverines are higher, but * the Big Ten is arguably the nation's toughest confer- * ence. We preview six of the Big Ten…

… Wolverines' turn, when they earned a tournament bid for the first time in more than a decade. It's easy to trust Beilein when he sits you down and tells you he's turn- ing around a program. "The first time I…

… is one of the oft- overlooked parts of his magic. Andit's ahuge reasonwhyBeilein's Wolverines are ready to step into the limelight, stand up to the expecta- tions and redefine themselves as one of the…

… a month, Forcier's third-quarter fumble on an option pitch led to a quick 19-yard touch- down score for the Boilermakers. During the Wolverines' 4-0 start, any "freshman mistakes" were masked by…

…, strength and accuracy he displayed in the Wolverines' early-season wins. "You can never send your seniors out empty-handed," Forcier said. "That's something I don't want to do. A lot of it's on me and how I…

… ranked scoring offense is nothing new for the Wolverines. They gave up just 5 goals to Miami in just four games last season. Michigan worked on defensive zone coverage in practice all week hoping to…

…, then I think we'll be ok." The only sure thing heading into the series is that the intensity will be at its highest level so far this season. The Wolverines are used to physicality after playing a…

… simple. Michigan is, for the first time Ican ever remember, the worst team in the Big Ten, and it's not get- ting anybetter. So, where do the Wolverines go from here? Michiganneeds awin. Justone, any one…

… for the maize-and-blue faithful to swallow. And seeing how the Wolverines folded after the goal-line stand and Illinois 99-yard drive,both their motivation and drive has to be red-flagged. "You get…

… that." Michigan fluidly contained Williams in the first half. Four Wolverines - defensive end Brandon Graham, defen- sive tackle Ryan Van Bergen, middle linebacker Kevin Leach and linebacker Stevie Brown…

… half to a more open scheme, things began to unravel for the Wolverines. "That comes down to guys not having their gaps, something technical, some kind of techni- cal error," sophomore nose tackle Mike…

… total to 25 and passing former Wolverine James Hall (1996-99) for second place on Michigan's all-time sacks list. But as his individual accomplishments continue to be overshadowed by the team's fail- ures…

… disturbing fashion the vulner- ability of the Wolverines' paper- thin defense. "I think you have to constant- ly coach their mentality, with so many guys playing for the first time in different roles than they…

… play of the game - his second blocked punt in two games - the rest of his defense had already sealed the collapse for the Wolverines. With 3:49 left in the game and the Wolverines down 31-13, Gra- ham…

… Bowl in January 2008, Wolverine fans had Greg Mathews pegged as the next top Michigan wideout. His seven catches for 62 yards made it hard not to get excited about the wide receiver hanging in the…

… shadows of Wolverine standouts Mario Manning- ham and Adrian NOTEBOOK Arrington. And when those two left early for the NFL, Mathews was left standing in the spotlight. But under new Michigan coach Rich…

…'s outcome against-Penn State wasn't wlhat the Wolverines would have liked. He was freshman quarterback Tate Senior Greg Mathews tied a career high against Penn State with seven catches, matching his 2008…

… to "play it" up to a Wolverine, it can send one man to receive the puck while the other gets into a more defensively responsible position. This chatter can also lead to a better transition from the…

…. With the nation's No. 15 scoring offense, the Lakers will pounce on any Wolverine lapse. But the strengthened relation- ship in the defensive zone has Michigan optimistic that it has learned from its…

… Michigan hockey team managed to wina majority of those games, (12 of 16), thanks to players like Aaron Palushaj, Tim Miller and Travis Turnbull, whose physi- cal play on offense provided other Wolverines…

… national championship run. Senior defenseman and captain Chris Summers even claimed that this season's defense was better than the Wolverines' star-studded cast his freshman year-- one that included current…

… Schilling was called for holding, which offset a first down on one of the few sec- ond-half Wolverine drives that seemed to be gaining momentum. The series ended up as a three- and-out, which stumped the…

… weak- ness this season is somewhat surprising. The Wolverines were called for just five penalties for 33 yards against Penn State, and have been smack in the middle of the conference in average penalty…

… to score. Back-to-back false start and delay of game penalties pushed the Wolverines back to their own two-yard line before surrender- ing a safety. And maybe more importantly, when Robinson's second…

… they're a lot better than me. So when I am playing well, I feel like I can beat them." Other Wolverines also saw success on the court this week- end. Junior Rika Tatsuno was the only other Wolverine to…

… Kari Wig, who were unable to win a match. Michigan has one event left in the fall season before team play begins in January. The amount of Big Ten competition in the ITA Regional gives the Wolverines a…

… capitalize. game 3-2, but the line changes Berenson said rest could play a sparked the stagnant Wolverine role in rejuvenating him, too. attack. "I think it's actually a good thing Berenson made even more…

… Berenson is confident it won't be Wolverines' 30 points this year. long before Caporusso is back to That means Berenson is moving scoring goals. Hagelin to join junior Louie Capo- "Is he a bit of a concern…

… want to get Louie nett, who pulled his groin during and Wohlberg going and get some practice a week and a half ago, is points for those guys." about 90 percent healthy, according The Wolverines average 2…

…'t know why he snapped it, but he did," quar- terback Tate Forcier said Saturday. The team experienced similar growing pains against Indiana, the first game after Molk broke his foot, where the Wolverines…

… record- ed six dropped snaps. Moosman seemed to find his groove by the Iowa and Delaware State games, though, and putting a veteran back at the position will likely make the Wolverines' tran- sition…

… just a bad day." But in reality, the bad day is probably what should have been expected. Four of the Wolverines' five wins have been against the second-worst team in the Big Ten, a poor Division 1-AA…

… team and two Mid-American Conference teams. For the most part, the Wolverines have won the games they should have won and lost the games they should have lost - and after last season's finish, that…

… By MICHAEL LAURILA For the Daily As time expired in yesterday's Michigan fieldhockeygame against Kent State, coach Marcia Pank- ratz epitomizes the Wolverines' frustration perfectly. She angrily asked…

…-0 loss, the Wolverines could not get their offense going and had few, if any, good scoring opportunities. "Kent State played inspired today," Pankratz said. "We just couldn't get the ball into the goal…

… corner and try to develop more depth and conpetition at safety. But an injury could change that. As we stand today, they feel good with where the guys are at." So far, Wolverine defenders have been pleased…

…8A - Thursday, October 22, 2009 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Blue must play blue-collar hockey to best Purple Eagles 4 By TIM ROHAN Daily Sports Writer The Wolverines have played…

…: the Wolverines' michigandaily. season ended com/blogs/ with a 2-0 loss She game to the Falcons in the first round of the NCAA Tour- nament. Michigan opened this season with a 2-0 loss to the Nano- oks…

… Breslin Center last night. and all - still effectively managed Except that scream wasn't in the balanced Wolverine offense jubilation - it was in agony. The and confused Michigan State (2-7, junior setter…

…, is going to be her tonight." all right. Michigan (6-3 Big Ten, 18-4 Still,theWolverines tookagame overall) used the added inspira- they needed to win to stay within tion to dispose of its in…

… pipes in the do- or-die playoff game, allowing only one goal in overtime and one in regulation, but it wasn't enough. Sauer's poor perfor- mance doomed the Wolverines with a 5-4 overtime loss. "The reason…

…'s focus often becomes the deciding factor in close games. Michigan's defense shut down the Falcons' offense in the Wolverines' first-round NCAA Tournament loss last season. But the two goals that slipped…

… was a Hobey Baker Award finalist and CCHA Play- er of the Year. Sophomore Scott Greenham took over this season in goal and shut out Michigan 2-0 in the Wolverines' season opener. If Alaska can improve…

… all share a row of lockers deemed "D-ROW" in the Wolverines' dressing room. Like any other team, the Michigan hockey team has its unspoken rules - and this one has become a tradition. Freshmen…

… Marty Reasoner, charged toward Turco after evading the Mich- igan defense. He stared straight at the Wolverines' senior goalie, T Uwho stood calmly between the pipes. Around him stood a rau- cous home…

… Wolverines watched breathlessly from AL NE the bench as something their head coach, Red Berenson, had told them at the end of regulation reverberated in their heads. "DON'T WORRY, WE'VE GOT TURCO." As…

…-to-man defense against the high-octane Boilermaker offense. Wolverines extend 12-day scoreless drought, fall to tough Purdue squad By MARK BURNS DailySports Writer Take a 20-piece puzzle. Now try and take one of…

… won't fit - tonight inside an already sold-out Cliff Keen Arena. The Wolverines (4-2 Big Ten, 16-3 overall) haven't defeated the Nittany Lions since Nov. 2, 2002. Since then, Penn State has won two…

… conference. It "Today we played the better soc- s 1.92 goals per game, but cer," Ryan said. "If you put enough tng Wolverine defense held balls in the penalty box, one is just one notch. going to curve in…

… last season, whenthe Wolverines were plagued with injuries early in the season, the team remains in good health. Senior forward Anthony Ciraulo sat out practice with a sore back yesterday, and junior…

… defenseman Chad Langlais sat out Monday's practice with a sore groin, but both are expected to be 100 percent for the next game. ... The Wolverines play in their home opener October 22 against Niagara before…

… - the leader of three late comeback drives and, consequently, two wins - to lead the Wolverines to victory? Rodriguez even grabbed t a little spark," Forcier by the pads to keep him tmid the three from…

… the bench a'nd the first row of fans. And there was a very small Michigan fancontin.- g en Lre, espeelelr < ed to when the Wolverines played in East Lansing. So there must have been some- thing there…

… decision to use a timeout then was critical. The clock wasn't moving, and the Wolverines would have been penalized half the dis- budgets, you need to find ways to get businesses to come to the state of…

… be hazed WOLVERINES SEE THROUGH THE HAZE http://www.umich.edu/~nohazing/ Report incidents of suspected hazing to: hazinghotline@umich.edu *From national study, "Hazing in View: College Students at Risk…

… Michigan hockey team may want what hap- pened in Alaska to stay in Alaska - well, at least part of it. The fourth-ranked Wolverines were shut out in their season open- er for the first time in program…

… first time since the 1942-43 season. The Wolverines played in the 19th annual Kendall Hockey Clas- sic in Anchorage this weekend. They took second place out of four teams after topping the Alaska…