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…, one step back. That described the state of Michigan’s offensive line this season. The Wolverines’ running game blossomed, featuring as the clear focal point of the offense. At times, if…

… the season, during which Michigan seemed to run an equal amount of gap-blocking and zone schemes, the Wolverines hit their stride midway through the year. It wasn’t very nuanced…

… Indiana on Oct. 14, when Michigan gashed the Hoosiers for 271 rushing yards on 44 carries with three touchdowns. That day, Karan Higdon became the first Wolverine since Denard Robinson in 2012 to…

… run for 200 yards — and the first running back since Mike Hart in 2007 to reach that mark. Against Rutgers, Michigan totaled 334 rushing yards and four touchdowns. The Wolverines…

… Ohio State racked up five sacks and seven tackles-for- loss. The ground game couldn’t get going against any of the Wolverines’ tougher opponents, either. Michigan ran the ball 39 times for 102…

… farther — while Townsend averaged 47.9 yards per punt with 27 downed inside the 20-yard line. The Wolverines, meanwhile, had lost Kenny Allen, who doubled as their kicker and punter. Before Saturday…

… the field. It would have been understandable if redshirt freshman kicker Quinn Nordin and sophomore punter Will Hart couldn’t compete with the Gators in that phase of the game. The Wolverines…

… fumble at the Florida 16-yard line. The latter made him the first Wolverine ever to hit two field goals from 50-plus yards in a single game. For a Michigan team whose ability has continually been…

… young team, 100 percent, but youth isn’t always a bad thing,” Nordin said. “Youth brings energy, and I think moving on we’re going to continue to grow as a team.” On Saturday, the Wolverines…

… @betelhem_ashame. KATELYN MULCAHY/Daily Redshirt freshman Quinn Nordin hit four of his six field goals Saturday, helping the Wolverines win a phase of the game they were never expected to. BETELHEM ASHAME…

…Sports WOMEN’S SOCCER FIELD HOCKEY Wolverines fall short at Notre Dame Invitational Dowthwaite falls just short of giving Wolverines victory After a 1-1 tie against Santa Clara (2-3-1) Friday…

… sophomore defender Jada Dayne was there to head the ball to the back of the net, giving the Wolverines an early 1-0 lead. Michigan was eager to walk away with a win, but two second- half goals from…

…Sports The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com Thursday, January 5, 2017 — 5A Wolverines capture first B1G victory against Penn State Redshirt sophomore forward DJ Wilson spent what seemed like an…

… Wolverines a 61-60 lead with just under three and a half minutes left on the clock and sent the Crisler Center crowd into a frenzy. Wilson’s dunk put an exclamation mark at the end of the Michigan men…

… couldn’t do last year just to be like, ‘Hey coach, I’m getting better.’ ” The Wolverines ended up finding an in-house solution for Wheatley’s vacancy, moving Jay Harbaugh from the tight ends to…

… a well- rounded team effort, the Purple Eagles just couldn’t seem to find the answers to anyone in the Wolverines’ lineup. The first half began with four unanswered goals for Michigan…

… Wolverine victory headed into their in-state rivalry game with the Spartans on Feb. 19. Michigan was 21-6 entering the contest — 13-0 at home — and prepared for its biggest home crowd ever for its…

… gym and got louder with every basket as the Wolverines slowly fell behind. At the six- minute mark, the Titans hit their fifth 3-pointer of the first quarter to take a 10-point lead. Michigan…

… defensively, and then they missed some shots later in the game.” The Wolverines had eight turnovers in the first quarter, which senior guard Katelyn Flaherty said contributed to the Titans’ early run…

… nine NCAA teams, many of which he may face again as a Wolverine. Wilde attributes his success to the daily — and intense — regimen of the USNTDP over the past year and a half, particularly noting…

… nation. Lewerke and the Spartans present a threat that this young Wolverine defense has yet to face. To this point, that unit may still be getting overlooked on the grand scale. Sophomore…

… best player on the roster. But it’s those same reasons that perhaps escalate the threat that Lewerke could pose to the Wolverines’ secondary. Michigan may have the ability to collapse the pocket…

… around a good bit. We’ve got our hands full.” Still, the trio of Kinnel, Hill and sophomore cornerback David Long have plenty going well for them. The Wolverines are allowing just 134 yards per…

… handling it. In the first half, Purdue posted 139 yards in the air. In the second half, the Wolverines conceded just 25. But the one phase that stood out to Smith was Michigan’s ability to stop the…

… jet sweep package, a collection of plays that he said have given the Wolverines some problems in the past. “The communication has improved with the group as a whole,” Smith said. “Again, just…

… Wolverines’ defensive backfield can adjust to this one, its place among nationally-ranked secondaries is going to look a lot more legitimate. ICE HOCKEY Lockwood looks to be more complete player As the…

… Wolverines’ new coach has gained an even greater appreciation for Lockwood since watching him from the opposing sideline while coaching Michigan Tech last season. “That’s how you define a true…

… advantage. He’s one of the Wolverines’ fastest skaters — Pearson describes him as “explosive” and “dynamic.” Pearson’s new offensive system also plays into Lockwood’s biggest strengths by emphasizing…

… Mustangs’ goal. On the ensuing penalty shot, Lockwood smoothly sped towards goal, deked right and calmly deposited the puck into the net for a 4-0 Wolverine lead. Considering his substantial…

… team fell to Iowa on Wednesday night in a four-set battle. Skojdt put the team on her back, as the next highest scorer for the Wolverines totaled just nine kills. Skojdt pulled together the 22…

…Wolverines energized from annual trip to South Florida The Michigan men’s swimming and diving team has spent the last week in Florida, training and preparing for the next stretch of its…

…-ranked Wolverines. The trip, which is an annual tradition for both the men’s and women’s teams, provides them with the opportunity to split time between training and enjoying the break from school. Senior Jack…

… Farmers Market at Wolverine Tower WHAT: Buy locally sourced fruits and vegetables. M Market is a partnership between MHealthy, Michigan Medicine, MDining, CSG and Planet Blue. The market is open on…

… select Tuesdays throughout the Fall. WHO: MHealthy WHEN: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. WHERE: Wolverine Tower Ground Level 420 Maynard St. Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1327 www.michigandaily.com ARTS SECTION arts…