January 14, 2002
(vol. 112, iss. 57)
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…) Blanchard led the Wolverines with 17 points and eight rebounds while shooting 7-of-1S from the field. Robert Archibald (Illinois) Archibald scored 19 points (mostly on dunks) and pulled down a game-high nine…
… - aggressive man-to-man defense. But for the second straight game, this pillar crumbled to the ground, as the Wolverines allowed another opponent to shoot nearly 70 percent from the floor. Illinois' 68 percent…
… have possibly helped because they were denying the help," said Michigan center Chris Young, who is the only Wolverine with significant playing time taller than 6-foot-8. But no matter how many easy dunks…
… program to be known for and we're going to continually do that," Amaker said. LATE START: The Wolverines caught a break before the opening tip, as Illinois' All-America guard Frank Williams didn't start for…
… barely 30 percent and desperately struggling on the defensive end, the Wolverines needed a "shot in the arm," as coach Tommy Amaker likes to call it. The Wolverines needed a fearless player who has a…
…. Amaker stood by his claim that he played the guys he felt would give Michigan the best chance to win in that particular game. But the Wolverines needed someone to knock down some key shots and ignite a run…
… heart and hustle to the Wolverines. And in the long term, that's the example Amaker wants to have. But Ingerson and Queen bring talent and a "chance to win." Isn't that important too? Joe Smith can be…
…Vell.Blanchard after the game and told the forward how much he thinks the Wolverines have improved since last season. "I think they're a better team," said Self, who was impressed with how Michigan took Min- nesota "to…
…: Wolverines catch Illini at wrong time By David HoMr Daily Sports Writer CHAMPAIGN - Wrong place, wrong time. Things have been going well for the Wolver- ines so far this Big Ten season. Sure, they dropped a…