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… spectacular The Wolverines sent a mes- first half, but he didn't catch any against Vanderbilt last week,- sage to their critics last week: after halftime. Not that Henne amassing 146 yards on 31 carries. This…

… year's defense is ready to should escape blame entirely: The junior tailback turned runs kick some butt. With six sacks, The Wolverines' signal caller that should have been stopped 11 tackles for loss…

…- battle shapes up: If the Chippewas hope to con- ming with confidence after its tamn a Wolverine passing attack standout dehut against Bostoi Michigan passing offense that is unquestionably itching to…

…. But last week, the fifth-year week was any indication, the senior struggled to simply catch the Wolverines may have finally ball. The Wolverines' kicking game found the recipe for containing wasn't much…

… we have our energy up." But that's just the task that the Wolverines (8-8 Big Ten, 18-9 overall) face this Thursday at 2:30 p.m. when they square off against Min- nesota (5-11, 14-14) in the first…

… round of the Big Ten Tournament. Already, Michigan has defeated the Gophers twice, by a combined 38 points. On Jan. 21, the Wolverines traveled to Williams Arena and handed Minnesota a 71-55 loss. Then…

… South Bend, it banged seven pucks past Irish goaltender David Brown. And just for good mea- sure, the Wolverines tapped in an empty-netter to make it an even eight-goal night. But that was more than a…

… series for the seventh-ranked Wolverines. "They totally changed, as every- body can see," Michigan forward Danny Fardig said. "They're taking the country by surprise, but hope- fully we know what to expect…

… sophomore Andrew Cogliano - crashing oppo- nents' nets each night. But move back to Michigan's defense, and you won't find such a steady group. The Wolverine defensive corps is hurting, with senior Jason Dest…

… the young Wolverines carry a heavy burden on their shoulders. "Our expectations are that we compete at a national level," Michi- gan coach Steve Burns said. "Look for this to be a breakout season, not…

…'t have a smooth path to the NCAAs lined up. Eleven of the 19 teams the Wolverines face this year competed in last year's tour- nament. But Burns said this year's team has already demonstrated an extremely…

… performance and exactly one hundred years since its opening in 1906, Ferry Field remains the home of Michigan track and field and the site of countless accomplish- ments of Wolverine athletes. While Owens may…

… younger Wolverines stepping up, it seems the time is right for the veterans to leave. For the graduating seniors, the Len Paddock Invitational was their final opportunity to compete at Ferry Field in front…

… of a home crowd. Senior Darren Adams took third place in the high jump with a height of 2 meters in his last home meet as a Wolverine. "It's kind of sad," Adams said. "You hate to see it end, but you…

… four-place sweep in the 100-meter hurdles, the hurdlers solidified an already strong showing for No. 15 Michigan. The Wolverines were in control throughout much of the non-scoring meet, finishing first…

…. With the Big Ten championships less than a week away, the Wolverines already have high expectations for recapturing the conference title. After winning three straight Big Ten titles between 2002 and 2004…

… regionals - completed a 1-2 finish for the Wolverines, both with heights of 3.80. It was the first time Boyle quali- fied this season, after missing most of last season due to injury. The Wolverines also…

…'t too worried about the lack of distance titles. "We just wanted to get through thel meet without any unexpected injuries or setbacks," Henry said. The healthy Wolverines travel to East Lansing this…

… cham- pionship trophy in June, Michigan still thrived in the underdog role. The Wolverines ma have been ranked higher, but they certainly weren't the favorite against the UCLA Bruins and the CWS dynasty…

… clear that the Livonia native would not be a regular in the Wolverine lineup. It was the prospect of not play- ing that was the ultimate driving force behind MacVoy's decision not to return to Michigan…

… of six play- ers to come to Michigan by way of the Ann Arbor-based U.S. National Team Development Program. The start of his Wolverine career looked promising after he notched three points in the team…

… Nanooks at Yost. It would be his last point as a Wolverine. To close out the season, MacVoy cracked the starting lineup just three times during the final 15 games, and just once in the last 11. MacVoy will…

… wall and gave igan baseball team the Wolverines a 6-2 lead. Illinois trailed to a 9-6 win over MHI the rest of the game. Illinois on Sunday. [ug 6 Abraham was relieved to finally con- The win helped…

… tribute big for the team during the week- salvage a tough weekend for Michigan, end. who split the series with the Illini. But "I was looking for a pitch up in the the Wolverines remained tied for first…

… Ten Athlete of the Week for his per- formance in the Wolverines' dual-match sea- son doubleheader opener on Jan. 21. Hung earned the award by leading Michigan to victories against both Western Michigan…

… which was ranked fourth in the nation. After Hung won his 50th career singles victory as a Wolverine against Ball State, Hung was rewarded with his first Athlete Conference of the Week honor. Hung points…

… the Wolverines since they defeated Northern Michigan 4-3 in over- time on Nov. 12. After the game, the Wolverines had just two players to thank for ending their road woes. "T.J. has been one of the best…

…'s loss at Penn State, Queen set a career high with five assists, all of them coming while the Wolverines built an early 12-point advan- tage. Queen shows her ability to make the extra pass when she dishes…

… Hung, but he has certainly pro- vided a leadership spark for the Wolverines. The coaches named Hung and fellow DOWD Continued from page 9 As the clock wound down, the play started to get scrappy, even…

…'s team lost just two contributors from its national- championship squad a year ago. And even though seniors Jessica Merchant and Nicole Motycka were both very decorated Wolverine athletes, it was the…

… contribu- tions of the underclassmen that brought Michigan over the hump in Oklahoma City lastJune. Whether it was clutch home runs from Becky Marx or Stephanie Bercaw to keep the Wolverines alive in their…

… returned for an encore performance this year,the confidence and fearlessness last season's Wolverines had didn't show up on a consistent basis most of this season. Whether it was a lack of leadership on the…

…-seeded Wolverines once again face off against the Spar- tans. Michigan is riding a five-game winning streak against Michigan State. The two teams will meet next ESTHE 3IATE GRANDCHAMPIONI fornia State Uiverliy San…

… Courtney Sims No. 1. He's the senior center of the Michigan basketball team and the Wolverines' best low-post scoring option. Several coaches and players think he has the potential to be not just the best…

…. The 6- foot-11 Sims scored five points on 2-of-4 shooting and had two rebounds. Will the real Courtney Sims please stand up? Meet Dion Harris No. 1. He's a senior guard for the Wolverines. He came to…

… underwear. But in the days before Wolverine Access, registration involved long lines and lots of paper. Prior to the introduction of the University's first computer- ized scheduling program, the Computer…

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… a degree, Abram doesn't regret his authority and established himself as one of decision to return for the 2006-07 campaign. the premier scorers on this year's Wolverine "A lot of my friends who…

… season, the lost some of the explosiveness he had prior to Wolverines went 3-0. Without him, they went the ankle injury. It is his ability to slash into 10-18. the lane that injured his ankle in the first…

… community. Thanks to all, and we hope you'll come see us sometime - thanks, Wolverines! John D. Jones Pascagoula, Miss. BY CHRISTOPHER ZBROZEK Back in the 1950s, Flint - yes, that Flint - had one of the…