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…, the Wolverines are back in their 10th year as a varsity program. Just three games into the season, No. 22 Michigan has already taken down one top-25 team and started its charge toward its second…

… particular have shined on a roster showing veteran characteristics. "They really don't have any fear in how they play," Burns said. Freshman Latif Alashe has started every game for the Wolverines at center…

… teammates. DEFENSE After starting the regular season with a 5-0 loss to Notre Dame, the Wolverine defense has focused on being more aggressive and physical, a goal that Burns will continue to stress to his…

… is filled by strong, dominant players such as junior Adam Keller and senior Julian Robles. New inthe netfor Michigan isredshirt sopho- more Chris Blais, who has improved each year with the Wolverines…

…. "He's confident," Burns said. "He's sure- handed." SAID ALSALAH/Dail Senior forward Mauro Fuzetti is one of several Wolverines expected to shoulder a larger load this season. Worn-out Wolverines pull…

… minutes, the lack- And now these 27 student-athletes luster Wolverines (2-1-0) failed to were supposed to play a varsity soc- apply any serious pressure on their opponents and seemed to be a step behind…

… Valparaiso (1-1-0) on every loose ball. Crusader junior forward Zack Stivers slipped by the Michi- gan defense and scored in the 39th minute. After a half of uninspired play, the Wolverines finally awoke from…

… dominated the time of possession in the second half, and in the 70th minute, the Wolverines tied the game at one. Senior for- ward Mauro Fuzetti received the ball in the box, and in one motion, turned and…

… Michiganvolleyball team this past year: resilient. Midway through the season, the Wolverines traveled to Illi- nois and Purdue, where they lost two heartbreaking, five-set matches. Wins at both schools could have…

… propelled the team third or fourth-place in the Big Ten instead of its eventual fifth- place finish. But the Wolverines didn't let the losses shake their con- fidence. After the two road defeats, Michigan…

… wanted to make the most of its West Coast tour. In fact, it stayed on the field as long as possible. The Wolverines played two matches tq overtime finishes this weekend, defeating San Diego State 3-2 in…

… moment of stunned silence, sev- eral Wolverines ran to Fuzetti to celebrate and San Diego State players collapsed on the ground. "It was an amazing goal," Fuzetti said. "It was just the best feeling in the…

…, raising her season total to 218 through six games. Without last year's four seniors, Zimmerman's game had to adapt with the new Wolverine offensive attack. "She doesn't have the same tools around her as she…

… Invitation- al MVP as she set the pace for the Wolverines' successful offensive attack. In the weekend's other two matches, Michigan pounded Georgia State and Arkansas, both 3-0. offensively, the Wolverines…

…, leading Michigan to a 4-1 win over Eastern Michigan. Carron brings leadership to young Wolverine ine Jack constan Two women middle tion. N Ryan w But ker wit defense The ed all 1 freshm last sea of Grei…

… a major coaching transi- fall. The Wolverines have started ew Wolverine coach Greg the season slow out of the gate with as making changes. a 3-3 record, but Carron is already one thing he didn't tin…

… for the team - and it was off a cor- ner kick that she was able to loft the ball into the back of the net for her first goal of the season. Carron added another goal and two assists in the Wolverine…

… KEVIN RAFTERY For the Daily Last week, the Michigan wom- en's cross country team returned to Ann Arbor from a grueling week of camp. Less than 24 hours later, the Wolverines competed against Eastern…

… the Nike Challenge. Several freshmen from a talented recruiting class started one or both games, but errors on defense and a frustrated offense that struggled to score kept the Wolverines from breaking…

… through and getting their first win of the season. Michigan fell to Southern Cal 2-1 yes- terday, scoring their lone goal on a penalty kick. Friday, Oakland held the Wolverines scoreless and won 1-0. "We…

… 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…

… Arbor after last year's winter break, her nagging right shoulder injury had worsened. Surgery, Michigan coach Mark Rosen and doctors believed, was the best available option for one of the Wolverines' best…

… reason why they shouldn't be at the top again this season." Vozza, a junior, and Dore, a sophomore, both made their mark last season as underclassmen. The two led the Wolverines in scoring average last…

… ready for this weekend and the rest of the season." Sapp is excited about having his top two golfers back, but he is equally enthusiastic about the two Wolverine newcomers, freshmen Tim Schaetzel and…

… players who have a very good chance to win individual titles." The Wolverines will compete for the first time this season on Saturday and Sunday when they host the Michigan Radrick Farms Invitational at…

… Radrick Farms Golf Course in Ann Arbor. Fourteen teams, including Missouri, Purdue and Wisconsin, will battle it out for first place. Vozza and Dore will lead the Wolverines into the contest, and Sapp can…

… Vozza (above) will battle sophomore Kevin Dore for title of No. 1. this season for the Wolverines. I THE BIGGEST BACK TO SCHOOL P ST 1000U SALE 0+ I zy : : …

… Arena, is th Wolverines annua early-season test tha they, although havin hosted it for eight years have never won. The 2000 edition o FILEPHOTO the All Sport find Michigan without al t Volleyball…

… season. replaced Foreman as the center defend- er, has helped build that bridge at both ends of the field for the Wolverines already netting a goal and an assist. "She is such a special player," Michigan…

… and Wolverine freshman Stephanie Hoyer banged the ball in, giving Michigan a 3-2 lead with 39 seconds remaining. "The past couple of weeks the coaches have been stressing staying low and getting on the…

… first-year head coach Nancy Cox her first collegiate head coaching victory. The Wolverines managed to hang on for the victory, despite enduring three losses to begin the sea- son. "I'm extremely happy for…

… the field. Twice against Temple (1- 3), the Wolverines saw a one goal lead slip away, and both times they responded with a score of their own to keep the pressure on and eventually ensure their first…

… quickly * becoming." Prior to beating Temple, the Wolverines had been winless on the young season. But Michi- gan's three game losing skid was not as bad as it seems, considering the losses came to three…

… losses themselves was the Wolverines' inability to get the ball in Notre Dame and sleepless nights What'd you do last week? Well, it was Welcome Week here at Michigan, so I think it's pretty safe to…

… is a bigger challenge than many thought they would be, and the Wolverines did not play as well as they should have. "One of the challenges of any season (is that) there are things that aren't going…

… some way. I hate saying this, but I kind of like Notre Dame. See VENEGONI, page 19A FILE PHOTO Junior Katie Morris and the Wolverines earned their first victory on Sunday, downing Temple 3-2 in a…

… source for the consistency Cox is looking for is Hoyer, who on Sunday notched her first career goals as a Wolverine, including the game winner in the closing seconds. "It was really exciting," Hoyer said…

…. "I'm real- ly glad I got it." Playing in the friendly confines of Ocker Field can't hurt Michigan's play either. All four games the Wolverines have played so far have been on the road, but this week…

… Michigan comes home, where they will play three of their next four games. The Wolverines will host Miami (Ohio) in the opener on Friday. The Redbirds enter the game on a two-game losingestreak and a 1…

… 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…

… of Wolverines is able to find their rhythm. "We have a lot of freshnen and returning sophomores," senior Candace Gay said. "So we are a pretty young team, and we are still adjusting and gelling as a…

… problem for the Wolverines - the team's immaturity and lack of experience has been a little too noticeable during their early season matchups. The Wolverines have often found themselves struggling and…

… Arbor found out the Wolverines still hung onto at least one tradition amidst a regime change - beat-; ing Mid-American Conference teams. With its 16-6 win over Miami on Satur- day, Michigan improved to…

… 24-0 against MAC opponents. But the Wolverines still are not hitting on full cylinders yet. The previous 23 wins came by an average margin of 26.3 points per game. "As I told the team in the locker…

…C,4CMid4,1an Dailm NEW STUDENT EDITION 2009 fall 2009 I michigandaily.com ( twitter @michigandaily AP ORhome of the Wolverines, also boasts a colorful city life full of eccentric local stores and…

… Wolverine captain is no stranger to leading the way for her teammates. "Rebecca has been the stalwart in our lineup for two years," Michigan coach Mike McGuire said. "She was the top runner in the champion…

… Michigan's captain. 0 WOMEN'S SOCCER Wolverines find defense leads to offense By Qabriela D'Jaen Daily Sports Writer When modest and reserved freshman Melissa Dobbyn steps onto the field, her demeanor…

… her game significantly. "Scoring always helps," Dobbyn said. "But what is important is not los- ing the ball, helping your teammates out and making sure you are playing good balls." In the Wolverines…

… help us win games is all that matters," Rademacher said. "Whether they are a freshman or a senior, either way - it's great." The Wolverines will have two oppor- tunities this weekend to demonstrate their…

… Evan Coleman suggests, the Wolverines "will find the guy with the ball" and take him down. Rice has the playbook to test Michigan's D-line, but not the talent. Advantage: Michigan Special teams…

…6B - September 8, 2009 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com ! LAMARRE ( From page 1B Catching up on the Cape A day in the life of Wolverine-turned-Cape Cod Leaguer Ryan LaMarre - w 0 0…

… the number of number of PhDs awa former Wolverines in the Obama and Engineering and administration should help in the alums who go on to o "Who's Who" department. Finally, TheWashi Why, then, such a…

…. When Ford wasn't studying for a dual-degree in political science and economics or playing center and linebacker for the Wolverines, he could be found at the DKE house at 1912 Geddes. While he was an…

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