September 2002

FOOTBALL

9/29/01 GAME DAY- Michigan 45 Illinois 20  Here  mgoblue.com  Ann Arbor News  Detroit News  Detroit Free Press  Michigan Daily  Photos  Ann Arbor News  Video  ESPN.COM
9/28/01 Editor-in-Chief Phil Callihan's prediction for the Michigan/Illinois game.  Here
9/28/01 Former Wolverine Tom Brady will get his first start at QB for the New England Patriots (NFL) this weekend.  Ann Arbor News
9/28/01 Former Wolverine Glen Steele has signed a contract extension with Cincinnati (NFL).
9/27/01 Lloyd is concerned with the number of penalties incurred versus WMU last week.  Ann Arbor News
9/26/01 RB Chris Perry is in doubt for the Illinois game.  Detroit Free Press
9/25/01 Tickets are available for Illinois and Minnesota games call the ticket office at (734)764-0247.
9/24/01 Survey Results- 58% of respondents successful predicted that Michigan would beat WMU by 17 or more points.  35% thought that more police would be the best option to make U-M stadium more secure.  54% thought that the worst thing that was likely to happen to them at U-M Stadium would be to see the Wolverines lose.
9/23/01 Guest Commentary- Roland Anderson- Ready or Not
9/22/01 GAME DAY- UM 38 WMU 21.  Here  mgoblue.com  Detroit News  Detroit Free Press  ESPN.COM  CNNSI.COM  Ann Arbor News   Photos  Ann Arbor News
9/22/01 The story behind the American flags that the football team will be wearing today.  Ann Arbor News
9/21/01 Editor-in-Chief Phil Callihan's prediction for the Michigan/WMU game.  Here
9/21/01 Michigan will publish a special program for the game on Saturday.  Cost will be $10 with $5 going to relief effort.  mgoblue.com
9/20/01 Activities have been planned to honor the victims of last week's tragic events.  mgoblue.com  Detroit News
9/20/01 Former Wolverine Brian Griese (Denver/NFL) has been names AFC Offensive Player of the Week.  NFL.COM
9/19/01 Game times have been set for the WMU (12:10 EST) and Illinois (3:30 EST) games.
9/19/01 The FAA has agreed to restrict the airspace over Michigan Stadium.  mgoblue.com  Ann Arbor News  Detroit Free Press
9/18/01 A top recruit has committed to the Wolverines.  Detroit Free Press
9/17/01 Security is being tightened at Michigan Stadium.  Ann Arbor News  Detroit Free Press
9/17/01 Survey Results- 56% of respondents thought that Michigan SHOULD have played WMU last Saturday as originally scheduled.
9/16/01 Bill Martin is asking for the FAA to impose a no fly-zone over Michigan Stadium.  Ann Arbor News 
9/15/01 Our stadium will be empty today but our thoughts and prayers will be with the victims of our national tragedy and the survivors who are helping our nation recover.
9/14/01 The WMU and Illinois games have been rescheduled.  mgoblue.com
9/13/01 Saturday's game has been postponed.  mgoblue.com  Ann Arbor News  Detroit News  Detroit Free Press  Michigan Daily
9/12/01 Currently, Saturday's game is ON.  A final decision will made on the afternoon of 9/13/01.  Detroit News  Detroit Free Press
9/11/01 Larry Foote has been named Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week.  mgoblue.com  BIGTEN.ORG
9/10/01 I've added pictures from the U-M/Miami Game  Here
9/10/01 Survey Results- 61% of respondents thought that the defense looked the best after the U-M/Miami game.  42% thought that the offensive looked like it needed the most work.  26% correctly predicted that U-M would lose to Washington.
9/9/01 Guest Commentary- Roland Anderson- Dog's Day
9/8/01 GAME DAY- Washington 23 Michigan 18  Here  mgoblue.com  ESPN.COM  Ann Arbor News  Detroit News  Detroit Free Press  Michigan Daily  Photos  Ann Arbor News  Video  Ann Arbor News
9/7/01 Tickets are available for the Purdue, Illinois, and Minnesota games call the ticket office at (734)764-0247.
9/7/01 Editor-in-Chief Phil Callihan's prediction for the Michigan/Washington game.  Here 
9/6/01 Former Wolverine Tom Brady has been named the backup QB to Drew Bledsoe in New England (NFL)
9/5/01 Lloyd says that Husky Stadium '...is the loudest I've ever been in.'  Ann Arbor News 
9/4/01 Guest Commentary- Roland Anderson- It's Here Again
9/3/01 Last Week's Poll:  26% of Respondents correctly predicted the U-M margin of victory (15-20 points)  66% like the the new look of the web site.
9/2/01 An update on former Wolverine Charles Woodson.  NFL.COM
9/2/01 NFL Update- The following former Wolverines have been cut: Chris Floyd (Chicago), Clarence Williams (Arizona), Jim Harbaugh (Detroit), Chis Ziemann (New York Giants)  NFL.COM
9/1/01 GAME DAY- UM 31 Miami(OH) 13  Here  mgoblue.com  Detroit News  Detroit Free Press  ESPN.COM  CNNSI.COM  Ann Arbor News  Michigan Daily Photos  mgoblue.com  Ann Arbor News  Detroit Free Press


BASKETBALL

9/28/01 An Indiana prep star may come to Michigan.  Ann Arbor News
9/19/01 3 Wolverines have been granted full scholarships.  mgoblue.com  Ann Arbor News
9/12/01 The Wolverines will have a tryout for walk-ons.  Detroit News
9/5/01 Former Wolverine Maurice Taylor is injured and will miss upcoming NBA season.  NBA.COM  Ann Arbor News  Detroit Free Press
9/5/01 Former Wolverine Maurice Taylor is injured and will miss upcoming NBA season.  NBA.COM  Ann Arbor News  Detroit Free Press

HOCKEY

9/29/01 The White squad defeated the Blue in the annual scrimmage.  Ann Arbor News
9/29/01 The outdoor game versus MSU and the UM/PSU Football will overlap due to their respective starting times.  Ann Arbor News
9/28/01 The Annual Blue/White scrimmage will be held tonight.  Ann Arbor News
9/27/01 The Wolverines will hear American Flag stickers on their helmets this season.
9/27/01 The Wolverines will appear on Fox Sports Net Detroit at least 5 times this season.  mgoblue.com
9/26/01 The Wolverines were picked to finish second in the CCHA at Media Day.  mgoblue.com  Ann Arbor News  Detroit News  Detroit Free Press
9/26/01 The hockey endowment is growing.  Michigan Daily
9/24/01 Practice begins today.  mgoblue.com  Michigan Daily  Ann Arbor News
9/22/01 The U-M Credit Union will be sponsoring the Blue/White game this year and has been given permission to use an image from UMGoBlue.COM in their marketing.  UMCU.ORG
9/22/01 Premium seats remain in the new balcony at Yost.  Ann Arbor News  [Editor's Note:  Michigan 'stealth' marketing strikes again!  officials planned on having all seats sold without offering any to the general public- now they have over 100 seats left with season starting in just a few weeks.
9/20/01 MSU will be toning down the 'Cold War' rhetoric in light of current events.  Ann Arbor News
9/17/01 A new scoreboard has been installed above center ice at Yost Arena.  Michigan Daily
9/9/01 Former Wolverine Great Connie Hill has passed away.  mgoblue.com
9/6/01 The hockey team has elected their captains.  mgoblue.com  Michigan Daily  Ann Arbor News

ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT

9/28/01 Athletic Director Bill Martin has big plans for modernizing Michigan Athletic facilities.  Detroit News
9/12/01 The graduation rates orates of non-athletes.  Ann Arbor News  [Editors Note: Basketball is singled out here which is unfair- the NCAA fails to acknowledge that some of the athletes criticized for not graduating left to become millionaires in the NBA.]
9/7/01 Athletic Director Bill Martin will receive an award for his work supporting the C.S. Mott Children's Hospital.  mgoblue.com
9/7/01 The Wolverine trip to play Washington will cost over $250K- triple what a normal Big Ten road trip normally costs.  Ann Arbor News
9/6/01 U-M is being sued for wrongful termination and age discrimination by a former women's basketball assistant coach.  Ann Arbor News  Detroit News
9/2/01 Due to price increases, the Athletic Department brought in an additional $800K from the football season opener.  The take for the entire home season is expected to top $40M.  Detroit News

FEATURES

8/19/01 Pictures from the 2001 Hockey Alumni Games.  Here
8/10/01 Football Media Day.  Here
8/7/01 Father John's 2001 Altar Call.  Here
5/17/01 2 Year Anniversary of UMGoBlue.COM.  Here
5/10/01 2001 Spring Football Game.  Here
4/12/01 Tommy Amaker meets with fans.  Here

COMMENTARY

9/23/01 Guest Commentary- Roland Anderson- Ready or Not
9/12/01 Commentary on the events of 9/11/01  Here
9/4/01 Guest Commentary- Roland Anderson- It's Here Again