The 4th Quarter of the Football Countdown - Only 25 Days Left!!!

Re:The 4th Quarter of the Football Countdown - Only 25 Days Left!!! (The Girl)

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 15:29:46 GMT

Ladies and gentlemen,

On May 21, the countdown started with 100 days to go until football season. At the time, no one (including myself) could appreciate just how fast those 100 days would fly. We are officially down to T Minus 24 hours away from kickoff.

To Great App St. 1 - thanks for the idea. You're right - it did fly by! Good luck against LSU tomorrow - go Mountaineers!! Enjoy the game! Safe travels to you.

To those who helped along the way, thank you. It is a lot to do for that many days in a row.

I hope you all had a chance to get reacquainted with our players and to get acquainted with our new staff.

For those of you traveling to A2, safe travels.

For those of you who are joining me at the Big House tomorrow, GO BLUE!!!!!!!!
Be loud tomorrow - they're going to need our support!!

BEAT UTAH!!!!!

Re:The 4th Quarter of the Football Countdown - Only 25 Days Left!!! (The Girl)

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 20:03:44 GMT

Oh my freakin' God!! We are down to one day.

There is no # 1 jersey assigned this year.

Re:The 4th Quarter of the Football Countdown - Only 25 Days Left!!! (The Girl)

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 20:30:50 GMT

2 days to go... Can you believe it??

Our highly touted recruit:

Sam McGuffie#2Running BackHeight:5-11Weight:185Year:Fr.Hometown:Cypress, TexasHigh School:Cy-FairPrep ... attended Cy-Fair High School (2008) coached by Ed Pustejovsky ... Key Statistics... tallied 699 career carries for 5,847 yards and 83 touchdowns ... carried the ball 205 times for 1,711 yards and scored 23 touchdowns during injury-shortened senior season ... rushed for 3,121 yards on 358 carries and scored 44 TDs as a junior ... carried the ball 115 times for 853 yards and scored 11 touchdowns sophomore season ... Honors and Rankings... 2007 All-USA second team by the USA Today... EA Sports All-America third team ... PrepStar All-American and the publication's 93rd-best player nationally ... played in U.S. Army All-American Bowl ... four-star prospect, the nation's No. 10 all-purpose back and the 38th-best player in the state of Texas according to Rivals.com ... rated fifth-best homerun back in the country by Rivals.com ... four-star recruit and the nation's No. 7 running back according to Scout.com ... tabbed as the No. 29 player in the country and named a first-team All-American as a utility player by Tom Lemming ... unanimous first-team all-district selection as a senior ... named Associated Press All-State 5A at running back junior year ... produced a SPARQ score of 104.8 at the 2006 Houston NIKE Combine.
Personal ... Samuel Terrence McGuffie was born Oct. 16, 1989 ... father attended Lapeer West High School in Michigan ... enrolled in the Division of Kinesiology.

Re:The 4th Quarter of the Football Countdown - Only 25 Days Left!!! (The Girl)

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 20:24:19 GMT

MaizeRage6320

Isn't Stevie Brown a redshirted junior?

Apparently. My bad. Not sure where that came from.

Re:The 4th Quarter of the Football Countdown - Only 25 Days Left!!! (MaizeRage6320)

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 20:08:47 GMT

Isn't Stevie Brown a redshirted junior?

Re:The 4th Quarter of the Football Countdown - Only 25 Days Left!!! (The Girl)

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 21:04:57 GMT

3 days to go...

Stevie Brown**#3SafetyHeight:6-0Weight:209Year:Jr.Hometown:Columbus, Ind.High School:Columbus EastAt Michigan ... two-year letterman ... battling for starting safety position ... ... played in 26 consecutive career games ... started 2007 opener at safety ... needs eight stop for 50 in his career ... amassed 42 tackles during career ... recovered two fumbles, forced one fumble, batted down two passes and intercepted one pass ... special teams contributor ... posted 23 career special teams tackles.

Sophomore (2007) ... earned second varsity letter ... played in all 13 games and started one contest at safety ... contributed 28 tackles, one forced fumble, two fumble recoveries, two pass breakups and one interception ... led team with 11 special teams stops ... made first career start at safety vs. Appalachian State (Sept. 1), tallying one stop ... tallied four tackles against Oregon (Sept. 8), playing special teams and safety ... collected first career interception and two solo stops vs. Notre Dame (Sept. 15) ... returned first career pick 26 yards against the Irish ... played on special teams units vs. Penn State (Sept. 22) ... assisted on one special teams stop at Northwestern (Sept. 29) and against Eastern Michigan (Oct. 6) ... played safety and special teams against the Eagles ... posted a career-best five tackles, all solo stops, vs. Purdue (Oct. 13) ... recovered first career fumble on a punt return and forced a fumble defensively against the Boilermakers ... played safety and special teams at Illinois (Oct. 20) ... made two special teams stops and assisted on a tackle defensively vs. Minnesota (Oct. 27) ... matched career high with five tackles at Michigan State (Nov. 3), all assisted stops ... assisted on four stops and recovered a fumble on special teams at Wisconsin (Nov. 10) ... played safety against the Badgers ... made one special teams tackle vs. Ohio State (Nov. 17) ... assisted on one tackle and batted down a fourth-down pass in the fourth quarter vs. Florida in the Capital One Bowl (Jan. 1).

Freshman (2006)... earned first varsity letter ... played special teams in all 13 games and safety in four contests ... contributed 14 tackles ... saw his first career action vs. Vanderbilt (Sept. 2), notching two special teams tackles ... logged two solo tackles and played his first career snaps as strong safety against Central Michigan (Sept. 9) ... posted a solo tackle at Notre Dame (Sept. 16), his first road game ... made one special teams stop vs. Wisconsin (Sept. 23) ... played special teams at Minnesota (Sept. 30) and against Michigan State (Oct. 7) ... assisted on one special teams tackle at Penn State (Oct. 14) ... played special teams and registered one punt return vs. Iowa (Oct. 21) ... tallied one special teams tackle vs. Northwestern (Oct. 28) ... contributed two solo stops defensively at safety and an assisted tackle on special teams vs. Ball State (Nov. 4) ... played safety and special teams at Indiana (Nov. 11), contributing an assisted tackle ... made one special teams tackle at Ohio State (Nov. 18) ... assisted on one special teams stop against Southern California in the Rose Bowl (Jan. 1).

Prep... attended Columbus East High School coached by Bob Gaddis ... four-year starter ... Key Statistics... limited to three games of action as a senior due to an ankle injury ... rushed 43 times for 199 yards and scored four touchdowns senior year ... added six catches for 125 yards and three TDs as a senior ... gained 1,700 all-purpose yards as a junior and scored 17 TDs ... recorded 30 solo tackles and three interceptions in 2004 ... Honors and Rankings... first-team all-state as a senior and a member of the Indiana Football coaches' Association Top 50 ... participated in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl ... named all-state by the Indiana Coaches Association as well as the AP during junior campaign ... four-star prospect and the nation’s No. 7 safety according to Rivals.com ... tabbed as the No. 9 defensive back by PrepStar Magazine ... listed as the second-best player in the state of Indiana by Rivals.com ... four-star prospect and the nation's No. 10 cornerback according to Scout.com ... rated as No. 99 overall player nationally by Prep Football Report ... No. 9 on the Detroit Free Press "Best of the Midwest" rankings ... listed as the No. 99 player in the nation by Tom Lemming ... Other Sports... participated in the 100 meters, 200 meters and the 4x100-meter relay in track ... qualified for the state finals as a sophomore in the 200 meters ... finished seventh in the state in the 100-meter dash as a junior.

Personal... Stevie Christopher Brown was born July 17, 1987 in Dallas, Texas.

Justin Feagin#3QuarterbackHeight:6-0Weight:190Year:Fr.Hometown:Deerfield, Fla.High School:American HeritagePrep ... attended American Heritage High School (2008) coached by Willie Bueno ... led team to Class 1A state title as a senior ... three-year varsity starter ... played quarterback and safety ... Key Statistics... rushed for 1,313 yards on 160 carries and scored 25 touchdowns as a senior ... completed 91-of-151 passes for 1,420 yards with 19 touchdowns and three interceptions senior year ... Honors and Rankings... finished third in Florida's Mr. Football voting as a senior ... two-star prospect and the No. 93 safety according to Scout.com ... three-star prospect by Rivals.com ... rated as the 41st-best athlete nationally and No. 71 overall player in the state of Florida by Rivals.com ... The Palm Beach Post Small Schools Offensive Player of the Year as a senior ... South Florida Sun-Sentinel Offensive Player of the Year as a senior ... Class 1A Player of the Year as a senior ... Class 1A first-team all-state pick as a junior and senior.
Personal ... enrolled in the Division of Kinesiology.

Re:The 4th Quarter of the Football Countdown - Only 25 Days Left!!! (The Girl)

Mon, 25 Aug 2008 22:17:56 GMT

4 Days left...

Brandon Minor**#4Running BackHeight:6-1Weight:214Year:Jr.Hometown:Richmond, Va.High School:Varina

At Michigan... two-year letterman ... battling for starting tailback spot ... played in 22 career games ... rushed 132 times for 623 yards and scored three touchdowns in his career ... made four career receptions totaling 10 yards ... returned 14 kickoffs for 261 yards (18.6 avg.) during his career.

Sophomore (2007)... earned second varsity letter ... appeared in 12 games ... second-leading rusher with a career-high 90 carries for 385 yards (4.3 avg.) and one touchdown ... caught three passes for one yard ... second on the team with 13 kickoff returns for 257 yards (19.8 avg.) ... carried the ball 13 times for 50 yards vs. Appalachian State (Sept. 1) ... added 10 yards on a screen pass and gained 16 yards on a kickoff return against the Mountaineers ... rushed eight times for 30 yards and added one reception against Oregon (Sept. 8) ... carried a career-high 17 times for 82 yards against Notre Dame (Sept. 15) ... returned two kickoffs for 51 yards, including a 33-yard return, and added 12 yards on three carries vs. Penn State (Sept. 22) ... returned two kickoffs for 35 yards and played tailback at Northwestern (Sept. 29) ... did not see game action vs. Eastern Michigan (Oct. 6) ... carried three times for seven yards and returned two kickoffs for 39 yards vs. Purdue (Oct. 13) ... had a 35-yard career long kick return against the Boilermakers ... carried nine times for 18 yards, made one reception and added an 18-yard kickoff return at Illinois (Oct. 20) ... set career high with 157 rushing yards on 21 carries vs. Minnesota (Oct. 27) ... score his first rushing touchdown of the season with a two-yard run against the Gophers ... had a 46-yard career long run in the third quarter vs. Minnesota ... rushed six times for five yards at Michigan State (Nov. 3) ... carried nine times for 26 yards at Wisconsin (Nov. 10) ... played tailback and was team's kickoff returner vs. Ohio State (Nov. 17) ... returned a career-high five kickoff returns for 98 yards and rushed once vs. Florida in the Capital One Bowl (Jan. 1).

Freshman (2006)... earned first varsity letter ... played in nine games at tailback and 10 overall games ... second on the team in rushing with 42 carries for 238 yards (5.7 avg.) and two touchdowns ... gained 24 yards on his first career carry and finished with three attempts for 30 yards vs. Vanderbilt (Sept. 2) ... carried seven times for 30 yards against Central Michigan (Sept.9) ... did not see game action at Notre Dame (Sept. 16) ... added three carries for six yards vs. Wisconsin (Sept. 23) ... rushed twice for seven yards at Minnesota (Sept. 30) ... scored his first career touchdown on a 40-yard run against Michigan State (Oct. 7) ... carried the ball three times for 39 yards against the Spartans ... did not see game action at Penn State (Oct. 14) ... had a four-yard kick return against Iowa (Oct. 21) ... gained nine yards on five carries vs. Northwestern (Oct. 28) ... had first career 100-yard rushing effort, gaining 108 yards on 12 carries against Ball State (Nov. 4) ... added a 40-yard touchdown run against the Cardinals ... carried the ball five times for six yards at Indiana (Nov. 11) ... did not see game action at Ohio State (Nov. 18) ... rushed twice for three yards against Southern California in the Rose Bowl (Jan. 1).

Prep... attended Varina High School (2006) coached by Gary Chilcoat ... helped school reach Central Region championship game as a sophomore ... team compiled a 30-3 record during his three seasons as a starter ... tore a hip flexor muscle in the first game of his senior season and did not play again until seven weeks later ... Key Statistics... rushed for 4,259 yards and scored 64 touchdowns during his career ... limited as a senior due to injury, rushing 71 times for 418 yards and scored 10 TDs ... gained 2,091 rushing yards and scored 32 TDs as a junior, averaging 10.7 yards per carry ... broke state playoff rushing records with 256 yards in the first two half ... rushed for 1,756 yards and 25 touchdowns as a sophomore ... Honors and Rankings... rated No. 73 overall player in the nation by USA Today... tabbed at the No. 8 player in the state by the Charlottesville Daily Progress... four-star prospect and the nation's No. 29 running back according to Scout.com ... listed in the Super Southern 100 of Atlanta Journal-Constitution... Tom Lemming's No. 11 tailback and No. 73 prep player nationally ... four-star prospect and the nation's top rated fullback according to Rivals.com ... listed as the No. 1 fullback in the country and the 10th-best player in the state of Virginia by Rivals.com ... Other Sports... member of the track team, where he recorded a best 100-meter dash time of 10.9 seconds and a best 200-meter dash time of 23.0 seconds ... had a best high jump of 6-3 and a best discus throw of 137 feet.

Personal... Brandon Ricardo Minor was born July 24, 1988 ... attended the same high school as former Penn State quarterback Michael Robinson ... older brother, B.J., played football at James Madison University ... enrolled in the Division of Kinesiology ... undeclared major.

Re:The 4th Quarter of the Football Countdown - Only 25 Days Left!!! (umich1)

Sun, 24 Aug 2008 23:11:23 GMT

Since one is on offense and one is on defense, I assume nothing will be done.

Re:The 4th Quarter of the Football Countdown - Only 25 Days Left!!! (MichiganFanInOhio)

Sun, 24 Aug 2008 22:55:54 GMT

Quick question. What are these players going to do that share the samenumber like Butler and Stewart with the #5 and Sheridan and Mouton withthe #8 as a couple of examples?

Re:The 4th Quarter of the Football Countdown - Only 25 Days Left!!! (The Girl)

Sun, 24 Aug 2008 00:36:17 GMT

5 Days left...

One of our returning seniors:

Charles Stewart***#5SafetyHeight:6-2Weight:206Year:5th Sr.Hometown:Farmington Hills, Mich.High School:HarrisonAt Michigan... three-year letterman ... battling for starting safety position ... played in 36 career games and made three starts at cornerback ... needs eight tackles for 50 in his career ... registered 42 career tackles, one tackle for loss and four pass breakups ... special teams contributor ... posted half of his career stops on special teams (21) ... 2005 Academic All-Big Ten Conference ... two-time U-M Athletic Academic Achievement (2004-05).

Senior (2007)... earned third varsity letter ... played in all 13 games ... amassed 14 tackles, one tackle for loss and one pass breakup ... third on the team with nine special teams stops ... saw special teams action vs. Appalachian State (Sept. 1) ... contributed three stops against Oregon (Sept. 8) ... assisted on a tackle vs. Notre Dame (Sept. 15) and Penn State (Sept. 22) ... played special teams and safety against the Ducks, Irish and Notre Dame ... contributed three stops at Northwestern (Sept. 29) ... tallied a tackle for loss in start at nickel back vs. Eastern Michigan (Oct. 6) ... made one solo stop and one PBU against Purdue (Oct. 13) ... played on special teams units at Illinois (Oct. 20) and against Minnesota (Oct. 27) ... registered one special teams tackle at Michigan State (Nov. 3) ... played special teams at Wisconsin (Nov. 10) ... made one special teams stop vs. Ohio State (Nov. 17) ... tallied two special teams tackles against Florida in the Capital One Bowl (Jan. 1).

Junior (2006)... earned second varsity letter ... played in all 13 games and started two contests at cornerback ... saw action at cornerback in eight games ... amassed a career-high 24 tackles and two pass breakups ... third on the team with 11 special teams tackles ... made first career start in the opener vs. Vanderbilt (Sept. 2), contributing a career-best four tackles ... notched three stops in reserve role against Central Michigan (Sept. 9) ... tallied one special teams tackle at Notre Dame (Sept. 16) ... assisted on one tackle against Wisconsin (Sept. 23), playing special teams and cornerback ... started at cornerback and played special teams at Minnesota (Sept. 30), tallying three solo stops ... made four solo stops, two on special teams, against Michigan State (Oct. 7) ... registered one special teams tackle at Penn State (Oct. 14) ... played on special teams units vs. Iowa (Oct. 21) ... saw action at cornerback and on special teams against Northwestern (Oct. 28) ... assisted on one stop and tallied one PBU vs. Ball State (Nov. 4), playing cornerback and special teams ... swatted away one pass and tallied two stops at Indiana (Nov. 11) ... registered two special teams tackles at Ohio State (Nov. 18) ... contributed two special teams stops against Southern California in the Rose Bowl (Jan. 1).

Sophomore (2005)... earned first varsity letter ... Academic All-Big Ten ... played in final 10 games ... contributed four tackles and one pass breakup ... recorded two special teams stops ... made career debut vs. Eastern Michigan (Sept. 17), playing cornerback and special teams ... played special teams at Wisconsin (Sept. 24) and Michigan State (Oct. 1) ... contributed one special teams stop against the Spartans, his first career tackle ... played special teams vs. Minnesota (Oct. 8) and Penn State (Oct. 15) ... made one special teams tackles at Iowa (Oct. 22) ... played special teams at Northwestern (Oct. 29) ... registered a career-best two tackles and first career pass breakup vs. Indiana (Nov. 12) ... played special teams vs. Ohio State (Nov. 19) ... saw special teams action against Nebraska in the Alamo Bowl (Dec. 28).

Freshman (2004)... U-M Athletic Academic Achievement ... did not see action.

Prep... attended Harrison High School (2004) coached by John Herrington ... ran 40-yard dash in 4.45 seconds and bench pressed 310 pounds ... Key Statistics... recorded 117 solo tackles and 15 assists and had six interceptions in his two-year career ... rushed for 1,506 yards and had 289 receiving yards for 30 total touchdowns his senior season ... scored a school-record seven touchdowns in one game as a senior ... made 50 tackles to go along with four interceptions and 10 pass break-ups his senior season ... registered 59 tackles as a safety with two interceptions during his junior season ... had 40 tackles with 150 yards receiving as a sophomore ... Honors and Rankings... rated as nation's No. 22 safety by Tom Lemming ... rated No. 7 prospect in Michigan, No. 17 cornerback in the nation and No. 46 prospect in the Midwest by Rivals100.com ... listed as the No. 27 player in the Midwest by SuperPrep ... rated as No. 23 cornerback in the nation by Collegefootballnews.com ... rated No. 30 free safety in the nation by MaxEmfingerRecruiting.com ... graded a four-star prospect by MaxEmfingerRecruiting.com ... rated No. 22 cornerback in the country by TheInsiders.com ... listed as the No. 4 player in Michigan by The Detroit News... rated the No. 17 player in Michigan by the Detroit Free Press... named All-State by The Detroit News and the Detroit Free Press as a senior ... named All-North and All-Oakland County First Team as a senior ... recognized on the Detroit Lions Tremendous 26 list as a senior ... selected as the Gatorade Offensive Player of the Year as a senior ... earned team Most Valuable Player honors as a senior ... selected to play in the Michigan East vs. West All-Star Game in 2004 ... was a varsity starter at Detroit Country Day as both a freshman and sophomore ... named All-County honorable mention as a sophomore ... Other Sports... made varsity basketball team as a freshman at Detroit Country Day ... was an All-State performer in track anchoring the 4x100m state champion and 4x200m all-state teams ... clocked at 22.4 seconds in the 200-meters and 10.9 seconds in the 100-meters.

Personal... Charles Rudolph Stewart was born March 11, 1986 ... attended the Michigan Football Camp in 2003 ... enrolled in the College of Literature, Science and the Arts ... general studies major.

Carson Butler**#5Tight EndHeight:6-5Weight:250Year:Sr./Jr.Hometown:Detroit, Mich.High School:RenaissanceAt Michigan... two-year letterman ... appeared in 24 career games and started 13 contests at tight end ... made 39 receptions for 412 yards (10.6 avg.) and scored three receiving touchdowns ... caught TD passes against Ball State (2006) and in road games at Northwestern and Michigan State in 2007.

Junior (2007)... earned second varsity letter ... played in 12 games and started six contests at tight end ... fourth on the team with 20 catches for 246 yards (12.3 avg.) and scored two touchdowns, all career highs ... did not play vs. Appalachian State (Sept. 1) ... caught two passes for 34 yards against Oregon (Sept. 8), including a 30-yard career long ... played tight end vs. Notre Dame (Sept. 15) ... caught a 16-yard pass from Mallett against Penn State (Sept. 22) ... made a five-yard touchdown reception at Northwestern (Sept. 29) ... caught a 10-yard pass vs. Eastern Michigan (Oct. 6) ... made two receptions for 25 yards in start vs. Purdue (Oct. 13) ... caught a career-best five passes for 38 yards at Illinois (Oct. 20) ... made his 10th career start at tight end in the Minnesota (Oct. 27) but had his streak of five straight games with a reception come to an end ... had two receptions for 16 yards at Michigan State (Nov. 3), including a five-yard TD pass from Chad Henne in the second quarter ... made a 13-yard reception at Wisconsin (Nov. 10) ... caught four passes for 24 yards vs. Ohio State (Nov. 17) ... had a 65-yard career long reception on a backside screen vs. Florida in the Capital One Bowl (Jan. 1) ... collected at least one reception in 10 of his 12 games played.

Sophomore (2006)... earned first varsity letter ... played in 12 games and made seven starts at tight end ... led tight end corps with 19 receptions for 166 yards (8.7 avg.) and one touchdown ... hauled in at least one reception in final seven games of the season ... made career debut vs. Vanderbilt (Sept. 2), playing special teams and tight end ... made first career start in two tight end set against Central Michigan (Sept. 9) ... caught three passes, the first receptions of his career, for 26 yards and added one special teams tackle against the Chippewas ... played special teams and tight end at Notre Dame (Sept. 16) ... made Big Ten debut vs. Wisconsin (Sept. 23), playing tight end and special teams ... did not see game action at Minnesota (Sept. 30) ... played tight end and special teams vs. Michigan State (Oct. 7) ... matched career best with three catches for 16 yards at Penn State (Oct. 14) ... set career highs with three receptions for 42 yards vs. Iowa (Oct. 21) ... made one special teams tackle against the Hawkeyes ... started and made a three-yard reception vs. Northwestern (Oct. 28) ... set career highs with four receptions for 49 yards against Ball State (Nov. 4) ... scored first career touchdown on a seven-yard pass from Chad Henne on third down against the Cardinals ... started and made two catches for six yards at Indiana (Nov. 11) ... caught two passes for 19 yards in start at Ohio State (Nov. 18) ... started in two tight end formation against Southern California in the Rose Bowl (Jan. 1) ... made a five-yard reception against the Trojans.

Freshman (2005)... did not see game action.

Prep... attended Detroit Renaissance High School (2005) coached by William Hill ... ran 40-yard dash in 4.57 seconds and bench pressed 285 pounds ... Key Statistics... caught 38 passes for 712 yards and nine touchdowns senior year ... made 48 tackles, eight sacks and two interceptions at outside linebacker as a senior ... rushed for 700 yards and six touchdowns as a sophomore on junior varsity at Lansing Waverly ... Honors and Rankings... ranked ninth-best player in state of Michigan by The Detroit News... rated No. 10 player in state by Detroit Free Press... selected as three-star prospect, No. 12 player in the state of Michigan and No. 44 strongside defensive end according to Rivals.com ... rated an all-region Midwest prospect by Prep Star Magazine ... named all-city, all-metro and Dream Team member by The Detroit News... rated as 104th-best player in Midwest by SuperPrep Magazine ... Other Sports... four-year varsity basketball player ... earned all-state honors after averaging 21 points per game as a senior ... averaged six points and seven rebounds a game as a junior on state championship basketball squad ... ran 100 and 200 meters in track, registering times of 11.0 and 22.0 in the respective events.

Personal... Carson Butler Jr. was born August 21, 1987 ... high school teammate of fullback Andre Criswell ... enrolled in Division of Kinesiology ... undeclared major.

Re:The 4th Quarter of the Football Countdown - Only 25 Days Left!!! (The Girl)

Sun, 24 Aug 2008 00:26:52 GMT

6 Days to go...

Donovan Warren*#6CornerbackHeight:6-0Weight:180Year:So.Hometown:Long Beach, Calif.High School:PolytechnicAt Michigan... returning starter at cornerback ... started 11 of his 13 career games ... posted 52 tackles, two fumble recoveries, on interception and six pass breakups ... set career high with seven tackles against Oregon (Sept. 8, 2007) and Minnesota (Oct. 27, 2007) ... 2007 Freshman All-American.

Freshman (2007)... earned first varsity letter ... The Sporting News Freshman All-America first team ... CollegeFootballNews.com Freshman All-America first team ... The Sporting News Big Ten Defensive Freshman of the Year ... named to The Sporting News Freshman All-Big Ten team ... played in all 13 games and started 11 contests at cornerback ... tied for seventh on the team with 52 tackles, 1.5 tackle for loss, one sack, one forced fumble, two fumble recoveries, one interception and six pass breakups ... made career debut as backup cornerback vs. Appalachian State (Sept. 1), tallying one solo stop ... recorded first career stop on kickoff coverage against the Mountaineers ... registered a season-high seven tackles and collected first career PBU against Oregon (Sept. 8) ... posted five tackles vs. Notre Dame (Sept. 15) ... tallied his first career TFL, sack, forced fumble and fumble recovery on the same play against the Irish ... made four stops against Penn State (Sept. 22) ... contributed three tackles at Northwestern (Sept. 29) ... played cornerback vs. Eastern Michigan (Oct. 6), contributing three solo stops and one PBU ... returned four punts for 22 yards against the Eagles ... made four stops and a fumble recovery in start vs. Purdue (Oct. 13) ... tallied four tackles at Illinois (Oct. 20), including first career interception with 1:03 remaining to secure the victory ... matched season high with seven stops vs. Minnesota (Oct. 27) ... also contributed an assisted TFL and one PBU against the Gophers ... tallied four stop at Michigan State (Nov. 3) ... recorded six tackles and one PBU at Wisconsin (Nov. 10) ... assisted on one stop vs. Ohio State (Nov. 17) ... made three tackles and one PBU against Florida in the Capital One Bowl (Jan. 1).

Prep... attended Polytechnic High School and coached by Raul Lara... ran 40 in 4.4 seconds and clocked a 10.6 in the 100m dash ... Key Statistics... tallied 114 tackles, 15 pass breakups, five interceptions and three fumble recoveries during his prep career ... carried 73 times for 449 career yards and scored six touchdowns ... had 19 receptions for 265 yards and seven TDs during career ... recorded 36 tackles, three interceptions and two fumble recoveries as a senior ... carried the ball 72 times for 448 yards and scored six touchdowns senior year ... added 14 receptions for 181 yards and two TDs as a senior ... collected 51 stops as a junior ... Honors and Rankings... named to the 2006 All-USA second team by USA Today... EA Sports second-team All-American at cornerback ... five-star prospect, the nation's No. 4 cornerback and the 22nd overall player nationally according to Scout.com ... five-star prospect, the No. 25 prospect in the country, the No. 4 athlete in California and the No. 3 cornerback in the nation according to Rivals.com ... listed as the No. 24 defensive player nationally and the No. 15 player in the Pac-10 region by G&W Recruiting Report ... No. 86 player in the nation on The ESPN 150 ... participated in the U.S. Army All-American game ... rated as the No. 8 cornerback in the nation in the Velocity-PrepStar Top 250 and a member of the PrepStar-Velocity 100 Dream Team ... selected as a state of California Dream Team member, All-Moore League and All-CIF Pac-5 Division first-team performer ... named to Long Beach Press Telegram's Best of the West and the Los Angeles Times All-Star Football Team ... earned all-league, all-area, Student Sports junior All-American, all-state, all-CIF Division I and all-CIF all division honors as a junior ... Other Sports... went to the CIF finals in the 100-meter and 4x100.

Personal... Donovan Jamelle Warren was born Jan. 31, 1989 in Long Beach, Calif. ... godson of former USC safety and Chicago Bears safety Mark Carrier ... uncle, Chuckie Miller, played for the Indianapolis Colts ... father, Alvin, played football at New Mexico State ... enrolled in the Division of Kinesiology ... undeclared major.

Re:The 4th Quarter of the Football Countdown - Only 25 Days Left!!! (The Girl)

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 22:58:40 GMT

7 Days to go....

Terrence Robinson#7Wide ReceiverHeight:5-9Weight:170Year:Fr.Hometown:Klein, TexasHigh School:OakPrep ... attended Klein Oak High School coached by David Smith ...led team to a 10-2 season his senior season ... Key Statistics... gained 2,477 career rushing yards on 263 carries and scored 29 touchdowns ... accumulated 2,106 rushing yards on 222 carries and scored 25 touchdowns, primarily coming from the quarterback position as a senior ... also caught 15 passes for 277 yards and three touchdowns as a senior ... sat out as a junior due to state transfer rule ... rushed 40 times for 350 yards and scored three touchdowns as a sophomore ... also added 19 receptions for 300 yards and caught one TD sophomore year ... Honors and Rankings... four-star prospect and the nation's No. 9 all-purpose back according to Rivals.com ... rated as the 34th-best player in the state of Texas by Rivals.com ... four-star prospect and the 16th-best running back nationally according to Scout.com ... the No. 18 athlete nationally by ESPN.com ... selected to the all-state second team senior year ... named Greater Houston Area Player of the Year as a senior ... received 1960 Sun Player of the Year awards ... earned district offensive player of the year award senior year ... named to the all-district second team as a sophomore ... received district all-academic team honors ... Other Sports... three-time varsity track letterman ... won a gold medal at the Jr. Olympics in the 4x100 meter relay.
Personal ... Terrence Rynard Robinson was born May 19, 1990 ... from the same hometown as current Michigan offensive lineman Mark Ortmann ... attended the 2007 Tulsa and Houston Summer Camps ... enrolled in the Division of Kinesiology.

Re:The 4th Quarter of the Football Countdown - Only 25 Days Left!!! (The Girl)

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 23:40:27 GMT

8 Days to go...

Nick Sheridan#8QuarterbackHeight:6-1Weight:212Year:Jr./So.Hometown:Saline, Mich.High School:SalineAt Michigan... challenging for playing time at quarterback ... played in two games at quarterback ... backup holder on placements.

Sophomore (2007)... played in two games ... made career debut as backup quarterback vs. Notre Dame (Sept. 15) ... took snaps at quarterback against Minnesota (Oct. 27).

Freshman (2006)... U-M Athletic Academic Achievement ... did not see game action.

Prep... attended Saline High School (2006) ... football team captain during senior season ... Honors and Rankings... All-Southeastern Conference honorable mention at quarterback following senior season ... Other Sports... captain of the varsity baseball team during junior and senior campaigns ... All-Southeastern Conference first team selection senior year ... second-team All-Area as pitcher and third baseman as a senior.

Personal... Nick William Sheridan was born on May 21, 1988 ... father, Bill, coached the linebackers and defensive line at Michigan (2002-04) and is currently the linebackers coach with the New York Giants ... Bill played linebacker at Grand Valley State ... enrolled in the College of Literature, Science and Arts ... undeclared major.

Jonas Mouton*
#8
LinebackerHeight:6-2Weight:230Year:Jr./So.Hometown:Los Angeles, Calif.High School:Venice

At Michigan... battling for starting weakside linebacker position vacated by graduation of Chris Graham ... received first letter in 2007 ... appeared in nine games ... posted five stops during his career.

Sophomore (2007)... earned first varsity letter ... played in nine games ... contributed five tackles ... had a 20-yard kickoff return ... made career debut vs. Notre Dame (Sept. 15), playing special teams ... played special teams and as reserve weakside linebacker vs. Eastern Michigan (Oct. 6) and Purdue (Oct. 13) ... tallied two tackles against the Boilermakers, the first stops of his career ... played weakside linebacker and special teams at Illinois (Oct. 20) ... made one solo tackle in action at linebacker and on special teams vs. Minnesota (Oct. 27) ... assisted on one special teams tackle in road games at Michigan State (Nov. 3) and Wisconsin (Nov. 10) ... played special teams and as reserve weakside linebacker vs. Ohio State (Nov. 17) ... had a 20-yard kickoff return and played on special teams units vs. Florida in the Capital One Bowl (Jan. 1).

Freshman (2006)... did not see game action ... switched from safety to linebacker during season.

Prep... attended Venice High School (2006) coached by Angelo Gasca ... Key Statistics... led team with 93 tackles as a senior, including one interception and one fumble recovery ... caught a team-high 35 passes for 471 yards and scored six receiving touchdowns in 2005 ... Honors and Rankings... participated in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl ... four-star prospect and the No. 45 overall player nationally according to Rivals.com ... third-best safety in the country by Rivals.com ... listed as the seventh-best player in the state of California according to Rivals.com ... ranked the No. 5 defensive back in the nation by PrepStar Magazine ... listed as the No. 21 defensive player in the nation and the No. 11 player overall from the Pac-10 region by G&W Recruiting Report ... listed as the nation's No. 19 player and the No. 3 safety by Tom Lemming.

Personal... Jonas Mouton was born March 17, 1988 ... enrolled in the Division of Kinesiology ... undeclared major.

Re:The 4th Quarter of the Football Countdown - Only 25 Days Left!!! (The Girl)

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 23:24:45 GMT

We are into the single digits ladies and gentlemen...

9 Days left:

Marell Evans*#9LinebackerHeight:6-3Weight:231Year:So.Hometown:Richmond, Va.High School:VarinaAt Michigan ... received varsity letter in 2007.
Freshman (2007) ... earned first varsity letter ... played special teams in six contests ... made road debut on special teams at Northwestern (Sept. 29) ... played special teams vs. Eastern Michigan (Oct. 6) ... saw action on punt return unit at Illinois (Oct. 20) and against Minnesota (Oct. 27) ... played on special teams at Michigan State (Nov. 3) and Wisconsin (Nov. 10).
Prep... attended Varina High School (2006) coached by Gary Chilcoat ... team won district and regional titles as a senior ... Key Statistics... finished varsity career with 142 tackles, 14 sacks, eight fumble recoveries and five interceptions, including one pick returned for a touchdown ... tallied 69 tackles, eight sacks, five fumble recoveries and three interceptions during senior season ... recorded 66 tackles, seven tackles for loss and two interceptions as a junior ... Honors and Rankings... three-star prospect and the No. 29 weak-side linebacker in the country according to Scout.com ... two-star recruit according to Rivals.com ... All-Region selection by PrepStar Magazine ... selected as the Richmond Times-Dispatch Defensive Player of the Year ... recognized as the 2006 Central Region Co-Defensive Player of the Year by VirginiaPreps.com ... earned metro, region and district player of the year honors as a senior ... first-team all-metro, all-region, all-district and all-state as a senior ... first-team all-district as a junior ... Other Sports... played guard and forward on the basketball team.

Personal... Marell Valdezze Evans was born Jan. 9, 1989 ... high school teammate of sophomore tailback Brandon Minor ... enrolled in the Division of Kinesiology ... undeclared major.

Martavious Odoms#9Wide ReceiverHeight:5-9Weight:171Year:Fr.Hometown:Pahokee, Fla.High School:PahokeePrep ... attended Pahokee High School (2008) coached by Blaze Thompson ... team compiled a 49-3 four-year record during his career ... helped team to Class 2B state title in three of his four seasons ... finished as state runner-up as a sophomore in 2005 ... Key Statistics... tallied 191 career receptions for 3,617 yards and 53 touchdowns ... made 41 catches for 936 yards and 10 touchdowns senior year ... caught 42 passes for 923 yards and scored 17 receiving touchdowns as a junior ... made 69 catches for 1,150 yards and tallied 18 TDs sophomore year ... his 188 receiving yards in the Class 2B championship set a state record as a sophomore ... grabbed 39 passes for 608 yards and scored eight touchdowns as a freshman ... Honors and Rankings... four-star prospect and the No. 49 wide receiver nationally according to Scout.com ... three-star prospect and the nation's No. 71 wide receiver according to Rivals.com ... rated the No. 77 recruit in the state of Florida by Rivals.com ... named the No. 56 wide receiver in the nation by ESPN.com ... two-time South Florida Sun-Sentinel Super 11 player ... The Palm Beach Post small schools Offensive Player of the Year award recipient as a junior ... Class 2B first-team all-state selection junior and senior years ... Class 2B second-team all-state pick as a sophomore ... named South team MVP in the 2007 Florida Athletic Coaches Association State North-South All-Star Game in Florida.
Personal ... Martavious Rashhud Odoms was born Jan. 21, 1989 ... enrolled in the Division of Kinesiology.

Re:The 4th Quarter of the Football Countdown - Only 25 Days Left!!! (The Girl)

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 20:36:07 GMT

10 Days to go...

Steven Threet#10QuarterbackHeight:6-6Weight:230Year:So./Fr.Hometown:Adrian, Mich.High School:AdrianAt Michigan... battling for starting quarterback position ... transferred from Georgia Tech prior to the start of fall camp in 2007 ... enrolled early at Georgia Tech in January 2007.

Freshman (2007)... did not see game action ... sat out as a transfer.

Prep... attended Adrian High School (2006) coached by Phil Jacobs ... class valedictorian ... National Honor Society member ... received Cliff Nelson Award for athletic and academic achievement ... Key Statistics... accumulated 1,896 passing yards and 20 touchdowns his senior season ... had 1,528 passing yards and 19 touchdowns as a junior ... threw for 1,400 yards and tossed 10 touchdowns sophomore year ... Honors and Rankings... four-star prospect and the No. 9 quarterback prospect nationally according to Rivals.com ... rated No. 12 quarterback in the nation by Scout.com ... listed as the 12th-best prospect in Michigan by both Rivals.com and Scout.com ... selected as the No. 44 prospect in the Midwest by SuperPrep ... member of Rivals250 ... named to The Detroit News Division II All-State first team ... honorable mention Class A All-State by Detroit Free Press... first-team All-Southeastern Conference and first-team All-Lenawee County as a sophomore, junior and senior ... Other Sports... varsity letterman in baseball and basketball ... named to All-Southeastern Conference Team in baseball his sophomore year.

Personal... Steven Charles Threet was born January 2, 1989 ... mother, Pam, graduated from the University of Michigan ... brother, Jay, played baseball at both Purdue and Bowling Green ... sister, Krissy, played softball at Eastern Michigan ... enrolled in the College of Literature, Science and the Arts.

Re:The 4th Quarter of the Football Countdown - Only 25 Days Left!!! (The Girl)

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 22:12:04 GMT

Honoring the last of our retired jerseys:

Number 11

Albert Wistert

Tackle, 1942
Second of the famed Wisterts, the "Ox" as he was called, had one of his greatest days as Michigan defeated Notre Dame in a thrilling 1942 battle. Most Valuable Player for Michigan that year. Played in 1943 East-West game, then played nine years for the Philadelphia Eagles, starting and earning all-pro honors. Selected to the National Football Hall of Fame. Later he became a highly successful life insurance agent, and now lives in California.

Alvin Wistert

All-American, 1948, 1949
Team Captain, 1949
Tackle

The third of the All-American Wistert brothers was one of the oldest men ever to play college football at 32 after four years in the U.S. Marine Corps. His career was even more remarkable since he did not play high school athletics but worked as a salesman until World War II. He determined, however, to follow his brothers' footsteps and after a year at Boston University, he entered Michigan to win a defensive berth at age 31 in 1947, and then became an All-American in 1948 and 1949. He entered the insurance business and later became a successful manufacturer's representative.

Francis Wistert

Tackle, 1933

First of three Wistert brothers to earn All-American tackle honors at Michigan. With Chuck Bernard, he was one of chief reasons why 1933 Wolverine lines wore impregnable. Earned three baseball letters and was the Big Ten's most valuable in that sport in 1934. He also played professional baseball for Cincinnati and assisted on the Wolverine grid staff before entering the practice of law where he attained an outstanding position in industrial relations. Named to National Football Foundation Hall of Fame.

Re:The 4th Quarter of the Football Countdown - Only 25 Days Left!!! (The Girl)

Sun, 17 Aug 2008 00:09:20 GMT

12 Days to go...

David Cone#12QuarterbackHeight:6-7Weight:214Year:Jr./So.Hometown:Statesboro, Ga.High School:StatesboroAt Michigan... battling for starting quarterback position ... played in two career games.

Sophomore (2007)... made career debut as backup quarterback vs. Notre Dame (Sept. 15) ... completed his first career pass against Minnesota (Oct. 27), a 21-yard strike to tight end Andre Criswell on the last play of the game.

Freshman (2006)... did not see game action.

Prep... attended Statesboro High School (2006) coached by Steve Pennington ... tallied a career record of 40-4-1, while leading Statesboro to three straight Class AAAA state-championship games, winning once ... three-year starter at quarterback ... posted a 15-0 record and claimed the state championship as a senior ... went 14-1 as a starter in sophomore and junior seasons, losing in state championship game both years ... Key Statistics... completed 194-of-395 passes for 3,042 yards during his career, with 27 touchdown passes and nine interceptions ... went 68-of-132 for 1,320 yards and threw 13 touchdowns during senior season ... passed for 1,015 yards and tossed seven touchdowns as a junior in a wish-bone offense ... Honors and Rankings... three-star prospect and rated as the No. 33 pro-style quarterback prospect by Rivals.com ... Other Sports... right-handed pitcher in baseball ... played varsity as a sophomore and junior.

Personal... David Adam Cone was born December 13, 1987 in Greenville, N.C. ... enrolled in the College of Literature, Science and the Arts ... undeclared major.

Also another number 12:
J.T. Floyd#12CornerbackHeight:6-0Weight:190Year:Fr.Hometown:Greenville, S.C.High School:J.L. MannPrep ... attended J. L. Mann High School (2008) coached by Mickey Crocker ... four-year letterman ... carries a 3.75 grade point average ... received the football academic achievement award as a freshman ... Key Statistics... tallied 139 solo tackles and 13 interceptions, while making 127 catches for 2,208 yards and 16 touchdowns ... posted 63 stops, eight pass breakups and one interception as a senior ... caught 50 passes for 875 yards and nine touchdowns senior year ... made 50 tackles and five interceptions as a junior ... Honors and Rankings... three-star prospect according to Rivals.com ... listed as the No. 20 player in the state of South Carolina by Rivals.com ... three-star prospect and the nation's No. 75 safety according to Scout.com ... tabbed as a top-300 player in the country by Tom Lemming ... named to the all-state first team at wide receiver senior year and at defensive back junior year ... selected first-team all-county at both receiver and defensive back as a senior and at defensive back as a junior ... Peach Blossom Conference All-Region first team honoree as a senior.
Personal ... James Thomas Floyd III was born Dec. 8, 1989 ... enrolled in the Division of Kinesiology.

Re:The 4th Quarter of the Football Countdown - Only 25 Days Left!!! (The Girl)

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 22:51:05 GMT

13 Days to Go...

Greg Mathews**#13Wide ReceiverHeight:6-3Weight:207Year:Jr.Hometown:Orlando, Fla.High School:EdgewaterAt Michigan... top returning wide receiver and punt returner ... two-year letterman ... played in 26 career games and made eight starts at wide receiver ... needs four receptions for 50 in his career ... 66 yards shy of 500 receiving in his career ... made 46 catches for 434 yards and three touchdowns during his career ... returned 30 punts for 238 yards (7.9 avg.) ... 2007 John F. Maulbetsch Award recipient as the freshman football candidate after spring practice that shows the basis of desire, character, capacity for leadership and future success both on and off the gridiron.

Sophomore (2007)... earned second varsity letter ... played in all 13 games and started seven contests at wide receiver ... third on the team with career highs in receptions (39), receiving yards (366) and receiving touchdowns (three) ... has 28 punt returns for 224 yards ... fifth in the Big Ten and 61st nationally in punt returns (8.0 avg.) ... led team and set career high with seven receptions for 68 yards and first career touchdown vs. Appalachian State (Sept. 1) ... made a five-yard reception and added an 11-yard punt return against Oregon (Sept. 8) ... returned a career-high five punts for 30 yards vs. Notre Dame (Sept. 15) ... added a 26-yard touchdown reception against the Irish ... made two catches for 21 yards and added three punt returns for 29 yards against Penn State (Sept. 22) ... caught four passes for 38 yards at Northwestern (Sept. 29) ... made three receptions for 21 yards vs. Eastern Michigan (Oct. 6) ... had two catches for 13 yards and returned two punts for 21 yards vs. Purdue (Oct. 13) ... caught three passes for 28 yards at Illinois (Oct. 20), including a 21-yard play in the fourth quarter ... set a career high with six punt returns for 57 yards and caught two passes for 10 yards vs. Minnesota (Oct. 27) ... had a 19-yard punt return against the Gophers ... made three catches for 23 yards at Michigan State (Nov. 3), including a 14-yard touchdown reception from Chad Henne that pulled U-M within three points with 6:47 remaining in the contest ... added a 29-yard career long punt return against the Spartans ... caught three passes for 46 yards and returned two punt returns for 16 yards at Wisconsin (Nov. 10) ... matched career long with a 26-yard reception against the Badgers ... matched career high with six punt returns totaling 32 yards and made a five-yard reception vs. Ohio State (Nov. 17) ... matched career high with seven receptions for 62 yards vs. Florida in the Capital One Bowl (Jan. 1).

Freshman (2006)... earned first varsity letter ... played wide receiver in all 13 games and started one contest ... grabbed seven receptions for 68 yards (9.7 avg.) ... made career debut at wide receiver vs. Vanderbilt (Sept. 2) ... caught a 12-yard pass against Central Michigan (Sept. 9), his first career reception ... played wideout in road debut at Notre Dame (Sept. 16) ... saw action at wide receiver in conference games against Wisconsin (Sept. 23) and at Minnesota (Sept. 30) ... made a six-yard reception against Michigan State (Oct. 7) ... played wide receiver at Penn State (Oct. 14) ... made his first career start at wide receiver vs. Iowa (Oct. 21), catching a career-best three passes for 16 yards ... grabbed two catches for a career-best 34 yards vs. Northwestern (Oct. 28) ... hauled in a 22-yard career long pass against the Wildcats ... played wide receiver against Ball State (Nov. 4) and in road games at Indiana (Nov. 11) and Ohio State (Nov. 18) ... played wideout against Southern California in the Rose Bowl (Jan. 1), his first career bowl action.

Prep... attended Edgewater High School (2006) coached by Bill Gierke ... three-year starter ... Key Statistics... collected 110 receptions for 1,928 yards and 22 touchdowns in his career ... caught 59 passes for 1,108 yards and scored 14 touchdowns as a senior ... averaged 18.4 yards per catch senior year ... hauled in six receptions for 397 yards and four touchdowns his junior season ... Honors and Rankings... named first-team all-state, first-team All-Metro Conference and first-team All-Central Florida ... Parade Magazine All-American ... rated as the No. 8 receiver prospect nationally by Rivals.com ... four-star prospect and the 93rd-best player nationally according to Rivals.com ... listed as the 11th-best player in the state of Florida according to Rivals.com ... named 2005 Orlando Sentinel Player of the Year ... ranked the No. 9 wide receiver in the nation by PrepStar Magazine ... rated as No. 100 overall player nationally by Prep Football Report ... ranked as the No. 100 overall player in the nation by USA Today... Other Sports... three-year letter winner and starter on the varsity basketball team.

Personal... Gregory Jerome Mathews was born January 28, 1988 in Honolulu, Hawaii ... cousin of Ohio State receiver/returner Ted Ginn Jr. ... enrolled in the Division of Kinesiology ... major undeclared.

Re:The 4th Quarter of the Football Countdown - Only 25 Days Left!!! (The Girl)

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 22:51:04 GMT

14 Days to Go...
One of our 5th year seniors:

Morgan Trent***#14CornerbackHeight:6-1Weight:188Year:5th Sr.Hometown:San Diego, Calif.High School:Orchard Lake St. Mary's, Mich.At Michigan... three-year letterman ... two-year starter at cornerback ... played in 36 career games and made 29 starts in secondary ... team's active career leader in starts interceptions and pass breakups ... needs one pass breakup to reach 20 in his career ... contributed 108 tackles, five tackles for loss, four interceptions, two fumble recoveries and 19 pass breakups ... tied for 12th on Michigan's career pass breakup list with Ty Law ... 92 of his 108 career stops are solo efforts (85 pct.) ... 2007 All-Big Ten Conference honorable mention ... 2005 Freshman All-America honorable mention ... switched from wide receiver to cornerback prior to the 2005 season.

Senior (2007)... earned third varsity letter ... All-Big Ten honorable mention (coaches) ... shared U-M's Outstanding Defensive Contributor award with Shawn Crable ... started all 13 games at cornerback ... second on the team in interceptions (two) and pass breakups (10) ... amassed 41 tackles, two tackles for loss and one fumble recovery ... posted three solo tackles, one TFL and one interception vs. Appalachian State (Sept. 1) ... recovered a fumble and assisted on a stop against Oregon (Sept. 8) ... contributed three stops vs. Notre Dame (Sept. 15) ... broke up a pair of third down passing attempts and tallied two solo tackles against Penn State (Sept. 22) ... intercepted one pass, tallied two breakups and recorded four stops at Northwestern (Sept. 29) ... tallied five solo tackles, one TFL and two PBUs vs. Eastern Michigan (Oct. 6) ... batted down two passes in three straight games (PSU through EMU) ... made four solo stops vs. Purdue (Oct. 13) ... tallied five solo tackles at Illinois (Oct. 20) ... assisted on one stop vs. Minnesota (Oct. 27) ... made three solo tackles at Michigan State (Nov. 3) ... batted down a crucial third-pass attempt on the final drive that forced the Spartans into a fourth-and-18 situation ... contributed five tackles and one PBU at Wisconsin (Nov. 10) ... recorded three stops vs. Ohio State (Nov. 17) ... made two tackles and one PBU vs. Florida in the Capital One Bowl (Jan. 1).

Junior (2006)... earned second varsity letter ... played in 12 games and started 11 contests at right cornerback ... tied for fourth on the team with a career-high 45 tackles ... also contributed two tackles for loss, one fumble recovery, one interception and three pass breakups ... made two solo tackles as reserve cornerback vs. Vanderbilt (Sept. 2) ... tallied five solo tackles in start against Central Michigan (Sept. 9) ... collected first career fumble recovery at Notre Dame (Sept. 16) ... tied for the team lead with six stops against the Irish ... registered five solo tackles and one TFL vs. Wisconsin (Sept. 23) ... missed game at Minnesota (Sept. 30) due to injury ... returned to starting lineup against Michigan State (Oct. 7), contributing three solo stops ... made three solo tackles at Penn State (Oct. 14) ... tallied five tackles and one TFL vs. Iowa (Oct. 21) ... made one solo stop against Northwestern (Oct. 28) ... recorded three solo tackles and tallied first pass breakup of the season against Ball State (Nov. 4) ... made one solo tackle and a drive-ending interception in the end zone at Indiana (Nov. 11) ... recorded three stops at Ohio State (Nov. 18) ... set a career high and tied for the team lead with eight tackles against Southern California in the Rose Bowl (Jan. 1) ... registered one PBU against the Trojans.

Sophomore (2005)... earned first varsity letter ... U-M Athletic Academic Achievement ... The Sporting News Freshman All-America honorable mention ... The Sporting News Freshman All-Big Ten ... played in 11 games at cornerback and started five contests ... third on the team with six pass breakups ... contributed 22 tackles, one tackle for loss, one interception and six PBUs ... made career debut at cornerback vs. Northern Illinois (Sept. 3) ... recorded three tackles, one pass breakup and a TFL vs. Notre Dame (Sept. 10) ... returned first career interception three yards against Eastern Michigan (Sept. 17) ... made one solo tackle at Wisconsin (Sept. 24), playing cornerback and special teams ... started in seven defensive back formation at Michigan State (Oct. 1), tallying one tackle and one PBU ... assisted on a tackle and registered one PBU vs. Minnesota (Oct. 8) ... matched career-best with three solo tackles and one PBU in start vs. Penn State (Oct. 15) ... contributed a career-best six solo stops at Iowa (Oct. 22) ... made three solo tackles at Northwestern (Oct. 29) ... tallied one tackle in start vs. Indiana (Nov. 12) ... registered three solo tackles and one PBU vs. Ohio State (Nov. 19) ... missed the Alamo Bowl against Nebraska (Dec. 28) due to injury.

Freshman (2004)... did not see game action.

Prep... attended St. Mary's High School coached by George Porritt ... Key Statistics... was a four-year starter who caught 84 passes for 1,533 yards and 16 touchdowns along with 12 rushes for 250 yards and four scores in his career ... holds the school-record for career interceptions with 23, previously held by former Wolverine Grant Mason and recorded 117 career solo tackles ... had 11catches for 270 yards and two touchdowns as a senior ... made 38 solo tackles, had 32 assists and intercepted six passes on defense as a senior ... caught 26 passes for 400 yards and six touchdowns to go along with his seven interceptions on defense as a junior ... caught 29 passes for 460 yards and seven touchdowns to add to his 10 interceptions on defense as a sophomore ... made 18 receptions for 290 yards and five touchdowns as a freshman ... Honors and Rankings... named to the Top 100 Dream Team by PrepStar ... rated No. 3 prospect in Michigan, No. 24 wide receiver in the nation and No. 28 prospect in the Midwest by Rivals100.com ... graded a four-star prospect by Rivals100.com ... rated as the No. 21 receiver in the nation by Collegefootballnews.com ... rated No. 5 wide receiver in the nation by MaxEmfingerRecruiting.com ... graded a five-star prospect by MaxEmfingerRecruiting.com ... rated No. 23 wide receiver in the country by TheInsiders.com ... graded a four-star prospect by TheInsiders.com ... rated as the No. 18 Midwest prospect and No. 21 wide receiver in the nation by SuperPrep ... rated as the No. 13 player in the Midwest by The G&L Recruiting Report ... listed as the No. 2 prospect on The Detroit News Blue Chip list ... rated as the No. 3 receiver by The Lansing State Journal... was a two-time Oakland County Dream Team selection ... Detroit Free Press All-North first team, honorable mention all-state and honorable mention Best of the Midwest as a senior ... earned Eccentric All-Area first team as a senior ... was an All-Catholic League selection as a senior ... earned All-State honorable mention honors by The Detroit News as a junior ... Other Sports... competed with the Maximum Output indoor track and field team, coached by former Wolverine Stan Edwards ... timed in a 10.7 100 meters and has been timed in a 6.83 60-yard dash, an indoor state record and the sixth fastest time in the country ... holds the indoor state record in the 200 meter with a time of 21.79 ... was a 200-meter All-American and took second place at the Nike Indoor Championships with a time of 21.74 seconds ... best time in the 200-meters is 21.61 seconds.

Personal... Morgan Tyler Trent was born December 14, 1985 ... father, Phillip, played football at the University of Nebraska ... mother, Tina, was a diver at the University of Nebraska ... attended the 2002 Michigan Summer Football Camp ... enrolled in the College of Literature, Science and the Arts ... sociology major.

Re:The 4th Quarter of the Football Countdown - Only 25 Days Left!!! (The Girl)

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 21:31:16 GMT

15 Days to go...

Michael Cox
#15
Running BackHeight:6-0Weight:206Year:Fr.Hometown:Dorchester, Mass.High School:Avon Old FarmsPrep ... attended Avon Old Farms High School (2007) coached by Kevin Driscoll ... ran 40-yard dash in 4.47 seconds ... measured a 36-inch vertical jump ... Key Statistics... rushed for more than 2,400 yards in three seasons at running back ... tallied 222 yards on 41 carries before senior season that was cut short due to an ankle injury ... rushed for over 1,000 yards as a junior, averaging nearly 10 yards per carry, and scored 16 rushing touchdowns ... Honors and Rankings... four-star prospect and the No. 35 running back nationally according to Scout.com ... ranked No. 30 in Rivals.com Prep School Top 50 ... tabbed as the No. 69 running back recruit in the country by ESPN.com ... PrepStar Magazine All-East Region ... participated in the Piscataway NIKE Training Camp ... attended the New Jersey NIKE Combine.
Personal ... Michael A. Cox Jr. was born on Nov. 14, 1989, in Boston ... attended Michigan Summer Football Camp ... enrolled in the Division of Kinesiology.