Broncos Insiderhttp://blog.mlive.com/broncosinsider/Western Michigan University Broncos Blog written by Graham Couch of The Kalamazoo GazetteenSat, 31 Oct 2009 00:19:15 PDTMovable Type Enterprise 4.29-advance http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/noWestern Michigan University Broncos Blog written by Graham Couch of The Kalamazoo Gazettebroncosinsiderhttp://feedburner.google.comTalking hoops: Media polls, recruiting and thoughts on 2009-10 Bronco rotationhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/broncosinsider/~3/yFIMiHDcrx4/talking_hoops_media_polls_recr.htmlBroncos BasketballKalamazoo - Home Page - SportsGraham Couch | Kalamazoo GazetteSat, 31 Oct 2009 00:19:15 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/broncosinsider//2171.3843242 ]]>If you saw the preseason polls released Wednesday, then you know that media covering the MAC aren't high on the Broncos men's basketball team this year.Here's something you should know: Nothing matters less and we don't know squat.Going into this...http://blog.mlive.com/broncosinsider/2009/10/talking_hoops_media_polls_recr.htmlUConn cornerback Jasper Howard, a former WMU recruit, stabbed to deathhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/broncosinsider/~3/ldSjz69dq2I/uconn_cornerback_jasper_howard.htmlBroncos FootballGraham Couch | Kalamazoo GazetteSun, 18 Oct 2009 11:19:40 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/broncosinsider//2171.3786264 ]]>Jasper Howard chose Connecticut over Western Michigan just before signing day in 2007. He was killed late Saturday night in a fight on UConn's campus. Sad story. Sounds like it might be a case of wrong place, wrong time. Howard...http://blog.mlive.com/broncosinsider/2009/10/uconn_cornerback_jasper_howard.htmlFinal thoughts on WMU's loss to CMUhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/broncosinsider/~3/ZKEfm6njYmA/final_thoughts_on_wmus_loss_to.htmlBroncos FootballGraham Couch | Kalamazoo GazetteSun, 18 Oct 2009 01:10:45 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/broncosinsider//2171.3785580 ]]>I wrote before the game that I though Western Michigan had to do two things to win: Stop CMU on third down at least half the time and put seven on the board just about every time it reached the...http://blog.mlive.com/broncosinsider/2009/10/final_thoughts_on_wmus_loss_to.htmlThreloff, hoops practice and, of course, some little football gamehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/broncosinsider/~3/JYkzZAblXHw/threloff_hoops_practice_and_of.htmlBasketball and footballBroncos BasketballBroncos FootballGraham Couch | Kalamazoo GazetteSat, 17 Oct 2009 02:09:10 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/broncosinsider//2171.3779190 ]]>First, a bit of bad news for Western Michigan's men's basketball program, as reported Friday night, DeKalb (Ill.) High School big man Jordan Threloff picked Illinois State over WMU -- and I truly believe it was down to just those...http://blog.mlive.com/broncosinsider/2009/10/threloff_hoops_practice_and_of.htmlKennis White's new high school coach: 'He's explosive'http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/broncosinsider/~3/TSLiVmN4-Hg/kennis_whites_new_high_school.htmlBroncos BasketballGraham Couch | Kalamazoo GazetteThu, 08 Oct 2009 19:57:01 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/broncosinsider//2171.3742505 ]]>Courtesy of the South Bend TribuneKennis White (shooting) verbally committed to WMU on Monday.Western Michigan landed basketball recruit Kennis White on Monday. Later in the week, I spoke with his new coach, Steve Arnold, at Warren (Ohio) Harding High School,...http://blog.mlive.com/broncosinsider/2009/10/kennis_whites_new_high_school.htmlKick is good from 15 yards out, would have been true from 60http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/broncosinsider/~3/DmFksjOFdLQ/kick_is_good_from_15_yards_out.htmlBroncos FootballKalamazoo - Home Page - SportsGraham Couch | Kalamazoo GazetteMon, 28 Sep 2009 18:32:26 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/broncosinsider//2171.3697685 ]]>... or maybe from 35 yards away. Either way, I'm back in the Gazette newsroom now sounding like "Uncle Rico" from the movie "Napoleon Dynamite" after booting a short kick dead center through the uprights at tonight's Western Michigan football...http://blog.mlive.com/broncosinsider/2009/09/kick_is_good_from_15_yards_out.htmlFootball practice update: Animated Cubit gives team wake-up callhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/broncosinsider/~3/TWstpshBOw8/football_practice_update_anima.htmlBroncos FootballGraham Couch | Kalamazoo GazetteWed, 23 Sep 2009 18:11:04 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/broncosinsider//2171.3675849 ]]>This from my colleague Jayson Bussa, who was at practice Wednesday at Waldo Stadium:Before breaking off to stretch and condition at the end of Wednesday's practice at Waldo Stadium, coach Bill Cubit used his time in the final huddle to...http://blog.mlive.com/broncosinsider/2009/09/football_practice_update_anima.htmlESPN Chicago: Threloff first and foremost seeking 'good relationship with the players and coaches'http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/broncosinsider/~3/t9p_nnYInb0/espn_chicago_threloff_first_an.htmlBroncos Basketball535231202565Graham Couch | Kalamazoo GazetteWed, 23 Sep 2009 02:51:48 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/broncosinsider//2171.3672284 ]]>Here's a story by my good friend Scott Powers of ESPNChicago.com on DeKalb, Ill., big man Jordan Threloff, who will visit Western Michigan this weekend. Threloff is the big prize, an impact center with a college-ready frame and skills. He's...http://blog.mlive.com/broncosinsider/2009/09/espn_chicago_threloff_first_an.htmlBig weekend for hoops recruitinghttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/broncosinsider/~3/HJ99zAuMS14/big_weekend_for_hoops_recruiti.htmlBroncos Basketball238674Graham Couch | Kalamazoo GazetteSat, 19 Sep 2009 18:51:25 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/broncosinsider//2171.3659436 ]]>As big as tonight's football game is for this year's Western Michigan football team, it's just as important for the future of the Bronco basketball program. Next weekend, too, for that matter.Detroit Pershing forward wing Juwan Howard Jr. and Clarkston...http://blog.mlive.com/broncosinsider/2009/09/big_weekend_for_hoops_recruiti.htmlMitch Zajac to start for Woody Legrier at middle linebackerhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/broncosinsider/~3/2j9Y6OUBqTQ/mitch_zajac_to_start_for_woody.htmlBroncos FootballGraham Couch | Kalamazoo GazetteThu, 17 Sep 2009 16:20:35 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/broncosinsider//2171.3650484 ]]>Call it the Kalamazoo Gazette Curse or just call it a bum knee, but every since we featured Woody Legrier in the Gazette, the redshirt-freshman linebacker hasn't been the standout he was against Michigan. Legrier was whistled for two personal...http://blog.mlive.com/broncosinsider/2009/09/mitch_zajac_to_start_for_woody.htmlA few hours removed from WMU's loss ...http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/broncosinsider/~3/0M4CfIHl5qg/a_few_hours_removed_from_wmus.htmlBroncos Football53188719Graham Couch | Kalamazoo GazetteSat, 12 Sep 2009 21:14:13 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/broncosinsider//2171.3618376 ]]>BLOOMINGTON, Ind -- It's funny how one play can change the way we think of an entire game. If Aaron Winchester doesn't fumble inside the 10-yard line in the final minutes and Western Michigan goes in for the winning score,...http://blog.mlive.com/broncosinsider/2009/09/a_few_hours_removed_from_wmus.htmlBroncos appear to be in final three for 6-10 center Jordan Threloffhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/broncosinsider/~3/Mkhf4fBkTbQ/broncos_appear_to_be_in_final.htmlBroncos Basketball535231Graham Couch | Kalamazoo GazetteThu, 10 Sep 2009 15:24:48 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/broncosinsider//2171.3600525 ]]>Illinois Prep Bulls-Eye reports that Western Michigan is one of three finalist for DeKalb, Ill., center Jordan Threloff. Drake and Illinois State are the other two finalists, according to Threloff's AAU coach. This would be a catch unlike anything WMU's...http://blog.mlive.com/broncosinsider/2009/09/broncos_appear_to_be_in_final.htmlPerspective needed, but it's time for WMU to consider changing its scheduling philosophyhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/broncosinsider/~3/wRTBjwSD3Hk/perspective_needed_but_its_tim.htmlBroncos FootballGraham Couch | Kalamazoo GazetteSun, 06 Sep 2009 11:27:15 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/broncosinsider//2171.3574835 ]]>ANN ARBOR -- Bill Cubit was calm in his dealings with the press after Saturday's 31-7 loss at Michigan, as he was last year at Nebraska. Western Michigan's coach wasn't thrilled with his team's performance or the final score, but...http://blog.mlive.com/broncosinsider/2009/09/perspective_needed_but_its_tim.htmlPep rally, ya'll: Stampede the Big House ... in GRhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/broncosinsider/~3/i_9QJiPpz_4/pep_rally_yall_stampede_the_bi.htmlBroncos FootballGraham Couch | Kalamazoo GazetteWed, 02 Sep 2009 17:16:24 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/broncosinsider//2171.3549957 ]]>Here's the release from WMU: The Quarterback Club, formerly known as the Grand Rapids Breakfast Club, is throwing a "Stampede at the Big House" pep rally, Thursday, Sept. 3 on the third floor of the B.O.B. in downtown Grand Rapids...http://blog.mlive.com/broncosinsider/2009/09/pep_rally_yall_stampede_the_bi.htmlGood-bye Motor City, hello Pizza, Pizzahttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/broncosinsider/~3/9YvpA2wJKTM/goodbye_motor_city_hello_pizza.htmlBroncos Football527921268688Graham Couch | Kalamazoo GazetteWed, 02 Sep 2009 14:27:13 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/broncosinsider//2171.3549828 ]]> The pagentry of the Motor City Bowl, if any actually existed, has been replaced by Pizza. Here's guessing the press food at what's now the Little Ceasars Bowl has already been decided. I'll take green pepper and onion, please,...http://blog.mlive.com/broncosinsider/2009/09/goodbye_motor_city_hello_pizza.htmlThis week's game vs. WMU is biggest game for Michigan in a long timehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/broncosinsider/~3/gDgbAQiTHDs/this_weeks_game_vs_wmu_is_bigg.htmlBroncos FootballTop Sports51312195583Graham Couch | Kalamazoo GazetteTue, 01 Sep 2009 06:02:30 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/broncosinsider//2171.3537487With head coach Rich Rodriguez sitting squarely in the searing-hot glow of the NCAA rules violation spotlight, and coming off a record-worst 3-9 season, the Wolverines open 2009 with a must-win game against the Broncos.
]]>With head coach Rich Rodriguez sitting squarely in the searing-hot glow of the NCAA rules violation spotlight, and coming off a record-worst 3-9 season, the Wolverines open 2009 with a must-win game against the Broncos.http://blog.mlive.com/broncosinsider/2009/08/this_weeks_game_vs_wmu_is_bigg.htmlLaMarcus Lowe says mother's illness is reason he left WMU, wound up at Detroithttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/broncosinsider/~3/Y76IKimspJE/lamarcus_lowe_says_mothers_ill.htmlBroncos Basketball27616111998253332Graham Couch | Kalamazoo GazetteMon, 24 Aug 2009 18:47:39 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/broncosinsider//2171.3495530 ]]>LaMarcus Lowe LaMarcus Lowe is a sensitive guy. Always has been. And he cares about his reputation. After reading fans' reactions to his transfer from Western Michigan to Detroit-Mercy, the 6-foot-11 center decided to give the OK to make his...http://blog.mlive.com/broncosinsider/2009/08/lamarcus_lowe_says_mothers_ill.htmlAlmost two weeks in, two weeks to go: Talking depth chart, injuries, etc.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/broncosinsider/~3/HzhRZuB5vXA/almost_two_weeks_in_two_weeks.htmlBroncos Football195583Graham Couch | Kalamazoo GazetteSat, 22 Aug 2009 04:36:15 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/broncosinsider//2171.3483718 ]]>Two weeks from today Western Michigan's football team hits the turf at the Big House. If that doesn't excite you, I have no idea why you're reading this blog. Here are a few interesting happenings with the depth chart:...http://blog.mlive.com/broncosinsider/2009/08/almost_two_weeks_in_two_weeks.htmlBronco Fan Appreciation Night is Sundayhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/broncosinsider/~3/mKmm4tFl_MA/bronco_fan_appreciation_night.htmlBroncos Football195583Graham Couch | Kalamazoo GazetteFri, 21 Aug 2009 22:29:38 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/broncosinsider//2171.3483688 ]]>For those who are interesting in meeting Western Michigan's football team -- or pretending you want to meet the football team, so you can see the dance team -- Western Michigan's football program is hosting Fan Appreciation Night from 5:30-6:30...http://blog.mlive.com/broncosinsider/2009/08/bronco_fan_appreciation_night.htmlMichigan State to play at Waldo Stadium in 2015http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/broncosinsider/~3/Y7kArTvUX9M/michigan_state_to_play_at_wald.htmlBroncos Football34645132211Graham Couch | Kalamazoo GazetteThu, 20 Aug 2009 09:21:10 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/broncosinsider//2171.3471177 ]]>Western Michigan University's football program will host Michigan State in 2015, as part of a 3-for-1 series with the Spartans, the schools are announcing today. WMU plays at MSU in 2013, 2017 and 2019 (as well as this year and...http://blog.mlive.com/broncosinsider/2009/08/michigan_state_to_play_at_wald.htmlSchneider Julien visits football practice, helps Broncos' young receivershttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/broncosinsider/~3/blpqEs3lwJo/schneider_julien_visits_footba.htmlBroncos FootballGraham Couch | Kalamazoo GazetteThu, 20 Aug 2009 10:51:27 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/broncosinsider//2171.3467592 ]]>Kalamazoo Gazette reporter Jayson Bussa is in his second season of covering the Western Michigan University football team. Here are some notes from Wednesday's practice: KALAMAZOO - Schneider Julien made an appearance at Western Michigan University's football practice Wednesday, when...http://blog.mlive.com/broncosinsider/2009/08/schneider_julien_visits_footba.htmlnonadult