The Diag

MLive.com is seeking a University of Michigan Wolverines blogger

2009-04-30T19:57:04Z

Update (May 7): We've received an overwhelming number of applications and we're going through them daily. We will be narrowing down the list to 10-15 and will have a follow up questionnaire for those potential bloggers some point next week...

Wolverines pick up verbal commitment from Louisiana wide receiver

2009-04-30T21:26:57Z

The University of Michigan Wolverines picked up a tenth 2010 committment this afternoon, this time landing Parkview Baptist junior Drew Dileo. April 30, WBRZ: Michigan was the first of the four BCS schools to offer Dileo, jumping in on the...

Greg Paulus potentially close to transferring to Syracuse

2009-04-23T15:35:34Z

With Michigan out of the running, there are conflicting reports that former Duke point guard Greg Paulus is on the verge of committing to Syracuse. Wednesday evening ESPN's Joe Schad reported Paulus was "likely" to join the Orange....

Tate Forcier unconcerned about Greg Paulus talk

2009-04-16T14:34:36Z

Projected starting quarterback Tate Forcier isn't fazed by the idea of Greg Paulus potentially transferring to the University of Michigan to compete for Forcier's job according to his brother Jason Forcier. April 15, ESPN.com: "He mentioned Greg Paulus being at...

Michigan's next quarterback is ... Greg Paulus?

2009-04-15T04:15:05Z

Take the following with a grain -- or possibly, an entire shaker -- or salt, but FoxSports' Jeff Goodman is reporting that Duke basketball guard Greg Paulus met with Rich Rodriguez about becoming Michigan's next quarterback. He watched Michigan practice...

Spring game persuades running back recruit Stephen Hopkins to verbally commit

2009-04-13T23:43:37Z

Missed this note in my initial scan for news this morning. The Wolverines picked up a verbal commitment this weekend from Flower Mound (Texas) running back Stephen Hopkins. ESPN.com describes Hopkins as a big back who frequently absorbs the initial...

Wolverines the front-runners to land offensive line recruit Torrian Wilson

2009-04-13T15:03:37Z

Torrian Wilson, a four-star offensive line recruit out of Miami, Florida, is sounding like he's destined to don the maize and blue in 2010. Wilson, currently ranked as on of the nation's top 150 prospects by Rivals, listed the Wolverines...

ESPN's Andy Katz has high expectations for University of Michigan basketball next season

2009-04-10T20:55:41Z

The deadline to declare for the NBA Draft is April 26th, so it's likely expectations will drastically shift, but Andy Katz believes the Michigan Wolverines are on the cusp of having a top ten program next season as things currently...

Rich Rodriguez says no to youth sports that don't keep score

2009-04-09T20:37:49Z

There are many things I don't like in this world, but at the top of the imaginary list is stripping kids of the will to be the best. Yes, I'm looking at you, parents who pushed the local school board...

Josh Helmholdt on WZAM: Vincent Smith might see action in Michigan's offense this season

2009-04-08T22:03:38Z

Vincent Smith was expected to redshirt his freshman season and make use of a much-needed year in the strength and conditioning program in order to bulk up his undersized body. That plan has been thrown out the window, according to...

Denard Robinson's 10.28 100-meter dash time probably not accurate

2009-04-08T17:52:57Z

After seeing reports that University of Michigan recruit Denard Robinson ran an eye-popping 10.28 in the 100-meter dash, I had to do a little legwork to validate the number. After contacting the Florida High School Athletic Association, I was put...

Writer ranks Rich Rodriguez as Big Ten's second-best coah

2009-04-08T14:46:33Z

Here's an opinion column that will no doubt put a smile on the face of University of Michigan fans everywhere. Rivals.com's Tom Dienhart ranks the Big Ten coaches for SI.com. He has Wolverines head coach Rich Rodriguez second on the...

University of Michigan releases alumni game roster

2009-04-08T14:39:21Z

If you're heading out to the spring football festivities this weekend, and you're feeling a little nostalgic, you might want to arrive a little early to catch the annual alumni flag football game. The alumni game is scheduled for 10:00...

Brandon Graham on the Lott Trophy watch list

2009-04-08T14:21:37Z

University of Michigan senior defensive end Brandon Graham has been named to the Lott Trophy watch list. The list is made up of 42 of the nation's top defensive players and is awarded to the top defensive impact player, factoring...

QB recruit Denard Robinson reportedly runs a 10.28 100-meter dash

2009-04-07T19:28:22Z

The South Florida Sun-Sentinel has reported that University of Michigan recruit Denard Robinson ran a 10.28 100-meter dash early last week. To put that into context, the time would shatter the MHSAA record of 10.44 seconds set by Muskegon Orchard...

Gunfire erupts as former U-M quarterback Tom Brady, Gisele Bundchen get hitched

2009-04-06T21:47:42Z

Former Michigan quarterback Tom Brady and supermodel Gisele Bundchen reportedly tied the knot again this past weekend with an unintentional shotgun wedding. New York Daily News, April 6: Two paparazzi photographers claim that members of the Brazilian beauty's security team...