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   <title>The Diag - MLive.com</title>
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   <updated>2008-07-25T00:01:31Z</updated>
   <subtitle>University of Michigan Wolverines news beat blog written by Chris Burke.</subtitle>
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   <title>More voting! ESPN helmet competition</title>
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   <id>tag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/thediag//2172.1216015</id>

   <published>2008-07-24T23:59:32Z</published>
   <updated>2008-07-25T00:01:31Z</updated>

   <summary>Just in case you're all tired from the "Big Ten Media Day" swarm, there's another random ESPN fan voting contest going on. Currently, Michigan's winged helmet is up against Arizona State's helmet in the, of course, Helmet Clash round 1....</summary>
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      Just in case you're all tired from the "Big Ten Media Day" swarm, there's another random ESPN fan voting contest going on. Currently, Michigan's winged helmet is up against Arizona State's helmet in the, of course, Helmet Clash round 1....
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   <title>Vote Ann Arbor (or Detroit) for TitleTown</title>
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   <id>tag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/thediag//2172.1212026</id>

   <published>2008-07-24T02:56:20Z</published>
   <updated>2008-07-24T02:59:52Z</updated>

   <summary>Voting is now open for ESPN's TitleTown competition, with both Ann Arbor and Detroit amongst the 20 eligible finalists. I hate to encourage you away from Ann Arbor here, but I would imagine Detroit actually has a better shot at...</summary>
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      Voting is now open for ESPN's TitleTown competition, with both Ann Arbor and Detroit amongst the 20 eligible finalists. I hate to encourage you away from Ann Arbor here, but I would imagine Detroit actually has a better shot at...
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   <title>U-M tabbed 22nd most prestigious hoops program since 1984</title>
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   <id>tag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/thediag//2172.1210622</id>

   <published>2008-07-23T20:46:58Z</published>
   <updated>2008-07-23T20:50:19Z</updated>

   <summary>Yes, that headline is correct. On its rundown of "most prestigious" basketball program since 1984-85, ESPN.com placed Michigan in there at No. 22. Seriously. 22. MICHIGAN WOLVERINES, Big Ten Positives: 16 20-win seasons; 2 30-win seasons; 12 NCAA berths; 3...</summary>
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      Yes, that headline is correct. On its rundown of "most prestigious" basketball program since 1984-85, ESPN.com placed Michigan in there at No. 22. Seriously. 22. MICHIGAN WOLVERINES, Big Ten Positives: 16 20-win seasons; 2 30-win seasons; 12 NCAA berths; 3...
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   <title>Freep presents the 'All-Lloyd Carr team'</title>
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   <id>tag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/thediag//2172.1203975</id>

   <published>2008-07-22T14:57:44Z</published>
   <updated>2008-07-22T15:05:56Z</updated>

   <summary>Just another time-killer to get you through the last month-plus prior to the college football season. The Free Press has selected its "All-Lloyd Carr Team" and you can flip through the 24-man roster in picture form. The most interesting selections,...</summary>
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      Just another time-killer to get you through the last month-plus prior to the college football season. The Free Press has selected its "All-Lloyd Carr Team" and you can flip through the 24-man roster in picture form. The most interesting selections,...
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   <title>Richard to start on Tuesday, off Olympic roster</title>
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   <published>2008-07-22T00:07:12Z</published>
   <updated>2008-07-22T00:09:27Z</updated>

   <summary>All of you interested in checking out former Michigan star Clayton Richard (can he run the option?!) won't have to wait until the Olympics, like originally thought. The Chicago White Sox are promoting Richard to the bigs for a start...</summary>
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      All of you interested in checking out former Michigan star Clayton Richard (can he run the option?!) won't have to wait until the Olympics, like originally thought. The Chicago White Sox are promoting Richard to the bigs for a start...
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   <title>In case you missed Ann Arbor's Titletown segment...</title>
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   <published>2008-07-21T18:00:51Z</published>
   <updated>2008-07-21T18:01:25Z</updated>

   <summary>Here it is......</summary>
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      Here it is......
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   <title>Pacioretty jumps to the pros</title>
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   <published>2008-07-17T17:10:35Z</published>
   <updated>2008-07-17T17:12:32Z</updated>

   <summary>Another year, another promising, young Michigan hockey star yanked away from Ann Arbor by an NHL team. This time around, it's Max Pacioretty, who signed with the Montreal Canadiens today. MONTREAL -- Canadiens General Manager Bob Gainey announced Thursday the...</summary>
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      Another year, another promising, young Michigan hockey star yanked away from Ann Arbor by an NHL team. This time around, it's Max Pacioretty, who signed with the Montreal Canadiens today. MONTREAL -- Canadiens General Manager Bob Gainey announced Thursday the...
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   <title>Clayton Richard is Beijing Bound</title>
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   <published>2008-07-17T03:20:50Z</published>
   <updated>2008-07-17T03:26:16Z</updated>

   <summary>A nice piece of news for a former Wolverines: ex-Michigan pitcher/quarterback Clayton Richard has been selected to the USA Olympic baseball team, according to MGoBlue. The full list of players can be found here on the US baseball website....</summary>
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      A nice piece of news for a former Wolverines: ex-Michigan pitcher/quarterback Clayton Richard has been selected to the USA Olympic baseball team, according to MGoBlue. The full list of players can be found here on the US baseball website....
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   <title>Daily editorial: ''U' fumbles by agreeing to pay Rodriguez's fees'</title>
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   <published>2008-07-15T15:09:35Z</published>
   <updated>2008-07-15T15:38:35Z</updated>

   <summary>The Michigan Daily is the latest to weigh in with a wag of a finger for the U-M Athletic Department and Rich Rodriguez, running an editorial stating that the University made a huge mistake by paying part of Rodriguez's buyout....</summary>
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      The Michigan Daily is the latest to weigh in with a wag of a finger for the U-M Athletic Department and Rich Rodriguez, running an editorial stating that the University made a huge mistake by paying part of Rodriguez's buyout....
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<entry>
   <title>So maybe West Virginia's not entirely over it...</title>
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   <id>tag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/thediag//2172.1181084</id>

   <published>2008-07-15T12:30:05Z</published>
   <updated>2008-07-15T12:42:48Z</updated>

   <summary>A fresh column from the Herald-Dispatch in Huntington, W.V. today, courtesy of Chuck Landon - who, based on this particular column, is not very good. Anyway, Landon takes issue with the Rich Rodriguez buyout resolution, laying into Michigan and dropping...</summary>
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      <name>Chris Burke</name>
      
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      A fresh column from the Herald-Dispatch in Huntington, W.V. today, courtesy of Chuck Landon - who, based on this particular column, is not very good. Anyway, Landon takes issue with the Rich Rodriguez buyout resolution, laying into Michigan and dropping...
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<entry>
   <title>K.C. Lopata stinks and other things EA Sports believes</title>
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   <id>tag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/thediag//2172.1178598</id>

   <published>2008-07-14T17:32:30Z</published>
   <updated>2008-07-14T17:44:27Z</updated>

   <summary>EA Sports has released the player ratings for NCAA Football 2009, and you can find the link to that large spreadsheet at the blog Ace of Sports. From blog author Ace Anbender (if that name isn't destined for a career...</summary>
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      <name>Chris Burke</name>
      
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      EA Sports has released the player ratings for NCAA Football 2009, and you can find the link to that large spreadsheet at the blog Ace of Sports. From blog author Ace Anbender (if that name isn't destined for a career...
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<entry>
   <title>WVU reaction: Glad it's over</title>
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   <published>2008-07-10T16:52:05Z</published>
   <updated>2008-07-10T16:55:26Z</updated>

   <summary>Sports editor Mitch Vingle from the Charleston Gazette has some reaction from the other side of the Michigan-WVU buyout, and it's a message of relief. July 10, 2008, Charleston Gazette: Glad it's over. Time to move on. Even Gov. Joe...</summary>
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      <name>Chris Burke</name>
      
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      Sports editor Mitch Vingle from the Charleston Gazette has some reaction from the other side of the Michigan-WVU buyout, and it's a message of relief. July 10, 2008, Charleston Gazette: Glad it's over. Time to move on. Even Gov. Joe...
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<entry>
   <title>Thames has Michigan tops on list</title>
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   <id>tag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/thediag//2172.1167200</id>

   <published>2008-07-10T16:47:57Z</published>
   <updated>2008-07-10T16:51:02Z</updated>

   <summary>Dennis Thames, the four-star athlete from Louisville, MS. - and nephew of Detroit Tigers slugger Marcus Thames - took a recent visit to Michigan, and now the Maize and Blue top his list of potential suitors. July 10, 2008, Toledo...</summary>
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      <name>Chris Burke</name>
      
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      Dennis Thames, the four-star athlete from Louisville, MS. - and nephew of Detroit Tigers slugger Marcus Thames - took a recent visit to Michigan, and now the Maize and Blue top his list of potential suitors. July 10, 2008, Toledo...
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<entry>
   <title>Rosenberg: Embarrassing ordeal reveals ugly truths about Rodriguez</title>
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   <published>2008-07-10T15:33:34Z</published>
   <updated>2008-07-10T16:47:02Z</updated>

   <summary>So much for those "Michael Rosenberg is a Michigan homer" criticisms. The Freep columnist laid into Rich Rodriguez yesterday, as the WVU buyout situation settled. July 9, 2008, Freep: Predictably, Rodriguez got absolutely nothing out of this except embarrassment. His...</summary>
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      So much for those "Michael Rosenberg is a Michigan homer" criticisms. The Freep columnist laid into Rich Rodriguez yesterday, as the WVU buyout situation settled. July 9, 2008, Freep: Predictably, Rodriguez got absolutely nothing out of this except embarrassment. His...
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<entry>
   <title>Sharp: Rich Rod needs to discipline Grady</title>
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   <id>tag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/thediag//2172.1158535</id>

   <published>2008-07-08T15:52:30Z</published>
   <updated>2008-07-08T16:01:50Z</updated>

   <summary>Free Press columnist Drew Sharp wrote yesterday that the Kevin Grady arrest on DWI charges gives Rich Rodriguez a chance to prove that he can rule with an iron fist. Sharp argues that Grady deserves a max punishment. July 7,...</summary>
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      <name>Chris Burke</name>
      
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      Free Press columnist Drew Sharp wrote yesterday that the Kevin Grady arrest on DWI charges gives Rich Rodriguez a chance to prove that he can rule with an iron fist. Sharp argues that Grady deserves a max punishment. July 7,...
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