Former Michigan WR Edwards Released By 49ers
Struggling wide receiver Braylon Edwards was released by the San Francisco 49ers following surgery on his right knee earlier this season that limited him.
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Struggling wide receiver Braylon Edwards was released by the San Francisco 49ers following surgery on his right knee earlier this season that limited him.
It's tough to top the year in sports the state of Michigan has had in 2011.
Evan Smotrycz had 20 points and 10 rebounds, and Tim Hardaway Jr. added a soaring dunk during a decisive run in the second half for Michigan.
Evan Smotrycz had 17 points and 11 rebounds, and No. 20 Michigan beat Alabama A&M 87-57 on Saturday.
Michigan State defensive tackle Jerel Worthy and Michigan center David Molk were selected to The Associated Press All-America team announced Wednesday.
The other finalists were Michigan's Brady Hoke, LSU's Les Miles, Kansas State's Bill Snyder and Clemson's Dabo Swinney.
After watching his team finish off a decisive but sloppy victory, Michigan coach John Beilein offered a statement that was part prediction, part promise.
A 19-0 run by the Wolverines in the first half helped Michigan beat Arkansas Pine Bluff 63 -50 on Tuesday.
Michigan State is in for the first time this season. The Spartans have won eight straight — including a win over Gonzaga last week — since opening the season with losses to North Carolina and Duke.
The Wolverines had three players in double digits as No. 20 Michigan beats the Oakland Grizzlies 90-80 on Saturday.
Michigan coach Brady Hoke was asked about the coaches waiver on Friday.
The Wildcats didn't earn a berth in the most lucrative bowls even though they ranked three and five spots better, respectively, in the BCS standings than two at-large teams, Virginia Tech and Michigan.
The Hokies will play No. 13 Michigan, another controversial choice, in the Sugar Bowl on Jan. 3 in Louisiana.
Marquette was 11th followed by Florida, Kansas, Wisconsin, Pittsburgh, Alabama, Mississippi State, Georgetown, Creighton and Michigan;
The Sugar Bowl passed on the chance to take the higher-rated teams Sunday night, reviving long-standing complaints that the system is more about dollar signs than performance on the field.
