Michigan Takes On Duke In Maui Invitational
Mason Plumlee had 13 rebounds and Andre Dawkins added 10 points for the Blue Devils, who move on to Tuesday's semifinals against No. 15 Michigan, which knocked off No. 8 Memphis.
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Mason Plumlee had 13 rebounds and Andre Dawkins added 10 points for the Blue Devils, who move on to Tuesday's semifinals against No. 15 Michigan, which knocked off No. 8 Memphis.
Michigan's Brady Hoke is just days away from his first game as a head coach against rival Ohio State, a matchup that he has been pointing toward since he was hired.
Rich Rodriguez turned West Virginia into a national championship contender before flaming out as Michigan coach under enormous expectations.
I don't think any Michigan fan could expect what the Wolverines have been able to accomplish this season so far.
Former U-M football coach, Rich Rodriguez, was fired by Michigan after last season and has been working as a television analyst this year.
Tim Hardaway Jr. scored 21 to help lead the Michigan Wolverines to victory over the Memphis Tigers 73-61 Monday during the opening game in the Maui Invitational.
Just three weeks ago, Ohio State held out hope of playing for the Big Ten title.
The eight coaches sat at a table perched on soft grass, leis around their necks, palms swaying above their heads, the Pacific Ocean crashing behind.
The 17th-ranked Wolverines (9-2, 5-2 Big Ten) are rolling and the Buckeyes (6-5, 3-4) are slumping heading into what's known as "The Game" on Saturday at the Big House.
The Wolverines(9-2, 5-2 Big Ten) had not beaten a nationally ranked team at Michigan Stadium in years.
Michigan has earned some respect, winning at least eight games for the first time in four years.
The winner will break a second-place tie in the Big Ten's Legends Division, which is led by Michigan State, and might have a chance to play in a BCS bowl.
John Beilein gave his team credit for consistency, at least.
It's been almost a half century since Nebraska's last visit to Michigan Stadium, the place where one of the most powerful college football programs of the modern era emerged.
Michigan backup safety Marvin Robinson's home invasion case has been adjourned until Jan. 11.
