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Ivan Maisel, ESPN.comThe preseason hype sent the season's stock to an all-time high. Now it feels like we were part of a Ponzi scheme.
Story | Conversation | November 17, 2009Coaching "fit" hard to define
Ivan Maisel, ESPN.comWhen a coach wins, he's a good fit. When he loses, not so much. But is it really that simple?
Story | Conversation | September 15, 2009Forcier sparks Wolverines rally
Ivan Maisel, ESPN.comWhen the emotional seesaw in Ann Arbor was over, youthful Michigan had answered the questions about its QB, coach and program.
Story | Conversation | September 12, 2009Fantasy football matchups for 2009
Ivan Maisel, ESPN.comPenn State versus Virginia Tech or USC versus Florida sound good? They aren't on any real '09 schedule, but they both made our fantasy list.
Story | Conversation | June 10, 2009Minor ready to stiff-arm opponents in '09
Ivan Maisel, ESPN.comMichigan tailback Brandon Minor wants to grab his senior season by the throat. As long as his wrists cooperate, the Wolverines will be better off for it.
Story | Conversation | May 06, 2009History points to Wolverines rebounding
Ivan Maisel, ESPN.comRich Rodriguez's track record indicates success in Year 2. Michigan is hoping that pattern continues.
Story | Conversation | April 09, 2009Hitting the 2008 campaign trail
Ivan Maisel, ESPN.comThe traditional transition of power occurs in January. But now is the time to analyze the candidates and major issues. Let the debate on the 2008 season begin.
Story | Conversation | August 02, 2008Even with increased parity, lure of traditional powers is hard to resist
Ivan Maisel, ESPN.comRich Rodriguez's decision to leave his alma mater, West Virginia, for Michigan isn't comparable to Petrino-gate. Even though Rodriguez got the Mountaineers to the brink of a national title, Michigan offers something West Virginia can't: the opportunity to test himself against the game's best coaches.
Story | Conversation | December 16, 2007Wolverine coaching search not limited to Michigan Men
Ivan Maisel, ESPN.comWith the departure of Lloyd Carr official, the search for his replacement is underway in Ann Arbor, writes Ivan Maisel.
Story | Conversation | November 19, 2007Carr beloved by fellow coaches
Ivan Maisel, ESPN.comA football coach quoting an Irish poet? Lloyd Carr was not your everyday coach, writes Ivan Maisel.
Story | Conversation | November 19, 2007Carroll's coaching propels USC to top of decade ranking
Ivan Maisel, ESPN.comWith its two national championships, top-ranked recruiting classes and enthusiastic coach, USC made the strongest bid to be the top-ranked program in the last 10 years.
Story | Conversation | July 25, 2007Stewart to Westbrook silenced Big House crowd
Ivan Maisel, ESPN.comThe sheer voltage that one athletic moment can deliver makes the 1994 Colorado-Michigan thriller the best game I've ever attended.
Story | Conversation | June 07, 2007Jarrett puts spark back in Trojans offense in bowl win
Ivan Maisel, ESPN.comIn what might have been his final college game, Dwayne Jarrett stole the show in the Rose Bowl, writes Ivan Maisel.
Story | Conversation | January 01, 2007Michigan, USC ready for Rose Bowl's stage
Ivan Maisel, ESPN.comLloyd Carr and Pete Carroll haven't had to sell their players on the importance of playing in the Rose Bowl, writes Ivan Maisel.
Story | Conversation | December 31, 2006USC, Booty seek to relieve pressure
Ivan Maisel, ESPN.comUCLA gave the USC offense fits in a matchup that cost USC a BCS title shot. John David Booty will try to redeem himself against an even tougher defense in Michigan, writes Ivan Maisel.
Story | Conversation | December 30, 2006TOP SEARCHES IN NOVEMBER
Bowl Projections tops ESPN.com searches in November. Did "michigan wolverines" make the list?