Athletic survival? Get well-endowed

The economy is down, and money is scarce. So some athletic departments are turning to alums -- Michigan's Braylon Edwards is one -- to endow the scholarships they hand out to players.

Mel Kiper's latest 2010 Big Board

ESPN NFL draft Insider Mel Kiper Jr. ranks the top 25 pro prospects on Dec. 22, 2009. Biggest news: Anthony Davis of Rutgers debuts (No. 15) and Jahvid Best of Cal falls off entirely.

Story | Conversation | December 21, 2009

Michigan 76, Coppin St. 46

Michigan 76, Coppin St. 46

...19, 2009; Lawrence, KS, USA; Kansas Jayhawks guard Xavier Henry (1) gues up for a layup as Michigan Wolverines guard Zack Novak (0) attempts to block the shot during the first half of the game...

Wilson de-commits from Stanford

...Fla./Northwestern) has de-committed from Stanford. The four-star prospect says his top three are now Michigan, Tennessee and South Florida. Wilson informed ESPN.com of his decision via text message

PASADENA, CA - JANUARY 01: Wide receiver Braylon Edwards #1 of the Michigan Wolverines celebrates a touchdown against the Texas Longhorns in the 91st Rose Bowl Game at the Rose...

Wolverines junior Warren won't return

Michigan junior cornerback Donovan Warren said Sunday he'll enter the next NFL draft.

Marcus Morris' career-high 23 help No. 1 Kansas top Michigan

Marcus Morris had a career-high 23 points and 10 rebounds, and Sherron Collins scored 19 to help No. 1 Kansas hold on for a grinding 75-64 win over Michigan on Saturday.

Dec 19, 2009; Lawrence, KS, USA; Kansas Jayhawks forward Marcus Morris (22) dunks the ball as Michigan Wolverines guard Zack Novak (0) is late on the defense during the first half of the game...

Midseason review: CCHA

We're midway through the men's college hockey season, so it's time to evaluate what's been happening on the ice. Blair Riley and Ferris State are the talk of the CCHA.

October 3 2009: Quarterback Kirk Cousins of the Michigan State Spartans attempts a pass during the Spartans 26-20 victory over the University of Michigan Wolverines...

Original Caption: ORLANDO, FL - NOVEMBER 27: Manny Harris #3 of the Michigan Wolverines looks to pass against the Marquette Golden Eagles during the Old Spice Classic at Disney's...

ORLANDO, FL - NOVEMBER 27: Manny Harris #3 of the Michigan Wolverines looks to pass against the Marquette Golden Eagles during the Old Spice Classic at Disney's...

Bigger isn't better for Big Ten

Big Ten expansion is a mistake. It would dilute traditions, and it mirrors the failed assumption that bigger is better in today's America, Jeff MacGregor writes.

Marvin Robinson

Marvin Robinson