RichRod facing unique Year 2 obstacles at U-M

...defense against No. 20 Wisconsin if sophomore Kevin Leach once again gets the nod over senior Obi Ezeh at middle linebacker. Several veterans haven't progressed this fall, but there weren't that many...

...USA; Illinois Fighting Illini running back Jason Ford (21) looks to get around Michigan Wolverines linebacker Obi Ezeh (45) during the third quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Weber-US PRESSWIRE

Big Ten awards update

...for the award: Michigan State's Greg Jones, Penn State's Sean Lee and Michigan's Obi Ezeh. Jones is tied for the national lead in tackles with 97, including five sacks. Lee has...

Ugly sequence for Michigan spurs Penn State

...as Daryll Clark found a streaking Andrew Quarless for a 60-yard touchdown. Quarless beat linebacker Obi Ezeh on the play. The Lions now lead 19-7

Kiper's top five by position: juniors

Looking ahead to the 2010 NFL draft, Mel Kiper ranks the top five juniors at each position.

Story | Conversation | October 21, 2009

Four Big 12 linebackers Butkus Award semifinalists

...as pass-rushing defensive ends. Here's a look at the complete group of 16 semifinalists. Obi Ezeh, Michigan Chris Galippo, USC Greg Jones, Michigan State Sean Lee, Penn State Rolando McClain, Alabama Brandon...

Five SEC players make Butkus cut

...Wake Forest's Aaron Curry. Here's the complete list of the 16 semifinalists for 2009: Obi Ezeh, Michigan Chris Galippo, Southern Cal Mark Herzlich, Boston College Greg Jones, Michigan State Sergio Kindle, Texas...

Butkus Award semifinalists announced

Boston College's Mark Herzlich was among the 16 semifinalists for the Butkus Award announced on Friday. Herzlich is out for the season while recovering from a rare form of cancer called Ewing's Sarcoma.

Herzlich, Sturdivant on Butkus semifinanlist list

...and Herzlich are the ACC's only representatives on the list. Here is the official list: " Obi Ezeh, Michigan " Chris Galippo, Southern California " Mark Herzlich, Boston College " Greg Jones, Michigan State " Sergio Kindle, Texas...

Kiper's top 5 by position: Juniors

Looking ahead to the 2010 NFL draft, Mel Kiper ranks the top 5 juniors at each position.

Story | Conversation | October 13, 2009

It's game day at Kinnick Stadium

...from a finished product on defense, but they do have some playmakers in Brandon Graham and Obi Ezeh. 3. Win the field-position battle -- Punter Zoltan Mesko can be an extremely effective weapon for...

Kiper's top 5 by position: Juniors

Looking ahead to the 2010 NFL draft, Mel Kiper ranks the top 5 juniors at each position.

Story | Conversation | October 07, 2009

Kiper's Top 5 by position: Juniors

Looking ahead to the 2010 NFL draft, Mel Kiper ranks the top five juniors at each position.

Story | Conversation | September 30, 2009

Indiana receiver Damarlo Belcher, right, is tackled by Michigan cornerback Donovan Warren, foreground, and linebacker Obi Ezeh during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Sept...

Kiper's Top 5 by position: Juniors

Looking ahead to the 2010 NFL draft, Mel Kiper ranks the Top 5 juniors at each position.

Story | Conversation | September 16, 2009