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In conjunction with colleague Mark Schlabach's story on the history of pranks in college sports and the differentiation between a prank and vandalism, Michael Rothstein and Chantel Jennings decided to reflect and share our favorite college sports-re...

ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- Quick Hits is a look at the must-know facts for each region in regard to Michigan and its football recruiting efforts. It will give you an idea of the Wolverines' history in that region, as well as what one can expect from that re...

ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- A year ago, no one knew who Marshon Lattimore (Cleveland/Glenville) was. Today, Alabama, USC, Michigan, Ohio State and Oregon are knocking on his door, hoping the all-everything athlete might choose to continue his football career...

Every Thursday our writers sit down and discuss a few topics surrounding Michigan athletics. However, with the summer upon us, vacations are here and Mike is relaxing this week so with this roundtable we invited in WolverineNation editor Bob McClella...

ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- John Brogan stood at the front of his history classroom attempting to do what every good teacher does: make his class interesting and unique. He surveyed the class, which held several of the school's athletes, and a thought came a...

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Outside linebacker Jamal Davis II (Canton, Ohio/McKinley) has a favorite. Well, sort of. The 6-foot-2, 205-pound Davis is a big fan of Michigan -- he grew up emulating a certain Heisman Trophy winner -- so the Wolverines are h...

Peter Winovich was 10 years old when his younger brother, Chase (Jefferson Hills, Pa./Jefferson Hills), was born. The elder Winovich picked up football when Chase was an infant and the younger brother, unsurprisingly like so many younger siblings, wo...

Once a Michigan man always a Michigan man. Or maybe not. While the list of schools interested in running back Sherman Saunders (Lorain, Ohio/Lorain) continues to grow, the sophomore standout continues to put one in front. It's the school he ...

It's been an interesting process for ESPN 150 prospect Lawrence Marshall (Southfield, Mich./Southfield). He made a commitment to Ohio State in February that lasted a few days, and is now a part of Michigan's 2014 class after committing to Michigan on...

With seven commitments in the ESPN 150, Michigan has been on a roll in the 2014 class. That continued Saturday as the Wolverines picked up their eighth ESPN 150 prospect. Defensive end Lawrence Marshall (Southfield, Mich./Southfield) confirmed in ...

ESPN 150 athlete John "JuJu" Smith, yet another Long Beach Poly product, is a versatile performer on and off the field.

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Detroit Cass Tech and Southfield High are set to face off on Aug. 30 at the Prep Kickoff Classic, in what should be an exciting game loaded with top talent. We got a preview of some of that talent on Sunday in Grand Rapids, Mich., at the adidas In...

ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- Running back Jonathan Hilliman (Jersey City, NJ/St. Peter's Prep) has decided to postpone trips to Michigan, Ohio State, North Carolina and Georgia to May. "I want to focus on my ACT's and SAT's coming up," Hilliman said. "I ha...

Defensive back Jabrill Peppers (Paramus, N.J./Paramus Catholic) can choose any school he would like. From the SEC to the Big Ten, Peppers is coveted by most top programs across the country. He is still mulling through the information in front of him,...

Running back Elijah Hood (Charlotte, N.C./Charlotte Catholic) had his list narrowed dow to Notre Dame, Michigan and Ohio State and seemed destined to head North. That changed recently, though, as Hood and his family have been talking about his future...

ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- A lot of athletes don't hit the public eye until they get onto a college campus and play on Saturdays. But for football players at high-profile programs throughout the country, that spotlight comes a bit early. Watch List offen...