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Thanks to the structure and discipline instilled in him by his mother, Devin Gardner waited for his turn under center

The recruitment of Denard Robinson came down to local favorite UCF, in-state power Florida and Michigan, where Rich Rodriguez was serious about playing the prospect at quarterback.

Through ups and downs, through record-setting and head-scratching performances, Denard Robinson has emerged with a fitting legacy: He's a Michigan Man.

Michigan's seniors survived the Rich Rodriguez era and have put the Wolverines back on a path to glory.

The leaders of the 2012 Michigan team believe they wouldn't be a favorite to win the league without the struggles the endured under Rich Rodriguez.

Fifth-year senior tight end Brandon Moore has waited patiently for his shot. Now he's got it, and "Sleepy" wants to take advantage.

In part one of an anonymous survey, Michigan's outgoing seniors talk frankly about which teammates they'd go to battle with, which will break out and Rich Rodriguez.

Story | Conversation | March 26, 2012

Defensive end Ryan Van Bergen said the hiring of defensive coordinator Greg Mattison was the best move Michigan made after ousting Rich Rodriguez.

Story | Conversation | February 22, 2012

Center David Molk wasn't going to go out feeling like he had during his first couple of seasons at Michigan. So he took it upon himself to make sure the transition from Rich Rodriguez to Brady Hoke didn't cause any major problems.

Story | Conversation | February 20, 2012

Michigan looks to restock the shelves at tight end, a spot mostly ignored during the Rich Rodriguez era.

Story | Conversation | February 02, 2012

Michigan looks to restock the shelves at tight end, a spot mostly ignored during the Rich Rodriguez era.

Story | Conversation | January 29, 2012

Questions abounded about the Michigan secondary, but new position coach Curt Mallory fashioned a unit that was more than serviceable.

Story | Conversation | December 07, 2011

In his keys to the game, Michael Rothstein writes of Michigan's need to rebound from loss, insist on QB consistency and unscramble Purdue's offense quickly.

WolverineNation's Michael Rothstein dips into the mailbag for questions about the two-QB package, the defense, and whether football or basketball has the better assistant coaches.

Brady Hoke joined the likes of Fielding Yost, Bo Schembechler and Lloyd Carr in winning his Michigan debut.

John U. Bacon was granted unrestricted access to Michigan's football program from 2008-10. From that perspective the author spins the tale of how a successful coach and a storied program produced the three worst seasons in school history.