The new advertising boards unveiled in Crisler Arena last night added some corporate punch to the normally lifeless building, treating fans to rotating reminders about their favorite soft drinks and hardware stores.
But it was the Michigan basketball team, sporting a newly revived post game, that really sent a message last night. The Wolverines used their size to outmuscle Detroit Mercy, coming away with a 62-55 victory over the Titans.
'M' nets first win of the season
With two losses before last night's game, the Michigan basketball team was desperately in search of more than just a victory. It needed some respect, and maybe a theme, like Detroit Mercy.
The Titans' public relations department-concocted theme for this season is "Repeat the Beat," a play on both the Titans' trip to the NCAA Tournament last season as well as their location in the heart of Motown. So last night, after dropping the first two games of the season, the Wolverines decided to adopt the theme "Turn the Beat Around.'M' frontcourt gains R-E-S-P-E-C-T
Only two things are guaranteed when the Michigan and Michigan State hockey teams meet tonight at Yost Ice Arena.
1) Michigan State coach Ron Mason will sport his pickle-green blazer behind the Spartans' bench.
Top conference teams face off
With its first win under its belt, the Michigan women's basketball team must keep on improving to beat their upcoming opponents. Saturday's game will be more of a challenge than the 96-73 spanking of Detroit Mercy.
Michigan (1-1) will face Colorado on Saturday at 5 p.m at Crisler Arena. This will be the first meeting between the Big Ten and Big XII teams. Colorado also hopes for a second straight win after opening the season with a 70-58 win against Denver this past Saturday.Blue to battle Buffaloes
Apparently, a No. 9 national ranking wasn't good enough to get the Michigan field hockey team into the NCAA's 12-team tournament.
At least the Wolverines can take consolation that its senior co-captains, Amy Philbrook and Loveita Wilkinson, were selected to represent Michigan against the nation's best in the Division 1 North/South Field Hockey All-Star Game, tomorrow, as part of field hockey's Final Four weekend.
'M' captains to play with nations best
It's a common belief that sometimes an immediate sacrifice is necessary for success in the long run. This has been the philosophy of the Michigan Women's swimming team this season.
Michigan coach Jim Richardson planned to train his swimmers and divers in preparation for the upcoming winter season and not worry about the less important fall season dual meets.
Women tread Penn State waters
Top left: Running back Tshimanga Biakabutuka rolled through Ohio State's defense for 313 yards, helping Michigan shock an undefeated, No. 2 Ohio State team led by eventual Heisman winner Eddie George, 31-23.
War for the Roses
Early in this football season - say, a little more than two months ago - there were signs indicating that Tom Brady's days as Michigan's starting quarterback were numbered.
From the get-go, the stars seemed to be aligned against Brady. Fifth-year senior Scott Dreisbach was more experienced, after all; incoming freshman Drew Henson had the fans, the Yankees and Sports Illustrated on his side. Heck, even Lloyd Carr called Henson "the most talented quarterback" he'd ever been around.The Main Event: When Ohio State and Michigan square off tomorrow, all eyes will be on the quarterbacks
The Main Event:: When Ohio State and Michigan square off tomorrow, all eyes will be on the quarterbacks Traveling up and down the field against Indiana, Clarence Williams remained a focused man. His eyes followed the action of Michigan's offensive line, the defensive lines and the holes that opened.
The Main Event::: When Ohio State and Michigan square off tomorrow, all eyes will be on the quarterbacks Every week this season, with one exception when he had a prior commitment, John Cooper dutifully addressed the media on Tuesday afternoons. His comments on the Big Ten teleconference always began addressing the Buckeyes' previous game - usually a victory. But consistently, when the questions began, the conversation turned to his obsession with Michigan.
For about three weeks in late September, it appeared increasingly likely that Marcus Ray had played in his final Ohio State game.
Ray, suspended from the Michigan football team for improper dealings with an agent, had no idea at the time whether his collegiate career was over after just two games - or whether he'd get another crack at the hated Buckeyes.Ray returns to homeland
As the season turned ... "Hey, look over here! Remember us? Up here, in Madison - we still have a chance ..." That's probably how Wisconsin feels right now. With all the hype surrounding the Michigan-Ohio State game and all its Rose Bowl implications, the Badgers seem to have fallen out of the limelight. They're the odd-men out.
As the season turned ... Sporting venues around the country often develop those little nicknames that sports writers and announcers love to use. 'The Big House.' 'The Joe.' 'The Big Sombrero.' 'The House that Ruth Built.' 'The Friendly Confines.'
The season recaps ...
A tale of two seasons
11-20-98
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