Minutes before Michigan freshman goaltender Josh Blackburn takes the ice to battle Lake Superior in his regular season debut Sunday, he may be visited by a special guest: his predecessor, Marty Turco.
The recently graduated Turco might make an appearance at Yost Ice Arena for Michigan's national championship banner-raising ceremony, depending on his own hockey schedule. Turco, a member of the Dallas Stars' farm system, is set to play the following night at home in Kalamazoo for the Michigan K-Wings.
Turco rumored to be visiting successor
As Jason Vinson's final punt of the game soared into the depressing gray sky of this past Saturday afternoon, Kahlil Hill made the mistake that saved Michigan's season.
His inability to return the punt - Hill was tackled in the end zone for a safety - secured Michigan's 12-9 victory and begged the question: Who were those headhunters?
"Big Danger" team makes a name for himself
Whether he's ready or not, Marcus Ray may soon know whether he can return to the Wolverines.
The Michigan Athletic Department's compliance division confirmed yesterday that its internal investigation into Ray's alleged contact with an agent is complete. The office also said that the report has been submitted to the NCAA.NCAA set to decide on Ray
Michigan volleyball coach Greg Giovanazzi was a much happier man this weekend than he was 10 days ago.
After dropping the first two games of the Big Ten schedule to mid-tier teams Sept. 24-25, Giovanazzi was looking for betters play from his team for the rest of the season. 
Giovanazzi's mood improving after weekend
Field hockey nears matches with bitter rivals
By most measures, the Michigan field hockey team has already had a successful 1998 season.
It currently ranks ninth in the nation with a 10-2 record, including a perfect 3-0 mark in Big Ten play.
Michigan defenseman Bob Gassoff found himself in an unusual position on Saturday - forward.
"I walked into the rink Saturday morning for our meeting and saw my name up on the board," Gassoff said. "I had to kind of look twice to make sure I wasn't seeing things, but you have to be able to react quickly and adjust."Gassoff shows versatility while playing forward
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Jamal Lewis, the leading rusher for No. 4 Tennessee, will miss the rest of the regular season after tearing a knee ligament, coach Phillip Fulmer said yesterday.
"There's a chance he'll be back for a bowl game or a championship game, but that's not likely. It's really unfortunate for Jamal," Fulmer said after practice. Star Tailback Lewis done Volunteering for year
The Western Michigan athletic department announced Friday that it has concluded the internal investigation into its men's ice hockey program.
Officials found Broncos coach Bill Wilkinson - who has been suspended since Sept. 21 - responsible for two minor NCAA infractions.Western icers dealt one-game suspension, Wilkinson reinstated
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