It's time to Gopher broke.
As stupid as that sounds - and it sounds, admittedly, pretty stupid - this weekend marks Michigan's last real chance to blow it.
Beware of Gophers: 'M' looks to keep Jug again
Even if the Michigan hockey team gets scared this Halloween weekend, the Wolverines will have their mommies and daddies near to give them a big hug and make it all better.
This weekend is Parents' Weekend for the Michigan hockey team, which might give the Wolverines a much-needed edge over their two opponents - Bowling Green tonight and Northern Michigan tomorrow.
Parents are trick to help Blue get treat
On Oct. 31, 1903 - exactly 95 years ago, tomorrow - Minnesota fans poured out onto the field after the Golden Gophers scored a late touchdown against Michigan.
The 20,000 fans from the bleachers, the stands and even treetops and telephone poles rushed out, even before the final whistle sounded in Minneapolis.
No point-a-minute for Michigan? No problem
Jamal Crawford, a 6-foot-5 guard from Seattle, made himself the fourth member of Michigan's 1999 men's basketball recruiting class Wednesday when he verbally committed to play for the Wolverines next season.
Crawford joins guards Kevin Gaines, a blue chip recruit, and Gavin Groninger, giving Michigan what looks like a solid backcourt into the 21st Century. Forward Leland Anderson rounds out the commitments. 
Crawford commits
It's déjà vu for the Michigan field hockey team this week.
With a sweep of this weekend's games against Northwestern and Iowa, Michigan will clinch at least a share of the Big Ten title. 
Blue field hockey looks to repeat last year's success this weekend
Revenge will be on the minds of the Michigan volleyball team when the Wolverines prepare to take on Indiana at 7 p.m. tonight at Cliff Keen Arena. In the first meeting between the two teams, a month ago in Bloomington, the Hoosiers swept Michigan.
'M' looks for revenge
Set to enter the final tournament of the fall season, the Michigan men's golf team heads to Palo Alto, Calif., this weekend for the Stanford Invitational. The 18-team annual tournament boasts several of the nation's top collegiate programs - only the top 12 finishers at the event earn a return invite.
Go west, young men
10-30-98
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