Michigan Wolverines: College Football
Ranking Michigan's 2013 football schedule 
May, 21, 2013
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Michael Rothstein | ESPN.com
ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- The summer is about to kick off everywhere across the United States -- Memorial Day is this weekend -- which means one thing, of course.
One season until football begins.
As you itch to get on your boats this weekend and out to the beaches if you’re near the water, first take a peek at Michigan’s schedule for the 2013 season, which begins on Aug. 31 against Central Michigan, as we rank each opponent from toughest to weakest.
One season until football begins.
As you itch to get on your boats this weekend and out to the beaches if you’re near the water, first take a peek at Michigan’s schedule for the 2013 season, which begins on Aug. 31 against Central Michigan, as we rank each opponent from toughest to weakest.
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WolverineNation Mailbag: Fantastic foe
May, 15, 2013
May 15
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Chantel Jennings | ESPN.com
ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- We’re halfway through May, Michigan’s 2014 class has nine of 16 (likely) commits. I’d say the glass is half full for Wolverine fans at this point. So with that attitude, let’s go into this week’s mailbag, which has a lot of fun and interesting questions to ponder.
Next week, Mike will take care of the mailbag so send your questions in to him (@mikerothstein, michaelrothsteinespn@gmail.com). But now, on to this week’s questions…
1. Zach Myles, Long Island: If you had a chance to schedule a future football home-and-home series, who would it be against and why?
Next week, Mike will take care of the mailbag so send your questions in to him (@mikerothstein, michaelrothsteinespn@gmail.com). But now, on to this week’s questions…
1. Zach Myles, Long Island: If you had a chance to schedule a future football home-and-home series, who would it be against and why?
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Michigan-Virginia Tech to play in '20, '21
May, 9, 2013
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Michael Rothstein | ESPN.com
ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- Two years ago, Michigan and Virginia Tech played in the Allstate Sugar Bowl. The programs announced on Thursday that they will play again -- next decade.
The Wolverines and Hokies agreed to a home-and-home deal, playing at Michigan Stadium on Sept. 19, 2020, and at Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, Va., on Sept. 11, 2021.
“I am pleased that [Michigan athletic director] Dave Brandon and I have been able to work out this agreement,” Virginia Tech athletic director Jim Weaver said in a statement. “Michigan is the winningest college football program in the country, and it will be exciting to have the Wolverines come to Lane Stadium.”
It will be the first time the teams will play during the regular season. Michigan beat Virginia Tech, 23-20, in the 2012 Sugar Bowl. After having never played a Big Ten team in the regular season, the Hokies now have three scheduled for the future: Ohio State in 2014 and a home-and-home with Wisconsin beginning in 2016.
The Wolverines and Hokies agreed to a home-and-home deal, playing at Michigan Stadium on Sept. 19, 2020, and at Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, Va., on Sept. 11, 2021.
“I am pleased that [Michigan athletic director] Dave Brandon and I have been able to work out this agreement,” Virginia Tech athletic director Jim Weaver said in a statement. “Michigan is the winningest college football program in the country, and it will be exciting to have the Wolverines come to Lane Stadium.”
It will be the first time the teams will play during the regular season. Michigan beat Virginia Tech, 23-20, in the 2012 Sugar Bowl. After having never played a Big Ten team in the regular season, the Hokies now have three scheduled for the future: Ohio State in 2014 and a home-and-home with Wisconsin beginning in 2016.
ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- Replacements and leadership are topics which come up during every offseason for every sport.
We'll examine those topics in this week’s WolverineNation Mailbag, featuring your questions. Have questions for next week? Send them to @chanteljennings on Twitter or at jenningsespn@gmail.com.
Now, on to this week’s queries.
M2go4blue from The Den asks: How well can we expect Michigan basketball to continue the success from the last two years, with the lack of upperclassman leadership this coming season? From last year, five seniors and a three-year starter in Tim Hardaway Jr. are gone. That's a lot of leadership missing.
We'll examine those topics in this week’s WolverineNation Mailbag, featuring your questions. Have questions for next week? Send them to @chanteljennings on Twitter or at jenningsespn@gmail.com.
Now, on to this week’s queries.
M2go4blue from The Den asks: How well can we expect Michigan basketball to continue the success from the last two years, with the lack of upperclassman leadership this coming season? From last year, five seniors and a three-year starter in Tim Hardaway Jr. are gone. That's a lot of leadership missing.
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ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- Michigan punter Will Hagerup, who was suspended from the team on Dec. 16, 2012 for an undisclosed violation of team rules, was reinstated to the team Tuesday.
Hagerup will be able to return to the team for voluntary summer workouts and team events. However, he will sit out the 2013-14 season and return for his final season of eligibility in the 2014-15 season.
“The past five months have been an incredible, humbling time for me," Hagerup said in a Michigan news release. “I understand my actions represent every person that supports me, as well as any man who has worn a Michigan jersey the past 133 years. … In retrospect, I needed to take a big step in the character department, and I’m excited in the progress I’ve made in the last five months.”
This wasn’t Hagerup’s first suspension. The kicker was suspended for the Ohio State game as a freshman in 2010, the first four games of the 2011-12 season and his most recent suspension, which began before the 2013 Outback Bowl. He was one of the top punters in the Big Ten last season, averaging 45.1 yards per kick.
"Getting back around his teammates is an important step in this process,"Michigan coach Brady Hoke said in a news release. "Will and I have had several discussions over the past five months, none of which have been about football. Our primary concern has been for him as a person, and that will not change. … I am pleased with his progress to this point, and he knows that must continue every day moving forward."
Hagerup will be able to return to the team for voluntary summer workouts and team events. However, he will sit out the 2013-14 season and return for his final season of eligibility in the 2014-15 season.
“The past five months have been an incredible, humbling time for me," Hagerup said in a Michigan news release. “I understand my actions represent every person that supports me, as well as any man who has worn a Michigan jersey the past 133 years. … In retrospect, I needed to take a big step in the character department, and I’m excited in the progress I’ve made in the last five months.”
This wasn’t Hagerup’s first suspension. The kicker was suspended for the Ohio State game as a freshman in 2010, the first four games of the 2011-12 season and his most recent suspension, which began before the 2013 Outback Bowl. He was one of the top punters in the Big Ten last season, averaging 45.1 yards per kick.
"Getting back around his teammates is an important step in this process,"Michigan coach Brady Hoke said in a news release. "Will and I have had several discussions over the past five months, none of which have been about football. Our primary concern has been for him as a person, and that will not change. … I am pleased with his progress to this point, and he knows that must continue every day moving forward."
ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- Draft day, three commitments and Big Ten realignment approved. Who said the end of April is slow for football? Well, whoever said it was wrong, because this past week has been jam-packed with news and stories for Michigan fans. So, let’s talk about it.
Next week Mike will take care of the mailbag so send any questions you have to him: @mikerothstein or michaelrothsteinespn@gmail.com. Now, on to this week’s questions ...
1) Darryl G., Ypsilanti: Realistically, how excited can we be about either line next season?
Next week Mike will take care of the mailbag so send any questions you have to him: @mikerothstein or michaelrothsteinespn@gmail.com. Now, on to this week’s questions ...
1) Darryl G., Ypsilanti: Realistically, how excited can we be about either line next season?
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BRADENTON, Fla. -- ESPN 150 wide receiver Artavis Scott (Tarpon Springs, Fla./East Lake), as expected, was one of the top wideouts in attendance at the IMG 7v7 Southeast regional championships over the weekend.
The four-star wide receiver visited Michigan recently and said he enjoyed his experience in Ann Arbor.
The four-star wide receiver visited Michigan recently and said he enjoyed his experience in Ann Arbor.
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BRADENTON, Fla. -- Linebacker Richard Yeargin III (Fort Lauderdale, Fla./University School) has seen his stock continue to rise in recruiting circles. The 6-foot-4, 225-pound athlete was recently surprised, however, by three new offers.
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Michael Rothstein
Michael Rothstein joined ESPN.com in 2011 after covering the University of Michigan for AnnArbor.com, Notre Dame for the Fort Wayne (Ind.) Journal Gazette and a host of colleges for the Daily News-Record (Harrisonburg, Va.). A Syracuse graduate and an East Meadow, N.Y., native, he lives in Ann Arbor, Mich. He can be reached at michaelrothsteinespn@gmail.com.
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Tom VanHaaren joined ESPN.com in 2011 after covering the University of Michigan for three years at MGoBlog.com. VanHaaren and his wife currently reside in Royal Oak, Mich. He can be reached at TomVHESPN@gmail.com.
Chantel Jennings
Chantel Jennings joined ESPN.com in 2011 after covering University of Michigan athletics for three years at The Michigan Daily. Chantel graduated from the University of Michigan with degrees in English and Spanish and lives in Ann Arbor. She can be reached at jenningsespn@gmail.com.