Lynn Henning

U-M's lack of success under Rich Rodriguez is mystifying

What needs to be explained is why this "process" the second-year Michigan coach cited several times Saturday was necessary at a school where football was fairly successful for 40 years ahead of his arrival. - 11/07/2009

• Wolverines blow two-TD lead, plummet to 1-5 in Big Ten
• Wolverines blow two-TD lead, plummet to 1-5 in Big Ten

• Photos: Purdue 38, U-M 36

Purdue 38, Michigan 36

Wolverines blow two-TD lead, plummet to 1-5 in Big Ten

Michigan did close in during the final minutes when Brandon Minor scored on a 1-yard touchdown run with 2:10 left in the game. But the Wolverines failed on a two-point conversion that would have tied the game when Tate Forcier was sacked. "We're a really close group," said defensive lineman Ryan Van Bergen, whose team has lost three straight. "We haven't broken apart at all." - 11/07/2009

• U-M's lack of success under Rich Rodriguez is mystifying
• Brandon Minor has few words to explain another U-M setback
• Rich Rodriguez disappointed with behavior of Purdue coach
• Terrelle Pryor stars as Ohio State beats No. 11 Penn State
• Northwestern shatters Iowa's dream season

• Photos: Purdue 38, U-M 36
• Box score: Purdue 38, U-M 36
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Brandon Minor has few words to explain another U-M setback

These defeats that have become too commonplace during Minor's junior and senior seasons have a way of wearing on a man who never quite imagined Michigan sitting at 5-5, 1-5 in the Big Ten. - 11/07/2009

• Wolverines blow two-TD lead, plummet to 1-5 in Big Ten
• Wolverines blow two-TD lead, plummet to 1-5 in Big Ten

Notebook

Rich Rodriguez disappointed with behavior of Purdue coach

Danny Hope introduced his starting left guard, Zach Reckman, to Rodriguez, and seemed to indicate that the Michigan coach was responsible for getting the Purdue guard suspended earlier this season. - 11/07/2009

• Wolverines blow two-TD lead, plummet to 1-5 in Big Ten
• Wolverines blow two-TD lead, plummet to 1-5 in Big Ten

Wolverines 2-minute drill

Purdue's protection will test U-M's Brandon Graham

Can defensive end Brandon Graham get to Purdue quarterback Joey Elliott? Can Michigan run the ball with some authority now that Brandon Minor is healthy? - 11/07/2009

U-M's Manny Harris cautious, but scores 25 in exhibition win

Harris was nursing a hamstring injury and has been limited in practice. Freshman point guard Darius Morris earned the start and played a consistent game. - 11/06/2009

• Photos: Michigan 73, Wayne State 54

Domino's chairman discusses Michigan athletic director's job

Domino's chairman and CEO Dave Brandon on several occasions during a radio interview Friday said he currently has a "terrific" job, but he never excluded himself as a candidate for the Michigan athletic director's job. - 11/06/2009

• U-M and MSU buck nationwide trend of athletics cuts
• U-M veteran LB Obi Ezeh 'still in the mix'

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U-M and MSU buck nationwide trend of athletics cuts

Among the enduring values of the state of Michigan is that athletic participation and accomplishment on campus are eminently worthwhile pursuits. The long-standing, national leadership of sports programs at the University of Michigan and Michigan State University, especially, are largely taken for granted and are sources of pride. But, nationally, the financial health of athletics increasingly is at risk. - 11/06/2009

• Larry Caper's dad: 'I can't go against my son'
• Domino's chairman discusses Michigan athletic director's job
• Larry Caper might start for Spartans against Broncos
• Athletics budgets tight at MAC schools
• U-M still searching for its starting point guard
• U-M veteran LB Obi Ezeh 'still in the mix'

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U-M still searching for its starting point guard

Shortly after tiny LeMoyne College upset Syracuse last Tuesday night in a basketball exhibition game, Michigan coach John Beilein's cell phone started ringing. - 11/06/2009

• U-M and MSU buck nationwide trend of athletics cuts
• U-M veteran LB Obi Ezeh 'still in the mix'

Football: Notebook

U-M veteran LB Obi Ezeh 'still in the mix'

Obi Ezeh has been quite good even though Ezeh, who had started 29 straight games, was replaced in the starting lineup by Kevin Leach. - 11/06/2009

• Domino's chairman discusses Michigan athletic director's job
• U-M and MSU buck nationwide trend of athletics cuts
• U-M still searching for its starting point guard

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Sam Webb: Recruiting

Devin Gardner affirms commitment to U-M, considers early enrollment

Few who have watched Inkster quarterback Devin Gardner perform over the past year would argue with his designation as one of the top five quarterbacks in the country. - 11/05/2009

Bob Wojnowski: Pigskin picks

To football fans, hoops are looking good right now

Michigan now regularly loses Big Ten games by 25 points and tosses the ball away as if scattering flowers at a wedding. - 11/05/2009

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Angelique S. Chengelis: U-M insider

Brandon's no Minor gain for Wolverines

Minor, who has battled a nagging high ankle/foot sprain this season, has: a) practiced this week, and b) practiced well, coach Rich Rodriguez said Wednesday. - 11/05/2009

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Join the live U-M football chat at noon

Beat writer Angelique Chengelis will take your questions and comments in an hour-long online chat. - 11/05/2009

• Brandon's no Minor gain for Wolverines