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Know the Opposition: Michigan (105th Meeting)

 

Published 11/21/2008 by David Thurman at Bleacher Report - College Football

Dave and Drew Thurman (12:54 pm) Mascot: Wolverines Stadium: Michigan Stadium (106,201) Coach: Rich Rodriguez (16 years overall 108-70-2) 2007 Record: 9-4 (Defeated Florida 41-35 in Capitol One Bowl) 2008 Record: 3-8 Base Offense: Ace (three wide receivers) Base Defense: 4-3 Lettermen: Returning—45; Lost—23 Returning Starters: Offense—3; Defense—7; Specialists—2 Returning Stars: WR Greg Mathews; LB Obi Ezeh Notable Alumni •Ann Coulter: Conservative political commentator and author •Mike Wallace: Longtime host of 60 Minutes •William James Mayo: Co-founder of Mayo Clinic •Dan Dierdorf: Pro football hall of famer/MNF Commentator •Jim Abbot: One-handed MLB pitcher •Gilda Radner: Actress best known for work on Saturday Night Live •Edward Wright: Astronaut; first American to walk in space •Michael Phelps: Olympic swimmer with 14 career gold medals •Gerald Ford : 38th President of the United States ... (link)

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