Andy Katz: Maize gives blue state of Michigan reason to smile
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sports.espn.go.com — NEW YORK -- It was just one game, but it was against one of the most famous programs on one of the most famous stages. Michigan's 55-52 win over No. 4 UCLA on Thursday night may have given a reprieve, for two hours at least, to a Wolverine State that has been gripped by melancholy due to a ...
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Werewolf Bar Mitzvah screams WOOO Daytona to Dayton 2008!
Flyers Fieldhouse — ... It's my blog and I'll do what I want. Word. At least give me this and I'll quietly accept death when it comes tomorrow at noon.

Michigan beats No. 4 UCLA, bails out the ...
Deadspin — Michigan beats No. 4 UCLA, bails out the auto industry and finds the Obamas a puppy all in one night. [ESPN] ...

"A win for the city of Ann Arbor"
The Diag — Let me get one more feel-good basketball piece in here before Michigan meets up with Duke in a few hours - just in case that one doesn't go as well as last night's upset over UCLA. Andy Katz has Michigan leading ESPN.com's college basketball page last night, with a column talking about the significance of Thursday's victory . "Whether it was a need or not, I don't know, but it really helps,'' said second-year Michigan coach John Beilein. "We're all following the [auto industry bailout] meetings in Washington. "This is a very proud state and the auto industry is trying to fix ...

Game 4: Michigan vs. Duke Pre-Game
UM Hoops.com — ... were the ones dictating the pace and play. Do we come out with the same swagger early against Duke? It could be a fun night if we hold onto the ball and hit a couple triples. It’s becoming very clear to me why Beilein has so much success in a tournament atmosphere, there just isn’t enough time for other teams to prepare to face the 1-3-1 and his offense in a night or two. Lot’s of reactions to U-M’s win last night, here are some highlights: Win over UCLA helps Michigan’s mindset on and off court Andy Katz talks about the ...

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