P A S T   N E W S   I T E M S

This is where most formerly fresh links reside, reverse chronologically, after they get bumped from the main page. Links regarding a game will be on the game page.

March 2008

• First Spring practice news: AAN (1, 2, 3, 4) DFP

• Suit settlement results in Big House temporarily giving up title of biggest stadium.

• Still searching for a spring scrimmage site.

• Anxious April for Rich Rodriguez?

• Student's camera snaps wolverine in California.

• Things change - get over it.

• Carr offers advice to Richt, Bulldogs.

• Mike Debord joins NFL's Seahawks.

• Draft Analysis: Chad Henne.

• Hart says 'I don't think anybody is better than me'.

February 2008

• Long, Crable on the rise, others not so lucky.

• Florida hires Bedford to coach defensive backs.

• Rodriguez seeks WVU documents, wants to speak to AD. Finish by summer.

• Theres no mistake in Jake Long.

• New era in football, same recruiting excellence.

• Erik Campbell takes job at Iowa.

• Rodriguez immerses himself in Michigan tradition.

• Amani Toomer on Super Bowl and UM/Carr. estranged?

• Wolverines already seeing strength improvements under Barwis.

• Bobby Dodd banquet to honor Carr.

• Seven Wolverines headed to NFL scouting combine.

• The 2009 Terrelle Pryor looking at UM.

• Receiver Martavious Odoms chooses Michigan.

• Howard: Martin will get heat or praise on Rodriguez

• Rodriguez pleased but not done recruting.

• Purdue coach cries foul at U-M.

• Heisman winner Desmond Howard will be honored.

• Bittersweet day for the Mealers

• RR defends Michigan residency.

• Recruiting covearage from: Mgoblue.com; AAN (1, 2, 3);Detroit Free Press(1, 2, 3, 4, 5); Detroit news (1, 2)

• Pryor says he needs more time to pick a college.

• Arkansas will ask NCAA to waive year off for Mallett.

• Recruiting rankings don't guarantee football success.

• Rodriguez trying to keep suit in federal court.

January 2008

• Pryor-ity is finding QB. Pryor may dealy decision.

• Martin's bank gives RR 1.5 million credit. RR files credit with court.

• Schembechler might get own official day in Michigan.

• Rodriguez named top off-season hire.

• Hart wins twice at event for college stars.

• If no Pryor can Daniels be QB?

• Stadium construction photos.

• Rodriguez says promises broken, WVU attorney denies.

• Witherspoon is back in.

• Mistake free Henne not enough for senior bowl win. Thinking of the future.

• Howard sad U-M didn't hire a Michigan Man.

• Recruits keep early promises.

• How the last three recruiting years have fared.

• Adams: Beating Florida 'felt like winning a national title'.

• Rodriguez, WVU athletic department had long been at odds.

• Check out the Orange County Chopper Michigan bike auction, A Mott Children’s Hospital benefit.

• Recruiting class in top 15. (List)

• Henne improves his draft stock at Senior Bowl practices.

• 2008 recruit Witherspoon may commit elsewhere.

• Henne hints at the possibility of more departures.

• Lions hire Scot Loeffler as QB coach.

• AD Martin has confidence in plan.

• Pay pool grows for U-M assistants.

• Terrelle Pryor talks about his trip to Michigan. 1, 2

• Henne wants to shine for the NFL scouts at the Senior Bowl.

• Rodriguez's contract: $2.5 million a year; $4 million buyout.

• Rodriguez gets incentive payment from WV.

• Albom: WV Rodriguez mess could one day be ours.

• Pryor will be at tonight's basketball game. (But don't bring any signs)

• Pryor and Charlie Batch, will visit LSU next.

• Mallett's transfer to Arkansas made official.AAN, DFP, DN (AR press 1, 2)

• Rodriguez tired of dirty campaign.

• Top-rated Pryor to visit this weekend.

• Rodriguez's agent disputes paper shredding allegation.

• Rodriguez's WVU buyout claim to be settled in federal court.

• Terrance Taylor returns for his senior year.

• Manningham to enter draft.

• Mallett bound for Arkansas? Dad says no.

• Rodriguez snags his initial recruit. A list of 08 recruits

• Capital One Bowl a hit on TV.

• Brady; What the star quarterback was like at Michigan.

• Henne, Crable, to play in Senior Bowl.

• Rodriguez: All business from the get-go.

• New strength coach ready to run his players into ground.

• Rodriguez must beat OSU to No. 1 recruit Terrelle Pryor.

• Meet the new staff.

• Dream comes true for new assistant.

• Rodriguez wants to recruit two QBs, maybe a few junior college players.

• New strength coach Mike Barwis.

• Rodriguez, staff visiting players at their homes.

• Rodriguez is aggressive, blunt and demanding in his first days.

• Rodriguez completes staff with Scott Shafer as Defensive Coordinator.1, 2, 3, 4

• Bass determined to play football again.

• Due to construction Spring Game may be at Ford Field.

• Pryor will travel to U-M with Charlie Batch.

• Tennessee not as likely an option for DeBord, Loeffler and Mallett.

• Why smart Steven Threet could start at QB.

• Arrington makes The ESPN All Bowl Team.

• A look at the locker room after the bowl win.

• Rodriguez yet to answer suit.

• Mallett says he felt 'forced out' because of new offense.

• Considering transfer to Tennessee and other schools.

• Rodriguez says Manningham, Arrington and Mallett gone.1, 2, 3, 4, 5

• Koger eager to play for Rodriguez.

• Jay Hopson hired as defensive assistant. Rest of coaches announced.

• Rodriguez family harassed, threatened since WVU resignation.

• A little about Rod Smith.

• U-M, OSU top Pryor's list.

• Michigan finishes 18th in AP Poll; 19th in Coaches Poll.

• Stonum enrolls early.

• Moeller, who refused breathalyzer, pays fine.

• Strength and conditioning staff plus two asst announced.1, 2

• Top high school safety chooses Michigan.

• Rodriguez just one of many changes.

• Key issues for Rich Rod: Mario Manningham, Ryan Mallett, filling a staff.

• Pryor's Buckeye sticker reheats rivalry.

• Mallett and the transfer rumors. 1, 2, 3, 4

• Jackson's rehiring secured recruit Sam McGuffie to U-M.

• Carr savors 'special day'.

• Recruits McGuffie and Cissoko trying to bring Pryor to U-M.

• Anthony Carter is SI's Greatest College Football Player.

• Louisville hires English.

• Pryor will visit in about a month, not worried about possible Mallett transfer.

• Carr goes out a winner! UM 41 UF 35: Press links and game info on Game Page.

• Louisville hires English.

• Rodriguez: On his new staff, buyout and Ryan Mallett.

• Pryor will visit in about a month, not worried about possible Mallett transfer.