http://espn.go.com/colleges/michigan/ Latest Michigan Recruiting news from WolverineNation.com en-us Thu, 23 Feb 2012 02:19:34 PST http://backend.userland.com/rss webmaster@espn.go.com http://a.espncdn.com/i/tvlistings/tv_espn_original.gif http://espn.go.com 84 34 30 Copyright 2012 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 Exit interview: Captain took it upon himself to restore order in locker room, program]]> Tue, 21 Feb 2012 08:21:38 PST http://insider.espn.go.com/colleges/michigan/football/story/_/id/7595497/david-molk-helped-restore-program-michigan-wolverines http://insider.espn.go.com/colleges/michigan/football/story/_/id/7595497/david-molk-helped-restore-program-michigan-wolverines Sophomore running back Adonis Smith is leaving Northwestern, Wildcats coach Pat Fitzgerald announced on Wednesday. ]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 14:52:59 PST http://espn.go.com/chicago/ncf/story/_/id/7604016/adonis-smith-transferring-northwestern-wildcats http://espn.go.com/chicago/ncf/story/_/id/7604016/adonis-smith-transferring-northwestern-wildcats "Playoff" was hardly the word of the day at the final meeting of college football's commissioners to discuss the future of the sport's postseason. "Metaphor" was more apt.]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 13:13:41 PST http://espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/id/7603336/bcs-leaders-meet-again-wednesday-continue-look-possible-options http://espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/id/7603336/bcs-leaders-meet-again-wednesday-continue-look-possible-options Deshaun Thomas scored 19 points and Ohio State (No. 9 ESPN/USA Today, No. 8 AP) regained its shooting touch, rolling over Illinois 83-67 on Tuesday night to remain in the thick of the Big Ten race.]]> Tue, 21 Feb 2012 20:43:22 PST http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=320520194 http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=320520194 How many teams will be allowed to play for the national championship is just one of the many issues being considered by the guys who run the BCS.]]> Tue, 21 Feb 2012 22:09:55 PST http://espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/id/7600382/bcs-leaders-no-rush-pick-postseason-system http://espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/id/7600382/bcs-leaders-no-rush-pick-postseason-system Ohio State University officials remained in contact with a memorabilia dealer they were investigating for wrongdoing and used him as a mole to rat out others, according to records released this month in response to a public records request submitted by ESPN.

First, a little helpful context: Sales of licensed collegiate merchandise is a multimillion-dollar revenue stream for the university. And, as we've seen time and time again, the memorabilia and autographs area can be an NCAA violation concern,...]]> Tue, 21 Feb 2012 07:01:11 PST http://espn.go.com/espn/otl/blog/_/name/assael_shaun/id/7597093/ohio-state-used-college-football-memorabilia-dealer-mole-investigated-others-file http://espn.go.com/espn/otl/blog/_/name/assael_shaun/id/7597093/ohio-state-used-college-football-memorabilia-dealer-mole-investigated-others-file NU's historic bid hinges on beating Michigan, but one alum is too nervous to tune in]]> Tue, 21 Feb 2012 06:35:40 PST http://espn.go.com/chicago/story/_/id/7596489/northwestern-win-territory-quest-first-ncaa-tournament-bid http://espn.go.com/chicago/story/_/id/7596489/northwestern-win-territory-quest-first-ncaa-tournament-bid Beleaguered Illinois coach Bruce Weber, whose team's fifth consecutive loss on Saturday was punctuated by one of his players shedding tears on the bench, tried to rally his troops Monday by challenging them not to feel sorry for him or for themselves.]]> Mon, 20 Feb 2012 18:35:41 PST http://espn.go.com/chicago/ncb/story/_/id/7595874/illinois-bruce-weber-want-pity-party http://espn.go.com/chicago/ncb/story/_/id/7595874/illinois-bruce-weber-want-pity-party Draymond Green had 20 points and 10 rebounds, and Austin Thornton scored a career-high 17 points to lead No. 8 Michigan State past short-handed Purdue 76-62 Sunday.]]> Sun, 19 Feb 2012 16:38:01 PST http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=320502509 http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=320502509 No. 17 Wisconsin 65, Penn St. 55]]> Sun, 19 Feb 2012 17:16:44 PST http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=320500275 http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=320500275 Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz has hired his son, Brian, away from the New England Patriots to coach the Hawkeyes offensive line.]]> Sat, 18 Feb 2012 09:24:37 PST http://espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/id/7589062/iowa-hawkeyes-kirk-ferentz-hires-son-brian-new-england-patriots http://espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/id/7589062/iowa-hawkeyes-kirk-ferentz-hires-son-brian-new-england-patriots Illinois coach Bruce Weber said Friday he has no intention of resigning and wants to finish his career at the school.]]> Fri, 17 Feb 2012 12:42:52 PST http://espn.go.com/chicago/ncb/story/_/id/7586669/illinois-coach-bruce-weber-says-resign http://espn.go.com/chicago/ncb/story/_/id/7586669/illinois-coach-bruce-weber-says-resign Purdue has kicked guard Kelsey Barlow off the men's basketball team and suspended D.J. Byrd for a game following an incident at a bar early Friday.]]> Mon, 20 Feb 2012 20:35:45 PST http://espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/7586637/purdue-dismisses-kelsey-barlow-suspends-dj-byrd-following-bar-incident http://espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/7586637/purdue-dismisses-kelsey-barlow-suspends-dj-byrd-following-bar-incident Former Illinois star Deron Williams said he would be "very disappointed" if coach Bruce Weber were fired, and he believes blame for the team's problems lies with the players.]]> Fri, 17 Feb 2012 13:34:27 PST http://espn.go.com/chicago/ncb/story/_/id/7585740/new-jersey-nets-deron-williams-defends-illinois-coach-bruce-weber http://espn.go.com/chicago/ncb/story/_/id/7585740/new-jersey-nets-deron-williams-defends-illinois-coach-bruce-weber As Jay Paterno figures out what to do next, the former Penn State assistant coach at least knows one avenue he will not pursue.]]> Fri, 17 Feb 2012 13:30:25 PST http://espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/id/7585561/penn-state-nittany-lions-jay-paterno-nominated-trustees-ineligible-serve http://espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/id/7585561/penn-state-nittany-lions-jay-paterno-nominated-trustees-ineligible-serve