The Wolverine: Covering University of Michigan Football and Sports
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inside michigan athletics hours a week, early morning workouts and game prep. And from a school aspect, I came from a small high school — 120 people. Now, I have some classes that have 450 people in them." Brown has talked with veteran leaders such as senior defenseman J.D. Johnson and sophomore midfielder Thomas Orr, who are both enrolled in the business school, about the business avenues he can explore — and what he needs to do to get into the prestigious programs. "We were in New York for a game, and J.D. and Thomas took me to a finance firm when we had some free time in the city, which was really cool," Brown said. "We met a Michigan alumni, and he talked about the various opportunities in New York. I'd love to go to the city after graduation and be in something like investment banking." — Andy Reid Maize And Blue Notebook Sticking Around • Michigan defensive coordinator Greg Mattison has inked a three-year contract extension that will keep him in Ann Arbor through the 2016 season. "Michigan is such a special place and it's exciting to know I'll have the opportunity to coach at the greatest program in college football for the next four years, and hopefully long after," Mattison said in a press release. "Part of the reason I came back here is because I wanted to work with Brady [Hoke] again, and every day I'm thankful I made that decision. There's not a better coach or man to work for." Burke Named First-Team All-American • Michigan sophomore point guard Trey Burke earned U.S. Basketball Writers Association All-America first-team honors March 18, becoming the first Michigan player so distinguished since Jalen Rose in 1994. The Big Ten's leading scorer and assist man this season, Burke entered the NCAA Tournament averaging career bests in points (19.2), assists (6.73), field goal percentage (.479), three-point percentage (.401), free throw percentage (.793) and steals (1.6). The Big Ten Player of the Year has also been recently honored by the USBWA as District V Player of the Year. He's a finalist for a host of national awards, including the Oscar Robertson National Player of the Year Award, the John R. Wooden National Player of the Year Award, the Bob Cousy Award for the nation's top point guard, the Naismith National Player of the Year Award and the John R. Wooden All-America Team.